the Ghost of Christmas Yet

to come? Learn some new words: present, dead

4) Finish 2d: Answer the questions. Some answers need to be inferred.

a. Why does Scrooge hate Christmas?

He is mean and only thinks about himself. He doesn't treat others nicely. He just cares about whether he can make more money.

b. Does Scrooge have a lot of friends? Why or why not?

No, he doesn't. He is mean and only thinks about himself.

c. Why was Jacob Marley punished after he died?

He is mean and only thinks about himself, and doesn't treat others nicely.

　　　　d. Does Jacob Marley want to help Scrooge? How do you know?

Yes, he does. He warns Scrooge to change his ways if he doesn't want to end up like him. He also tells Scrooge to expect three spirits to visit him.

e. How does Scrooge feel when he wakes up on Christmas Day?

He feels scared.

f. What does Scrooge do after seeing three spirits?

He decides to change his life and promises to be a better person. He happily celebrates Christmas with his relatives. He also gives gifts to people in need. He now treats everyone with kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy everywhere he goes.

Learn some new words: punish, warmth

Step 5 Language points

1. But behind all these things lies the true meaning of Christmas...

lie v. (lay, lain) 存在; 平躺; 处于

注意与lay的区别：

lay v. (laid, laid)下蛋; 产卵

【运用】用lie或lay的适当形式填空。

1) ________ in bed all the time is bad for your health.