Section BSection B

Here Comes the Bride!Here Comes the Bride!

Background InformationBackground Information

Victorian times:Victorian times: the period during which Queen Victoria was ruling the cthe period during which Queen Victoria was ruling the c

ountry. Victoria (1819 — 1901), Queen of Great Britain ountry. Victoria (1819 — 1901), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1837 — 1901), and Empress of India (1876 and Ireland (1837 — 1901), and Empress of India (1876 — 1901): her reign was the longest in British history. — 1901): her reign was the longest in British history. （维多利亚女王时代。维多利亚，生于（维多利亚女王时代。维多利亚，生于 18191819 年，卒年，卒于于 19011901 年。为大不列颠与爱尔兰女王（年。为大不列颠与爱尔兰女王（ 1837 — 1901837 — 19011 ），印度王后（），印度王后（ 1876 — 19011876 — 1901 ）。在英国历史上她）。在英国历史上她在位时间最长。） 在位时间最长。）

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Questions and Answers:Questions and Answers:

Direction: Answer the following questions according to tDirection: Answer the following questions according to the text.he text.

1.1. What is considered lucky at the wedding in the United What is considered lucky at the wedding in the United States?States?

2.2.how do you understand the good luck saying mentionehow do you understand the good luck saying mentioned in the text?d in the text?

3.3.Are there similar kinds sayings in china at the weddingAre there similar kinds sayings in china at the weddings?s?

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1. This “good luck” saying 1. This “good luck” saying dates back to dates back to Victorian times in thVictorian times in the 1800s, and many American brides e 1800s, and many American brides take it very seriouslytake it very seriously, , following the tradition of the wedding dress. (para.3)following the tradition of the wedding dress. (para.3)

2. “Something old” symbolizes the connection with the bride’2. “Something old” symbolizes the connection with the bride’s family and the past. (para.4)s family and the past. (para.4)

3. In the past, both the bride and groom wore flowers. (para.3. In the past, both the bride and groom wore flowers. (para.8)8)

4. The bride would throw the garter to the guests at the weddi4. The bride would throw the garter to the guests at the wedding and whoever caught it could expect good luck. (para.9)ng and whoever caught it could expect good luck. (para.9)

5. It is also common for those who have received the flowers 5. It is also common for those who have received the flowers and the garter to have their photo taken with the bride and and the garter to have their photo taken with the bride and groom.(para.9)groom.(para.9)

6. Whatever the bride wears, it is also traditional that she be 6. Whatever the bride wears, it is also traditional that she be the best-dressed and most important woman at the weddithe best-dressed and most important woman at the wedding party.ng party.

date back to date back to 回溯至回溯至 ············ 年代；始于年代；始于 ············

e.g.

1. 这种服装式样始于妇女要求更多自由的年代。 That style of clothes dates back to the time when wome

n were asking for more freedom.

2. 这个风俗可以回溯到 19 世纪。 The custom dates back to the 19th century.

take… seriously 认真对待 ······

e.g.e.g.

1. 1. 他做什么事情都不认真，所以什么事情都做不好。 他做什么事情都不认真，所以什么事情都做不好。 He nerve He nerve takes anything seriously,takes anything seriously, so he does nothing well. so he does nothing well.

2. 2. 我只不过是在开玩笑，可他却当真了。我只不过是在开玩笑，可他却当真了。I was just joking, but he I was just joking, but he took it seriously. took it seriously.

symbolize symbolize 象征着；是象征着；是 ············ 的象征的象征

e.g.e.g.

1. 1. 钻石戒指是永恒的爱的象征。 钻石戒指是永恒的爱的象征。 A diamond ring A diamond ring symbolizessymbolizes everlasting love. everlasting love.

2. 2. 他们的会晤象征着两国之间的友谊。 他们的会晤象征着两国之间的友谊。 Their meeting Their meeting symbolizessymbolizes the friendship between the two c the friendship between the two c

ountries.ountries.

in the past in the past 在过去；以前在过去；以前

e.g.e.g.

1. 1. 以前，很少人买得起汽车。 以前，很少人买得起汽车。 InIn thethe pastpast, few people could afford to buy a car., few people could afford to buy a car.

2. 2. 过去，火车是由蒸汽机车驱动的。 过去，火车是由蒸汽机车驱动的。 Trains were pulled by steam-engines Trains were pulled by steam-engines inin thethe pastpast..

whoever whoever 无论谁无论谁

e.g. e.g.

Whoever caught it could expect good luck.Whoever caught it could expect good luck.

任何一个接住这东西的人都能指望交好运。任何一个接住这东西的人都能指望交好运。

wherever wherever 不管在哪里，在任何不管在哪里，在任何 ············ 的地方的地方whatever whatever 不管什么不管什么wheneverwhenever 在任何的时候在任何的时候howeverhowever 不管怎样不管怎样

It is + It is + adj.adj. + for sb. + to do sth. + for sb. + to do sth.

e.g.e.g.

1. 1. 学好英语对我们来说很重要。学好英语对我们来说很重要。 It is important for us to learnIt is important for us to learn English well. English well.

2. 2. 要老年人认同年轻人的新思想是很不容易的。要老年人认同年轻人的新思想是很不容易的。 It is not easy for aged people to agreeIt is not easy for aged people to agree to young people’s ne to young people’s ne

w ideas.w ideas.

have sth. done 请某人做某事

Practice:Practice:

1. 1. 我自行车的轮胎瘪了我自行车的轮胎瘪了 (get a flat tyre)(get a flat tyre) ，我得找人帮我修，我得找人帮我修修。修。

- I’ve got a flat tyre on my bike, so I should ______ it ___- I’ve got a flat tyre on my bike, so I should ______ it _________. ______.

2. 2. 她昨天去染了头发。她昨天去染了头发。 - She ______ her hair _______ yesterday.- She ______ her hair _______ yesterday.

3. 3. 先生，该测你的体温了。先生，该测你的体温了。 - It is time to have your temperature ______, sir.- It is time to have your temperature ______, sir.

haverepaired

had dyed

taken

Meaning: No matter what the bride wears, the traditMeaning: No matter what the bride wears, the tradition is that she should be dressed the most beautifullion is that she should be dressed the most beautifully and be the most important woman at the wedding y and be the most important woman at the wedding party.party.

Notice that the verb "be" is in the subjunctive moodNotice that the verb "be" is in the subjunctive mood(( 虚拟语气虚拟语气 ) because of the word "traditional", wit) because of the word "traditional", with "should" being omitted (h "should" being omitted ( 省略省略 ).).

Testing YourselfTesting Yourself

I. Choose the best answer to each of the following exercises.

1. This novel is worth reading because it gives a detailed1. This novel is worth reading because it gives a detailed

description of the historical ______ in 1949.description of the historical ______ in 1949.

A. accidents B. cases A. accidents B. cases

C. events D. thingsC. events D. things

2. ____ would like to attend the contest must apply in2. ____ would like to attend the contest must apply in

advance.advance.

A. Those B. Whoever A. Those B. Whoever

C. Who D. AnyoneC. Who D. Anyone

C

B

3. When ____, we cannot make a good job of it.3. When ____, we cannot make a good job of it. A. divided B. dividing A. divided B. dividing C. to divide D. divideC. to divide D. divide4. The way Cherry smiled reminded me ____ her grandmoth4. The way Cherry smiled reminded me ____ her grandmoth

er.er. A. by B. in A. by B. in C. from D. ofC. from D. of5. He raised his arm to ___ his face from the blow.5. He raised his arm to ___ his face from the blow. A. protest B. protect A. protest B. protect C. pretend D. preventC. pretend D. prevent

A

D

B

6. Their school gave a grand ______ to the new principal 6. Their school gave a grand ______ to the new principal (( 校长校长 ).).

A. reception B. serviceA. reception B. service C. tradition D. superstitionC. tradition D. superstition7. We can’t ____ what he says very ____.7. We can’t ____ what he says very ____. A. take… granted B. take… seriouslyA. take… granted B. take… seriously C. look… seriously D. watch… closelyC. look… seriously D. watch… closely8. ____ the shoes ____ before you buy them.8. ____ the shoes ____ before you buy them. A. Check… off B. Send… outA. Check… off B. Send… out C. Hide… from D. Try… onC. Hide… from D. Try… on

A

B

D

II. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given.

1.When (see) _____ near the horizon (1.When (see) _____ near the horizon ( 地平线地平线 ), the moon a), the moon appears strikingly larger.ppears strikingly larger.

2. John went to town yesterday and had his computer (repai2. John went to town yesterday and had his computer (repair) _________ there.r) _________ there.

3. I noticed that there was a man (draw) ________ pictures o3. I noticed that there was a man (draw) ________ pictures on the ground.n the ground.

4. A dove usually (symbol) __________ peace.4. A dove usually (symbol) __________ peace.

5. Weddings are (emotion) __________ occasions in every c5. Weddings are (emotion) __________ occasions in every culture.ulture.

seen

repaired

drawing

symbolizes

emotional

6. Women in this country (tradition) __________ marry you6. Women in this country (tradition) __________ marry young.ng.

7. Believing that the number 13 is unlucky is typical of (sup7. Believing that the number 13 is unlucky is typical of (superstitious) ___________.erstitious) ___________.

8. The couple decided to sell their old house at an (econom8. The couple decided to sell their old house at an (economy) _________ price.y) _________ price.

traditionally

superstition

economic