Dictation unit2.

dictation unit2

1. transatlantic 2. determined 3. retire 4. voyage 5. device 6. previously 7. dissuade 8. treacherous 9. fortunately 10. following 11. nightmare 12. sinister 13. accomplish 14. conquer 15. undoubtedly 16. set out 17. be determined to do sth. 18. in spite of 19. turn over 20. can not help

Before Reading_Main 1. An English Song Happy Birthday to You
Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 1. An English Song Happy Birthday to You 2. Background Information Fun Facts about Happy Birthday to You Important Birthdays in the West Traditional Birthday Celebration in Western Countries 3. Warm-up Exercises Warm-up Questions Topic-related Prediction

Before Reading_1.1 Happy Birthday to You Before Reading Global Reading
Detailed Reading After Reading Happy Birthday to You ■

Fun Facts about Happy Birthday to You
Before Reading_2.1.1 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Fun Facts about Happy Birthday to You ■

Before Reading_2.1.2 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Happy Birthday to You, the four-line song was written as a classroom greeting in 1893 by two American teachers, Mildred J. Hill, and Dr. Patty Smith Hill. The melody of the song Happy Birthday to You was composed by Mildred J. Hill, a schoolteacher. The song was first published in 1893, with the lyrics written by her sister, Patty Smith Hill. Happy Birthday to You was copyrighted in 1935 and renewed in The song was apparently written in 1893, but first copyrighted in 1935 after a lawsuit. In 1988, Birch Tree Group, Ltd. sold the rights of the song to Warner Communications for an estimated $25 million. In the 1980s, the song Happy Birthday to You was believed to generate about $1 million in royalties annually. With Auld Lang Syne and For He's a Jolly Good Fellow, it is among the three most popular songs in the English language.

Important Birthdays in the West
Before Reading_2.2.2 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Important Birthdays in the West 21(18 now in many countries) over 70 100 family party; a major present (watch; car) a special way to celebrate the centennial birthday, unusual occasion, may receive a telegram or a letter of congratulations from some famous figures (Prime Minister or Queen), family party

Before Reading_2.3.1 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Traditional Birthday Celebration in Western Countries Directions: Task Summarize the traditional ways to celebrate birthday in the west. ■ Saying “Happy Birthday” Opening the presents Food and drinks are served Turning off the light and light the candles Singing birthday song and make a wish The birthday person blows out the candles on the cake The birthday person cuts the cake The guests wish the birthday person “happy birthday” again and leave ■

Before Reading_2.3.2 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading In the West, it is customary to hold a party in celebration of a person’s birthday. The guests will come to the party with birthday presents and say “Happy Birthday” to the birthday person. The guests then watch him or her open the presents and he or she thanks them for the presents they have brought. At the party drinks and food are served. Toward the end of the dinner the lights in the room are turned off, and someone comes in from another room with a cake on which are lighted candles, one for each year. At the sight of the cake the guests begin singing “Happy Birthday to You” and the birthday person makes a wish before he or she blows out the candles on the cake. It is said that the wish will come true if all the candles go out in one puff. After that, the cake is cut in slices usually by the birthday person, one piece for each guest. When the party comes to an end, the guests wish the birthday person “Happy Birthday” again and leave.

Before Reading_3.1 Warm-up Questions
Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Warm-up Questions How does your family celebrate the birthdays of your grandparents? How do you usually celebrate your birthday? What do your parents do for you on this special occasion? Do you know your parents’ birthday? What do you do for that? ■

Topic-related Prediction
Before Reading_3.2.1 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Topic-related Prediction 1. Dictation Related to the Text It was the old lady’s birthday. _______________________ She got up early to be ready for the post. __________________________________ Today she was sure there would be something. ______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ___________ In one of the letters there was a check, but with trembling fingers she tore it into little bits. ■

Before Reading_3.2.2 2. Formation of Questions
Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 2. Formation of Questions Directions: With these three pictures of the old lady and the sentences you have dictated, you are given five minutes to work in pairs to make up as many questions as possible about the content of the story.

Globe Reading_main 1. Part Division of the Text 2. Discourse Analysis
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 1. Part Division of the Text 2. Discourse Analysis 3. Words Scanning 4. Further Understanding For Part 1& Part 2 For Part 3

Globe Reading.1 Part Division of the Text Part Lines Main Idea
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Part Division of the Text Part Lines Main Idea The old lady, filled with expectation, got up early on her birthday. 1 1 — 5 The old lady looked forward to something special from her daughter Myra. 2 6 — 43 The present from Myra turned out to be a printed card plus a check. The old lady tore the check into little bits. 3 44 — 61

Globe Reading.2.1 Discourse Analysis
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Discourse Analysis Some Critical Terms in Narrative Stories: Setting where and when the story takes place Characters whoever takes part in the story (people or animals) Plot all of the events that tell the story the most intense point of action where a crisis is reached and resolution achieved Climax the angle from which a story is presented (Stories are told either in the first person or the third person.) Point of view the use of time references to organize the episodes of a story (Chronological structure is important in stories in which action is significantly related to the passing of time.) Chronological structure a term used to describe any scene or episode which is inserted to show events that happened at an earlier time Flashback Theme the central meaning that is implicit in a story

Globe Reading.2.2 Discourse Analysis of the Story:
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Discourse Analysis of the Story: Directions: Scan the text and list the basic elements for the story. Time: the old lady’s birthday Place: on the second floor flat Setting Characters the old lady, Enid, Myra, Johnnie, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Grant The old lady had expected a present from her daughter Myra and was disappointed to receive only a check. Plot The moment when the old lady received only a check for her 80th birthday and she tore it into bits with trembling figures. Climax Point of view The story is in the third person. Chronological structure The story is organized through the use of time references. The old lady recalled how Enid died on the operating table and what Myra had done for her afterwards. Flashback Blood is thicker than water. Our parents and relatives are more important to us than others. Theme

Globe Reading.3.1 Words Scanning
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Words Scanning Directions: Scan the text and use some adjectives to describe her two daughters’ and neighbors’ attitudes to the old lady. Johnnie helpful, kind, warm-hearted Mrs. Morrison Mrs. Grant considerate, thoughtful Enid Myra thoughtless

Globe Reading.3.2 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Directions: Scan the text again and use some phrases describing the changes of the old lady’s actions and feeling. expectation: get up early; be sure of something; put on best dress; might come concession: even if; send a present another expectation: two spots of color; excited like a child; stand by the window, watching disappointment: feel a pang of disappointment concession: the parcel too large to come by the post complete disappointment: reluctantly; a card; a piece of paper

Globe Reading.4.11 For Part 1 & Part 2
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading For Part 1 & Part 2 1. What her neighbors did for the old lady’s 80th birthday? Mrs. Morrison Mrs. Morrison had given the flat an extra clean yesterday. Today she had brought a card and a bunch of marigolds. Mrs. Grant downstairs had made a cake and in the afternoon she was going down there to tea. Mrs. Grant The little boy had been up with a packet of mints and said he wouldn’t go out to play until the post had come. Johnnie

Globe Reading Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading marigolds It is any of several types of flower with a golden-yellow head.

Globe Reading Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading tea In England, tea (sometimes called afternoon tea) may be a light meal of black tea with milk, bread and butter or cakes eaten around 5 p.m., or it may be a bigger meal with a cooked dish or cold meat, etc., in addition to bread or cakes. This is called high tea and is usually eaten at about 6 p.m.

Globe Reading.4.12 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 2. Make up a dialogue between the old lady and one of her best friends. They talk through telephone about her birthday. A: Hello. Is this/that XXX? B: Yes, may I ask who this is? A: … Happy birthday to you! B: Thank you. A: … TIP

Globe Reading.4.21 For Part 3 Group Discussion
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading For Part 3 Group Discussion 1) Why did the old lady feel so hurt when she got the check from her daughter? 2) How do you understand that blood is thicker than water? A check is impersonal. It symbolizes obligation but with no sincere feelings. Myra regarded her work with strangers as more important than the happiness of her own old mother. It seems that everyone in the neighborhood was aware that the old woman’s 80th birthday fell on that day. They regarded it as an important occasion. By saying “Blood is thicker than water”, we mean that family members or our relatives are more important than others (friends, neighbors, etc.). Not only should we be always considerate and helpful to our family members but also we should take the responsibility or obligation to make them happy.

Article Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading They say that blood is thicker than water, that our relatives are more important to us than others. Everyone was so kind to the old lady on her birthday. Surely her daughter would make an even bigger effort to please her?

Article1_S The Present It was the old lady’s birthday.
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading The Present It was the old lady’s birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.

Article2_S Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading One evening, however, Enid said, “I’ve arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital — just a minor operation. I’ll soon be home.” In the morning she went, but never came back — she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast. Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps — perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited — like a child. She would enjoy her day.

Article3_S Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Yesterday Mrs. Morrison had given the flat an extra clean, and today she had brought a card and a bunch of marigolds when she came to do the breakfast. Mrs. Grant downstairs had made a cake, and in the afternoon she was going down there to tea. The little boy, Johnnie, had been up with a packet of mints, and said he wouldn’t go out to play until the post had come. “I guess you’ll get lots and lots of presents,” he said. “I did last week when I was six.” What would she like? A pair of slippers perhaps. Or a new cardigan. A cardigan would be lovely. Blue’s such a pretty colour. Jim had always liked her in blue. Or a table lamp. Or a book, a travel book, with pictures, or a little clock, with clear black numbers. So many lovely things.

Article4_S Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat fast. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate. Then clatter, clatter up the stairs. Johnnie knocked at her door. “Granny, granny,”he shouted, “I’ve got your post.” He gave her four envelopes. Three were unsealed cards from old friends. The fourth was sealed, in Myra’s writing. The old lady felt a pang of disappointment. “No parcel, Johnnie?” “No, granny.” Maybe the parcel was too large to come by letter post. That was it. It would come later by parcel post. She must be patient.

Article5_S Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Almost reluctantly she tore the envelope open. Folded in the card was a piece of paper. Written on the card was a message under the printed Happy Birthday — Buy yourself something nice with the cheque, Myra and Harold. The cheque fluttered to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady stooped to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers she tore it into little bits.

Article1_S_1 The Present It was the old lady’s birthday.
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading The Present It was the old lady’s birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. What can we learn from this part? The old lady’s daughter and her relatives and friends seldom sent her letters or parcels. If anything did come by post, the boy would bring it up for her. The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.

Article1_S_2 The Present It was the old lady’s birthday.
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading The Present It was the old lady’s birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. 1. What rhetorical device did the author use? Irony. 2. And what can we infer from this part? It is quite ironic that Myra did a lot for the old and helpless in the society while she was so thoughtless for her old mother. The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.

Article2_S_1 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading One evening, however, Enid said, “I’ve arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital — just a minor operation. I’ll soon be home.” In the morning she went, but never came back — she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast. Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps — perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited — like a child. She would enjoy her day. What does this sentence imply? This is the old lady’s soliloquy(内心独白). She expects Myra to come — she wishes Myra would come — but she has doubts about her coming. The repetition of “perhaps” and the word “might” indicate her uncertainty.

Article2_S_2 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading One evening, however, Enid said, “I’ve arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital — just a minor operation. I’ll soon be home.” In the morning she went, but never came back — she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast. Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps — perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited — like a child. She would enjoy her day. 1. Translate the sentence into Chinese. 毕竟80寿辰是个非同寻常的日子。你又活了10年，或者是熬了10年。是活是熬就在于你怎么看。

Article3_S_1 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Yesterday Mrs. Morrison had given the flat an extra clean, and today she had brought a card and a bunch of marigolds when she came to do the breakfast. Mrs. Grant downstairs had made a cake, and in the afternoon she was going down there to tea. The little boy, Johnnie, had been up with a packet of mints, and said he wouldn’t go out to play until the post had come. “I guess you’ll get lots and lots of presents,” he said. “I did last week when I was six.” What does this sentence mean? There were so many nice things the old woman wanted to have, but she would be very pleased to get any kind of birthday present from her daughter. What would she like? A pair of slippers perhaps. Or a new cardigan. A cardigan would be lovely. Blue’s such a pretty colour. Jim had always liked her in blue. Or a table lamp. Or a book, a travel book, with pictures, or a little clock, with clear black numbers. So many lovely things.

Article4_S_1 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat fast. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate. What does this sentence suggest? This suggests that the old lady was listening for the boy’s footsteps in her room, eagerly and attentively. Then clatter, clatter up the stairs. Johnnie knocked at her door. “Granny, granny,”he shouted, “I’ve got your post.” He gave her four envelopes. Three were unsealed cards from old friends. The fourth was sealed, in Myra’s writing. The old lady felt a pang of disappointment. “No parcel, Johnnie?” “No, granny.” Maybe the parcel was too large to come by letter post. That was it. It would come later by parcel post. She must be patient.

Article4_S_2 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat fast. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate. What does this sentence imply? Immediately she felt very disappointed and her heart began to ache sharply. Then clatter, clatter up the stairs. Johnnie knocked at her door. “Granny, granny,”he shouted, “I’ve got your post.” He gave her four envelopes. Three were unsealed cards from old friends. The fourth was sealed, in Myra’s writing. The old lady felt a pang of disappointment. “No parcel, Johnnie?” “No, granny.” Maybe the parcel was too large to come by letter post. That was it. It would come later by parcel post. She must be patient.

Article4_S_3 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat fast. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate. What does this sentence mean? That was the reason why the parcel had not come yet. “That was it” is an idiomatic expression which often means “That explained what had happened”. Then clatter, clatter up the stairs. Johnnie knocked at her door. “Granny, granny,”he shouted, “I’ve got your post.” He gave her four envelopes. Three were unsealed cards from old friends. The fourth was sealed, in Myra’s writing. The old lady felt a pang of disappointment. “No parcel, Johnnie?” “No, granny.” Maybe the parcel was too large to come by letter post. That was it. It would come later by parcel post. She must be patient.

Article5_S_1 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Almost reluctantly she tore the envelope open. Folded in the card was a piece of paper. Written on the card was a message under the printed Happy Birthday — Buy yourself something nice with the cheque, Myra and Harold. The cheque fluttered to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady stooped to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers she tore it into little bits. What does this incomplete sentence indicate? This sentence shows the old lady’s excitement, anger and desperation.

Article1_W The Present It was the old lady’s birthday.
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading The Present It was the old lady’s birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.

Article2_W Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading One evening, however, Enid said, “I’ve arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital — just a minor operation. I’ll soon be home.” In the morning she went, but never came back — she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast. Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps — perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited — like a child. She would enjoy her day.

Article3_W Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Yesterday Mrs. Morrison had given the flat an extra clean, and today she had brought a card and a bunch of marigolds when she came to do the breakfast. Mrs. Grant downstairs had made a cake, and in the afternoon she was going down there to tea. The little boy, Johnnie, had been up with a packet of mints, and said he wouldn’t go out to play until the post had come. “I guess you’ll get lots and lots of presents,” he said. “I did last week when I was six.” What would she like? A pair of slippers perhaps. Or a new cardigan. A cardigan would be lovely. Blue’s such a pretty colour. Jim had always liked her in blue. Or a table lamp. Or a book, a travel book, with pictures, or a little clock, with clear black numbers. So many lovely things.

Article4_W Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat fast. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate. Then clatter, clatter up the stairs. Johnnie knocked at her door. “Granny, granny,”he shouted, “I’ve got your post.” He gave her four envelopes. Three were unsealed cards from old friends. The fourth was sealed, in Myra’s writing. The old lady felt a pang of disappointment. “No parcel, Johnnie?” “No, granny.” Maybe the parcel was too large to come by letter post. That was it. It would come later by parcel post. She must be patient.

Article5_W Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Almost reluctantly she tore the envelope open. Folded in the card was a piece of paper. Written on the card was a message under the printed Happy Birthday — Buy yourself something nice with the cheque, Myra and Harold. The cheque fluttered to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady stooped to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers she tore it into little bits.

Article1_W_present The Present It was the old lady’s birthday.
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading The Present present: n. gift It was the old lady’s birthday. It was the old lady’s birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. I’d like to send Mary a wedding present. v. give; introduce 那个小女孩把一束花献给女王。 The little girl presented a bouquet to the Queen (=presented the Queen with a bouquet). Collocation: at present 现在 for the present 暂时 The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.

Article1_W_ready for sth
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading The Present ready for sth.: prepared and fit for use It was the old lady’s birthday. It was the old lady’s birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. 准备好上课了吗？ Are you ready for class? 准备听写。 Get ready for dictation. Collocation: be ready to do sth. 准备好做某事 The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.

Article1_W_post The Present It was the old lady’s birthday.
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading The Present post: It was the old lady’s birthday. n. letters, parcel, etc. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. It was the old lady’s birthday. 圣诞节时信件很多。 There is always a lot of post at Christmas. v. take (a letter, parcel) to a post office or put into a collection box for sending Please post this letter at the post office, don’t post it in the box at the corner. The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.

Article1_W_rare.1 The Present The Present
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading rare: adj. The Present The Present 1) unusual; not often happening or seen It was the old lady’s birthday. It was the old lady’s birthday. It is rare for her to go out at night. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. 2) (of a substance, esp. atmosphere) thin, not dense The Tibetans are used to the rare air around the Himalayas. The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.

Article1_W_rare.2 The Present It was the old lady’s birthday.
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading The Present It was the old lady’s birthday. Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words above. Change the form where necessary. It was the old lady’s birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. 1. Esther used to visit him for the days and weekends. 2. Food was and expensive during the war time. 3. I think it is very to have big families nowadays. 4. I have had mild headaches all my life. _______ occasional scarce _____ ____ rare occasional _______ The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.

Article1_W_occasion The Present It was the old lady’s birthday.
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading The Present occasion: n. special event; time when sth. happens It was the old lady’s birthday. It was the old lady’s birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. Prof. Smith is not a stranger to us. We’ve met him on several occasions. Collocation: on the occasion of 在…场合下 on occasion （= sometimes）有时 have an occasion to do sth. 有机会做某事 The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.

Article1_W_make The Present It was the old lady’s birthday.
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading The Present make: (followed by an object and complement) cause to be or become It was the old lady’s birthday. It was the old lady’s birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. They made him Chairman of the Student’s Union. 他把他的含意说明白。 He made himself understood. Collocation: make fun of 取笑 make it 办成功，做到 make out 填写，开列，理解，辨认出 make use of 利用 The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.

Article1_W_content to The Present It was the old lady’s birthday.
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading The Present content to (do sth.): pleased to (do sth.); satisfied to (do sth.) It was the old lady’s birthday. It was the old lady’s birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. Will you be content to wait till tomorrow? 那对老年夫妇似乎对整晚坐在电视机前看电视感到满意。 The old couple seem content to sit in front of the television all evening. Pattern: be content with 满足于 to one’s heart’s content 心满意足 The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.

Article1_W_primary The Present It was the old lady’s birthday.
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading The Present primary: adj. 1) first, as in order, time or place It was the old lady’s birthday. It was the old lady’s birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. Primary education is compulsory in our country. 2) main; first in importance Our history professor explained the primary cause of the First World War. Note: for a “primary school”, American people say as “elementary school”. The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.

Article1_W_round The Present It was the old lady’s birthday.
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading The Present It was the old lady’s birthday. round (around) the corner: very near; nearby It was the old lady’s birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from the ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came. Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work for the aged. The teaching building is just round the corner. 春节就要到了。 The Spring Festival is just round the corner. The old lady was proud of Myra, but Enid was the daughter she loved. Enid had never married, but had seemed content to live with her mother, and teach in a primary school round the corner.

Article2_W_arrange for
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading One evening, however, Enid said, “I’ve arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital — just a minor operation. I’ll soon be home.” In the morning she went, but never came back — she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast. Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps — perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited — like a child. She would enjoy her day. arrange for: make plans in advance about (sth. for sb.); organize for (sth. to be done) We have arranged for the car to come at nine. 他去英国安排儿子的教育事宜。 He went to England to arrange for his boy’s education.

Article2_W_minor Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading One evening, however, Enid said, “I’ve arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital — just a minor operation. I’ll soon be home.” In the morning she went, but never came back — she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast. Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps — perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited — like a child. She would enjoy her day. minor: adj. smaller; less important or serious The house is in good condition; it needs just a few minor repairs. minor problems 小问题 minor changes 小变动

Article2_W_operate Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading One evening, however, Enid said, “I’ve arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital — just a minor operation. I’ll soon be home.” In the morning she went, but never came back — she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast. Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps — perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited — like a child. She would enjoy her day. operate: v 1. perform surgery; work He has his left knee operated on last Monday. 2. manage; make…work Do you know how to operate this machine? NB: 以上第一条词义中operate作为不及物动词使用；第二条词义中作为及物动词使用。

Article2_W_efficient.1 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading efficient: adj. capable One evening, however, Enid said, “I’ve arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital — just a minor operation. I’ll soon be home.” In the morning she went, but never came back — she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast. Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps — perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited — like a child. She would enjoy her day. Our organization is a simple and efficient structure. 既然你如此的忙，你确实需要一个很能干的秘书。 Since you are so busy, you do need a very efficient secretary.

Article2_W_efficient.2 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words above. Change the form where necessary. One evening, however, Enid said, “I’ve arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital — just a minor operation. I’ll soon be home.” In the morning she went, but never came back — she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast. Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps — perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited — like a child. She would enjoy her day. 1. This is a very method. 2. Our new machines are much cheaper to run. 3. Mary turned out to be an secretary. 4. His efforts to improve the school have been very ______ effective ______ efficient ______ efficient ______ effective

Article2_W_after all Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading One evening, however, Enid said, “I’ve arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital — just a minor operation. I’ll soon be home.” In the morning she went, but never came back — she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast. Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps — perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited — like a child. She would enjoy her day. after all: when everything has been considered; nevertheless I think we should let Mary go camping with her classmates. After all, she is a big girl now. 我想我们应该让玛丽与她的同学去野营。毕竟她现在是个大女孩了。 Collocation: all but 几乎，差一点 all in all 总的说来 for all 尽管 above all 首先

Article2_W_endure Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading endure: v. suffer; bear; put up with One evening, however, Enid said, “I’ve arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital — just a minor operation. I’ll soon be home.” In the morning she went, but never came back — she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast. Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps — perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited — like a child. She would enjoy her day. The company had to endure heavy financial losses. Give me a painkiller. I can't endure any longer.

Article2_W_choose to Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading choose to: decide to; prefer to One evening, however, Enid said, “I’ve arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital — just a minor operation. I’ll soon be home.” In the morning she went, but never came back — she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast. Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps — perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited — like a child. She would enjoy her day. You may do just as you choose to. You can improve your listening comprehension if you choose to.

Article2_W_spot Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading spot: One evening, however, Enid said, “I’ve arranged for Mrs. Morrison to look after you for a few days, Mother. Tomorrow I have to go into hospital — just a minor operation. I’ll soon be home.” In the morning she went, but never came back — she died on the operating table. Myra came to the funeral, and in her efficient way arranged for Mrs. Morrison to come in and light the fire and give the old lady her breakfast. Two years ago that was, and since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband never. The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps — perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday, another decade lived or endured just as you chose to look at it. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited — like a child. She would enjoy her day. n. mark different in color from what it is on; stain It is difficult to get rid of spots of ink and blood. n. a particular place He happened to be on the spot when the robbery took place. 抢劫案发生时他碰巧在场。

Article3_W_extra Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading extra: adj. additional Yesterday Mrs. Morrison had given the flat an extra clean, and today she had brought a card and a bunch of marigolds when she came to do the breakfast. Mrs. Grant downstairs had made a cake, and in the afternoon she was going down there to tea. The little boy, Johnnie, had been up with a packet of mints, and said he wouldn’t go out to play until the post had come. “I guess you’ll get lots and lots of presents,” he said. “I did last week when I was six.” They did a lot of extra work but refused to take any extra pay. What would she like? A pair of slippers perhaps. Or a new cardigan. A cardigan would be lovely. Blue’s such a pretty colour. Jim had always liked her in blue. Or a table lamp. Or a book, a travel book, with pictures, or a little clock, with clear black numbers. So many lovely things.

Article4_W_disappoint
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading disappoint: v. fail to fulfill the hope of (a person) She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat fast. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate. She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat fast. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate. He was disappointed to hear/at hearing that she would not come that day. 努力工作，不要让你父母失望。 Work hard. Don’t disappoint your parents. Then clatter, clatter up the stairs. Johnnie knocked at her door. “Granny, granny,”he shouted, “I’ve got your post.” He gave her four envelopes. Three were unsealed cards from old friends. The fourth was sealed, in Myra’s writing. The old lady felt a pang of disappointment. “No parcel, Johnnie?” “No, granny.” Maybe the parcel was too large to come by letter post. That was it. It would come later by parcel post. She must be patient. Collocation: feel/express disappointment 感到/表达失望 to one’s disappointment 令某人失望的是 be disappointed about/at/with sth. 对某事失望 be disappointed in/with sb. 对某人失望

Article5_W_reluctantly
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Almost reluctantly she tore the envelope open. Folded in the card was a piece of paper. Written on the card was a message under the printed Happy Birthday — Buy yourself something nice with the cheque, Myra and Harold. The cheque fluttered to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady stooped to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers she tore it into little bits. reluctantly: adj. unwillingly Almost reluctantly she picked up the phone.

Article5_W_fold Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading fold: v. bend into two or more parts Almost reluctantly she tore the envelope open. Folded in the card was a piece of paper. Written on the card was a message under the printed Happy Birthday — Buy yourself something nice with the cheque, Myra and Harold. The cheque fluttered to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady stooped to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers she tore it into little bits. After writing the letter, Mary folded it and put it in an envelope. Collocation: folding doors/chairs/beds/boats Fold unfold Lock unlock Pack unpack Seal unseal 折叠门/椅/床/船

Article5_W_pick up Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading pick up: 1) take hold of and lift Almost reluctantly she tore the envelope open. Folded in the card was a piece of paper. Written on the card was a message under the printed Happy Birthday — Buy yourself something nice with the cheque, Myra and Harold. The cheque fluttered to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady stooped to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers she tore it into little bits. 2) catch 3) gain; acquire 4) give sb. a ride in a vehicle (ask the students to match ) Where did you that cold? pick up 2 Please all these pieces of paper. pick up 1 4 I’ll you at your college gate at three; don’t be late. pick up He English while he was staying in London. picked up 3

Article5_W_tremble Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading tremble: vi. shake; move to and from Almost reluctantly she tore the envelope open. Folded in the card was a piece of paper. Written on the card was a message under the printed Happy Birthday — Buy yourself something nice with the cheque, Myra and Harold. The cheque fluttered to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady stooped to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers she tore it into little bits. 那老头签字时手在颤抖。 The old man’s hand trembled when he signed his name. Her voice trembled with excitement.

…..a bunch of marigolds when she came to do the breakfast,…………..
a bunch of keys/grapes/bananas 常用的量词如下： packet: （一）包，盒 piece：（一）片，条，快，支 pair：（一）双，对 back

Jim had always liked her in blue. in: prep. wearing, 穿着，戴着新娘通常穿白色衣服。
Brides are usually dressed in white. 【 in表示穿戴的其他搭配】一个穿着蓝色牛仔裤的女孩 a girl in blue jeans 一个穿着校服的学生 a student in uniform back

After Reading_2 Word Matching
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Word Matching Directions: Match the words of American English in the left column to those of British English in the right one. American English apartment can check elevator fall movie post subway taxi the first floor tire British English 1. autumn 2. cab 3. cheque 4. film 5. flat 6. lift 7. mail 8. the ground floor 9. tin 10. tube/underground 11. tyre 5 9 3 6 1 4 7 10 2 8 11

Vocabulary 1. 1. present 2. decade 3. content 4. arrange 5. minor
6. efficient 7.endure 8. extra 9. reluctantly 10. tremble

2. 1. bunch 2. packet/pack 3. piece 4. pair 5. piece 6. bunch 7. pair 8. piece 9. bunch 10. packet 11. pair 12. piece

3. 1. at other times 2. After all 3. efficient 4. endure 5. extra, extra 6. round/around the corner 7. occasions 8. minor 9. arranged 10. primary 11. rare 12. trembling 13. reluctantly 14. disappointment

4. 1. can endure 2. on the occasion of 3. to pick it up 4. are not (quite) sure of 5. felt (deep/a pang of ) disappointment 6. Not being content/As he was not content

Word Building IV.1. 1. milkman 2. fireman 3. fisherman 4. businessman
5. policeman 6. spaceman 7. weatherman 8. sportsman

Word Building 2. 1. broadens 2. widened 3. quicken 4. darkened
5. sharpening 6. shortens

3. 1. excitement, excited, exciting, excitedly, excited, excited 2. disappointed, disappointing, disappointed, disappointment, disappointed 3. patience, patient, patiently, patience 4. reluctant, reluctance, reluctantly, reluctant 5. efficiency, efficient, efficiently, efficient

cloze 1. occasion 2. endured 3. rare 4. postman 5. trembled
6. After all 7. at other times 8. disappointment

1. That famous actor seemed content to play a minor part in the play.
Translation IX. 1. That famous actor seemed content to play a minor part in the play. 2. National Day is round the corner. Let's give our bedroom a thorough clean. 3. She agreed, very reluctantly, to be operated on by a young doctor.

4. They've arranged for us to visit the Great Wall tomorrow
4. They've arranged for us to visit the Great Wall tomorrow. I'm sure we'll have a good time there (we'll enjoy ourselves there). 5. After reading the letter the old man was so disappointed that he tore it into little bits with trembling fingers. 6. The old couple were proud of their grandson, who got/won two gold medals and a bronze at the 28th Olympic Games.

7. Even if his grandmother could not come to his birthday party, she would send him a lovely present. Tom was sure of that. 8. It was Mary's twentieth birthday yesterday. Her father sent her a pair of boots. Her mother bought her a box of chocolates. And her boyfriend brought her a bunch of roses.

After Reading_1.1 Useful Expressions blood is thicker than water
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Useful Expressions 1. 血浓于水 blood is thicker than water 2. 做出更大努力 make an even bigger effort on rare occasions 3. 难得/偶尔 4. 由于…而获奖章 get a medal for 5. 在附近 round the corner 6. 小手术 a minor operation 7. 生火 light a fire 8.一束万寿菊 a bunch of marigolds

After Reading_1.2 a pretty color a table lamp stand by the window
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 9. 一种好看的颜色 a pretty color 10. 台灯 a table lamp stand by the window 11. 站在窗口 12. 感到一阵失望的痛楚 feel a pang of disappointment 13. 撕开信封 tear the envelope open 14. 像只断了翅膀的小鸟 like a bird with a broken wing 15. 用颤抖的手指 with trembling fingers 16. 撕成碎片 tear…into little bits

After Reading_3 Summary
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Summary It was the old lady’s birthday. She got up early (静心等候邮件) . She (肯定) her daughter would not forgot her mother’s birthday, (尽管她在别的时候很少写信) . (不管怎么说，八十大寿非同一般) . However, her daughter sent her a check instead of a gift. She was so disappointed that (她用颤抖的手把支票撕了个粉碎) . __________ to be ready for the post _________ was sure _______________________ __________ even if she seldom wrote at other times ________________________ _______ After all, eighty was a special birthday ___________________ __________________ she tore it into little bits with trembling fingers

Listening Comprehension
After Reading_4.1 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Listening Comprehension Old folks in America 1. What is the major difference between elderly people in China and America? 2. What is the prime source of instability? 3. Why are the elderly people reluctant to move with their children? 4. What do they do instead? 5. What do you think of the viewpoint presented in this article? ■ script

After Reading_4.2 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Our students often point out differences between elderly people in China and America. In China, for example, it is common for three or four generations to be living under one roof, whereas in the United States this arrangement is quite rare. The family as a voluntary association of individuals who stay together and care for one other is being eroded by many factors in American culture. One prime source of instability is that people can move as often as they wish without getting permission from anyone. All they need is enough money first to make the move and then to rent or buy an apartment or house in the new location. Companies make full use of this freedom, transferring valued employees from one coast to the other, or to anywhere in between. Some Americans may attach greater importance to success in their careers than the Chinese do, and as a result may be more willing to sacrifice emotional and family ties for economic or professional advancement. As China has opened to the outside world, we note that many Chinese have begun to show a similar willingness to subordinate family and friendships to career.

After Reading_4.3 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading If younger Americans move around so freely, does that mean their parents often relocate to remain near them? No. In spite of their potential mobility, most retired parents will not move just to be close to their children. The majority of older people in the United States, in fact, prefer not to live with their children — they like to be independent. Older people also value the friendships they have established through their jobs and with their hometown neighbors. In other cases, home ownership and the stress of selling a home and becoming established in a strange place may explain why older people don't follow their children. One thing is clear: most would rather visit their children, even several times a year, than dwell permanently with them.

After Reading_5 Role-Play
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Role-Play Work in pairs. Student A acts as a host/hostess in a talk show program of a TV channel while student B as Myra in the text. Student A asks student B several questions about what she has done for the aged and then about the old lady’s birthday. A: Hi, Myra. Welcome to our program. B: Hi, it is my pleasure. A: I know you have done a lot for the aged. Could you tell us something about that? B: ... … A: I heard that today is your mother’s eightieth birthday. How do you celebrate it? B: … TIP

Talk about the Pictures
After Reading_6.1 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Talk about the Pictures

After Reading_6.2 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading

After Reading_7.1 Writing Practice
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Writing Practice Subordination: Combining two simple sentences by turning one of them into a subordinate clause A Brief Introduction 1．It is true that being terse is one of the most important principles in writing. But, it does not mean that you should always write simple and short sentences, which would make your writing too monotonous. 2．It is advisable to use longer and more complex sentence patterns now and then in order to achieve variation. Subordination is just one way of doing that. 3．Examples * Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. * She had brought a card and a bunch of marigolds when she came to do the breakfast. * Chichester did it all by himself, even after the main steering device had been damaged by gales.

After Reading_7.2 Homework
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Homework Directions: Combine the following two simple sentences by turning one of them into a subordinate clause. Make changes where necessary. 1．Police have not been able to find out the man. The man was responsible for the robbery. Police have not been able to find out who was responsible for the robbery. 2．The woman is cared for by relative. The woman needs constant attention. The woman, who needs constant attention, is cared for by relative. 3．Conditions are available at the travel agency. Conditions apply to your flight. Conditions which apply to your flight are available at the travel agency. 4．Sometimes a teacher will be listened to. A parent might not be listened to. Sometimes a teacher will be listened to, while a parent might not.

After Reading_7.3 5．I had been gardening for nearly ten years.
Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 5．I had been gardening for nearly ten years. Then I met the Gills. When I met the Gills I had been gardening for nearly ten years. 6．He is very attractive. He is certainly not a lady-killer. He is very attractive, though certainly not a lady-killer. 7．Cynthia is not ashamed of what she does. She ends up doing something wrong. Cynthia is not ashamed of what she does, even if she ends up doing something wrong. 8．In my case I chose that course. I considered it right. In my case I chose that course which I considered right.

Proverbs and Quotations
After Reading_8.1 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Proverbs and Quotations 1．A mother’s love never changes. 母爱永远不移。 2．People who don’t cherish their elderly have forgotten whence they came and whither they go. 不敬老人的人忘了他们是从哪儿来的，又将到哪儿去。 3．Love makes the world go round. 爱使世界转动。 4．All I am, or can be, I owe to my angel mother. — Abraham Lincoln, American president 我之所有，我之所能，都归功于我天使般的母亲。 — 美国总统林肯

After Reading_8.2 Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading 5．Happy are the families where the government of parents is the reign of affection, and obedience of the children the submission to love. — Francis Bacon, British philosopher 幸福的家庭，父母靠慈爱当家，孩子也是出于对父母的爱而顺从大人。 — 英国哲学家 F · 培根 6. How sharper than a serpent's tooth is to have a thankless child. — William Shakespeare, British dramatist 逆子无情甚于蛇蝎。 — 英国剧作家 W·莎士比亚

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