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　　“I must confess that I think her as delightful a character as ever appeared in print, and how I shall be able to tolerate those who do not like her at least, I do not know.”In the flowery language of the early 19th century, that was how Jane Austen described her character Elizabeth Bennet in a letter to a friend.

　　Jane Austen need not have feared. Elizabeth has probably attracted more sympathy and admiration than any other of the author’s characters, male or female. She is a lively, quick -witted young woman with a strong sense of justice and a natural goodness that have widespread appeal.

　　One of the most interesting moments in“Pride and Prejudice”comes when Elizabeth reluctantly visits Darcy’s home, and perceives the high respect in which he is held by everyone around him. It is the turning point of the story, when she begins to see beyond Darcy’s pride and develop real feelings for him. It also shows Jane Austen’s skill at dealing with complex emotions and timeless themes in her deceptively simple stories.

　　活用词汇

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　　1. disgrace n.耻辱；丢脸的人(或事)

　　2. in print已出版

　　3. flowery adj.词藻华丽的

　　4. goodness n.善良；仁慈

　　Language Focus

　　Pattern A

　　Mr. Darcy represents the pride of the novel’s title, while the prejudice is represented by Elizabeth’s attitude toward Mr. Darcy.

　　句型：S + V, while/whereas + S + V

　　解析：连词while和whereas引导表示“对比”的副词从句，作“然而”解。while还可以表示“虽然”、“当…的时候”﹐使用的时候必须分清。

　　例1：Jake went out to the supermarket, while his roommate cleaned the apartment.

　　杰克去了超市，而他的室友则在打扫公寓。

　　例2：This month has been very dry, whereas last month it rained nearly every day.

　　这个月一直很干燥，然而上个月几乎每天都下雨。

　　Pattern B

　　Jane Austen need not have feared.

　　句型：need not + have p.p.

　　解析：本句型的意思是“过去不必做，但却做了…”，含“指责”、“后悔”之意，need在此是助动词。至于“didn’t need + to V”则指“过去不必做，也没做…”。

　　例1：I need not have finished it today, but I did anyway.

　　我大可不必今天完成它，但我还是完成了。

　　例2：You need not have gone to so much trouble just for me.

　　你大可不必为我如此大费周章。

　　翻译填空(请依前述句型及中文翻译完成下列各句)

　　1. This fish is only found in the sea, ______________ that one lives in lakes and rivers __________________________ .

　　这种鱼只有海里有，然而那种鱼湖泊及河流中也有。

　　2. James loves action movies, _____________ his girlfriend _______________comedies.

　　詹姆斯喜欢动作片，而他的女朋友则比较喜欢喜剧片。

　　3. Alicia was afraid that she would be ___________ ____________, but she _______________________________ ______________ worried.

　　艾丽西娅担心惹麻烦，但其实她根本不用害怕。

　　4. It seems we ________________________________________________ so early.

　　我们似乎不必这么早来。

　　造句练习(用提示的短语，造出语法正确、内容具体、意思清楚的句子。)

　　1. look down on

　　______________________________________________________

　　2. by the time

　　______________________________________________________

　　3. start off

　　______________________________________________________

　　Language Focus_答案:

　　1. while/whereas; as; well

　　2. while/whereas; prefers

　　3. in; trouble; need; not; have

　　4. needn’t have come

　　1. She is unpopular because she looks down on people.

　　2. By the time Henry got home, his wife was already asleep.

　　3. We started off the meal with a glass of wine.

　　Reading Question

　　After reading the article, choose the best answer to each question.

　　1. According to the article, why are Jane Austen’s novels still popular?

　　(A) They were first published 200 years ago.

　　(B) They do not contain any negative elements.

　　(C)Their themes appeal to all kinds of people.

　　(D)Their plots take place in many countries.

　　2.“Sense and Sensibility”was _____.

　　(A) the first of Austen’s novels to be published

　　(B) written before“Pride and Prejudice”

　　(C) completed when Jane Austen was sixteen

　　(D)the only novel published after Austen died

　　3. Why is Elizabeth’s relationship with Mr. Darcy difficult in the beginning?

　　(A) Because of their attitudes toward each other.

　　(B) Because of her pride and his prejudice.

　　(C)Because Elizabeth dislikes Mr. Darcy’s sister.

　　(D)Because Wickham is Mr. Darcy’s friend.

　　4. Which of these statements about Elizabeth is NOT true?

　　(A) She has a good sense of right and wrong.

　　(B)She is one of Austen’s most popular characters.

　　(C)She does not want to visit Mr. Darcy at first.

　　(D)She does not fall in love with Mr. Darcy.

　　Reading Questions_答案:

　　1. C 2. A 3. A 4. D

　　选择填空

　　请由下列(A)至(J)的选项中选出最适当的，合并成意思相通、语法正确的句子。

　　1. The most interesting part of the movie was ...

　　2. It is not difficult to see ...

　　3. Even boring old Frank ended up ...

　　4. Charlotte probably attracts more admiration ...

　　5. Although originally laughed at by his classmates, ...

　　(A) ... did he arrive here so late.

　　(B) ... Maurice won their respect.

　　(C) ... when the police officer found the children.

　　(D) ...shavingsa good time at the party.

　　(E) ... to everyone else in her family.

　　(F) ... why you areshavingsproblems at school.

　　(G) ... Peter did not have many friends.

　　(H) ... come after the hero was almost killed.

　　(I) ... told us some funny stories.

　　(J) ... than any other student in the class.

　　选择填空_答案:

　　1.C 2. F 3. D 4. J 5. B