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1、 she asked. I thought it would be nice to spend some time with you, I said. Just the two of us.I would like that a lot, she said. When I pulled into her driveway, she was waiting by the door with her coat on. Her hair was curled, and she was smiling. I told my lady friends I was going out with my so

2、n, and they were all impressed. They cant wait to hear about our evening, Mother said. Questions:1. What would make the speaker closer to his wife, Peggy?2. What do you know about the speakers mother?3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Peggy?Text 2Dating with My Mother （Part Two） We

3、didnt go anywhere fancy, just a neighborhood place where we could talk. Since her eyes now see only large shapes and shadows, I had to read the menu for both of us. I used to be the reader when you were little,Then it is time for you to relax and let me return the favor, I said. We had a nice talk o

4、ver dinner, just catching up on each others lives. We talked for so long that we missed the movie. Ill go out with you again, my mother said as I dropped her off, but only if you let me buy dinner next time. I agreed.How was your date? my wife asked when I got home that evening.Nice.nicer than I tho

5、ught it would be, I said. Mom and I get out for dinner a couple of times a month. Sometimes we take in a movie, but mostly we talk. I tell her about my trails at work and brag about the kids and Peggy. Mom fills me in on family gossip and tells me about her past. Now I know what it was like for her

6、to work in a factory during the Second World War. I know how she met my father there, and know how they went through the difficult times. I cant get enough of these stories. They are important to me, a part of my history. We also talk about the future. Because of health problems, my mother worries a

7、bout the days ahead. Spending time with my mom has taught me the importance of slowing down. Peggy was right. Dating another woman has helped my marriage.1. What does the story mainly tell us?2. Which of the following is true?3. What can you learn from the story?Part CConversation 1:W: You know, man

8、y American parents are now wondering why they cant keep their teenage children from drinking.M: Im aware of that. To my mind, its the permissive attitude of the parents that is to blame.Q: What can you learn from the mans response?Conversation 2: Dont you think its good to give our children a monthl

9、y allowance? I think so. It can teach them the value of money. With a monthly allowance they can learn to budget their expenses wisely. What are they talking about?Conversation 3: Mom, Ive got a part-time job at a supermarket. Three hours a day weekdays and all day Saturday. Congratulations, Tom. Bu

10、t are you sure you can handle it? What about your homework and your piano lessons? How does the mother feel about Toms part-time job at the supermarket?Conversation 4: Hey, Mary. You look so upset. What happened? My father had an accident the other day. He is now in hospital and will have an operati

11、on tomorrow. You see, his heart is rather weak. I really dont know whether he can survive it. Whats the woman worried about?Conversation 5:W : Mothers Day is coming soon. Could you tell me what sons and daughters do in your country on that day? Well, they send their mothers flowers and cards to cele

12、brate the occasion. Besides, it is a common practice for them to wear pink carnations on that day. Which of the following is true of the customs of Mothers Day in the mans country?重点单词及词组relationship 关系 encouraging 奖励的widow 寡妇 demands of 要求curled 卷曲的 suspicious 可疑的driveway 车道 got around to 抽出时间（做某事）

13、Wondering 显出惊奇 teenage 年青的be aware of 知道 attitude 态度permissive 许可的 to ones mind 根据某人的意见allowance 津贴，零用钱 budget 预算handle 处理，操作 survive 幸存occasion 时机，机会 carnation 康乃馨Unit 3A Marriage Agreement （Part One）（Tom and Linda have signed a marriage agreement. Both agree not to break the rules outlined in the

14、agreement. John, a reporter, is talking to them about the agreement.）John: Tom, Linda, first Id like to ask you why you decided to write this unusual agreement. Tom: We found that many problems are caused when a person has different expectations from his or her spouse. We wanted to talk about everyt

15、hing openly and honestly before we started living together. Linda: Also we both know how important it is to respect each others pet peeves. Like, I can get very annoyed if others leave stuff - clothing, papers, everything! - lying around on the floor. It really bugged me, so we put that in the agree

16、ment. This is mentioned in Article 1: Cleaning Up, isnt it? It says, Nothing will be left on the floor overnight. Everything must be cleaned up and put away before going to bed. Then Ill know clearly what Lindas expectations are. I see. What about Article 2: Sleeping?We will go to bed at 11 p.m. and

17、 get up at 6:30 a.m. except on weekends.m sure some people hearing this will think that this agreement isnt very romantic. Well, we disagree. We think its very romantic. This agreement shows that we sat down and talked, and really tried to understand the other person. A lot of problems occur in a ma

18、rriage when people dont talk about what they want. Thats right. When we disagreed about something, we worked out a solution that was good for both of us. I would much rather have Tom really listen to me and understand my needs than give me a bunch of flowers or a box of candy.1. Which statement best

19、 summarizes the marriage agreement between Tom and Linda?2. According to Tom, what will give rise to problems in a marriage?3. What can be inferred about Linda from the conversation?A Marriage Agreement （Part Two） Linda, do you spend a lot of time checking to see if the other person is following the

20、 rules? Arguing? No, not at all. A lot of couples argue because they dont understand each others expectations. I think we spend less time arguing than most couples because we both know what the other person expects. What happens if one of you breaks a rule? Well, thats in Article 13 of our agreement

21、. Is it? Oh yes, Article 13: Breaking Rules. If you break a rule, you must apologize and do something nice for the other person to make it up. Yeah, like last time Tom broke the rule of driving. s the rule? The rule is we must ask for directions if we are driving and get lost for more than five minu

22、tes. What happened? We were driving to a friends wedding, and we got lost. Linda wanted to stop at a gas station to ask for directions, but I thought I could figure it out. Then we drove forty miles in the wrong direction and ended up being late for the wedding. So I took her out to dinner. I knew w

23、hat I should do to apologize. s very important, I think, knowing how to apologize. By the way, do you plan to update your agreement at all? What if things change in your life and a rule doesnt work anymore? Weve thought about that too. Article 14 states that we must review this agreement once a year

24、 and make necessary changes. Well, it was really nice talking to you both. Thank you very much for your time. Tom & Linda: Thank you. Statements:1. Tom and Linda never argue because they both know what the other person expects. 2. Once Tom broke Article 14 and apologized to Linda by taking her out t

25、o dinner. 3. If some of the rules in the marriage agreement become outdated, changes will be made to update them. 4. It seems that both Tom and Linda are satisfied with their marriage agreement.A Perfect Match Are you looking for a good relationship with someone special? What type of person is the b

26、est person for you? Is it the person with the highest IQ? Is it the most beautiful or most handsome person? How about the richest person or the most ambitious? Is your ideal partner the most traditional or the most modern person? Is he or she the person most like you, or most unlike you? The answer,

27、 psychologists say, is none of the above. Why? Because they are all extremes. In a number of research studies, psychologists asked couples these questions. The answers were clear. Most people are happy with moderation - with partners who are not the most or the best （or the least or the worst）. People are more comfortable with partners who are not so special. The research showed several other important things. In a love relationship, two things can cause trouble. First, trouble happens when both people get angry quickly. This is not surprising. Second, trouble happens when