大学英语综合教程3 —Unit4

English Song — “Old and Wise”

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Alan Parsons ProjectListen to the Song Questions about the Song About the Author — Bertrand Russell Background Information Edward Gibbon University of Cambridge Girton College

Discussion

English Song — “Old and Wise”

Old and Wise — Alan Parsons ProjectAs far as my eyes can see There are shadows approaching me And to those I left behind I wanted you to know You’ve always shared my deepest thoughts You follow where I go

Alan Parsons ProjectListen to the Song Questions about the Song About the Author — Bertrand Russell Background Information Edward Gibbon University of Cambridge Girton College

Discussion

And oh, when I’m old and wise Bitter words mean little to me Autumn winds will blow right through me And someday in the mist of time When they asked me if I knew you I’d smile and say you were a friend of mine And the sadness would be lifted from my eyes Oh when I’m old and wise

English Song — “Old and Wise”

Alan Parsons ProjectListen to the Song Questions about the Song About the Author — Bertrand Russell Background Information Edward Gibbon University of Cambridge Girton College

As far as my eyes can see There are shadows surrounding me And to those I leave behind I want you all to know You’ve always shared my darkest hours I’ll miss you when I go And oh, when I’m old and wise Heavy words that tossed and blew me Like autumn winds that will blow right through me And someday in the mist of time When they ask you if you knew me Remember that you were a friend of mine As the final curtain falls before my eyes Oh when I’m old and wise As far as my eyes can see

Discussion

English Song — “Old and Wise”

Questions about the Song 1. As an “old and wise” man, how does one face his relatives or friends pass away? Keep them in mind but never live in sadness. 2. To an “old and wise” man, what is the right attitude towards death? Dying is as natural as living. As an “old and wise” man, one should not suffer from the fear of death because he has known human joys and sorrows, and has made all the achievements he is able to make. 3. Have you ever thought someday you will be an old person? How will you arrange your life then? 4. How to be an “old and wise” person?

Alan Parsons ProjectListen to the Song Questions about the Song About the Author — Bertrand Russell Background Information Edward Gibbon University of Cambridge Girton College

Discussion

English Song — “Old and Wise”

Famous Quotes from Bertrand Russell 1. All human activity is prompted by desire. 2. Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. 3. To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already three parts dead. 4. In all affairs it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted. 5. The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of th

emselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.

Alan Parsons ProjectListen to the Song Questions about the Song About the Author — Bertrand Russell Background Information Edward Gibbon University of Cambridge Girton College

Discussion

English Song — “Old and Wise”

Chronology of Bertrand Russell In 1872 In 1910 In 1918 In 1938 In 1945 Born in Wales, UK Wrote major early work Principles of Mathematics Put in prison for his vocal protests against war Took an academic post in America His book named A History of Western Philosophy sold well and removed his financial troubles

Alan Parsons ProjectListen to the Song Questions about the Song About the Author — Bertrand Russell Background Information Edward Gibbon Girton College University of Cambridge

In 1950 In 1970

Won Nobel Prize for literatureDied

Discussion

Parts Para.Part Division of the Text

Main Ideas The hereditary factor: From one’s ancestors one can acquire the right genes as well as guidance on how best to remain young. The health factor: Russell has little to say on this, other than admitting that his lifestyle is mostly wholesome. The psychological factor: We should guard against the danger of undue absorption in the past and that of clinging to youth in the hope of sucking vigour from its vitality. The broader interests factor: Strong impersonal interests may ensure us an easy and successful old age and the best way to overcome the fear of death is to make our interests wider and more impersonal until our life becomes merged in the universal life.

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Detailed Reading

With wit and humor, Bertrand Russell proposes a recipe for living a healthy life at an advanced age. He also provides insights into the issue of life and death, and the relationship between the individual and the universal life.

1. 关于；有关Useful Expressions Table Completion Optional Classroom Activities Group Discussion

as regards cut off in the flower of one’s youth in infancy popular science recipe for remaining young on the grounds that … guard against cling to in the hope of

2. 使夭折；切断 3. 风华正茂 4. 处于婴幼儿时期； 处于初期阶段 5. 科普读物 6. 保持年轻的秘诀 7. 以……为理由 8. 防止，防范；警惕 9. 依恋 10. 怀着……的希望

Writing PracticeTalk about the Pictures Proverbs and Quotations

11. 漠视；不予关注Useful Expressions Table Completion Optional Classroom Activities Group Discussion

become / be indifferent to owing to concern oneself with / about render material services be oppressed by become / be merged into universal life individual being decay of vitality carry on (doing sth.)

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