【2017年整理】《英与语听力教程2》文本1.docVIP

Part Ⅰ Getting readyThe family, being the basic living unit of society, is the social group with which every individual is most closely connected. On the whole, families in the world can basically be divided into four types: joint families, nuclear families, enlarged families and incomplete families, among which nuclear families are becoming more and more popular with the rapid economic development in most countries. A? The following words and phrases will appear in this unit. Listen carefully and study the definitions.?? 1. kindergarten: a school or class for young children, usually four to six years old, that prepares them for first grade?? 2. nursery school: a school for very young children, usually three to five years of age?? 3. kid: a child or young person?? 4. stability: steadiness, the state of being not likely to separate, break down or fall apart ?? 5. discipline: n. strict control to enforce obedience; punishment????????????????? v. control, train, punish?? 6. divorce: legal ending of a marriage?? 7. care for: look after, take charge of b ?? 8. coo: speak gently and lovely?? 9. wedding: the act or ceremony of becoming married? 10. bride: a woman who has just been married or is about to be married B? You are going to hear some people talking about pictures of their families. Listen carefully and identify which one of the following pictures each person is talking about.?Part Ⅱ A birthday presentNothing in life is as good as the marriage of true minds between man and woman, but it requires great care to keep this tender plant alive. Remember, happiness is a perpetual rejoicing in small events ?a gift, a gentle smile, a small sticky kiss. A? John has just opened his birthday present from his wife, Mary. Before listening to the following dialogue, you will hear several questions about it on the tape. Write down the questions.?? Question 1: ____________________________________________________ ?? Question 2: _____________________________________