(六) Lines 42--47
1. Language Points
He needs it to encourage him in trying moment.
(1) trying : distressing. difficult
E.g. We had a trying day.
(2) try : cause to be tired, exhausted, out of patience, etc.
E.g. Time tries everything.
2. Questions for Discussion
(1) Why does the author use "sounds" and "guess" when he speaks of "conceit"?
---Conceit means excessive pride in oneself or in one's abilities. It is not usually a good characteristic or behavior. But to some extent, a surgeon needs it.
(2) What is it that a surgeon needs, conceit or self-confidence?
---Both. Self-confidence means adequate confidence in oneself and one's abilities. It's based on competence, experience and the like. Conceit , the feeling that one is better that others, is what a surgeon needs to help give self-confidence.
六.Summary Questions and Concluding Remarks
1. Summary Questions
(1) What's the making of a surgeon?
---It's a long and tough way. Not until he finishes the medical education and the hospital residency. Not until he builds up necessary confidence in himself.
(2) What had the author gone through before he became a surgeon?
---Emergency situations he encountered at night; the critical decisions he had had to make; the sleepless nights because of worries about his treatment; the experience of sweating through operations; the fear of making mistakes and the transition from doubts and uncertainties to self-confidence.
2. Concluding Remarks
---Self-confidence is the key to the making of a surgeon. But self-confidence is based on necessary knowledge, skills, experience and expertise. In addition , the sense of responsibility is another quality foe s qualified doctor. All these work ethics are required for professionals in various other fields as well.
Type of Lesson: Intensive Reading Book Two Unit Seven
