新世纪研究生公共英语教材阅读 B Unit 7.ppt

Unit Seven A Son’s Restless Journey Teaching Plan  Democratic Party Republican Party Background Information Election to the Presidency The president and vice president are the only public officials in the United States chosen in a nationwide election, which takes place every four years.  Background Information Presidential Qualifications The Constitution requires presidents to be natural-born citizens of the United States who are at least 35 years of age and have resided in the United States for 14 years. Background Information Primary Elections Political parties choose their presidential nominees through primary elections and party caucuses closed political meetings . Background Information Election Campaign ? Candidates spread campaign themes through national television and radio campaigns, the candidates also make hundreds of speeches in cities and towns across the country to appeal to specific groups of voters. The campaign for the presidency traditionally begins in early September and ends on Election Day — the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Background Information Election Day and Inauguration ? The inauguration date : January 20 At the inaugural ceremony, the new president recites an oath: I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. Father and Son Questions about the text 1. What and who made George Bush have an “uncomfortable” time at Yale? 2. Why did W. Bush choose to join the Texas National Guard? And do you think he had made a wise decision? And why? 3. Why did Bush keep from his father his application to Harvard Business School? 4. What did Bush learn in Harvard to help him in his later political career? 5. After graduation from Harvard, what did Bush do for a living? And how well did he do? Questions about the text 6. According to the text, what i