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课件网) Unit 11 Conflict and Compromise Lesson 1 Living in a Community 3. Read "Drummer Hits the Road". Answer the questions. 1. Why did the neighbours complain about Ma Ming Because he often held parties at night and drummed late at night. 2. What did the community council do Why did they take action They took a vote, gave Ma Ming a warning and told him that he ought to cease drumming or leave the property. Because after such a chorus of complaints, they had to take action. 3. Read "Drummer Hits the Road". Answer the questions. 3. Where is Ma Ming now What is his attitude towards the conflict Now he is in a hotel in Shanghai. Ma Ming felt that they were prejudiced against him. He's bitter over the fact that people thought of his music as "noise". Otherwise he didn't really mind having to leave the flat. 4. What do you understand by the title "Drummer Hits the Road" The drummer starts a journey to look for a proper house to stay. 4. Read "Grandpa Arrested After One Shower Too plete the table. Then present a self-talk on what happened based on your notes. People involved Time James McKay, 80-year-old retired tailor, a peaceful and pleasant person; Laurene, McKay's wife; Keith Smith, 30 years old, a keen gardener and a fish collector On Saturday evening 4. Read "Grandpa Arrested After One Shower Too plete the table. Then present a self-talk on what happened based on your notes. The event Background 1. Smith moved into the flat. 2. Water fell onto the McKays' balcony from Smith watering his plants and cleaning his fish tanks. 3. The McKays couldn't get rid of the smell of the fish. 4. Read "Grandpa Arrested After One Shower Too plete the table. Then present a self-talk on what happened based on your notes. The event Conflict 1. Keith Smith emptied one of his larger tanks over his balcony and both the McKays and the cake got all wet through on James McKay's birthday. 2. James McKay hit Smith's head with his walking stick and was put into jail. 4. Read "Grandpa Arrested After One Shower Too plete the table. Then present a self-talk on what happened based on your notes. The event Result 1. Smith is not going to take things further with the police. 2. Smith also promised to change his ways from now on. 3. A large crowd of supporters sang "Happy Birthday" to James McKay as he left the police station. He was happy. 7. Do you think the conflicts were well-resolved in the two reports What other ways can you think of to deal with the conflicts I think there had been other opportunities of resolving the conflicts in a more peaceful manner. Another way to deal with Ma Ming's conflict: he negotiates an agreement with the community council on a couple of hours he could drum during the day. Smith and McKay's conflict could be dealt with differently if the McKays had made their complaints to Smith earlier and Smith had changed his ways of doing things. 8. How serious were the two conflicts Find and underline ... ...
