1、Unit 10 Social Problems,Text A I Wont Die for Equality,By Cristina Odone,Cristina Odone (1960),Journalist and author Deputy Editor of the New Statesman since 1998 Previously Editor of the Catholic Herald (19921996) Author of two novels The Shrine (1996) and A Perfect Wife (1997),Text A,Warming-up di
2、scussion:Do you think men and women are equal in social life? Or is sexism still serious? Can you give some examples to support your idea?,Key Words & Expressions,crow:to talk about what you have done in a very proud way - used to show disapprovalcrow over/aboutHe was crowing over winning the bet.,K
3、ey Words & Expressions,slam:transitive to criticize someone or something strongly - used especially in newspapers synonym: slateLocal media slammed plans to build a prison in the area.slam somebody for somethingThe council was slammed for its unfair selection procedure.,Key Words & Expressions,matey
4、:(British English informal) behaving as if you were someones friendmatey withShes been very matey with the boss lately.,Key Words & Expressions,cheek by jowl (with somebody/something):very close to someone or something elsean expensive French restaurant cheek by jowl with a cheap clothes shop,Summar
5、y Question,1. Do you agree with the author that to fight in the army is “an equality too far”? To what extent should men and women be equal? 2. Do you think you can do something to help women achieve total equality with men?,Assignments: Cultural Notes,The Observer The Sun amazons clubland,Text B Bl
6、acks, Whites, and Love,By Nicholas Kristof,Nicholas Kristof (1959),Columnist for The New York Times (2001) Previously associate managing editor, responsible for Sunday editions Joined The NYT in 1984 Pulitzer Prize winner (1990),Text B,Warming-up discussion:1. Can entertainment industry always refle
7、ct society?2. Should entertainment industry reflect society? Should it contain any moral, any significant message, or just for amusement?,Key Words & Expressions,arrest:(formal) to stop something happening or to make it happen more slowlydrugs used to arrest the spread of the disease,Key Words & Exp
8、ressions,ponder:(formal) to spend time thinking carefully and seriously about a problem, a difficult question, or something that has happened. Synonym: considerHe continued to ponder the problem as he walked home.ponder on/over/aboutThe university board is still pondering over the matter.ponder how/
9、what/whetherJay stood still for a moment, pondering whether to go or not.,Summary Question,1. Do you believe that Ms. Passeros idea will be an effective way to slow global warming down? If not, what is your suggestion? 2. Will you work as a volunteer to advocate for the conservation of timber land?,Assignments: Cultural Notes,New York Times,Thank You!,
