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1、 Questions for Discussion1) Do you agree that men and women seldom mean the same things even when they use the same words? Are there any examples in your daily life that may support your point of view?Pre-Reading QuestionsPart Two: In-Class Reading Global Reading1) Yes, I agree. Male speakers are mo
2、re direct, and female speakers are more indirect or tactful. SamplePart Two: In-Class Reading Global ReadingUsually, when people say something, they try to make themselves understood by expressing the literal meaning. But on some occasions, the same words can have different meanings. For example, wh
3、en a woman falls in love, her words to her lover may imply something special. When she says that she feels cold, she might actually mean that its time for the man to move closer to her. In that case, it is an invitation to the man to hold her hands, or to put his arms around her. Part Two: In-Class
4、Reading Global Reading2) Besides the gender differences, are there any other differences that may cause people to speak differently?Part Two: In-Class Reading Global Reading2) I think, besides gender differences, differences in social position, education background, culture, occupation and age may a
5、lso cause problems in understanding each other. In my opinion, those who speak the same language may express themselves differently because they have different personalities, likes and dislikes, or value systems. All these work together to lead to different personal styles or ways of communication.P
6、art Two: In-Class Reading Global Reading1)Why did Martians and Venusians encounter many problems with relationships when they first got together? (Para.1)2) 2) What was one of the secrets of their success? (Para.1) Because they recognized that they were different. They need to solve these problems.O
7、ne of the secrets of their success was good communication.Questions to the Text Part Two: In-Class Reading Global Reading3) How could Martians and Venusians communicate well even if they spoke different languages? (Para.2)4) How did Martians and Venusians understand the communication problems? (Para
8、.3)They pulled out their phrase dictionaries to understand each other more fully or went to a translator for help.They assumed that it was just one of those expected misunderstandings and that with a little assistance they would surely understand each other. Part Two: In-Class Reading Global Reading
9、5) Why do men and women seldom mean the same things even when they use the same words? (Para.4)6) How do women usually do to fully express their feelings? (Para.5)Women often dont expect words to be taken literally. It is not to be taken as if it were factual information.Women would tend to exaggera
10、te the facts a little bit for effect and use various superlatives, metaphors, and generalizations.Part Two: In-Class Reading Global Reading7) What is the biggest problem in relationships between men and women? (Para.6)8) What is important when men and women misunderstand each other? (Para.9) Unclear
11、 and unloving communication.It is important to rethink or translate what they have heard.Part Two: In-Class Reading Global Reading1.Everyone knew that people from Mars and people from Venus spoke different languages, so when there was a conflict they didnt start judging or fighting but instead pulle
12、d out their phrase dictionaries to understand each other more fully. (line.6-9) Translation他们每个人都清楚火星人和金星人语言不同，因他们每个人都清楚火星人和金星人语言不同，因此，一旦遇到冲突，他们并不去此，一旦遇到冲突，他们并不去评论评论是非或争斗，是非或争斗，相反，他们会掏出自己的短语词典，以便更全面相反，他们会掏出自己的短语词典，以便更全面地了解对方。地了解对方。To be continuedPart Two: In-class Reading Detailed Reading1. What rig
13、ht have you to judge the way they live?2. He just accepts people for what they are and he doesnt judge them.Here “judge” means “form an opinion about someone, especially in an unfair or criticizing way” (评价，评论评价，评论).CommentsExamplesPart Two: In-class Reading Detailed Reading2. If that didnt work the
14、y went to a translator for help. (line.9-10)如果这样无效的话他们就去找翻译帮助。如果这样无效的话他们就去找翻译帮助。Here “work” is an intransitive verb meaning “be effective or successful” (起作用起作用, 有效有效).TranslationCommentsExamplesI dont think your plan will work.workable, adj.Part Two: In-class Reading Detailed ReadingI take it from
15、what you say that you dont feel well today. 3. For example, when a woman says, “I feel like you never listen,” she does not expect the word “never” to be taken literally. (line. 19)当女人说：当女人说：“我觉得你从不听我说话我觉得你从不听我说话”时，她时，她希望不要从字面上希望不要从字面上理解理解“从不从不”这个词。这个词。TranslationCommentsIn the sentence, the word “t
16、ake” means “consider, understand” (考虑，理解考虑，理解).ExamplesPart Two: In-class Reading Detailed ReadingSummary Martians and Venusians encountered many of the problems with relationships we have today. Because they recognized they were 1)_, they were able to solve these 2)_. One of the secrets of their su
17、ccess was good 3)_. When communication problems emerged, they assumed that with a little assistance of a 4)_ they would surely understand each other. Thats why they experienced a 5) _ and 6)_ that we rarely experience today. differentproblemscommunicationtranslatortrustacceptance1. SummaryPart Two:
18、In-class Reading Post-Reading Men and women seldom mean the same things even when they use the same words. Women would tend to 7)_ the facts a little bit for effect and use various 8)_,9)_, and 10)_. Men commonly react in an 11)_ manner, because they mistakenly take these expressions 12)_. So it is
19、important to 13)_ or 14)_ what they have heard to avoid misunderstanding. exaggeratesuperlativesmetaphorsgeneralizationsunsupportiveliterallyrethinktranslatePart Two: In-class Reading Post-ReadingExercises on P.46 Directions: Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in brackets. C
20、hange the form if necessary. 1) Your books and magazines are almost in a _ (杂乱杂乱). Go and put them in order. 2) History will not _ (重复重复) itself. 3) Dont let his friendly manner _ (引入歧途引入歧途) you into trusting him. 4) Erna _ (打算打算) to take short rests every two hours. 5) People under stress _ (有某种倾向有
21、某种倾向) to express their full range of potential. Vocabulary-1messrepeatmisleadintendstendPart Two: In-class Reading Post-Reading 6) People will not believe a person who always _. (夸大夸大) 7) After three hours _ (令人沮丧的令人沮丧的) delay, the train at last arrived. 8) The driver _ (误解误解) the policemans signal
22、and turned in the wrong direction. 9) She won _ (接受接受) by the King family only through extraordinary diligence. 10) We _ (信任信任) him because we know he has never deceived anyone.exaggeratesfrustratingmisinterpretedacceptancetrustPart Two: In-class Reading Post-Reading Column A Column B 1) encounter a
23、. help 2) recognize b. express 3) assistance c. realize 4) conflict d. respond 5) ignore e. importanceDirections: Match each of the words in Column A with an appropriate explanation from Column B. fcakiVocabulary-2 Step OnePart Two: In-class Reading Post-Reading 6) emphasis f. meet 7) emerge g. way
24、8) assume h. appear 9) manner i. pay no attention to 10) convey j. think 11) react k. disagreement eh j gbdPart Two: In-class Reading Post-ReadingDirections: Complete the following sentences with an appropriate word from Column A. Change the form if necessary. Check the answers with your partner. 1)
25、 The expression on Bills face _ his thoughts. 2) Teachers cant give pupils any _ in exams. 3) When did you first _ these problems? 4) There was a lot of _ between him and his father when he was young. conveyed/conveysassistanceencounterconflictStep TwoPart Two: In-class Reading Post-Reading 5) I hop
26、e you would give this idea extra _ in your report. 6) David _ to what I said by leaving the room. 7) I _ that I may have been wrong. 8) Anne finished her work in a diligent _. 9) He was with an elderly man, whom I _ was his grandfather. 10) The sun _ from behind the clouds. 11) It would be unwise to
27、 _ the growing dissatisfaction with the policies.emphasisreactedrecognizemannerassumed/assumeemerged/emergesignorePart Two: In-class Reading Post-Reading Directions: Complete each of the following sentences with an appropriate preposition or adverb. 1) He pulled _ a knife and opened the box with it.
28、 2) The amount you pay depends _ where you live. 3) We finished writing the report _ the assistance of two experts. 4) Undoubtedly, radio and television are important means _ communication. 5) _ her hurry she forgot to leave her address with Jane.outonwithofInVocabulary-3Part Two: In-class Reading P
29、ost-Reading 6) Why are you talking _ such a strange manner? 7) The bank has offered a reward for any information leading _ the arrest of the men. 8) Scientists are _ the verge of a major breakthrough. 9) _ times I wonder if its worth all the effort. 10) Ive got no way _ contacting him at all.intoonA
30、tofPart Two: In-class Reading Post-ReadingDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the expressions in brackets. 1) 昨天我去牙科医生那儿将我的一颗蛀牙拔掉了。昨天我去牙科医生那儿将我的一颗蛀牙拔掉了。(pull out) 2) 事情的发展从根本上讲是由内因决定的。事情的发展从根本上讲是由内因决定的。(depend on) I went to the dentist yesterday to have a bad/decayed to
31、oth pulled out.The development of things depends fundamentally on internal causes. TranslationPart Two: In-class Reading Post-ReadingPart Two: In-class Reading Post-Reading3) 谚谚 条条大路通罗马。条条大路通罗马。(lead to) 4) 我本来打算今天给你这本书的，可是我忘记把书带来了。我本来打算今天给你这本书的，可是我忘记把书带来了。 (mean to / intend to)5) 我差点儿接受他的建议。我差点儿接受他的建议。(on the verge of) 6) 离婚可不是儿戏离婚可不是儿戏/ /离婚这档子事可不能等闲视之。离婚这档子事可不能等闲视之。(take lightly) All roads lead to Rome.I meant to give you that book today, but I forgot to bring it with me.I was on the verge of accepting his advice.Divorce is not a matter you can afford to take lightly.
