大学英语2 unit 6 PPT.ppt

Women, Half the Sky Unit 6 Warm-up I: Listening Practice Listen to the recording and complete the statements. (P159) Warm-up II: True or False Watch the news video about International Women’s Day in China and then do the true or false exercise. 1. Gifts, especially flowers are very popular on women’s day. T 2. Many women are choosing to travel to a nearby place with their families or friends. T 3. If they don’t want to leave the city, there is no entertainment closer to home. F (For example, women in Beijing attended a special “Cross Talk” performance.) 4. Women in Sichuan province celebrate their holiday with the theme of reconstruction. T 5. In Mianzhu, hundreds of videos are displayed showing women’s hard working. F (Hundreds of photos show women taking part in reconstruction efforts.) Warm-up III: Free Writing Write for 5 minutes answering the questions Is my mother busy? What are her main tasks in daily life? Does your mother or your father shoulder more responsibilities in your family? Warm-up IV: Group Discussion What do you think of Chairman Mao’s famous saying that women hold up half the sky? Why is it more difficult for women to move up in society? Do you think society still discriminates against women? In your view, how could we achieve the goal that men and women become true equal? Cultural Notes Feminism The belief that women and men are equal in abilities and should have equal rights and opportunities; In the 1960s, became the subject of intense debate during the women’s liberation movement; Encouraged women to reject their traditional supporting role and to demand equal status and equal rights with men in areas such as employment and pay; Have brought about many changes in the English language, e.g. “police officer”, “chairperson” , “Ms”. My Little Pony (Pa.1) A line of colorful toy ponies marketed primarily to young girls; Produced by the toy manufacturer Hasbro; Immensely popular during the 1980s and inspired animated specials; The brand