(
课件网) *superficially adv. 表面（上）地 56 bow v. 鞠躬 56 rural adj. 农村的，乡村的 56 decent adj. 可接受的，相当好的 57 cottage n. 乡村小屋 57 *deliberately adv. 不慌不忙地，从容不迫的 57 withdraw v. 退出 57 domestic adj. 驯养的；家养的 57 depressive adj. 抑郁的 57 *reluctant adj. 不情愿的；勉强的 57 *depart v. 离开 57 *lane n. （乡间的）小路 57 *atop prep. 在……顶上 57 *mulberry n. 桑葚；桑树 57 purity n. 纯洁；洁净 57 resign v. 使自己顺从于（做）某事；安于 57 botanical adj. 植物（学）的 57 reject v. 拒绝接受 57 ease n. 舒适，悠闲 57 at ease with 不拘束，放松 57 attain v. 得到， 获得 57 *fulfilment n. 满足（感） 57 evaluate v. 评估，评价 58 Words and expressions 1.To learn something about Tao Yuanming and Henry David Thoreau 2.To read the passage and find out what Tao and Thoreau learnt form nature 3.To learn how to read a comparative essay 4.To learn some useful words and expressions Learning Objectives Back to Nature Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher. He began writing nature poetry in his early twenties, with poet Ralph Waldo Emerson as a mentor and friend. In 1845, he began his famous two-year stay at Walden Pond, which he wrote about in his masterwork, Walden. Born into a poor aristocratic family in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Tao Yuanming(365-427) was one of China`s greatest poets and a noted recluse. A master of the five-word line, Tao has been described as the first great “poet of fields and gardens.” Activity 1 Read the short introductions to Tao Yuanming and Henry David Thoreau. Pre-reading Tao Qian (365~427) Born into a poor aristocratic(贵族的) family in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Tao Yuanming was one of China’s greatest poets and a noted recluse (n. 隐士). A master of the five-word line(五言诗), Tao has been described as the first great “poet of fields and gardens”. He was an American essayist(散文家，随笔作家), poet, and philosopher. He began writing nature poetry in his early twenties, with poet Ralph Waldo Emerson(拉尔夫 沃尔多 爱默生） as a mentor（导师） and friend. In 1845, he began his famous two-year stay at Walden Pond, which he wrote about in his masterwork, Walden. Henry David Thoreau 亨利·戴维·梭罗 (1817-1862) Para. 1 A. Tao’s return to nature Para. 2 B. The feature of Tao’s nature Para. 3 C. The inspiration启发of their choices in modern world Para. 4 D. The feature of Thoreau' s nature. Para. 5 E. Though living in different time, they showed respect for nature. Para. 6 F. Thoreau’s return to nature Activity 2 Read for the main idea of each paragraph. What's the main idea of the passage A. Tao Yuanming and Thoreau were both influential poets of their day. B. Tao Yuanming and Thoreau both treated nature in the same way. C. Tao Yuanming and Thoreau were both fond of seeking harmony in nature in their quiet life. D. Tao Yuanming and Thoreau were both enthusiastic about living to serve at court（宫廷；朝廷）. Tao Yua ... ...
