英语阅读基础版第十六期：英语阅读基础版
英语阅读基础版第十六期：英语阅读基础版As the mother in the film desperately (拼命地) tries to stop her bao from leaving home she pops him into her mouth and swallows him. She is immediately filled with regret and sadness. Her desire to keep him close makes her lose him forever. What seems like a tragic ending however turns out to be merely a dream. That dream is a metaphor (隐喻) of the relationship between the mother and her real son
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Forever Little Baos
掌握“美式发音”技巧，一个句子就GO了！
THE STORY of a lonely mother whose little dumpling comes to life has touched the hearts of millions around the world. Written and directed by Chinese-Canadian Domee Shi (石之予) the Oscar-winning animated short film Bao tells a heart-warming tale of parental love and the loss felt when children grow older and leave home.
The mother in the short film finds great joy in caring for her little dumpling-boy. But all little "baos" grow up make friends and become independent. As the bao becomes a teen he pulls away from his mother and her protective attention. Instead of wanting to spend time with her the bao wants to chat on the phone and hang out with his friends. His mother however wants everything to stay the same. All teens can relate to this frustrating time when parents want to treat you like a "little dumpling" even though you're almost an adult.
The mother in Bao literally shaped and formed her little boy. This is symbolic of how parents feel they must shape and form their children into adults. As you become your own person parents naturally begin to worry and might try to maintain control.
As the mother in the film desperately (拼命地) tries to stop her bao from leaving home she pops him into her mouth and swallows him. She is immediately filled with regret and sadness. Her desire to keep him close makes her lose him forever. What seems like a tragic ending however turns out to be merely a dream. That dream is a metaphor (隐喻) of the relationship between the mother and her real son a metaphor that may feel familiar to you.
Are your parents overly protective? Do they make you feel like a "little dumpling"? If so it can help to remember the love and sadness of the mother in Bao. When you want to slam a door or roll your eyes (翻白眼) in frustration remember that your parents are motivated by love. Empathize with (设身处地感受) how your parents feel — they know you will soon fly off leaving them as empty nesters (空巢老人). While the desire to become more independent is normal you can express your feelings without "lashing out (猛烈抨击)" like the little bao does in the film. Ask them how you can have some privacy and independence in a way that makes them feel comfortable. And remember to reserve special time to remind them that in some way you will always be their "little bao".
教案
PRE-READING
1. Have you watched the Oscar-winning short film Bao? What do you think of the mother and the bao in the short film?
2. How is your relationship with your parents? Do you think they are over-protective?
WHILE READING
Sentences
1. All teens can relate to① this frustrating time when② parents want to treat you like a "little dumpling" even though you're almost an adult.
① 短语relate to的意思是“(对别人的问题、处境等)认同、理解”。
e.g. Laura finds it difficult to relate to her parents.
e.g. I know he feels upset and I can relate to that.
② when在这个句子中引导的是定语从句，对先行词time进行解释说明。
2. What① seems like a tragic ending however turns out to be② merely a dream.
① what在这个句子中引导了一个主语从句，what引导的部分在句子中作主语。
e.g. What we need is more money.
e.g. What really matters is that she wears a pair of white shoes.
② 短语turn out to be的意思是“结果是、竟然是”，有一种出乎人的意料之外的味道。
e.g. The weather yesterday turned out to be fine.
Vocabulary
Complete each sentence using one word from the box in its correct form. Note that there is one word more than you need and you can use each word only once.
independent protective naturally filled desire comfortable
1. Healthy eating habits help to ________ against many diseases.
2. At that time accepting his offer had seemed the most ________ thing in the world.
3. It was Harold's ________ to come back to his hometown after the war.
4. The length of time spent exercising ________ on the sport you are training for.
5. At weekends you can watch your favorite movies in the ________ of your own home.
Key: protect natural desire depends comfort
Translation
1. 皮特在自己的书桌前坐下，将注意力转向面前的试卷。(attention)
2. 由于有队员受伤，裁判被迫终止了比赛。(stop)
3. 经过几个小时的抢修，地铁服务终于恢复了正常。(normal)
Possible answers:
1. Peter sat down at his desk and turned his attention to the test paper in front of him.
2. The judge was forced to stop the game because a player was injured.
3. After several hours of emergency repairs the subway service was finally back to normal.
Comprehension
Choose the best answer.
1. Which of the following statements about Bao is INCORRECT?
A. It was warmly received by audiences worldwide.
B. The director aims to express her dissatisfaction with Chinese parenting style through the short film.
C. Both Chinese parents and children can relate to the short film when they watch it.
D. The story reveals the typical relationship between Chinese parents and their children.
2. In the animated short film Bao the mother swallows her bao because ______.
A. she doesn't want to care for her bao any more
B. she is angry that her bao quarrels with her
C. she doesn't want her bao to grow up
D. she wants to keep her bao close
3. In the last paragraph the author ______.
A. expresses her support for Chinese parenting style
B. suggests parents and children communicate more with each other
C. wants children to show understanding to their parents in any case
D. calls on parents to show more respect to their children
Key: BDB
after reading
Have a deep conversation with your parents. Tell them what you feel about them and how you want them to treat you.
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