新世纪研究生公共英语教材阅读 B unit 2.ppt

Unit Two The New Singles Lead-in Classroom Discussion: Which lifestyle would you prefer, singled or married? Background Information Carla Power A Newsweek reporter. Eleanor Rigby 埃莉诺·雷格比 A pop song character who is poor, miserable and pitiful. Austin Powers 奥斯丁·鲍威尔斯 A funny movie character who loves things of the past and resists changes. Bridget Jones 布里奇特·琼斯 A fictional female character?who is moody and sentimental. The Matrix A movie featuring the visual world created by computer technology 二十一世纪杀人网络? Background Information Marriage and wedding Lava lamp the holy grail the holy cup used by Christ before his death; the thing which is most wanted and which people try to discover 圣杯，圣盘 White wedding?? Attendees Best man. Maid of honor/matron of honor Groomsmen Bridesmaids Flower girl Ringbearer Ushers Junior Bridesmaids The ceremony The ushers and/or groomsmen escort the grandparents of the bride and groom to their seats. The ushers and/or groomsmen escort the mother of the groom and mother of the bride to their seats. The bridesmaids enter, escorted by the groomsmen. The maid or matron of honor enters, either by herself or escorted by the best man. The ringbearer enters. The flower girl enters. (In some ceremonies, the ringbearer will accompany the flower girl.) The reception Honeymoon Questions What are the typical characteristics of traditional singles and new singles? What are the main reasons for the rise in new singles? What can business benefit from Solo lifestyle? What problem is caused by living alone? Text Learning Traditional singles: a figure of fun, pity or awe Withered spinsters and bachelors twenty-something professionals Widowed senior citizens (Para. 6) New singles: Professional success Not antisocial Having time and space for self-reflection Having the choice and privacy to grow as a human being High earners in their 30s and 40s A lifestyle choice Text learning The main reasons for the rise in singles: Europe