全新版大学英语(第二版)听说教程3电子教案unit4精选.ppt

UNIT 4Marriage PartA_1_a What do you think of marriage? Do you think a happy marriage is the most important thing in your life? What kind of person do you want to marry? What are your standards in choosing a life companion? What do you think is crucial for a happy marriage? What usually causes troubles in a marriage? Do you think differences between husband and wife are unavoidable? If you do, could you suggest some ways for them to deal with the problem? PartA_1_a 6. Have you heard of marriage agreements? Do you think a couple should sign a marriage agreement before getting married? PartA_1_b Additional Question for Discussion Do young men and young women have the same standards in choosing a spouse? If not, why not? PartA_1_demo_a PartA_1_demo_b 1. Do young men and young women have the same standards in choosing a spouse? If not, why not? I don’t think young men and young women have exactly the same standards in choosing a spouse. There’s a large number of studies showing what these standards are for men and women in different parts of the world. Generally speaking, when a woman chooses her spouse, she often puts emphasis on his character, temperament and education while a man would like his spouse to be young and beautiful. You’ll find that the differences have a great deal to do with cultural traditions and social influence. PartA_2 Both men and women consider marriage a very important part of their lives. Most men would like their spouses to be young and beautiful. Others consider inner beauty more important. When a woman chooses her spouse, she often puts emphasis on his character / temperament / education / profession / income / appearance / family background. PartA_2 Some young women today consider … of great importance in choosing a boyfriend / life companion. Happiness in marriage does not depend on material wealth. Marriages based on mutual love create a happy and harmonious atmosphere in the family. Mutual respect and understanding between