全新版大学进阶英语第三册第三单元答案.doc

PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT9 Key to Exercises Opener Suggested answers for reference: 1. In China it is a familiar scene that grandparents take their grandchildren to or from school every day, which, however, seldom happens in the West. There parenting responsibility mainly rests with the parents rather than others. 2. In general there is not much difference between Western and Chinese tourists. If any, it seems that Chinese like to pose for photos with the scenery as the background, whereas Westerners often just shoot pictures of scenic spots. 3. Well, its true that many Western employees see them and their boss as equals, but anywhere, anytime, you and your boss are never equals in its truest sense. There always exists a gap in between. Compared with Westerners, Chinese employees might tend to be more forbearing (克制) towards their boss and seldom air their grievances publicly. Reading Interacting I. Understanding the Text Text Organization Parts Paragraphs Main Ideas Part One Paras. 1-2 The fulltime presence of the authors mother-in-law after the babys birth skewed the balance in the family. Part Two Paras. 3-5 Her mother-in-laws sacrifice made her grateful but uneasy, even suspicious at times. Part Three Paras. 6-7 The author and her husband experienced conflict because of their completely different views on family relationship and gender equity. Part Four Paras. 8-10 Her mother-in-laws explanation of her role in the family was a complete cultural shock, because the author, brought up in Canadian culture, prefers greater involvement from her husband in raising their daughter. Part Five Paras. 11-13 The women at the dinner table helped put things in perspective for the author. Part Six Paras. 14-16 The author finally understood the Chinese way of raising a child, but she is unlikely to change diapers for her mother-in-law in the future. 2. Comprehension Check 2.1 Digging into detail 1. The fact that he wasnt taking on half of the childcare duties, and h