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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * Unit Eleven New Marriage Patterns in China Discussion Please talk about the current wedding ceremony in China. II. In China people used to hold the view: “More kids, more happiness”. What do you think of the traditional family idea? Skim over the text while listening to the record Answer questions 2.List the changes in marriage patterns in China 1. How many parts can the text be divided into ? Two Part II ( Para 9 ): trends of marriage patterns Part I ( Para1-8 ): current marriage patterns in China smaller sizes deferred marriage skyrocketing marriage expense rising inter-racial marriages rising divorce and re-marriage rate new thinking on marriage and family a growing awareness of independence True or false 1. Nuclear family usually has 4 or more family members. 2. Nowadays young people’s marriage expenses have greatly increased. 3. People used to pay great attention to character, economic status, and educational level in their selection of spouses. 4. The sense of independence is becoming weaker and weaker among young people. 5. According to many scholar’s prediction, traditional forms of marriage and family will soon be replaced by modern marriage patterns. 6.In the future, people’s attitudes towards marriage will vary greatly. one to three T political background more and more strong continue to prevail T Family size is becoming ________ nuclear family medium-sized families and extended families Detailed reading Para 1 __________________ are one of the most noticeable changes. Para 2 __________in number ____________in number Marriage patterns smaller an increase a decrease Part One: great changes Para 3 What does “deferred marriage” mean? It means ______________________________ the age at the first marriage has risen. Para 4 Skyrocketing marriage expenses: In the 1980s:____________ In the 1990s:____________ The figure is ________ that of the 1980s. It is estimated that that figure will ____