lesson2_text appreciation 第二单元.pptVIP

This story can also be regarded as a discussion of husband –wife relationship. The fact that they argue over the racist problem reflect the general social background at that time when racism was a problem of public concern in the United States. What is the writer trying to say here? Maybe, he is telling us that women are usually more sensitive and observant, or more serious on matters of moral principles. Maybe he is telling us husband and wife can be married for many years without really knowing teach other’s innermost 内心的 thoughts: they remain strangers. 1-13: Ann and her husband argue about marriage between blacks and whites. A. He thinks it is a bad idea. (para. 1-6) B. She believes there is nothing wrong if the couple love each other.(para。 7-13) 14-46：As their argument intensifies it becomes personal. A. He says people from different cultures can not understand each other. (14-24) B. He tries to avoid a direct response to her question whether he would have married her if she were black.(25-33) C. When she demanded a clear-cut, yes-or-no answer, he said “no” honestly. (34-44) D. They both feel hurt. (45-46) 46-57: He gives in and their argument is seemingly settled. A: In the end he is sorry for what has happened. (47-57) B: He apologizes by giving her the reply that he thinks can make her happy. (47-48) C: He finds his wife a stranger. (57) They are doing the dishes, his wife washing while he dried.(para 1) verb+ noun collocations. To call sb’s name; to mop the floor; to wipe the table, to demonstrate the difference, pinch one’s brows. adj+ noun collocations. To empty one’s pocket; to narrow the gap, to busy oneself with sth, to calm down, to warm one’s hand , to smooth things over, to dry one’s tears. A few months earlier he’d overheard a friend of his wife’s congratulating her on having such a considerate husband. (para 1) Verb + noun + doing sth e.g. She overheard they discussing their plan to kidnap a rich man. Congratulate sb on doing sth/ that :