Unit3预习及翻译练习..doc

Pre-reading questions for discussion or oral report What do you think will be the main barrier in marriage across nations? What suggestions would you give to the cross-cultural couples? Notes …we have experienced the usual ups and downs of a couple learning to know, understand, and respect each other. Sentence structure and translation Ups and downs We have our ups and downs, but more downs than ups. There have been ups and downs, of course …we have honestly confronted the weaknesses and strengths of each other’s character. Honestly confronted Weaknesses and strengths Each arrangement has its strengths and weaknesses. Professional career counselors can assess your strengths and weaknesses and offer advice. Her main strength is her critical thinking ability. The plan has a fundamental weakness. Our racial and cultural differences enhanced our relationship and taught us a great deal about tolerance, compromise, and being open with each other. Enhance Collocation: Enhance the ability/ effect/ environment/ performance/ relationship/ image/ level Music also enhances your ability to think and solve problems. The publicity has enhanced his reputation. The use of performance-enhancing substances within the sporting context is a very longstanding phenomenon. Tolerance Tolerant adj. Tolerant of/ towards Ive tried to adopt a fairly tolerant attitude towards his behavior. Shes not very tolerant of other peoples failings. You should try to be more tolerant towards other people. Tolerate vt, Tolerance of / towards/ for/ to The school encourages an attitude of tolerance towards all people. Compromise Vi. He refused to compromise on any of his demand with his boss. Vt. Compromise one’s principles/ standards/ integrity etc. She has already compromised herself by accepting his invitation. N. compromise with/ between Compromise is an inevitable part of marriage. Reach a compromise, make compromises Be open (with / about…) The couple were quite open with each other about their