练习 | CNN新闻:一次难忘的求婚

练习 | CNN新闻:一次难忘的求婚

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一次难忘的求婚

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CNN新闻:An unforgettable wedding proposal
一次难忘的求婚

燕山大学 刘立军 宋崴 编写


◆TRANSCRIPT

AZUZ: For "10 Out of 10", an unforgettable wedding proposal not necessarily a good one. After four years of dating, Seth Dixon popped the question to Ruth Salas. But, on a bridge over water in Kansas City in Missouri - oops.

Ruth said she heard the plunk of the ring in the water. It`s not a prank. The ring is gone. And though they didn`t find it, even with the help of 30 close friends, Ruth is hoping Seth will propose again sometime.

At least the idea has a nice right to it. But it will probably have to keep her wedding a while as he saves up for the next golden opportunity.

We propose a different venue next time, though if he doesn`t alter the plan, they will have come full circle.

Does CNN 10 want to see you back tomorrow? I do. I`m Carl Azuz.

Adapted from一次难忘的求婚

◆VOCABULARY
1.propose
☆(formal) to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on 提议;建议。例如:(British English also) She proposed that the book should be banned. 她提议查禁这本书。

(动词 + 名词短语) 例如:
○The government proposed changes to the voting system. 政府建议修改表决制度。
○What would you propose? 你想提什么建议?

(动词 (+ that从句)) 例如:
○She proposed that the book be banned. 她提议查禁这本书。

(动词 + 名词短语 + that从句) 例如:
○It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. 有人提议选出的主席任期为两年。

(动词 + -ing短语) 例如:
○He proposed changing the name of the company. 他建议更改公司的名称。

(动词 + 名词短语 + 带to的不定式) 例如:
○It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. 有人提议用公款支付这笔钱。
○propose (sth.) (to sb.) to ask sb. to marry you 求婚

(单独使用的动词) 例如:
○He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. 他担心他若求婚,她会拒绝。
○She proposed to me! 她向我求婚了!

(动词 + 名词短语) 例如:
○to propose marriage求婚

2. pop the question: (informal) to ask sb. to marry you 开口求婚

3. plunk n.(物体落下)扑嗵声

4. prank n. a trick that is played on sb. as a joke 玩笑;恶作剧。例如:a childish prank幼稚的恶作剧

5. venue n. a place where people meet for an organized event, for example a concert, sporting event or conference 聚会地点(如音乐厅、体育比赛场馆、会场)。例如:
○The band will be playing at 20 different venues on their UK tour. 这个乐队在英国巡回演出期间将在20个不同的地点演出。
○Please note the change of venue for this event. 请注意:这次比赛易地进行。

◆QUESTIONS

TASK 1: TRUE or FALSE
Read the following statements. Then listen to the news and decide the statements are TRUE (√)  or FALSE (×).


1. An unforgettable wedding proposal is absolutely a good one.

2. Ruth is hoping Seth will propose again sometime since the ring is gone.

3. We propose they choose a different place next time.

TASK 2: DICTATION
Read the passage. Then listen to the news and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.


AZUZ: For "10 Out of 10", an unforgettable (1) __________________________ not necessarily a good one. After four years of (2) ____________________, Seth Dixon popped the question to Ruth Salas. But, on a (3) ____________________ over water in Kansas City in Missouri - oops.

Ruth said she heard the plunk of the (4) _______________ in the water. It`s not a prank. The ring is gone. And though they didn`t find it, even with the help of 30 (5) __________________, Ruth is hoping Seth will (6) ________________________ sometime.

At least the idea has a nice right to it. But it will (7) _______________ have to keep her wedding a while as he saves up for the next (8) ___________________________.

We propose a different (9) _____________________ next time, though if he doesn`t (10) ________ the plan, they will have come full circle.

Does CNN 10 want to see you back tomorrow? I do. I`m Carl Azuz.

◆KEY

TASK 1:


√1. An unforgettable wedding proposal is absolutely a good one. 正确表达:An unforgettable wedding proposal is not necessarily a good one.

×2. Ruth is hoping Seth will propose again sometime since the ring is gone.

×3. We propose they choose a different place next time.

TASK 2:

AZUZ: For "10 Out of 10", an unforgettable (1) wedding proposal not necessarily a good one. After four years of (2) dating, Seth Dixon popped the question to Ruth Salas. But, on a (3) bridge over water in Kansas City in Missouri - oops.

Ruth said she heard the plunk of the (4) ring in the water. It`s not a prank. The ring is gone. And though they didn`t find it, even with the help of 30 (5) close friends, Ruth is hoping Seth will (6) propose again sometime.

At least the idea has a nice right to it. But it will (7) probably have to keep her wedding a while as he saves up for the next (8) golden opportunity.

We propose a different (9) venue next time, though if he doesn`t (10) alter the plan, they will have come full circle.

Does CNN 10 want to see you back tomorrow? I do. I`m Carl Azuz.

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  • 来源:刘立军、宋葳 2017-11-01