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New College English
(Book One Second Edition)
Unit 1 More than words
Contents
Preparation1
Pre-reading2
While-reading3
Post-reading 4
1
Writing Practice5
PREPARATION
Group DiscussionGroup Discussion
Preparation
1 Brainstorming Tell the special gestures you use to
communicate the following expressions
Be quiet finger over lips
Smells bad wrinkle nose
I donrsquot know shake head
Surprise
Come here
I canrsquot hearShyness
widen the eyes
wave hand upwards
cup hand behind ear
cover face with hand
Anger
one fist in air
Preparation
Sample answer
Hand gestures
clap hands hit palm on forehead put hand over mouth
wave hand upwards stretch palm out point thumbs up
Arm gestures
wave hand sideways cross arms put arm around
Facial gestures
frown smile blush look down
2 Can you tell some commonly used gestures
concerning hand arm and face
Preparation
Human Body and SayingsHuman Body and Sayings
Directions
In English we can find a lot of interesting sayings or phrases related to our body Try to name some with the pictures given
Preparation
Better the head of an ass
than the tail of a horse
Figure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayingsFigure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayings
宁为鸡头不为凤尾
隔墙有耳
Walls have ears
言论没有根据站不住脚
The theories have not a leg to stand on
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than to persuade him
说服他简直比登天还难
Preparation
Proverbs and SayingsProverbs and Sayings Speech is silver silence is gold
Be swift to hear slow to speak
Give every man thin ear but few thy voice
Actions speak louder than words
言语是银沉默是金
听话要快说话要慢
多听别人言少让别人听
行动比言语响亮
Preparation
Reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Nodding your head up and down
Nodding your head up and down
It means ldquoI agreerdquo or it shows that you are paying attention
Pre-reading
Shaking your head
Shaking your head
It means you are saying ldquoNordquo or it shows that you are disappointed
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
It means ldquoCome hererdquo
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Introduction What ldquobody languagerdquo is (Para1)
ldquoBody languagerdquo is a term used to describe
____________________________________________
_____________________________of the body that send messages
facial expressions gestures and other movements
Reading-Text Structure
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Contents
Preparation1
Pre-reading2
While-reading3
Post-reading 4
1
Writing Practice5
PREPARATION
Group DiscussionGroup Discussion
Preparation
1 Brainstorming Tell the special gestures you use to
communicate the following expressions
Be quiet finger over lips
Smells bad wrinkle nose
I donrsquot know shake head
Surprise
Come here
I canrsquot hearShyness
widen the eyes
wave hand upwards
cup hand behind ear
cover face with hand
Anger
one fist in air
Preparation
Sample answer
Hand gestures
clap hands hit palm on forehead put hand over mouth
wave hand upwards stretch palm out point thumbs up
Arm gestures
wave hand sideways cross arms put arm around
Facial gestures
frown smile blush look down
2 Can you tell some commonly used gestures
concerning hand arm and face
Preparation
Human Body and SayingsHuman Body and Sayings
Directions
In English we can find a lot of interesting sayings or phrases related to our body Try to name some with the pictures given
Preparation
Better the head of an ass
than the tail of a horse
Figure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayingsFigure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayings
宁为鸡头不为凤尾
隔墙有耳
Walls have ears
言论没有根据站不住脚
The theories have not a leg to stand on
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than to persuade him
说服他简直比登天还难
Preparation
Proverbs and SayingsProverbs and Sayings Speech is silver silence is gold
Be swift to hear slow to speak
Give every man thin ear but few thy voice
Actions speak louder than words
言语是银沉默是金
听话要快说话要慢
多听别人言少让别人听
行动比言语响亮
Preparation
Reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Nodding your head up and down
Nodding your head up and down
It means ldquoI agreerdquo or it shows that you are paying attention
Pre-reading
Shaking your head
Shaking your head
It means you are saying ldquoNordquo or it shows that you are disappointed
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
It means ldquoCome hererdquo
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Introduction What ldquobody languagerdquo is (Para1)
ldquoBody languagerdquo is a term used to describe
____________________________________________
_____________________________of the body that send messages
facial expressions gestures and other movements
Reading-Text Structure
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
PREPARATION
Group DiscussionGroup Discussion
Preparation
1 Brainstorming Tell the special gestures you use to
communicate the following expressions
Be quiet finger over lips
Smells bad wrinkle nose
I donrsquot know shake head
Surprise
Come here
I canrsquot hearShyness
widen the eyes
wave hand upwards
cup hand behind ear
cover face with hand
Anger
one fist in air
Preparation
Sample answer
Hand gestures
clap hands hit palm on forehead put hand over mouth
wave hand upwards stretch palm out point thumbs up
Arm gestures
wave hand sideways cross arms put arm around
Facial gestures
frown smile blush look down
2 Can you tell some commonly used gestures
concerning hand arm and face
Preparation
Human Body and SayingsHuman Body and Sayings
Directions
In English we can find a lot of interesting sayings or phrases related to our body Try to name some with the pictures given
Preparation
Better the head of an ass
than the tail of a horse
Figure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayingsFigure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayings
宁为鸡头不为凤尾
隔墙有耳
Walls have ears
言论没有根据站不住脚
The theories have not a leg to stand on
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than to persuade him
说服他简直比登天还难
Preparation
Proverbs and SayingsProverbs and Sayings Speech is silver silence is gold
Be swift to hear slow to speak
Give every man thin ear but few thy voice
Actions speak louder than words
言语是银沉默是金
听话要快说话要慢
多听别人言少让别人听
行动比言语响亮
Preparation
Reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Nodding your head up and down
Nodding your head up and down
It means ldquoI agreerdquo or it shows that you are paying attention
Pre-reading
Shaking your head
Shaking your head
It means you are saying ldquoNordquo or it shows that you are disappointed
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
It means ldquoCome hererdquo
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Introduction What ldquobody languagerdquo is (Para1)
ldquoBody languagerdquo is a term used to describe
____________________________________________
_____________________________of the body that send messages
facial expressions gestures and other movements
Reading-Text Structure
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Group DiscussionGroup Discussion
Preparation
1 Brainstorming Tell the special gestures you use to
communicate the following expressions
Be quiet finger over lips
Smells bad wrinkle nose
I donrsquot know shake head
Surprise
Come here
I canrsquot hearShyness
widen the eyes
wave hand upwards
cup hand behind ear
cover face with hand
Anger
one fist in air
Preparation
Sample answer
Hand gestures
clap hands hit palm on forehead put hand over mouth
wave hand upwards stretch palm out point thumbs up
Arm gestures
wave hand sideways cross arms put arm around
Facial gestures
frown smile blush look down
2 Can you tell some commonly used gestures
concerning hand arm and face
Preparation
Human Body and SayingsHuman Body and Sayings
Directions
In English we can find a lot of interesting sayings or phrases related to our body Try to name some with the pictures given
Preparation
Better the head of an ass
than the tail of a horse
Figure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayingsFigure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayings
宁为鸡头不为凤尾
隔墙有耳
Walls have ears
言论没有根据站不住脚
The theories have not a leg to stand on
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than to persuade him
说服他简直比登天还难
Preparation
Proverbs and SayingsProverbs and Sayings Speech is silver silence is gold
Be swift to hear slow to speak
Give every man thin ear but few thy voice
Actions speak louder than words
言语是银沉默是金
听话要快说话要慢
多听别人言少让别人听
行动比言语响亮
Preparation
Reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Nodding your head up and down
Nodding your head up and down
It means ldquoI agreerdquo or it shows that you are paying attention
Pre-reading
Shaking your head
Shaking your head
It means you are saying ldquoNordquo or it shows that you are disappointed
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
It means ldquoCome hererdquo
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Introduction What ldquobody languagerdquo is (Para1)
ldquoBody languagerdquo is a term used to describe
____________________________________________
_____________________________of the body that send messages
facial expressions gestures and other movements
Reading-Text Structure
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
1 Brainstorming Tell the special gestures you use to
communicate the following expressions
Be quiet finger over lips
Smells bad wrinkle nose
I donrsquot know shake head
Surprise
Come here
I canrsquot hearShyness
widen the eyes
wave hand upwards
cup hand behind ear
cover face with hand
Anger
one fist in air
Preparation
Sample answer
Hand gestures
clap hands hit palm on forehead put hand over mouth
wave hand upwards stretch palm out point thumbs up
Arm gestures
wave hand sideways cross arms put arm around
Facial gestures
frown smile blush look down
2 Can you tell some commonly used gestures
concerning hand arm and face
Preparation
Human Body and SayingsHuman Body and Sayings
Directions
In English we can find a lot of interesting sayings or phrases related to our body Try to name some with the pictures given
Preparation
Better the head of an ass
than the tail of a horse
Figure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayingsFigure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayings
宁为鸡头不为凤尾
隔墙有耳
Walls have ears
言论没有根据站不住脚
The theories have not a leg to stand on
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than to persuade him
说服他简直比登天还难
Preparation
Proverbs and SayingsProverbs and Sayings Speech is silver silence is gold
Be swift to hear slow to speak
Give every man thin ear but few thy voice
Actions speak louder than words
言语是银沉默是金
听话要快说话要慢
多听别人言少让别人听
行动比言语响亮
Preparation
Reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Nodding your head up and down
Nodding your head up and down
It means ldquoI agreerdquo or it shows that you are paying attention
Pre-reading
Shaking your head
Shaking your head
It means you are saying ldquoNordquo or it shows that you are disappointed
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
It means ldquoCome hererdquo
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Introduction What ldquobody languagerdquo is (Para1)
ldquoBody languagerdquo is a term used to describe
____________________________________________
_____________________________of the body that send messages
facial expressions gestures and other movements
Reading-Text Structure
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Sample answer
Hand gestures
clap hands hit palm on forehead put hand over mouth
wave hand upwards stretch palm out point thumbs up
Arm gestures
wave hand sideways cross arms put arm around
Facial gestures
frown smile blush look down
2 Can you tell some commonly used gestures
concerning hand arm and face
Preparation
Human Body and SayingsHuman Body and Sayings
Directions
In English we can find a lot of interesting sayings or phrases related to our body Try to name some with the pictures given
Preparation
Better the head of an ass
than the tail of a horse
Figure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayingsFigure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayings
宁为鸡头不为凤尾
隔墙有耳
Walls have ears
言论没有根据站不住脚
The theories have not a leg to stand on
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than to persuade him
说服他简直比登天还难
Preparation
Proverbs and SayingsProverbs and Sayings Speech is silver silence is gold
Be swift to hear slow to speak
Give every man thin ear but few thy voice
Actions speak louder than words
言语是银沉默是金
听话要快说话要慢
多听别人言少让别人听
行动比言语响亮
Preparation
Reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Nodding your head up and down
Nodding your head up and down
It means ldquoI agreerdquo or it shows that you are paying attention
Pre-reading
Shaking your head
Shaking your head
It means you are saying ldquoNordquo or it shows that you are disappointed
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
It means ldquoCome hererdquo
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Introduction What ldquobody languagerdquo is (Para1)
ldquoBody languagerdquo is a term used to describe
____________________________________________
_____________________________of the body that send messages
facial expressions gestures and other movements
Reading-Text Structure
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Human Body and SayingsHuman Body and Sayings
Directions
In English we can find a lot of interesting sayings or phrases related to our body Try to name some with the pictures given
Preparation
Better the head of an ass
than the tail of a horse
Figure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayingsFigure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayings
宁为鸡头不为凤尾
隔墙有耳
Walls have ears
言论没有根据站不住脚
The theories have not a leg to stand on
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than to persuade him
说服他简直比登天还难
Preparation
Proverbs and SayingsProverbs and Sayings Speech is silver silence is gold
Be swift to hear slow to speak
Give every man thin ear but few thy voice
Actions speak louder than words
言语是银沉默是金
听话要快说话要慢
多听别人言少让别人听
行动比言语响亮
Preparation
Reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Nodding your head up and down
Nodding your head up and down
It means ldquoI agreerdquo or it shows that you are paying attention
Pre-reading
Shaking your head
Shaking your head
It means you are saying ldquoNordquo or it shows that you are disappointed
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
It means ldquoCome hererdquo
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Introduction What ldquobody languagerdquo is (Para1)
ldquoBody languagerdquo is a term used to describe
____________________________________________
_____________________________of the body that send messages
facial expressions gestures and other movements
Reading-Text Structure
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Better the head of an ass
than the tail of a horse
Figure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayingsFigure out the Chinese meanings of the following sayings
宁为鸡头不为凤尾
隔墙有耳
Walls have ears
言论没有根据站不住脚
The theories have not a leg to stand on
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than to persuade him
说服他简直比登天还难
Preparation
Proverbs and SayingsProverbs and Sayings Speech is silver silence is gold
Be swift to hear slow to speak
Give every man thin ear but few thy voice
Actions speak louder than words
言语是银沉默是金
听话要快说话要慢
多听别人言少让别人听
行动比言语响亮
Preparation
Reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Nodding your head up and down
Nodding your head up and down
It means ldquoI agreerdquo or it shows that you are paying attention
Pre-reading
Shaking your head
Shaking your head
It means you are saying ldquoNordquo or it shows that you are disappointed
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
It means ldquoCome hererdquo
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Introduction What ldquobody languagerdquo is (Para1)
ldquoBody languagerdquo is a term used to describe
____________________________________________
_____________________________of the body that send messages
facial expressions gestures and other movements
Reading-Text Structure
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Proverbs and SayingsProverbs and Sayings Speech is silver silence is gold
Be swift to hear slow to speak
Give every man thin ear but few thy voice
Actions speak louder than words
言语是银沉默是金
听话要快说话要慢
多听别人言少让别人听
行动比言语响亮
Preparation
Reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Nodding your head up and down
Nodding your head up and down
It means ldquoI agreerdquo or it shows that you are paying attention
Pre-reading
Shaking your head
Shaking your head
It means you are saying ldquoNordquo or it shows that you are disappointed
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
It means ldquoCome hererdquo
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Introduction What ldquobody languagerdquo is (Para1)
ldquoBody languagerdquo is a term used to describe
____________________________________________
_____________________________of the body that send messages
facial expressions gestures and other movements
Reading-Text Structure
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Nodding your head up and down
Nodding your head up and down
It means ldquoI agreerdquo or it shows that you are paying attention
Pre-reading
Shaking your head
Shaking your head
It means you are saying ldquoNordquo or it shows that you are disappointed
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
It means ldquoCome hererdquo
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Introduction What ldquobody languagerdquo is (Para1)
ldquoBody languagerdquo is a term used to describe
____________________________________________
_____________________________of the body that send messages
facial expressions gestures and other movements
Reading-Text Structure
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Nodding your head up and down
Nodding your head up and down
It means ldquoI agreerdquo or it shows that you are paying attention
Pre-reading
Shaking your head
Shaking your head
It means you are saying ldquoNordquo or it shows that you are disappointed
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
It means ldquoCome hererdquo
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Introduction What ldquobody languagerdquo is (Para1)
ldquoBody languagerdquo is a term used to describe
____________________________________________
_____________________________of the body that send messages
facial expressions gestures and other movements
Reading-Text Structure
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Shaking your head
Shaking your head
It means you are saying ldquoNordquo or it shows that you are disappointed
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
It means ldquoCome hererdquo
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Introduction What ldquobody languagerdquo is (Para1)
ldquoBody languagerdquo is a term used to describe
____________________________________________
_____________________________of the body that send messages
facial expressions gestures and other movements
Reading-Text Structure
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
Waving your hand while curling the fingers downwardupward
It means ldquoCome hererdquo
Pre-reading
Study the following movements of body language Then work in pairs to discuss what each gesture means in your culture
Introduction What ldquobody languagerdquo is (Para1)
ldquoBody languagerdquo is a term used to describe
____________________________________________
_____________________________of the body that send messages
facial expressions gestures and other movements
Reading-Text Structure
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Introduction What ldquobody languagerdquo is (Para1)
ldquoBody languagerdquo is a term used to describe
____________________________________________
_____________________________of the body that send messages
facial expressions gestures and other movements
Reading-Text Structure
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Nonverbal signals of different cultures may cause difficulties in learning a foreign language (Para2~5)
1) The gesture of ____________________________________
communicates a different message in different cultures
(Para 2) 2) _______________________ can also mean different things
in different countries (Para 3)
nodding the head up and down
Eye contact
3) Two basic gestures are used differently in ________
and _____________ to tell someone to come closer
(Para 4)
4) _____________________________________________
_________________ is also an important part of
communication
(Para 5)
The distance that we stand from someone during a conversation
Asia
North America
Reading-Text Structure
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Conclusion (Para6)
To communicate successfully in
a foreign language we need to
_________________________
__________
master the skill of culturalawareness
Reading-Text Structure
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
more than just hellip
不仅仅 ( 要做 )helliphellip
Reading-Sentence Study
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Anna Kournikova ( 安娜 middot库尔尼科娃 ) has more than just a pretty face she is really one of the girls who bring so much color to the tennis world
安娜 middot库尔尼科娃不仅仅漂亮她也确是为网球世界增色不少的女孩之一
Reading-Sentence Study
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
提到北京 2008年奥运会我们关心的不仅仅是经济利益更重要的是它的国际影响
When speaking of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing we concern more than just financial profits The more important thing is its international influence
Reading-Sentence Study
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
1 When you learn a foreign language you must learn more than just the vocabulary and the grammar （ Line 1 ）
当你学习一门外语的时候你要学的不仅仅是词汇和语法
Reading-Sentence Study
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
2 Visitors to other countries must be aware of the difference or they may send the wrong message （ Line 32 ）
or 可做并列连词
表示ldquo否则要不然rdquo
Reading-Sentence Study
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Wear the coat or you will catch cold
把大衣穿上不然会感冒的
她不可能有病否则她不会来的
She canrsquot be ill or she wouldnrsquot have come
Reading-Sentence Study
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
比较状语从句的倒装在 than 引导的复合句中如果谓语动词省略 且 两 句 的 主 语 进 行 比较 than 后可用倒装
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
Reading-Sentence Study
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Flying demands a much greater supply of energy than do most other forms of transportation
飞行所需的能量比其他运输方式所耗的能量大得多
她花在英语学习上的时间比其他同学都多
She spent more time on English study than did the other students
Reading-Sentence Study
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
3 Generally North Americans prefer more space than do Latin Americans and people from the Middle East (Line 35)
通常比起拉丁美洲和中东人来北美人更喜欢彼此间谈话距离远一点
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
The person 是句子的主语 who prefers more distance 是主语的定语从句 loses the fight 是谓语和宾语 when 引导的是状语从句
find oneself + 介词
发现自己处于某种状态
Reading-Sentence Study
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
School comes again and we find ourselves back into the classroom
又开学了我们发现我们又回到了教室里
Even if you have very good health insurance yourself you donrsquot know what situation you might find yourself in twenty or thirty years from now (Sentence often used by salesmen of insurance companies)
即使您今天很健康您也无法知道二十或三十年后您是怎样的状况
Reading-Sentence Study
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
4 The person who prefers more distance usually loses the fight when he finds himself with his back against the wall (Line 39)
想拉开距离的那个人退到背靠墙无路可退为止他的奋斗只好以失败告终
Reading-Sentence Study
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
1 term (Line 7 Para 1) n word or phrase used to express a definite
idea 名词术语
The userrsquos guide of that digital camera is full of technical terms那款数码相机的使用说明书中充满了 ( 专业 ) 术语
We may get familiar with quite a few legal terms by watching ldquoLegal Reportrdquo of CCTV
通过观看中央电视台的《今日说法》节目我们可以熟悉很多法律术语
Reading-Words amp Phrases
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
1 means (Line 9 Para 1)
n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
the means of substance (livelihood) 生活资料
the means of production 生产资料
by all means 想尽一切办法 by no means 决不一点都不
Reading-Words amp Phrases
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
2 means (Line 9 Para 1)n method process way by which a result may be obtained 方法手段
He could _____________________ other than jumping out of the window
他除了跳窗外找不到其它逃跑的方法
find no means of escape
Reading-Words amp Phrases
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
A red light is a signal to stop
红灯是停止前进的信号
This opinion poll is a clear signal to the President that the voters do not support his foreign policy
这项民意测验向总统清楚地表明选民们不支持他的外交政策
Reading-Words amp Phrases
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
In order to give your sister a pleasant surprise on her birthday Irsquoll _____________________ to start playing SHErsquos ldquoSuper Starrdquo her favorite song when she comes home
为了给你妹妹一个生日惊喜在她到家的时候我会给你暗号来播放她最喜欢的 SHE 的 Super Star
3 signal (Line 12 Para 2) n sign gesture sound etc that conveys a message demand etc 信号暗号
give you a signal
Reading-Words amp Phrases
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)n (state of) touching or coming together 接触联系
A scholar should____________________________ regularly 学者应该经常接触新思想
Pi Zi Cairsquos online novel ________________________ is quite popular among the youngsters across the Taiwan Straits
痞子蔡的网络小说《第一次的亲密接触》深受海峡两岸年轻人的喜爱
come into contact with new ideas
ldquoThe First Intimate Contactrdquo
Reading-Words amp Phrases
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
如果您想了解更多的关于我公司产品的情况请与我们当地的代理商联系
If you wish to know more information about our products please contact our local agents
vt get into touch with (sb) 与（某人）接触会晤联系
4 contact (Line 22 Para 3)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
5 embarrassed (Line 27 Para 3)
adj uncomfortable or ashamed 尴尬的
She was embarrassed to see her husband talking so loudly at the party
看见自己的丈夫在聚会上那么高声地谈话她感到很难堪
The couple sat in embarrassed silence
这对夫妻尴尬地坐着彼此无言
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
vt cause mental discomfort or anxiety to (sb)
使helliphellip困窘使helliphellip局促不安使helliphellip不安
How to properly put Saddam Hussein into trial
_______________________________________
如何适当地审判萨达姆 侯赛因是一个一直让美国政府感到尴尬的问题
5 embarrass (Line 27 Para 3)
constantly embarrasses the US government
Reading-Words amp Phrases
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
The smoke from the campfire curled upwards
营火所释放的烟缭绕上升
The dog curled (itself) up on the rug
狗蜷着身子卧在地毯上
6 curl (Line 32 Para 4)
vt amp vi twist 使卷曲扭曲长成卷曲状
Reading-Words amp Phrases
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
Smokers ___________________________
of cigarette smoking to their own health
吸烟者很清楚吸烟对他们自身健康的种种危害
are well aware of the dangers
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Before the group match of Euro 2004 Greek football fans ___________________________ that their national team could take back the champion
在 2004 年欧洲足球锦标赛小组赛之前希腊球迷没有意识到自己的国家队有夺冠的可能性
7 be aware of (Line 33 Para 4)
having knowledge or realization of sbsth 知道意识到 觉察到
were not aware of the possibility
Reading-Words amp Phrases
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
awareness (Line 47 Para 6)n knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation 意识
The police are trying to increase _________________
of illegal pyramid sales
警方正尽全力提高大众对于非法传销的（防范）意识
public awareness
Reading-Words amp Phrases
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
8 prefer (Line 39 Para 5)
vt choose rather like better 宁可宁愿（选择）更喜欢
I preferred red wine to white
我喜欢红葡萄酒不太喜欢白葡萄酒
I should prefer you not to stay (that you did not stay) there too long
我倒希望你不要在那儿呆得太久
Most celebrities prefer to avoid the attention of the mass media 大多数名人选择回避媒体的关注
Reading-Words amp Phrases
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
vi act in a certain way 举动表现
He behaved with great courage on the battlefield 他在战场上表现得非常勇敢
He behaved badly towards her
他待她很差
Reading-Words amp Phrases
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
vt act well [~ oneself]
使helliphellip举止规矩使helliphellip举动好
The child behaved herself all day
这个孩子终日规规矩矩
Behave yourself 规矩点儿
9 behave (Line 45 Para 6)
Reading-Words amp Phrases
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)
行为举止品行待人的态度
__________________ showed
that she was angry
从她奇怪的行为可以看出她
生气了
Her strange behavior
n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
Reading-Words amp Phrases
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Peter won a prize for his good behavior at school
彼得在学校里因品行优秀而获奖
behavior (Line 43 Para 6)n way of behaving manners (good or bad) treatment shown toward others
行为举止品行待人的态度
Reading-Words amp Phrases
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
10 occur (Line 42 Para 6)
vi come into being as an event or a process take place happen 发生
Donrsquot let the mistake occur again
不要让这种错误再次发生
The traffic accident occurred at five orsquoclock
那起交通事故发生在五点钟
Reading-Words amp Phrases
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
词义辨析 occur happen take place
既可用 happen 也可用 occur 来表达某事件是偶然发生但 occur 要比 happen 更正式
eg When did the explosion happenoccur
那起爆炸事故是什麽时候发生的
Reading-Words amp Phrases
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
短语 take place 用来表达某事件是事先安排好必然会发生的
eg When will the wedding take place
婚礼何时开始
词义辨析 occur happen take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
请用 occur happen 或 take place 的适当形式填空
Donrsquot let this _________ again
If anything _________ to the machine please let me know
Presidential elections _________ every four years in the USA
occur
happens
take place
Reading-Words amp Phrases
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
11 add (Line 46 Para 6)
vt put something with something else 添加
The cooks are adding seasoning to the sauce
厨师们正在调味汁中加作料
He was expected to add his name to the list
他希望把自己的名字加入名单中
Reading-Words amp Phrases
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
to look directly into a personrsquos eyes
to curl the fingers downward upward while waving onersquos hand
to increase decrease the personal conversation distance
cultural awareness
直视某人
挥手时手指朝下 朝上
拉开 缩小交谈时的距离
文化认知
Post-reading
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Directions Read the following words from a freshman who is talking about a problem Write a passage giving advice to him Start with the sentence ldquoTo solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skillsrdquo
ldquo When I go to English corner I feel nervous Those fluent Chinese speakers make me nervous native speakers make me nervous even greetings from others make me nervous Everything there makes me nervousrdquo
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
To solve your problem you should pay more attention to your communication skills When you go to English corner a brand new experience itrsquos quite natural for you to feel constrained ( 拘谨 ) and nervous However what you should do is to adapt to the new environment as soon as possible
Here I would like to offer you some useful tips
The first tip is to relax and to be open-minded Donrsquot be too reserved ( 保守 ) Say ldquoHirdquo to people with whom you want to talk and then introduce yourself to them However you may find that you have nothing to say after the self-introduction and people around you also become silent What should you do then
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
So the second tip is to prepare some topics in advance When choosing topics you must bear in mind that the topics you select should be interesting and familiar to other people
Thirdly body language including eye contact gestures postures and facial expressions can be a good helper Try to guess the meaning from nonverbal ( 非言语的 ) language And you may also use body language to make yourself understood when your limited vocabulary cannot convey ( 表达 传达 ) your ideas clearly
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
Last but not least use a sense of humor in communication It is unavoidable to have some misunderstanding and tension with others but humor can lighten the touchy ( 棘手的 麻烦的 ) situation effectively
With the four tips mentioned above you will surely overcome your nervousness in English corner Why not have a try
Writing Practice
