Unit 3 Unit three g 1. to learn the new words and expre 3. to analyze the structure of the text II. Teaching focus l. key words: Text a character, tolerance, compromise, mutual, overlook, expectation, divorce, resistance, counsel, subsequent, reservation, prejudice, charm, confirm, suspect, hesitate, cancel proceed, resolve Text B brilliant, arrange, ingred ient, concerning, anticipate, compel, behalf, innocent, dialect, hopeful, somehow, miserable, modest 2. key phrases and expressions: Text a ups and downs, work out, fora time, meet with, all along, have nothing to do with on the surface. at one's worst take care of Text B come up with, win over, from head to toe, think of, hold one's breath, proceed to do even though, put sb. to bed IIITeaching steps First period: Text A Marriage across the nations Introduction Choosing a life-long partner can be one of the most challenging communication tasks for many people. Staying with that partner during sickness and health, in hard times and in good times, takes much skill and patience beyond the initial love that brings two people together. In this unit you will meet Gail and Mark who face the added problems that two different races bring to a marriage. You will observe how both cultures miss understanding each other's customs when you read about Rich's first meeting with his girlfriends Chinese family IL Str Part 1(Parasl-4)Gail and Mark think they understand each other very well and it's time for them to ge married Part2 (Paras5-9)Gail's mother protests their marriage and advises Gail to wait for another few years Part 3 (10-21)Gail's father still doesnt agree to their decision and gail debates with Ill. Language points
Unit 3 Unit Three I Teaching aims: 1. to learn the new words and expressions; 2. to improve reading skills 3. to analyze the structure of the text II.Teaching focus: 1.key words: Text A character, tolerance, compromise, mutual, overlook, expectation, divorce, resistance, counsel, subsequent, reservation, prejudice, charm, confirm, suspect, hesitate, cancel, proceed, resolve Text B brilliant, arrange, ingredient, concerning, anticipate, compel, behalf, innocent, dialect, hopeful, somehow, miserable, modest 2.key phrases and expressions: Text A: ups and downs, work out, for a time, meet with, all along, have nothing to do with, on the surface, at one's worst, take care of Text B: come up with, win over, from head to toe, think of, hold one's breath, proceed to do even though, put sb. to bed III.Teaching steps: First period: Text A ~~ Marriage Across the Nations ~~ I.Introduction Choosing a life-long partner can be one of the most challenging communication tasks for many people. Staying with that partner during sickness and health, in hard times and in good times, takes much skill and patience beyond the initial love that brings two people together. In this unit you will meet Gail and Mark who face the added problems that two different races bring to a marriage. You will observe how both cultures miss understanding each other’s customs when you read about Rich’s first meeting with his girlfriend’s Chinese family. II.Structure: Part 1.(Paras1-4) Gail and Mark think they understand each other very well and it’s time for them to ge married. Part2.(Paras5-9) Gail’s mother protests their marriage and advises Gail to wait for another few years. Part 3.(10-21) Gail’s father still doesn’t agree to their decision and Gail debates with him III.Language points:
1. Gail and I imagined a quiet wedding. (Para. 1 Meaning: Gail and I planned to have(or: thought about having )a wedding without many people or without much activit imagine:vt (Here) plan to have, think about having We imagine a quiet holiday at home for this summer after a busy year If“ Imagine” is followed directly by a verb or a“noun+verb” structure, the verb should be in the -ing form. Examples: It s hard to imagine living in a place where there are no telephones or cars I can' t imagine george being unfair to anyone 2... we had experienced the usual ups and downs of a couple learning to know, understand, and respect each other. (Para. 1) Meaning: Like any other couples who were learning to know, understand, and respect each other, we had had both happy and unhappy periods 3 . . the usual ups and downsof a couple.(Para. 1) ups and downs: a mix of good experiences and bad experiences Life is full of ups and downs. He has seen the ups and downs in the history of the relations between the two 4. But through it all we had honestly confronted the weaknesses and strengths of each others characters.(Para. 1) Meaning: But in experiencing all the ups and downs we had honestly faced and tried to deal with the weak sides and good sides of each other's characters through: prep. from the beginning to the end of ad honestly confronted the weaknesses and strengths of each othe weaknesses and strengths: weak points and strong points It' s important to know your own weaknesses and strengths character: n. all the qualities that make a person or place different from other people He has a strong but gentle character The twins look the same but have very different characters 6. Our racial and cultural differences enhanced our relationship and taught us a great deal about tolerance, compromise, and being open with each other. (Para. 2) Meaning: Our racial and cultural differences helped to better our relationship and taught us a great deal about how one recognizes and respects the beliefs or practices of the other(that is, tolerance), how one settles d ifferences between us by sharing decision responsibilities(that is compromise) and being honest with each other 7. Our racial and cultural differences enhanced our relationship and taught us a great deal about tolerance, compromise, and being open with each other. ( Para. 2) tolerance: n 1)[U] willingness or ability to accept sth, quality of allowing other people to say and do as they like, even if you do not agree or like it Try and show some tolerance. It' s a culture in which there is absolutely no tolerance of disagreement 2)[U] the ability to bear sth. unpleasant, or to continue existing in spite of bad conditions
1. Gail and I imagined a quiet wedding. (Para. 1) Meaning: Gail and I planned to have (or: thought about having) a wedding without many people or without much activity. imagine: vt. (Here) plan to have, think about having ... We imagine a quiet holiday at home for this summer after a busy year. If “imagine” is followed directly by a verb or a “noun + verb” structure, the verb should be in the -ing form. Examples: It’s hard to imagine living in a place where there are no telephones or cars I can’t imagine George being unfair to anyone. 2. … we had experienced the usual ups and downs of a couple learning to know, understand, and respect each other. (Para. 1) Meaning: Like any other couples who were learning to know, understand, and respect each other, we had had both happy and unhappy periods. 3.… the usual ups and downsof a couple…(Para. 1) ups and downs: a mix of good experiences and bad experiences Life is full of ups and downs. He has seen the ups and downs in the history of the relations between the two countries.。 4.But through it all we had honestly confronted the weaknesses and strengths of each other’s characters. (Para. 1) Meaning: But in experiencing all the ups and downs we had honestly faced and tried to deal with the weak sides and good sides of each other’s characters. through: prep. from the beginning to the end of 5. … had honestly confronted the weaknesses and strengths of each other’s characters. (Para. 1) weaknesses and strengths: weak points and strong points It’s important to know your own weaknesses and strengths. character: n. all the qualities that make a person or place different from other people or places He has a strong but gentle character. The twins look the same but have very different characters. 6. Our racial and cultural differences enhanced our relationship and taught us a great deal about tolerance, compromise, and being open with each other. (Para. 2) Meaning: Our racial and cultural differences helped to better our relationship and taught us a great deal about how one recognizes and respects the beliefs or practices of the other (that is, tolerance), how one settles differences between us by sharing decision responsibilities (that is compromise) and being honest with each other. 7. Our racial and cultural differences enhanced our relationship and taught us a great deal about tolerance, compromise, and being open with each other. (Para. 2) tolerance: n.1) [U] willingness or ability to accept sth., quality of allowing other people to say and do as they like, even if you do not agree or like it Try and show some tolerance. It’s a culture in which there is absolutely no tolerance of disagreement. 2) [U] the ability to bear sth. unpleasant, or to continue existing in spite of bad conditions
My tolerance of heat is greater after having lived in the Far East for a couple of years A compromise is a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want, because of situations or because they are considering the wishes of other people. Examples He asked $1, 500 for his old car, but I thought it was only worth $1, 000. We finally reached a compromise and I paid $1, 250 ompromise" can be used as an intransitive verb with a related meaning He asked more than I was willing to pay, so we compromised on a price in between 8... and being open with each other. (Para. 2) open a. willing to talk honestly, frank Lets be open with each other 9. Gail sometimes wondered why I and other blacks were so involved with the racial ISSU Meaning: Gail sometimes expressed a wish to know why I and other blacks gave so much time, energy and attention to the racial issue (be/get)involved with: give a lot of time, effort, or attention to. He was involved with working out a plan 10. . she seemed to forget the subtler forms of racial hatred in american society. (Para. 2) caning: She seemed to forget the forms of American racial hatred that are not so subtle: a. slight, not obvious, not easy to notice, understand or explain There are subtle differences in meaning between these two word hatred: n a very strong feeling of not liking someone or something 11. Gail and i had no illusions about what the future held for us as a married. mixed couple in America.( Para. 3) Meaning: Gail and I were not idealistic about what the future would offer us in America as a married couple, one being black and the other being white lusion: n. [C] false idea, belief or impression I have no illusions about his ability he is just no good This word is often used in the phrase: " be under an illusion", which means: believe wrongly". This phrase is usually followed by a that-clause We are all under the illusion that the country is doing well economically, but in fact it is in serious d ifficult 12. our mutual trust and respect. (Para. 3 mutual: a 1)(of feeling or an action) felt or done by each to the other Their working together was based on mutual respect, trust and understanding to give mutual support and encouragement 2)shared by two or more people mutual interests The plan was ended by mutual agreement 3..they overlooked serious personality conflicts in the expectation that marriage was an automatic way to make everything work out right. (Para. 4)
My tolerance of heat is greater after having lived in the Far East for a couple of years. compromise: n. A compromise is a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want, because of situations or because they are considering the wishes of other people. Examples: He asked $1,500 for his old car, but I thought it was only worth $1,000. We finally reached a compromise and I paid $1,250. “Compromise” can be used as an intransitive verb with a related meaning. He asked more than I was willing to pay, so we compromised on a price in between. 8. ... and being open with each other. (Para. 2) open: a. willing to talk honestly, frank Let’s be open with each other. 9. Gail sometimes wondered why I and other blacks were so involved with the racial issue, ... (Para.2) Meaning: Gail sometimes expressed a wish to know why I and other blacks gave so much time, energy and attention to the racial issue. (be / get) involved with: give a lot of time, effort, or attention to ... He was involved with working out a plan. 10. … she seemed to forget the subtler forms of racial hatred in American society.(Para.2) Meaning: She seemed to forget the forms of American racial hatred that are not so obvious. subtle: a. slight, not obvious, not easy to notice, understand or explain There are subtle differences in meaning between these two words. hatred: n. a very strong feeling of not liking someone or something 11. Gail and I had no illusions about what the future held for us as a married, mixed couple in America. (Para.3) Meaning: Gail and I were not idealistic about what the future would offer us in America as a married couple, one being black and the other being white. illusion: n. [C] false idea, belief or impression I have no illusions about his ability ; he is just no good. This word is often used in the phrase: “be under an illusion”, which means : “believe wrongly”. This phrase is usually followed by a that-clause. We are all under the illusion that the country is doing well economically, but in fact it is in serious difficulty. 12. our mutual trust and respect. (Para.3) mutual: a.1) (of feeling or an action) felt or done by each to the other Their working together was based on mutual respect, trust and understanding. to give mutual support and encouragement 2) shared by two or more people mutual interests The plan was ended by mutual agreement. 13. … they overlooked serious personality conflicts in the expectation that marriage was an automatic way to make everything work out right. (Para. 4)
Meaning: They ignored serious personality conflicts. They hoped that everything would go right automatically when they lived their married life. overlook vt 1)fail to notice or realize how important something is, miss You have overlooked several of the mistakes in this work The secretary is very careful and never overlooks any little points 2)pretend not to notice, forgive We ll overlook your bad behavior this time, but don't do it again She overlooked his offensiveness and tried to pretend nothing had happened 3)have or give a view of (a place) from above Her bedroom has large windows overlooking a lake 14. .. in the expectation that marriage was an automatic way to make everything work out right. ( Para. 4) expectation: n. firm belief or hope that something will happen Notice that this word is very often used in some set phrases We thought Mary would pass, but contrary to(or: against)(all) expectation(s), she djdn’t. They closed the windows in expectation of rain.他们预料天要下雨,就关上了窗 15. work out: 1)have as a result, turn out, happen or progress in a certain way In this sense, the verb phrase is intransitive How the situation will eventually work out only time can tell 2)find by reasoning or figuring Have you worked out the answer? She had worked out that it would cost over 100 dollars The police couldn t work out how the thieves had entered the build ing 16. That point was emphasized by the fact that Gail's parents, after thirty-five years of marriage, were going through a bitter and painful divorce,.( Para. 4) Meaning: That point was made particularly true when Gail s parents, after thirty-five years of marriage, were experiencing a bitter and painful divorce go through: experience The country has gone through too many wars go through hardships 17. divorce: n. formal end ing of a marriage by law She got a divorce from him last year It was such a shame when Martha and Jamie divorced She divorced her husband after so many years of unhappiness 18. for a time: for a certain period; temporarily The professor stayed in London for a time For a time the police thought she might be guilty 19. When Gail spread the news of our wedd ing plans to her family she met with some Meaning: When Gail told her family of our wedding plans, her family expressed their views opposed to the wedding meet with: experience
Meaning: They ignored serious personality conflicts. They hoped that everything would go right automatically when they lived their married life. overlook: vt.1) fail to notice or realize how important something is, miss You have overlooked several of the mistakes in this work. The secretary is very careful and never overlooks any little points. 2) pretend not to notice; forgive We’ll overlook your bad behavior this time, but don’t do it again. She overlooked his offensiveness and tried to pretend nothing had happened. 3) have or give a view of (a place) from above Her bedroom has large windows overlooking a lake. 14. … in the expectation that marriage was an automatic way to make everything work out right. (Para. 4) expectation: n. firm belief or hope that something will happen Notice that this word is very often used in some set phrases. We thought Mary would pass, but contrary to (or: against) (all) expectation(s), she didn’t. They closed the windows in expectation of rain. 他们预料天要下雨, 就关上了窗 户。 15.work out:1) have as a result, turn out, happen or progress in a certain way. In this sense, the verb phrase is intransitive. How the situation will eventually work out only time can tell. 2) find by reasoning or figuring Have you worked out the answer? She had worked out that it would cost over 100 dollars. The police couldn’t work out how the thieves had entered the building. 16. That point was emphasized by the fact that Gail’s parents, after thirty-five years of marriage, were going through a bitter and painful divorce, … (Para.4) Meaning: That point was made particularly true when Gail’s parents, after thirty-five years of marriage, were experiencing a bitter and painful divorce. go through: experience The country has gone through too many wars. go through hardships 17.divorce: n. formal ending of a marriage by law She got a divorce from him last year. It was such a shame when Martha and Jamie divorced！ She divorced her husband after so many years of unhappiness. 18. for a time: for a certain period; temporarily The professor stayed in London for a time. For a time the police thought she might be guilty. 19. When Gail spread the news of our wedding plans to her family she met with some resistance. Meaning: When Gail told her family of our wedding plans, her family expressed their views opposed to the wedding. meet with: experience
I met with some difficulties in suffering the net In add ition, if something such as an idea, plan, or new book meets with or is met with a particular reaction, it gets that reaction from people resistance: n against or refusing to accept something There has been a lot of resistance to this new law The idea met with some resistanc 19. all along: throughout a period of time I suspected all along that she was lying I knew the truth all along 20. be supportive of: a. giving encouragement, help, etc. especially to someone in difficulty Mary was so supportive of me when I was fired last year 21. Upon(or: On) hearing the news, she burst into tears He got a good job upon(or: on) graduation 22.... Deborah counseled Gail to be really sure she was doing the right thing.(Para. 5) counsel: vt 1)advise counsel sb. to go at once She counseled them not to accept his explanation They counseled patience(caution) 2)give advice and support to The school is now provid ing a service to counsel students with drug problems 23. subsequently: ad. afterwards He escaped from prison but was subsequently recaptured Subsequently, they heard that he had left the country Please notice that this word is not to be confused with" consequently", which means “ as a result, therefore”. Compare The bank refused to help the company; consequently, it went out of business 24..I harbored reservations about a mixed marriage, prejudices you mig call them. (Para.7) Meaning: I had doubts whether a marriage between a white and a black would work out well, which you might even call prejudices harbor: vt have(feelings, thoughts, images, etc. )in ones mind over a long period of He harbors a secret hatred against his father For years he harbored a secret wish to become a painter reservations:n. If you have reservations about something, you have doubts about it or you are not sure that it is entirely good or right 24. prejudice: n unreasonable dislike or like of one group of people or thing over A judge must be free from prejudice She is prejudiced against has a prejudice) French wine because she is Italian 25. When we met I saw him as my beloved, intelligent, charming, and caring.(Para. 7)
I met with some difficulties in suffering the net.。 In addition, if something such as an idea, plan, or new book meets with or is met with a particular reaction, it gets that reaction from people. resistance: n. against or refusing to accept something There has been a lot of resistance to this new law. The idea met with some resistance. 19.all along: throughout a period of time I suspected all along that she was lying. I knew the truth all along. 20.be supportive of: a. giving encouragement, help, etc. especially to someone in difficulty Mary was so supportive of me when I was fired last year. 21.Upon (or: On) hearing the news, she burst into tears. He got a good job upon (or: on) graduation. 22. ... Deborah counseled Gail to be really sure she was doing the right thing. (Para.5) counsel: vt.1) advise counsel sb. to go at once She counseled them not to accept his explanation. They counseled patience (caution) 2) give advice and support to The school is now providing a service to counsel students with drug problems. 23. subsequently: ad. afterwards He escaped from prison but was subsequently recaptured. Subsequently, they heard that he had left the country. Please notice that this word is not to be confused with “consequently”, which means “as a result, therefore”. Compare: The bank refused to help the company; consequently, it went out of business. 24. … I harbored reservations about a mixed marriage, prejudices you might even call them. (Para.7) Meaning: I had doubts whether a marriage between a white and a black would work out well, which you might even call prejudices. harbor: vt. have (feelings, thoughts, images, etc.) in one’s mind over a long period of time He harbors a secret hatred against his father. For years he harbored a secret wish to become a painter. reservations: n. If you have reservations about something, you have doubts about it or you are not sure that it is entirely good or right. I have some reservations about his story. 24. prejudice: n. unreasonable dislike or like of one group of people or thing over another A judge must be free from prejudice. v: She is prejudiced against (= has a prejudice) French wine because she is Italian. 25. When we met I saw him as my beloved, intelligent, charming, and caring. (Para.7)
Meaning: When we met i regarded him as the one i loved because he was smart attractive and caring see…as: Imagine, regard or perceive….as His father saw him as a man who could not make a living for himself I see it as my duty to find him a job Many girls have normal body weight, but they see themselves as being fat beloved: n. a (a person who is) dearly loved It was a gift from my beloved 26.". ours was an ideal marriage with every indication that it would last forever. Meaning: Our marriage was perfectly good and it was very likely that it would last forever In this sentence“ every” has a very commonly used meaning:“ as much as possible” total; entire”.E There is every chance that she will succeed There is every reason to believe that he is telling the truth indication: n a sign that suggests or indicates something There are various indications that another financial crisis is coming soon There are some indications that interest rates will soon fall 27. We ve been through so much together. (Para. 8) Meaning: We ve experienced so many things together 28. at one's worst: when one is behaving as unpleasantly as possible This was his mother at her worst: her voice was sharp and loud, and she was to be angry at anyone 29 confirm: vt 1)show that something is definitely true X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones afety rules are needed The recent airplane crash confirms my belief that stronger 2)make(a plan or meeting )certain, often by telephone or writing a note asking us to confirm when we would be arriving I'd like to confirm a reservation for a double room on the first of July 30. learn of: find out about something amples I learned of the accident only yesterday It was only after his death that she learned of his affair with Betty 31. suspect: vt believe(esp. something bad )to be true or likely He seems poor, but I suspect that he has quite a lot of money We suspect they ll be a little late Compa doubt: believe that something is probably not true or possible I doubt that he ll come i doubt what he said 32. harsh: a 1)cruel, severe, showing a lack of sympathy His family wouldnt survive the harsh winter That is a very harsh punishment to give a young child 2)unpleasantly rough or sharp, esp. to the senses
Meaning: When we met I regarded him as the one I loved because he was smart, attractive and caring. see ... as: imagine, regard or perceive ... as His father saw him as a man who could not make a living for himself. I see it as my duty to find him a job. Many girls have normal body weight, but they see themselves as being fat. beloved: n. & a. (a person who is) dearly loved It was a gift from my beloved 26..… ours was an ideal marriage with every indication that it would last forever. (Para.7) Meaning: Our marriage was perfectly good and it was very likely that it would last forever. In this sentence “every”has a very commonly used meaning: “as much as possible” or “total; entire”. Examples: There is every chance that she will succeed. There is every reason to believe that he is telling the truth. indication: n. a sign that suggests or indicates something There are various indications that another financial crisis is coming soon. There are some indications that interest rates will soon fall. 27. We’ve been through so much together. (Para.8) Meaning: We’ve experienced so many things together. 28.at one’s worst: when one is behaving as unpleasantly as possible This was his mother at her worst: her voice was sharp and loud, and she was to be angry at anyone. 29 confirm: vt.1) show that something is definitely true The recent airplane crash confirms my belief that stronger safety rules are needed. X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones. 2) make (a plan or meeting) certain, often by telephone or writing a note asking us to confirm when we would be arriving I'd like to confirm a reservation for a double room on the first of July.。 30. learn of: find out about something. Examples I learned of the accident only yesterday. It was only after his death that she learned of his affair with Betty. 31. suspect: vt. believe (esp. something bad) to be true or likely He seems poor, but I suspect that he has quite a lot of money. We suspect they’ll be a little late. Compare: doubt: believe that something is probably not true or possible. I doubt that he’ll come. I doubt what he said. 32.harsh: a.1) cruel, severe, showing a lack of sympathy His family wouldn’t survive the harsh winter. That is a very harsh punishment to give a young child. 2) unpleasantly rough or sharp, esp. to the senses
The noise is too harsh to the ear I don t like the color of that dress it s too harsh 33 hesitate: Vi. pause slightly while someone is doing or saying something, or just before one does or says it, usually because one is uncertain, embarrassed, or worried In case you need something, please don' t hesitate We do not hesitate to give our lives for our country, let alone suffer some hardships The russian foreign minister yesterd ay cancelled his visit to washington She cancelled her order 35. proceed: vi 1)start to do something, often after doing something else first s soon as he came in, he proceeded to tell us all his troubles 2)advance, move in a particular direction, go on The interview proceeded in a most friendly environment 36. quote: vt state something because it supports what one is saying The writer frequently quoted Shakespea He quotes the bible. 37idealistic: a trying to live accord ing to high principles or perfect standards, often in a way that is not practical or shows a lack of understand ing of the real world 38. resolve: vt 1 )find a solution to(a problem, crisis, etc. ) end(a difficulty, etc We need to Ive this diff The couple resolved their differences and made an effort to get along 2)decide, d The company resolved to take further actions against the thieves She resolved that she would never speak to him again 39.. its never too late to change your mind. (Para. 21) Meaning: You can change your mind any time, however soon or late Other examples with the pattern "never too. to(do)": One is never too old to learn No one is so old that he cannot learn. It is never too late to mend (proverb) ISummary V. Homework: translation on Page70 econd period: Finish Exercises of Text A d text B CRich First meeting his future mother-in-law The story tells of Richs first meeting with his girl friends Chinese family. At the first sight of him, his future mother-in-law made a bad comment on his appearance What was worse. as a result of d ifferent cultural backgrounds he misunderstood Chinese customs and finally messed up everything. Obviously he failed miserably to please his future mother-in-law, but he himself evev could not realize this point 1. come up with think of and suggest(an idea, plan, etc
The noise is too harsh to the ear. I don’t like the color of that dress; it’s too harsh.. 33.hesitate: vi. pause slightly while someone is doing or saying something, or just before one does or says it, usually because one is uncertain, embarrassed, or worried about it In case you need something, please don’t hesitate to ask me. We do not hesitate to give our lives for our country, let alone suffer some hardships. 34.cancel: vt. stop something from happening The Russian foreign minister yesterday cancelled his visit to Washington. She cancelled her order. 35. proceed: vi.1) start to do something, often after doing something else first As soon as he came in, he proceeded to tell us all his troubles. 2) advance, move in a particular direction, go on The interview proceeded in a most friendly environment. 36.quote: vt. state something because it supports what one is saying. The writer frequently quoted Shakespeare. He quotes the Bible. 37.idealistic: a. trying to live according to high principles or perfect standards, often in a way that is not practical or shows a lack of understanding of the real world. 38.resolve: vt.1)find a solution to (a problem, crisis, etc.), end (a difficulty, etc.) We need to resolve this difference quickly. The couple resolved their differences and made an effort to get along. 2) decide; determine The company resolved to take further actions against the thieves. She resolved that she would never speak to him again. 39. … it’s never too late to change your mind. (Para.21) Meaning: You can change your mind any time, however soon or late. Other examples with the pattern “never too… to (do)”: One is never too old to learn. (= No one is so old that he cannot learn.) It is never too late to mend. (proverb) IV.Summary: V.Homework: translation on Page70 Second period: Finish Exercises of Text A Third period: Text B ~~Rich First Meeting His Future Mother-in-law~~ 1.Introduction The story tells of Rich’s first meeting with his girl friend’s Chinese family.At the first sight of him, his future mother-in-law made a bad comment on his appearance. What was worse, as a result of different cultural backgrounds, he misunderstood Chinese customs and finally messed up everything. Obviously he failed miserably to please his future mother-in-law, but he himself evev could not realize this point. II.Language points: 1.come up with: think of and suggest (an idea, plan, etc.)
He couldn' t come up with an answer The airline has come up with a novel solution to the problem of jet lag 2. brilliant: a 1) very good very clever or skilful The piano player gave a brilliant performance It was in many ways a brilliant plan 2)full of light, shining or bright in co The rooms were all painted brilliant white He flashed me a brilliant smile 3. win... over: persuade somebody te with We failed in winning him over to our side The lawyer won over the jury by his moving defense 4. arrange: vt 1)make plans for something to happen, plan the details of(a future event); organize We have arranged a party. A special show was arranged to admit free the family members of the miners 5. My instructions are in my fingers.(Para. 4) Meaning: ( Unlike Auntie Suyuan who can only cook while looking at directions, )I am so skilled that I can prepare and cook without much thinking as if my fingers did it by themselves 6. ingredient: n. [C] any of foods that are combined to make a particular dish There is a list of ingredients on the side of the packet Flour and fat are the most important ingredients when making this cake 7. chop: vt cut something into pieces with strong downward movements of a knife or 8..I was afraid the tips of her fingers would become one of the ingredients of the purple vegetable and pork dish. (Para. 4 Meaning: I was afraid that her finger tips would get cut off and became one of the ingredients in the dish purple: a. of a reddish-blue color I spoke to him concerning his behavior Concerning your letter, I am pleased to inform you that you are to receive the order by the end of this week 10. from head to toe over the whole length of one's body She was dressed in black from head to toe They looked him over from head to toe 11.check. against: (measure or value something) by comparing it with the other We should check the factory' s productivity against the agreed target Our policies have to be checked against one clear test: will they improve the peoples living standard? 12. anticipate: vt. guess or imagine in advance(what will happen) and take the necessary action in order to be ready In business, you ve got to anticipate how your competitors will act
He couldn’t come up with an answer. The airline has come up with a novel solution to the problem of jet lag. 2.brilliant: a 1) very good, very clever or skilful The piano player gave a brilliant performance. It was in many ways a brilliant plan. 2) full of light, shining or bright in color The rooms were all painted brilliant white. He flashed me a brilliant smile. 3.win ... over: persuade somebody to support or agree with you We failed in winning him over to our side. The lawyer won over the jury by his moving defense. 4.arrange: vt 1) make plans for something to happen, plan the details of (a future event); organize We have arranged a party. A special show was arranged to admit free the family members of the miners. 5.My instructions are in my fingers. (Para.4) Meaning: (Unlike Auntie Suyuan who can only cook while looking at directions,) I am so skilled that I can prepare and cook without much thinking as if my fingers did it by themselves. 6. ingredient: n. [C] any of foods that are combined to make a particular dish There is a list of ingredients on the side of the packet. Flour and fat are the most important ingredients when making this cake. 7.chop: vt. cut something into pieces with strong downward movements of a knife or an axe 8. …I was afraid the tips of her fingers would become one of the ingredients of the purple vegetable and pork dish. (Para.4) Meaning: I was afraid that her finger tips would get cut off and became one of the ingredients in the dish. purple: a. of a reddish-blue color 9.concerning: prep. with regard to, about I spoke to him concerning his behavior. Concerning your letter, I am pleased to inform you that you are to receive the order by the end of this week. 10. from head to toe: over the whole length of one’s body She was dressed in black from head to toe. They looked him over from head to toe. 11.check ... against: (measure or value something) by comparing it with the other thing We should check the factory’s productivity against the agreed target. Our policies have to be checked against one clear test: will they improve the people’s living standard? 12.anticipate: vt. guess or imagine in advance (what will happen) and take the necessary action in order to be ready In business, you’ve got to anticipate how your competitors will act
He tried to anticipate all my need lor ara Meaning:.he was also younger than me junior:n. 1)someone younger He is three She is my junior by three years 2)(someone)of low or lower status a junior officer a junior partner in a law firm 14 on the .. side rather a little too .. I like the house but i think the price is a bit on the high side The weather is on the cold side Those shoes are on the large side 15. built: If you say that someone is built in a particular way, you are describing the kind of body they have He is a huge man built like an oak tree. a well-built man 16. hold ones breath: If you say that someone is holding his breath, you mean that he is waiting anxiously or excitedly for something to happen The whole hall held its breath waiting for the announcement of the winner of the first All Europe held its breath to see who would win the election 17. bubble 1)vi (of a liquid )contain thin balls of air or gas rising to the top or make a ound like this Is the water bubbling yet? We could hear the soup beginning to bubble 2)n[C] a ball of air As water begins to boil, bubbles rise ever faster to the surface 18.spot: n D)[C] small thick or hard raised area, or marks on the skin She had spots on her face when she was ill In this disease spots appear on the legs 2)[C] a particular place or point my bike. v. 1)mark with spots material that easily a table spotted with ink 2) se, h This looks like a nice spot for a picnic. I'll show you the exact spot where I fell o hing or somebody that is difficult to notice or that one is looking for If you spot any mistakes in the article, just mark them with a pencil. They were spotted by the police as they were entering the bank 19. goose bumps: a cond ition in which the skin is temporarily raised into little lumps You get goose bumps when you are cold, frightened, or excited, etc. She would get goose bumps whenever he walked into the room. I m goose bumps all over when I 20.compel:vt.iFyoufeelcompelledtodosomethingyoufeelthatyoumustdoitor you are forced to do it I felt morally compelled to help The rain compelled us to stop our game
He tried to anticipate all my needs. 13. … he was also my junior…(Para.6) Meaning: …he was also younger than me, ... junior: n. 1) someone younger He is three years my junior. She is my junior by three years. 2)(someone) of low or lower status a junior officer a junior partner in a law firm 14.on the … side: rather, a little too … I like the house but I think the price is a bit on the high side. The weather is on the cold side. Those shoes are on the large side. 15.built: If you say that someone is built in a particular way, you are describing the kind of body they have. He is a huge man, built like an oak tree. a well-built man 16.hold one’s breath: If you say that someone is holding his breath, you mean that he is waiting anxiously or excitedly for something to happen. The whole hall held its breath waiting for the announcement of the winner of the first prize. All Europe held its breath to see who would win the election. 17.bubble 1) vi. (of a liquid) contain thin balls of air or gas rising to the top or make a sound like this Is the water bubbling yet? We could hear the soup beginning to bubble. 2) n.[C] a ball of air As water begins to boil, bubbles rise ever faster to the surface. 18.spot: n 1)[C] small thick or hard raised area, or marks on the skin She had spots on her face when she was ill. In this disease spots appear on the legs. 2)[C] a particular place or point This looks like a nice spot for a picnic. I’ll show you the exact spot where I fell off my bike. v. 1) mark with spots material that easily a table spotted with ink 2) see, notice or recognize something or somebody that is difficult to notice or that one is looking for If you spot any mistakes in the article, just mark them with a pencil. They were spotted by the police as they were entering the bank. 19.goose bumps: a condition in which the skin is temporarily raised into little lumps You get goose bumps when you are cold, frightened, or excited, etc. She would get goose bumps whenever he walked into the room. I’m goose bumps all over when I see a snake. 20.compel: vt. If you feel compelled to do something, you feel that you must do it or you are forced to do it. I felt morally compelled to help. The rain compelled us to stop our game
21. on one' s behalf: in the interests of someone The legal guard ian must act on behalf of the child thank you for all the trouble you have taken on my behalf. Innoc cently: ad 1)pretending to be naive or know nothing about a situation My nodd ing was the cue for us to begin. But she only smiled back at me innocently Where are you heading? I asked innocently 2 )without being guilty, blamelessly He said he had got this television innocently not knowing it had been stolen 23 dialect: n [C, U]a special form of language which is peculiar to a certain region or social group Chaozhou dialect Shanghai dialect a rich variety of dialects still exist throughout the country 24. My parents d id not even own appropriate glasses for wine. ( Para. 14) Meaning: My parents did not even have the right glasses for wine(because they did not like wine and never drank it) 25clue: n [C]a fact or idea as a guide or aid in a task or problem I haven' t a clue what I'll give Carl for his birthday next year Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl 26. As is the Chinese cook s custom, my mother always made negative remarks about her own cooking.(Para. 15) as(is).: Here"as"is used as a relative pronoun, introducing a relative clause whose antecedent is not just a noun phrase, but a whole clause, or sentence As is common knowledge, she is very popular among her students sentence,"as"refers to(or has as its antecedent ) the whole following clause she is very popular among her students". The as-clause can also be placed at the end of the sentence She is very popular among her students, as is common knowledge When a sentential relative clause appears at the end of the whole sentence ,"as"can She is very popular among her students, which is common knowledge More examples As was expected, she has married again Things then improved, as /which was unexpected 27. It is too bad to eat. Para 16) Meaning: This dish is so bad that it is not good for eating. By saying so the mother again wanted to show her politeness in the usual traditional Chinese way Notice that in English the structure too+ to verb" usually contains a negative element, just like the above sentence in the passage. More examples It is too cold to go swimming. It is so cold that we cannot/ should not go swimming.) It is too good an opportunity to miss. It is such a good opportunity that we should not/ must not miss
21.on one’s behalf: in the interests of someone The legal guardian must act on behalf of the child. I thank you for all the trouble you have taken on my behalf. 22.innocently: ad 1)pretending to be naive or know nothing about a situation My nodding was the cue for us to begin. But she only smiled back at me innocently. “Where are you heading?” I asked innocently. 2)without being guilty, blamelessly He said he had got this television innocently, not knowing it had been stolen. 23.dialect: n. [C, U] a special form of language which is peculiar to a certain region or social group Chaozhou dialect Shanghai dialect A rich variety of dialects still exist throughout the country. 24. My parents did not even own appropriate glasses for wine. (Para.14) Meaning: My parents did not even have the right glasses for wine (because they did not like wine and never drank it). 25.clue : n. [C] a fact or idea as a guide or aid in a task or problem I haven’t a clue what I’ll give Carl for his birthday next year. Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl. 26. As is the Chinese cook’s custom, my mother always made negative remarks about her own cooking. (Para.15) as (is) ...: Here“as”is used as a relative pronoun, introducing a relative clause whose antecedent is not just a noun phrase, but a whole clause, or sentence. As is common knowledge, she is very popular among her students. In this sentence, “as” refers to (or has as its antecedent) the whole following clause: “she is very popular among her students”. The as-clause can also be placed at the end of the sentence: She is very popular among her students, as is common knowledge. When a sentential relative clause appears at the end of the whole sentence, “as” can be replaced by “which”. She is very popular among her students, which is common knowledge. More examples: As was expected, she has married again. Things then improved, as / which was unexpected. 27. It is too bad to eat. (Para.16) Meaning: This dish is so bad that it is not good for eating. By saying so the mother again wanted to show her politeness in the usual traditional Chinese way. Notice that in English the structure “too + to + verb” usually contains a negative element, just like the above sentence in the passage. More examples: It is too cold to go swimming. (= It is so cold that we cannot / should not go swimming.) It is too good an opportunity to miss. (= It is such a good opportunity that we should not / must not miss.)