Issue.933Dec.7,2011P.8Culture.pptVIP

* Issue.933 Dec.7,2011 P.8: Culture It’s a bleedin’ disgrace Comprehension Questions Background Information Vocabulary Background Information 1. How do you think swearing is influencing our life? 2. Do you think swearing should be banned? swear: to use rude and offensive language Background Information Swearing increased pain tolerance and heart rate compared with not swearing。 And the higher the daily swearing frequency, the less was the benefit for pain tolerance when swearing, compared with when not swearing。 by researchers at Keele University’s School of Psychology Background Information Swearing can provide an emotional catharsis and even a bonding opportunity between doctors and patients in hospitals and help curing. by Globaltimes Go over the passage in 4 minutes and answer the following questions concerning general comprehension. Instruction Comprehension Questions 1. What has aroused the debate about whether swearing is taboo? 2. Why did Judge David Bean say police will not be offended by swearing? A British judge ruled recently that swearing at police is not a crime. because he believed police are used to swearing and will not be affected. Comprehension Questions 3. According to the speaker, why are religious words used in daily life are more tolerated than before? 4. What does Geoffrey Hughes mean by “swearing is strongly governed by fashion ”? Because fewer people are related to religion and so less restricted by Christian beliefs. Whether swearing is taboo or not is determined by whether swearing is frequently used in society. Comprehension Questions 5. What does the Sex Pistols event show about swearing? 6. Does everyone accept swearing? In 1976, swearing was harshly accused by public. Comprehension Questions No, The campaign group Media Watch has been advocating the improvement of standards in media and there are efforts to tackle the us