Text Learning
Traditional singles:
a figure of fun, pity or awe Withered spinsters and bachelors twenty-something professionals Widowed senior citizens (Para. 6)
Text learning
The main reasoFra biblioteks for the rise in singles:
Europe’s new economic landscape Irresistible momentum of individualism Living longer Divorcing more and marrying later Rich enough Temperamentally independent enough Working harder and no much room for relationships Sexual equality A refuge from work
Background Information
Marriage and wedding Lava lamp the holy grail the holy cup used by Christ
before his death; the thing which is most wanted and which people try to discover 圣杯， 圣盘
flower girl.)
The reception Honeymoon
Lava lamp熔岩灯
A lava lamp is a novelty item typically used for decoration rather than illumination. The gentle flow of randomly-shaped blobs小圆块,小斑点,一滴 of wax suggests the flowing of lava. The lamps are available with a wide variety of container styles and colors of wax and liquid.
New singles:
Professional success Not antisocial Having time and space for self-reflection Having the choice and privacy to grow as a human being High earners in their 30s and 40s A lifestyle choice
The bridesmaids enter, escorted by the groomsmen. The maid or matron of honor enters, either by herself or escorted by the best
man. The ringbearer enters. The flower girl enters. (In some ceremonies, the ringbearer will accompany the
Questions
What are the typical characteristics of traditional singles and new singles?
What are the main reasons for the rise in new
singles? What can business benefit from Solo lifestyle? What problem is caused by living alone?
character who is poor, miserable and pitiful. Austin Powers 奥斯丁·鲍威尔斯 A funny movie
character who loves things of the past and resists changes. Bridget Jones 布里奇特·琼斯 A fictional female character who is moody and sentimental. The Matrix A movie featuring the visual world created by computer technology 二十一世纪杀人网 络
The ushers and/or groomsmen escort the grandparents of the bride and groom to their seats.
The ushers and/or groomsmen escort the mother of the groom and mother of the bride to their seats.
Unit Two
The New Singles
Lead-in
Classroom Discussion:
Which lifestyle would you prefer, singled or married?
Background Information
Carla Power A Newsweek reporter. Eleanor Rigby 埃莉诺·雷格比 A pop song
White wedding
Attendees
Best man. Maid of honor/matron of honor Groomsmen Bridesmaids Flower girl Ringbearer Ushers Junior Bridesmaids
The ceremony