Unit_2_English_Reserve_and_Politeness

Keys to exercises of Unit 1 Fast reading:

1-5 d a d c b 6-10 b a c b d 11-15 d b b a a Home reading:

1-5 d b d c c

6-9 c d a d

Tongue TwisterHow many cans can a canner can, If a canner can can cans? A canner can can as many cans as a canner can, If a canner can can cans.can (n.)罐头; (v.)装罐头;(modal.) 能够 canner (n.)罐头制造者

Unit 2 The English Reserve and Politeness

“The English Reserve and politeness” What kind of style could the essay be? (Narration? Argumentation?Exposition?)

Think over the title

what would be written or described in the text ?

How many paragraphs in the text? Eleven How many qualities (features) do English people have? What are they? Reserve Sense of humor Politeness Five. Modesty Sportsmanship

Read through the whole text

How many parts could the whole text be pided?FivePart1(1-2), Part2(3), Part3(4), Part4(5), Part5(6-11)

Part 1(1-2) (4 min) What is the topic sentence?

A reserved person is one who does not talk very much to strangers, does not show much emotion, and seldom get excited.

What’s the definition of a reserved person? Could the barrier of reserve be broken? How?The English people could be pleased when a friendly stranger succeeds for a time in breaking the barriers down.

To other Europeans, the best known quality of the British is “reserve”.

Part 2 (3) (3 min) What is the topic sentence? What could be typically English?Self-deprecation (self-disapproval).

Closely related to English reserve is English modesty.

What qualities could often produce a sort of indifference that makes foreigners misunderstand and irritate? English reserve andEnglish modesty.

Part 3 (4) (3 min) What is the starting point of the sense of humor? And its enemy?Starting point– self-deprecation Enemy-conceit (full of great excessive pride)

What is the definition of the sense of humor?1. Its ideal is the ability to laugh at oneself… 2. It is an attitude to life rather than the mere ability to laugh at jokes.

Part 4 (5) (3 min) What is the sportsmanship?Sportsmanship is the ability to practise a sport in obedience to its rules, while also showing generosity to one’s opponent and good temper in defeat.

How to understand “never hit a man when he’s down”?Never take advantage of another person’s misfortune.

Part 5 (6-11) (4 min) What is the elementary rule of politeness?Showing consideration for others, and acknowledging the consideration they show to you.

What kinds of politeness are referred in this part?Be invited to one’s home Politeness to women Politeness to the old

According to the text, fill in the blanks with “excuse me”, ”sorry”, ”yes, please” and “no, thank you”. 1.-May I borrow your pen?-_______, I have to use it at once. Sorry 2.-May I help you to take your luggage? -_________. No, thank you I can manage it myself. Excuse me could I ask you a questio

n? 3.-_________,

4.-Could I open the door?Yes, please The air is bad in the room. -________.

Items

Rules

Arriving time: Ten minutes late is excellent. Half an hour late is excessive and requites apologies. Table manners: To sit straight, copy everyone else, asking what do if you’re not sure, and keep the conversation going.

Leaving time: Between 10 and 11 o’ clock after an evening meal. Conform to the routine of the house, and Staying for several days: give a bunch of flower to the hostess before leaving.

When you are invited to one’s home, what rules should be noticed?

What could be the maxim of the politeness to women?Ladies first~!

What could be the whole basis of the politeness towards women?The feeling that they need protection.

How do the wisest older generation do to be accustomed to the developing society?Either to remain young in heart and keep pace with the times or to let young men take their place.

Important words and expressions1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. ill-bred be noted for conceit no less…than self-deprecation live up to obedience generosity breach be entitled to 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. by means of be conscious of take advantage of alight from seniority protect…from keep pace with compliment embarrassment gaily

Headline vocabulary Short wordsaid=assist, probe=investigation

AbbreviationClose-Up on Will (Will=William Shakespeare)

Shortened words and slangWeekly mag for stamp lovers to be launched (mag=magazine)

Exercise B

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