大学英语综合2Unit131.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * S R _ Comprehension Tasks 1 A Video Clip about Financial Literacy Education Useful Words and Expressions. turbulence 动荡 initiative 措施 at the forefront of … 在…的第一线 Federal Reserve System 美国联邦储备系统 Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago 芝加哥联邦储备银行 print publication 印刷出版物 S R _ Comprehension Tasks 2 fraud 欺诈 mortgage industry 住房抵押贷款业 foreclosure 没收抵押品 catch on 盛行 sponsor 主办 public-private partnership 公共部门与私人企业合作模式 S R _ Comprehension Tasks 3 Watch the video clip and answer the following questions. 1. Who is the speaker? Ben Bernanke, Chairman of Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. 2. Why is promoting financial education especially important now? Because the global economy continues to experience extraordinary turbulence. S R _ Comprehension Tasks 4 3. What has the Federal Reserve System done to promote financial education? They offer a wide variety of informative print publications, an educational website, and various other programs. 4. What is Money Smart Week? It is a program offered by Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, which includes thousands of classes and educational activities in more than 20 cities throughout the Middle West. S R _ Comprehension Tasks 5 5. Who sponsored the summit meeting? It was sponsored by Visa Inc. and Chicago Fed. S R _ Comprehension Tasks _ video S R _ Discussion 1 Discussion Do you want to learn more about managing money and personal finance? If you are a college student then your answer should be an emphatic “Yes”. Here are some tips for you. After reading these tips, discuss with your partner about how you manage your money. Know your Income. Once the student identifies how much money is coming in every month, budgeting and creating a spending plan will be much easier and faster. Learn to Budget. Students need to track their finances and understand th