课文重难点解析1. By taking the scientific developments of his day one step further, Jules Verne laid the foundation of modern science fiction. (Reading)lay the foundation(s) of ... 表示“奠定……的基础”。如：His ten years in America laid the foundation of his career. 他在美国的十年奠定了他事业的基础。The workers are laying the foundation of the huge building. 工人们正在给这幢巨大的建筑奠基。2. At the beginning of 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea, one of Verne’s most famous novels, ships are disappearing all over the world and it is believed to be caused by a sea monster. (Reading) 1) 注意：在描述小说或者电影情节等的时候，动词一般用现在时。2) 本句中 one of Verne’s most famous novels 作 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea 的同位语，用于补充说明这部小说的情况。3) 句中的现在进行时 ships are disappearing 并不是表示现在正在进行的动作或者正在发生的事情，而是表示说话人的某种情绪。如：You are always leaving your clothes on the floor! 你老是把衣服扔在地板上！（表示责备）She is always helping people.她总是帮助别人。（表示赞扬）He is continually reminding me of what I owe him. 他老是提起我欠他钱的事。（表示不耐烦）New varieties are appearing all the time. 新品种不断出现。（表示欣喜）3. Dr Aronnax, his servant and a Canadian whale hunter set out to find the monster. (Reading)1) set out 表示“从某地出发上路”。如： She set out at dawn. 她天一亮就动身了。 They set out on the last stage of their journey. 他们开始了旅行的最后一程。2) set out to do sth. 表示“（带着目的）开始做某事”，本句中即是这个用法。如：She set out to break the world land speed record. 她决心要打破陆上速度的世界记录。4. Dressed in diving suits, Captain Nemo and his guests walk around in this magic world, lighted by the lamps of the ship. (Reading)这是一个单句，该句最大的特点是其前后分别有一个过去分词短语。前面...
