Unit 1 Section a The expensive fantasy of lord williams I Background Knowledge 1. Tomintoul Tomintoul is a village which is the base camp for climbers and walkers in the area round the rivers Avon and Livet. Nearby, Cromdale and the Ladder Hills foreshadow the Cairngorm Mountains 2. Scotland Scotland is one of four constituent nations which form the United Kingdom(the other three are England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Scotland is divided into three main regions: the Highlands, the Midland Valley and the Southern Uplands. Scotland includes 787 islands, of which most belong to groups known as the Hebrides, Orkney and shetland Scotland is well-known for its mountainous and beautiful scenery. Scotland also has its own banking system and its own banknotes. Scotland has given rise to many more famous people notable in the arts literature. and the sciences 3. Scotland yard This is the headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police. The term is often used, popularly to refer to one branch, the Criminal Investigation Department(CID) Named after a short street in London, the site of a palace used in the 12th century as a residence of visiting Scottish kings, it became Londons police center in 1829. New and separate headquarters for the Metropolitan Police were built in 1890 along the Thames embankment and were referred to as New Scotland Yard 4. The Irish Republican Army (IRA) This is a nationalist organization devoted to the integration of Ireland as a complete and independent unit. Organized by Michael Collins from remnants of rebel units dispersed after the Easter Rebellion in 1916, it was composed of the more militant members of the Irish Volunteers and it became the military wing of the Sinn Fein party 5. Chirnside A village of Berwickshire in the Scottish Borders Chirnside lies to the north of the whiteadder Water, 9 miles(15 km) west of Berwick-upon-Tweed. It has a 12th century church and a paper mill established in 1842 II. Text Analysis 1. Main idea The author tells us the true story of Anthony Williams, a man driven by greed to live out a fantasy of becoming a noble man by stealing what was entrusted to his care 2. Devices for developing the text l) Flashback倒叙法 In narrative writing, the author generally follows a certain order to keep the readers clearly oriented in time. In this passage, to catch the readers'attention and arouse their interests in going on reading for more details, the author adopts flashback in which he first states the present
1 Unit 1 Section A The Expensive Fantasy of Lord Williams I. Background Knowledge 1. Tomintoul Tomintoul is a village which is the base camp for climbers and walkers in the area round the rivers Avon and Livet. Nearby, Cromdale and the Ladder Hills foreshadow the Cairngorm Mountains. 2. Scotland: Scotland is one of four constituent nations which form the United Kingdom (the other three are England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Scotland is divided into three main regions: the Highlands, the Midland Valley and the Southern Uplands. Scotland includes 787 islands, of which most belong to groups known as the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland. Scotland is well-known for its mountainous and beautiful scenery. Scotland also has its own banking system and its own banknotes. Scotland has given rise to many more famous people, notable in the arts, literature, and the sciences. 3. Scotland Yard This is the headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police. The term is often used, popularly, to refer to one branch, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Named after a short street in London, the site of a palace used in the 12th century as a residence of visiting Scottish kings, it became London’s police center in 1829. New and separate headquarters for the Metropolitan Police were built in 1890 along the Thames embankment and were referred to as New Scotland Yard. 4. The Irish Republican Army (IRA) This is a nationalist organization devoted to the integration of Ireland as a complete and independent unit. Organized by Michael Collins from remnants of rebel units dispersed after the Easter Rebellion in 1916, it was composed of the more militant members of the Irish Volunteers, and it became the military wing of the Sinn Féin party. 5. Chirnside A village of Berwickshire in the Scottish Borders, Chirnside lies to the north of the Whiteadder Water, 9 miles (15 km) west of Berwick-upon-Tweed. It has a 12th century church and a paper mill established in 1842. II. Text Analysis 1. Main idea The author tells us the true story of Anthony Williams, a man driven by greed to live out a fantasy of becoming a noble man by stealing what was entrusted to his care. 2. Devices for developing the text 1) Flashback 倒叙法 In narrative writing, the author generally follows a certain order to keep the readers clearly oriented in time. In this passage, to catch the readers’ attention and arouse their interests in going on reading for more details, the author adopts flashback in which he first states the present
ituation and then goes back to the past events (1)What is going on now?(Para. 1) (2)What do people think of Lord Williams? Para. 2-4) (3)What is the result of Mr. Williams' stealing what was entrusted to his care?(Para. 5) (4)What are the villagers' responses to the case?( Para. 6-8) The past events (I)What crimes did Lord williams commit? How did he spend the money? (Para. 9-14) (2)How was Lord Williams caught by the bank? What did the police do after they found Lord Williams crime? ( Para. 15-16) (3)What was Lord Williams' motive for the crime?( Para. 17) 2) Quotation引言法 To portray the main character and reveal the theme of the story, the author sometimes applies direct speech and indirect speech which are vivid and convincing Para. 2-3 use indirect speech Para. 7-8, Para. 14 and Para. 17 use direct speech 3) Deduction演绎法 The author brings some detailed points together to express a main point of view (1)Three details are described in part Il(Para. 6-8)showing the responses from the villagers to Mr Williams case (2) Four details are stated in part Ill(Para. 10-14)revealing how Mr. Williams spent his stolen money in creating a british lord Structure analysis Part I(Paral-5 Main idea This part is the general background of the story, which answers such five questions as where did the story take place? Who was the hero? what did the hero do? what was the truth? What was the result for mr. williams Devices for developing it? Flashback倒叙法 In this part, the author narrates the present situation and the result of Mr Williams case 1).theyre still willing to raise a glass or two to"Lord Williams, though now his title promp la 2)There are those who say they were never quite sure about Anthony Williams, the soft-spoken 3)There are others who say their suspicions were aroused over time, as the 55-year-old Mr Williams,., providin g such a large injection of cash into the village that he single-handedly brought the back to life. ( Para. 3) 4)But no one could have guessed the truth- that the man with endless money was not a lord but a government employee dreaming of becoming a noble by stealing what was entrusted to his (监守自盗).(Para.4) 5)Mr. Williams was brought to court and sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. ( Para. 5) Part II(Para6-8) Main idea
2 situation and then goes back to the past events. The present situation: (1) What is going on now? (Para. 1) (2) What do people think of Lord Williams?(Para. 2-4) (3) What is the result of Mr.Williams’stealing what was entrusted to his care? (Para. 5) (4) What are the villagers’ responses to the case? (Para. 6-8) The past events: (1) What crimes did Lord Williams commit? How did he spend the money?(Para. 9-14) (2) How was Lord Williams caught by the bank? What did the police do after they found Lord Williams’ crime?(Para. 15-16) (3) What was Lord Williams’ motive for the crime? (Para. 17) 2) Quotation 引言法 To portray the main character and reveal the theme of the story, the author sometimes applies direct speech and indirect speech which are vivid and convincing . Para. 2-3 use indirect speech; Para. 7-8, Para. 14 and Para. 17 use direct speech. 3) Deduction 演绎法 The author brings some detailed points together to express a main point of view. (1) Three details are described in part II (Para. 6-8) showing the responses from the villagers to Mr. Williams’ case. (2) Four details are stated in part III (Para. 10-14) revealing how Mr. Williams spent his stolen money in creating a British lord. Structure analysis Part I (Para1-5) Main idea This part is the general background of the story, which answers such five questions as where did the story take place? Who was the hero? What did the hero do? What was the truth? What was the result for Mr. Williams? Devices for developing it ? Flashback 倒叙法 In this part, the author narrates the present situation and the result of Mr.Williams’ case. 1) …they’re still willing to raise a glass or two to “Lord Williams”, though now his title prompts laughter… (Para. 1) 2) There are those who say they were never quite sure about Anthony Williams, the soft-spoken, wealthy noble … (Para. 2) 3) There are others who say their suspicions were aroused over time, as the 55-year-old Mr. Williams, …, providin g such a large injection of cash into the village that he single-handedly brought the community back to life. (Para. 3) 4) But no one could have guessed the truth — that the man with endless money was not a lord but a government employee dreaming of becoming a noble by stealing what was entrusted to his care(监守自盗). (Para. 4) 5) Mr. Williams was brought to court and sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. (Para. 5) Part II (Para6-8) Main idea
What are the responses from the villagers to Mr. Williams ' case? Devices for developing it Quotation(引言法)(7-8) Deduction(演绎法)(6-8) Quotation The author quotes directly as follows 1)"I found him a very charming man, very friendly, considerate not at all proud. it's hard to understand a clever person like him could mislead people like that.... by Georgie McAllister (Para. 7) 2)"Everyone wondered where the money was coming from. Why was he spending it in a little place? Christ, he wouldnt have gotten it back in 100 years. by Donald Corr(Para. 8) Deduction(演绎法) ses from the villagers to mr. Williams?(Para. 6-8) Response 1: At least some villagers are sticking by him.(Para. 6) Response 2: It's hard to understand how a clever man like him could ople like that What he did benefited the village.( Para. 7) Response 3: Everyone wondered where the money came from and why he did so? He would not have gotten it back in 100 years. ( Para. 8) Part Ill(Para 7-14) Main idea? What crime did Mr Williams commit and how did he spend the money? Devices for developing it Deduction(演绎法) What crime did Mr Williams commit and how did he spend his money?( Para. 9-14) Detail 1: Mr. Williams stole more than 8 million pounds over eight years. (Para. 9) Detail 2: Mr. Williams spent the money buying an estate and noble titles, to become the lord of Chirnside.(Para. 11) Detail 3: Mr. Williams sunk his dishonest money into this village with fine stone cottages. (Para Detail 4: Mr. Williams spent the money buying multiple cottages, a pub and a run-down hotel and turned it into a glorious place. (Para. 13) Detail 5: Mr. Williams spent the money buying the crystal glasses, the most expensive ones for the restaurant. (Para. 14) Part IV(Para 15-17) Main idea What was the result of Mr. Williams case after his spending such a large amount of his Devices for developing it Straightforward Time Order(时间顺序叙述法) Straightforward Time Order时间顺序叙述法) Topic: What was the result of Mr. Williams' case? Plot 1 He was caught by the bank because his bank deposits were so large. (para 15 Plot 2 The bank notified the police and the London police arrested him and decided to sell the properties but at a substantial financial loss(Para 16) Plot 3 In the only interview he has given since his arrest a year ago, Mr. Williams discussed his
3 What are the responses from the villagers to Mr. Williams’ case? Devices for developing it Quotation（引言法）(7-8) Deduction (演绎法）(6-8) Quotation（引言法） The author quotes directly as follows: 1) “I found him a very charming man, very friendly, considerate – not at all proud. it’s hard to understand a clever person like him could mislead people like that….” by Georgie McAllister (Para. 7) 2) “Everyone wondered where the money was coming from. Why was he spending it in a little place? Christ, he wouldn’t have gotten it back in 100 years.” by Donald Corr (Para. 8) Deduction (演绎法） What are the responses from the villagers to Mr. Williams? (Para. 6 - 8) Response 1: At least some villagers are sticking by him. (Para. 6) Response 2: It’s hard to understand how a clever man like him could mislead people like that. What he did benefited the village. (Para. 7) Response 3: Everyone wondered where the money came from and why he did so? He would not have gotten it back in 100 years. (Para. 8) Part III (Para 7-14) Main idea？ What crime did Mr. Williams commit and how did he spend the money? Devices for developing it Deduction (演绎法) What crime did Mr. Williams commit and how did he spend his money? (Para. 9 - 14) Detail 1: Mr. Williams stole more than 8 million pounds over eight years. (Para. 9) Detail 2: Mr. Williams spent the money buying an estate and noble titles, to become the Lord of Chirnside. (Para. 11) Detail 3: Mr. Williams sunk his dishonest money into this village with fine stone cottages. (Para. 12) Detail 4: Mr. Williams spent the money buying multiple cottages, a pub and a run-down hotel and turned it into a glorious place. (Para. 13) Detail 5: Mr. Williams spent the money buying the crystal glasses, the most expensive ones for the restaurant. (Para. 14) Part IV (Para 15-17) Main idea What was the result of Mr. Williams’ case after his spending such a large amount of his dishonest money? Devices for developing it Straightforward Time Order (时间顺序叙述法 ) Straightforward Time Order (时间顺序叙述法 ) Topic: What was the result of Mr. Williams’ case? Plot 1 He was caught by the bank because his bank deposits were so large.(para 15 Plot 2 The bank notified the police and the London police arrested him and decided to sell the properties but at a substantial financial loss (Para 16) Plot 3 In the only interview he has given since his arrest a year ago, Mr. Williams discussed his
motive for the crime. It was greed that drove him up to anything in obtaining the money III. Language points Part L. Expressions and patterns A Compatible Expressions 1.向……祝贺,向…干杯 to raise a glass to sb. (L. 2) 1)婚礼上,人们举杯向这对新人祝贺,祝福他们永远幸福 At the wedding party, people raised a glass to the new couple wishing them a happy life for ever 2)他告诉我们他刚刚创办了一家公司,我们举杯向他祝福 He told us he had started a new company and we raised our glasses to him 3)我想我们应该向女主人祝福。 I think we should raise a glass to our hostess 2.疑心/兴趣/好奇心与日俱增 (one's suspicions /interest/curiosity) to be aroused over time(L. 7) 随着孩子们年龄的增长,他们对周围世界的好奇心与日俱增 As children get older, their curiosity about the outside world around them is aroused over tim 3.全部买进 to buy up(L. 8) 1)听说要涨价,市民们纷纷到商店大量抢购。 Word of price rise sent the citizens to shops to buy up as much as they could 2)所有的新型水稻插秧机在出售的当天就很快被卖光了 All the new rice transplanters were quickly bought up the day they were offered foe sale 4.投入大量资金/投资于· to provide a large injection of cash into(L 9) to pour money into(L. 19) to sink money into(L. 40) 1)政府投入了大量的资金去改善生活环境。 The government provided a large injection of cash into bettering the living environment 2)我已经将我所有的钱买了新房,但原我不会后悔才好。 I have sunk all my money into buying a new house: I hope I won't be sorry 5.使……起死回生/使……焕发生机 to bring sth /sb. back to life(L. 10) 1)改革开放政策使深圳这个过去的小镇焕发了生机 The policy of reform and opening-up brought Shenzhen, a small town in the past, back to life 2)一个优秀的演员能把虚构的人物演的有声有色 a great actor can bring a fictional character to life 3)他确实把这个题目讲活了 His lecture on the subject really brought it to life 6.实践梦想,生活在幻想中 她年轻的时候幻想着自己是个电影明星,过着和她们一样的奢侈生活 When young, she led an extravagant life, living out a fantasy that she was a movie star 7.提升为
4 motive for the crime. It was greed that drove him up to anything in obtaining the money. III. Language Points Part I. Expressions and patterns A .Compatible Expressions 1. 向······祝贺，向······干杯 to raise a glass to sb. (L. 2) 1)婚礼上，人们举杯向这对新人祝贺，祝福他们永远幸福。 At the wedding party, people raised a glass to the new couple wishing them a happy life for ever. 2) 他告诉我们他刚刚创办了一家公司，我们举杯向他祝福。 He told us he had started a new company and we raised our glasses to him. 3) 我想我们应该向女主人祝福。 I think we should raise a glass to our hostess. 2. 疑心 / 兴趣 / 好奇心与日俱增 (one’s suspicions / interest / curiosity) to be aroused over time (L. 7) 随着孩子们年龄的增长，他们对周围世界的好奇心与日俱增。 As children get older, their curiosity about the outside world around them is aroused over time. 3. 全部买进 to buy up (L. 8) 1）听说要涨价，市民们纷纷到商店大量抢购。 Word of price rise sent the citizens to shops to buy up as much as they could. 2） 所有的新型水稻插秧机在出售的当天就很快被卖光了。 All the new rice transplanters were quickly bought up the day they were offered foe sale. 4. 投入大量资金 / 投资于······ to provide a large injection of cash into (L. 9) to pour money into (L. 19) to sink money into (L. 40) 1）政府投入了大量的资金去改善生活环境。 The government provided a large injection of cash into bettering the living environment. 2) 我已经将我所有的钱买了新房，但原我不会后悔才好。 I have sunk all my money into buying a new house: I hope I won’t be sorry. 5. 使······起死回生 / 使······焕发生机 to bring sth. / sb. back to life (L. 10) 1）改革开放政策使深圳这个过去的小镇焕发了生机。 The policy of reform and opening-up brought Shenzhen, a small town in the past, back to life. 2）一个优秀的演员能把虚构的人物演的有声有色。 A great actor can bring a fictional character to life. 3）他确实把这个题目讲活了。 His lecture on the subject really brought it to life. 6. 实践梦想，生活在幻想中 to live out a fantasy (L. 12) 她年轻的时候幻想着自己是个电影明星，过着和她们一样的奢侈生活。 When young, she led an extravagant life, living out a fantasy that she was a movie star. 7. 提升为······
to rise to a position as(L. 16) 经过努力,这位年轻人很快升为公司的总经理。 Through his own effort, the young man soon rose to a position as the general manager of the 8遭到不幸,倒霉 to fall upon dark days(L. 21) 1)当那个地区的人民遭受不幸时,政府和社会各界都表示了他们的关怀和爱心。 When the people in that area fell upon dark days, both the government and the people from all walks of life showed their concern and love 2)听说那位著名诗人处境那困难我们很难过。 We are very sorry to hear that the famous poet has fallen on dark days 9.(尤指在困难时刻)继续支持,忠于∴ to stick by sth /sb.(L. 22) 1)尽管球队目前处于低谷,但忠实的球迷们继续支持她。 Although the team is at the lowest point, the devoted football fans stick by her as they used to 2)无论发生什么事,都可相信他家里人会支持他 His family can be trusted to stick by him whatever happened 3)鲍勃遇上麻烦时她支持了他 She stuck to bob when he was in trouble 10.距广场几家之遥 1)闻名遐迩的秦兵马俑位于西安城东20公里 Twenty kilometers east of Xi'an, there stands the well-known Museum of Qin Dynasty Terracotta Warriors and horses 2)离这所大学几家之遥正在建一座旅馆 A few doors down the university, a new hotel was being built 11.收回,撤回 to get sth. back /take sth. back(L. 30) 这位企业家在此小镇投入巨资,并无意收回,而只是为了回报家乡的养育之恩。 This enterpriser sunk a large amount of money into the town with no intention of getting it back but with the mere purpose of repaying his hometown for her love and care for his growth 12.在他的单独管辖之下 under his sole authority /control (L. 33) 这个地区置于联合国维和部队的单独管辖之下 This region is placed under the sole control of the Peace Troops of UN 13.开展活动,反对/支持 to conduct activities against/for.(L 34) 被占领国的人民举行各种活动反对这个超级大国的入侵。 The people of the occupied country conducted various activities against the invasion of the superpower. 14.深深地吸引了某人;因…使某人着迷 to capture one's heart with(L. 40) 1)电影“泰坦尼克”以它那美妙的音乐和感人的情节深深地打动了许多年轻人的心。 Titanic, a wonderful movie, captured many young people's hearts with its fascinating music and
5 to rise to a position as (L. 16) 经过努力，这位年轻人很快升为公司的总经理。 Through his own effort, the young man soon rose to a position as the general manager of the company. 8. 遭到不幸，倒霉 to fall upon dark days (L. 21) 1)当那个地区的人民遭受不幸时，政府和社会各界都表示了他们的关怀和爱心。 When the people in that area fell upon dark days, both the government and the people from all walks of life showed their concern and love. 2) 听说那位著名诗人处境那困难我们很难过。 We are very sorry to hear that the famous poet has fallen on dark days.， 9.（尤指在困难时刻）继续支持，忠于······ to stick by sth. / sb. (L. 22) 1) 尽管球队目前处于低谷，但忠实的球迷们继续支持她。 Although the team is at the lowest point, the devoted football fans stick by her as they used to. 2) 无论发生什么事，都可相信他家里人会支持他。 His family can be trusted to stick by him whatever happened. 3) 鲍勃遇上麻烦时她支持了他。 She stuck to Bob when he was in trouble. 10. 距广场几家之遥 a few doors down the square (L. 28) 1)闻名遐迩的秦兵马俑位于西安城东 20 公里。 Twenty kilometers east of Xi’an, there stands the well-known Museum of Qin Dynasty Terracotta Warriors and Horses. 2) 离这所大学几家之遥正在建一座旅馆。 A few doors down the university, a new hotel was being built. 11. 收回，撤回 to get sth. back / take sth. back (L. 30) 这位企业家在此小镇投入巨资，并无意收回，而只是为了回报家乡的养育之恩。 This enterpriser sunk a large amount of money into the town with no intention of getting it back but with the mere purpose of repaying his hometown for her love and care for his growth. 12. 在他的单独管辖之下 under his sole authority / control (L. 33 ) 这个地区置于联合国维和部队的单独管辖之下。 This region is placed under the sole control of the Peace Troops of UN. 13. 开展活动，反对 / 支持······ to conduct activities against / for… (L. 34) 被占领国的人民举行各种活动反对这个超级大国的入侵。 The people of the occupied country conducted various activities against the invasion of the superpower. 14. 深深地吸引了某人;因······使某人着迷 to capture one’s heart with (L. 40) 1）电影“泰坦尼克”以它那美妙的音乐和感人的情节深深地打动了许多年轻人的心。 Titanic, a wonderful movie, captured many young people’s hearts with its fascinating music and