新视野大学英语1第一单元课件.ppt

Unit Three Teaching Objectives Enlarge vocabulary. Talk about marriage across the nations and what counts in a successful marriage. Learn to recognize between facts and opinions. Learn to achieve paragraph coherence in the writing. Sections Section A Marriage Across the Nations Section B Rich Meeting His Future Mother-in-Law Section C Finding a Marriage Partner Section A Marriage Across the Nations Table of Contents Background Information Warming-up Activities Text Analysis Vocabulary and Structure Vocabulary Test Writing Background Information (1) Wedding Traditions “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in your shoe. Background Information (2) Something oldThis well known little rhyme originated during Victorian times and is still commonly practiced for good luck. Traditionally, the “old” would have been the garter （袜带）of a happily married woman, with the thought being that her good fortune would be passed down along with it.? The old also signifies the couples friends will stay with them.? The old also symbolizes the brides connection to her past — a sense of continuity and tradition. Background Information (3) Something new The new looks to the future for the couple — health, happiness and success.? Background Information (4) Something borrowed Something borrowed is usually a much valued item from the brides family or a dear friend. It symbolizes prosperity within the new union.? Just remember— it must be returned to ensure good fortune.? Borrow something from a happily married friend or family to wish your married life will mirror the happiness in her marriage. Background Information (5) Something blue Something blue comes from an ancient Israeli tradition in which the bride wears a blue ribbon in her hair as a symbol of her fidelity.? Blue represents faithfulness, fidelity and constancy. Background Information (6) A silver sixpence in your shoe A sil