全新版大學(xué)英語(yǔ)聽說教程第三冊(cè)u(píng)nit4

1、UNIT 4MarriagePartA_1_aLanguage FocusQuestions for DiscussionWhat do you think of marriage? Do you think a happy marriage is the most important thing in your life?What kind of person do you want to marry? What are your standards in choosing a life companion?What do you think is crucial for a happy m

2、arriage?What usually causes troubles in a marriage? Do you think differences between husband and wife are unavoidable? If you do, could you suggest some ways for them to deal with the problem? Pre-listening TaskPartA_1_aLanguage Focus6. Have you heard of marriage agreements? Do you think a couple sh

3、ould sign a marriage agreement before getting married? Pre-listening TaskPartA_1_bAdditional Question for Discussion Do young men and young women have the same standards in choosing a spouse? If not, why not?Language FocusPre-listening TaskPartA_1_demo_aLanguage FocusPre-listening TaskPartA_1_demo_b

4、1. Do young men and young women have the same standards in choosing a spouse? If not, why not? I dont think young men and young women have exactly the same standards in choosing a spouse. Theres a large number of studies showing what these standards are for men and women in different parts of the wo

5、rld. Generally speaking, when a woman chooses her spouse, she often puts emphasis on his character, temperament and education while a man would like his spouse to be young and beautiful. Youll find that the differences have a great deal to do with cultural traditions and social influence.Language Fo

6、cusPre-listening TaskPartA_2Pre-listening TaskLanguage FocusHere are some sentences and structures that you may find useful in discussing the previous questions.Both men and women consider marriage a very important part of their lives.Most men would like their spouses to be young and beautiful. Othe

7、rs consider inner beauty more important. When a woman chooses her spouse, she often puts emphasis on his character / temperament / education / profession / income / appearance / family background. PartA_2Language FocusSome young women today consider of great importance in choosing a boyfriend / life

8、 companion.Happiness in marriage does not depend on material wealth.Marriages based on mutual love create a happy and harmonious atmosphere in the family.Mutual respect and understanding between husband and wife contribute much to a happy marriage. Pre-listening TaskPartA_2Language FocusEducation is

9、 an important condition for a good marriage because a couple whose educational levels do not match may not have much to say to each other / have constant arguments over family issues, big or small.A marriage based on romantic love alone will not necessarily last long, for a sense of responsibility i

10、s also essential to a successful marriage.I would marry someone who loves me and cares for me most.Pre-listening TaskPartA_2Language FocusI would marry someone who is generous / intelligent / ambitious / broad-minded / considerate / good-looking / kind-hearted / humorous.I wouldnt like to marry some

11、one who is too money-conscious / stingy / selfish / hot-tempered / narrow-minded / rude / impolite / possessive.Each individual is unique and differences between husband and wife are therefore unavoidable / a rule rather than an exception. Pre-listening TaskPartA_2Language FocusIts very important fo

12、r husband and wife to show appreciation of each other / talk and get to know what his or her partner expects.A marriage agreement sounds too practical / lacks romantic flavor / reduces marriage to mere business.I think a written marriage agreement shows how much you and your partner are going to res

13、pect each others needs and expectations / promises a harmonious relationship in married life.Pre-listening TaskPartA_2Language FocusTrouble starts in a marriage when one partner keeps complaining about small things, making the other feel resentful.Constantly criticizing your partner and his or her f

14、amily gives rise to troubles in / may destroy a marriage. Lack of understanding / tolerance over differences may bring troubles to a marriage / cause a marriage to fail. Pre-listening TaskPartB_1_a_1Listening TasksExercise 1Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesSpeaking Tasksv. to describe b

15、riefly with few details 概述 n. a husband or wife 配偶 a. denoting a thing that one feels particularly strongly about 格外的，極其的 n. sth. that annoys you 惹人生氣的事物 v. (American slang) to annoy, to irritate 激怒 outline spouse pet peeve bug Conversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_a_1Listening TasksExercise 1Exercise

16、 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesSpeaking Tasksarticle pet peeven. a section of a legal agreement that deals with a particular point 協(xié)議的條款 sth. that you strongly dislike because it always annoys you 格外惹人生氣的事 Conversation 1Conversation 21. Background information A marriage agreement is sometimes

17、 written and signed by two people who plan to get married. The purpose of a marriage agreement varies. In the United States and some other countries, some marriage agreements are designed for divorce (especially for a second marriage) or to set conditions for marriage so that the expense for a lawye

18、rs fee can be saved when troubles arise in a marriage. Some are designed for the benefit of the marriage: to facilitate the relationship between spouses so that a couple will start out togetherPartB_1_a_2Listening TasksExercise 1Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesConversation 1Conversatio

19、n 2Speaking Tasksand stay together. The marriage agreement signed by Tom and Linda in the text is an exaggerated case of the second type. The topic area in a marriage agreement is decided by the couples purpose of signing the agreement, which may be to develop trust and togetherness, or to respect i

20、ndividual interests. The topics to be covered in a marriage agreement or contract in relation to these goals may be as follows: everyday routine, budgeting, credit cards, property, family obligations, child care, social obligations, travel, hobbies, attire. PartB_1_a_2Listening TasksExercise 1Exerci

21、se 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesSpeaking TasksConversation 1Conversation 22. a person has different expectations from his or her spouse A spouse expects the other to act in a different way than the other is prepared to. As separate individuals, husband and wife do not necessarily think or ac

22、t in the same way. 3. a bunch of flowers or a box of candy These are common gifts for women. “A bunch of is used to talk about people or things that are alike and are viewed as a group. For example, we can also say aPartB_1_a_2Listening TasksExercise 1Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesSp

23、eaking TasksConversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_a_2bunch of keys, a bunch of fruit / grapes, a bunch of people, a whole bunch of things. Listening TasksExercise 1Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesSpeaking TasksConversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_a_3Listen to the conversation and choose t

24、he right answers to the questions you hear.Listening TasksExercise 1Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural Notes1. a. It is a set of rules that will restrict their personal freedom to a certain extent.b. It is a set of rules that will enable them to live up to each others expectations.c. It is a s

25、et of rules that will prevent them from getting a divorce.d. It is a set of rules that will save their marriage.Speaking TasksConversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_a_3Listening TasksExercise 1Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural Notes2. a. Different interests. b. Different pet peeves. c. Different

26、 expectations. d. Different sleeping habits.Speaking TasksConversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_a_3Listening Tasks3. a. She is sensible and well-organized.b. She doesnt like flowers or candy very much.c. She is too practical to be a good wife.d. She is quick-tempered and domineering.Exercise 1Exercise

27、 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesSpeaking TasksConversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_a_4Listen to the conversation again and complete the answers to the following questions.Listening TasksExercise 1Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural Notes1. Why did Tom and Linda decide to sign the agreement

28、? Because they wanted to understand each others expectations so that potential problems could be avoided and they could live happily together.2. What is Article 1 about? Cleaning up. Everything must be cleaned up and put away before going to bed.Speaking Tasks_Conversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_a_4

29、Listening Tasks3. What is Article 2 about? Sleeping. Time for bed: 11 p.m.; time to get up: 6:30 a.m. except on weekends._Exercise 1Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesSpeaking Tasks_Conversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_a_scriptListening TasksExercise 1Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultur

30、al NotesSpeaking TasksConversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_b_1updatemake it upfigure outListening Tasksv. to make sth. up-to-date 更新 to become friends again after a quarrel 爭(zhēng)吵后和解 to work out the solution to a problem 想出 Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesExercise 1Exercise 2Conversation 1Conversatio

31、n 2Speaking TasksPartB_1_b_21. stop at a gas station to ask for directions Gas stations can be found on roads and highways. They are usually the best place to ask for directions. 2. drove forty miles in the wrong direction Possibly the couple was driving on a highway. Once you miss an exit, it will

32、be very difficult for you to get back to the right direction. You have to drive on and on until you see the sign where you can turn back. Listening TasksExercise 1Language and Cultural NotesExercise 2Word BankSpeaking TasksConversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_b_3Listen to the conversation and choose

33、the right answers to the questions you hear. Listening Tasks1.a. 12.b. 13.c. 14. d. 15.Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesExercise 1Speaking TasksConversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_b_3Listening Tasks2. a. Linda is not very happy with some of the articles in the agreement.b. Tom thinks so

34、me of the articles in the agreement are too strict.c. Both Tom and Linda are satisfied with it. d. Both Tom and Linda are not satisfied with it and they want to make a lot of changes to it.Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesExercise 1Speaking TasksConversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_b_3Li

35、stening Tasks3. a. They will review the articles and make changes to update them. b. They will sit down and write out a new agreement. c. They will not make any changes to the agreement. d. They will not need it anymore, as they are both familiar with its contents.Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cul

36、tural NotesExercise 1Speaking TasksConversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_b_4Listen to the recording once again. Then complete the answers to the following questions.Listening Tasks1. What is stated in the rule of driving? It is stated that if they get lost for more than five minutes when they are driv

37、ing, they must stop and ask for directions._Exercise 2Exercise 1Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesSpeaking Tasks_Conversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_b_4Listening Tasks2. What is Article 13 about? What does it say? Article 13 is about breaking rules. The article says, “If you break a rule, you must

38、 apologize and do something nice for the other person to make it up.3. What is Article 14 about? What is stated in the agreement? It is about reviewing the contents of the agreement. It states that they must review this agreement once a year and make necessary changes._Exercise 2Exercise 1Word BankL

39、anguage and Cultural NotesSpeaking Tasks_Conversation 1Conversation 2PartB_1_b_scriptListening TasksSpeaking TasksExercise 1Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesConversation 1Conversation 2PartB_2_aPair WorkDebating Arguments for or against giving first priority to economic status in choosi

40、ng a spouseA Sample Nowadays, some young people give first priority to economic status in choosing a spouse. Are you for or against this standard in choosing a spouse? Express and defend your views from the perspectives given in the card below. Listening TasksSpeaking TasksPartB_2_b1Listening TasksS

41、peaking TasksTopic: Is it right to give first priority to economic status in choosing a spouse?Perspectives:1. From the perspective of a student (positive)2. From the perspective of a social worker (negative)PartB_2_b1Listening TasksSpeaking TasksTopic: Is it right to give first priority to a univer

42、sity degree in choosing a spouse?Perspectives: 1. From the perspective of some students (positive)2. From the perspective of some other students (negative)Now use the above sample as your model and carry on similar activities with your partner. PartB_2_demo1Listening TasksSpeaking TasksPartB_2_demo1

43、Listening TasksSpeaking TasksPartB_2_demo2Listening TasksSpeaking TasksPartC_TTest Your ListeningA ConversationListen to the conversation and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.PartC_q11.a.He doesnt share housework at home.b.He doesnt know how to put things in order.c.He doesnt care

44、for his wife and children.d.Hes lazy and rude.Test Your ListeningPartC_q22.a.Shes just got a job.b.She earns a lot of money.c.She does most of the housework at home.d.She has bad relations with her husband.Test Your ListeningPartC_q33.a.He thinks the womans husband is lazy and messy.b.He doesnt want

45、 to pass judgment on the womans husband.c.He thinks the woman complains too much.d.He thinks the woman should ask her husband to share the housework.Test Your ListeningPartC_scriptTest Your ListeningPartD_1_a1Word BankExercise MovieMovie TimeTime to TalkPartD_1_a2Movie TimeTime to TalkWord BankMovie

46、Exercise Word BankMoviePartD_1_b1Movie TimeTime to Talkask sb. outcuratorcausebummerrighteousNo problemo. 約會(huì)某人 n. 博物館管理員 n. 事業(yè) n. 令人不愉快的事件 a. 正直的 俚語(yǔ)等同于No problem.Exercise PartD_1_cMovie TimeTime to TalkWord BankExerciseMovie1. What did the young boy tell Lem? a. He told Lem that his sister didnt lik

47、e him. b. He told Lem to keep away from his sister. c. He said that his sister liked Lem. d. He said that his sister was waiting for her boyfriend.PartD_1_cMovie TimeTime to TalkWord BankExerciseMovie2. What had Lem probably done before talking to the young boy?a. Lem had just finished a job intervi

48、ew.b. Lem had just come back from work.c. Lem had just done the shopping.d. Lem has just planned his new cause. PartD_1_cMovie TimeTime to TalkWord BankExerciseMovie3. What was Lem about to tell Neera?a. Lem planned to ask Neera to find a job for him.b. Lem intended to ask Neera to help his cause. c

49、. Lem was about to ask Neera out.d. Lem was going to help Neera with housework.PartD_1_scriptMovie TimeTime to TalkWord BankMovieExercise PartD_2Movie TimePicturesLook at these pictures and describe them one by one. If possible, try also to find something relevant to talk about.Time to TalkPartD_2_a

50、1Movie TimeTime to TalkPartD_2_b1Movie TimeTime to TalkPartD_2_c1Movie TimeTime to TalkTime to TalkMovie TimePartD_2_a21. a newly-wed couple, bridegroom (新郎) and bride (新娘), look very happy, the tradition is that, the bride in white and the bridegroom in black suit, a big cake with three layers, a knife in the womans hand, ready to cut the cakeTime to TalkMovie Ti