Unit 3

1. Unit 3 Learn a Lesson from Unusual Stories

2. Main Points Ⅰ. Leading In Ⅱ. Text A Ⅲ. Text B ●Vocabulary Practice Ⅳ. Practical Writing

3. Leading In Some Kinds of Stories

4. Jokes

5. Fairy Tales

6. Fables

7. Detective Stories

8. Text A Wealth, Success or Love? Stories are important to people, politics, and education. Stories are how people make sense of themselves and their worlds. In young children's spontaneous stories that they act out as they play, we can see how they believe people relate to one another, who they hope to become, and how theywill behave.

9. We can see adolescents play roles in their own and other people's stories in order to figure out where they fit into their ever-expanding worlds. As adults, the true and imaginary stories we wish to tell and believe suggest what we value most in this world. In a real sense, stories make people.

10. A good story gives order to human experience. • A good story explores cultural values. • A good story demands an emotional response from the reader. • Like a great journey, a good story can show you things you have never seen before and will never forget

11. Creating buzz is similar in some ways to good storytelling. You build suspense by withholding information and releasing it gradually. You deliver the punch line at the right point in the story. You create characters that grab the audience's imagination. In this chapter I look at the elements that help buzz reproduce itself rapidly in the invisible networks, similar to the way an urban legend or a folk story can. It isn't a coincidence that the techniques described in this chapter are being used extensively in the film industry—sneak previews, taking the audience behind the scenes, creating publicity stunts, and using celebrities to announce or advertise a product. Whatever your feelings about Hollywood, the people there know how to tell a story, and they know buzz.

12. Language Points for Text A • as well: in addition; also Jack plans to do some part-time work during the summer vacation, and go over his lessons, as well. • out of: because of Susan joined them in the game out of interest. • point to: indicate the direction, draw attention to someone or something by holding out a finger towards it • fill with: make or become full The room was filled with laughter and we all had a good time. • jump in: join in a conversation suddenly, interrupting other people • It is impolite of children to jump in when their parents are talking about real business. • take someone’s advice: accept someone’s advice I’ll take your advice and get more exercise every day.

13. view: n. a person’s opinion, belief, idea, ect., about something Australia is an attractive place from a tourist’s point of view. n. something seen from a particular place, especially a stretch of pleasant country; a scene You may enjoy a splendid view at the top of the mountain. vt. consider; regard; think about It depends on how you view the matter. 2. somehow: adv. by some means; in some way not yet known or stated He got very angry with Mike, but they somehow became good friends again soon. adv. for some reason that is not clear He was young, but his face somehow gave off the impression of age.

14. 3. recognize: vt. know again It is true that dogs recognize people by their smell. vt. accept as being legal or real, or as having value. I recognize that some of my ideas are not practical. 4. add: v. say also “You may visit some mountain villages on your way,” he added after a while. 5. extreme: adj. greatest possible; of the highest degree She has extreme ideas about how to bring up children. adv. To a great extent Office rents are extremely high in this part of London.

15. Vocabulary Practice

16. Ex. II Choose the best item to complete each of the following sentences. 1.I hadn’t seen her for 20 years, but I _____her immediately as soon as I saw her. A. met B. knew C. recognized D. realized 2.Jobs are hard to find. But in his _______, that’s not the problem. A. case B. example C. situation D. place 3.I think I’ll ____ your advice and get the green dress. A. receive B. make C. take D. get 4. I can’t find the _____ word to express my feelings. A. exact B. just C true D. obvious 5. The author gave _______ reasons for having written the book. A. natural B. extreme C. present D. various 6. _________ I go I always seem to bump into him. A. Whatever B. However C. Wherever D. Somehow 7. It’s becoming _______ to wear long hair again. A. smart B. fashionable C. likely D. present 8. I was speaking so loudly. I was ______ that he didn’t hear me, A. supposed B. expected C. affected D. amazed.

17. II. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given. 1.Our new products (differing) ____ from the earlier ones in many ways. 2.The couples sent out wedding (invite) _______ to family and friends. 3.Mary was hurt by the (cold) ____ in her boyfriend’s voice. 4.He wrote a (smartly) _____ suit with new shoes. 5.Even close friends (agree) ______ sometimes. 6.You haven’t changed at all—you still look (exact) _____ the same. 7.She found it (extreme) _______ difficult to get a job in that city. 8.(Obvious) _______, I didn’t want to put in too much time making friends. 9. I’d like to talk to you about a (person) _____ matter. 10. The company has thousands of (employ) _______.

18. Text B Silly Mr. Smith • If attending a party in a private home and you are the guest of honor, it is appropriate to send flowers to the host's home earlier in the day. • It is always polite to offer to pay for the meal and shows good will on your part. However, it is customary for the individual who extended the invitation to cover the check.

19. A dark well-tailored suit for men and a black or jewel-toned knee- or tea-length dress for women would be appropriate for cocktail attire. • If you sense a sneeze or cough coming on, cover your nose and mouth with your left hand (if you are right-handed) thus leaving your right hand clean for shaking hands, opening doors, etc. (Note: When you have a cold/flu you should also wash your hands often.)

20. Tips of Social manners • We are invited to a dinner party. Should we take a gift to the host? • An appropriate hostess gift could be a bottle of wine, flowers or a small item for the home, such as a candle. • To which side should a gentleman seat a female? • A gentlemen at a social dinner party holds the chair and seats the female on his right.

21. What are some examples of changing gender roles in today’s society? • A. Some examples of changing gender roles are: The person who reaches a doorway first, regardless of gender, opens the door for others approaching. The person who extends an invitation for cocktails or dinner, regardless of gender, is responsible for paying the bill.

22. What is the proper distance to stand from someone when introducing yourself? • A. In the United States, stand at an approximate distance of one arm's length from an individual when introducing yourself

23. Language Points for Text B 1. be well known: widely known; familiar or famous As a movie star, Chen Daoming is well known in China. 2. social: adj. of or spent in time or activities with friends Mr. White spends almost all of his spare time reading books, with no social life at all. adj. of human society, its organization, or quality of life. The government is now paying more attention to social services such as education and health. 3. take part in: have a share or responsibility in some activity The students are prepared to take part in the school sports meet. 4. make friends with: form a friendship with I like making friends with various kinds of people.

24. 6. hostess: n. a female host The hostess did a good job in taking care of all the guests mat the party. host: n. a person who receives guests and provides food, drink, and amusement for them. At the end of the party, they thanked their host and went home. 7. dress up: put on formal clothes or one’s best clothes Mary was dressed up for her friend’s birthday party. 8. on the top of the world: extremely happy When the little boy received a Christmas present, he was feeling on the top of the world. 9. turn to: change the direction toward The little boy turned to his mother and asked her to buy the toy gun for him.

25. 10.give up: stop having or doing The doctor told Jim to give up sweets in order to lose weight. 11. in spite of : taking no notice of, or not prevented by; despite He kept on working hard, in spite of his poor health. 12. obvious: easy to see and understand; clear; which must be recognized The company enjoys obvious advantages in product development. 13. cry out: shout loudly The wounded soldier cried out in pain. 14. international: concerning, taking place between, or recognized by more than one nation The company was successful in its international trade. Nowadays, people can watch international games on TV.

26. Ⅳ. Practical Writing

27. Write a noteasking for leave with the information given below. Writer of the Note: George Chen Reader of the Note: John Smith, Supervisor Subject of the Note: A leave of absence from March 12th to the 13th. Message: 今天3月11号收到我弟弟来信 ,告知他3月13号去美国留学,我请假两天.

28. The End Good-bye