Passage II Toast at a Wedding

1. Session 3 Passage II Toast at a Wedding Section IV TryingYour Hand

2. Section III Passage II Toast at a Wedding Lead in Global Reading Practice

3. Lead in 1. Related Information 2. Warm-up Questions

4. Related Information Top 10 Wedding Toasts Weddings are a time for two people to come together in holy matrimony. It is also the time for dear ones to play their role - parents, friends, bridesmaids, the best man, and others. Make a wedding toast to express your hearty congratulations to the people involved. Given below is a top 5 list of wedding toasts. 1. Wedding Toast, From the Bride's Mother to the Groom:To the man who has conquered the bride's heart, and her mother's.

5. 2. Wedding Toast, to the Bride and Groom.There is nothing nobler or more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye keep house as man and wife, confounding their enemies and delighting their friends. 3. Wedding Toast, to the Bride and Groom.Here's to the groom with bride so fair, and here's to the bride with groom so rare!

6. 4. Wedding Toast, to the Bride and GroomComing together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. 5. Wedding Toast, to the Bride and GroomSeek a happy marriage with wholeness of heart, but do not expect to reach the Promised Land without going through some wilderness together.

7. Warm-upquestions 1. Have you ever attended a wedding? 2. If you attend your friend’s wedding, what would you say to the couple?

8. Global Reading 1. Comprehension of the Passage 2. Words and Sentences

9. Comprehension of the Passage 1. How do people usually start their speech at a wedding? They usually express their joy with the sentence “ It is with great pleasure that...”. 2. Who should be praised first at a wedding? The bride or the groom? It is common to praise the bride first. 3. What words are used to describe the bride in the passage? Radiance, grace, beauty, thoughtfulness, consideration and warmth. 4. What wishes are usually given to the bride and groom at a wedding? We sincerely wish that….. all the happiness in the world. 5. How do people propose a toast in closing their speech at a wedding? Friends and relatives: Please rise together… and love. Drink a toast to the bride.

10. Text Toast at a Wedding    Dear Friends:   (para.1) It is with great pleasure that we have come together today to take part in this joyous occasion with this couple whom we love and respect so much. This day, so special and perfect, with warm sunshine, with so many loving friends, will long be remembered by everyone for its magic.   (para. 2) But I think the radiance, the grace, the beauty of the bride, Jennifer, makes this special day even more remarkable. To be able to share this occasion adds joy to our own lives.   1 2 3

11. Text (para. 3) Many of us here have known Jennifer all her life, have watched her turn from a wonderfully active youngster into a graceful and intelligent young woman. We have all experienced her thoughtfulness, her consideration, and her warmth, and know that there is always a big smile on her face for her loved ones. (para. 4) For us older folks, this day brings back special memories to our hearts of our own wedding days and all the joys we experienced. The younger children must be excited with the expectation of their own special time to come sometime in the future.   4

12. Text (para. 5) All your family and friends here hope that today is the beginning of a wonderful lifelong partnership with the lucky groom. We sincerely wish that your love will grow stronger as time goes by and your family will grow too. On this very special day, we want to wish you and your husband all the happiness in the world.   (para. 6) Friends and relatives: Please rise together with me in offering our sincere wishes that the coming years will be filled with peace, joy, happiness, and love.   (para. 7) Drink a toast to the bride. 5 6

13. Text Toast at a Wedding    Dear Friends:   (para.1) It is with great pleasure that we have come together today to take part in this joyous occasion with this couple whom we love and respect so much. This day, so special and perfect, with warm sunshine, with so many loving friends, will long be remembered by everyone for its magic.   (para. 2) But I think the radiance, the grace, the beauty of the bride, Jennifer, makes this special day even more remarkable. To be able to share this occasion adds joy to our own lives.   occasionn. 场合, 时刻; FOR EXAMPLE: We’ll present the new product on the occasion of our next conference. Their wedding was a happy occasion. On occasion (偶尔), he smokes a cigar after dinner. 1 2 3

14. Text Toast at a Wedding    Dear Friends:   (para.1) It is with great pleasure that we have come together today to take part in this joyous occasion with this couple whom we love and respect so much. This day, so special and perfect, with warm sunshine, with so many loving friends, will long be remembered by everyone for its magic.   (para. 2) But I think the radiance, the grace, the beauty of the bride, Jennifer, makes this special day even more remarkable. To be able to share this occasion adds joy to our own lives.   1 couplen. 一对, 夫妻, 两三个; FOR EXAMPLE: Jane and Tom are a couple that love to go dancing. They are a newly-married couple. Can you lend me a couple of dollars? 2 3

15. Text Toast at a Wedding    Dear Friends:   (para.1) It is with great pleasure that we have come together today to take part in this joyous occasion with this couple whom we love and respect so much. This day, so special and perfect, with warm sunshine, with so many loving friends, will long be remembered by everyone for its magic.   (para. 2) But I think the radiance, the grace, the beauty of the bride, Jennifer, makes this special day even more remarkable. To be able to share this occasion adds joy to our own lives.   1 magicn.魔力、魅力 a.魔法的 FOR EXAMPLE: He was attracted by the magic of the theatre. The magician produced a rabbit from his hat. She has a magic touch; she put everything right. That was a truly magic moment. 2 3

16. Text Toast at a Wedding    Dear Friends:   (para.1) It is with great pleasure that we have come together today to take part in this joyous occasion with this couple whom we love and respect so much. This day, so special and perfect, with warm sunshine, with so many loving friends, will long be remembered by everyone for its magic.   (para. 2) But I think the radiance, the grace, the beauty of the bride, Jennifer, makes this special day even more remarkable. To be able to share this occasion adds joy to our own lives.   1 add n.加，添加 FOR EXAMPLE: Add 6 and 8 for a total of 14. The cashier added up the bill. We added a room to our house. 2 3

17. Text (para. 3) Many of us here have known Jennifer all her life, have watched her turn from a wonderfully active youngster into a graceful and intelligent young woman. We have all experienced her thoughtfulness, her consideration, and her warmth, and know that there is always a big smile on her face for her loved ones. (para. 4) For us older folks, this day brings back special memories to our hearts of our own wedding days and all the joys we experienced. The younger children must be excited with the expectation of their own special time to come sometime in the future.   graceful a.attractive to see; suitably and pleasantly expressed优雅的；得体的 FOR EXAMPLE: We think all the dancers at the party were graceful. Sydney was tall and graceful. 4

18. Text (para. 5) All your family and friends here hope that today is the beginning of a wonderful lifelong partnership with the lucky groom. We sincerely wish that your love will grow stronger as time goes by and your family will grow too. On this very special day, we want to wish you and your husband all the happiness in the world.   (para. 6) Friends and relatives: Please rise together with me in offering our sincere wishes that the coming years will be filled with peace, joy, happiness, and love.   (para. 7) Drink a toast to the bride. sincerelyad.truly 真诚地 FOR EXAMPLE: I sincerely hope your father will be well again soon. “I owe you an awful lot,”I said sincerely. I’msincerely delighted to hear that. 5 6

19. Text (para. 5) All your family and friends here hope that today is the beginning of a wonderful lifelong partnership with the lucky groom. We sincerely wish that your love will grow stronger as time goes by and your family will grow too. On this very special day, we want to wish you and your husband all the happiness in the world.   (para. 6) Friends and relatives: Please rise together with me in offering our sincere wishes that the coming years will be filled with peace, joy, happiness, and love.   (para. 7) Drink a toast to the bride. toastn.&v.烤面包, 敬酒 FOR EXAMPLE: He usually has two pieces of toast as breakfast. It was an old fisherman’scustom to drink a toast to the dead. At the New Year’s party he toasted his parents and wished them a long life and good health. 5 6

20. Text Toast at a Wedding   (Para. 1) It’swith great pleasure that we have come together today to take part in this joyous occasion with this couple whom we love and respect so much. Analysis: The pattern It’swith great pleasure that ... is often used to begin a speech on a formal occasion to express one’shappy feelings. Grammatically, this is an emphatic structure, emphasizing with great pleasure in this case. Translation: 在这喜庆的时刻，我们聚集在一起参加今天的婚礼，共同为我们钟爱和敬重的新人祝福。  Example: It’swith great pleasure that I have the chance to attend this Christmas party.  Dear Friends:   (para.1) It is with great pleasure that we have come together today to take part in this joyous occasion with this couple whom we love and respect so much. This day, so special and perfect, with warm sunshine, with so many loving friends, will long be remembered by everyone for its magic.   (para. 2) But I think the radiance, the grace, the beauty of the bride, Jennifer, makes this special day even more remarkable. To be able to share this occasion adds joy to our own lives.   1 2 3

21. Text Toast at a Wedding   (Para. 1) This day, so special and perfect, with warm sunshine, with so many loving friends, will long be remembered by everyone for its magic. Analysis: In this sentence, so special and perfect is used as a non-restrictive post-modifier of this day, somewhat similar to a which-clause. (=This day, which is so special and perfect...)  Translation: 今天是这么的特别和完美，有温暖的阳光，有这么多的亲朋好友，其迷人的魅力必将被我们大家永记心中。 Example: The man, silent, stood behind her. The old lady, nervous, opened the letter.  Dear Friends:   (para.1) It is with great pleasure that we have come together today to take part in this joyous occasion with this couple whom we love and respect so much. This day, so special and perfect, with warm sunshine, with so many loving friends, will long be remembered by everyone for its magic.   (para. 2) But I think the radiance, the grace, the beauty of the bride, Jennifer, makes this special day even more remarkable. To be able to share this occasion adds joy to our own lives.   1 2 3

22. Text Toast at a Wedding    Dear Friends:   (para.1) It is with great pleasure that we have come together today to take part in this joyous occasion with this couple whom we love and respect so much. This day, so special and perfect, with warm sunshine, with so many loving friends, will long be remembered by everyone for its magic.   (para. 2) But I think the radiance, the grace, the beauty of the bride, Jennifer, makes this special day even more remarkable. To be able to share this occasion adds joy to our own lives.   (Para. 2) But I think the radiance, the grace, the beauty of the bride, Jennifer, makes this special day even more remarkable. Analysis: In this sentence, makes takes a complex object: this special day (object) even more remarkable (complement). Translation: 不过我觉得新娘詹妮弗的光彩、高雅和美丽使今天这个特殊的日子更不寻常。 Example: We should do our part to make the world even better . 1 2 3

23. Text (para. 3) Many of us here have known Jennifer all her life, have watched her turn from a wonderfully active youngster into a graceful and intelligent young woman. We have all experienced her thoughtfulness, her consideration, and her warmth, and know that there is always a big smile on her face for her loved ones. (para. 4) For us older folks, this day brings back special memories to our hearts of our own wedding days and all the joys we experienced. The younger children must be excited with the expectation of their own special time to come sometime in the future.   (Para. 4) For us older folks, this day brings back special memories to our hearts of our own wedding days and all the joys we experienced. Analysis: Bring back memories to one’sheart of something should be understood as bring back memories of something to one’shearts, meaning causing somebody to remember something. Translation: 对我们这些年长的人来说，今天又唤起了我们对自己婚礼的特殊怀念和我们所体验过的所有欢乐。 Example: The pictures brought back memories to my heart of my happy childhood in London. 4

24. Text (para. 5) All your family and friends here hope that today is the beginning of a wonderful lifelong partnership with the lucky groom. We sincerely wish that your love will grow stronger as time goes by and your family will grow too. On this very special day, we want to wish you and your husband all the happiness in the world.   (para. 6) Friends and relatives: Please rise together with me in offering our sincere wishes that the coming years will be filled with peace, joy, happiness, and love.   (para. 7) Drink a toast to the bride. (Para. 5) On this very special day, we want to wish you and your new husband all the happiness in the world.  Analysis: The phrase wish somebody something is often used to express one’sgood wishes. Translation: 在今天这个特殊的日子里，我们祝愿你和你的丈夫一生幸福。 Example: They wished each other good luck before the exam. 5 6

25. Text (para. 5) All your family and friends here hope that today is the beginning of a wonderful lifelong partnership with the lucky groom. We sincerely wish that your love will grow stronger as time goes by and your family will grow too. On this very special day, we want to wish you and your husband all the happiness in the world.   (para. 6) Friends and relatives: Please rise together with me in offering our sincere wishes that the coming years will be filled with peace, joy, happiness, and love.   (para. 7) Drink a toast to the bride. (para.7)Drink a toast to the bride. Analysis: Drink a toast to somebody or something is a pattern usually used in speeches on some special occasions. It means Let’sdrink the wine for the sake of somebody or something. Translation: 为新人干杯。 Example: They drank a toast to the young hero and wished him good luck.    5 6

26. Practice 1. Read and Judge 2. Read and Rewrite 3. Read and Translate

27. Read and Judge Are the following statements true or false according to the passage? Write T/F accordingly. F 1. It was very hot on the wedding day. 2. The speaker knew the bride very well.   3. People seldom saw a smile on Jennifer’sface.   4. There were both old people and young people attending the wedding.   5. The bride was very kind, considerate and warm- hearted.   6. Only the bride’sfriends came to the wedding.   7. The speaker wished that the new couplewould grow stronger and stronger.   8. The speaker also expressed his wish that everyone at the wedding would enjoy apeaceful and joyful life in the years to come.   T F T T F F T

28. Jennifer’s wedding was held on a warm sunny day.   Read and Rewrite Rewrite the passage in about 120 words in the third person, describing the bride and the wedding. You may begin your passage like this: reference

29. Reference Jennifer’s wedding was held on a warm sunny day. There were quite a number of people, her friends and relatives, attending it. The bride, Jennifer, was a beautiful, graceful and intelligent girl, who always showed her thoughtfulness, consideration and warmth to her friends andfamily. All the people attending the wedding were very joyful. The wedding reminded the older people of their own happy wedding days and the younger people of their special time coming in the future. They hoped that their love would grow stronger and their family would also grow. They wished the bride and bridegroom all the happiness in their life. At last, they rose to drink a toast to the newlyweds.

30. Read and Translate Translate the following sentences into Chinese. 1. It is with great pleasure that we have come together today to take in this joyous occasion with this couple whom we love and respect so much. 在这喜庆的时刻，我们聚集在一起参加今天的婚礼，共同为我们钟爱和敬重的新人祝福。 2. But I think the radiance, the grace, the beauty of the bride, Jennifer, makes this special day even more remarkable.   不过我觉得新娘詹妮弗的光彩、高雅和美丽使今天这个特殊的日子更不寻常。 3. We have all experienced her thoughtfulness, her consideration, and her warmth, and know that there is always a big smile on her face for her loved ones.   我们都曾感受过她的体贴、周到和热情。对她所爱的人，她的脸上总是绽出亲切的微笑。

31. 4. The younger children must be excited with the expectation of their own special timeto come sometime in the future. 孩子们也会怀着对将来自己这一特殊时刻的期盼而兴奋不已。 5. All your family and friends gathered herehope that today is the beginning of a wonderful lifelong partnership with the lucky groom. 欢聚在这儿的所有家人和朋友都希望今天是你与幸运的新郎结成终生伴侣的良好开端。 6. Please rise together with me in offeringour sincere wishes that the coming years will be filled with peace, joy, happiness, and love.   请起立与我共同举杯，让我们衷心祝愿，未来的年月将充满祥和、快乐、幸福和情爱。

32. Section IV Trying Your Hand Applied Writing Grammar Review Sentence Writing

33. Applied Writing Sample Analysis Read and Simulate Simulate and Create

34. Sample Analysis Food menu is used to provide customers with information about the food available at the restaurant. You may find a separate catalogue of dishes, soup and drinks with prices on a menu. Only phrases are written on a menu and they are direct, concise and clear.

35. Read and Simulate 1. Read the following two samples of menus and learn to write your own.

37. Simulate and Create 2 Translate the following menu into Chinese, using the Data Bank in the Workbook for reference.  

38. Simulate and Create 2 Translate the following menu into Chinese, using the Data Bank in the Workbook for reference.   小 吃 炸土豆 2.50美元 炸鸡腿 3.00美元 炸鱼 3.00美元 炸虾 6.00美元 色 拉 鸡肉色拉 4.25美元 炙烤鱼色拉 4.99美元 花园色拉 4.55美元 希腊色拉 6.45美元 

39. Simulate and Create 2 Match Column A with Column B.

40. Simulate and Create 2 Match Column A with Column B. Reference 1. f 6. a 2. e 7. c 3. d 8. j 4. i 9. h 5. b 10. g

41. Grammar Review The Use of Adverbial Clauses An adverbial clause is a clause that has an adverb-like function in modifying another clause. It is also a dependent clause that does the same job as an adverb or an adverb phrase. Most adverbial clauses can be recognized because they are introduced by a particular word or phrase, such as when, where, why, how, because, as, though, in order that. Adverbial clauses are usually used to indicate place, time, cause, purpose, concession and condition. Students make some sentences which include Adverbial clauses under the guidance of the teacher.

42. Sentence Writing • Write Through Applying Grammar Rules • Write Through Correcting Mistakes • Write Through Translating • Write Through Describing a picture

43. Write through Applying Grammar Rules Find out the type of adverbial clause in each of the following complex sentences. • 1. If you take the subway, you’ll save money and time. • 2. The project was completed earlier than we had expected. • 3. She came into the room when the meeting was going on. • 4. We sent the letter by airmail in order that it might reach them in good time. • 5. She stayed at work late so that she could complete the report on time. if 引导的条件状语从句 than 引导的比较状语从句 when 引导的时间状语从句 in order that 引导的目的状语从句 so that 引导的结果状语从句

44. Write through Applying Grammar Rules Find out the type of adverbial clause in each of the following complex sentences. 6. Since no one is against it, we’ll adopt the proposal. 7. Although she had a bad cough, she was able to sing in the choir. 8. There’s no chance of getting the job unless you apply. 9. Wuhan lies where the Yangtze and the Han River meet. 10. I have changed it as you suggest. since 引导的原因状语从句 although 引导的让步状语从句 unless 引导的条件状语从句 where 引导的地点状语从句 as 引导的方式状语从句

45. Write through Correcting Mistakes Correct the errors in the following sentences. 1. He made a note of it in order that he might forget. He made a note of it in case he might forget. 2. If she would have really wanted to see me, she would have come earlier. If shehadreally wanted to see me, she would have come earlier.

46. Write through Correcting Mistakes Correct the errors in the following sentences. 3. Because there were no buses, so we had to walk home. Because there were no buses, we had to walk home. 4. As soon as I had taken my seat, the concert started. As soon as Itookmy seat, the concert started. 5. Though I have never read the novel, but I heard the story in my childhood. Though I have never read the novel, I heard the story in my childhood.

47. Write through Correcting Mistakes Correct the errors in the following sentences. 6. No sooner had I got home when it began to rain. No sooner had I got homethanit began to rain. 7. You’ll be late until you leave at once. You’ll be late unless you leave at once. 8. In order that anyone should think it strange, let me assure you that it is quite true. Lestanyone should think it strange, let me assure you that it is quite true.

48. Write through Correcting Mistakes Correct the errors in the following sentences. 9. This shirt is still dirty even I’ve washed it twice. This shirt is still dirty even though / though I’ve washed it twice. 10. Before you will know it, your children will have grown up. Before youknowit, your children will have grown up.

49. Write through Translating talent Translate the following sentences into English. 1.当他还是个孩子的时候, 他就表现出非凡的天赋。 When he was a child, he displayed extraordinary talent. 2.我们在做出任何决定之前，应该听一听其他人的意见。 make a decision Before we make any decision, we should listen to what the others say.

50. Write through Translating something unexpected 3.除非发生意外情况, 否则我一定来参加你们的聚会。 I will come to your party unless something unexpected happens. 4.他受了处分, 因为他打破了窗户的玻璃。 be punished He was punished because he broke the window glass.