UNIT3
II. Listening Skills
1.
M: Will you love and keep him in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?
W: I will.
Q: Who is the woman？
2.
W: Mike, wake up1 It is time to go to school. Hurry up or you’re going to be late!
M: Don’t worry. I can sleep all day long. Did you forget today is Martin Luther King’s birthday?
Q: Who is the woman most likely to be?
3.
M: Could I see your driver’s license and registration, please?
W: What’s the matter, officer?
Q: Who is the man?
4.
M: I’d like to ask you about the research paper you assigned that we have to do by the end of the semester.
W: ok. What would you like to know?
Q: Who is the woman most likely to be?
5.
W: I’ve cleaned the windows, mopped the floors, and folded the laundry. Is there anything else that you would like me to do before I cal lit a day?
M: Did you do the living room yet?
Q: Who is the woman most likely to be?
1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.A
III. Listening In
Task 1: Don’t be a chicken!
Gilbert: Hey, Henry, is Sarah coming with us?
Henry: Yes. Why?
Gilbert: Nothing. I’m just asking.
Henry: Just asking? But why is your face flaming red? Ah-huh, someone has a crush on Sarah, doesn’t he?
Gilbert: Who has a crush?!
Henry: Come on, Gilbert, don’t be such a chicken. If you like her, just go and tell her. Maybe she likes you.
Gilbert: But I don’t have the guts to ask her out.
Henry: What are you so afraid of?
Gilbert: I’d totally die if she turned me down.
Henry: But that’s better than keeping everything to yourself. You’ve got to let her know. Come on! You’ve got to take a chance!
Gilbert: I don’t know… Well, maybe you’re right, but how am I going to tell her I like her?
1. go out 2. flaming red 3. has a crush on 4. a chicken 5. likes
6. the guts 7. turn him down 8. know 9. keeping everything to himself
10. how to tell her
Task 2: Problem of Meeting People
Before the wedding, the groom went up the minister with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m expected to promise to ‘love, respect and obey her,’ ‘giving up all others,’ and ‘be true to her forever,’ I’d be happy if you’d just leave that part out.” He gave the minister the cash and walked away with a light heart. The wedding day arrived, and the bride and groom reached that part of the ceremony where they would make vows to each other. When it was time for the groom’s vows, the minister looked the young man in the eye and said, “Will you promise to kneel before her, obey her every command and wish, serve her breakfast in bed every morning of your life and make a vow before God and your lovely wife that you will never even look at another woman, as long as you both shall live?” The groom was shocked, but in spite of himself, he said in a low voice, “Yes, I will.” Then the groom whispered to the minister, “I thought we had a deal.” The minister put the $100 into his hand and whispered back, “She made me a much better offer.”
1.F 2.F 3.T 4.T 5.F
Task 3: Long Distance Friendships
American weddings are not always the same. I’d like to show you pictures of my wedding. When we got engaged, an announcement was published in the newspaper. The announcement typically includes the names of the bride, the bridegroom and their parents and the wedding is expected to be held. About a month before the wedding, we sent out wedding invitations to relatives and friends. This is the church where we had the wedding. My father gave me to my future husband. Then the minister started the wedding ceremony. He greeted the guests, and talked about the meaning of marriage. Next, we exchanged vows and gave each other rings. This is the main part of the wedding. After the vows, the minister prayed for us. Then the minister declared us husband and wife, and we kissed each other. Here is my sister, who was a bridesmaid. This is the bouquet I carried. Traditionally, the unmarried women gather after the wedding, and the bride throws her bouquet to them. The one who catches it will, according to tradition, be the next one to get married. At the reception, we cut the wedding cake and fed each other bites of the cake. Then we toasted each other with champagne. Finally the reception was over, and the minister signed the marriage certificate and we were legally married.
1. A 2.B 3.C 4.D
1-3-7-5-4-2-6
IV. Speaking Out
Model 1 I just broke up with Alice!
John: Hey, Se-Jin, what’s wrong with you? You look so down!
Se-Jin: Nothing.
John: I know it’s not your studies, so it must be girl trouble. You must have a broken heart.
Se-Jin: Well, you’re right. I just broke up with Alice.
John: Oh, I’m sorry. I thought you two were made for each other.
Se-Jin: Well, you never know. I want to settle down, but she wants a career while she’s still young.
John: Well, it’s always difficult to choose between career and family.
Se-Jin: Maybe you’re right.
John: I don’t know what to say to comfort you, but try to cheer up!
Se-Jin: Yeah, but it’s hard to forget her at the moment. You know, we were together for almost three years.
John: There’s lots more fish in the sea and you’ll find your perfect match!
Now Your Turn
A: Why do you look so upset?
B: I’m all right.
A: I know it’s not your work. So anything wrong with Susan and you?
B: Well, you’re right. I just spilt up with her.
A: Oh, I’m sorry. I thought the two of you made a good match.
B: I think I should have a career first but she wants to get married right now.
A: Well, it’s hard to make a choice between career and family.
B: Yeah, it’s hard.
A: I know it’s difficult, but try to cheer up!
B: You know, we were together for a long time. I can’t get her out of my mind.
A: Well, you’ll find a good match sooner or later.
Model 2 Leo proposed to me.
Mary: Laura! Guess what! Leo proposed to me!
Laura: Wow. That’s wonderful. Did you accept?
Mary: Not yet. I have some doubts…like the age factor. I’m really robbing the cradle here.
Laura: I know he’s fur years younger than you, but he’s mature for his age.
Mary: I’m worried about the cultural differences, too.
Laura: But I can see that both of you have the same interests and personalities. That’s even more important.
Mary: Maybe you’re right.
Now Your Turn
A: Can you believe it? Philip made a proposal to me!
B: How wonderful. Did you say yes?
A: Not yet. I’m concerned about the age gap. He’s much younger than me.
B: I know he’s a few years younger than you, but I think he is mature than mind.
A: I’m also worried about whether we can maintain a long distance relationship. You know, he lives in another city.
B: But you love each other. That’s very important.
A: Maybe you’re right.
Model 3 There’s something about him.
Jane: Laura, I know you like Charles a lot, but what do you like about him?
Laura: Well, there’s just something about him.
Jane: Really? What is this something?
Laura: Well, he’s mature, handsome, gentle, and successful. I think he’s for me.
Jane: He’s certainly mature, but don’t you think he’s a little old for you? He’s almost twice as old as you are!
Laura: Well, age shouldn’t be something that comes in the way of a person’s marriage.
Jane: It’s true that age isn’t the most important issue, but what would your parents think?
Laura: I don’t care what other people think. I just know that I love him and he loves me. Love’s all that matters.
Now Your Turn
A: Well, you and Chris have been together for a long time. What are his good points?
B: There’s something wonderful about him.
A: Really? What do you mean by this something?
B: Well, he’s handsome, humorous, and hard-working. I think he’s my perfect match.
A: But I think he is too old for you.
B: Well, age doesn’t matter too much for me.
A: But what would your parents and friends think?
B: I don’ worry too much about what other people think. For me, love is the most important
V. Let’s Talk
Dating
Before marriage, younger Americans date each other, that is, they often go out together. Casual dating usually begins in the early teens, and in the late teens a pattern of steady dating develops. There is a great possibility that one goes to a dance with one person, to a football game with another, and to a picnic with a third. Sometimes two couples go out together. This is known as “double dating.” Group dating is also popular among young people. Large groups of boys and girls may go around together. Young people may go out together for a long time, which is, in effect, a public statement of their intention to marry. Men and women go out together a great deal, especially those in cities. This is “adult dating.” They ski together, dine together, either at restaurants or in each other’s homes. The American dating system is a rather casual one. Often young Americans who hardly know each other go out on dates. It is also acceptable for them to arrange a “blind date”, that is, a date between two young people who have not met before.
Dating Description
Causal dating Early teens
Steady dating Late teens
Many partners e.g. a dance, a game, a picnic
Double dating Two couples
Group dating Large groups
Go out for a long period Intention to marry
Adult dating Men and women.e.g.ski, work, dine together
Casual dating system Those who hardly know each other
Blind dating Those who have never met before
VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking
Task 1: Finding the Right Type of Girl
Keith: Hey, Peter! You’ve been in the room all night. Get out and dance with someone like that babe over there.
Peter: No way, Keith! She’s the intellectual type. My pickup line just won’t work with her.
Keith: Oh, come on, man! What kind of girl do you like?
Peter: I want a girl that gentle and mild, and that babe is not the right type.
Keith: Times are changing, and you’ll never find a woman that will shine your shoes and fill your beer mug all the time. Wake up.
Peter: Oh really? I still prefer women that stay home, cook, clean, and take care of the kids.
Keith: Okay, then what will you do after you get home from work?
Peter: Hmm. Eat, watch TV, and throw our the trash.
Keith: Wit, wait, wait. I can’t believe my ears. You’ll never find a wife.
1.B 2.D 3.C 4.A
Task 2: He thinks I’m God.
A young woman brings home her fiancé to meet her parents. After dinner, her mother tells her father to find out about the young man’s plans. The father invites the fiancé to his study for a drink.
“So what are your plans?” the father asks the young man.
“I am a Bible student,” he replies.
“A Bible student. Hmm.” The father says. “Good, but what will you do to provide my daughter with a nice house such as she’s accustomed to?”
“I will study,”: the young man replies, “and God will provide for us.”
“And how will you buy her a beautiful engagement ring such as she deserves?” asks the father.
“I will concentrate on my studies,” the Youngman replies, “and God will provide for us.”
“And children?” asks the father. “How will you support children?”
“Don’t worry, sir. God will provide,” replies the fiancé.
The conversation goes on like this, and each time the father questions him, the young man insists that God will provide. Later, the mother asks, “How did it go, honey?”
The father answers, “He had no job and no plans, but the good news is he thinks I’m God.”
1.F 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.T
Task 3: Lady
Lady, I’m your knight in shining armor and I love you.
You have made me what I am and I am yours.
My love, there’s so many ways I want to say I love you.
Let me hold you in my arms forever more.
You have gone and made me such a fool;
I’m so lost in your love.
And on, we belong together.
Won’t you believe in my song?
Lady, for so many years I thought I’d never find you.
You have some into my life and made me whole.
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning.
Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear.
In my eyes I see no one else but you.
There’s no other love like our love.
And yes, oh yes, I’ll always want you near me.
I’ve wanted for you so long.
Lady, your love’s the only love I need
And beside me is where I want you to be.
‘Cause, my love, there’s something I want you to know,
You’re the love of my life, you’re my lady.
Speaking
Mutual Love
Jill: You know, Robert, we’ve been dating a long time now.
Robert: Yeah. Twelve months next week.
Jill: You remembered!
Robert: Of course I did. How could I forget the anniversary of our first date?
Jill: You’re so sweet. Can I tell you something?
Robert: Sure. You can tell me anything.
Jill: From our very first date, I knew we’d be together a long time.
Robert: Can U tell you something?
Jill: Yes.
Robert: The feeling was mutual.
