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1、Unit3,The Generation Gap,Text A Father knows BetterText B Text Generation Gap:U R 2 Old,Content Questions,Pair Work1.How many characters are there in this play?Who are they?Seven.There are FATHER;MOTHER;HEIDI;DIANE;SEAN;RESTAURANT MANAGER;MRS.HIGGINS.2.Are the children grateful for what their father
2、 does for them?Why or why not?No;hes always doing these stupid things that end up,really embarrassing one or more of them kids.3.What did sean plan to do with the money he earnedfrom his first job?He wanted to buy a guitar.4.Why did father make a point of coming to therestaurant?Father just wanted t
3、o check that hes doing OK.,6.What did Sean think of his fathers unexpected visit?What did he do to deserve this?7.Why did father invite Dan Lucas to lunch?Father told Dan Lucas how much Sean liked young Kyle,and how sean had been wishing Kyle had ask Sean to the prom.,8.What did Dan Lucas promise to
4、 do?he said hed speak to the young man,insist he give Diane a call.9.How did Diane react to the surprise Father had forher?How humiliated she is.10.why did Heidi change school?Beacusal his family moved.,11.What did Father try to impress on Mrs.Higgins?Father over and over said Heidi is an exceptiona
5、l young woman.12.Why was Heidi so eager to go to class?She is very embarrassing,Text A,This comedy centers around a proud fathers attempts to help his children,attempts which somehow or other always end up embarrassing them.For the sake of fun it carries things to extremes,but nearly everyone can re
6、cognize something of themselves and their parents in it.,Father Knows Better,Marsh Cassady CHARACTERS:FATHER;MOTHER;HEIDI,14;DIANE,17;SEAN,16;RESTAURANT MANAGER,20s;MRS.HIGGINS.SETTING:Various locations including a fast-food restaurant,the Thompson family dining room,and an office at a high school.A
7、TRISE:As the lights come up,HEIDI enters and crosses Down Right to the edge of the stage.SEAN DIANE enter and cross Down Left to the edge of the stage.They listen as HEIDI addresses the audience.,location n.a place or position 场所；位置 Witnesses showed the police the exact location of the accident.The
8、school is going to move to a new location.,HEIDI:My dads a nice man.Nobody could possibly believe that he isnt.Yet hes.well,hes always doing these stupid things that end up really,embarrassing one or more of us kids.One time,see,my brother wanted to buy this guitar.Been saving money for it for a lon
9、g time.Then he got a job at this fast-food place,OK?Waiting tables.It was Seans first actual job,and he was real happy about it.He figured in two or three months hed have enough money to buy exactly the kind of guitar he wanted.Mom and Dad were proud of him,and well,OK,hes my big brother,and hes alw
10、ays pulling these dumb things on me.But,well,I was proud of him too.You know what happened?I hate to tell you because:,1.,hes always doing these stupid things that end up really embarrassing one or more of us kids(lines 9-10).译文：他老是干那些蠢事，弄得我们当儿女的到头来无地自容。that clause 在语法上是一个定语从句，但实际上起了结果状语从句的作用，这叫定语从句
11、意义的转化。如：1).Sunday is a holiday,when people do not go to work.(=so people do not go to work.)定语从句相当于结果状语从句,2).He got lost in Beijing,which was enveloped in fog.(=when it was enveloped in fog,)定语从句相当于时间状语从句。3).I asked him to come and see me,which he did.(=and he did)以主句或主句的一部分作先行项的定语从句往往 相当于一个分句。4).He
12、re is John Smith,who(m)I talked about the other day.(=I talked about him the other day.)补充说明的定语从句，相当于一个分句。,embarrass:make(sb.)feel awkward or ashamed vt.使窘迫；使不好意思1.I chose my words carefully in order to avoid embarrassing anyone.2.It embarrassed him that he had to give a talk in front of a lot of pe
13、ople.,embarrassed:(sb.)shy,guilty or ashamed about sth.adj I was really embarrassed when I knocked the cup of tea over my teacher.,waiting tables:working as a waiter and serve others with food.服侍用膳；招待=waiting at/on table,dumb:(infml)1)foolish a.愚蠢的，1.He was so dumb that he left his keys at home agai
14、n.2.Dont be so dumb.You cant get a loan from the bank if you are laid-off.,2)unable to speak哑的1.Children born deaf and dumb can nowadays be taught to speak and lip-read.2.Martin was born dumb,but he has still managed to get a good job.,SEAN,DIANE and HEIDI:(In unison)Father knows better!,(The lights
15、 come Up Left on the fast-food restaurant where SEAN works.It consists of a counter and a couple of small tables.The MAN-AGER stands behind the counter.SEAN is busily cleaning the tables when FATHER walks in.)MANAGER:Good evening,sir.May I help you?FATHER:Good evening.SEAN:(To himself)Oh,no!(He squa
16、ts behind one of the tables trying to hide from FATHER.)FATHER:Im looking for the manager.,in unison:acting in the same way at die same time一致地；一起1.The children find it difficult to play their instruments in unison.2.The international community is ready to work in unison against terrorism.,consist o
17、f:be made up of vi.组成，构成1.The book consists of essays written over die last twenty years.2.The committee consists of scientists and engineers.,MANAGER:That would be me,sir.FATHER:Im Sam Thompson.My son works here.MANAGER:Oh,youre Seans father.FATHER:Yes.Its his first job,you know.I just wanted to ch
18、eck that hes doing OK.MANAGER:Oh,fine.No problem.SEAN:(Spreading his hands,palms up,speaking to himself)What did I do to deserve this?Tell me what?FATHER:Hiring him was a good thing then?MANAGER:Well,yeah,I suppose so.SEAN:(Still to himself.)Go home,Dad.Go home.,FATHER:Im sure hes a good worker but
19、a typical teenager,if you know what I mean.MANAGER:(Losing interest)I wouldnt know.FATHER:Hes a good boy.And I assure you that if there are any subjects that need to be addressed,Sean and I will have a man-to-man talk.MANAGER:I dont think that will be necessary.FATHER:Oh,no problem.Im proud of my so
20、n.Very,very proud.And I just wanted you to know that Ill do anything I can to help him through lifes dangerous sea.SEAN:(Standing up and screaming)Aaaargh!Aaaargh!Aaaaaaargh!FATHER:Son,I didnt know you were here.,SEAN:Its where I work,Dad.FATHER:Of course.I mean,I didnt see you.SEAN:I cant imagine w
21、hy.FATHER:Your manager and I were just having a nice chat.(DIANE enters Down Left just as HEIDI enters Down Right.They look at SEAN and FATHER.)SEAN,DIANE,HEIDI:(In unison)Father,you know better than that.(The lights quickly fade to black and then come up a second or two later.SEAN stands alone at t
22、he Down Right edge of the stage.HEIDI and DIANE,.fade:1)lose color or brightness vi.褪色；变黯淡；消失1.All color fades-especially under the impact of direct sunlight.2.The sunlight gradually faded.,2)disappear slowly1.Her enthusiasm for early-morning exercises faded as the weather was getting colder and col
23、der.2.They watched the mountains fade into the darkness.,cross to Down Left edge of the stage.),SEAN:If that sort of thing happened only once in a while,it wouldnt be so bad.Overall,I wouldnt want to trade my dad for anyone elses.He loves us kids and Mom too.But I think thats sometimes the problem.H
24、e wants to do things for us,things he thinks are good.But he needs to give them more thought because:SEAN,HEIDI and DIANE:(In unison)Father knows better!,overall:1)in general(adv.)ad.大体上，adj.包括一切的，总计的1.The college has few ways to assess die quality of education overall.2.Overall,I like Made,despite
25、her faults.,2)including everything;total(only before noun)1.Cut down your overall amount of extracurricular activities and spend more time on your studying.2.The overall length is 15 feet.,trade(sth.)for(sth.else):exchange(sth.)for(ath.else)用（一物）交换（另一物）1.The farmers traded farm produce for manufactu
26、red goods and money.2.I will trade my stamp collection for your model boat.,(The lights fade to black and come up on the Center Stage area where FATHER and the three children are seated around the dining room table.MOTHER enters carrying a dish,which she sets on the table.FATHER quickly rises and pu
27、lls out her chair.She sits.The family starts eating dinner.)FATHER:I have a surprise for you,Diane.DIANE:(Knows it cant be good.)You have.a surprise?MOTHER:Well,whatever it is,dear,dont keep us in suspense.FATHER:Well,you know,Dan Lucas and I work together?DIANE:Kyles father?,keep/leave(sb.)in suspe
28、nse:delay telling(sb.)what they are eager to know使产生悬念，故意迟迟不告诉1.The audience is kept in suspense to the very end of the play.2.I wont keep you in suspense any longer.Here are the results of the mid-term exam.,MOTHER:Dont interrupt,dear,your father is trying to tell you something.HEIDI:(Stage whisper
29、 to SEAN)Something Diane wont want to know,Ill bet.SEAN:(Whispering to HEIDI)Whatever would make you think that?MOTHER:Sean,dear.Heidi,sweetheart,dont distract your father.SEAN and HEIDI:(Simultaneously)Sorry,Mom.FATHER:Now then.As I was saying,I know how much you like young Kyle.DIANE:Father,Whatev
30、er would make you think that?(line 80)-whatever:“究竟什么”-疑问代词。Well,whatever it is,dont keep us in suspense(line 73.)-whatever:“无论，不管”连接代词。Yes,I do whatever I can.-whatever:”凡是的事物”-连接代词。,interrupt:stop(sb.)from continuing what they are saying or doing vt.打断的讲话;中断的行动1.My daughter kept interrupting me wh
31、enever I spoke.2.Im sorry to interrupt,but youre not really answering my question.3.Nobody was allowed to interrupt them while the meeting was in progress.,distract:take(sb.s attention)away from sth.esp.for a short time(used in the pattern:dist sb./sth.;distract sb./sth,from)vt.转移(注意力);使分心1.Tom admi
32、ts that playing computer games sometimes distracts him from his home work.,2.A disturbance outside my dormitory distracted my attention.3.Passengers are requested not to distract the drivers attention while he is driving,bet:be sure vt.敢说,确信1.I bet she was late for the meeting on purpose.2.I bet hel
33、l change his mind again.,FATHER:Its true,isnt it?Didnt I hear you tell your mother that you wish Kyle would ask you to the senior prom?SEAN:Uh-oh!HEIDI:Oops!MOTHER:Please,children,please.Your father is trying to speak.DIANE:(Through clenched teeth,the words are in a monotone and evenly spaced.)Yes-I
34、-said-that-why-are-you-asking?FATHER:Well then.DIANE:(Becoming hysterical)Well then what?!FATHER:What did I say?Did I say something wrong?,HEIDI:(To SEAN)Not yet,he didnt.SEAN:(To HEIDI)But you know its coming.MOTHER:Children,please.Do give your father the respect he deserves.HEIDI and SEAN:(Rolling
35、 their eyes)Yes,Mother.FATHER:Well,today I saw Dan and asked if hed like to go to lunch at that French restaurant on Third Street.You know the one,Mother.MOTHER:Well,yes,I believe I do.FATHER:My treat,I told him.And,of course,he was glad to accept.MOTHER:Why wouldnt he be?FATHER:(Somewhat surprised)
36、Well,yes.DIANE:What-has-this-to-do-with me?!,MOTHER:Diane,sometimes I just dont understand your behavior.I try my best.DIANE:(Very short with her)Im sorry.MOTHER:Thank you,Diane.(To FATHER)Please do go on,dear.FATHER:As I said HEIDI:We know what you said,Daddy.FATHER:Er.uh,whats that?SEAN:She said,W
37、e know what you said,Daddy.FATHER:Yes,yes,of course.MOTHER:Do get on with it,dear.Ive made the most glorious dessert.An old recipe handed down to me by my great Aunt Hilda,hand down:give or leave to people who are younger or come later把传下去1.The art of story-telling is handed down from mother to daug
38、hter.2.She had some jewellery which had been handed down from her grandmother.,glorious:wonderful a.极好的,辉煌的,光荣的1.It seems a pity to be indoors on such a glorious day.2.Vivid memories came flooding back of the glorious,romantic sophomore year.,DIANE:Mother,please!MOTHER:Yes,dear?(DIANE shakes her hea
39、d and lets her body fall against the back of the chair.)FATHER:At any rate,Dans a nice guy.Never knew him well.Found we have a lot of the same interests.Our families,our community,global peace,human welfare.HEIDI:(Mumbling to herself)That narrows it down,all right.SEAN:Father?FATHER:Yes,son?,at any
40、rate:whatever may happen;in any case无论如何,不管怎样(You use at any rate to indicate that the important thing is what you are saying now,and not what was said before.)1.At any rate,you survived the car accident.,2.At any rate,we have done one part of the job.3.Well at any rate,let me thank you for all you
41、did for me.,community:the people living in one place,district,or country,considered as a whole n.社区,社会1.Police work to prevent crime and to protect the lives and property of the people in a community.2.College students have learned a lot in community service.,welfare:good health,happiness,prosperity
42、,etc.of a person or group n.福利;幸福1.Parents are responsible for die welfare of their children.2.Employers should be concerned with the welfare of their employees.,narrow down:make(a list of things)smaller(followed by to)减少,缩小1.Over a hundred applicants will be narrowed down to a short list of five ca
43、ndidates.2.The police department attempted to narrow down the list of suspects.,SEAN:I do believe Diane would like to know the surprise.DIANE:(Breathing hard as if exhausted,she turns to SEAN,nodding her head up and down repeatedly.)Thank you,Sean.I owe you one.FATHER:Well,yes.Here it is then.I told
44、 Dan of your interest in his son.DIANE:You what?MOTHER:Diane,what has come over you?I just dont understand the younger generation.Why back in my day DIANE:Mother,please!,exhaust:1)make(sh.)very tired,either physically or mentally vt.使筋疲力尽;用完,耗尽1.He took to walking long distances in an attempt to phy
45、sically exhaust himself.2.Four hours work almost exhausted her.,2)use up completely3.What will we do,now that weve exhausted our reserves of oil?4.After exhausting all her ready excuses,she could think of nothing else to say.,repeatedly:again and again ad.反复地1.We have repeatedly requested that staff
46、 should not be allowed to smoke in the office.2.I repeatedly warn you not to take the job.,come over:(of a feeling)affect(指某种感觉)刺激或影响1.A great sense of calm came over me when I realized that I was no longer responsible for the situation.2.He has never been so rude to me.Whats come over him?,MOTHER:W
47、hat,what?What?HEIDI:Mother,I believe she wants Father to continue.SEAN:(To himself)Get this over with,more likely.DIANE:Daddy,please,tell me.Now.Right away.What did you say,Daddy?Please.Tell me,what did you tell Mr.Lucas?Tell me,please.Please,tell me.FATHER:Well,now,isnt this nice.It looks like my l
48、ittle scheme is a success.Youre so eager to find out.makes a man feel as if its all worthwhile.HEIDI:(To SEAN)Can you believe this?,SEAN:(To HEIDI)Oh,sure.Cant you?FATHER:Yes,well,I told him how much you liked young Kyle,and how youd been wishing hed ask you to the prom.DIANE:You didnt!Tell me you d
49、idnt!FATHER:Oh,yes.Anything for my children.DIANE:(Swallowing hard)And.and MOTHER:Diane,are you all right?DIANE:(She juts out her chin at MOTHER and quickly jerks her head around to face FATHER.)Well.what did he say?!FATHER:Well,of course,being the sort of man he is frank,understanding,he said h ed
50、speak to the young man,insist he give you a call.,swallow:cause or allow(esp.food or drink)to go down the throat;hide or suppress a feeling v.吞,咽1.I tried to swallow,but ray mouth was too dry.,2.Chew your food properly before swallowing it.3.Susan had to restrain herself and swallow hard in her posi
