1. New Horizon English Course Book 1
英语精品课程设计
英语精品课程设计
New Horizon English Course Book 1
(新 视 野 英 语 教 程)
Unit 7

2. Unit 7

3. Unit 7 Leading In And Exploring The Topic
Section A: Get Rich Quick, Marry in May
Section B: Here Comes the Bride!
Section C: Practical Writing:
Writing Personal Letters(2)

4. Topic: Lucky Number and Lucky Day
What do you say about the following?
● “14” is a(n) _____ number.
● “13” is a(n) _____ number.
● “7” is a(n) _____ number.
● “8” is a(n) _____ number.
● black cats are ______.
● opening an umbrella indoors brings _____ luck.
● it’s _____ to walk under a ladder.
● one ____ be careful which side of bed they get up on.

5. What do people believe in superstitions?
I think they want to
protect themselves
express good wishes
make more money
enjoy good health
keep the tradition
My classmate thinks they want to
protect themselves
express good wishes
make more money
enjoy good health
keep the tradition

6. Section A
Get Rich Quick, Marry in May!

7. Section A: Get Rich Quick, Marry in May!
Background Information
Pre-reading Questions
Detailed Study
Summary
Exercises

8. Background Information
Weddings are happy events in every culture. And wedding traditions vary greatly from country to country. Please compare the similarities and differences between traditional Chinese wedding and American wedding.

9. Bridal sedan chair
Wedding car

10. Red veil
Veil

11. Ritual kneeling
In the church

12. Performing ritual
kneeling to
each other
Exchanging vows
and rings

13. Pre-reading Questions
Why is Kerry sticking stamps and addressing envelopes?
She will be sending out invitations for her June wedding.
2. What day is may 18th considered to be in China?
May 18th is considered to bi the most popular day to
get married in China.
3. For what purpose are many wedding traditions in western cultures designed?
They are designed to protect the couple from bad luck.

14. 4. How did Chinese couples know the proper date for them to get married in the past?
In the past, Chinese couples consulted a special book to find lucky and unlucky days for getting married.
5. According to the author, who should be saying, “I will get rich”?
Hairdressers, and owners of flower stores, restaurants and car services are the ones who should be saying, “I will get rich.”

15. Text A:Get Rich Quick, Marry in May!
(Para1)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.   (Para2)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.

16.   (Para3)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.   (Para4)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."

17. (Para5)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.   (Para6)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 18! That means I will get rich!"

18. (Para7)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."

19. Words and Phrases
1. meanwhile  adv. during the same period of time 同时 e.g. Jane was writing a letter, and meanwhile, Pat was watching TV 简在写信，而同时帕特在看电视。 Eve was cutting the grass; meanwhile, Adam was planting roses. 夏娃在剪草，亚当在种玫瑰。
2. emotional  adj. having feelings that are strong or easily made active 情绪激动的；易动感情的 e.g. She was very emotional; she cried when her husband left for another city on business. 她很容易动感情,她丈夫到另一个城市出差时她竟然哭起来。 e.g. He got very emotional when we had to leave. 当我们不得不离开时，他情绪异常激动。

20. 3. scare vt. cause sudden fear; frighten 恐吓；使惊恐 e. g
3.scare  vt. cause sudden fear; frighten 恐吓；使惊恐 e.g. The small animals were so scared when they saw a tiger walking towards them.
当看到一只老虎向它们走来时，这些小动物吓得像什么似的。 Don‘t let the noise scare you. 别让那声音把你吓住。
4.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. consult the dictionary 查辞典 I consulted George about buying a car.
我向乔治请教购买小汽车的事。

21. 5. economic  adj. connected with trade, industry, and the management of money; of economics 经济（上）的；经济学的 e.g. economic circles 经济界 Asia is in a bad economic state. 亚洲经济状况不佳。
6. reception  n. [C] a large formal party （正式而大规模的）欢迎会；招待会 e.g. a wedding reception 一个婚宴 They held a reception to welcome him.
他们举行了招待会欢迎他。

22. 7. on the other side  on a part, place, or division according to a real or imaginary center or central line 另一边；彼岸 e.g. America is on the other side of the Atlantic. 美国在大西洋的彼岸。 the area on the other side of the railroad tracks 铁轨另一边的地区
8. check off   check by marking (e.g. names or items in a list) as having been dealt with 清点；清查 e.g. Please check off these parcels before they are mailed. 这些包裹邮出之前请清查一下。 The young lady is checking off the files. 这个年轻女子正在清点文件。

23. 9. protect from  keep safe, especially by guarding or covering 保护免受……；免遭 e.g. protect somebody from danger 保护某人免遭危险 He raised his arm to protect his face from the blow.
他伸出手臂护住脸部免受拳击。
11. scare away  cause to go or do something by frightening 吓走；吓跑 e.g. The children were scared away by the man‘s ugliness. 孩子们被这人的丑陋长相吓跑了。 If you make a noise you'll scare away the animals. 你要是弄出声就会把动物吓跑的。

24. Difficult Sentences
1. Get Rich Quick, Marry in May! Meaning: If you want to become rich quickly, you should get married in May. Please notice when two imperative sentences are coordinate , the first sentence can function as an adverbial clause of condition . e.g. Make more money, buy the watch. 赚更多的钱，就买这块表。 Save your time, take a taxi. 要省时间，就搭辆计程车。
2. 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."

25. 3. The Romans developed the custom of bridesmaids (i. e
3. The Romans developed the custom of bridesmaids (i.e. women dressed like the bride) to confuse the spirits. 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. i.e. = (used to add explanatory information or to state something in different words) that is (to say)
4. "In the past, Chinese couples consulted a special book to find lucky and unlucky days for getting married"... Meaning: In the past, Chinese couples got some advice from a special book. The book would tell them the lucky or unlucky days for getting married.

26. 5. 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.” Meaning: In Chinese, May 18th may read five-one-eight or “wu yao ba”, in short. It sounds almost the same as “wo yao fa”, which means “I will get rich”. As it is called in China = as May 18th is pronounced in Chinese sound close to…: seem almost the same when heard 听上去差不多 eg. The boy made a sound that sounded close to the barking of a dog 男孩发出了一声听上去像狗叫的声音。 These two words sound close to each other 这两个词听上去几乎一样。

27. Summary Wedding is a special event in every culture
Many wedding traditions in western cultures were designed to protect the couple from bad luck
In China, thousands of couples choose May 18th for their wedding day

28. Exercises
Fill in the blanks with the proper words and expressions given below, changing the form of necessary.

29. Do you always ______ an English-Chinese dictionary when you come across new words in your reading.
The sudden lighting _____ me so much that I dropped the cup.
I have a habit of ___________ the things on my shopping list when shopping.
The Spring Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday,with family members _______________ to celebrate it.
The umbrella is to ____ you ____ sunshine.
consult
scared
check off
gather around
scare
hide from
consult
checking off
gathering around
hide
from

30. Translate the following into English
1. 根据一个古老的习俗，新娘应该戴婚礼面纱。 (according to)
According to an old custom, the bride should wear a wedding veil.
2. “4” 这个数字在中文里听上去与“死”很接近。(sound close to)
“4”is a number that sounds close to the word “death” in Chinese.
3. 在欢迎会上， 学生代表上台发了言。(reception)
At the welcome reception, a student made a speech.
4. 买衬衣之前， 最好试穿一下。(try on)
You’d better try it on before you buy a shirt.

31. Translate the following into Chinese.
1. There are a lot of rituals and superstitions at weddings.
婚礼上有许多礼仪和迷信。
2. 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。
3. This is considered a good economic sign for any couples getting married on this day.
人们认为这对任何在这天结婚的夫妻来说都是个预示富足的祥兆。
4. She is trying on the dress that she is planning to wear later at the wedding reception.
她正在试穿礼服，准备晚些时候在婚庆宴席上穿。

32. Section B
Here Comes the Bride!

33. Section B: Here Comes the Bride!
Background Information
Pre-reading Questions
Detailed Study
Summary
Exercises

34. Background Information
Weddings in the United States
Before a couple is married, they become engaged. And then invitations are sent to their friends and relatives.

35. The wedding itself usually lasts between 20 and 40 minutes
The wedding itself usually lasts between 20 and 40 minutes. The wedding party enters the church while the wedding march is played. The bride carrying a bouquet enters last with her father who will “give her away”. The groom enters the church from a side door. When the wedding party is gathered by the altar, the bride and groom exchange vows. It is traditional to use the words “To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part”. Following the vows, the couple exchange rings. Wearing the wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand is an old custom.

36. After the ceremony there is often a party, called a reception, which gives the wedding guests an opportunity to congratulate the newlyweds.
The car in which the couple leaves the church is decorated with balloons. Streamers and shaving cream. The word “Just Married” are painted on the trunk or back window. The bride and groom run to the car under a shower of rice thrown by the wedding guests. When the couple drives away from the church, friends often chase them in cars, honking and drawing attention to them. And then the couple go on their honeymoon.

37. Pre-reading Questions
1. What should brides wear or carry when they marry in most American wedding?
Sth, old, sth. new, sth. borrowed, sth. blue.
2. What does “sth. blue” symbolize?
Faithfulness and loyalty.
3. To whom does the groom throw the garter traditionally on the United State?
To the unmarried men.

38. Text B: Here Comes the Bride!
(Para1)Although weddings vary greatly from country to country, they are happy events in every culture. In most American weddings, the bride wears a traditional style of dress. There is also an old saying that tells women what they should wear or carry when they marry:
  (Para2)"Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue."  

39. (Para3)This "good luck" saying dates back to Victorian times in the 1800s, and many American brides take it very seriously, following the tradition of the wedding dress.
(Para4)"Something old" symbolizes the connection with the bride's family and the past. Many brides wear a piece of family jewelry or their mother' or grandmother's wedding dress.

40. (Para5)"Something new" symbolizes good luck and success in the bride's new life. The wedding dress is often the new item. However, the bride may wear new jewelry or new shoes.
  (Para6)"Something borrowed" reminds the bride that friends and family will help her when she needs them. The borrowed object might be something such as a beautiful handkerchief, or a best friend's wedding veil.

41. (Para7)"Something blue" is the symbol of faithfulness and loyalty
(Para7)"Something blue" is the symbol of faithfulness and loyalty. Often the blue item is the garter worn on the bride's leg. It might also be a ribbon or a piece of jewelry.
  (Para8) The bride carries flowers as a symbol of happiness. In the past, both the bride and groom wore flowers. At the end of the wedding reception, the bride throws her flowers to all the single women who attend the party. The single woman who catches the flowers is believed to be the next to marry. .

42. (Para9) Throwing the garter began in France because pieces of the bride's clothing were considered lucky. The bride would throw the garter to the guests at the wedding and whoever caught it could expect good luck. In the United States, the groom traditionally removes the garter from the bride and throws it to the unmarried men. The man who catches it is thought to be the next to marry. At some weddings, the man who catches the garter will place it on the leg of the woman who caught the flowers, or they may start the next dance. It is also common for those who have received the flowers and the garter to have their photo taken with the bride and groom.

43.   (Para10)Whatever the bride wears, it is also traditional that she be the best-dressed and most important woman at the wedding party. Therefore, it is considered very rude for other women at the wedding to dress more beautifully than the bride.

44. Words and Phrases
1. vary  v. be different; have qualities that are not the same as each other （彼此）相异；存在不同 e.g. Opinions on this matter vary. 在这个问题上意见很不一致。 Houses vary in size. 各种房子大小不一。
2. symbolize  vt. be a symbol of 象征；是……的象征 e.g. A wedding ring symbolizes the union of husband and wife.
结婚戒指是夫妇结合的象征。
Trees symbolize life. 树象征着生命。

45. 3. remind  vt. tell or cause (someone) to remember (a fact, or to do something) 使想起（某事实或做某事） e.g. Remind me to write to Mother. 提醒我给妈妈写信。 Please remind me that I must call her up before nine.
4. whoever  pron. anyone who 谁；无论谁 （引导名词从句） e.g. Whoever breaks this law deserves a fine.
违反本法者应予罚款。
I'll take whoever wants to go. 谁要去，我就带谁去。

46. 5. remove v. take away (from a place) or take to another place 移走；脱掉 e
5. remove  v. take away (from a place) or take to another place 移走；脱掉 e.g. remove her jewelry 取下她的首饰 She removed the dishes from the table. 她把盘子从桌上拿走。
6. date back to  have lasted or existed since 回溯至……年代；始于…… e.g. This church dates back to 这所教堂是1173年建的。 The custom dates back to the time when men wore swords.

47. Difficult Sentences
1. Here Comes the Bride! Meaning: The bride is coming! Note that the word order in the sentence is inverted . The word “here” is used in the sentence to draw attention to something or someone . Study the following similar sentences: Here he comes! 他来了！ Here is the dish you have ordered! 你点的菜来了！

48. 2. It is also common for those who have received the flowers and the garter to have their photo taken with the bride and groom.
“It is + adj. + for someone + to do something” It is necessary for me to pass the exam. 我必须通过考试。 It is important for us to learn English well. 学好英语对我们来说很重要。
have + something + done I must go and have my hair cut today. 我今天就得去理发。 I've got a flat tire on my bike, so I should have it repaired. 我自行车的轮胎瘪了，我得叫人帮我修修。

49. 3. Whatever the bride wears, it is also traditional that she be the best-dressed and most important woman at the wedding party. Meaning: No matter what the bride wears, the tradition is that she should be dressed the most beautifully and be the most important woman at the wedding party. Notice that the verb "be" is in the subjunctive mood because of the word "traditional", with "should" being omitted .

50. Summary Sth. old Sth. new Sth. borrowed Sth. blue Flowers Garter
Connection with the bride’s family and the past
Summary
Good luck and success in the bride’s new life
Sth. old
Sth. new
Sth. borrowed
Sth. blue
Faithfulness and loyalty
Friends and family will help the bride when she needs them
Flowers
Garter
Best-dressed bride

51. Exercise Fill in the blanks without referring to the passage
Weddings ____ greatly from country to country. In the States, there is an “good luck” saying: “sth. old, sth. new, sth. borrowed, sth. blue”. “sth. borrowed” _______ the bride that friends and family will help her when she need them. And “sth. blue” _________ __________ and _____. Besides, the bride’s flowers and _____ are also considered lucky. The groom traditionally _______ the garter from the bride and throws it to the unmarried men. _______ caught it could expect good luck.
vary
reminds
symbolizes
faithfulness
loyalty
garter
removes
Whoever

52. Section C
Practical Writing:
Writing Personal Letters(2)

53. Section C:Practical Writing
Suggestion
Sample
Notes on the sample
Exercises

54. 英文书信结构要素
英语书信，在形式上可分为下面六个部分：   1、信头(The Heading) 2、收信者(Inside Address)  3、称谓(The Salutation or Greeting)    4、正文(The Body)   5、结束语(The Complimentary Close) 、签名和发信人姓名(The Signature and Name Addresser)   如果信件有附件并有必要提醒收信人，可在第六个要素之后加上附件注记（Enclosure 或Encl.）。如果整封信写好后又发现遗漏了什么，可在附件注记之后加上又启（Postscript）或其缩写（P.S.）进行补充。

55. Sample November 8th,2002 Dear Mr. Yang,
I wonder if you still remember me, Zhou Xiaolin, from Oxford University. I have often wondered how you have been getting along since you came to teach in Beijing.
I returned to Shanghai in September after completing the math course. The university gas recently sent me a letter telling me that I’ve passed all the examinations and that I will be awarded a doctoral degree. I’m very pleased with the results.
Now I’m working at Fudan University. Is there any possibility you might be able to visit Shanghai? It is getting more and more beautiful. I can show you around the city if you come.
I’ll be looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely yours,
Xiaolin

56. Notes on the sample 英文书信格式基本可以分为三种：版块式、半版块式和缩进式。
（1）版块式又称齐头式(Block Style)，其特点是信内所有部分都从左边起头。每行左边上下对齐，成一直线。该格式因为便于打字，所以目前比较流行。
（2）半版块式(Modified Block Style)与版块式基本相同，只是日期、结尾、签名均从信纸中央偏右起写，其余部分从左边起写，左对齐。
（3）缩进式(Indented Style)与半版块式基本相同，其不同处在于：正文中每一段第一行需缩进4到5个字母，见上面的Sample。

57. Exercises
The following is a complete letter. Organize it correctly. Pay attention to its layout. Note that the body of the letter is in two paragraphs.
(1)January 15th,2004
(2)Dear Su Lin,
(3)How pleased we were to receive your letter, which came a few days ago, particularly as I had just been released from the hospital. My previous letter was nearly my last; but after a month in bed, I am home and about again.
(4)There’s a lot of snow here---the streets are quite covered. It gas been a very cold winter. How is the weather in Nanjing? Do you have a lot of snow, too? I hope spring will come soon.
(5)Yours sincerely,
(6)David

58. Key
January 15th, 2004
Dear Su Lin,
How pleased we were to receive your letter, which came a few days ago, particularly as I had just been released from the hospital. My previous letter was nearly my last; but after a month in bed, I am home and about again.
There’s a lot of snow here--- the streets are quite covered. It has been a very cold winter. How is the weather in Nanjing? Do you have a lot of snow, too? I hope spring will come soon.
Yours sincerely,
David

59. Study the layout of the following letter and see what is wrong with it
Study the layout of the following letter and see what is wrong with it. Put it in a proper layout.
Dear John,
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Miss Linying
Yours Sincerely,
May 6th, 2002

60. Complete the following letter by using the given information and translate the Chinese into English.
Recipient of the letter: Mr. Anderson
Sender of the letter: Gao Keming
Date:(Use today’s date)

61. _________________
________________,
I was very pleased to hear that you were __________________(提升经理) of the Overseas Department. Please __________________________ (接受我的祝贺).
For many years, you ________________________________(为公司努力工作). Your winning of the position shows that your good service has been recognized by all. I am sure that the department will make greater progress under your guidance. I _______________(祝你成功) in your future career.
Sincerely yours,
___________
August 30th, 2006
Dear Mr. Anderson
promoted to Manager
accept my warm congratulations
have worked very hard for the company
wish you success
Gao Keming

62. Thank You!