21世纪大学实用英语综合教程第二册第6单元 文档.ppt

Text A Exercises Reading Aloud Understanding the Text Reading Analysis Vocabulary Structure Translation BACK Read the following paragraph until you have learned them by heart. A number of years ago (1983-1987), I had the opportunity to play the character of Ronald McDonald for the McDonalds Corporation. My marketplace covered most of Arizona and a portion of Southern California. One of our standard events was “Ronald Day.” One day each month, we visited as many of the community hospitals as possible, bringing a little happiness into a place where no one ever looks forward to going. I was very proud to be able to make a difference to children and adults who were experiencing some “down time.” The warmth and gratification I would receive stayed with me for weeks. I loved the project, McDonalds loved the project, the kids and adults loved it and so did the nursing and hospital staff. BACK Reading Aloud Answer the following questions. What did the writer feel honored to do a few years ago? What was “Ronald Day”? What did McDonalds personnel do on that day? How did the writer feel about his role in this McDonalds project? What were the two restrictions placed on the writer during his visits to the hospital? Why did the writer dislike the “dont touch” rule? What could happen if the writer broke either of the rules? What did the writer hear one day when he was about to leave work? BACK NEXT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Understanding the Text Topics for Discussion. 1. Suppose you were in the writers shoes. Would you have run the risk of losing your job to grant a simple request of a little boy who was terminally ill? 2. Are you convinced that the majority of people would be generous and free from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity? Illustrate your point. PREV. BACK What did he see when he pus