小组讨论问题

Unit 1 Nine to five

Part I Retelling the passage

Part II Discussion:

Please have a group discussion on the following topic.

AR1:

1. How did the graduates in the text face the problems finding a job after university? What other factors do you think contribute to their temporary unemployment?

2. According to the expert, what should parents do to address the problem? Do you have any other suggestions?

AR2:

1. What are the opportunities that young people should develop to meet challenges in starting up their business?

2. What have you learned from the story “If you ask me”? What would you do if you had the investment?

Unit 2 A good read

Part I Retelling the passage

Part II Discussion:

Please have a group discussion on the following topic.

AR1:

1. How do you understand From the bedtime story read by a parent to their child all the way through to the sitting room lined with books in our adult homes, books define our lives? Do you agree or disagree? Why (not)?

2. How has the Internet changed the way you read? Do you like the changes or not? Why(not)?

AR2:

1. What makes a book live according to the author? How do you make your books live?

2. Do you have any book(s) that you cherish? Name one or two of them and tell us why you cherish it(them)?

Unit 3 Fashion statements

Part I Retelling the passage

Part II Discussion:

Please have a group discussion on the following topic.

AR1:

1. What are the two constant factors in the fifty-year history of fashion? What kind of influences do they have on fashion trend?

2. Can you name some of the fashion movements in the year 1960 to 2010? Please give a clear description of each.

AR2:

1. Sea glass is more ecological than diamond and gold? Do you think it cherishes the same charm and value? Please explain.

2. People wear jewellery for its beauty. What is the appeal of the sea glass to jewellery designers and collectors?

Unit 4 Money Talks

Part I Retelling the passage

Part II Discussion:

Please have a group discussion on the following topic.

AR1:

1. Do you think college students should apply for credit cards? Please elaborate on your comment.

2. Is credit card a blessing or a curse for people? Give your reasons to support your opinion.

AR2:

1. Do you agree to the author’s idea that money is the major cause in the breakdown of relationships? Why ( not)?

2. What are some of the guidelines for a successful marriage? Please

explain in detail.

Unit 5 Gender studies

Part I Retelling the passage

Part II Discussion:

Please have a group discussion on the following topic. You should give reasons for

your opinions.

AR1

1. What are the differences between male and female gossip?

2. How are men and women different with respect to the three rules: the tone rule, the detail rule and the feedback rule?

AR2

1. Could you list some gender problems women are facing in the workplace? What would be the solutions to them?

2. Do you think English language is sexist? Please illustrate it with the examples given in the passage: word endings like ess and ette, titles in application forms, married women’s surnames, etc.

Unit 6 All in the past

Part I Retelling the passage

Part II Discussion:

Please have a group discussion on the following topic.

AR1:

1. It is said that if Britain had to be summed up in one person, it was Churchill. In what way do you think Churchill significantly contribute to the victory of Great Britain?

2. What are the qualities which make someone an important historical figure?