Thericher,thepoorer概要.ppt

The Richer, the Poorer Discussion 1. What is so called “moonlight clan” or “moonlight goddess” in the modern society? What’s their opinion and behavior toward life and work? 2. Do you remember Walt Disney’s animated movie named “the ants and grasshopper”, which one do you like the ants or the happy grasshopper? 3. Whom do you agree with Lottie’s life experience or Bess’ happy but poor life? Why? For them who is richer and who is poorer? 4. What is work for earn money/ house/ bank account/ for your old age/ for your parents and children, or for spending money/ enjoying life? 5. I know one of my husband’s close relatives. He was very poor in his early age, so he joined the army when he was young . He was very talented: good at music, drawing, writing and handwriting. After he had left the army, he worked in the local government for many years. Now he was in his sixties. In other people’s eyes, he owns everything: money, house, three children all of whom have graduated from universities and have decent jobs. But in fact, he feels very unhappy. Every time I met him, he complains about everything to me. Later I realized why he was unhappy. He has money, but he seldom spends it himself, and never gives his money to anyone, even his own mother or son; he has time now that he has retired from his work, but he never travels or takes part in any activities; all he does is sitting at home reading or watching TV, quarreling with his wife for money. Every time I try to persuade him to go out to play with other old people, he would say: I don’t like any activities, all that I like is reading newspapers and books at home. In fact, in his house, I can only find some very old newspapers and books. I really can’t imagine his life…… What do you think of his way of life? Language Points: urge sb to do sth: to advise or try hard to persuade sb to do sth敦促；催促；力劝 She urged him to stay. 她力劝他留下。 The report urged that all children be taught to swim. 这份报告呼吁给所有的儿童教授游泳。 urge sb