互动式新视野大学英语自主学习手册（第二册） Unit 3 Objectives Dear friends. The relationship between love and marriage is complicated.People often say"May all lovers under heaven unite in wedlock"just because many of them failed to ralie this dream.When it Through reading the passages in this unit,we'll get to know the obstacles to interracial marriages. Wee going to improve our reading skills by distinguishing between facts and opinions and our writing skills by writing a paragraph of a denial of some opinions followed by some other opinions,to cultivate ou esearch skills by exploring the kow related to marrages across the mations and to develop critical thinking by discussing the willingness to marry a person from another culture. We must be concerned with the influence of cultural differences on mixec marriages and other differences that may become obstacles to an interracial marriage. Section A Marriage Across the Nations Warming up Let's talk about the benefits and differences that a couple from different cultures may have. Yoma conduet yo disusion mder the ·food language misunderstandings ·parental pressure Listen toa short pa and fill in the missing words All societies have their ownfom of mariage.The ideas that we have about mriage are partof our cultural background.They are part of our basic beliefs about right and wrong.As we study marriage.we find that different cultures have solved the problem of finding a spouse in different ways.Finding a spouse with whom we can spend a lifetime has always been an important concern. Despite all thes sual traditional way of finding a n one idea is the same Detailed Study of Section A Part I(Para.1-4) Questions 1.What is the main idea of this part? The reasons why Gail and Mark wanted to get married. 2.The author cited the divorce of Gail's parents as an example to show that Some couples married for the wrong reasons,which is a mistake that Gail and the author wanted to avoid. 1
互动式新视野大学英语自主学习手册（第二册） 1 Unit 3 Objectives Dear friends, The relationship between love and marriage is complicated. People often say “May all lovers under heaven unite in wedlock.” just because many of them failed to realize this dream. When it comes to marriage across the nations, there are many factors for the failure to marry each other. Through reading the passages in this unit, we’ll get to know the obstacles to interracial marriages. We’re going to improve our reading skills by distinguishing between facts and opinions and our writing skills by writing a paragraph of a denial of some opinions followed by some other opinions, to cultivate our research skills by exploring the unknown related to marriages across the nations and to develop critical thinking by discussing the willingness to marry a person from another culture. We must be concerned with the influence of cultural differences on mixed marriages and other differences that may become obstacles to an interracial marriage. Section A Marriage Across the Nations Warming up Let’s talk about the benefits and differences that a couple from different cultures may have. Tip You may conduct your discussion under the guide of these items: • food • language misunderstandings • parental pressure • social pressure, etc. Listen to a short passage and fill in the missing words. All societies have their own form of marriage. The ideas that we have about marriage are part of our cultural background. They are part of our basic beliefs about right and wrong. As we study marriage, we find that different cultures have solved the problem of finding a spouse in different ways. Finding a spouse with whom we can spend a lifetime has always been an important concern. Despite all these unusual traditional ways of finding a marriage partner, one idea is the same throughout the world. Marriage is a basic and important part of human life. Detailed Study of Section A Part I (Para. 1-4) Questions 1.What is the main idea of this part? The reasons why Gail and Mark wanted to get married. 2.The author cited the divorce of Gail’s parents as an example to show that _. Some couples married for the wrong reasons, which is a mistake that Gail and the author wanted to avoid
互动式新视野大学英语自主学习手册（第二册） Language Points 1.imagine (L1) Meaning:v.hink about having 很难想象生活在一个没有电话、没有汽车的地方会是个什么样子。 Kev It'shard to imagine living in notelephones orcars mke a list of some other verbs that can be folowed byingbut not byasn finish enjoy deny admit. 2.character(L.4) n1)I C]mental or moral qualities that make a person.group.nation etc.different from others (指个人、民族、社会特有的)天性，性格，本质，特征 Translation What does her handwriting tell you about her character? 根据她所写的字你觉得她有什么样的性格？ 2)[C]all those qualities that make a thing.a place.an event.etc.what it is and different from others (事物、地方、事件的)特点，特性，特征 The furniture in Tom's apartment was pretentious and without character 汤姆公寓房间里的家具讲究排场，却没有特色。 3.tolerance (L.6) Meaning:n.willingness or ability to accept sth 在南方住了几年后，我耐热的能力增强了许多 Kev My tolerance ofheat is greater after having lived in the south for a couple of years. 4.mutual (L10) a.l)(of feeling or an action)felt or done by each to the other(指感情或行动)相互的 Their cooperation was based on mutua/respect,trust and understanding 他们的合作是建立在互相尊重、信任和理解基础上的。 2)shared by two or more people共同的，共有的 Translation Lynn and Phil met th tal friend 林恩和菲尔是通过共同的朋友相识的 5.work out (L.3) Meaning:find by reasoning Trauslation 你己经得出答案了没有？ Key Have you worked out the answer? Meaning:.develop ina certain way按某种方式发展：结果为 他们希望能在月底搬进新房子，但是事情不像他们所预料的。 2
互动式新视野大学英语自主学习手册（第二册） 2 Language Points 1. imagine (L. 1) Meaning: v. think about having Translation 很难想象生活在一个没有电话、没有汽车的地方会是个什么样子。 Key It’s hard to imagine living in a place where there are no telephones or cars. Can you make a list of some other verbs that can be followed by “v-ing” but not by “to +v” as an object? finish enjoy deny admit . 2. character (L. 4) n. 1) [ C] mental or moral qualities that make a person, group, nation, etc., different from others （指个人、民族、社会特有的）天性，性格，本质，特征 Translation What does her handwriting tell you about her character? 根据她所写的字你觉得她有什么样的性格？ 2) [C] all those qualities that make a thing, a place, an event, etc., what it is and different from others （事物、地方、事件的）特点，特性，特征 Translation The furniture in Tom’s apartment was pretentious and without character. 汤姆公寓房间里的家具讲究排场，却没有特色。 3. tolerance (L. 6) Meaning: n. willingness or ability to accept sth. Translation 在南方住了几年后，我耐热的能力增强了许多。 Key My tolerance of heat is greater after having lived in the south for a couple of years. 4. mutual (L10) a.1) （of feeling or an action） felt or done by each to the other （指感情或行动）相互的 Translation Their cooperation was based on mutual respect, trust and understanding. 他们的合作是建立在互相尊重、信任和理解基础上的。 2) shared by two or more people 共同的，共有的 Translation Lynn and Phil met through a mutual friend. 林恩和菲尔是通过共同的朋友相识的。 5.work out (L. 3) Meaning: find by reasoning Translation 你已经得出答案了没有？ Key Have you worked out the answer? Meaning: develop in a certain way 按某种方式发展；结果为 他们希望能在月底搬进新房子，但是事情不像他们所预料的
互动式新视野大学英语自主学习手册（第二册） They hoped to be able to move into their new house at the end of the month but things did not had expected 6.go through (L17) Meaning:experience Can you make a sentence with it? win with phrases containing the word"o 违反 为.而去 温习 开始倒 go against go for go over go ahead 7.That point was emphasized by the fact that Gail's parents.after thirty-five years of mamriage were going through a bitter and painful divorce,which had destroyed Gail and for a time had a negative effect or our budding relationship.(L6-19) 句中ha之后的是什么从句？本文中还有类似的例子吗？请 找出米 that Gail's parentswere going through a bitter and painful divorce为fact的同位语，称作同 位语从句， .that they overlooked serious personality conflicts in the expectation that marriage was an automatic way to make everything work out right.(L14-15) that ours was an ideal marriage with every oud las forever (136) 句中which之后的是什么从句？起什么作用呢？能举例说明吗？ which引导非限制性定语从句修饰fact从句 He missed the train,which annoyed him very much. 【译文】而盖尔父母的经历强调了这一观点。他们在经历35年的婚烟后，正在经历者斗争 激烈而令人痛苦的离婚。这曾毁了盖尔，并一度使我们刚刚萌芽的关系受到了负面影响 PartⅡParas.5-9) Questions 1.What did Gail and Mark expect when they told Gail'mother about their wedding plans? She was worried that Gail may marry Mark for the wrong reasons Language Points 1.prejudice(L29) n.ureasonable dislike and distrust of people Use it -What kind of prejudice is commn inthe world? Prejudice against black people is common in many parts of America 2.confirm (L40) t.)Drove(a report.an opinion.etc.)true or correct证实：证明 Translation The annou 公告证实选举将于6月20日举行。 2)make(aplan or meeting)certain,often by telephone or writing(通过电话、书信)确 定，确认（安排、会议） Translation 3
互动式新视野大学英语自主学习手册（第二册） 3 They hoped to be able to move into their new house at the end of the month, but things did not work out as they had expected. 6. go through (L17) Meaning: experience Can you make a sentence with it? Translate the following into English with phrases containing the word “go” 违反 为.而去 温习 开始做 go against go for go over go ahead 7. That point was emphasized by the fact that Gail’s parents, after thirty-five years of marriage, were going through a bitter and painful divorce, which had destroyed Gail and for a time had a negative effect on our budding relationship. （L16-19） 句中 that 之后的是什么从句？本文中还有类似的例子吗？请一一找出来。 that Gail’s parents.were going through a bitter and painful divorce 为 fact 的同位语，称作同 位语从句。 .that they overlooked serious personality conflicts in the expectation that marriage was an automatic way to make everything work out right. (L14-15) .that ours was an ideal marriage with every indication that it would last forever. (L36) 句中 which 之后的是什么从句？起什么作用呢？能举例说明吗？ which 引导非限制性定语从句修饰 fact 从句 He missed the train, which annoyed him very much. 【译文】而盖尔父母的经历强调了这一观点。他们在经历 35 年的婚姻后，正在经历着斗争 激烈而令人痛苦的离婚。这曾毁了盖尔，并一度使我们刚刚萌芽的关系受到了负面影响。 Part II (Paras. 5-9) Questions 1. What did Gail and Mark expect when they told Gail’ mother about their wedding plans? They expected her mother to congratulate on their marriage. 2. What was her mother worried about? She was worried that Gail may marry Mark for the wrong reasons. Language Points 1. prejudice (L29) n. unreasonable dislike and distrust of people Use it — What kind of prejudice is common in the world? Prejudice against black people is common in many parts of America. 2. confirm (L40) vt . 1) prove (a report, an opinion, etc.) true or correct 证实；证明 Translation The announcements confirmed that the election would take place on June 20th. 公告证实选举将于 6 月 20 日举行。 2) make (a plan or meeting) certain, often by telephone or writing （通过电话、书信）确 定，确 认（安排、会议） Translation
互动式新视野大学英语自主学习手册（第二册） I'd like to confrm a reservation for a double room on the first of July. 我想确认一下预订7月1日一间双人房。 3.on the surface(L35) when not observed,thought about,etc.deeply 表面上，从表面上看 Translation 那个老花匠表面上看起来十分冷漠，不友好，但他实际上是个十分热心的人。 sems co and but he'sreally a warm-hearted person 4.To start with must admi that at prejudices you migh call them. (28-29 文中两个斜体词部分是什么关系？能举例说明吗 同位语 【译文】首先我必须承认，起先我对异族通婚持保留态度，你甚至可以说这是偏见。 Part III (Para.10-21) Question Gail's father was concerned with all the following except A.Mark's problems with the Citizenship department B.Mark's lack of work skills C.The higher divorcerat among mixed couples D.The hardships their children would go throuh Key:B Language Points ceor truth of(sth,believe猜想：觉得 2)feel doubt about(sh,mistrust怀疑：不信 比较suspect和doubt I suspeet that he has quite a lot of money.(肯定从句内容) I doubt that he has a lot of money.(否定从句内容) (n)Meaning:person suspected of wrong doing 【记忆】 suspicion n. 猜疑，怀疑，嫌疑，疑心 suspicious a.多疑的，猜疑的，认为.可疑的 2.hesitate (L52) v.pause before saying or doing sth. Use it Is there anything in the world that you never hesitate topay? I never hesitate to pay for 3 cancel (L52) vt.say that (sth already planned and decided upon)will not be done or take place The football game will be cancelled dueto 4.proceed (L54) I)go toa further or the next stage,goon若手：继续进行 2)make one'sway;go前进，行进 Translation:
互动式新视野大学英语自主学习手册（第二册） 4 I’d like to confirm a reservation for a double room on the first of July. 我想确认一下预订 7 月 1 日一间双人房。 3. on the surface (L35) when not observed, thought about, etc. deeply 表面上，从表面上看 Translation 那个老花匠表面上看起来十分冷漠，不友好，但他实际上是个十分热心的人。 The old gardener seems cold and unfriendly on the surface, but he’s really a warm-hearted person. 4. To start with I must admit that at first I harbored reservations about a mixed marriage, prejudices you might even call them. （L28-29） 文中两个斜体词部分是什么关系？能举例说明吗？ 同位语 【译文】首先我必须承认，起先我对异族通婚持保留态度，你甚至可以说这是偏见。 Part III (Para. 10－21) Question Gail’s father was concerned with all the following except_ ? A. Mark’s problems with the Citizenship department B. Mark’s lack of work skills C. The higher divorce rates among mixed couples D. The hardships their children would go through Key: B Language Points 1. suspect (v.) (L46) 1) Meaning: have an idea of the existence or truth of (sth); believe 猜想；觉得 2) feel doubt about (sth); mistrust 怀疑；不信任 比较 suspect 和 doubt I suspect that he has quite a lot of money. (肯定从句内容) I doubt that he has a lot of money. (否定从句内容) (n.) Meaning: person suspected of wrong doing 【记忆】 suspicion n. 猜疑，怀疑，嫌疑，疑心 suspicious a. 多疑的，猜疑的，认为······可疑的 2. hesitate (L52) v. pause before saying or doing sth. Use it — Is there anything in the world that you never hesitate to pay? I never hesitate to pay for _. 3. cancel (L52) vt. say that (sth already planned and decided upon) will not be done or take place 取消 The football game will be cancelled due to _. 4. proceed (L54) 1) go to a further or the next stage; go on 着手；继续进行 2) make one’s way; go 前进，行进 Translation:
互动式新视野大学英语自主学习手册（第二册） Now that our plans are settled.let us prceed. 既然我们的计划定了，我们就着手做起来吧。 5.resolve(L63) n.l)end(a problem or difficulty)解决，解除 Translation: 双方同意用和平的方式来解决纷争。 The prefix""again" Replay review reappear retell. 2)decide:determine 决定，决心 Translation: 他决定明天一早就动身。 6.Remember,it's never too late to change your min Please paraphrase this sentence. You can change your mind any time,however soon or late. never/cannot be tootodo表示 “再也不会 n you makea with this structure? 【译文】记住，任何时候改变你的主意都为时不晚。 Consolidation 1.Matching Game false impression illusion suitable ompatible fail to see counsel later,following subsequent words,sign indication cruel harsh proceed resolve 宽容 tolerance 相互尊重 mutual respect 游负错误 avoid mistake 不兼容 incompatible 偏见 prejudice 女 son-in-law 知女莫若父 father-knows-best 怀暖 suspect 异族通婚 mixed couple
互动式新视野大学英语自主学习手册（第二册） 5 Now that our plans are settled, let us proceed. 既然我们的计划定了，我们就着手做起来吧。 5. resolve (L63) vt. 1) end (a problem or difficulty) 解决，解除 Translation: 双方同意用和平的方式来解决纷争。 The two parties agreed to resolve conflict in a peaceful way. The prefix “re-” means “again”: Replay review reappear retell. 2) decide; determine 决定，决心 Translation: 他决定明天一早就动身。 He resolved to (resolved that he would ) start off early the next morning. 6. Remember, it’s never too late to change your mind. （L65） Please paraphrase this sentence. You can change your mind any time, however soon or late. never / cannot be too. to do 表示_? “再.也不会.，” Can you make a sentence with this structure? 【译文】记住，任何时候改变你的主意都为时不晚。 Consolidation 1. Matching Game false impression suitable fail to see advise later; following words; sign cruel go on decide illusion compatible overlook counsel subsequent indication harsh proceed resolve 宽容 相互尊重 避免错误 不兼容 偏见 女婿 知女莫若父 怀疑 异族通婚 tolerance mutual respect avoid mistake incompatible prejudice son-in-law father-knows-best suspect mixed couple