Unit1 Love

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1 Start-up

1. College romance Examine the following pictures and talk about the essence of college romance.

(1) It is said that the goddess of beauty and love, Aphrodite, describes love as “L=Listen, O=Obligate,

V=Value, E=Excuse”. How would you describe the love relation between college couples in

Chinese culture and those in western culture?

(2) Which of the following pictures is more likely to reveal the reasons why one would seek a lover at

college? Are there any differences between Chinese culture and western culture?

Sweet surprise

College romancePlaymate

Study partner

Future family

Eternal love

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2. Highest highs and lowest lows “Love has no rules. Every person and every relationship is different. This crazy little thing

called love will show you the highest highs and the lowest lows” (by Dan Froehlich). In your mind, when do the highest high and the lowest low moments happen in relationships?

3. Definition of love The following sentences define “love” in some way. Which one do you agree with most?

What is your definition of love?

Highest highs Lowest lows

(1) Life is the flower for which love is the honey.

(2) Love is like a butterfly. It goes where it pleases and it pleases where it goes.

(3) Where there is great love, there are always miracles.

(4) Love is the greatest refreshment in life.

(5) Love is something eternal; the aspects may change, but not the essence.

(6) I love you not because of who you are, but because of who I am when I am with you.

(7) We cease loving ourselves if no one loves us.

(8) Love is hard to get into, but harder to get out of.

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2 Reading

Text A Intensive reading

Love is a battlefieldAbout the text

This is from an online source written for JMU (James Madison University) students and by JMU

students. It is one of the Valentine’s Day Series written by Dan Froehlich, on February 11, 2015.

(599 words)

Words and expressions

1 notion /'nəʊʃn/ n. 观念；想法

2 spur /spɜ:(r)/ v. 促进；推动

3 embrace /ɪm'breɪs/ v. 拥抱；接受

4 shed light on 使……清楚地显出；阐明

5 thrust /θrʌst/ v. 猛推；刺

6 cuddle /'kʌdl/ v. 依偎；搂抱

7 mindset /'maɪndset/ n. 心态；思维

8 flounder /'flaʊndə(r)/ v. 挣扎

9 hurdle /'hɜ:dl/ n. 障碍 ；困难

1　Most college students go through relationships and break-ups throughout their college careers. There is

a good chance this means students will be spending Valentine’s Day alone at some point during their four

years on campus.

2　This notion1 spurs2 the “Singles Awareness Day” movement that single people all over the world have

embraced3. This concept sheds light on4 the other side of Valentine’s Day: People that have been hurt in

relationships and have had the single life thrust5 upon them.

3　I want to propose a different way of thinking about this. I’ll be “alone” on Valentine’s Day, but I won’t

be desperately wishing I was cuddling6 in a lover’s arms or dreaming about “what could have been”. I’m

choosing to focus on what I’ve learned through past experiences, and how I’ve grown because of them. In

my interviews, I encouraged the broken hearted to take this mindset7 as well.

4　Keith Weinstein, a senior, discussed his experience with love and break-ups with me. Keith came to JMU

with a girlfriend that was attending a different college. Despite the common advice to enter college single,

Keith admitted to being “blinded by love”.

5　This story does not have a fairy tale ending. Like many

long distance relationships, Keith’s floundered8 and did not

last. As he says, “sometimes the love is right, but the timing is

off.”

6　Long distance relationships make building love much

more difficult. Keith still has negative feelings about college

relationships, but he was able to get over that hurdle9 to

discover how he benefited from his break-up.

7　“The early 20’s are where we are supposed to learn what

we want in a companion through trial-and-error,” Keith

explained. Like every relationship, Keith’s had its ups and

downs. They were really good together, but not perfect.

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Words and expressions

10 rekindle /ˌri:'kɪndl/ v. 重新点燃

11 persevere /ˌpɜ:sɪ'vɪə(r)/ v. 坚持；熬住

12 perspective /pə'spektɪv/ n. 观点；视角

13 distinct /dɪ'stɪŋkt/ adj. 明显的；不寻 常的

8　If you reflect on a relationship, you can find things you

would do differently. Keith decided that he “would want to

have more space, as well as give my significant other more

space.”

9　While this won’t help Keith rekindle10 his past love, he can

use it in his future relationships. He was able to learn more of

what he wants in a companion, the key to moving on and up to

a stronger relationship.

10　Second semester senior Steve Busby is currently bearing the fresh pain of a recent break-up. He had

been dating a girl for over a year and a half, until they broke up after winter break.

11　He has persevered11 through this with his hope for the future. Steve realized, “she’s 95% of what

I’m searching for in a girl.” Instead of seeing that as a terrible dilemma, Steve viewed his situation from a

different perspective12. He continued, “It just makes me excited to meet the next girl that is 96% of what I

want, then 97% of what I want, until I find my 100%, the perfect girl for me.”

12　This isn’t easy for anyone, especially a college student. You learn that through meeting and

familiarizing yourself with new people that have distinct13 personalities from what you’ve grown

accustomed to.

13　Break-ups are painful, and it’s not easy to get over them. Time will gradually relieve the pain and a

contrasting outlook will help you move on.

14　In the words of senior Julia Henderson, “pain is the pathway to happiness.”

15　I want to change peoples’ perceptions of break-ups. Start a different conversation. The end of one

relationship is just another learning opportunity to grow through, to help make your next relationship a

little more successful.

16　As senior Evan Beach wisely expressed, “Love is a battlefield. You just have to keep fighting.”

1. General understanding Complete the following table to outline the text.

Ⅰ. Introduction Background: 1) ; 2)

Purpose: 3)

Project: An interview

Ⅱ. Body Interviewee Love

experience

Feelings after

break-ups

Lessons

learned

Keith Weinstein 4) 5) 6)

Steve Busby 7) 8) 9)

Julia Henderson 10)

Evan Beach 11)

Ⅲ. Conclusion 12)

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2. Detailed understanding Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write T for true or F for false.

(1) The “Singles Awareness Day” movement brought light to the single people on Valentine’s Day.

(2) I have experienced relationships and break-ups several times throughout my college life.

(3) From my interview on the broken hearted, I was encouraged to grow up.

(4) Keith was advised to break up with his girlfriend before entering college.

(5) Keith could regain his love after trial and error.

(6) In spite of the pain of a recent breakup, Steve was still optimistic to find the perfect girl.

(7) You may find your perfect lover after meeting and getting familiar with people different

from your previous ones.

(8) Break-ups bring about success in your next relationship.

3. Language in use A. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the phrases in the box.

go through shed light on be supposed to trial-and-errorups and downs reflect on break up get over

(1) She was left to _____________ the implications of her decision.

(2) I think the problem can be _____________ without too much difficulty.

(3) He’s amazingly cheerful considering all he’s had to _____________.

(4) She’s just _____________ with her boyfriend.

(5) Recent research has _____________ the causes of the disease.

(6) I haven’t seen it myself, but it _____________ be a great movie.

(7) Every business has its _____________.

(8) Children learn to use computer programs by _____________.

B. Compare the words in the box and fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the words.

spur embrace thrust

notion perspective mindset

(1) His friend’s letter has __________ him into action.

(2) Children of famous people have fame __________ upon them.

(3) It is unlikely that such countries will __________ capitalist ideas.

(4) I have to reject the __________ that greed ( 贪欲 ) can be a good thing.

(5) Calm down, and try to see the issue from a different __________.

(6) It is a false idea that the older generation always has a conservative __________.

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persevere perseverance

perception perceive

distinct distinction

(1) They showed great __________ in the face of difficulty.

(2) Despite a number of setbacks, they ________ in their attempts to fly around the world in a balloon.

(1) She showed great __________ in her assessment of the family situation.

(2) This discovery was __________ as a major breakthrough.

(1) Philosophers did not use to make a __________ between arts and science.

(2) Keep the two ideas __________, the one from the other.

C. Paraphrase the following sentences.

(1) There is a good chance this means students will be spending Valentine’s Day alone at some point

during their four years on campus.

__________________________________________________________________________________. __________________________________________________________________________________.(2) I’ll be “alone” on Valentine’s Day, but I won’t be desperately wishing I was cuddling in a lover’s

arms or dreaming about “what could have been”.

__________________________________________________________________________________. __________________________________________________________________________________.(3) Like many long distance relationships, Keith’s floundered and did not last. As he says, “sometimes

the love is right, but the timing is off.”

_________________________________________________________________________________. __________________________________________________________________________________.(4) Start a different conversation.

__________________________________________________________________________________. __________________________________________________________________________________.

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4. Critical thinking Discuss the following questions.

(1) How does love affect a college student?

(2) “Long distance relationships make building love much more difficult.” Do you think long distance

love can survive the college years?

(3) In what way can couples stay together whilst in a long distance relationship?

(4) Is it necessary to maintain a long distance relationship or begin a new one at college?

5. Further discussion Research conducted by the One day university love league concluded that 20% of British students “meet the loves of their life on campus”.

The research also found that those most likely to find true love with somebody on campus were students studying tourism/transport (37%), followed by:

(1) Business / Management (27%)

(2) Social / Policy (27%)

(3) Languages (24%)

(4) Marketing / Communications / Media (21%)

(5) Religious Studies (21%)

The least likely were students from computer science and psychology. 88% of the former and

87% of the latter failed to find their “love of their life”.

Do you think this is also the case among Chinese students?

Text B Building reading skills

William and Kate(569 words)

Since Catherine Elizabeth Middleton first caught Prince

William’s eye at the University of St. Andrews, we have watched

their love story unfold like an upmarket soap opera.

—by Ella Buchan on July 23, 2013

About the text

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1　Every look, kiss and brush of the hand has

been studied carefully and analysed. Yet this couple

has remained extraordinarily ordinary.

2　As in all the longest lasting relationships, the

pair started as just good friends. Berkshire-born

Kate, who studied Art History at the University of

St. Andrews, would often join William for a swim

or a run, and took notes for him if he missed a

lecture.

3　Then, in March 2002, everything changed. Kate

took part in a charity1 fashion show, sashaying2

down the catwalk in a black mini dress that

left just enough to the imagination. It showed a

different side of this otherwise wholesome3 young

woman. Suddenly, 20-year-old Kate was a serious

contender4 for the young prince’s affection. The

prince moved in for a kiss in the after-show party,

despite Kate’s boyfriend Rupert Finch being nearby

(and not happy). For once, William was rejected.

4　That only made him keener and, several months later when both were single, she finally relented5.

5　Few were fooled when Kate was described as William’s “flatmate” after moving in with him and two

friends. The media agreed not to photograph or shadow the prince at college, which gave their romance

room to breathe and develop at a natural pace.

6　In April 2004, Kate joined William, Prince Charles and other friends at Klosters, the Royal Family’s

favourite ski resort6 in Switzerland. A photograph of the prince tenderly kissing Kate’s neck in the queue

for a ski lift meant the royal cat was definitely out of the bag.

7　The pair could live a relatively normal life together at university, where they shared a flat. Back

home they settled into a domestic routine. Officially they still shared their home at 13A Hope Street with

William’s friend from Eton, Fergus. In reality he spent less and less time there. William and Kate became the

first royal couple to live together before marriage.

8　The fact that they have been able to live in relative privacy

is one reason that, despite the extraordinary attention they

receive, they are such a grounded couple. They have rows

like the rest of us. In summer 2004, William suggested a trial

separation. Kate stayed at the flat but moved into a separate

room, and the pair spent less time together. By the time

term started again that autumn, William had moved Kate’s

belongings back into his room and they were very much back

together.

9　They graduated together in June 2005, with Kate’s parents

Carole and Michael attending along with the Queen. In 2006

Words and expressions

1 charity /'tʃærətɪ/ n. 慈善；捐助

2 sashay /'sæʃeɪ/ v. 优雅而招摇地走

3 wholesome /'həʊlsəm/ adj. 正派的；道德健康的

4 contender /kən'tendə(r)/ n. 竞争者；争夺者

5 relent /rɪ'lent/ v. 发慈悲

6 resort /rɪ'zɔ:t/ n. 度假胜地

Learning tips1. Setting—Where the story takes

place; usually every scene has a change of setting.

2. Character—Description of the character and some information about their background.

3. Plot—The series of events that unfold in the story.

4. Conflict—The struggle between two opposing forces.

5. Climax—The strongest part of the story, where the conflict builds up to the emotional peak.

6. Resolution—Where the conflict is resolved.

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Kate and her parents watched William’s passing-out parade7 from Sandhurst Military Academy. By now,

Kate had moved into her own apartment in Chelsea.

10　However, cracks were once again beginning to show in their relationship. William cancelled plans to

join the Middletons for New Year in Scotland, saying he wanted to spend more time with his own family.

Then, in spring 2007, William was photographed allegedly8 fondling9 a female student’s breasts on a night

out. Confronted by Kate, who wanted more commitment from

the prince, he ended their relationship with a brief phone call.

11　The break-up proved the making of Kate. Her jeans, boots

and conservative wrap dresses were replaced with a subtly

sexier wardrobe10 of colorful prints11 and mini-skirts. She

hit the town with friends and younger sister Pippa, now 29,

showing William she was not going to sit around and pine12

for him.

12　Within three months they were back together.

Words and expressions

7 passing-out parade 毕业游行

8 alleged /ə'ledʒd/ adj. 所谓的

9 fondle /'fɒndl/ v. 爱抚

10 wardrobe /'wɔ:drəʊb/ n. 衣柜；行头

11 print /prɪnt/ n. 印花织物

12 pine /paɪn/ v. 憔悴；苦苦思念

1. Understanding the text To recount the love story of the prince and Kate, the author briefly describes important events

about them. Group members take turns to describe the settings, figure out some key words and retell different events, to have an idea of the development of their relationship.

Settings EventsIn March 2002 in a charity fashion show Attraction; A kiss; Rejected

(Kate attracted the prince, who moved in for a kiss in

the after-show party but was rejected.)

Several months later when both were single 1)

2) A photograph; A kiss; Meaning 3)

Normal life together at university Officially; In reality 4)

In summer 2004, they have rows 5)

6) Back 7)

In June 2005 Graduation (They graduated together.)

In 2006 Passing-out Parade

(Kate and her parents watched William’s passing-out

parade from Sandhurst Military Academy.)

In spring 2007 8)

9) Back

William & KateStarted as just good friends at the University of St. Andrews