英专 Is an Only Child a Lonely Child.ppt

Unit 6 Is an Only Child a Lonely Child? Pre-reading Questions Are you the only child in your family? How do you feel as the only child or as one of the children in the family? Ever since the adoption of the “One Couple, One Child” policy, China has succeeded in slowing down the rapid expansion of her population. Do you think it’s reasonable to have only one child in family? Overall Comprehension What is this expositive text concerned with? This text is concerned with the pros and cons of having only one child. In other words, the text deals with the typical advantages and disadvantages of not having a second child. The text discusses them in an objective tone. What is the writer’s answer to the question of whether or not to have a second child? Structural Analysis Structural Analysis Structural Analysis Some words used at the beginning of a paragraph make it easier for the reader to understand the coherence of the whole text, such as Another at the beginning of Paragraph 3, Despite of Paragraph4, and Unfortunately of Paragraph 7. Can you explain how they function? Structural Analysis The word “Another” used at the beginning of Paragraph 3 implies that at least one argument has been presented earlier. “Despite these arguments …” prepares readers for something against their expectations, i.e. many parents still choose to have one child although the disadvantages of doing so have just been clearly presented. “Unfortunately” tells readers that there follows something disappointing, i.e. the author fails to provide a definite answer to the questions raised at the beginning of the text. Detailed Reading –Para. 1 What is the dilemma that many couples are faced with? What is the concern that weighs heavily on the minds of many couples? Language Work 1. dilemma n. a situation in which it is difficult to decide what to do, because each choice has its advantages and disadvantages Ex. Many women are faced with the dilemma of choosing between career and fam