New Horizon English Course

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1 New Horizon English Course
Section A Get Rich Quick, Marry in May!

2 CONTENTS Warming up Reading Through Exercises Text A
Main Idea & Structure Words & Expressions Exercises

3 Warming up Activity I Spot Dictation Activity II Watch and Discuss

4 idea superstitious owners services raise booked Spot Dictation
Directions: The following paragraph is taken from Text A. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks without referring to the original text. Some people don’t think it’s a good (1)______ for everyone to get married on the same day. “It’s silly and (2)______________ ,” a newspaper reporter wrote. Hairdressers and (3)___________ of flower stores, restaurants and car (4)__________ say it’s the best day of the year. They can (5)_________ their prices for this one day and their services will still be fully (6)_______. Maybe they are the ones who should be saying, “I will get rich.” idea superstitious owners services raise booked

5 2. What do you think about a good marriage ?
Watch & Discuss Directions: Watch the video and then discuss the following two topics: What traditional Western wedding ceremony can you learn about from the video? 2. What do you think about a good marriage ?

6 Brainstorming 1. What traditional Western wedding ceremonies can you learn about from the video? The Western weddings are not always the same, but a traditional wedding is expected to be held in the church. Relatives and friends are invited to take part in the wedding. The bride’s sister or best friend is asked to be bridesmaid, while the groom’s brother or best friend is the best man. At the wedding, the father accompanies his daughter, who is wearing a snow white wedding dress, and gives her to her future husband. Then the minister starts the wedding ceremony. He greets the guests, and talks about the meaning of marriage. Next the bride and groom exchange vows and give each other wedding rings. Then the minister declares the new couple husband and wife. After the ceremony, there is a wedding reception. At the reception, the guests share the wedding cake, champagne and many other tasty food.

7 2. What do you think about a good marriage ?
It is held by many people that one should not marry without love. A man and a woman may make friends with each other, and then they can talk about marriage after they are falling in love. Love is, therefore, the most important thing in deciding their marriage. It is believed that this type of marriage is ideal and will give rise to happiness. However, love may be a temporary passion, and those who are in love are often blind to each other, so what we call an ideal marriage may not result in happiness. Therefore, while love is required before a marriage is arranged, it is not the only criterion.

8 Reading Through

9 Get Rich Quick, Marry in May!
Text A Get Rich Quick, Marry in May! In Madison, Wisconsin, Kerry is sticking stamps and addressing envelopes. Soon, she and her future husband will be sending out invitations for their June wedding. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Wei Yashung is at the hairdresser’s in Shanghai, China. She knows she will have a long wait－maybe four hours. It’s May 18th, the most popular day to get married in China. The room is filled with brides preparing for their special day. Chinese Text A Para. 1

10 Weddings are a special event in every culture
Weddings are a special event in every culture. People begin new lives together and families are joined together. “Everyone feels very emotional at this time There are a lot of rituals and superstitions at weddings,” says Maxine Rowe, an expert who studies weddings.   Chinese Text A Para. 2

11 As Kerry plans her wedding, her aunt and sisters help her check off the things she needs, according to an old custom They read the traditional poem, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.” Female friends and relatives gather around, preparing the bride for the ceremony. Chinese Text A Para. 3

12 Many wedding traditions in western cultures were designed to protect the couple from bad luck. “The wedding veil is a Greek custom, to hide the bride from evil spirits,” says Maxine. “The Romans developed the custom of bridesmaids (i.e. women dressed like the bride) to confuse the spirits. Also, some wedding flowers have a strong smell to scare away the evil spirits.” Chinese Text A Para. 4

13 In China, Yashung and her future husband are one of thousands of couples that have chosen May 18th for their wedding day. “In the past, Chinese couples consulted a special book to find lucky and unlucky days for getting married,” explains Maxine. “But in modern times, a new tradition is being formed.” The eighteenth day of the fifth month, five-one-eight or “wu yao ba” as it is called in China, sounds very close to “wo yao fa,” or “I will get rich” This is considered a good economic sign for any couples getting married on this day. Chinese Text A Para. 5

14 So in Shanghai, Yashung waits with the other young women
So in Shanghai, Yashung waits with the other young women. She is trying on the dress that she is planning to wear later at the wedding reception. “Why am I getting married today?” she repeats, when asked the question. “Everybody knows why. It’s May 18th! That means I will get rich!” Chinese Text A Para. 6

15 Some people don’t think it’s a good idea for everyone to get married on the same day. “It’s silly and superstitious,” a newspaper reporter wrote. Hairdressers, and owners of flower stores, restaurants and car services say it’s the best day of the year. They can raise their prices for this one day and their services will still be fully booked. Maybe they are the ones who should be saying, “I will get rich.” Chinese Text A Para. 7

16 It’s May 18th, the most popular day to get married in China.
Meaning: It is May 18th. In China, many couples chooses this day to get married. Meaning of the Sentences

17 Meaning of the Sentences
2 Everyone feels very emotional at this time. Meaning: People at weddings are much moved. Meaning of the Sentences

18 There are a lot of rituals and superstitions at weddings.
3 There are a lot of rituals and superstitions at weddings. Meaning: There are many traditional customs and old ideas about good or bad luck at weddings. Meaning of the Sentences

19 Meaning: When Kerry makes plans for her wedding, her aunt
As Kerry plans her wedding, her aunt and sisters help her check off the things she needs, according to an old custom. 4 Meaning: When Kerry makes plans for her wedding, her aunt and sisters help her make things off the list to make sure she has everything. All of this is done on the basis of an old custom. Meaning of the Sentences

20 Meaning: They read the traditional poem: “ Wear something
5 They read the traditional poem, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.” Meaning: They read the traditional poem: “ Wear something old, wear something new, wear something borrowed from others, and wear something blue. Meaning of the Sentences

21 “The wedding veil is a Greek custom, to hide the bride from evil spirits,”...
6 Meaning: Wearing a wedding veil is a custom from ancient Greek. It is used to cover the bride so that evil spirits cannot see her or hurt her. Meaning of the Sentences

22 Meaning: The Romans came up with the idea of having
“The Romans developed the custom of bridesmaids (i.e. women dressed like the bride) to confuse the spirits. 7 Meaning: The Romans came up with the idea of having bridesmaids at weddings. The bridesmaids are women or girls who are dressed like the bride so that the evil spirits cannot tell which woman is the bride. Meaning of the Sentences

23 Meaning: People think that May 18th is a good sign for all the
This is considered a good economic sign for any couples getting married on this day. 8 Meaning: People think that May 18th is a good sign for all the couples who get married on this day: they will get money in the future. Meaning of the Sentences

24 Main Idea Wedding rituals and superstitions vary greatly in different cultures. Kelly is preparing for her wedding according to old customs because it is believed that these wedding traditions in western cultures can protect the couple from bad luck. On the other hand, Wei Yashung, like thousands of other Chinese couples, chooses to get married on May 18th just because the date sounds close to “I will get rich” in Chinese. Main Idea & Structure

25 Structure Part II: Para. 3-4 Part III: Para. 5-7 Part I: Para. 1-2
Main idea: There are different rituals and superstitions at wedding in different cultures. Main idea: Many Chinese couples get married on May 18th in the hope that they will get rich. Main idea: Many wedding traditions in western cultures were designed to protect the couple from bad luck. Main Idea & Structure

26 Words & Expressions New Words meanwhile event emotional consult
ceremony consult economic reception

27 Words & Expressions Expressions on the other side send out
gather around/round check off protect… from… prepare for hide…from… scare away try on sound close to

28 【1】during the same period of time 同时
back to words & expressions meanwhile adv. 【1】during the same period of time 同时 e.g. Mother was cleaning the room, and meanwhile, father was reading newspapers. 【2】in the time between two events 在间隔时间里 e.g. I will talk to you tomorrow; meanwhile, have a good dream. New words

29 e.g. The sports meeting is the big event of the year at our school.
event n. 【1】 a happening, especially an important, interesting, or unusual one 事件 e.g. The sports meeting is the big event of the year at our school. 【2】 any of the races, competitions, etc. arranged as part of a day’s sports 运动项目 e.g. The next event is the 110-metre hurdle. back to words & expressions New Words

30 【1】having feelings that are strong or easily made active 情绪激动的；易动感情的
back to words & expressions emotional adj. 【1】having feelings that are strong or easily made active 情绪激动的；易动感情的 e.g. Women are likely to get emotional. 【2】 connected with one’s emotions and one’s ability to control them 感情冲动的；凭感情的 e.g. Her emotional health is good, and she is always happy. New Words

31 e.g. The opening ceremony will begin soon.
back to words & expressions ceremony n. 【1】 a formal, solemn, and long-established action, or set of actions, used for marking an important social or religious event 仪式；典礼 e.g. The opening ceremony will begin soon. 【2】 the special order and formal behavior demanded by custom on particular occasions 礼节；礼仪 e.g. Please don’t stand on ceremony. New Words

32 e.g. They consulted their teacher about their English studies.
back to words & expressions consult vt. go to (a book, a person with special knowledge, etc.) for information, advice, etc. 查阅（书籍等）；（向专业人员）咨询 e.g. They consulted their teacher about their English studies. New Words

33 e.g. Doing this business is not economic.
back to words & expressions economic adj. 【1】profitable 赚钱的；合算的 e.g. Doing this business is not economic. 【2】connected with the trade, industry, and the management of money 经济的 e.g. His family is in a bad economic state. New Words

34 【1】a large formal party (正式而大规模的）招待会；欢迎会
back to words & expressions reception n. 【1】a large formal party (正式而大规模的）招待会；欢迎会 e.g. This evening’s reception has been cancelled. 【2】a particular kind of welcome 欢迎；招待 e.g. We were given a cool reception. New Words

35 send out 发出；发送 back to words & expressions e.g. She and her future husband will be sending out invitations for their June wedding. 她与未婚夫就要为他们六月的婚礼寄出请帖。 Practice Fill in the blanks according to the Chinese. 1. 注意及时发出邀请。 Make sure you __________________ in time. 2. 太阳发出光和热。 The sun _____________________. send out invitations sends out light and heat Expressions

36 on the other side 另一边，彼岸; 反面, 另一面
back to words & expressions e.g. On the other side of the world, Wei Yashung is at the hairdresser’s in Shanghai, China. 在世界的另一边，魏雅笙则在中国上海的一家美发厅里。 Practice 1. 街那边有一家快餐店。 On the other side of the street there is a fast food restaurant. 2. 他总是和她唱反调，这使她相当恼火。 He always argues with her on the other side, which makes her rather unhappy. Expressions

37 back to words & expressions check off 清点；清查 e.g. Her aunt and sisters help her check off the things she needs. 她的姨妈和姐妹们帮她核查她需要的物品。 Practice 1.新娘和新郎正在清点来宾的人数。 2.这些包裹邮出之前请清查一下。 The bride and the groom are checking off the number of the guests. Please check off these parcels before they are posted.. Expressions

38 gather around/round 聚集；会合
back to words & expressions e.g. Female friends and relatives gather around, preparing the bride for the ceremony. 女性亲戚朋友聚在一起，给新娘作婚礼的准备。 Practice 1.大家坐过来，我给你们讲个故事。 2.俱乐部成员们聚集在一起，交流思想和信息。 Gather around, and I’ll tell you a story. The club members gather around, exchanging ideas and information. Expressions

39 prepare for 为······做准备
back to words & expressions prepare for 为······做准备 e.g. The best man is preparing the groom for the ceremony. 伴郎正在给新郎作婚礼的准备。 Practice 1.医护人员正在给病人做手术前的准备。 2.我们学习的目的是为了将来做准备。 The doctors and nurses are preparing the patient for the operation. We study to prepare ourselves for the future. Expressions

40 protect… from… 保护......使不受 back to words & expressions e.g. Many wedding traditions were designed to protect the couple from bad luck. 许多婚礼传统旨在保护新娘新郎免遭厄运。 Practice 1. 她戴着墨镜以保护眼睛免受阳光的伤害。 She is wearing dark glasses to protect her eyes from the sun. 2. 每天刷牙能保护牙齿不患牙病。 Brushing your teeth every day will protect you from dental disease. Expressions

41 back to words & expressions hide... from... 把……藏起来以防…… e.g. The wedding veil is a Greek custom, to hide the bride from evil spirits. 婚礼面纱是希腊的一种习俗，为的是不让恶魔找到新娘。 Practice 1. 这老妇人把钱藏起来以防小偷。 The old lady hid the money from thieves. 2. 请把剪刀藏起来以防婴儿拿到。 Please hide the scissors from the baby. Expressions

42 back to words & expressions scare away 吓走；吓跑 e.g. Some wedding flowers have a strong smell to scare away the evil spirits. 婚礼上有些鲜花气味很浓，可以吓跑这些恶魔。 Practice 1. 过去, 人们认为除夕夜的鞭炮的响声会吓跑鬼魅。 It was believed that the loud noise of crackers would scare away the evil spirits on the New Year’s Eve . 2. 你要是弄出声就会把动物吓跑的。 If you make a noise you’ll scare away the animals. Expressions

43 sound close to 听上去差不多 back to words & expressions e.g. May 18th sounds very close to “wo yao fa” in Chinese. 5月18日在中文里听起来很像“我要发”。 Practice 1. “7”这个数字在中文里听上去与“妻”很接近。 “7” is a number that sounds close to the word “wife” in Chinese. 2. 男孩发出了一声听上去像公鸡叫的声音(crow)。 The boy made a sound that sounded close to the crow of a cock. Expressions

44 try on 试穿/试戴（衣服、帽子、鞋子等）
e.g. She is trying on the dress. 她正在试穿礼服。 back to words & expressions Practice 1.你最好试穿一下再买这件大衣。 You’d better try on the overcoat before you buy it. 2. 玛丽正在试穿她将在婚礼上穿的衣服。 Mary is trying on the dress that she is going to wear at the wedding. Expressions

45 Para. 1 在威斯康星州的麦迪逊市，凯莉正在写信封、贴邮票。她与未婚夫很快就要为他们6月的婚礼寄出请帖。与此同时，在世界的另一边，魏雅笙则在中国上海的一家美发厅里。她知道要等很久，也许要4个小时。今天是5月18日，在中国，这天是最流行的结婚日。店里都是为这个特殊的日子做准备的新娘。 译 文

46 Para. 2 在每种文化中，婚礼都是件特别的大事。人们一起开始新的生活，双方家庭结成秦晋之好。研究婚礼的专家马克西尼·罗说：“此时此刻，人人都情绪激动。婚礼上有许多礼仪和迷信。” 译 文

47 Para. 3 译 文 当凯莉筹划她的婚礼时，她的姨妈和姐妹们按照习俗帮她一一核查需要的物品。她们念一首传统诗歌：“旧东西，新东西，借来的东西，蓝色的东西。” 女性亲戚朋友聚在一起，给新娘作婚礼的准备。

48 Para. 4 译 文 西方文化中的许多婚礼传统旨在保护新郎新娘免遭厄运。马克西尼说：“婚礼面纱是一种希腊习俗，为的是不让恶魔找到新娘。罗马人推出了伴娘这一习俗(伴娘就是穿得像新娘一样的女孩)来迷惑魔鬼。此外，婚礼上有些鲜花气味很浓，可以吓跑这些恶魔。”

49 Para. 5 译 文 在中国，有成千上万对新人选择5月18日作为结婚日。雅笙和她的未婚夫是其中的一对。马克西尼解释说：“在过去，中国的新郎新娘翻阅一本专门的书，查找结婚的吉日和凶日。但在现代，新的习俗正在形成。” 5月18日，即518，汉语读作 “wu yao ba”, 听起来像 “我要发”，意思是说 “我要发财”。人们认为对任何在这天结婚的夫妻来说，这都是个预示富足的祥兆。

50 Para. 6 译 文 因而在上海，雅笙与其他女士一起等候着。她正在试穿礼服，准备晚些时候在婚庆宴席上穿。“我为什么今天结婚？” 当问及这个问题时，她重复了一遍，回答道：“人人都知道为什么。今天是5月18日，意思是我要发。”

51 Para. 7 译 文 有些人认为人人都在同一天结婚不是个好主意。一位报社记者写道：“这真是又傻又迷信。” 美发师、花店老板、餐馆老板及汽车服务业老板说这是一年中最好的日子。这天他们即使提高价格，可业务还是被预约得满满的。也许他们才是那些该说 “我要发” 的人。