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.