1、KEY to unit6:I. comprehension of the text:Part1, main idea:PartPara(s)Main ideas11being debated22-41) families2) pride3) be explained better, being get rid of1.5-71) commercialized, demands2) male and female children are equal3) financial burden2.8continues2. work in groups and discuss the following
2、 questions:1). Lobola is the African custom of paying for a bride.(参见Para.1)2) In tradition form, the grooms family gave cattle to the brides family. But if he cannot afford the cattle, he could give something else, even the smallest form of payment. Today, Lobola is often given in cash. (参见Para.3)3
3、) They have the following reasons. First, it shows that families are coming together. Second, lobola is a form of generosity in African culture. Third, the tradition of lobola was a matter of pride. (参见Para.2-3)4). There are several reasons. First, lobola has become commercialized. Second, lobola is
4、 outdatedthere is no need to compensate families for the loss of a daughter today because male and female children are equal. Third，paying Lobola makes it seem like a man is buying a pair of shoes, instead of getting married. Fourth，it is often a financial burden to couples. (参见Para.5-7)5). Yes, the
5、y do. Although the opponents of Lobola believe that male and female children are equal and they all work and make contributions to the household, the debate continues, as does the custom. (参见Para.5-7) vocabulary and Structure:1. complete the sentences below with the words chosen from the box. Change
6、 the form where necessary.1). Financial2). Custom3) individual4）asset5）commercial6) positive7) abuse8) generosity9) Payment10) debated2. Replace the underlined parts in the following sentences with words or expressions from the text that best keep the original meaning. Change the form where necessar
7、y.1). in cash2) could not afford to pay3) rather than Translation1. Translation from C to E:1) Families make lots of demands on the groom2) It is not about the purchase of a bride3) Make contributions to the household2. Translation from E to C:1). “新娘彩礼”是非洲为迎娶新娘而支付报酬的一种风俗。2） 一个女人并不只是嫁给一个男人，而是通过结婚成为她
8、丈夫家庭中的一员， 她的家人同时失去了一个女儿。3）在这个传统中，男人是在花钱购买控制一个女人的权利4）如今，父母不需要因为送出一个新娘而接受馈赠，因为他们的儿子和女儿是平等的。Tuning In Watch the video and find the best answer to each question1. Why did the man say” Im gonna die alone?”C. He had a terrible date recently.2. C. Quiet.Reading 2: comprehension of the text1) C2) C3) A4) B5
9、) D Vocabulary1) C2) A3) A4) D5) A6) D7) B8) C9) CApply the knowledgeBanked cloze:1) C 2)B 3)A 4)EPart C: TranslationLets translateC _ E translation:1. 用来，探索2. 吃的是， 住的是， 点的是3. 跑，越过，跨上，穿过，进了E_C translation:1. drawings of horses2. are deeply concerned at the news3. in spite of key to unit7 Money Matte
10、rsLanguage Learning strategySkim Reading 1 in 3 minutes. Then answer the following questions:1). In North America, the fact that young people have gigantic buying power has an effect on the media and on many companies that expect this market to increase their profits.2). Parents are offered a great
11、opportunity to teach children about responsible attitude toward money and consumption.After you read:Comprehension of the text:1. Fill in the blanks:PartPara(s)Main ideas11Gigantic buying power22-3The media and on many companies that expect this market to increase their profitsPara2: companies, youn
12、g teens and pre-teensPara3: The internet3.4Responsible attitudes toward money and consumption4.5budget, invest, and save money2.work in groups and discuss the following questions:1).The money they have comes from their allowances.2) Many parents are just too tired when they come home at the end of t
13、he day to discuss spending with their children. In fact, today many children influence their parents decisions about what to buy for their family.3) Major cosmetic and clothing manufacturers are producing brands that are attractive to youth market. The music and entertainment industries have traditi
14、onally marketed their products to the young, but now even the oldest of institutionsbanks are looking to this new market.4) some companies have Internet-only debit accounts for their young customers to use.5). Some studies show that the sooner kids learn to budget, invest, and save money, the more s
15、uccessful they will be at avoiding debt later in life. Vocabulary and structure1. 1). Gigantic 2). Profit 3) via 4) deposited 5). cosmetic 6) entertain 7)responsible 8) manufacturer 9)invested 10) debt2.1) have an effect 2) Living within ones means 3) domestic consumption 4) at every opportunity Tra
16、nslation1.1) Their work keeps them so busy that they dont have enough time.2) too tired to discuss spending with their children3) kids learn how to budget, invest, and save money4) with special accounts and programs2.1) 过去10年中，孩子们的零用钱已增长了15%2）举一些研究者估算， 高达5650亿美元的家庭购物受得孩子们的影响，如汽车、家具、度假，以及一些家庭娱乐设施，如电脑
17、、电话、电视，和其他一些高科技产品等。3）他们正在对7岁大的孩子们促销一些特殊的账户和理财项目，意在教会孩子们储蓄与支票业务。Tuning In:1. 1)T 2)T3)F2. 1)B 2)BReading 2 Comprehension of the text1)N 2)Y 3)NG 4) N 5)N6)Y 7)N 8) 1.9 percent 9) Direct deposit of checks 10) money management experts2 Vocabulary 1)D 2)D 3) B4) A5)A6)C7)D8)I9)D10)BApply the knowledgeBanked cloze:1) C2)D3)APart C: Translation1 E-C translation1) 绝对需要2）荣幸地3）真不错2. C-E translation1) Are you familiar with2) trembled with rage3) in its modernization drive
