Unit 2 The English Reserve and politeness

adj.
谦虚的，谦逊 的，谦恭的
“I’m not bad.” “Well, I’m very fond of it.” "I know the trouble I am causing you, but would you mind…? " "I don't really like to ask you, but…"
WTO： WTO： World Trade Organization ASEAN： Association of Southeast Asian Nation 东南亚国家联盟 IOC: International Olympic Committee IOCU： International Organization of Consumer Unions 国际消费者联合会组织
British Slangs Related to Sportsmanship “straight from the shoulder” is used to describe a well-aimed, strong criticism “below the belt” is used to describe an unfair criticism One of the most elementary rules of life is “never hit a man when he’s down”
Unit 2
The English Reserve and Politeness
The English Reserve and Politeness
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Brief Introduction Fast Reading
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Comprehension
Answer Checking
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Brief Introduction
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conservative
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conservative:
The conservativeness of the English is famous all over the world. However, the English never think it is improper.
adj. 守旧的，保守 的
When talking about the English people, what’s your first impression of them?
In your mind, what is an English like?
conservative polite
cold
British Character
However, they are really human and pleased when other people succeed in breaking the silence.
★ 2th
modest
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modest：
Within their hearts, the English are perhaps no less conceited than anybody else, but in their relations with others they value at least a show of modesty.
I women Politeness todon’t really like asking you, but … Politeness to the old people
Para.11 Their attitude to age
The Writer’s Intention
The writer intends to say: the British people give us impression of reserve, but behind the reserve, deep in their hearts, are their perfectly human features.
Man: I think I can make you happy. Woman: Why? Are you leaving?
Doctor: Please open your mouth,madam. Lady: Thank you very much, doctor. Doctor: Why do you thank me? Lady: Because my husband always asks me to shut up.
Let’s discuss together!
Para. 1 -2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5
British people’s reserve British people’s modesty British people’s sense of humor
British people’s sportsmanship
The Conservativeness of the English
• The English does not use metric system which works as a common criterion in the world, instead, they use mile. • England is one of the few countries who still keeps the monarchy（君主政体）. • the English refused to use central heating , they prefer fireplace and electric stove.
Name:
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland （大不列颠及北爱尔兰 联合王国）
National Anthem: God Save the Queen （ 《神佑女王》 ）
Brief Introduction
National Flag
★ 4th
humorous
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The sense of humor is highly valued in England.
Mary: John says I’m pretty. Andy says I’m ugly. What do you think, Peter? Peter: A bit of both. I think you’re pretty ugly.
reserved
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reserved: 寡言的；矜持 的；
The best-known quality of the English is being reserved.
Reserved Person
The English seem to be quiet most of the time.
When making a journey, they may try their best to find an empty seat or compartment. ( 车厢 )
★5th sportsmanship
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Like a sense of humor, this is an English ideal which all Englishmen live up to.
sportsmanship ： n. 运动精神
Boxing, rugby（英式橄榄球）, football, hockey（曲棍球）, tennis and cricket（板球） were all first organized and given rules in Britain.
National Character
National character is a term referring to the characteristic traits and behaviors distinguished one people from other peoples.
Let’s Warm Up
the Union Jack
National Emblem
Honi soit qui mal y pense
Dieu et mon droit
Brief Introduction
Composition : England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland （英 格兰、威尔士、苏格兰和北爱尔兰） Capital: London （伦敦） System of government： monarchy（君主立宪制） Famous People： Shakespeare, Defoe, Dickens、 Hardy, Byron, Shelley, etc.
humorous
modest
sportsmanship
British Personalities
reserved sportsmanship
character5
modest
character2
character1
Character 4
Character 3
conservative
humoroபைடு நூலகம்s
★ 1th
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biz: business grad: graduate sec: second nat’l: national com’l: commercial c’tee: committee
bn.: billion pc: personal computer PC.: Police Constable （英国的）警员 cig: cigarette
The English Reserve and Politeness
Skimming and Scanning
1.What kinds of characters do British people have in this article? 2. Finish the exercises after the text.
Answers to Reading Skills
Aussie: Australia lib: liberal; library; librarian pix: pictures tech: technology; technician; technique vet: veteran; veterinarian rep: representative
Para.6-10 Para.6 Para.7 Para.8 Para.9 Para.10
Politeness
Politeness in the daily use of some expressions Politeness in request and offer Politeness in visiting
• UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural organization 联合国教育科学及文化组织 • OPEC： Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries 石油输出国组织
WHO： World Health Organization VIP: Very Important DJI: Dow-Jones Indexes 道琼斯指数