1、Unit 10 The Introduction of the EuroWords to notedeprive 7; exploit 1; fakes 9; launch 8; monetary 6; pragmatic 2; progressive 3; stubborn 5; subsidies 4Understanding the text Comprehending the text1.StatementsTrueFalse1.2.3.4.5.Corrections2. In both France and the Netherlands there were warnings th
2、at there might nit be enough of the new currency.3. The British love of the pound is given as the main reason, but in fact, there is a more pragmatic reason for the UKs wish to keep the pound is very strong against the euro If the UK adopted the euro, most f its population would experience an immedi
3、ate loss in the value of their savings. 5. European countries tend also to be more environmentally aware than either Great Britain or the United States.2.The main point being illustrated is that the introduction of the euro has not lea to an increase in prices.3.Lead to similar rules for all economi
4、es in EuropeLead to a convergence of European budgetsLead to regular meetings of European politicians to discuss and coordinate a range of important issues4. The introduction of the European Convention on Human Rights has already had an impact in British laws and there is now a European arrest warra
5、nt which can be used in all member countries.Developing your skillsPart A: Recognising the authors attitude towards his subject: further practice1. b) positive overalll The author uses positive language and images when describing the launch of the euro: impressive, optimistic, happy, a great success
6、, gone smoothly, softy falling snow.l The author highlights how quickly Europeans embraced the new currency. (paragraph 2)l The author is slightly critical towards those who threaten the currency. (criminals and the UK).l The author uses negative emotive language to describe the UKs resistance to th
7、e euro, e. g. dampening, refuses, stubborn, illogical.l The author uses more of the text to explain the advantages and potential as opposed to highlight problems the euro may present.2. How would you describe the authors attitude to America and the UK? Write a single sentence. Give evidence from the
8、 text to support your answer.The author is critical and makes unfavourable comparisons between the environmental awareness of Europe and that of America and the UK.l European countries tend also to be more environmentally aware than either Great Britain or the United States.l European politicians wa
9、nt to introduce an energy tax to find alternatives to coal and oil Europeans want to tax which favours renewable energy sources and reduces the use of fossil fuels.l It may be the case that mainland Europe will find itself arguing with America and the UK on major issues in the future: the former pro
10、moting progressive, people-friendly policies, while the latter attempt to retain existing means of production and social systems.lPart B: Recognising the structure of a text: further practiceParagraphs 4, 5 and 6Problems affecting the introduction of the euro: possible crime, lack of sufficient coin
11、s and notes, and the UKs refusal to join EurolandParagraphs 8,9,10How monetary union may lead to the complete economic and political union of EuropeExtending your vocabularyPart AstubbornillogicalnegativeimpressiveoptimisticprogressivePart B Words in context: further practiceParagraph 31. a) ( to si
12、t or stand in a particular position to be photographed )b) ( a way of behaving intended to mislead )2. a) ( to look quickly to find relevant features or information )b) ( to convert a document or picture into digital form )3. a) ( to succeed in doing )b) ( to be in charge of )Paragraph 74. a) ( to give reasons or evidence in support of )b) ( to exchange conflicting views heatedly )5. a) ( to be in charge of ) b) ( to result in )
