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Unit 1 Developing ideas
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
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To learn to memorize some words and phrases.
To get the main idea of this passage and understand the inner
pain of the protagonist and the pursuit of beauty and kindness.
Through the study of the text, further think about the conflict and contradiction between the appearance and the heart of the characters.
To learn to establish a positive and healthy outlook on the world, life and values.
Learning objectives
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Developing ideas Reading
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novelist n. 小说家 8
*kidnap v. 绑架;劫持 8
*torure v. 拷打,拷问 8
*execution n. (尤指依法的)处死 8
*predicament n. 尴尬的处境 8
*graceful adj. 优美的,优雅的 8
*repulsive adj. 令人讨厌的 8
*defect n. 缺点,缺陷,毛病 8
*hunched adj. 弓身的,弓背的 8
comprehension n. 理解(力) 8
*melancholy n. 忧郁,无名的伤感 8
*wretch n.可怜的人 8
*exclaim v. (因惊讶、愤怒或兴奋而)呼喊,惊叫 8
*heartfelt adj. 衷心的,诚挚的 8
*compassion n. 怜悯;同情 8
*exquisite adj. 精美的,精致的 9
accent n. 口音 9
*utter v. (尤指吃力地)发出(声音) 9
*syllable n. 音节 9
*immense adj. 巨大的 9
*monster n. 怪物 9
*resemble v. 像;与...类似,与...相似 9
*savage adj. 野蛮的 9
*dew n. 露水 9
*whilst conj. 而(用于强调两种情况、活动等之间的差别) 9
*coarse adj. 粗的,粗糙的 9
*downtrodden adj. 被践踏的,受压迫的,遭蹂躏的 9
*pebble n.卵石,小圆石,砾石 9
*heartbreaking adj. 令人悲伤的 9
*expression n. 表情;神色 9
*intently adv. 专心地;一心一意地 9
*repay v. 报答 9
*profound adj. (感情)强烈的,深切的 9
*tenderness n. 柔情 9
motive n. (尤指隐藏的)动机,原因,目的 10
Words and expressions
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What’s this man’s image like?
defects:
hunched back, ugly face, deformed figure
impression:
repulsive, monstrous, savage and frightful
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What’s this woman’s image like?
appearance: slim figure, beautiful dress
impression: good-looking, graceful, exquisite, gentle
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There is a big contrast between them in physical appearance.
Do you know what literature work the two characters come from?
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Do you know who wrote the novel?
Did you read it before or do you know what this novel is about?
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作者简介
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How much do you know about Victor Hugo (维克多·雨果)?
Lead-in
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How much do you know about Victor Hugo (维克多·雨果)?
Born in France in 1802, Victor Hugo was a novelist, poet and playwright and was part of the Romantic Movement. Regarded as one of France’s greatest writers, he is celebrated as the “Shakespeare of France”. Hugo first found fame, as a poet, when he was about 20 years old. Less than ten years later, he published one of his best-known works, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. It was immediately a huge success and is now considered a key work of Romanticism. It remains one of his most popular works today.
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Read the short introduction to Victor Hugo and answer
the questions.
1 Why do you think Victor Hugo is known as the “Shakespeare of France”?
2 What do you know about Romanticism? Do some research to find out more about it.
Because he is regarded as one of France’s greatest writer.
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Pre-reading
Romanticism is a way to describe the reality using unrealistic images.
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浪漫主义是文艺的基本创作方法之一,其与现实主义被并称为文学艺术上的两大主要思潮。作为创作方法,浪漫主义在反映客观现实上侧重从主观内心世界出发,抒发对理想世界的热烈追求,常用热情奔放的语言、瑰丽的想象和夸张的手法来塑造形象。浪漫主义的创作倾向由来已久,早在人类的文学艺术处于口头创作时期,一些作品就不同程度地带有浪漫主义的因素和特色,但这时的浪漫主义既未形成思潮,又不是自觉为人们掌握的创作方法。
What about the Romanticism (浪漫主义)?
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小说简介
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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame《巴黎圣母院》
Hunchback驼背人,翻译时为避免对残障人士歧视,省略这一字眼,只译为《巴黎圣母院》。
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Read the passage and find out why Quasimodo rescued Esmeralda.
Published in 1831, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame tells a tragic story of events in Paris. Esmeralda’s beauty means that many men fall in love with her. One such man sends the hunchback Quasimodo to kidnap Esmeralda. But Quasimodo fails and is captured and tortured in public. Esmeralda hears his call for water, and steps forwards out of mercy. She offers Quasimodo a drink of water, which saves him and also captures his heart. When Esmeralda is later sentenced to death for a crime she did not commit,Quasimodo rescues her from an angry crowd outside the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Esmeralda is safe from execution as long as she stays inside the cathedral...
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While- reading
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《巴黎圣母院》
What's the writing style of this article?
Preface
Body
This is a novel.
Pre-reading
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Esmeralda and Quasimodo were still for several moments,as they considered their predicament in silence,she so graceful,he so repulsive . Every moment Esmeralda discovered some fresh defect in Quasimodo,as her glance travelled from his knock knees to his hunched back,from his hunched back to his single eye. How anyone could be formed in such a way was beyond her comprehension . Yet there was so much melancholy and so much gentleness spread over all this that she gradually adjusted to it.
He was the first to break the silence“. So you were telling me to return?”
She moved her head,and said,“Yes. ”
He understood the motion of the head. “But!” he said,as though hesitating whether to finish,“I am—I am deaf.”
“Poor wretch!” exclaimed Esmeralda,with an expression of heartfelt compassion.
He began to smile sadly.
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“You suppose that was all that I was missing,do you not? Yes,I am deaf,that is the way I am made. It is horrible,is it not,next to your exquisite beauty!”
There lay in the accents of the unfortunate man so significant an awareness of his sadness that she had not the strength to utter a syllable. In any case,he would not have heard her. He continued:
“Never have I viewed my ugliness as at the present moment. When I compare myself to you,I feel an immense pity for myself,poor unfortunate monster that I am! Be honest,to you I must resemble some savage creature. You,you are a ray of sunshine,a drop of dew,a birdsong,whilst I am something terrible,neither human nor beast. I don’t know what I am,as I am coarser,more downtrodden,and plainer than a pebble !”
Then he began to laugh,and that laugh was the most heartbreaking sound in the world. He continued:
“Yes,I am deaf,but you shall talk to me with your hands as my master talks to me,and then I shall quickly know your wishes from the movement of your lips,from
your expression.”
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“Well!” she smiled,“Explain to me why you rescued me.”
He watched her intently while she was speaking.
“ I understand,”he replied“. You ask me why I rescued you. You have forgotten anunfortunate person who attempted to kidnap you one night,this same person towhom you showed kindness when he was being punished. A drop of water and a little pity—that is more than I can repay with my life. You have forgotten that unfortunate soul,but he remembers it.”
She listened to him with profound tenderness . A tear swam in the eye of Quasimodo,but did not fall. He seemed to make it a point of honour to keep it at bay.
(Adaptation from The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo)
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Quasimodo rescued Esmeralda because when Quasimodo was tortured in public,Esmeralda was the only one to show him kindness and mercy.
Read the passage and find out why Quasimodo rescued Esmeralda.
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Where did the story take place?
The bell-ringer’s room in Notre-Dame cathedral
Careful reading
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What did Quasimodo do in this story?
Quasimodo rescued Esmeraldo and explained to her why he had done that.
Careful reading
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Try to conclude the personalities of the main characters.
Quasimodo:_______________________________________
Esmeralda:________________________________________
warm-hearted, kind, courageous, filled with gratitude
kind, enthusiastic, graceful, filled with sympathy
Careful reading
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Some sentences about personal appearance.
When comparing and contrasting characters in a narrative, consider their appearance, actions, and motives. Appearance in literature usually has meaning; a character’s beauty and ugliness is not accidental, as it is in real life. It is also very important to consider how each character changes over time, that is, to compare each character to earlier versions of themselves.
Learning to learn
重点词汇
comparing 比较
contrasting 对比
narrative 叙述的
accidental 意外的
Post-reading
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Esmeralda in Quasimodo’s eyes Quasimodo in Esmeralda’s eyes
Now work in pairs. Read the passage again and find out how Esmeralda’s feelings towards Quasimodo changed. Share your answers with your partner.
Feelings
...,with an expression of heartfelt compassion.
...began to smile sadly.
...began to laugh,and that laugh was the most heartbreaking sound in the world.
listened to him with profound tenderness.
Quasimodo thought Esmeralda was graceful and exquisitely beautiful,like a ray of sunshine,a drop of dew or a birdsong.
Esmeralda thought Quasimodo was repulsive,with knock knees,a hunched back and a single eye;yet beneath his ugliness,he was full of melancholy and gentleness.
Appearances
she so graceful,he so repulsive; his knock knees,his hunched back, his single eye;I must resemble some savage creature;you are a ray of sunshine,a drop of dew,a birdsong, whilst I am something terrible,neither human nor beast.
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Underline the sentences that describe Esmeralda and Quasimodo’s appearances and feelings. Write a short paragraph to describe how Esmeralda and Quasimodo see each other.
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Think and Share
1 What does the sentence "A tear swam in the eye of Quasimodo,but did not fall" tell us about Quasimodo's personality?
On one hand, it shows that Quasimodo is sensitive and gentle; on the other hand, it shows his strength and pride.
2 In what different ways do the two reading passages in this unit raise our awareness of physical appearance and personal qualities?
The first passage shows the true meaning of beauty. Though how you present yourself to others plays a part, accepting yourself and feeling confident about your physical appearance are most important. The second passage highlights how someone's physical appearance can actually be a complete contrast to who they are on the inside.
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3 What difficulties might people like Quasimodo face in the real world?
How should people treat them?
In a real world where appearances are judged, he is likely to encounter others’coldness or discrimination. For example, if he applied for a job in a company, he would be turned down for his ugly appearance. I think people should value virtue rather than appearance when judging others.
4 Predict what happens next. Share your ideas with the class. Read the
novel and check your prediction.
Quasimodo's sincerity and kindness, hidden in his ugly and misshapen appearance,move Esmeralda, who is also kind-hearted, and win her respect.
Think and Share
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In 1482 Paris, priest Claude Frollo adopts the ugly baby Quasimodo and raises him. Quasimodo obeys Frollo like a father and becomes the bell-ringer of Notre-Dame. When Frollo orders him to capture the beautiful gypsy (吉普赛人) dancer Esmeralda, Quasimodo obeys but fails when soldier Phoebus stops him.
Frollo burns with jealousy as Esmeralda falls in love with Phoebus. In secret, Frollo stabs(刺,捅) Phoebus when the soldier meets Esmeralda, then uses her scarf to make it look like she did the crime. At Esmeralda's hanging, Quasimodo suddenly swings down on a rope to save her --- remembering how she once kindly gave him water when others laughed at him. He hides her inside the church.
When Frollo finds them, he tricks the police about their hiding place. As Esmeralda is hanged, Frollo watches from above with a cruel smile until Quasimodo pushes him off the tower. Years later, workers find two skeletons in a tomb --- Quasimodo embracing Esmeralda.
A brief summary of the plot
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1 Organise your ideas by considering the questions.
What is the character like?
Has he/she experienced any emotional changes? If so,what changes are they?
What can you learn from him/her?
2 Present your ideas in your group.
3 Collect all your group’s ideas and present them to the class.
Now think about whether you can express yourself clearly or understand others in the group talk,and what your strengths or weaknesses are,compared to those of the others in your group.
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Work in groups. Give a talk about the character in the passage that makes the greatest impression on you.
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Writing about a literary work
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
This book by Oscar Wilde tells the story of Dorian Gray,a very handsome young man who spends
his life only concerned with his own pleasure,regardless of the suffering he brings to others.
The story starts with young Dorian having his portrait painted. His friend Lord Wotton talks about
beauty and pleasure being the only important things in life.
Fascinated by his words,Dorian wishes he could remain young and good-looking always, with his
portrait growing old instead of him.
Soon afterwards,Dorian is surprised to find his wish has come true,after he meets Sybil,an innocent actress who falls in love with him. Dorian heartlessly abandons her just because she performs poorly one night. When he learns that Sybil has killed herself,Dorian finds his face in the painting has taken on a cruel look.
He hides the painting away so that no one else may see it. For the next 18 years,Dorian engages in various evil deeds. His portrait ages and reveals his inner ugliness. One day,he suddenly comes to be fearful of his past crimes and wants to start a new life. But his portrait remains the same and reminds him of everything he has done. Feeling desperate,he tries to destroy the portrait with a knife,but it is he who is killed. His body is discovered,old and awful,while his portrait is young and handsome once again.
In the story, what matters most to Dorian Gray is that he is good-looking,not that he has a good heart. He sacrifices his true self in pursuit of physical beauty and pleasure,which leads to his destruction in the end.
Read the introduction to the novel and answer the questions.
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多里安·格雷的画像
奥斯卡·王尔德的这本书讲述了多里安·格雷的故事,他是一个非常英俊的年轻人,一生只关心自己的快乐,而不顾他给别人带来的痛苦。
故事开始于年轻的多里安让人给他画肖像。他的朋友沃顿勋爵说,美和快乐是生活中唯一重要的事情。多里安被他的话迷住了,他希望自己能永远年轻漂亮,让他的画像代替他变老。
不久之后,多里安惊讶地发现他的愿望成真了,在他遇到西比尔后,一个无辜的女演员爱上了他。多里安无情地抛弃了她,只是因为她表现不佳的一个晚上。当他得知西比尔自杀时,多里安发现他在画中的脸看起来很残忍。
他把画藏起来,以免别人看见。在接下来的18年里,多里安做了各种各样的坏事。他的肖像变老了,暴露了他内心的丑陋。有一天,他突然对过去的罪行感到恐惧,想要开始新的生活。但他的画像依然如旧,让他想起自己所做的一切。绝望之下,他试图用刀摧毁画像,但被杀死的是他自己。他的身体被发现了,又老又可怕,而他的肖像又年轻又英俊。
在这个故事中,对道林·格雷来说最重要的是他长得好看,而不是他有一颗善良的心。他为了追求身体的美丽和快乐而牺牲了真实的自我,最终导致了他的毁灭。
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Read the introduction to the novel and answer the questions.
1 What kind of person is Dorian Gray?
2 What message do you think the novel conveys?
Dorian Gray is a very handsome young man who spends his life only concerned with his own pleasure, regardless of the suffering he brings to others.
Our true self lies within.
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General introduction________________________________________
Plot: ___________________________________________________
Central theme(s)_________________________________________
Now write about this literary work based on your notes.
Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s introductions and share them with the class.
Choose another literary work with a focus on physical appearances and personal qualities,such as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,and complete the notes.
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& 参考答案 Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre,written by Charlotte Brontё and first published in 1847,tells the timeless story of the love between a poor young governess and a rich and mysterious gentleman.
After leaving the orphanage where she has spent most of her childhood,Jane Eyre goes to work as the governess of the daughter of a wealthy but troubled landowner. As she comes to know the great house and the people who live and work within it,Jane begins to uncover the secret responsible for Rochester’s temper and reticence. They fall in love,but just when they seem to live happily ever after,that secret threatens to tear them apart.
Jane Eyre looks at how people should not be underestimated because of the way they look—Jane might be small and plain,but she is also strong, courageous and independent. Although she is a woman and from a lower social class than Rochester,she wants to prove herself his equal in spirit.
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Presenting ideas
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1 What is your understanding of the quote?
2 What is your definition of“ true beauty”?
3 What qualities should a “beautiful person” have?
Beauty means the combination of both inner beauty and external beauty.
True beauty is instantly recognizable, whether it be in an adult, a child or a spectacular sunset. All of us want to be truly beautiful, and we make huge efforts to ensure we look good to others.
A “beautiful person” should be confident,self-reliant,optimistic,tough,brave,enterprising,diligent,honest,loyal,kind,introspective and so on.
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Work in groups. Read the quote and discuss the questions.
A human being should be entirely beautiful:the face,
the clothes,the mind,the thoughts.
From Uncle Vanya by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
一个人应该是完全美丽的:他的脸、他的衣服、他的头脑、他的思想。安东·帕夫洛维奇·契诃夫的《万尼亚叔叔》
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Name
Description of him/her Appearance:
Personality:
Reasons to recommend him/her
plain-looking
self-reliant,determined,
considerate,patient,tough
She works hard to realize her dream in spite of her poor family condition.
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Think of someone you want to recommend as “the most beautiful person you know”. Choose someone you know and complete the table.
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Work in groups. Discuss who is “the most beautiful person you know” and agree on the best candidate. Use the information in Activity 2 to help you.
请根据以下信息,描述一下王琳,并把她推荐你市举办的“你认识的最美的人”的候选人。
Wang Lin: a student in your school.
Appearance: plain-looking
Personality: self-reliant, determined, considerate, patient, tough
Reasons to recommend her : She works hard to realize her dream in
spite of her poor family condition.
请你用英语写一篇推荐文章,字数不超过150词。
Practise
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Prepare a short presentation. Consider the following:
1 the structure of your presentation
2 useful words, expressions and structures
Presentation Outline Structure
Introduction • Brief introduction of the award
• Mention Wang Lin as the nominee
Main Body • Inner Beauty: Highlight Wang Lin's self-reliance, determination, and
humble background
• Considerate Nature: Describe her patience and willingness to help others
• Inspirational Demeanor: Mention how she inspires those around her
• Dedication and Perseverance: Note her tireless efforts despite financial struggles
Conclusion • Emphasize Wang Lin as a true beauty inside and out
• Recommend her for the award
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Prepare a short presentation. Consider the following:
1 the structure of your presentation
2 useful words, expressions and structures
Useful Words, Expressions, and Structures
"Most Beautiful Person You Know award" "inner beauty"
"self-reliant and determined" "humble background"
"considerate and patient" "tough demeanor"
"inspires those around her" "financial struggles"
"tireless efforts" "true essence of beauty"
"shining example of resilience and
determination" "excellent candidate for this award"
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Give your presentation and recommend your candidate to the class. Vote for the best presentation.
Sample
I would like to recommend Wang Lin, a fellow student of mine, for the "Most Beautiful Person You Know" award in our city. Though she may not be conventionally attractive, Wang Lin possesses an inner beauty that shines brightly. She is incredibly self-reliant and determined, always pushing herself to succeed despite coming from a humble background.
Wang Lin is also incredibly considerate and patient, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Her tough demeanor never fails to inspire those around her. Despite her family's financial struggles, she works tirelessly to pursue her dreams, showing unwavering dedication and perseverance.
In my opinion, Wang Lin embodies the true essence of beauty—both inside and out. She is a shining example of resilience and determination, and I believe she would make an excellent candidate for this award.
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Reflection
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Write a reflection after completing this unit. Consider the following:
What is your understanding of true beauty?
2 What text types have you learnt about? What are their features?
What words,expressions and structures have you learnt?
4 What improvement have you made in understanding different cultures?
What improvement have you made in using learning strategies and exploring effective ways of learning?
6 What improvement have you made in analysing and solving problems?
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语法填空(根据课文内容和语法规则完成短文)
Esmeralda and Quasimodo were still for several moments,as they considered their predicament in silence,she very graceful,he very repulsive. How anyone could 1___________(form) in such a way was beyond her comprehension. 2__________,it was all so gentle that she gradually adapted to it.
Eventually he was the first 3__________(break) the silence and he actually knew what she meant,but he didn’t know 4__________ to finish it. She could hear so significant an 5__________(aware) of sadness from the accents of the unfortunate man that she had not the strength to utter a word. Quasimodo thought that he was something terrible,6__________ human nor beast,whilst she was a ray of sunshine,a drop of dew,a birdsong. He laughed,laughing at himself,which showed the most heartbreaking sound in the world.
But she wanted to obtain his 7____________(explain)why he would rescue her. He said he was the 8____________(fortunate) man who attempted to kidnap her,the same person to whom she showed kindness when he was in trouble. A drop of water and a little pity were more than he could repay with his life. She might have forgotten it,but he 9____________(remember) it forever.
She listened to him with profound tenderness. A tear 10__________(swim) in his eye,but didn’t fall down. He seemed to make it a point of honour to keep it at bay.
be formed
However
to break
whether
awareness
neither
explanation
unfortunate
remembered
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1. Write a story to describe your opinions about your understanding of true beauty.
2. Try to write a continuation of Jia Ling's "Hot Hot" body transformation in the form of "Continue to write after reading", and express your views on beauty and ugliness, with no more than 150 words."
Homework
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Homework 2:Possible version
请尝试以《读后续写》的形式为贾玲的《热辣滚烫》式身材蜕
变写续写,并表达你对美与丑的看法,字数不超过150词。
After months of relentless training and perseverance, Jia Ling finally stood before the mirror, a newfound confidence radiating from her. Her once soft curves had transformed into a toned, "hot and rolling" physique, a testament to her dedication and hard work. The journey wasn't just about physical transformation; it was a rediscovery of inner strength and beauty.
Beauty, I believe, lies not just in the eye of the beholder but in the heart of the individual. It's not about conforming to societal standards but embracing one's unique qualities. Jia Ling's transformation taught me that true beauty is a blend of inner and outer harmony, achieved through effort, self-acceptance, and love. In the end, it's not about being perfect but about being the best version of oneself.
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