全新版大学英语第四册04The multicultural society教学文稿.ppt

全新版大学英语第四册04;What does it mean by “ multicultural society” to you?; Part I (para. 1-5);words and expressions;precedent: earlier happening, decision, etc. taken as an example or rule for what comes later. e.g. 1.The trial could set an important precedent for dealing with large numbers of similar cases. 2.The appointment of female commander of a navy warship is without precedent.;have a / the sense that: feel / believe / realize that e.g. 1.As soon as we had the sense that something was wrong, we moved the children away. 2.We had the sense that one month’s preparation is far from enough if we want to accomplish the project.;show up: put in an appearance; be present 1.If I don’t show up for class this morning, I’ll be kicked out. 2.He always shows up in a fancy car.;stagnant: unchanging; still and stale e.g. 1.Thousands of disputes between management and labor resulted from stagnant wages coupled with inflation. 2.They tried to drain stagnant pools where mosquitoes breed.;writing; Using a quotation Asking a question Stating the time and place of the event to be described Providing relevant background information Giving a surprising or interesting fact