新概念英语第四课课件

New Concept EnglishLesson FourLesson Four The double life of Alfred BloggsLesson 4 The double life of Alfred BloggsLesson 4adj.体力的体力的n.衣领衣领v.牺牲，献出牺牲，献出n.好处好处n.清洁工清洁工n.公司公司n.工作服工作服n.淋浴淋浴n.秘密秘密n.地位地位Lesson 4 These days,people who do manual work often receive far more money than people who work in offices.People who work in offices are frequently referred to aswhite-collar workers for the simple reason that they usually wear a collar and tie to go to work Such is human nature,that a great many people are often willing to sacrifice higher pay for the privilege of becoming white-collar workers.This can give rise to curious situations,as it did in the case of Alfred Bloggs who worked as a dustman for the Ellesmere Corporation.Lesson 4 When he got married,Alf was too embarrassed to say anything to his wife about his job.He simply told her that he worked for the Corporation.Every morning,he left home dressed in a smart black suit.He then changed into overalls and spent the next eight hours as a dustman.Before returning home at night,he took a shower and changed back into his suit.Alf did this for over two years and his fellow dustmen kept his secret.Lesson 4 Alfs wife has never discovered that she married a dustman and she never will,for Alf has just found another job.He will soon be working in an office.He will be earning only half as much as he used to,but he feels that himMr.Bloggs,notAlf.Lesson 41 Who generally earn more,manual workers or office workers?(Manual workers.)2 People who work with their hands often earn more than office workers,dont they?(Yes,they do.)3 How do we often refer to office workers?(As white-collar workers.)4 Why white-collar workers?(Because they wear a white collar and tie to go to work.)Lesson 45 What are some people prepared to sacrifice to be white-collar workers?(Higher pay.)6 What was Alfred Bloggs job at the Ellesmere Corporation?(He was a dustman.)7 Was Alf married?(Yes,he was.)8 What did Alf fail to tell his wife?(That he was a dustman.)Lesson 49 How did he dress every morning?(In a smart black suit.)10 What did he change into when he got to work?(Overalls.)11 How did he spend the next eight hours?(Working as a dustman.)12 What did he do before going home?(He took a shower and changed back into his suit.)Lesson 413 How long did Alf do this?(For over two years.)14 Did his fellow dustmen keep his secret?(Yes,they did.)15 Did Alfs wife discover his secret?(No,she didnt.)16 Will she ever discover it?(No,she wont.)17 Where will Alf soon be working?(In an office.)Lesson 418 How will his salary compare with his work as a dustman?(Hell be earning half as much.)19 How does Alf feel about the loss of money?(He thinks its worth it because of his rise in status.)20 What will he now be wearing every day?(A suit.)21 How will people address him?(Mr,Bloggs,not Alf.)Choose the best answersLesson 41 What does the case of Alfred Bloggs illustrate?aThat people often care more about the status of a job than the salary.bThatwhite-collar workers usually wear a suit to go to work.cThat manual workers prefer to keep their job a secret.dThat office workers usually earn less than manual workers.Lesson 42 What did Alfred Bloggs do for over two years?aHe told his wife he worked for the Corporation,when in fact he did not.bHe disguised himself as a dustman.cHe led a double life.dHe earned twice as much as he used to.Lesson 43 Why did Alfred Bloggs consider wearing a suit all day and being calledMr.Bloggsso important?aHis new job is worth more than his previous one in every respect.bHe will no longer need a shower before returning home from work.cHe can now tell his wife about his previous job without embarrassment.dHe feels that other people will respect him more.Lesson 44 They usually wear a collar and tie _(1.4)aas they workbto workcgoing to workdin order to workLesson 45 Alf was _ anything to his wife.(1.9)aso embarrassed he saidbvery embarrassed and saidcvery embarrassed,so he saiddso embarrassed he did not sayLesson 46 He told her that he worked for the Corporation _(11.9-10)asimply bin a simple waycand no moredonlyLesson 47 Before he _ home at night,he took a shower(11.11-12)awas returningbreturnedchad returneddwill returnLesson 48 His earnings were only half the amount _(1.14)aas they used tobthey used tocthey used to bedthey were used toLesson 49 Manual workers often receive much higher _ than people who work in offices.(11.1-2)againsbfeescpaymentsdwagesLesson 410 His _ kept his secret.(1.12)abrothersbworkmatesccompanionsdcomradesLesson 411 His rise in status more than _ the loss of money.(11.14-15)apays backbrewardscmakes fordvaluesLesson 412 He wanted to be _ Mr.Bloggs,notAlf.(11.15-16)aaddressed asbnamedccried outdshouted1 People who work in offices are frequently referred to aswhite-collar workers,refer to sb.as/think of sb as2 for the simple reason that这里这里 that引导引导的从句是的从句是 the reason的同位语。的同位语。3 Such is human nature,thatsuch位于句首，起强调作用，后面要用倒装语序，位于句首，起强调作用，后面要用倒装语序，that引导的是引导的是 such的同位语从句。的同位语从句。Lesson 44 4 as it did in the case of Alfred Bloggs as it did in the case of Alfred Bloggs whowho worked as a dustman for the worked as a dustman for the EllesmereEllesmere Corporation.Corporation.正如给埃尔斯米尔公正如给埃尔斯米尔公正如给埃尔斯米尔公正如给埃尔斯米尔公司当清洁工的艾尔弗雷德司当清洁工的艾尔弗雷德司当清洁工的艾尔弗雷德司当清洁工的艾尔弗雷德 布洛格斯的情况所造成布洛格斯的情况所造成布洛格斯的情况所造成布洛格斯的情况所造成的怪现象那样。的怪现象那样。的怪现象那样。的怪现象那样。as it didas it did中的中的中的中的 it it是指上一句中是指上一句中是指上一句中是指上一句中that that 从句所指的情况，而从句所指的情况，而从句所指的情况，而从句所指的情况，而 diddid是替代是替代是替代是替代give rise give rise to curious situationsto curious situations。5 5 half as much as he used to,half as much as he used to,只相当于过去只相当于过去只相当于过去只相当于过去的一半。的一半。的一半。的一半。Lesson 4Pattern Drills.A.Alf was too embarrassed to say anything to his wife.(1.9)间接宾语间接宾语(Compare ISD 3)（对比第（对比第2册第册第3课难点）课难点）Study these examples:He explained the difficulty to me.I described the scene to my wife.He said nothing to me about it.Did you suggest this idea to him?I confided(吐露)the secret to my sister.Lesson 4B.Words often misused:WorthStudy these examples:His rise in status is well worth the loss of money.(1.15)That film is not worth seeing.(Compare IKS 68a)（对比第（对比第2册第册第68课关键句型课关键句型a）1 Is it worth 2 Is this worth buying 3 Your car is not worth 4 I dont think its worth goingWriting a short passage with the answers to the questionsPRACTICELesson 4Lesson 4 When he got married,Alfred Bloggs told his wife he worked for the Corporation.Though he dressed in a smart black suit every morning,he changed into overalls at work and spent the day working as a dustman.Then he took a shower and changed back into his suit at night.This lasted for two years and his fellow dustmen kept his secret.His wife will never learn the truth because her husband will be an office worker in future.(80 words)Possible versionTeam worksEach team imagines one possible effect.and write down Show your storiesLesson 4Title:Nearly caught.Introduction:Alf and three other dustmen were collecting rubbish-arrived at Mrs.Frosts house.Development:Alfs wife was visiting Mrs.Frost at the time-Alf was just getting out of the dustcart-saw his wife leaving Mrs.Frosts house-hid in dustcart-dustmen helped him-his wife talked to Mrs.Frost on the doorstep.Lesson 4 One morning Alf and three other dustmen One morning Alf and three other dustmen were collecting rubbish in Merton Street and were collecting rubbish in Merton Street and they stopped outside Mrs.Frosts house.they stopped outside Mrs.Frosts house.Though Alf didnt know it,his wife was Though Alf didnt know it,his wife was visiting Mrs.Frost at the time.She and Mrs.visiting Mrs.Frost at the time.She and Mrs.Frost were old friends,though Mrs.Frost had Frost were old friends,though Mrs.Frost had never met Alf.Alf was just getting out of the never met Alf.Alf was just getting out of the dustcart to go into Mrs.Frosts backyard when dustcart to go into Mrs.Frosts backyard when he saw his wife leaving Mrs.Frosts house.He he saw his wife leaving Mrs.Frosts house.He quickly returned to the dustcart and hid in the quickly returned to the dustcart and hid in the driving cabin.While he was hiding,his fellow driving cabin.While he was hiding,his fellow dustmen helped him by collecting Mrs.Frosts dustmen helped him by collecting Mrs.Frosts rubbish.Meanwhile,Alfs wife and Mrs.Frost rubbish.Meanwhile,Alfs wife and Mrs.Frost talked on the doorstep.It looked as though talked on the doorstep.It looked as though theirconversation would never end!theirconversation would never end!Lesson 4 At last Mrs.Bloggs said goodbye to Mrs.Frost.She waved to one of the dustmen whom she recognized and she went towards the dustcart to greet him.The dustman waved back and gave her a big smile as the dustcart drove off.Mrs.Bloggs stood on the pavement and watched the dustcart disappear down the street.Then she began to walk home.Its all right,Alf,his friend said.She cant see you now.Thanks,Jim,Alf said.That was a lucky escape!(200 words)HOMEWORKTrytowriteastoryaccordingtotheplot.