Unit6_The_Green_Banana

1、The Green BananaDonald Batchelder The text is taken from Beyond Experience: An Experiential Approach to Cross-cultural Education edited by Donald Batchelder and Elizabeth G. Warner in 1974. When the second edition of the book was published in 1993, Batchelder explained his view on cross-cultural edu

2、cation:Lesson 10 The Green BananaTo be continued on the next page. “If some of the goals of education in modern times are to open up possibilities for discovery and expand learning and the chance for mutual acceptance and recognition in a wider world, it may be important to offer students a perspect

3、ive on their own immediate center of the world by enabling them to participate sensitively as cross-cultural sojourners to the center of someone elses world.” Lesson 10 The Green BananaThe end of Author and the Text. Text understanding questionsn1) What happened to the authors old jeep in his journe

4、y?n2) How did the man fix the authors jeep?n3) What did the villagers told the author?n4) How did the author change his view towards the end? n5) What did he think was the right attitude towards cultural difference?1. What is the use of the Green Banana in the text?2. When the author says we should

5、leave our centers of the world, does he mean we should travel to other countries more often? Text structurenPart 1 (Para 1-Para 4) The authors experience in Brazil and his encounter with the village people and then the green bananan Part 2 (Para 5-Para 8) The authors two learning moments from the ex

6、periencenAs often the case in an essay, it starts from something specific and then moves on to a general conclusion.Although it might have happened anywhere, my encounter with the green banana started on a steep mountain road in the interior of Brazil.情態(tài)動詞(might, must, etc) + have done表示推測可能性他房間里的燈亮

7、著，他可能在家。He must/might have been at home as the light in his room is on.情態(tài)動詞(should, ought to) + have done表示應(yīng)該做但實(shí)際上沒有做。你應(yīng)該告訴我實(shí)情。這樣，我也就不會在她面前出洋相了。You should have told me the truth. If so, I wouldnt have made a fool of myself before her.Although it might have happened anywhere, my encounter with the gr

8、een banana started on a steep mountain road in the interior of Brazil.n. sudden or unexpected meeting 突然或意外的相遇v. meet unexpectedly邂逅; meet or find oneself faced by (sth./sb. unpleasant, dangerous, difficult, etc)遇到或發(fā)現(xiàn)自己面臨J今天上午逛街時(shí)遇到一個(gè)多年不見的同學(xué)，令我興奮不已。JIt was exciting for me to encounter one of my class

9、mates I havent seen for years when I was window shopping this morning.Although it might have happened anywhere, my encounter with the green banana started on a steep mountain road in the interior of Brazil.(of a slope, stairs, etc) rising or falling sharply, not gradually; precipitous 陡的；陡峭的；陡直的My a

10、ncient jeep was straining up through spectacular countryside when the radiator began to leak, ten miles from the nearest mechanic.make the greatest possible effort; use all ones power, energy, etc (to do sth.) 竭力；用全力(做某事)我扯著嗓門喊他，他就是裝著沒聽見，不理我。I strained my voice to shout at him, but he just pretended

11、 not to hear me and therefore made no response to my shout.我伸長耳朵聽，張大眼睛看，可我什么也沒聽見，什么也沒看見。I strained to listen and look, but I heard nothing and saw nothing.Lesson 10 The Green Banana My ancient jeep was straining up through beautiful countryside when the radiator began to leak. (para. 1)When the radi

12、ator started to drip, my old jeep was trying hard to climb up the mountain in the picturesque rural area.tThe over-heated engine forced me to stop at the next village, which consisted of a small store and a few houses that scattered here and there. be made up of; be compose of 由組成，由構(gòu)成聯(lián)合國安理會是由五個(gè)成員國組成

13、的。UN Security Council consists of five member states.主語parts 構(gòu)成/組成/形成 賓語a whole make upcomposecompriseformconstitute 主語a whole 由構(gòu)成/組成 賓語partsconsist ofbe made up ofbe composed ofbe comprised ofcomprisea small number or amount separated widely, as if by throwing分散；稀疏的少量consist( in) 在于；存在于真正的財(cái)富不是我們擁有的

14、財(cái)產(chǎn)而是我們自身的價(jià)值。The true wealth doesnt consist in what we have but in what we are.( with) 協(xié)調(diào)；一致那位政客的所作所為與他在演說中所做的承諾不符。The politicians actions do not consist with the promises in his speeches. The people came over to look. three fine streams of hot water spouted from holes in the jacket of the radiator.W

15、hy? They want to know what has happened and to see what they can do to help the visitor.( out of/from sth.) (of a liquid) come out with great force 噴出；涌出他不小心割破了食指，血從傷口處涌了出來。He cut his forefinger due to his carelessness and blood was spouting from the wound.“Thats easy to fix.” a man said. He sent a

16、boy running for some green bananas.repairAmerican EnglishBritish English秋天fallautumn電梯elevatorlift行李baggageluggage卡車trucklorry手電筒flashlighttorch套房apartmentflat擋風(fēng)玻璃windshieldwindscreen動詞v. + 賓語O + 介詞on/in/by + 名詞n.打(beat; hit) ; 拍(pat); 抓(take; hold; seize) 我正看著那幅畫出神，他突然在我背上拍了一下，把我嚇了一跳。When I was ent

17、ranced/fascinated by the painting, he abruptly/suddenly patted me on the back and took me by surprise.I was entranced/fascinated by the painting when he patted me on the back and took me by surprise.He patted me on the shoulder, assuring me everything would work out. “Green bananas,” he smiled. Ever

18、yone agreed.He patted me on the shoulder, assuring me everything would work out. “Green bananas,” he smiled. Everyone agreed.to have a good result; be capable of being solved產(chǎn)生效果；能夠解決事情的結(jié)果很不錯，我們都感到欣喜若狂。We are all mad with joy that things have worked out quite well.to arrive at by calculating計(jì)算；算出如果知

19、道長和寬，計(jì)算面積就容易了。The area can easily be worked out if we know the length and the breadth.to devise; to plan; to arrange設(shè)計(jì)；制定；安排沒多久我們就制定出了一個(gè)大家都能接受的計(jì)劃。It wasnt long before we had worked out a plan acceptable.Lesson 10 The Green BananaI did not ask them, though, as that would show my ignorance. (para. 2)H

20、owever, I did not inquire about the reason,since it would reveal my lack of knowledge.go to 5an adverbial clause of reasonHuge rock formations, like Sugar Loaf in Rio, rose up all around usone of Rios most famous attractions; 270 meters (887 feet) high and offers to visitors the best view of Rio, ma

21、inly in the sunset. Rio de Janeiro里約熱內(nèi)盧-the capital of Brazil from 1822 to 1960, when the national capital was moved to Braslia；the countrys second largest manufacturing centre；Noted for its wide streets, public buildings, beaches, and public parks and gardens, it is a leading tourist and resort cen

22、tre. I looked to see if he was teasing me.Jto make fun of (sb.) in a playful or unkind way; try to provoke (sb.) with questions or petty annoyances取笑，嘲弄(某人)；逗弄，招惹(某人)J說話結(jié)巴，走起路來一瘸一拐的，小孩子們常因此而取笑他。JThe children often tease him because of/about his stammer and his lame leg.Lesson 10 The Green BananaI lo

23、oked to see if he was teasing me, but his face was serious. (para.3)I looked in order to find out whether he was joking, but he seemed deeply earnest.infinitive as adverbialgo to 7He in turn inspected me carefully to be sure I grasped the significance of his statement.as a result of something 轉(zhuǎn)而；反過來

24、理論來源于實(shí)踐，反過來為實(shí)踐服務(wù)。Theory originates in/from (or comes/derives from) practice, and in turn serves practice.in succession; one after another; by turns 依次，輪流申請人被依次叫進(jìn)去面見考官。The applicants were summoned by turns to see the interviewer.He in turn inspected me carefully to be sure I grasped the significance

25、of his statement.What is his statement?meaning意義；意思 importance; value重要性；重大意義?to understand (sth.) fully全面理解；全面領(lǐng)會?我想你對這事情的重要性理解得還不夠透徹。?I dont think youve quite grasped the significance of the matter.?seize (sb./sth.) firmly; take advantage of, not lose抓??；利用?grasp an opportunity抓住機(jī)會signify意味著The occa

26、sion demanded some show of recognition on my part.What occasion?recognize(on sb.s part, on the part of sb.) made or done by sb.由某人做出這是我的錯。This is my fault.This is the fault on my part.這家醫(yī)院醫(yī)護(hù)人員的高度責(zé)任感給我留下了深刻的印象。I was deeply impressed by the high sense of responsibility on the part of the doctors and n

27、urses in/of the hospital.“The center of the world?” I repeated, trying to show interest if not complete acceptance. He nodded. “The absolute center. Everyone around here knows it.”acceptthe act of agreeing that an idea, statement, explanation etc. is right or true 贊同，贊成女權(quán)主義思想現(xiàn)已被人們廣泛接受。Feminist ideas

28、 have now found widespread acceptance.the process of allowing sb. to become part of a group or a society 接納；接受被同輩所接納，對大多數(shù)年輕人來說是很重要的。Acceptance by their peer group is important to most youngsters.acceptableAt that moment the boy returned with an armful of green banana. The man cut one in half and pre

29、ssed the cut end against the radiator jacket.to cut into half/slices (thin, flat pieces) 把切成薄片a handful/spoonful/roomful ofThey refilled my radiator and gave me extra bananas to take along. An hour later, after one more application of green banana, my radiator and I reached our destination.destine預(yù)定

30、；指定命定；注定 destinedestinya place to which sb./sth. is going or being sent 目的地；終點(diǎn)我們還要開兩個(gè)小時(shí)才能到目的地。We have to drive another two hours (or two more hours) to reach our destination.It will take us two more hours drive to our destination.destine d for) to be travelling to a particular place 去，到，往，赴(某地) 她倆是去

31、年在開往紐約的航班上認(rèn)識的，之后就成了好朋友。 They have become good friends after they met last year on the plane destined for New York. 2. (be d to/for sth./to do sth.) certain to have sth. or do sth. in the future 命定；注定 他很能干，人緣又好，注定會有一份持久而成功的事業(yè)。 He is destined for a long and successful career as he is very capable and

32、popular.As a product of American higher education, I had never paid the slightest attention to the green banana, except to regard it as a fruit whose time had not yet come. l regard sth. as 把看作treatviewseethink ofrefer tolook onconsider sth. to be我是他最要好的朋友，他父母都把我當(dāng)自家人看待。Im his best friend, so his par

33、ents regard me as a member of their family.What time?the time when the banana is ripeLesson 10 The Green BananaAs a product of American education, I had never paid the slightest attention to the green banana, except to regard it as a fruit whose time had not yet come. (para. 5)As someone educated in

34、 the United States, I naturally had never paid any attention to the green banana, except to take it as a fruit which was not yet ripe or which was not yet ready to be picked and eaten.go to 9The tone is humorous and self-mocking.But as I reflected on it further, I realized that the green banana had

35、been there all along. Its time reached back to the very origins of the banana. What time?the time when the banana is green and can be used as glue(reflect on/upon) think deeply about, or remind oneself of, past events; consider carefully沉思或思憶；思考我仔細(xì)考慮了他的提議后，覺得他的提議合理可行。I found his proposal rational an

36、d feasible after I reflected on it.Lesson 10 The Green BananaIt was my own time that had not come, all in relation to it. (para. 5)It was me who had not come to know the green bananas, and everything connected with it. According to the author, every civilization has special geniuses (symbolized by t

37、he green banana), which have existed for many years. But they will not come to your notice and benefit you until and unless you are ready to go out and meet them.go to 10Lesson 10 The Green Banana I had been wondering for some time about what educators like to call “l(fā)earning moments”, and I now knew

38、 I had just experienced two of them at once. (para. 5)refers to the two “l(fā)earning moments”The two things that suddenly dawned on him are: the fact that every civilization has wonderful treasure to share with others and the idea that every village, town, region or country has a right to regard itself

39、 as the center of the world.infinitive as objectgo to 11Lesson 10 The Green BananaI had at first doubted their claim, as I knew for a fact that the center was located somewhere else in New England. (para. 6)The author obviously was born and brought up in New England. Therefore he had always regarded

40、 it as the center of the world.go to 12adverbial clause of reasonWe tend to regard the center as that special place where we are known, , where things mean much to us, and where we ourselves have both identity and meaning: who or what sb./sth. is 身份 這張支票須憑身份證等有效證件兌現(xiàn)。 The cheque must be cashed on proof of such valid identification as identity card.身份證identity cardID card, but once a conscious breakthrough to a second center is made, a life-long perspective and collection can begin.the act of forcing a way through突圍；突破make a breakthrough to -enter, g