11Text StudyIdea SharingNotes to the TextWords and ExpressionsWritingSummary UnderstandingReproductionStructure Analysis23I. UnderstandingText StudyUnderstandingGail and I decided to get married. But Gails father and mother Fill in the blanks with the information given in the text.23Gail and I had experienced _ and _ in two years, now we come to _, _ and _ each other.We confronted _ and _of each others character. We have learnt to be _, _ and _. The source of our strength was our mutual _ and _.upsdowns know understandrespect weaknessesstrengthstolerantcompromisingopen trust respectWhy did we decide to get married?Text StudyUnderstanding23When Gails mother heard the news, instead of _ she _ Gail to reconsider our marriage. Though she regarded me as _ and _, she was afraid that Gail may be marrying mefor _ reasons.counseledcongratulationscharmingintelligentwrongWhat did her mother think?Text StudyUnderstanding23When Gails father heard the news, he approached our decision with _ _ attitude. He doubted that Iwas marrying in order to _ in the USA , for I had problems with theCitizenship Department. So, they all _ that Gail be sure that_and she may _.knows-best remainsuggestedchange her mindWhat was her fathers response?a father-she was doing the wrong thingText StudyUnderstanding23A. The Way to Develop This Passage:II. Structure AnalysisNarrations combined with quotations How do the parents react to their daughters wedding plans to a guy from different cultures and racial background? The writer narrates this story with quotations. Can you identify the quotations from the narration?Text StudyStructure Analysis23ParagraphsWays of Development15_69_10Narration1113_14 1521Narration _NarrationQuotationsText StudyStructure AnalysisQuotationsQuotations23Denial of Some Opinions + Some Other OpinionsB. The Way to Develop Paragraphs:Text StudyStructure AnalysisOne of the common ways to present opinions is first to reject or correct some opinions and then on the basis of that, we have the opinions that are intended to be conveyed.23Text StudyStructure AnalysisMake an analysis of Paragraph 7 and find out how the mother presents her opinion in this way.23Text StudyStructure AnalysisThe mothers original opinion: To start with I must admit that at first I harbored reservations about a mixed marriage, prejudices you might even call them.The mother corrects her original opinion: But when I met Mark I found him a charming and intelligent young guy. Any mother would be proud to have him for a son-in-law. So, color has nothing to do with it.The mother presents others opinion: Yes, my friends talk. Some even express shock at what youre doing.Then the mother rejects that opinion, too: But they live in a different world. So you see, Marks color is not the problem.The mother presents her opinion: My biggest worry is that you may be marrying Mark for the same wrong reasons that I married your father.23 III. SummaryGail and Mark had been together for two years and had learned to _ each other. Recently they decided to get married and they told the news to Gails parents. To their surprise, they met with some _. Gails mother was worried that they might be marrying for the wrong reasons and advised her daughter to _. Gails father also _ the marriage because he thought that Mark was marrying her daughter so that he could remain in the United States. Such _ are understandable. After all, marriageacross nations may have its _ of one kind or another. understand and respectresistanceconcernswait opposedproblemsText StudySummary23Work in a group of 3 to have a talk show. One works as a host, the other two are Gail and Mark. Gail and Mark are being interviewed by the host on the topicMarriage Across the NationsMarriage Across the Nations. The rest ofthe class may act as audience and asksome questions. IV. ReproductionA sample beginningText StudyReproduction23Host: Welcome to People Around YouPeople Around You. Join ustoday are a mixed would-be-couple fromthe United States and Africa. So Mark: Hello, everyone. I am Mark from Africa.Gail: Hay, there. A sample beginningText StudyReproduction23Active ExpressionsFocus Study23I. Active ExpressionsIn English, you may find some expressions formed by very common words, but theyare active and powerful. Whats on at the cinema tonight? 今晚电影院上演什么？ Whats he up to? 他忙什么呢?e.g.e.g.Notes to the TextActive Expressions 231. and being open with each other. 2. We want to avoid the mistake made by manycouples of marrying for the wrong reasons, 3. really sure she was doing the right thing. 4. think that waiting wont hurt. Find the active expressions: