新世纪大学英语综合教程4unit3_ppt第二版.ppt

Comprehension questions (Para. 8) Q: What is the role that TV plays in creating a star-struck society? A: Just like magazines, TV also plays a key role in creating a star-struck society. TV is a big part of our lives, and since TV shows are filled with celebrities, we are surrounded by famous people even in our own homes. Key to Text B CQ (Para. 8) Comprehension questions (Paras. 9-10) Q1: How did the September 11 terrorist attacks affect Americans’ celebrity frenzy for the first few days after the tragedy? A1: For the first few days after the tragedy, people felt that reporting on celebrity gossip would be trivial and that there were more important things to focus on. Key to Text B CQ (Paras. 9-10.1) Comprehension questions (Paras. 9-10) Q2: How do you interpret the last sentence in Para. 10? A2: The last sentence in Para. 10 tells us that even a gossip columnist became sobre in the face of the terrorist attacks. Rather than write celebrity gossips, he would prefer to do something more meaningful such as donating blood to those who got wounded during the terrorist attacks. Key to Text B CQ (Paras. 9-10.2) Comprehension questions (Paras. 11-12) Q1: How did celebrities manage to attract public attention again? A1: Celebrities soon find their way back into the spotlight by giving charity performances or other forms of donation to disaster relief. Key to Text B CQ (Paras. 11-12.1) Comprehension questions (Paras. 11-12) Q2: Did the September 11 tragedy change Americans’ attitude towards fame and celebrities for good? A2: No, addiction to celebrity is still the social norm, and even a tragedy like the September 11 terrorist attacks could only capture society’s attention for a short period of time, failing to change Americans’ priorities for good. Key to Text B CQ (Paras. 11-12.2) temporarily ad. in a way that lasts only for a limited time 暂时地，临时地，短时间地 The peace agreement has at least temporarily halted the civil war. Due to a small fire, the office wi