Unit 10 American LiteratureReadingA Sacrifice For Love(1862-1910)He was called father of the American modern short stories. He is a prolific( 多产的 )short-story writer who wrote about the life of ordinary people in New York City. And his stories are usually presented with humorous tone, realistic detail, and a surprising ending.careHis famous works: “ The Four Million ” 《四百万》"The Furnished Room " 《带家具出租的房间》"The Gift of the Magi " 《麦琪的礼物》、“Cabbages and Kings ” 《白菜与国王》、My heart will go on Every night in my dreams I see you I feel youThat is how I know you go on Far across the distance and spaces between usYou have come to show you go onNear, far, wherever you areI believe that the heart does go onOnce more you open the doorAnd you’re here in my heart And my heart will go on and onLove can touch us one time and last for a lifetimeAnd never let go till we’re one Love was when I loved youOne true time I hold toIn my life we’ll always go onNear, far, wherever you areI believe that the heart does go onOnce more you open the doorAnd you’re here in my heart And my heart will go on and onYou’re here there’s nothing I fearAnd I know that my heart will go onWe’ll stay forever this way You are safe in my heartAnd my heart will go on and onSkimming1.When does the story happen? Before Christmas Day2.Where does the story happen? At home3.Who is the story about? A couple: Della and JimListening 1. What are Della and Jim’s precious possessions? Della’s hair & Jim’s gold watch2. What gifts did they get for each other? Della: a gold watch chain Jim: a set of comb3. How did they manage to do this? They sold their own possession.ListeningDella’s lo...
