福州大学：《现代大学英语精读》课程PPT教学课件（精读A）book1 unit 8 My Forever Valentine

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Unit 8: My Forever Valentine

Contents ■ Pre-reading questions ■ Background information Structural analysis Comprehension questions Language points of Text I Grammatical items ■ Exercises ■ Comprehension questions of Text II Oral activities Writing practice

Contents ◼ Pre-reading questions ◼ Background information ◼ Structural analysis ◼ Comprehension questions ◼ Language points of Text I ◼ Grammatical items ◼ Exercises ◼ Comprehension questions of Text II ◼ Oral activities ◼ Writing practice

Pre-reading questions Do you usually observe St.Vale Day?Or the Chinese version-the Seventh Evening of July(七夕)？And how? ■ When did you first observe it?

Pre-reading questions ◼ Do you usually observe St. Valentine’s Day? Or the Chinese version-the Seventh Evening of July(七夕)? And how? ◼ When did you first observe it?

The Origin of Valentine's Day: ■ There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day.Some experts state that it originated from St.Valentine,a Roman who was martyred(因坚守信仰而被迫害)for refusing to give up Christianity.He died on February 14,269 A.D.Legend also says that St.Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter,who had become his friend, and signed it "From your Valentine

The Origin of Valentine’s Day: ◼ There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine‘s Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred (因坚守信仰而被迫害) for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine

Celebration 1 Valentine's Day,which falls every year on 14th February (Refer St.Valentine History),is one of the most awaited days of lovers across the world. It is a day where they proclaim their love for their beloveds and renew their pledges to live together forever. Everywhere one can find couples,young and old hand in hand celebrating the occasion. It is a day which is special not only for the lovers but also for the family members

Celebration 1 ◼ Valentine's Day, which falls every year on 14th February (Refer St. Valentine History), is one of the most awaited days of lovers across the world. It is a day where they proclaim their love for their beloveds and renew their pledges to live together forever. ◼ Everywhere one can find couples, young and old, hand in hand celebrating the occasion. ◼ It is a day which is special not only for the lovers , but also for the family members

Celebration 2 ■ So be it a doting(溺爱的)grandfather who wants to shower his affection and blessings on his grandson or a warm Aunt for whom her niece means a world to her or a good old chum(密友) who just wants to let his friend know that he will always be there for him.The air is thick with the fragrance of warm feelings and love everywhere

Celebration 2 ◼ So be it a doting(溺爱的) grandfather who wants to shower his affection and blessings on his grandson or a warm Aunt for whom her niece means a world to her or a good old chum (密友) who just wants to let his friend know that he will always be there for him. The air is thick with the fragrance of warm feelings and love everywhere

Celebration 3 ■ People usually express their feelings to the one they love with cards,roses,chocolates, endearing stuff toys and other gift items.The markets are stocked with the best of fancy gift items.There is laughter and bonhomie(欢乐的 气氛)at every corner of the street.It is a next big celebratory event after New Year revelry to let down hair and enjoy the company of your loved ones

Celebration 3 ◼ People usually express their feelings to the one they love with cards, roses, chocolates, endearing stuff toys and other gift items. The markets are stocked with the best of fancy gift items. There is laughter and bonhomie(欢乐的 气氛) at every corner of the street. It is a next big celebratory event after New Year revelry to let down hair and enjoy the company of your loved ones

Valentine Gifts1 ■chocolates flowers

Valentine Gifts1 ◼ chocolates ◼ flowers

Valentine Gifts2 Valentine cards ■Net-gifts E-kiss Send -Valentine Flowers Worldwide

Valentine Gifts2 ◼ Valentine cards ◼ Net-gifts ◼ E-kiss

Valentine Gifts3 Gifts for men Gifts for girls:heart- shaped gifts

Valentine Gifts3 ◼ Gifts for men ◼ Gifts for girls: heart￾shaped gifts