文档介绍：R einforcement
T ext Analysis
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Unit 2
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Say Yes
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Form groups of four, discuss the following two questions, and keep a record of your opinions to see whether they will change as the text is analyzed in detail.
Is the man a good husband? Cite textual evidence to support your view.
Is the man a racist? Cite textual evidence to support your view.
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pitch in on
pinch
resort to
mop
spray
snap through
demonstrate
blur out
come up with
this trick
the housework
the silverware
the floor
her brows
her indifference
the pages
the right answer
the stars
Match the verbs with the nouns.
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Mark the following statements T, for true and F for false.
The story is set in the 1960s in the US when racial issues were hot on everybody’s mind and lips.
The story happened between two middle-aged people who had been married for about 30 years.
The man had never thought that he was a racist and felt greatly wronged by his wife who implied this.
The man was considerate, rational and forgiving while his wife was selfish, emotional and ridiculous.
The husband had known all along what his wife wanted from him, but simply didn’t want to give in to her.
After the husband turned off the light, someone broke into their house and made some strange noise.
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Know something about the author and his works.
Gather some background information about racism and sexism in the US.
Learn to appreciate the short story.
Master the language items listed.
Understand the story and appreciate its subtlety as much as possible.
Think about the themes of the story and form your own opinions.
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