研究生英语综合教程(下)Unit_6概要1.ppt

Content Starting out Reading Focus Reading More Practical Translation Focused Writing Final Project Task 1 Group Discussion The term “migrant worker” has different official meanings and connotations in different parts of the world. The United Nations’ definition is broad, essentially including anyone working outside their home country. It can also include those who migrate within a country, usually their own, in order to pursue work such as seasonal jobs. In China, there are great numbers of such internal migrant workers in the big cities. Discuss the possible reasons why they leave their hometowns and seek jobs in the cities, and the possible consequences of this phenomenon. Task 2 Group Discussion The United States is a nation on the move. People seldom live their entire life in one place or remain where they were born. Tell your group members what the driving forces are behind this. Inaugural Address John F. Kennedy 35th President of the US In?office: January 20, 1961?–?November 22, 1963 an immensely popular leader who was assassinated before he completed his third year in office a great speaker Task 2 Work in groups to decide whether the statements are true or false according to the passage. (P168) 1. … we observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom—symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning—signifying renewal, as well as change.. (Para. 1) signify: to represent, mean, or be a sign of something e.g. Some tribes use special facial markings to signify status. The symbol displayed outside a restaurant signifies theres  excellent cuisine inside. 2. The world is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. (Para. 2) abolish: to officially end a law, system etc, especially one that has existed for a long time e.g. Slavery was abolished in the US in the