全新版大学英语(第二版)B2U2-A

It is a Christian charity and social services organization founded by William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth in London in 1865, which later expanded around the world. Originally known as “The Christian Mission”, the organization was renamed “Salvation Army” in 1878 thanks to a popular saying that “The Christian Mission is a volunteer army.” Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year. People can help by donating money, used cars, airline mileages, used clothes and furniture for sale at Salvation Army’s thrift stores, and time.
Personal Income Tax in the US
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a progressive tax on the taxable income from the federal government of the US
personal income taxes from some state and municipal governments
A Debate Who’s more important to the world?
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Directions: 1. Before class, students are asked to collect relevant
materials of participation in charity work by Bill Gates or Mother Teresa. 2. In class, students form two camps to debate the following issue: Mother Teresa has no money, but she took care of the poor in Calcutta until her death. Bill Gates gave a lot of money to charity, but he seldom works in the “frontline” with the poor. Does the world need more love like Mother Teresa’s or more money like Bill Gates’?
The Red Kettle Christmas Campaign
☆ got the name because of a popular saying that “The Christian Mission is a volunteer army.”
☆ Nearly 33 million Americans receive help from it annually.
Personal Income Tax in the US
The federal government of the United States imposes a progressive tax on the taxable income of individuals. Some state and municipal governments also impose personal income taxes. A progressive tax is a tax by which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, where people with more disposable income, or people in a higher income bracket, pay a higher percentage of that income in tax than those with less income, or in a lower income bracket.
4. How would you spend your money if you were given a big sum of money ?
Who’s Who Match the person with his name and identity. Person
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Warm-up Questions 1. Do you think rich people must be happier than poor
people? Why?
2. What cannot be bought？
3. Do you think a poor person can have a life full of riches?
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Salvation Army
☆ a Christian charity and social services organization
☆ founded by William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth in London in 1865