Three Sundays in a Week 郧阳师专英语系综合英语教研室
Three Sundays in a Week 郧阳师专英语系综合英语教研室
Background Knowledge u Time Zones and International Date Line In 1884 scientists divided the world into 24 time zones The time in the zone containing Greenwich is called Greenwich Mean Time Going westwards around the world from Greenwich, we subtract an hour for each 15 degrees of longitude. Going eastwards from greenwich we add an hour for each 15 degrees of longitude At 180 longitude we arrive at the International date Line his imaginary line runs north-south through the Pacific Ocean When crossing the International Date Line, the date is put forward one day going west(a day is lost); and the date is put back one day going east (a day is gained)
Background Knowledge ▪ Time Zones and International Date Line ▪ In 1884 scientists divided the world into 24 time zones. The time in the zone containing Greenwich is called Greenwich Mean Time. ▪ Going westwards around the world from Greenwich, we subtract an hour for each 15 degrees of longitude. Going eastwards from Greenwich we add an hour for each 15 degrees of longitude. ▪ At 180°longitude we arrive at the International Date Line. This imaginary line runs north-south through the Pacific Ocean. ▪ When crossing the International Date Line, the date is put forward one day going west (a day is lost); and the date is put back one day going east (a day is gained)
Introduction of the author Edgar Allan Poe(1809-1848) American poet, critic, and short-story writer, is considered one of the most important American authors of the nineteenth century. His short stories deal chiefly with mystery, horror, and crime They are considered to be important forerunners of the typical detective story of the twentieth century. As an artist, Poe came to be regarded more highly abroad than in his own country. His publications include three volumes of poetry, a large number of short stories, and critical articles His first collection of short stories, Tales of the grotesque and Arabesque, appeared in 1840 The Raven was published in 1845 as the title poem of a collection His famous work: To Helen: Annabel Lee: The fall of the house of Usher
Introduction of the Author ▪ Edgar Allan Poe (1809 – 1848) ▪ American poet, critic, and short-story writer, is considered one of the most important American authors of the nineteenth century. ▪ His short stories deal chiefly with mystery, horror, and crime. They are considered to be important forerunners of the typical detective story of the twentieth century. ▪ As an artist, Poe came to be regarded more highly abroad than in his own country. His publications include three volumes of poetry, a large number of short stories, and critical articles. ▪ His first collection of short stories, Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque, appeared in 1840. ▪ The Raven was published in 1845 as the title poem of a collection. ▪ His famous work: To Helen; Annabel Lee; The fall of the House of Usher
ype of the Text Narration is the form of discourse generally used in novels, short stories and plays Narrative writing tells a story, either briefly or at some length. In a narrative piece of writing, the sequential occurrence of events is vital Three Sundays in a Week is a short narrative writing
Type of the Text ▪ Narration is the form of discourse generally used in novels, short stories and plays. Narrative writing tells a story, either briefly or at some length. In a narrative piece of writing , the sequential occurrence of events is vital . ▪ Three Sundays in a Week is a short narrative writing
Questions Why did Kate and the writer invite Kates two sailor friends come to their home? Did Captain Smitherton circled the Cape of Good Hope twice? Do you believe that sometimes three Sundays do come together in a week? Are you as Well as the old man tricked by their explanation?
Questions ▪ Why did Kate and the writer invite Kate’s two sailor friends come to their home? ▪ Did Captain Smitherton circled the Cape of Good Hope twice? ▪ Do you believe that sometimes three Sundays do come together in a week? ▪ Are you as well as the old man tricked by their explanation?