Lesson 2

“Hiroshima! Everybody off!” That must be what the man in the Japanese stationmaster's uniform shouted, as the fastest train in the world slipped to a stop in Hiroshima Station. I did not understand what he was saying. First of all, because he was shouting in Japanese. And secondly, because I had a lump in my throat and a lot of sad thoughts on my mind that had little to do with anything a Nippon railways official might say. The very act of stepping on this soil, in breathing this air of Hiroshima, was for me a far greater adventure than any trip or any reportorial assignment I'd previously taken. Was I not at the scene of the crime?The Japanese crowd did not appear to have the same preoccupations that I had. From the sidewalk outside the station, things seemed much the same as in other Japanese cities. Little girls and elderly ladies in kimonos rubbed shoulders with teenagers and women in western dress. Serious looking men spoke to one another as if they were oblivious of the crowds about them, and bobbed up and down re-heatedly in little bows, as they exchanged the ritual formula of gratitude and respect: "Tomo aligato gozayimas." Others were using little red telephones that hung on the facades of grocery stores and tobacco shops."Hi! Hi!" said the cab driver, whose door popped open at the very sight of a traveler. "Hi", or something that sounds very much like it, means "yes". "Can you take me to City Hall?" He grinned at me in the rear-view mirror and repeated "Hi!" "Hi! ’ We set off at top speed throug h the narrow streets of Hiroshima. The tall buildings of the martyred city flashed by as we lurched from side to side in response to the driver's sharp twists of the wheel.Just as I was beginning to find the ride long, the taxi screeched to a halt, and the driver got out and went over to a policeman to ask the way. As in Tokyo, taxi drivers in Hiroshima often know little of their city, but to avoid loss of face before foreigners, will not admit their ignorance, and will accept any destination without concern for how long it may take them to find it.At last this intermezzo came to an end, and I found myself in front of the gigantic City Hall. The usher bowed deeply and heaved a long, almost musical sigh, when I showed him the invitation which the mayor had sent me in response to my request for an interview. "That is not here, sir," he said in English. "The mayor expects you tonight for dinner with other foreigners or, the restaurant boat. See? This is where it is.” He sketched a little map for me on the back of my invitation.Thanks to his map, I was able to find a taxi driver who could take me straight to the canalembankment , where a sort of barge with a roof like one on a Japanese house was moored . The Japanese build their traditional houses on boats when land becomes too expensive. The rather arresting spectacle of little old Japan adrift adrift amid beige concrete skyscrapers is the very symbol of the incessant struggle between the kimono and the miniskirt.At the door to the restaurant, a stunning, porcelain-faced woman in traditional costume asked me to remove my shoes. This done, I entered one of the low-ceilinged rooms of the little floating house, treading cautiously on the soft matting and experiencing a twinge of embarrassment at the prospect of meeting the mayor of Hiroshima in my socks.He was a tall, thin man, sad-eyed and serious. Quite unexpectedly, the strange emotion which had overwhelmed me at the station returned, and I was again crushed by the thought that I now stood on the site of the first atomic bombardment, where thousands upon thousands of people had been slain in one second, where thousands upon thousands of others had lingered on to die in slow agony .The introductions were made. Most of the guests were Japanese, and it was difficult for me to ask them just why we were gathered here. The few Americans and Germans seemed just as inhibited as I was. "Gentlemen," said the mayor, "I am happy to welcome you to Hiroshima."Everyone bowed, including the Westerners. After three days in Japan, the spinal column becomes extraordinarily flexible."Gentlemen, it is a very great honor to have you her e in Hiroshima."There were fresh bows, and the faces grew more and more serious each time the name Hiroshima was repeated."Hiroshi ma, as you know, is a city familiar to everyone,” continued the mayor."Yes, yes, of course,” murmured the company, more and more agitated."Seldom has a city gained such world renown, and I am proud and happy to welcome you to Hiroshima, a town known throughout the world for its--- oysters".I was just about to make my little bow of assent, when the meaning of these last words sank in, jolting me out of my sad reverie ."Hiroshima –oysters? What about the bomb and the misery and humanity's most heinous crime?" While the mayor went on with his speech in praise of southern Japanese sea food, I cautiously backed away and headed toward the far side of the room, where a few men were talkingamong themselves and paying little attention to the mayor's speech. "You look puzzled," said a small Japanese man with very large eye-glasses."Well, I must confess that I did not expect a speech about oysters here. I thought that Hiroshima still felt the impact of the atomic impact .""No one talks about it any more, and no one wants to, especially, the people who were born here or who lived through it. "Do you feel the same way, too?""I was here, but I was not in the center of town. I tell you this because I am almost an old man. There are two different schools of thought in this city of oysters, one that would like to preserve traces of the bomb, and the other that would like to get rid of everything, even the monument that was erected at the point of impact. They would also like to demolish the atomic museum.""Why would they want to do that?""Because it hurts everybody, and because time marches on. That is why." The small Japanese man smiled, his eyes nearly closed behind their thick lenses. "If you write about this city, do not forget to say that it is the gayest city in Japan, even it many of the town's people still bear hidden wounds, and burns."Like any other, the hospital smelled of formaldehyde and ethere . Stretchers and wheelchairs lined the walls of endless corridors, and nurses walked by carrying Stretchers instruments, the very sight of which would send shivers down the spine of any healthy visitor. The so-called atomic section was located on the third floor. It consisted of 17 beds."I am a fisherman by trade. I have been here a very long time, more than twenty years, "said an old man in Japanese pajamas. “What is wrong with you?”"Something inside. I was in Hiroshima when it happened. I saw the fire ball. But I had no burns on my face or body. I ran all over the city looking for missing friends and relatives. I thought somehow I had been spared. But later my hair began to fall out, and my belly turned to water. I felt sick, and ever since then they have been testing and treating me. " The doctor at my side explained and commented upon the old man's story, "We still hare a handful of patients here who are being kept alive by constant car e. The other s died as a result of their injuries, or else committed suicide . ""Why did they commit suicide?""It is humiliating to survive in this city. If you bear any visible scars of atomic burns, your children will encounter prejudice on the par t of those who do not. No one will marry the daughter or the niece of an atomic bomb victim. People are afraid of genetic damage from the radiation." The old fisherman gazed at me politely and with interest.Hanging over the patient was a big ball made of bits of brightly colored paper, folded into the shape of tiny birds. "What's that?" I asked."Those are my lucky birds. Each day that I escape death, each day of suffering that helps to free me from earthly cares, I make a new little paper bird, and add it to the others. This way I look at them and congratulate myself of the good fortune that my illness has brought me. Because, thanks to it, I have the opportunity to improve my character."Once again, outside in the open air, I tore into little pieces a small notebook with questions that I'd prepared in advance for inter views with the patients of the atomic ward. Among them was the question: Do you really think that Hiroshima is the liveliest city in Japan? I never asked it. But I could read the answer in every eye.“广岛到了!大家请下车!”当世界上最快的高速列车减速驶进广岛车站并渐渐停稳时，那位身着日本火车站站长制服的男人口中喊出的一定是这样的话。

《Lesson 2》知识清单在我们的学习之旅中，每一课都像是一座知识的宝库，等待着我们去探索和发掘。

今天，让我们一同走进《Lesson 2》，梳理其中的重要知识点，为我们的知识大厦添砖加瓦。

一、词汇1、重点单词“fantastic”：这个单词意为“极好的；了不起的”。

例如，“The party was fantastic”（这个聚会太棒了。

）“amazing”：表示“令人惊奇的；令人惊喜的”。

“The view from the top of the mountain is amazing”（从山顶看到的景色令人惊叹。

）2、短语搭配“be good at”：擅长于…… 。

“She is good at dancing”（她擅长跳舞。

）“look forward to”：期待；盼望。

“I'm looking forward to the weekend”（我期待着周末。

）二、语法1、一般过去时概念：表示过去某个时间发生的动作或存在的状态。

构成：主语＋动词的过去式＋其他。

例如，“I played basketball yesterday”（我昨天打篮球了。

）常用的时间状语：yesterday（昨天）、last week（上周）、two days ago（两天前）等。

2、形容词和副词的比较级和最高级比较级的构成：一般在词尾加 er ，如“tall taller”；以不发音的 e 结尾的单词，直接加 r ，如“nice nicer”；重读闭音节词，双写末尾辅音字母再加 er ，如“big bigger”。

最高级的构成：一般在词尾加 est ，如“tall tallest”；以不发音的 e 结尾的单词，直接加 st ，如“nice nicest”；重读闭音节词，双写末尾辅音字母再加 est ，如“big biggest”；多音节词和部分双音节词，在前面加 more/most ，如“beautiful more beautiful most beautiful”。

《Lesson 2》知识清单一、词汇1、核心词汇Word 1：含义、用法、常见搭配Word 2：举例说明其在不同语境中的意思Word 3：注意其与相近词汇的区别2、拓展词汇相关的形容词、副词动词的不同形式及用法二、语法1、重点语法点 1详细解释其规则列举多个例句帮助理解2、重点语法点 2说明易错点和注意事项提供一些练习题加深记忆3、特殊语法现象介绍其独特之处对比与常规语法的不同三、句型1、常用句型 1分析结构和用法给出模仿造句的示例2、常用句型 2强调使用场景展示实际运用的例子四、阅读理解1、阅读技巧如何快速抓住文章主旨怎样理解关键语句2、阅读练习提供一篇短文进行阅读分析提出相关问题检验理解五、写作1、写作主题给出几个常见的写作话题2、写作要点阐述如何构思文章结构强调语言表达的准确性和流畅性3、范文示例展示一篇优秀范文并进行点评六、听力1、听力技巧培养捕捉关键信息的能力熟悉不同口音和语速2、听力练习提供一段听力材料进行练习附上听力原文和答案七、口语1、发音要点纠正常见的发音错误介绍发音规则2、口语表达常用的口语短语和句子进行情景模拟练习在学习 Lesson 2 的过程中，要注重对各个知识点的理解和运用。

多做练习，多积累，不断巩固所学知识。

同时，要将所学知识运用到实际的语言交流中，提高语言综合运用能力。

对于词汇部分，不仅要记住单词的拼写和意思，更要了解其在不同语境中的用法。

通过阅读、写作等方式加深对词汇的理解和记忆。

语法是构建语言的规则，要熟练掌握重点语法点，理解其逻辑和规律。

在练习中不断强化，避免语法错误。

句型的学习有助于提高语言表达的丰富性和准确性。

多模仿、多练习，逐渐形成自己的语言风格。

阅读理解需要培养阅读习惯和技巧，提高阅读速度和理解能力。

写作要注重思路清晰、结构合理、语言规范。

多读范文，学习优秀的写作方法。

听力和口语的提升需要不断地练习和模仿，勇敢开口说，多听多练，逐步提高听说能力。

希望这份知识清单能够帮助您更好地掌握 Lesson 2 的内容，祝您学习顺利！。

《Lesson 2》知识清单一、词汇1、重点单词apple ：苹果banana ：香蕉orange ：橙子grape ：葡萄watermelon ：西瓜strawberry ：草莓pear ：梨mango ：芒果2、常见动词eat ：吃like ：喜欢have ：有want ：想要3、形容词sweet ：甜的sour ：酸的juicy ：多汁的二、句型1、“I like” （我喜欢）例如：I like apples （我喜欢苹果。

）可以用来表达对某种水果的喜爱。

2、“Do you like？” （你喜欢吗？）例如：Do you like bananas? （你喜欢香蕉吗？）这是一个一般疑问句，用于询问对方是否喜欢某物。

3、“Yes, I do ／No, I don't” （是的，我喜欢。

／不，我不喜欢。

）这是对上述一般疑问句的回答。

三、语法1、可数名词与不可数名词像 apple、banana 这类可以一个一个数的水果是可数名词。

而像 juice（果汁）这类无法直接数个数的是不可数名词。

2、名词的复数形式一般情况下，在名词后面加“s”，如 apples、bananas。

以“s”、“x”、“ch”、“sh”结尾的名词，加“es”，如 boxes、watches。

四、对话示例A: Do you like strawberries?B: Yes, I do They are sweetA: How about oranges?B: No, I don't I think they are too sour五、阅读理解阅读以下短文，回答问题。

There are many fruits in the market Mary likes apples and strawberries John likes bananas and oranges Tom doesn't like grapes He likes watermelonsQuestions:1、 Who likes apples and strawberries?2、 Does John like oranges?3、 Who likes watermelons?六、写作练习用所学的单词和句型，写一篇关于你喜欢的水果的小短文。

Lesson 22．3 Yo-Yo Ma今天将与我们见面的是我们这个时代最伟大的大提琴家-马友友。

作为大提琴演奏家，马友友的职业生涯已经横跨了20多个年头，期间他发布了50多张专辑。

他的音乐获得过许多奖项，其中包括令人叹服的14项格莱美大奖。

他也曾经在许多重要的场合演奏，如格莱美的颁奖仪式和奥运会的庆典活动。

马友友是出生在法国的华裔，父母都是音乐家，母亲是歌唱家，父亲是作曲家。

第一次正式登台演出的时候，马友友只有5岁。

随后他随家人迁居到了美国。

4年后，年仅9岁的马友友就在纽约极具声望的卡耐基音乐大厅登台演出了。

后来马友友进入朱莉亚音乐学院学习提琴演奏。

从那儿他转入哈佛大学，并获得人类学学位。

他在哈佛的求学经历以及多元的文化背景都造就了今天的马友友。

而今，马友友仍在继续他的音乐之路，并且积极地与来自世界各地的各种流派的音乐家合作。

他的音乐灵感受到人和大自然的激发。

在马友友看来，大提琴是他声带的延伸。

他演奏时最重要的一点就是全时全情地投入，并且努力将音乐的内容传递给现场观众。

2．4 CNN interview with Jet LiCNN 记者：祝贺《英雄》所取得的成功。

请问您在《英雄》里扮演的角色是否与你通常演的角色很相似呢？JL: It is a very special part and a very special movie. I think it’s one of the most important action movies in my life.CNN 记者：为什么你会这样说呢？你演过近30部电影，而《英雄》是如何与其他影片不同的呢？JL: Usually action films have a formula: a child whose parents have been murdered by the bad guys tries hard to learnmartial arts and he grows up into an outstandingKongfu master. He takes revenge and kills the badguys. But “Hero” has a much broader theme.CNN 记者：就比如很像《卧虎藏龙》？JL: No, it’s totally different. I think Ang Le e is a very talented director.He uses martial arts to talk about love and girls, youknow… But Zhang Yimou tries to tell about Chineseculture, Chinese thinking and their hopes throughmartial arts.CNN 记者：含义的确很深。

《Lesson 2》导学案一、学习目标1、掌握课文中的重点词汇和短语，如_____、＿____、＿____等。

2、理解课文的主要内容和结构，能够准确概括段落大意。

3、熟练运用所学语法知识，如_____、＿____等，进行句子的构造和翻译。

4、培养阅读理解和听力理解的能力，能够快速获取关键信息。

二、学习重难点1、重点重点词汇的记忆和运用，包括其词性、词义和常见搭配。

关键句型的理解和模仿，如_____句型的结构和用法。

课文内容的整体把握，理解作者的观点和意图。

2、难点某些复杂语法的理解和应用，如_____语法现象的规则和特殊情况。

听力材料中快速捕捉关键信息，并准确理解其含义。

三、学习方法1、预习提前预习课文，标记出生词和不懂的句子。

查阅词典，了解生词的读音、词义和用法。

尝试听课文录音，初步了解课文内容。

2、课堂学习认真听讲，积极参与课堂讨论和互动。

做好笔记，记录重点知识和老师的讲解要点。

跟随老师的思路，进行语法练习和课文分析。

3、复习复习课文和笔记，巩固所学知识。

完成课后练习题，检验自己的学习效果。

多读多听，提高语言的感知能力。

四、知识讲解1、词汇词汇 1：读音_____，词性_____，词义_____，常见搭配_____。

词汇 2：……2、语法语法 1：规则_____，例句_____，注意事项_____。

语法 2：……3、课文分析第一段：主要内容_____，关键语句_____，表达的观点_____。

第二段：……五、练习巩固1、词汇练习单词拼写：给出中文释义，写出对应的单词。

词语选择：从所给的词汇中选择合适的单词填空。

2、语法练习句子改写：根据所给的语法规则，改写句子。

语法填空：在一段文章中，挖空一些语法点，让学生进行填空。

3、阅读理解阅读一篇与课文主题相关的文章，回答问题。

4、听力练习听一段与课文难度相当的听力材料，完成填空或选择。

六、拓展延伸1、相关话题讨论围绕课文主题，展开小组讨论，分享自己的观点和经验。

《Lesson2》知识清单一、词汇1、 New words（新单词）apartment ：əˈpɑːtmənt 公寓elevator ：ˈelɪveɪtə(r) 电梯staircase ：ˈsteəkeɪs 楼梯neighborhood ：ˈneɪbəhʊd 街坊；附近；临近地区 convenience ：kənˈviːniəns 便利；方便grocery ：ˈɡrəʊsəri 食品杂货店；食品杂货pharmacy ：ˈfɑːməsi 药店；药房laundry ：ˈlɔːndri 洗衣店；要洗的衣服；洗熨barber shop ：ˈbɑːbə(r) ʃɒp 理发店dry cleaner ：ˌdraɪˈkliːnə(r) 干洗店2、 Phrases（短语）move into ：搬进；迁入be close to ：靠近；接近do grocery shopping ：购买食品杂货take the elevator ：乘电梯climb the staircase ：爬楼梯go to the pharmacy ：去药店have one's hair cut ：理发二、语法1、一般现在时的用法表示经常发生的动作或存在的状态，常与 always, usually, often, sometimes, never 等频度副词连用。

例如：I often go to the park on weekends （我周末经常去公园。

）主语是第三人称单数时，动词要发生相应的变化。

例如：He likes playing basketball （他喜欢打篮球。

）2、现在进行时表示正在进行的动作，其构成是“be ＋动词的现在分词”。

例如：They are watching TV now （他们现在正在看电视。

）现在分词的构成规则：一般情况下，在动词后直接加 ing，如：read reading。

以不发音的 e 结尾的动词，去掉 e 再加 ing，如：write writing。