英语泛读教程3刘乃银Unit 2

6. b 7. d 8. b 9. d 10. b
11. c 12. d 13. d 14. b 15. d
Saving time , energy for sth else;
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are Created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
To laugh at oneself, at one’s own faults, one’s own sports: From the Humor: Self-deprecationfilures and embarrassments, even at one’s own ideals follow the rules; showgenerosity to one’s opponent and good temper in defeat; Never hit a man when he’s down. Never take advantage of another perso misfortune
Privacy
The oldest democracy and the monarchy.
Traditional
Greetings
For Birthday, Christmas, Valentine’s day, Mother’s day. Father’s day, Easter, Wedding Anniversary, Good Luck, New baby, etc.
Consideration for others
Selfdiscipline Little noisy behavior, and no loud disputing in the street; People in queues.
Tea
Where there is tea, there is hope.
The USA is reputed to be a classless society. A manual worker is usually quite at easy in any company. This is partly explained by the fact that people of all income groups go together to the same school. The Americans are far more race conscious than they are class conscious.
Tea break, two times /day; Morning tea (10:30AM) and afternoon tea (16:00/17:00); Tea with milk, or a little sugar; or with Lemon; Tea party.
There is no place like home. My house is my castle.
However, the Chinese, the smartest, has escaped already...
The British
Less talk, less emotion, less excitation Examples: by bus, by train Unwillingness to Scottish: generosityothers Except communicate with and hospitality I’m not bad Modesty: Sefl-deprecation Reserve
What is the British like?
Reserve
Politeness
Selfdiscipline
Tea
Privacy
Traditiocan
There is no single pattern of American character any more than there is a single English or Turkish or Chinese Character. Work hard Play hard
Entertainment
Social services
Individualism
Conformist
Big wheel
Little man
Success as a goal The bigger his management, the more successful he is judged to be; Strive for success, take advantage of opportunities to achieve success; The success brought a great deal of opportunities to the public;
Unit 2 Character
The Frenchman a British, a Frenchman, a lovers, and For some reason,has been busy phoning his Germansaid a Then the British askedand dated with the mostbest dress, one for goodbye inextricably his family to bring his beautiful cane Chinese were sentenced to death by hanging. Coincidentaly, on the last and hat, and the most romantic time. took a walk around the like a real gentleman, he the day of execution, something is wrong with the gallows, and prison with his cane, then returned to his room, tasted a glass the execution brought a tool box to the judge, and said "Your The German was postponed for one day. The judge informed of classic whiskey, and waited for the end of his life the criminals ofmy familytoldbring the tool box, and I think use honor, I asked this, and to them that they can make full I respectably the gallows in 2 hours, and the execution can go on". and quietly. will repair as they like. of this day
5. Newspapers Reading: Headlines words 1) Short words; 2) Abbreviations; 3) Shortened words and slang
6. Fast reading (15 minutes) Keys: 1. d 2. b 3. b 4. d 5. c
3. Text Keys:
A. b
B. 1.d 2.d 3.b 4.c 5.d 6.c 7.c 8.a
D. 1.b 2.a 3.d 4.d 5.a 6.c 7.a 8.a 9.c
4. New words: 1) compartment: a smaller, enclosed space inside sth larger 2) conceited: having too much pride in yourself 3) self-deprecation: self-disapproval 4) breach: an act of breaking a law, etc.. 5) artificially: in the way made by man
Politeness
Excuse me, sorry, pardon, thank you, Never say “no” Will you please… Would you mind … Consideration for others I don’t really like asking you, but… I know the trouble I’m causing you, but would you mind…? Ladies first Hold a door open Invitation Old people first Give up one’s seat to a woman; Open doors for her, Carry things for her ; Protect her from the traffic
Competitive;
Love;
Play as work;
Agressive;
Jack-of-all-trades;
Materialism
Idealism
Loving and hoarding wealth;
Making and consuming wealth;
Material comfort.