新视野大学英语1 Unit 7 Face to Face with Guns.docVIP

Unit 7 Text A Face to Face with Guns I. background information KFC: Kentucky Fried Chicken, known as KFC in the US, is the worlds most popular chicken restaurant chain. The company originated and still has its headquarters in the US. It now has more than 30,000 restaurants worldwide. 911: This is the emergency telephone number in the US and Canada for contacting the police department, the fire department or medical emergency services. ?Blakes Thames: Blake, William (1757 - 1827) was an English poet and artist whose best known books of poems are Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience. The quotation used in Passage A comes from the first verse of a poem called London. ?4. The Thames is the main river flowing through London, and Englands most important river. II. Discussion 1. What is robbery? Robbery is a crime committed against a person where property is taken directly from the victim under face-to-face circumstances by force or by the threat of force. 2. Why would some people rob others? For money, for the things thsey long for,out of curiosity/jealousy/hatred/hunger… 3. Where would robberies take place? In the street, residence, banks, gas statuions, auto hijacking, commercial buildings… 4. By what means would robbers commit robbery? Firearms(guns), strong arms(hands/feet), knives, blunt objects, hammer… III. Detailed study of the text 1. Face to Face with Guns (title)Meaning: Face guns in an encounterface to face: 1) close to and looking at someone or something  We were in the downtown area when we came face to face with Jack. 2) no escape from sth. and have to deal with itI was bit by bit being brought face to face with the fact that I had very little success. 2. Like most city folks, Im cautious. I scan the street and pathways for anything - or anyone-unusual before pulling into the garage. (Para. 1)Meaning: Like most people who live in a city, I act very carefully in order to escape possible danger. Before I drive my car into the garage to