英语专业 高级英语一 第四单元.ppt

Unit 4 Contents Pre-reading questions Background information Structure analysis Comprehension questions Language points of Text I Grammatical items Exercises Comprehension questions of Text II Oral activities Writing practice Pre-reading questions Enjoy the movie clip from The Joy Luck Club and discuss the following questions: 1.What role does a wife usually play in a traditional Chinese family? What role does an American wife usually play in her family? Are there any similarities or differences between them? 2. Is there any change today in women’s status in China and around the world? A Joke A man walked into a therapists office looking very depressed. Doc, youve got to help me. I cant go on like this.  Whats the problem? the doctor inquired.  Well, Im 35 years old and I still have no luck with the ladies. No matter how hard I try, I just seem to scare them away.  My friend, this is not a serious problem. You just need to work on your self-esteem. Each morning, I want you to get up and run to the bathroom mirror. Tell yourself that you are a good person, a fun person, and an attractive person. But say it with real conviction. Within a week youll have women buzzing all around you.  A Joke The man seemed content with this advice and walked out of the office a bit excited. Three weeks later he returned with the same downtrodden expression on his face. Did my advice not work? asked the doctor.  It worked alright. For the past several weeks Ive enjoyed some of the best moments in my life with the most fabulous looking women.  So, whats your problem?  I dont have a problem, the man replied. My wife does.  Background Information Judy Syfers, born in 1937 in San Francisco, is a feminist, political and environmental activist, and a freelance writer. Her classic satirical essay “ Why I Want a Wife” was first published in Ms. Magazine in 1971 and was widely circul