Unit 3 Section A . Background Information ofA(2) 1. Mixed marriage It is well known that mixed marriage is that spouse are come from different races or religions This wedding can be seen very dangerous and risk for the centuries ago, because it can be considered evil or immoral. In west countries, people would be buried by church if they dared to defy the law! But now, with the modern society becomes more and more open and advanced, it is easy acceptable for most people about mixed marriage. Marriage is just marriage, it is nothing to do with races, religions and countries, every person can marriage as long as they love each other Compared with traditional marriage, mixed marriage has two advantage. One is that it can promote the harmonious relationship between two different races or religions, weaken and reduce the possibility of the conflict. The other one is that it will improve human races gene, I believe mixed marriage can make races stronger, more beautiful and more smart generation by generation So, let's face the mixed marriage correctly with the comprehensive heart it is nothing but just only marriage 2. Racist: The terms racism and racist is sometimes used by those who feel it is a different concept where negativity or hatred is not prescribed. People who call themselves"racists"tend to be separatists(or white national ists)and sometimes see a difference between themselves and white upremacists. Many people who study racism, such as Betty A. Dobratz and Stephanie Shanks-Meile, contend that terms such as white separatism and white nationalism are euphemisms that have been adopted by neo-Nazi and racist groups in order to make their views seem less extreme. White separatists reject such claims. For instance, Kevin Alfred Strom has defined white separatism this way:: "A separatist may believe that his race is superior to other races in some or all characteristics, but this is not his essential belief. The separatist is defined by his wish for freedom and independence for his people. He wishes them to have their own society, to be led by their own kind, to have a government which looks out for their interests alone. The separatist does not wish to live in a multiracial society at all, so he naturally has no desire to rule over other racessince such rule necessitates the multiracial society the separatist wants to avoid at all costs. "See also Thttp:/www.natvan.com/pub/012404.txti II. Text Analysis of Passage(3) Main idea of the text The text is mainly about the mixed marriage between Gail and Mark, and Gail's parents reaction toward their wedding plans Devices for developing it 1. Narration in the first person The text is a typical example of narration given in the first person. Through his narrative, the writer, a black man, tells the reader his mixed marriage and gives a vivid description of
Unit 3 Section A I. Background Information of A (2) 1. Mixed marriage: It is well known that mixed marriage is that spouse are come from different races or religions. This wedding can be seen very dangerous and risk for the centuries ago, because it can be considered evil or immoral. In west countries, people would be buried by church if they dared to defy the law! But now, with the modern society becomes more and more open and advanced, it is easy to acceptable for most people about mixed marriage. Marriage is just marriage, it is nothing to do with races, religions and countries, every person can marriage as long as they love each other. Compared with traditional marriage, mixed marriage has two advantage. One is that it can promote the harmonious relationship between two different races or religions, weaken and reduce the possibility of the conflict. The other one is that it will improve human races gene, I believe mixed marriage can make races stronger, more beautiful and more smart generation by generation. So, let's face the mixed marriage correctly with the comprehensive heart, it is nothing but just only marriage. 2. Racist: The terms racism and racist is sometimes used by those who feel it is a different concept where negativity or hatred is not prescribed. People who call themselves "racists" tend to be separatists (or white nationalists) and sometimes see a difference between themselves and white supremacists. Many people who study racism, such as Betty A. Dobratz and Stephanie Shanks-Meile, contend that terms such as white separatism and white nationalism are euphemisms that have been adopted by neo-Nazi and racist groups in order to make their views seem less extreme. White separatists reject such claims. For instance, Kevin Alfred Strom has defined white separatism this way: :"A separatist may believe that his race is superior to other races in some or all characteristics, but this is not his essential belief. The separatist is defined by his wish for freedom and independence for his people. He wishes them to have their own society, to be led by their own kind, to have a government which looks out for their interests alone. The separatist does not wish to live in a multiracial society at all, so he naturally has no desire to rule over other races—since such rule necessitates the multiracial society the separatist wants to avoid at all costs." See also [http:/www.natvan.com/pub/012404.txt] . II. Text Analysis of Passage A (3) Main idea of the text: The text is mainly about the mixed marriage between Gail and Mark, and Gail’s parents’ reaction toward their wedding plans. Devices for developing it: 1. Narration in the first person The text is a typical example of narration given in the first person. Through his narrative, the writer, a black man, tells the reader his mixed marriage and gives a vivid description of
the attitudes of his girlfriend,s parents toward a mixed marriage. This can be seen especially in the first part of the text 2. Argumentation The argumentation goes hand in hand with narration. This can be seen clearly in the econd part, especially in mothers opinions 3. Dialogues: Mothers and fathers reactions toward Gail' marriage are presented in Dialogues in last two parts of the text Structure of the whole text: The text falls into three parts: the mixed marriage of Gail and Mark, the reaction of Gail's mother toward their wedding plans, and the response of gail's father toward their wedding plan Part I(Paras. 1-4) Main idea: The mixed marriage of Gail and Mark (Two years of living together, plus racial and cultural differences, enhanced the relationship between Gail and Mark so much that they decided to marry even though they did not know what the future would hold for them as a mixed couple. Devices for developing it 1. Narration(叙事法) Through narration in the first person, the author tells the reader: To avoid the mistake made by many unhappy mixed marriages, we lived together for two years, which enhanced our love for each other so much that we decided to get married 2 In the first person(第一人称) Through his narrative the writer. a black man tells the reader his mixed marriage For example Para 1: Gail and I imagined a quiet wedding. During our two years together we had experienced the usual ups and downs of a couple learning to know understand, and respect each Para 2: Our racial and cultural differences enhanced our relationship and taught us a great deal about tolerance, compromise, and being open with each other. Gail sometimes.. and was Part II( Paras. 5-9) Main idea: The reaction of Gail's mother to the mixed marriage. She reaffirmed that Mark color was not the problem. Her biggest worry was that Gail might be marrying Mark for the ame wro asons as she had) Devices for developing it 1. Argumentation One of the common ways to present arguments is first to reject some ideas and then present some other ideas. Gail's mother used this method to ask her daughter to make sure that mark was her right lifelong partner 1)Present original idea: To start with I must admit that at first I harbored reservations about a mixed marriage, prejudices you might even call them. (Para. 7) 2)Reject the idea: But when I met Mark I found him a charming and intelligent young guy Any mother would be proud to have him for a son-in-law.(Para. 7)
the attitudes of his girlfriend’s parents toward a mixed marriage. This can be seen especially in the first part of the text. 2. Argumentation: The argumentation goes hand in hand with narration. This can be seen clearly in the second part, especially in mother’s opinions. 3. Dialogues: Mother’s and father’s reactions toward Gail’ marriage are presented in Dialogues in last two parts of the text. Structure of the whole text: The text falls into three parts: the mixed marriage of Gail and Mark, the reaction of Gail’s mother toward their wedding plans, and the response of Gail’s father toward their wedding plan. Part I (Paras. 1-4) Main idea:The mixed marriage of Gail and Mark. (Two years of living together, plus racial and cultural differences, enhanced the relationship between Gail and Mark so much that they decided to marry even though they did not know what the future would hold for them as a mixed couple.) Devices for developing it: 1. Narration (叙事法) Through narration in the first person, the author tells the reader: To avoid the mistake made by many unhappy mixed marriages, we lived together for two years, which enhanced our love for each other so much that we decided to get married. 2. In the first person.(第一人称) Through his narrative, the writer, a black man, tells the reader his mixed marriage. For example: Para. 1: Gail and I imagined a quiet wedding. During our two years together we had experienced the usual ups and downs of a couple learning to know, understand, and respect each other. … Para. 2: Our racial and cultural differences enhanced our relationship and taught us a great deal about tolerance, compromise, and being open with each other. Gail sometimes … and I was… Part II (Paras. 5-9) Main idea: The reaction of Gail’s mother to the mixed marriage. ( She reaffirmed that Mark’s color was not the problem. Her biggest worry was that Gail might be marrying Mark for the same wrong reasons as she had). Devices for developing it: 1. Argumentation One of the common ways to present arguments is first to reject some ideas and then present some other ideas. Gail’s mother used this method to ask her daughter to make sure that Mark was her right lifelong partner. 1) Present original idea : To start with I must admit that at first I harbored reservations about a mixed marriage, prejudices you might even call them. (Para. 7) 2) Reject the idea: But when I met Mark I found him a charming and intelligent young guy. Any mother would be proud to have him for a son-in-law. (Para. 7)
3)Present others'opinion: Yes, my friends talk. Some even express shock at what you are 4)Reject the opinion: But they live in a different world. So, color is not the problem. (Para. 7) 5)Present some other idea: My biggest worry is that you may be marrying Mark for the same wrong reasons that I married your father a The mother presents her opinion and gives an example to support it. For example 1)Present some other idea: My biggest worry is that you may be marrying Mark for the same wrong reasons that I married your father. ( Para. 7) 2)Give example of her own broken marriage: When we met I saw him as my beloved intelligent, caring and caring It was all so new all so exciting, and we both thought, on the surface at least, that ours was an ideal marriage with every indication that it would last forever. I realized only later that I didnt know my beloved, your father, very well when we married. (para 7) 3. Dialogues The writer narrated Gail's mother response to their marriage through the dialogues between Gail and her mother in paragraph 5 to 9 Part Ill(Paras. 10-21) Main idea The response of Gail's father to the marriage. He quoted statistics and gave examples to persuade his daughter to change her mind. but Gail thought they would rather marry now and worry later. evices for developing it: 1. Dialogues. The device"dialogue"is employed here to help depict vividly the contrasts of attitudes between Gail and her father. For example Para. 16)"Dad, are you a racist? Para. 17)"No, of course not. But you have to be realistic. (Para. 18)Maybe our children will have some problems, but whose children don't? But one thing they' ll always have: Our love and devotion Para. 19)"Thats idealistic. People can be very cruel toward children from mixed marriages (Para. 20)Dad, we'll worry about that when the time comes. If we had to resolve all doubt before we acted, very little would ever get done (Para. 21)"Remember, it's never too late to change your mind III. Language Points ofA(2) A. New words and expressions 1. ups and downs 2. to confront the weaknesses and strengths 4. to be open with sb 5. to have no illusion about 6. to hold sth for sb 7. mutual
3) Present others’ opinion : Yes, my friends talk. Some even express shock at what you are doing. (Para. 7) 4) Reject the opinion:But they live in a different world. So, color is not the problem. (Para. 7) 5) Present some other idea: My biggest worry is that you may be marrying Mark for the same wrong reasons that I married your father. (Para. 7) 2. Examples The mother presents her opinion and gives an example to support it. For example, 1) Present some other idea: My biggest worry is that you may be marrying Mark for the same wrong reasons that I married your father. (Para. 7) 2） Give example of her own broken marriage: When we met I saw him as my beloved, intelligent, caring and caring. It was all so new all so exciting, and we both thought, on the surface at least, that ours was an ideal marriage with every indication that it would last forever. I realized only later that I didn’t know my beloved, your father, very well when we married.(para 7) 3. Dialogues The writer narrated Gail’s mother response to their marriage through the dialogues between Gail and her mother in paragraph 5 to 9 Part III (Paras. 10-21) Main idea :The response of Gail’s father to the marriage. He quoted statistics and gave examples to persuade his daughter to change her mind. but Gail thought they would rather marry now and worry later. Devices for developing it: 1. Dialogues. The device “dialogue” is employed here to help depict vividly the contrasts of attitudes between Gail and her father. For example: (Para. 16) “Dad, are you a racist?” (Para. 17) “No, of course not. But you have to be realistic.” (Para. 18) “Maybe our children will have some problems, but whose children don’t? But one thing they’ll always have: Our love and devotion.” (Para. 19) “That’s idealistic. People can be very cruel toward children from mixed marriages.” (Para. 20) “Dad, we’ll worry about that when the time comes. If we had to resolve all doubt before we acted, very little would ever get done.” (Para. 21) “Remember, it’s never too late to change your mind.” III. Language Points of A (2) A. New words and expressions 1. ups and downs 2. to confront the weaknesses and strengths 3. to enhance the relationship 4. to be open with sb. 5. to have no illusion about 6. to hold sth. for sb. 7. mutual
8. to do sth 10. in the expectation that ll, to go throug 12. to have a negative effect on 13. be supportive of 14 to harbor reservations about 15. to see sb. at his worst 16 to feel sth. deeply about sb 17. to approach sth. with a(n) 1 8. to sus Explanations and examples: 1. ups and downs(L2)盛衰;浮沉 Full of ups and downs as life is, my consistent reaction to it is to delete yesterdays trouble input today's confidence, and set tomorrow's goal 人生虽然充满着变数,而我不变的应对策略是删除昨天的烦恼、输入今天的信心、设置 明天的目标 He has seen the ups and downs in the history of the relation between the two countries 他经历了两国关系史上的圆缺阴晴 2 to confront the weaknesses and strengths(L.3)面对弱点和长处 Confronting each others weaknesses, a couple should learn how to be tolerant; and, in response to each others strengths, both should also learn how to be appreciative 面对彼此的弱点,夫妻要学会宽容;看到彼此的长处也要学会欣赏。 活学活用 It's important to for us to confront our own weaknesses and strengths bravely 3. to enhance our relationship(L.5)增强了我们的关系 Far from preventing their everyday contacts, the cultural differences enhanced their feeling of love for each other 文化差异非但不妨碍他们的日常交往,反而增进了彼此间的爱慕之情 4. to be open with each other(L.6)开诚布公 Faced with the differences of opinions, we should be open with each other rather than feel doubtful about one another 面对意见分歧,我们要开诚布公,而不是相互猜疑 5. to have no illusions about(L 9)Xf 不抱幻想 Confronted with strong resistance from all sides, she still harbored sweet illusions about this arriage, which confirms the saying Love makes one too blind to be wise 尽管遭到来自各方面的强烈反对,她对这桩婚事仍抱有甜蜜的幻想,这正应了“爱令 智昏”的说法 6. to hold.. for sb.(L.9)对于某人意味着
8. to overook 9. to take the time to do sth. 10. in the expectation that 11, to go through 12, to have a negative effect on 13. be supportive of 14. to harbor reservations about 15. to see sb. at his worst 16. to feel sth. deeply about sb. 17. to approach sth. with a(n) ... attitude 18. to suspect 19. to resolve all the doubt 20. to be never too…to... Explanations and examples: 1. ups and downs (L. 2) 盛衰；浮沉 Full of ups and downs as life is, my consistent reaction to it is to delete yesterday’s trouble, input today’s confidence, and set tomorrow’s goal. 人生虽然充满着变数，而我不变的应对策略是删除昨天的烦恼、输入今天的信心、设置 明天的目标。 He has seen the ups and downs in the history of the relation between the two countries. 他经历了两国关系史上的圆缺阴晴。 2. to confront the weaknesses and strengths (L. 3) 面对弱点和长处 Confronting each other’s weaknesses, a couple should learn how to be tolerant; and, in response to each other’s strengths, both should also learn how to be appreciative. 面对彼此的弱点, 夫妻要学会宽容; 看到彼此的长处也要学会欣赏。 活学活用 It’s important to for us to confront our own weaknesses and strengths bravely. 3. to enhance our relationship (L. 5) 增强了我们的关系 Far from preventing their everyday contacts, the cultural differences enhanced their feeling of love for each other. 文化差异非但不妨碍他们的日常交往，反而增进了彼此间的爱慕之情。 4. to be open with each other (L. 6) 开诚布公 Faced with the differences of opinions, we should be open with each other rather than feel doubtful about one another. 面对意见分歧，我们要开诚布公，而不是相互猜疑。 5. to have no illusions about (L. 9) 对······不抱幻想 Confronted with strong resistance from all sides, she still harbored sweet illusions about this marriage, which confirms the saying “Love makes one too blind to be wise”. 尽管遭到来自各方面的强烈反对，她对这桩婚事仍抱有甜蜜的幻想，这正应了“爱令 智昏”的说法。 6. to hold … for sb. (L. 9) 对于某人意味着 ······
Everyone expects a bright future, but what the future life will hold for him depends much on what he does today 人人都期盼自己前程光明,但未来的生活是什么在很大程度上取决于每个人今天所做 的 7. mutual: a( of feeling or an action) felt or done by each to the other/ shared by two or more le相互的/共同的(para3) Their working together was based on mutual respect, trust and understanding 他们的合作是建立在相互尊重,信任和理解的基础上的 Lynn and Phil met through a mutual friend 林恩和菲尔是通过共同的朋友相识的 8. Overlook: vt fail to notice or realize how important sth is, miss/ pretend not to notice, forgive have or give a view of a place from above. ( para 4) You have overlooked several of the mistakes in this work 你忽略了这项工作中的几个错误。 We'll overlook your bad behavior this time, but dont do it again 这一次我们不计较你的错误行为,但是切勿再犯。 Her bedroom has large windows overlooking a lake 她的卧室有几扇对着湖面的大窗户 9. to take the time to do sth.(L.13)花时间去做 To our great delight, an increasing number of parents are ready to take more time to improve their children's mental health 很令人欣慰的是,越来越多的父母舍得花更多时间去改善子女的心理健康 10. in the expectation that..(L.14)指望 Many students graduate from college in the expectation that they can soon land jobs after their own hearts; but in most cases things go contrary to their wishes 许多学生从大学毕业时,就指望不久能找到称心的工作;但常常是事与愿违 ll. to go through(L.17)( experience)经历,经受 In the long process of human history, the Chinese people have not only gone through setbacks and sufferings, but also created civilization and glory 在人类历史的长河中,中国人民不仅经受了挫折和苦难,而且也创造了文明与辉煌 to have an effect on(L.18)( to have an influence on)对·有影响 A growing body of evidence shows that what parents say and do has a subtle effect on their children 越来越多的证据表明,父母的言行对子女有潜移默化的影响 13. to be supportive of(L.22)( to support)支持,赞成 People from all walks of life are very supportive of the government's decisions aimed at combining economic development with environmental protection 社会各界对政府旨在将经济发展与环境保护结合起来的决策表示极大的支持 14. to harbor reservations about….(L.28)对……持保留意见 According to the usual practice of voting, the minority is subject to the majority but entitled to harbor reservations about a certain bill 根据表决惯例,少数服从多数,但有权对某一议案持保留意见 15. to see sh. at his worst(L39)看到某人最糟糕的一面 In social contact, everyone desires others to see him at his best rather than at his worst. But
Everyone expects a bright future, but what the future life will hold for him depends much on what he does today. 人人都期盼自己前程光明，但未来的生活是什么在很大程度上取决于每个人今天所做 的。 7. mutual: a. ( of feeling or an action) felt or done by each to the other/ shared by two or more people.相互的/ 共同的(para3 ) Their working together was based on mutual respect, trust and understanding. 他们的合作是建立在相互尊重， 信任和理解的基础上的. Lynn and Phil met through a mutual friend. 林恩和菲尔是通过共同的朋友相识的。 8． Overlook: vt. fail to notice or realize how important sth is, miss/ pretend not to notice; forgive / have or give a view of a place from above.(para 4) You have overlooked several of the mistakes in this work. 你忽略了这项工作中的几个错误。 We’ll overlook your bad behavior this time, but don’t do it again, 这一次我们不计较你的错误行为，但是切勿再犯。 Her bedroom has large windows overlooking a lake. 她的卧室有几扇对着湖面的大窗户。 9. to take the time to do sth. (L. 13) 花时间去做······ To our great delight, an increasing number of parents are ready to take more time to improve their children’s mental health. 很令人欣慰的是，越来越多的父母舍得花更多时间去改善子女的心理健康。 10. in the expectation that … (L. 14) 指望······ Many students graduate from college in the expectation that they can soon land jobs after their own hearts; but in most cases things go contrary to their wishes. 许多学生从大学毕业时, 就指望不久能找到称心的工作；但常常是事与愿违。 11. to go through (L. 17) ( experience ) 经历，经受 In the long process of human history, the Chinese people have not only gone through setbacks and sufferings, but also created civilization and glory. 在人类历史的长河中，中国人民不仅经受了挫折和苦难，而且也创造了文明与辉煌。 12. to have an effect on (L. 18) ( to have an influence on) 对······有影响 A growing body of evidence shows that what parents say and do has a subtle effect on their children. 越来越多的证据表明，父母的言行对子女有潜移默化的影响。 13. to be supportive of (L. 22) ( to support) 支持，赞成 People from all walks of life are very supportive of the government’s decisions aimed at combining economic development with environmental protection. 社会各界对政府旨在将经济发展与环境保护结合起来的决策表示极大的支持。 14. to harbor reservations about … (L. 28) 对······持保留意见 According to the usual practice of voting, the minority is subject to the majority but entitled to harbor reservations about a certain bill. 根据表决惯例，少数服从多数，但有权对某一议案持保留意见。 15. to see sb. at his worst (L. 39) 看到某人最糟糕的一面 In social contact, everyone desires others to see him at his best rather than at his worst. But
the point is in how to refine and control himself. 在社交中,人人都想要别人看到自己最好的一面而不是最糟糕的一面。但关键在于如何 优化和克制自我。 6. to feel sth. deeply about sb.(L.40)在某人身上深深感受到 When you find what you feel deeply about your lover is just what you have been longing for, it is the ripe time to propose to her/him 当你发现在恋人身上深深感受到的东西正是你长期渴望的,求婚的时机就成熟了 17. to approach sth. with a(n)... attitude. (L. 43)( to begin to consider or deal with 以 态度对待/处理某事 We should approach criticism with such an honest attitude that we correct mistakes if we have made any and guard against them if we have not 对待批评要诚恳:做到:有则改之,无则加勉 18. suspect: vt believe( esp sth. bad)to true or likely Doubt: vt. believe that sth is probably not true or possible I suspect they are very disa 我猜想他们会很失望。 We suspect they 'll be a little late 我们揣测他们会晚来一会儿。 I doubt that he 'll come o 我怀疑他是不会来了。 i doubt what he said 我不太相信他说的话 19. to resolve all doubt( to find a solution)(L.63)消除疑虑 For others to resolve doubt about your abilities, the bottom line consists not in what you say 要想让别人对你的能力消除疑虑,关键不在于你说什么,而在于你做什么。 20. to be never too….to..(L.65)永远不会太 以致不能 If you admit life is full of beauty, be never too busy to enjoy the wonder of life 如果你承认生活充满了美,那千万不要过于忙碌以致不能享受生活的美妙。 Sentence patterns: 1. Typical patterns for showing the changes of one's mind 2. Typical patterns for expressing one's disapproval of doing sth 3. Typical patterns for expressing ones reservations about sth 1. Typical patterns for showing the changes of one's mind FRA]: To start with I must admit that at first I harbored reservations about a mixed marriage But when I met Mark, I found him a charming and intelligent young guy. (L. 28) 首先我必须承认,刚开始我对异族通婚是有保留的,…但当我见到马克时我发现他 是一个既讨人喜欢又聪明的年轻人 句型提炼: To start with,sb. admits( feels/ believes) that at first( at the beginning).. But when (as)., he/she found (realized )that 首先某人承认(感到/认为),起初, 但是当 时,某人发现(感觉到)
the point is in how to refine and control himself. 在社交中，人人都想要别人看到自己最好的一面而不是最糟糕的一面。但关键在于如何 优化和克制自我。 16. to feel sth. deeply about sb. (L. 40) 在某人身上深深感受到······ When you find what you feel deeply about your lover is just what you have been longing for, it is the ripe time to propose to her / him. 当你发现在恋人身上深深感受到的东西正是你长期渴望的，求婚的时机就成熟了。 17. to approach sth. with a(n) … attitude. (L. 43) ( to begin to sconsider or deal with) 以······态度对待／处理某事 We should approach criticism with such an honest attitude that we correct mistakes if we have made any and guard against them if we have not. 对待批评要诚恳；做到：有则改之，无则加勉。 18. suspect: vt. believe ( esp. sth. bad) to true or likely Doubt: vt. believe that sth is probably not true or possible I suspect they are very disappointed. 我猜想他们会很失望。 We suspect they’ll be a little late. 我们揣测他们会晚来一会儿。 I doubt that he’ll come。 我怀疑他是不会来了。 I doubt what he said. 我不太相信他说的话。 19. to resolve all doubt ( to find a solution) (L. 63) 消除疑虑 For others to resolve doubt about your abilities, the bottom line consists not in what you say but in what you do. 要想让别人对你的能力消除疑虑，关键不在于你说什么，而在于你做什么。 20. to be never too … to … (L. 65) 永远不会太······以致不能······ If you admit life is full of beauty, be never too busy to enjoy the wonder of life. 如果你承认生活充满了美，那千万不要过于忙碌以致不能享受生活的美妙。 Sentence patterns: 1. Typical patterns for showing the changes of one’s mind 2. Typical patterns for expressing one’s disapproval of doing sth. 3. Typical patterns for expressing one’s reservations about sth. 1. Typical patterns for showing the changes of one’s mind 原句: To start with I must admit that at first I harbored reservations about a mixed marriage, …. But when I met Mark, I found him a charming and intelligent young guy. (L. 28) 首先我必须承认，刚开始我对异族通婚是有保留的,······但当我见到马克时,我发现他 是一个既讨人喜欢又聪明的年轻人。 句型提炼: To start with, sb. admits ( feels / believes) that at first ( at the beginning) … But when (as) …, he / she found (realized) that… 首先某人承认(感到/认为),起初，······ 但是当······时,某人发现(感觉到)······
应用 1)To start with I must admit that at the beginning her looks left little impression on me. But as we made more contacts with each other, I found her sweet, virtuous, and good at reading my mind 首先我应该承认起初她的外貌并没有给我留下什么印象。但随着我们接触增多我发现 她温柔、贤惠、善解人意。 2)To start with he admits that at first he took the matter for granted, assuming it was not worth much of his efforts. But when he set about doing it, he came to a sudden awareness that nothing is so easy if one wants to do it better 他首先承认当初他对此事想得太简单,觉得不用费多大力。但当他着手做此事时,他 突然意识到,凡事想做好都不容易 2. Typical patterns for showing one's disapproval of doing sth Ra]: If we had to resolve all doubt before we acted, very little would ever get done. (L 63) 假如我们在做任何事情之前,必须把所有的疑难问题全部解决的话,那么我们几乎就什 么都干不成了。 句型提炼:Ifsb. has to do sth. before sb. does what he wants to do,itle( nothing) woule 在∷之前,假如必须做∷…,那么几乎什么(没有任何事情)可以(能够 应用 1)Admittedly, being cautious really matters. But if we have to look ahead and behind before take actions, nothing could be achie 诚然,谨慎的确重要。但如果在采取行动之前我们总得瞻前顾后,那么什么事情也做不 2)If we have to get everyones approval of a plan before we put it into effect, many opportunities would be wasted, thus leaving little to be done 假如我们在实施一项计划之前必须征得每个人的支持,那么很多机会就会白白丧失 从而一事无成。 3. Typical patterns for expressing one's reservations about sth. 原句: You may be right. But I still think that waiting won’ t hurt.(L41) 你也许是对的。但我还是认为再等一段时间有好处 句型提炼:Sb.(Sth) else may be right( correct/ reasonable/tue) But sb. still thinks( believes considers /feels /takes the view) that 某人(某事)也许是对的。但某人仍然认为… 应用 1)Developing local economy is correct. But I still believe developing the economy at the pense of the environment is no different from killing the goose to get its golden egg 发展当地经济是正确的。但我仍然认为以牺牲环境为代价来发展经济无异于杀鸡取卵。 2)His definition of success may be right. But I still think a successful person is one who persists in pursuing his dream. It's the process, not the result, that counts 他关于成功的定义也许是对的。但我仍然认为一个成功的人是执着追求自己梦想的人。 重要的是过程,而非结果。 TV. Writing skills
应用: 1) To start with I must admit that at the beginning her looks left little impression on me. But as we made more contacts with each other, I found her sweet, virtuous, and good at reading my mind. 首先我应该承认,起初她的外貌并没有给我留下什么印象。但随着我们接触增多,我发现 她温柔、贤惠、善解人意。 2) To start with he admits that at first he took the matter for granted, assuming it was not worth much of his efforts. But when he set about doing it, he came to a sudden awareness that nothing is so easy if one wants to do it better. 他首先承认当初他对此事想得太简单, 觉得不用费多大力。 但当他着手做此事时, 他 突然意识到，凡事想做好都不容易。 2. Typical patterns for showing one’s disapproval of doing sth. 原句: If we had to resolve all doubt before we acted, very little would ever get done. (L. 63) 假如我们在做任何事情之前,必须把所有的疑难问题全部解决的话,那么我们几乎就什 么都干不成了。 句型提炼: If sb. has to do sth. before sb. does what he wants to do, little (nothing) would … 在······之前,假如必须做······,那么几乎什么(没有任何事情)可以(能够)······ 应用: 1) Admittedly, being cautious really matters. But if we have to look ahead and behind before we take actions, nothing could be achieved. 诚然, 谨慎的确重要。但如果在采取行动之前我们总得瞻前顾后, 那么什么事情也做不 成. 2) If we have to get everyone’s approval of a plan before we put it into effect, many opportunities would be wasted, thus leaving little to be done. 假如我们在实施一项计划之前必须征得每个人的支持, 那么很多机会就会白白丧失, 从而一事无成。 3. Typical patterns for expressing one’s reservations about sth. 原句: You may be right. But I still think that waiting won’t hurt. (L.41) 你也许是对的。但我还是认为再等一段时间有好处。 句型提炼: Sb. (Sth.) else may be right (correct / reasonable / true). But sb. still thinks (believes / considers / feels / takes the view) that … 某人(某事)也许是对的。但某人仍然认为······ 应用: 1) Developing local economy is correct. But I still believe developing the economy at the expense of the environment is no different from killing the goose to get its golden egg. 发展当地经济是正确的。但我仍然认为以牺牲环境为代价来发展经济无异于杀鸡取卵。 2) His definition of success may be right. But I still think a successful person is one who persists in pursuing his dream. It’s the process, not the result, that counts. 他关于成功的定义也许是对的。但我仍然认为一个成功的人是执着追求自己梦想的人。 重要的是过程，而非结果。 IV. Writing Skills
Guided paragraph writing 1. a paragraph of denial of some opinions followed by some other opinions: of the common ways to present opinions or arguments is first to reject or correct some ions or arguments and then on the basis of that, we have the opinions or argumen that are intended to be conveyed 2. Examples: 1)Present original idea: To start with I must admit that at first I harbored reservations about a mixed marriage, prejudices you might even call them. (Para. 7) 2)Reject the idea: But when I met Mark I found him a charming and intelligent young guy Any mother would be proud to have him for a son-in-law. (Para. 7) 3)Present others'opinion: Yes, my friends talk. Some even express shock at what you are Para. 7) 4)Reject the opinion: But they live in a different world. So, color is not the problem. (Para. 5)Present some other idea: My biggest worry is that you may be marrying Mark for the same Mrong reasons that I married your father. (Para. 7 Outline of the paragraph A. Some people's idea: online learning, easy B. Online learning not as easy as these people think C. My idea: only a convenient way of education, not an easy way D Facts to support "my idea Reference model Some people think that online learning would make learning easier for everyone as we can learn at any time and at any place. But when I started online learning I found it not as easy as others think. I would say that online learning is just a convenient way to receive education -- not an easier way. In fact, many students say it requires much more time and effort. Requirements for online courses are not less than those of any program Additional paragraph writing practice 1. A Deeper Insight into Something(对图表中所揭示的现象、规律、变化等进行深层次的说 明) 2.写作模式(知识性说明-分类说明) 1)When it comes to..problems, more of our concern should be focused on the sharp/ remarkable increase/decline /changes of., as confirmed in the graph/ table where.. made up only.. percent of all the…in…(year) but in…(year) the ratio rose up to…2) For the ke of .. we can divide it into several steps / categories. 3) The first step /category consists of.. 4)The second step/ category covers..5)The success/failure in this is often attributed but, more often than not .. 6) combination with . contribute(s)much/little to what sth. will hold for sb.. 8)The fourth step / category includes.,(划线部分可替换) 3. Reference model A Deeper Look into Broken Marri 1)When it comes to social problems, more of our concern should be focused on the sharp
Guided paragraph writing: 1. A paragraph of denial of some opinions followed by some other opinions: One of the common ways to present opinions or arguments is first to reject or correct some opinions or arguments and then on the basis of that, we have the opinions or arguments that are intended to be conveyed. 2. Examples: 1) Present original idea : To start with I must admit that at first I harbored reservations about a mixed marriage, prejudices you might even call them. (Para. 7) 2) Reject the idea: But when I met Mark I found him a charming and intelligent young guy. Any mother would be proud to have him for a son-in-law. (Para. 7) 3) Present others’ opinion : Yes, my friends talk. Some even express shock at what you are doing. (Para. 7) 4) Reject the opinion: But they live in a different world. So, color is not the problem. (Para. 7) 5) Present some other idea: My biggest worry is that you may be marrying Mark for the same wrong reasons that I married your father. (Para. 7) Outline of the paragraph: A. Some people’s idea: online learning, easy. B. Online learning not as easy as these people think. C. My idea: only a convenient way of education, not an easy way D. Facts to support “my idea”. Reference model: Some people think that online learning would make learning easier for everyone as we can learn at any time and at any place. But when I started online learning I found it not as easy as others think. I would say that online learning is just a convenient way to receive education --- not an easier way. In fact, many students say it requires much more time and effort. Requirements for online courses are not less than those of any program. Additional paragraph writing practice: 1. A Deeper Insight into Something (对图表中所揭示的现象、规律、变化等进行深层次的说 明). 2. 写作模式（知识性说明 – 分类说明） 1) When it comes to …problems, more of our concern should be focused on the sharp / remarkable increase / decline / changes of …, as confirmed in the graph / table where … made up only … percent of all the … in …(year) but in … (year) the ratio rose up to …. 2) For the sake of …, we can divide it into several steps / categories. 3) The first step /category consists of … 4) The second step / category covers … 5) The success / failure in this is often attributed to …, but, more often than not, … 6) The third step / category involves … 7) … in combination with … contribute(s) much / little to what sth. will hold for sb.. 8) The fourth step / category includes …(划线部分可替换） 3. Reference model. A Deeper Look into Broken Marriages 1) When it comes to social problems, more of our concern should be focused on the sharp
increase of broken marriages, as confirmed in the graph where they made up only 5 percent of all the marriages in 1980 but in 2000 this ratio rose up to 23. 2) For the sake of tackling the problem in an effective way, we can divide. 3)The first category consists of marriages usually arranged in accordance with parents'own will but built on a little curiosity as well as little knowledge about each other. 4) The second category covers marriages associated with the involvement of a third party during the couples romantic or marital life. 5)The failure in such a marriage is often attributed to the third party, but, more often than not, there is a crack between the couple's emotions long before the third party gets involved in it. 6) The third category involves marriages across the nations. 7)Racial and cultural differences in com bination with each others hidden intentions contribute much to what such a marriage will hold for both sides. 8)The fourth category includes marriages effected for such wrong reasons as puppy love, one-sided affection, or sympathy for one in trouble V Reading Skills B (2) Reading Skills: Recognizing Differences Between Facts Opinions The particular reading skill introduced for this unit is recognizing differences between facts and opinions. The ability to recognize differences between fact and opinion is important because it can help us to achieve a deeper level of understanding in our reading 1. What are facts? Facts are statements that tell what really happened or what really is the case. a fact can be proved or disproved with direct evidence. It is something known by actual experience or observing. Look at the following example taken from Reading Passage A Her mother, Deborah, all along had been supportive of our relationship, and even joked about when we were going to get married so she could have grandchildren".(Para. 5, Reading Passage A, Unit 3) This sentence tells us about a past state of affairs, certainly it is a fact 2. What are opinions? Opinions are statements of belief, judgment or feeling. They show what someone thinks or feels about a subject. Some words can serve as clues to statements of some kinds of opinion For example, probably, perhaps, usually, often, sometimes, on occasion are used to limit a statement of fact and to indicate the possibility of other opinions. Other words, such as I believe, I think in my opinion, I feel, I suggest, say clearly that an opinion will follow. Look at the following examples I)Any mother would be proud to have him for a son-in-law.(Para 7, Reading Passage A Unit 3) 2)When we met I saw him as my beloved, intelligent, charming and caring(Para. 7, Reading Passage A, Unit 3) 3)Im sure that time will only confirm what we feel deeply about each other. ( Para 8, Reading passage A, Unit 3) 4)Maybe our children will have some problems, but whose children dont?(Para 18, Reading Passage A, Unit 3) 3. How to recognize differences between facts opinions But it is not al ways easy to tell opinion from fact. a writer often combines the two in such
increase of broken marriages, as confirmed in the graph where they made up only 5 percent of all the marriages in 1980 but in 2000 this ratio rose up to 23. 2) For the sake of tackling the problem in an effective way, we can divide. 3) The first category consists of marriages usually arranged in accordance with parents’ own will but built on a little curiosity as well as little knowledge about each other. 4) The second category covers marriages associated with the involvement of a third party during the couples’ romantic or marital life. 5) The failure in such a marriage is often attributed to the third party, but, more often than not, there is a crack between the couple’s emotions long before the third party gets involved in it. 6) The third category involves marriages across the nations. 7) Racial and cultural differences in combination with each other’s hidden intentions contribute much to what such a marriage will hold for both sides. 8) The fourth category includes marriages effected for such wrong reasons as puppy love, one-sided affection, or sympathy for one in trouble. V. ReadingSkills B (2) Reading Skills: Recognizing Differences Between Facts & Opinions The particular reading skill introduced for this unit is recognizing differences between facts and opinions. The ability to recognize differences between fact and opinion is important because it can help us to achieve a deeper level of understanding in our reading. 1. What are facts? Facts are statements that tell what really happened or what really is the case. A fact can be proved or disproved with direct evidence. It is something known by actual experience or observing. Look at the following example taken from Reading Passage A: Her mother, Deborah, all along had been supportive of our relationship, and even joked about when we were going to get married so she could have grandchildren”. (Para. 5, Reading Passage A, Unit 3) This sentence tells us about a past state of affairs, certainly it is a fact. 2. What are opinions? Opinions are statements of belief, judgment or feeling. They show what someone thinks or feels about a subject. Some words can serve as clues to statements of some kinds of opinion. For example, probably, perhaps, usually, often, sometimes, on occasion are used to limit a statement of fact and to indicate the possibility of other opinions. Other words, such as I believe, I think, in my opinion, I feel, I suggest, say clearly that an opinion will follow. Look at the following examples: 1)Any mother would be proud to have him for a son-in-law. (Para. 7, Reading Passage A, Unit 3) 2) When we met I saw him as my beloved, intelligent, charming, and caring. (Para. 7, Reading Passage A, Unit 3) 3) I’m sure that time will only confirm what we feel deeply about each other. (Para. 8, Reading Passage A, Unit 3) 4) Maybe our children will have some problems, but whose children don’t? (Para. 18, Reading Passage A, Unit 3) 3. How to recognize differences between facts & opinions But it is not always easy to tell opinion from fact. A writer often combines the two in such
a way that we do not al ways notice where fact ends and opinion begins. When we have fact and pinion combined in a single statement, we must decide whether the major clause or main point of the sentence is essentially fact or opinion Sometimes an opinion is presented as if it were a But one thing they'll always have: our love and devotion.( Para 19, Reading Passage A, Unit 3) On the surface it is a statement of fact, but actually it is only a promise, something yet to be realized in the future 4. Practice of reading skills Find and look at the following statements from Reading passage b. which are facts? Which are opinions? Select O for opinion or F for fact After much thought, I came up with a brilliant plan for Rich to meet my mother and win her over.(F One day, my mother called me, to invite me to a birthday dinner for my father (F) 3) I knew she would do this, because cooking was how my mother expressed her love, her pride, her power, her proof that she knew more than any one else (O Rich was not only not Chinese, he was also my junior, a few years younger than I And unfortunately, he looked much younger with his curly red hair, smooth pale skin, and the splash of orange freckles across his nose. (O 6) In his dark business suits, he looked nice but easily forgettable, like somebodys nephew at a funeral (O) 7) I felt compelled to defend on his behalf, a bit too heatedly as I raised my voice above the noise of the kitchen (O) 8 He had brought a bottle of French wine, something he did not know my parents could not appreciate. (F) But the worst happened when Rich criticized my mothers cooking, and he didnt even have a clue about what he had done. (O) As is the Chinese cooks custom, my mother al ways made negative remarks about her own cooking.(F) Section B . Background Information B(2) 1. Chaozhou dialect Chaozhou dialect in southeast aria is not necessary dialect in the city of chaozhou. some of us came from puning jieyang, shantou, etc. Definition of chaozhou hua is chaoshan hua. 9102742003-7-27 2. Shanghai dialect The Shanghai dialect has unique cultural value, but more and more local people cannot speak it or else mix it with mandarin words, like my son sometimes does. His fluency in Mandarin has affected the usage of Shanghai dialect, though he hardly misses one episode of the TV series of
a way that we do not always notice where fact ends and opinion begins. When we have fact and opinion combined in a single statement, we must decide whether the major clause or main point of the sentence is essentially fact or opinion. Sometimes an opinion is presented as if it were a fact: But one thing they’ll always have: our love and devotion. (Para. 19, Reading Passage A, Unit 3) On the surface it is a statement of fact, but actually it is only a promise, something yet to be realized in the future. 4. Practice of reading Skills Find and look at the following statements from Reading Passage B. Which are facts? Which are opinions? Select O for opinion or F for fact. 1) _____ After much thought, I came up with a brilliant plan for Rich to meet my mother and win her over.(F) 2) _____ One day, my mother called me, to invite me to a birthday dinner for my father.(F) 3) _____ I knew she would do this, because cooking was how my mother expressed her love, her pride, her power, her proof that she knew more than any one else.(O) 4) _____ Rich was not only not Chinese, he was also my junior, a few years younger than I was. (F) 5) _____ And unfortunately, he looked much younger with his curly red hair, smooth pale skin, and the splash of orange freckles across his nose. (O) 6) _____ In his dark business suits, he looked nice but easily forgettable, like somebody’s nephew at a funeral. (O) 7) _____ I felt compelled to defend on his behalf, a bit too heatedly as I raised my voice above the noise of the kitchen.(O) 8) _____ He had brought a bottle of French wine, something he did not know my parents could not appreciate. (F) 9) _____ But the worst happened when Rich criticized my mother’s cooking, and he didn’t even have a clue about what he had done. (O) 10) _____ As is the Chinese cook’s custom, my mother always made negative remarks about her own cooking. (F) Section B I. Background Information B (2) 1. Chaozhou dialect Chaozhou dialect in southeast aria is not necessary dialect in the city of chaozhou. some of us came from puning,jieyang,shantou,etc. Definition of chaozhou hua is chaoshan hua. 910274 2003-7-27... 2. Shanghai dialect The Shanghai dialect has unique cultural value, but more and more local people cannot speak it or else mix it with mandarin words, like my son sometimes does. His fluency in Mandarin has affected the usage of Shanghai dialect, though he hardly misses one episode of the TV series of