unit2 the freedom givers

In 2004 a center in honor of the "underground railroad" opens in Cincinnati. The railroad was unusual. It sold no tickets and had no trains. Yet it carried thousands of passengers to the destination of their dreams.2004年，一个纪念“地下铁路”的中心将在辛辛那提州成立。

这条铁路不同寻常，它不出售车票，也无火车行驶。

然而，它将成千上万的乘客送往他们梦想中的目的地。

1 A gentle breeze swept the Canadian plains as I stepped outside the small two-story house. Alongside me was a slender woman in a black dress, my guide back to a time when the surrounding settlement in Dresden, Ontario, was home to a hero in American history. As we walked toward a plain gray church, Barbara Carter spoke proudly of her great-great-grandfather, Josiah Henson. "He was confident that the Creator intended all men to be created equal. And he never gave up struggling for that freedom."我步出这幢两层小屋，加拿大平原上轻风微拂。

the freedom givers课文翻译the freedom givers课文翻译：2004年，一个纪念“地下铁路”的中心将在辛辛那提州成立。

这条铁路不同寻常，它不出售车票，也无火车行驶。

然而，它将成千上万的乘客送往他们梦想中的目的地。

课文标题：给人以自由者作者：弗格斯·M·博得威奇我步出这幢两层小屋，加拿大平原上有轻风吹过。

我身边坐着一位苗条的黑衣女子，她是把我带回到过去的向导。

那时，安大略省得雷斯顿这一带住着美国历史上的一位杰出人物。

我们前往一座平凡的灰色教堂，芭芭拉·卡特自豪地谈论着她的高祖乔赛亚·亨森。

“他坚信上帝要所有人生来皆平等。

他从来没有停止过为争取这一自由权利的奋斗。

”卡特对其先辈的忠诚不仅仅只关乎一己之骄傲，更关乎家族荣誉。

因为乔赛亚·亨森至今仍为人所知是由于他所激发的创作灵感使得一个美国经典的小说人物问世：汤姆叔叔，他就是哈丽特·比彻·斯陀的小说《汤姆叔叔的小屋》中描写的那个逆来顺受的黑奴。

具有讽刺意味的是，这一人物所象征的一切特点在亨森身上一点都找不到。

一个不愿奋起力争、背叛种族的黑人？卡特对此显得颇为愤慨。

“乔赛亚·亨森是个有原则的人，”她十分肯定地说。

我远道前来亨森最后的居所――那里如今已成为卡特曾管理过的一处历史遗迹――是为了更多地了解此人，他在许多方面堪称黑人摩西。

亨森在自己摆脱了黑奴身份获得自由之后，还秘密帮助其他许多黑奴逃奔北方去加拿大――即逃奔自由之地。

后来许多人和他一起在得雷斯顿这一带定居了下来。

但此地只是我所承担的繁重使命的一处停留地。

乔赛亚·亨森也只是一长串勇敢又无所畏惧的男女名单中的一个名字罢了，他们这些人共同创建了这条“地下铁路”，也就是一条由逃亡线路和可靠的人家组成的用来解放美国南方黑奴的秘密网络。

在1820年至1860年期间，这条路多达十万名黑奴走向自由。

Unit 2 Text AThe Freedom GiversLanguage Points1.s ettlementManhattan was the site of the original Dutch settlement of New Amesterdam.2.b e home toThe ancient town was home to more than 10,000 residents 300 years ago.3.i nspireinspire her students to spare no efforts to study4.m issionon a peacekeeping mission5.f orgeThe two countries agreed to forge closer economic ties.She forged a new career for herself as singer.6.c aptureRebel forces capture the city after a week-long battle.Some of the terrorists who were involved in the 9.11 event were captured by the FBI. capture sb’s attention7.s potIt can be hard for even a trained doctor to spot the symptoms of lung cancer.8.a rrange for sb to doarrange for a car to pick up the guest9.m otivateHe is really motivated by a desire to help people.A good teach has to be able to motivate her students.be highly motivated 士气高10.religion, religiousTaoism is one of the three main Chinese religious and philosophical traditions, the two others being Confucianism and Buddhism.11.convictionThe old woman has a firm conviction that there would be a better life for her after death. It is our conviction that …坚信12.bidbid sb (to) do sthI must mow bid you farewell.13.shelterWe were caught in a snowstorm, without anywhere to shelter.shelter sb from danger14.impose1) 征收The government has made a decision to impose a heavy tax on wine and liquor.impose fines on2）强加于It may not be wise for parents to impose their own tastes on their children.impose the religious convictions on them15.disguiseshe disguised herself as a man so she could fight on the battlefield.Jack escaped across the border disguised as a Catholic priest.a disguised blessing 塞翁失马16.abolishSlavery was not finally abolished in the British Empire until 1833.Their mission is to abolish the global fur trade permanently by utilizing appropriate legal and non-violent methods.17.harshharsh criticism/ punishment无情的harsh training 严酷的harsh words 刻薄的harsh weather /winter恶劣的harsh lighting 刺眼的We didn’t realize the harshness of our condition. 恶劣的18.make the best ofThe living conditions in the village were very poor, but we had to make the best of it.pel: force, obligeIn the poor children were frequently compelled to work from an early age.The law will compel employers to provide health insurance.20.pass forHe speaks American English well enough to pass for an American.Jack looks younger than he is; sometimes he even passes for a man in his thirties.Useful Expressions1.微风2.支持3.有原则的人4.历史遗迹5.解放奴隶6.决定要做某事7.轻轻的敲门声8.铸铁9.报告消息10.宗教信仰11.得到庇护12.下一段行程13.主要路线14.面临危险15.课以罚金16.记录17.路标18.出殡队伍19.未开垦的土地20.在(某人)看来Key:1.a gentle breeze2.s tand for3.a man of principle4.h istoric site5.l iberate slaves6.b e intent on doing7.s oft knock8. iron molding9. spread the news10. religious conviction11. find refuge12. next leg of the journey13. principal routes14. face risks15. impose a fine16. keep a log of17. road signs18. a funeral procession19. virgin20. in the eyes of (sb)Text BUseful Expressions1.把两个种族分隔开来2.让座3.开创/引来了新时代4.争取自由的代表5.前排座位6.不公平待遇7.抗令8.种族隔离9.非暴力抗议运动10.行动和行为Key:1.k eep the two races separate2.g ive up on e’s seat for sb else3.u sher in a new era4.a/the representation of freedom5.t he first rows of seats6.u nequal treatment7.v iolate the order8.r acial separation9.t he movement of non-violent protest10.actions and conduct。

the freedom givers英语课文原文及翻译In 2004 a center in honor of the 'underground railroad' opens in Cincinnati. The railroad was unusual. It sold no tickets and had no trains. Yet it carried thousands of passengers to the destination of their dreams.The Freedom GiversFergus M. Bordewich给人以自由者弗格斯•M•博得威奇1 .A gentle breeze swept the Canadian plains as I stepped outside the small two-story house. Alongside me was a slender woman in a black dress, my guide back to a time when the surrounding settlement in Dresden, Ontario, was home to a hero in American history. As we walked toward a plain gray church, Barbara Carter spoke proudly of hergreat-great-grandfather, Josiah Henson. 'He was confident that the Creator intended all men to be created equal. And he never gave up struggling for that freedom.'我走出这幢两层小屋，加拿大平原上有轻风轻轻吹过。

第三册Unit2 The freedom giversA208第二组Key Words:impose: 1) place a (penalty, tax, etc.) officially on sb./sth.e.g: The government has made a decision to impose a further tax on wines and spirits.The local government tried to impose fines on the factories which poureduntreated waste into the river.2) try to make sb. accept (an opinion or belief)e.g: I wouldn't want to impose my religious convictions on anyone.It may not be wise for parents to impose their own tastes on their children.Liberate: set from (used in the pattern: liberate sb./ sth. from)e.g. The central government authorized $200 billion to construct new dams to generate ch eap hydro-electric power. 他被授权发表下列声明He was authorized to issue the following statement. An authorized agent指定的代理人.Have authority over…对…有权利 By the authority of 蒙…的许可 An academic authority 学术权威 Authorities concerned有关当局exploit: 1)n. brave and adventurous deed or action(usu. pl)功绩，业绩e.g. The general‟s wartime exploits were later made into a film and a television series.My grandfather entertained us with stories of wartime exploits. vt. 1) to use (esp. a person) unfai rly for one‟s own profit 剥削e.g. The cruel boss exploited the poor by making them work for less pay.2) to use or develop (a thing) fully so as to get profite.g. to exploit the oil under the sea n. exploitationdisguise:1) give sb./ sth. a false appearance(used in the pattern: disguise sb./ sth. as…) 假扮，伪装e.g. Mulan disguised herself as a man so she could fight on the battlefield. Jack escaped acro ss the border disguised as a priest.2) hide (the real state of things) 伪装，掩饰，隐藏It is impossible to disguise the fact that the business is bad. 16. in the eyes of: in the opinio n of , in one‟s opinione.g. In the eyes of students, Richard is a sensible and reliable teacher.In the eye of my parents, I‟m still a young person although I am already in mythirties.peer: look closely or carefully , esp. as if unable to see well ( followed by at/through/ into, etc.)凝视，盯着看e.g. She peered through the mist, trying to find the right path. He peered at me over the t op of his glasses.He peered into his parents` room and found they were quarrelling.bid: say, wish ( bid----bid----bid bid----bad----bidden)说，致意e.g. He bad me good morning as he passed . 2) order or tell 命令，吩咐nakeda. having no clothing on the body；nude；having no covering，especially the usual one；being without addition，concealment，disguise，or embellishment裸体的；无遮盖的，赤裸裸的；直率的；露骨的【辨析】naked，bare，nuke都含“没有衣物或必需的遮蔽物的”、“赤裸”的意思。