大学英语2 第二单元

Part Two: In-Class Reading>> Global Reading
2) —I think, besides gender differences, differences in social position , education background , culture, occupation and age may also cause problems in understanding each other.
Part Two: In-Class Reading>> Global Reading
Sample
1) —Yes, I agree. Male speakers are more direct, and female speakers are more indirect or tactful.
Part Two: In-Class Reading>> Global Reading
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Questions to the Text
1)Why did Martians and Venusians encounter many problems with relationships when they first got together? (Para.1)
—Usually, when people say something, they try to make themselves understood by expressing the literal meaning. But on some occasions, the same words can have different meanings. For example, when a woman falls in love, her words to her lover may imply something special. When she says that she feels cold, she might actually mean that it's time for the man to move closer to her. In that case, it is an invitation to the man to hold her hands, or to put his arms around her.
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3) How could Martians and Venusians communicate well even if they spoke different languages? (Para.2)
They pulled out their phrase dictionaries to understand each other more fully or went to a translator for help.
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5) Why do men and women seldom mean the same things even when they use the same words? (Para.4)
Because they recognized that they were different. They need to solve these problems.
2) Whatwk.baidu.comwas one of the secrets of their success? (Para.1)
One of the secrets of their success was good communication.
4) How did Martians and Venusians understand the communication problems? (Para.3)
They assumed that it was just one of those expected misunderstandings and that with a little assistance they would surely understand each other.
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2) Besides the gender differences, are there any other differences that may cause people to speak differently?
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Pre-Reading Questions
Questions for Discussion 1) Do you agree that men and women seldom mean the same things even when they use the same words? Are there any examples in your daily life that may support your point of view?
—In my opinion, those who speak the same language may express themselves differently because they have different personalities , likes and dislikes , or value systems . All these work together to lead to different personal styles or ways of communication.