人大版研究生英语提高级07.ppt

Oral Practice through Debate Subjects for debate A debate is a formal discussion. A motion (a certain statement) is presented; one speaker proposes (or supports) the motion. Each of these speakers may have a seconder, who also speaks. The chairman, who is in charge of the meeting, then throws the motion open to discussion by the whole group, who speak in favour of or against the motion, each dressing his remarks to ‘Mr. Chairman’. The latter has the duty of seeing that only one person speaks at a time. Starting with the opposer, the two chief speakers sum up the opinions expressed in the discussion and a vote is then taken, for or against the motion. Oral Practice through Debate Here are some suggestions of motions for the debate concerning the text: 1. Is that war obsolete? 2. That nonviolence is the cure for human conflicts in all areas. 3. The American government believes that the wars they have launched in Afghanistan and Iraq are justified in that they can prevent the spread and growth of an evil force. In this sense peace can be achieved through war. Oral Practice through Debate 4. That love and loyalties can transcend our race, our tribe, our class, and our nation. 5. One day in the future people from different nations and nationalities can live together peacefully as brothers in a big family. Thank you! Everywhere people are distressed and disturbed by stunning fear day and night. paralyze: to make someone unable to think or behave normally, especially by frightening them; stun (尤指通过恐吓)使丧失正常思考或行为能力，使吓呆；吓瘫；呆若木鸡 ① 他被自己看到的景象吓呆了。 What he saw left him paralyzed with fright. Language Points ② 恐惧使我头脑发呆。 Fear paralyzed my mind. ③ 她吓得目瞪口呆。 She was paralyzed with terror. harrow: torment, vex 折磨；使苦恼；痛苦 ① 他讲鬼故事使我们不安。 Language Points He harrowed us with a tale of ghosts. ② 那次船难是一个惨痛的经历。 The shipwreck was a harrowing experience. ③ 那是一次折磨人的面试。 It was a harrowing interview. ④ 难听的话伤了她的感情。 Harsh words harrowed her feelings. ⑤ 她既伤心又着急。 Language Points