Unit 4 Profile of Britain Learning Objectives Communication

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Learning Objectives Communication Skills Listening Strategy Theme-related Activities Home Listening & Watching Fun Time

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Learning Objectives In this unit, you’re going to learn • how to check and indicate understanding; • how to trace the development of thoughts; • more about Britain.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Communication Skills Useful Expressions Checking One’s Own Understanding Checking Another Person’s Understanding Ø Did you mean that… Ø This Saturday morning? Ø Let me see (if I understand/if I got that right). Ø Let me repeat that back. Ø Are you sure… Ø I think you mean … Ø Have you got it/that? Ø Got it/that? Ø Do you follow me? / Are you following me? Ø Are we on the same wavelength? Ø Do you understand what I’m saying? Ø Do you need me to go back over that?

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Communication Skills Watching & Speaking Task 1 Directions: You are going to watch a video clip, “Organizing a Social Event” (3'28"). While watching, read the following questions and then answer them briefly with the information from the video. 1. What time would the concert start that evening? At 9 pm. 2. Would John go to the concert? Why or why not? No, because he had to work for the test. 3. What’s the time for the social that week? At 8 o’clock Saturday night.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain 4. How many professors would attend the social? Eight.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Communication Skills Watching & Speaking Task 1

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Following is the script of the video clip: Serena: John: Serena: John: Hey, John! Oh, Serena! I thought I was the last one to leave this class! I didn’t know anyone could possibly be slower than me. Ha, you know me well. So what’s up then? Aren’t you in a hurry to go to Julie’s concert this evening? Yes, but that isn’t till later. I heard it’s going to be fantastic. Too bad I can’t make it. I have a test tomorrow that I have to study for tonight. I know, that’s too bad, but most of my friends will be there. It should be amazing! What time does it start? 7: 00? Oh, no, it starts at 9 pm. I see. So? What else is going on this week?

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Serena: John: Serena: Let me see. Actually, the History Students’ Union is organizing a social for Saturday night. Let me see if I understand you. The union is hosting an event? How come I didn’t know about this? I attended every meeting the past month. Oh, sorry about that. The executive council wanted to hold a wine and cheese night for the professors and students. And the professors finally set aside a date for us to work with yesterday. I understand. Professors can procrastinate just as much as we do. So let me see if I’ve got that right. It’s this Saturday evening? That’s right. We’re holding the event at the History Department’s lounge area. Do you think you can spread the word to other students? We would like to see a good turnout (到会者)! Sure, wait a minute. Perhaps I should write all the info down. No problem.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain John: Serena: John: Serena: Hey, why don’t I send out a group email to all the History students? Oh! I hadn’t thought about that. John, that’s such a good idea. Can you do it then? OK, let me repeat that. So, it’s this Saturday. Right. And it’s going to be at the History lounge. Yes, and about eight of our professors will be there. Do you follow me? Did you say eight professors? Yup! Wow, that’s impressive. Usually only two or three show up at this kind of event. I know, but our president somehow managed to convince them all to come. Anyway, okay? Have you got that all down?

Unit 4 Profile of Britain John: Serena: John: Yes, I’ve got it. So could you do me the favor of sending the notice out tonight then? You can count on me. I’ll get it out as soon as I get onto the Internet. Thanks, John. You’re the best. Alright, I’ll see you on Saturday then. Eight o’clock sharp! OK, bye then! Good luck to you on your test! Thanks, Serena. See you!

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Communication Skills Watching & Speaking Task 2 Directions: Watch the video clip again and then choose the best answer to the following questions from the four choices given. 1. Who was organizing the event on Saturday night? A) The Labour Union. C) Serena’s History Class. B) The History Students’ Union. √ D) The College Students’ Union.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain 2. According to the conversation, which of the following is true? A) All the History students would attend the social. B) The social would be a wine and cheese event. √ C) The decision to organize the event was made long ago. D) The school wouldn’t allow wine on the campus.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain 3. Where would the event be hosted? A) The college canteen. B) The History Department’s common room. C) The History Department’s lounge. √ D) The lounge of the Students’ Union.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain 4. How would John send out the invitation? A) By posting notice. C) By phone. B) By fax. D) By email. √

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Communication Skills Watching & Speaking Task 3 Directions: Work in pairs to make short conversations according to the following situations. Remember to use the useful expressions provided above. 1. Suppose you and your partner are talking about the change of the school bus schedule. Tell him/her the reason why the change was made and check whether he/she understands you. 2. Suppose your partner is telling you how to get from college to his/her home. While he/she is telling you how to get to his/her home, check whether you understand him/her and indicate your understanding as well.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain 3. Suppose your partner is working in a booking office, and you are booking train tickets to Beijing. While you are talking to him/her, check whether he/she understands you.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Listening Strategy Tracing the Development of Thoughts A good speaker may use signal words to organize his/her ideas and thoughts. Therefore, signal words can be a guide for the listener to follow the speaker’s ideas, and trace the development of the speaker’s thoughts. With the help of signal words, an effective listener will be prepared for what is to be expected next.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Listening Strategy Task 1 You are going to listen to a clip, “Symbols of England” (2'45"). While listening, pay attention to the signal words italicized, focus on what is expected next, and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Word Bank incorporate /In k p re. It/ hymn /h. Im/ n. v. 使…并入 national anthem 国歌 Crusade /kru se. Id/ n. 十字 Patron Saint 守护神 军 insignia /In s. Ign. I / n. 象征，标 志 圣歌

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Following is the script of the clip: Symbols of England Well, one of England’s symbols that you will recognise from football shirts around the world is the Saint George’s Cross: a red cross on a white background. This is the English flag and it is also incorporated into the Union Jack, the flag of Great Britain. The design for the flag can be traced back to the eleventh century, when the English soldiers taking part in the Holy Crusades used to wear it into battle, although it was not until 1277 that the flag was officially declared the national flag of England. They adopted the cross at the same time as they adopted Saint George himself, to be the Patron saint of England. He was actually a fourth century Christian martyr (殉教者). Saint George’s day on April 23 rd is England’s National Day, but is not widely celebrated.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Let’s move on to plants and flowers. While Wales has the daffodil and the leek (韭 葱 ), Scotland the thistle (蓟 ) and Northern Ireland the shamrock (三 叶 草 ), England’s flower is of course the rose. Everybody talks about the English rose. We are used to seeing the red rose as an insignia (徽章) on the England national rugby team’s shirts and it is this red rose that we usually associate with England. But the white rose is also linked to England is used on different occasions. When we sometimes refer to a certain type of woman as being “An English Rose”, we are talking about an unflawed (完美无缺的) complexion (肤色), fair skin and a faint blush of pink about the cheeks — the colours of the roses that we find in gardens all over the nation. Besides a cross and a rose, England also has a third symbol: the Three Lions. Once again, the national football team wears the three lions on the pitch, and so does the English national cricket team of course.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain And what about music? You may ask. Is there a national anthem? Well, England does not have an official anthem of its own but over the years the hymn “Jerusalem” has become associated with the nation and has taken on the role of national anthem. We hear it played at sporting events and even at Royal weddings or funerals. “Jerusalem” was originally written in 1804 as a poem by William Blake and the music was composed later by Hubert Parry, in 1916.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain 1. Well, one of England’s symbols that you will recognize from football shirts around the world is the Saint George’s Cross: a red cross on a white background _________ and flowers ______. 2. Let’s move on to plants 3. Besides a cross and a rose, England also has a third ______ symbol : the Three Lions. 4. And what about music ______? You may ask. Is there a national anthem?

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Listening Strategy Task 2 You are going to listen to a clip, “Edinburgh Castle” (0'57"). While listening, pay attention to the information following the signal words, and then decide whether the following statements are true or false. Use T for true and F for false.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Listening Strategy Task 2 ____ T 1. Edinburgh Castle was used as the royal castle before England Scotland united. ____ F 2. Edinburgh Castle was first built in the mid 1300 s. ____ F 3. Most visitors come to Edinburgh Castle for its fascinating scenery.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Following is the script of the clip: If there’s one defining landmark that is Edinburgh Scotland, it has to be Edinburgh Castle. It sits on a volcanic crater, carved by a glacier, quite a dramatic location. This was the main royal castle for Scotland, and it endured battle after battle with the English until the two crowns finally united. It certainly has an intimidating (令人恐惧的) look to it, doesn’t it? So some castles are majestic and fairytale-like. This one, you know, really scared people, which is, I guess the point. Most of the stone buildings you see were built in the mid 1300 s. However, there has been a castle on the spot since the 11 th century. Now this has been a fortress, a royal palace, a garrison, and a prison, so aside from just walking around going, wow we are in a bona fide castle, most visitors come here because it holds a fascinating account of Scottish history.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Part 1 Lead-in Part 2 Watching & Listening Part 3 Watching & Speaking

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Part 1 Lead-in Discuss the following questions with your partner, and then share your answers with the rest of the class. 1. What words may come to your mind when the country Britain is mentioned? Say something more about the words. 2. How do you understand “An Englishman’s house is his castle”?

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Part 2 Watching & Listening Section A Directions: You are going to watch a video clip, “Princes to Lead Diana Memorial Service” (3'15"). Read the following words and phrases before watching, and then finish the following tasks. Word Bank finale /f. I n l. I/ n. 终曲 anniversary / n. I v s r. I/ n. hospice / h sp. Is/ n. 临终关怀医院 legacy / leg s. I/ n. 遗产 周年纪念 venue / venju / n. 场地，会场 in tribute to 对 (某人) 表示敬意 political infighting 政治上的暗斗 humanitarian /hju m n. I te r. I n/ a. 人道主义的 icon / a. Ik n/ n. 偶像

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Part 2 Watching & Listening

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Following is the script of the video clip: It was played at her wedding and at her funeral. Today Diana’s favourite hymn will form the emotional finale of the memorial service on the 10 th anniversary of her death. The music has been chosen by Prince William and Prince Harry, who’ve personally overseen all of the details of the service and will both be giving readings in tribute to their mother. Man 1: There will be, of, a special and point occasion. Many folk will come with her memories. We hope that these were bound up together in a common sense of gratitude for what she has contributed and remembering her fondly, but also in a positive way, remember what she has contributed, and now we are looking forward to the future. Reporter: Princes William and Harry chose the Guards Chapel, because it’s offices of the Household Cavalry. This is their regimental church. But it’s also neutral territory. Westminster Abbey was where their mother’s funeral was held, and St. Paul’s Cathedral was also ruled out because it was the venue of Charles and Diana’s ill-fated marriage.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain But the battle over the guest list is threatened to overshadow this service, for Duchess of Cornwall was due to attend but pulled out at the last minute after heavy criticism. Others who’d worked closely with Diana weren’t invited at all. Man 2: This is a memorial service about somebody that did, as we know, change the face of the British monarchy. It’s a memorial service for people to remember her by. What we now have is a sort of political infighting about who should and who shouldn’t go. It’s led to comparisons with the days after Diana’s death when a nation in shock and mourning thought abandoned by its queen and condemned (谴责) the royals for being out of touch with the public mood. Man 3: I think the royal family tried to learn lessons from the death of Diana, but I don’t think they really have, and in reality they are still making some huge elementary pay or mistakes.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Ten years on, flowers are still being laid at Diana’s former home Kensington Palace, proof of the enormous impact she had and the reminder of the many lives she touched through her humanitarian work. Woman: I think it was the combination of her being a global icon, I mean Diana Princess of Wales was known throughout the world, combined with that unique quality of compassion and courage and she wasn’t afraid to speak out on issues but also seem to reach out-of-touch, you know, people in hospices, she’s famed for that charities work. And I think it’s that combination that makes her such an extraordinary figure, particular her humanitarian legacy. Diana’s greatest legacy though, is her sons. William and Harry were just 15 and 12 years old at her funeral. Now, they are grown men. And on the 10 th anniversary of their mother’s death, they want to give thanks for her life and remind the world of what she stood for.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Task 1 Watch the clip carefully. While watching, read the following questions, and then answer them briefly with the information from the clip. 1. For what was the memorial service held? The 10 th anniversary of Diana’s death. / The memorial for Diana who has been dead for 10 years. 2. According to the report, what was considered as the greatest legacy of Princess Diana? Her sons.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Task 2 Watch the clip again, and then choose the best answer to the following questions from the four choices given. 1. What issue did the political infighting center around in planning the memorial service? A) Which music would be played on the service. B) Who would preside over the service. C) Where to hold the service. D) Who would be invited to the service. √

Unit 4 Profile of Britain 2. Why do people place flowers at Diana’s former home every year? A) To show sympathy for her ill-fated marriage. B) To express criticism at the royal family. C) To show respect for her humanitarian work. √ D) To admire her as a great mother.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Task 3 In this part three sentences will be read to you twice. Now listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the words you hear. Then explain the sentences in your own words. 1. This is a memorial service about somebody that did, as we know, change the face of the British monarchy. ___________ quality of compassion and courage and she wasn’t 2. Combined with that unique afraid to speak out on issues but also seem to reach out-of-touch, you know, ____ for that charities work. people in hospices, she’s famed give thanks for 3. And on the 10 th anniversary of their mother’s death, they want to ______ her life and remind the world of what she _______ stood for.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Part 2 Watching & Listening Section B Directions: You are going to listen to a clip, “British Value” (3'17"). Read the following words before listening, and then finish the following tasks. Word Bank ponder / p nd (r)/ v. 思考 core /k (r)/ n. 核心 intrinsic /In tr. Ins. Ik/ a. 内在 cohesive /k U hi s. Iv/ a. 有凝 的，固有的 继承物 democracy /d. I m kr s. I/ n. 聚力的 heritage / her. It. Id / n. 遗产， 民主

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Task 1 Listen to the clip carefully, and then choose the best answer to the following questions from the four choices given. 1. What news leads to the discussion on “British Values”? A) The crime rate in London is increasing. B) British values will be taught in secondary schools. √ C) London is troubled by new immigrants. D) Education reform will be introduced to school.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain 2. What is the goal of this new policy? A) To enable people to know Britain well. B) To help to build a more united society. √ C) To give moral lessons to schoolchildren. D) To avoid further damage to the society.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Task 2 Listen to the clip again focusing on each person’s opinion, and then fill in the blanks with the information you hear. fairness, democracy and civic 1. Bill Rammell: a whole set of values around ____________ responsibility ______. their history and their heritage 2. Sun Chen: respecting _____________. 3. Dima: the devotion to democracy _____, the feeling of duty ____ before society. 4. Helen: respecting each other, respecting ______ other cultures and ________, other human beings being very polite _____ to each other

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Task 3 In this part, three sentences will be read to you twice. Now listen carefully and complete them by repeating the missing part after you hear the sound of a bell. 1. Now what comes to mind if I_______________ mention the term “British Values” ? may have to study core British values 2. Secondary School students in England ________________. 3. You can see __________________. how well those historic sites are maintained

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Following is the script of the audio clip: Now what comes to mind if I mention the term “British Values”? Well, that’s a question several people have been pondering since the recent news headlines. Secondary school students in England may have to study core British values — and that’s to help people live together in peace, respecting each other and feeling that they are a part of society. Perhaps you heard those headlines, too? Reporter: Compulsory lessons on core British Values could be introduced in secondary schools in England as part of the government’s response to the London bombings. Ministers are setting up a review to examine the idea with the aim of creating a more united society. The idea has come about as a response to the London bombings and as we heard, the “aim” — or goal — is to create “a more united society”. Here’s Bill Rammell, The Higher Education Minister — and one of the people behind the idea of teaching core British values. It’s clear what they’re trying to achieve, but is it really clear what British values are?

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Bill Rammell: What I think is clear, is there a whole set of values around fairness, around democracy, around civic responsibility that are intrinsic to how this country is developed. And I think if we do want to have a peaceful, mutually respectful, cohesive society, then we do need a better understanding of how those ideas have developed. For me, one of the most interesting things about living in England is that it really is possible to meet people from almost any country in the world, especially here at Bush House. So I asked a few friends, who’ve made England their home, what comes to mind when they think of British values? Here’s Sun Chen from China. Sun Chen: You can see how well those historic sites are maintained. So I think maybe that’s part of British values, is to respect their history and also respect their heritage.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Dima, who’s from Ukraine, had lots of ideas on what children should be taught if they are given new lessons on British values. Which three does Dima talk about? Dima: I think one of the most important values is the devotion to democracy. I also think that a very important thing about the way British people express themselves is the freedom of speech. The other thing which I would also mention is the feeling of duty before the society. Basically, you try to be useful to the society and not just live for yourself. Finally, I spoke to Helen, who’s also from China. Which two core British values does she think would be taught in schools? Helen: Well, I think British Values would include things like respecting each other, respect other cultures and other human beings. And also, being very polite to each other. I think that’s quite important — well, certainly for me!

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Part 3 Watching & Speaking Directions: You are going to watch a video clip, “Knife Crimes in the UK” ( 2'57"). Read the following words and phrase before watching, and then finish the following tasks. Word stab /st b/ v. 戳，刺 gang /g N/ n. 帮，伙 captivate / k pt. Ive. It/ v. 使 着迷 epidemic / ep. I dem. Ik/ n. 流行性的 Bank prosecute / pr s. Ikju t/ v. 起诉 stem /stem/ v. 遏制 status symbol 地位的象征

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Part 3 Watching & Speaking

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Following is the script of the video clip: Knife murders are on the rise. They’ve more than doubled in the last four years. In 2004, 16 -year-old Robert Levy was stabbed to death trying to protect his 11 -year-old neighbor. His brother, Nathaniel Levy, says his world fell apart when Robert died. Nathaniel Levy: On the day that he died I cried my soul away. Robert Levy was one of some 200 young people killed in violent knife attacks in the past several years. Hardest hit have been young men — often from black immigrant families — from Nigeria, the West Indies and other former colonies. Many are asking why this is happening. Diane Butts, with London’s police authority, says gang culture is a factor. Diane Butts: Some young people are using knives as a status symbol and that is born out of maybe their exposure to negative youth culture, be it in terms of gangs, be it in relation to music, and this sense of living fast and dying young has captivated some of our young people.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Damilola Taylor, born in Nigeria, was only 10 years old when he was stabbed to death. He was attacked, eight years ago, as he walked home from the library. His father Richard says children are carrying knives out of fear, fear of becoming victims. Richard Taylor: They have the fear that out there it’s dangerous and they feel if they carry a knife they feel protected of it, you know, whereas it is the opposite. They think they are protecting themselves by carrying a knife, but it can be dangerous, you know, to them as well. And the violence has spread beyond immigrant communities. Recently, two French students were brutally stabbed to death in their London apartment. It was an apparent robbery attempt. One of the students was stabbed 200 times. The recent stabbing of 16 -year-old Ben Kinsella caused an outpouring of anger and sympathy. Kinsella was stabbed, trying to walk away from a fight at a pub. Afterwards, a top judge in Britain described the recent murders as an epidemic. Now, the government is getting tough.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Prime Minister Gordon Brown, “Let this be clear. If you carry a knife, our objective and determination is that you will be caught, you will be prosecuted, you will be punished”. But Nathaniel Levy, Robert Levy’s brother, says it’s not just up to the government. Nathaniel Levy: It is not just a job for them or for individuals, it’s for society as a whole within this country to push forward to stem this problem. The government points to an overall drop in crime in Britain, but acknowledges more must be done to get at the root causes to stop the knife crime wave.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Task 1 Watch the clip carefully. While watching, please take notes with the following clues and then share with your partner what you have written down. 1. The main victims of the knife crimes: Young men — often from black immigrant families ______________________ 2. Before negotiating for better pay, what should you know beforehand? Gang culture, or negative youth culture ______________________ The feeling of being protected by their own knives ______________________

Unit 4 Profile of Britain 3. Measures to be taken to reduce the knife crime rate: get tough, such as forbid people to carry knives For government: ______________________ work as a whole to get rid of the root causes and stop it For society: _______________________

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Theme-related Activities Task 2 Group Work – A Talk Show From the video clip, you can see that London is troubled by high knife crime rate, which has been called “an epidemic”. Now please work in a group of four and prepare a talk show. In your group, one student plays the role of a host, one a sociologist, one a police officer, and one a citizen. Show your opinions on the causes of this problem and possible solutions to it.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Home Listening & Watching Section A Directions: You are going to listen to a news report, “Alcohol Restrictions Backed by Public” (3'08"). Read the following words before listening, and then finish the following task. Word poll /p Ul/ n. 民意调查 tackle / t kl/ v. 解决，处理 warden / w d n/ n. 有管辖权或控制权的人 Bank patrol /p tr Ul/ n. 巡逻，巡查 booze /bu z/ n. 酒

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Home Listening & Watching Section A

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Following is the script of the video clip: Anchor: An exclusive poll for Channel 4 News tonight reveals there is public support to increase the legal age to buy alcohol from 18 to 21. The findings back the call of Cheshire’s Chief Constable Peter Fahy, who earlier this week told this program that the change was needed to tackle the anti-social behaviour caused by underage drinking. The Chief Constable also called this week for higher prices to put youngsters off drink. But our survey also reveals opposition to any increase taxes. It’s our midland correspondent Darshna Soni. 6: 30 in the evening and the start of their shift, but already the team are busy.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Woman 1: We’ve just received a telephone call that there a group of people drinking on one of the local pubs. Every night, the Council wardens patrol the streets of Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, looking for children drinking in the streets. They are not hard to find. The UK has one of the highest rates of teenage drinkers in Europe. Teenager: Reporter: Teenager: I drink quite a bit, because I don’t like to be addicted to drinking, just lately… How old are you? Seventeen. Despite her young age, she tells me she’s out on the pub most nights. Reporter: Teenager: Where did you get money from to drink? Made it… All my mates like to drink a bit.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain This council like others had to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on this problem. What can be done? A national debate has followed the death of Gary Newlove, a father killed after confronting a group of children. The Chief Constable of Cheshire argued on Channel 4 News that the legal age limit should be raised. A specially commissioned poll suggests he has public support: 52 per cent of those we asked said yes, the drinking age should be raised to 21; 45 per cent said no. Young people are consuming increasing amounts of alcohol according to Home Office research. Woman 2: The big bottles of cider, the blue bottles, they’re the main ones we can week out. This is the amount of alcohol that Lorraine’s team collects from underage drinkers at the end of a typical shift.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Woman 2: ‘Cuz it’s cheap for predominately. Is what we’ve found. A lot of shops have offers of it. They are also easily accessible. Now they can just get it from anywhere, and make our job so difficult, unfortunately. Alcohol now costs over 50% less in real terms than it did in 1980. But, when our survey asked whether the government should increase the level of tax on booze, 55 per cent of respondents said "no"; 42 per cent said “yes”. So just how cheap is it to get hold of booze? Well, here you can buy four kinds of cider for 2 pounds and 50 pence, a bottle of Vodka Mixer for 75 pence, even a bottle of lager for just 50 pence. We asked whether raising the price of alcohol would reduce anti-social behaviour, 72 per cent of those people we surveyed thought it would not. Only 25 per cent thought it would.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Home Listening & Watching Task Listen to the news report, and then circle the correct words based on the information you have heard. The results of the survey: 1. As for the question whether the drinking age should be raised from 18 to 21, more than half of people say (yes / no). √ 2. As for the question whether the government should increase the level of tax on drinking, more than half of people say (yes / no). √ 3. As for the question of whether raising the price of alcohol would reduce antisocial behavior, a large majority of people thought (it would / it would not). √

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Home Listening & Watching Section B Directions: You are going to watch a video clip, “Long Live the Queen” (2'55"). Read the following words before watching, and then finish the following task. Word spontaneous /sp n te. In. I s/ a. 自发 的 catapult / k t p lt/ v. 把…猛投向 monarch / m n k/ n. 君主 Bank indisputable / Ind. Is pju t bl/ a. 不容置辩的 rebound /r. I ba. Und/ v. 反 弹

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Home Listening & Watching Section B

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Home Listening & Watching Task Watch the clip, and then decide whether the following statements are true or false. Use T for true and F for false. ____ F 1. Queen Elizabeth II always takes on an easy-going air in her time of reign. ____ F 2. Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch in British history by the time of the report. ____ F 3. The Queen celebrated her long-time reigning publicly this time. ____ T 4. Queen Elizabeth II is willing to accept new things. ____ F 5. Queen Elizabeth II has enjoyed indisputable popularity among her people.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Following is the script of the audio clip: In her most recent public appearance, the Queen toured an English supermarket and chatted with staff at local shops. Earlier that day, she opened a care home, where one man praised her grandson for serving in Afghanistan. Man: Queen: I’m very proud of Harry, Prince Harry, and his job is good. Oh, it’s a very difficult climate. The Queen seemed happy to respond. In fact, lately it seems she’s been smiling more often, after decades of projecting a stiff, if not stoic image, and leaving the world to wonder who the Queen really is. Charles Mosley: She is not the most spontaneous of people, not at least in public. In private, there are many, many stories of her having the most delightful sense of humor.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Queen Elizabeth II was catapulted into the international spotlight when she was just 25. Queen: Charles Mosley: All the fun and enjoyment and the peace of a very happy Christmas. Most bizarrely (古怪) of all, she actually succeeded to the throne when she was up a tree in Kenya, when she was on a safari. She became not just the Queen of England, but Head of the Commonwealth, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Supreme Governor of the Church of England and, among other unusual titles, the Paramount Chief of Fiji. Now, she receives yet another salutation as the third-longest reigning monarch in British history, behind Queen Victoria and King George III. The Queen isn’t celebrating this occasion publicly. In fact, it’s just another normal day here at Buckingham Palace, unlike it was back in 2002, when the Queen marked her Golden Jubilee and her subjects filled the streets.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain During her reign, she’s become the first British monarch to circumnavigate (环 航) the globe, address a joint session of U. S. Congress and send an e-mail. Last year, she even launched her own You. Tube Channel. She’s an indisputable icon of popular culture. The film "The Queen" portrayed her when her popularity dipped to its lowest, following the death of Princess Diana. But she rebounded from that as well. Charles Mosley: I hope the Queen lives forever, frankly, becauses to be honest, I’m not sure that I want Queen Camilla and King Charles on the throne. But the reality is that the Queen will go on as long as she possibly can. That’s the rules. If the last 56 years are any indication, Her Majesty will almost certainly continue to follow the rules.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Fun Time You are going to enjoy the song “God Save the Queen” (3'24"), which is considered as the national anthem of Britain. Enjoy the song and try to sing along with the singer.

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Fun Time

Unit 4 Profile of Britain Following is the script of the movie clip: God Save the Queen God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen! (repeat) Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us; God save the Queen! (repeat)

Unit 4 Profile of Britain O Lord our God arise, Scatter her enemies, And make them fall; Confound their politics, Frustrate their knavish tricks, On Thee our hopes we fix, Oh, save us all! Thy choicest gifts in store, On her be pleased to pour; Long may she reign; May she defend our laws, And ever give us cause, To sing with heart and voice, God save the Queen!