研究生英语阅读教程基础级第二版lesson11课后习题答案.ppt

Keys Ⅴ.ORAL PRACTICE AND DISCUSSION Whom does “the poor wretch” (paragraph 2) refer to? And from what position has the “poor wretch” abdicated? “The poor wretch” refers to Pop who has abdicated from the dominant position to a comic figure, ridiculed in cartoons, on TV shows, and in the movies. Keys 2. What is his opinion towards those men who believe that the deterioration of the family, juvenile delinquency, the decline of the republic is due to Pop’s dishwashing? He has been washing dishes for fifteen years. He doesn’t agree with the viewpoint that the family deterioration, juvenile delinquency, the decline of the republic is due to Pop’s dishwashing. In his opinion, it is simply an excuse for those lazy males who don’t want to miss the first few innings of the double-header on TV. Keys 3. According to the author, what’s an intelligent mutuality in marriage built on? The author believes that an intelligent marriage is based on the assumption that women are not beasts of burden but fellow humans. Keys 4. Do you agree that the family deterioration, juvenile delinquency and the decline of the republic are due to Pop’s dishwashing? Why or why not? 5. What is your opinion towards domestic chore? How should this dreary and continuous labor be dealt with in the family? 6. What is your attitude towards the increasing divorce in China? What is your opinion towards a happy marriage? Thank you! Language Points in a good or bad state of health or physical fitness 处于良好/不良的健康状况 ① 大量的体育锻炼将有助于保持身体健康。 Plenty of physical exercise will help you keep in shape. ② 我很容易感到疲劳，我的健康一定出了什么问题。 I get tired easily: I must be out of shape. * in shape/out of shape Language Points a) [transitive] to say that something such as a fact or idea is not correct or true 对…表示异议或怀疑；反对 ① 我对他讲的话有怀疑。 I disputed his story. ② 我不怀疑他疯了。 I would not dispute that he is mad. ③ 你不反对我有随便提问的权利吧？ You don’t dispute my right to ask any question I wish? 3. dispute: (li