★Understand the use of footnotes in literature. Classic literature is often full of references to social and culture elements of the past. Footnotes may be used to explain these references and make the material easier to understand.

　　1．mature v． 成熟

　　2．define v. 使明确

　　3．overall adj. 总的，全体的

　　4．authoritative adj. 权威性的

　　5．footnote n. 脚注

　　1．Classic literature is too difficult for us to read now. Do you think so?

　　2．Which tip do you think is the most useful while reading the classics?

　　【答案】　1.Yes, I think so.Though difficult, it can be read little by little.

　　2．The last tip. Because I think footnotes are helpful to me.

Section Ⅰ　Welcome to the unit & Reading－Preparing

　　根据提示写出下列单词

　　1． n． 诗歌

　　2． n. 特征，特点

　　 adj. 典型的，独特的，特有的

　　3． n. 小说家

4． vt. 虐待；辱骂；滥用