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New Practical English 1 Passage I Passage I The Way Americans The Way Americans Greet Greet Passage Passage II II A Little A Little About Me About Me Unit Unit One One

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Slide 2 New Practical English 1 Passage I Passage I The Way Americans Greet The Way Americans Greet Passage II Passage II A Little About Me A Little About Me Unit One Slide 3 New Practical English 1 Passage I Related Information Related Information Intensive StudyIntensive Study PracticePractice Slide 4 New Practical English 1 Greeting The simplest thing to say is "Good morning," "Good afternoon'" or "good evening." This greeting is given to one whom you know only slightly, or to any one you are passing quickly. "How are you" is usually used when you are not in such a hurry. No answer is expected other than " Fine, thank you." "hello " is the commonest form of greeting between good friends. Text-related Information Slide 5 New Practical English 1 When to Shake Hands It is customary to shake hands when you first meet someone. And usually friends shake hands when they meet after not having seen each other for some time. However it is not necessary to shake hands. Text-related Information Slide 6 New Practical English 1 Mr.: a courtesy title for any male adult not styled Sir, Dr. etc. used before the mans family name or his position. Text-related Information Slide 7 New Practical English 1 Mrs.: a courtesy title for any married woman not styled lady, Dr.etc. used before her husbands surname. Text-related Information Slide 8 New Practical English 1 Ms.: a courtesy title for a woman, whether she is married or not, followed by the family name. Text-related Information Slide 9 New Practical English 1 Miss: A title used to address an unmarried woman or a girl. It is followed by the family name. Miss can also be used as the title of address to an (esp. unknown) unmarried woman. In this case, it is not followed by the name. Text-related Information Slide 10 New Practical English 1 Lady: a courtesy title for a woman with dignity or social grace. It is also an English title for the wife of a knight or a baronet. Text-related Information Slide 11 New Practical English 1 Dr. (Doctor): the title of a medical practitioner or the title of the holder of the highest university degree. e.g. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Text-related Information Slide 12 New Practical English 1 Prof. (Professor): The title to address a university teacher of the highest rank in a faculty. Text-related Information Slide 13 New Practical English 1 Officer: The title to address a person holding a public appointment, a position of responsibility and trust, such as a policeman or a customs officer. Text-related Information Slide 14 New Practical English 1 Sir: A form of polite address to a man; A title preceding the first name of a knight ( ) or a baronet ( ); A form of address in writing to a stranger or in business letters. Text-related Information Slide 15 New Practical English 1 Formation of Common English Names A common English name is usually composed of two or three parts: the first name is also called forename. If the person is a Christian, his first name will be given at his baptism, so it is also called the given name or the Christian name. Middle name is the second given name. When written, middle name is often shortened to the initial letter. Surname is often the fathers family name, so it is also called family name or last name. For example: Anne Louise Strong, George B. Show. Text-related Information Slide 16 New Practical English 1 Text Intensive Study Difficult Sentences Important Words Slide 17 New Practical English 1 The Way Americans Greet The Way Para. 1 Americans often greet each other simply with Helloor Hi. They believe such an informal greeting often implies a close and friendly relationship. Similarly, Americans do not have a formal farewell. They will just wave good-bye to the whole group. Or perhaps, they will simply say Bye, So long or Speaking of time, Ive got to run and then leave. To Americans, a friendly and informal relationship is thegreetrelationshipwaveSpeaking of most important thing. Text Slide 18 New Practical English 1 Para. 2 Yes, a proper introduction will leave a good first impression upon others. However, American introductions are usually rather simple. In the United States, most people dont like using Mr., Mrs. or Miss in introductions. They find these terms too formal. They prefer first names to formal titles in most cases. For example, a gentleman may say, Glad to meet you. Im Miller. But call me Paul.leaveimpressionHoweverpreferMiller Text Slide 19 New Practical English 1 Sometimes a woman you meet for the first time may say, Dont call me Mrs. Smith. Just call me Sally. So when your American friends do not use your last name or titles, dont feel that they have been impolite. They only want to show friendliness. call Text Slide 20 New Practical English 1 Para. 3 When you first get to know an American, he may ask you, Where do you work? Are you married? or Do you have children? Such questions may be too personal to Europeans. But Americans do sometimes ask such questions. They would like to get answers to these questions. In this way they can get better acquainted with you and have a topic for beginning conversation with you. doIn this wayacquainted with Text Slide 21 New Practical English 1 Difficult Sentences The Way Americans Greet Example: I think the way she runs her bookshop is worth studying. in which is omitted after the way in... way means (to do something) by means of a certain method. Slide 22 New Practical English 1 Speaking of... time, Ive got to run. Example: Speaking of books, I should have returned the ones I borrowed last month. a present participle clause used as an adverbial of cause/time. It means when it comes to time, Im reminded of Difficult Sentences Slide 23 New Practical English 1 However, American introductions are usually rather simple. Example: Money is important. However, you cannot buy happiness with money. a conjunct to denote a contrast of this sentence to the previous one. It means in Chinese. Difficult Sentences Slide 24 New Practical English 1 Glad to meet you. Im Miller. But call me Paul. family name given name Example: Addressing others by their given name usually implies a sort of informal and friendly relationship. Difficult Sentences Slide 25 New Practical English 1 Example: Most people hate the cold weather, but some people do enjoy themselves in winter. Do is used here to emphasize the following verb. It means , But Americans do sometimes ask such questions. Difficult Sentences Slide 26 New Practical English 1 Example: In this way you can improve your spoken English and do better in the job interview. used here to introduce a coordinate clause, which further develops the topic being discussed. In this way they can get better acquainted with you and have a topic for beginning a friendly conversation with you. Difficult Sentences Slide 27 New Practical English 1 Important Words greet: v. say words of welcome to, express ones feelings on receiving sb. FOR EXAMPLE It is important for the students to learn how to greet people in English. The American professor greets his students with Morning! Slide 28 New Practical English 1 relationship: n. particular connection or relation; instance of being related FOR EXAMPLE He is making efforts to develop a lasting relationship with Lizzy. Important Words Slide 29 New Practical English 1 relationship Translation The teacher has a very good relationship With her students. Important Words Slide 30 New Practical English 1 wave: v. move ones hand to and fro, up and down (to give a greeting or say goodbye) FOR EXAMPLE When Jane waved goodbye to her Chinese friends, she could hardly hold back her tears. The policeman waved him nearer. Important Words Slide 31 New Practical English 1 leave: v. go away from; fail or neglect to take/bring sth. FOR EXAMPLE FOR EXAMPLE The beautiful city has left a deep impression upon our mind. He is going to leave for Australia next week. Im sorry. I have left my umbrella in your car. Important Words Slide 32 New Practical English 1 impression : n. effect produced on the mind or feelings FOR EXAMPLE The teacher has made a deep impression upon my mind with his devotion to teaching. Whats your first impression upon him? Important Words Slide 33 New Practical English 1 impression Translation His speech made a strong impression upon the audience. make a strong impression upon Important Words Slide 34 New Practical English 1 prefer : v. like better, would rather do FOR EXAMPLE FOR EXAMPLE I prefer to have the meeting in the morning rather than in the afternoon. Which do you prefer, tea or coffee? Many people prefer cycling to driving. Important Words Slide 35 New Practical English 1 call: v. & n. address, name, ring sb. up FOR EXAMPLE He is so tall that many of his friends call him Sky. This tropical fruit is called coconut. Please give me a call if you need my help. Important Words Slide 36 New Practical English 1 acquaint : v. make familiar with, get to know, reveal to sb. FOR EXAMPLE I have become acquainted with my new duties. You should try to acquaint him with the facts of the case. Important Words Slide 37 New Practical English 1 acquaint Translation I am already acquainted with him. Important Words Slide 38 New Practical English 1 Read and Think Read and Complete Read and Simulate Read and Translate Practice Slide 39 New Practical English 1 1 Answer the following questions according to the text. Read and Think 1What does an informal greeting really mean to Americans? It means a close and friendly relationship. Slide 40 New Practical English 1 2Why dont most Americans like using titles in introductions? They find these terms too formal. 3What do your American friends want to show when they address you with your first name? They only want to show their friendliness. Read and Think Slide 41 New Practical English 1 4 Why do Americans ask you some personal questions? They want to know more about you so that they can begin a talk with you. Read and Think Slide 42 New Practical English 1 2. Fill in the blanks without referring to the passage. Read and Complete Americans often 1 each other simply with Hello or Hi. They believe such an 2 ________ greeting often implies a close and 3 ________ relationship. greet informal friendly Slide 43 New Practical English 1 Read and Complete Similarly, Americans do not have a 4 _______ farewell. They will just 5 ______ good-bye to the whole group. Or 6 _________, they will simply say Bye or So long and then 7 _______. To Americans, a friendly and informal relationship is the most important thing. formal wave perhaps leave Slide 44 New Practical English 1 3. Complete each of the following statements according to the passage. 1Most Americans prefer not to ___________________ in introductions. 2They like to ______________ in most cases. 3Mrs. Smith, Just _____________. use Mr., Mrs. or Miss use first names call me Sally Read and Complete Slide 45 New Practical English 1 4You should feel __________ when your American friends do not use your last name or titles in addressing you. 5This passage tells us that Americans are quite ________________. glad/happy informal/friendly Read and complete Slide 46 New Practical English 1 4. Fill in the blanks with the proper words and expressions given below, changing the form if necessary. Read and Complete accept acquaint with leave prefermean personalname speaking ofget to know 1I believe that IOC (International Olympic Committee) has __________ Beijing for the 2008 Olympic Games. named Slide 47 New Practical English 1 Read and Complete accept acquaint with leave prefermean personalname speaking ofget to know 2The new look of the city __________ a very deep impression upon those foreign visitors. 3I __________ to keep in touch with my friends through e-mail. has left prefer Slide 48 New Practical English 1 Read and Complete accept acquaint with leave prefermean personalname speaking ofget to know 4Of course our __________ relationship is very good. But business is business. personal 5 The professors of the department only __________ neatly-typed papers. accept Slide 49 New Practical English 1 Read and Complete accept acquaint with leave prefermean personalname speaking ofget to know 6To him, success in the interview ________ a chance to work for the famous software company. 7__________ greeting, would you please give me an example to use in English? means Speaking of Slide 50 New Practical English 1 Read and Complete accept acquaint with leave prefermean personalname speaking ofget to know 8You will like the strict professor when you __________ him better. 9We are not well _______________ all the facts. get to know acquainted with Slide 51 New Practical English 1 5Translate the following sentences into English. 1 , It is our impression that an English gentleman often takes an umbrella with him. with our impression Read and Translate Slide 52 New Practical English 1 Read and Translate 2 To the students, the introduction to the cultural background is the best part of the book. introduction to the cultural background Slide 53 New Practical English 1 Read and Translate 3 When we talk with a foreign lady, in most cases we should not ask such personal questions as her age. in most cases personal questions Slide 54 New Practical English 1 4 Many young people prefer pop songs to old songs. They think pop singers are very cool. preferto Read and Translate Slide 55 New Practical English 1 5 This beautiful and clean city has left a deep impression upon foreign tourists. leave a deep impression Read and Translate Slide 56 New Practical English 1 Read and Translate 6 Professor Lu Yang stood on the planes entrance and waved good-bye to us. wave good-bye Slide 57 New Practical English 1 Read and Simulate 6Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English Sentences and translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences. Slide 58 New Practical English 1 Read and Simulate 1 American people often greet each other simply with Hello or Hi. Young people often keep in touch with e-mail. Now you try ( local accent ) We often express our happiness with a smile. She often speaks with a strong local accent. Slide 59 New Practical English 1 Read and Simulate 2 Similarly, American people do not have a formal farewell. Similarly, there are also many proverbs in Chinese. Now you try Similarly, Professor Green couldnt bear laziness. Similarly, they dont want to depend upon others. Slide 60 New Practical English 1 Read and Simulate 3 Speaking of time, Ive got to run. Speaking of tea, Ive got to have a drink of hot tea first. Now you try Speaking of English, Ive got to go to a class. Speaking of business cards, Ive got to print some more now. Slide 61 New Practical English 1 Read and Simulate 4 To Americans, a friendly, informal relationship is the most important thing. To the parents, a healthy child is the most essential thing. Now you try To a businessman, profit is the most important thing. To me, a happy family is the most valuable thing. Slide 62 New Practical English 1 Read and Simulate 5A proper introduction will leave a good first impression upon others. A sweet smile will add a pleasant look to your face. Now you try A humorous sentence will give a lively touch to the lesson. A friendly greeting will make a good beginning for a talk. Slide 63 New Practical English 1 Read and Simulate 6 In the United States, introductions are usually rather simple. In Japan, greetings are usually rather formal. Now you try In China, family relationships are usually rather close. In my hometown, companies are usually rather small. Slide 64 New Practical English 1 Read and Simulate 7They prefer first names to formal titles. English people prefer coffee to tea. Now you try These boys prefer football to basketball. I prefer Chinese food to Western food. Slide 65 New Practical English 1 Read and Simulate 8 Such questions may be too personal to Europeans. Such a life may be too hard to the little girl. Now you try Such an ending may be too hasty to me. Such weather may be too hot to the tourists. Slide 66 New Practical English 1 Related Information Related Information Intensive StudyIntensive Study PracticePractice Passage II Slide 67 New Practical English 1 Self-introduction This passage is a self-introduction. It is in a casual and informal style. We can see the speakers humor and friendliness in his self- introducing speech and his attitude towards work and life. Text-related Information Slide 68 New Practical English 1 Mike Adams The name can be translated as . Mike is the simplified form for Michael. Some other examples are: Richard ---Dick Robert ---Rob Thomas ---Tom Christina--- Chris Elizabeth--- Lizzy Catherine---Cathy (Kathy) Text-related Information Slide 69 New Practical English 1 Text Intensive Study Difficult Sentences Important Words Slide 70 New Practical English 1 Text A Little About Me Para. 1 Hello, Im Mike Adams. Im an English teacher. Do you want to know something about me? Para. 2 I was born in England. Then my family moved to America when I was 10. Im tall, and I have a gentle face. My hair is dark brown but there is not too much left on the top of my head. I used to be a sportsman with a strong body, but now my muscles have become soft, and my stomach is getting a little largermovedgentlenot too much left Slide 71 New Practical English 1 each year. I try to be kind to other people, but sometimes Im very stubborn and never change my mind. I want to be an honest person. Im very organized in both work and life. When I go on holiday, I carefully make a list of things to take, and I pack my bags two or three days before I leave. I like to have everything under control, and I dont want any last-stubborn organizedpackI like tocontrol minute panic. panic Text Slide 72 New Practical English 1 Para. 3 Now Im teaching in a university in China. I love this country, and I also want my students to love me. So I work hard, and I like to look neat and tidy. I always wear a jacket and tie. Of course, I become a different person at home. I change into old but comfortable clothes. My work keeps me busy until quite late at night. But I usually find time to sit and talk with my wife and children. Even though I enjoy working very hard each day at the university, I still feel that my family is more important than anything else. wear a jacket and tieOf courseEven though Text Slide 73 New Practical English 1 Difficult Sentences (Para. 2) My hair is dark brown but there is not too much left on the top of my head. refers to the hair The past participle phrase is used to modify the pronoun much. Translation: Example: I have so much work to do in the lab. But there is little time left before the end of the year. Slide 74 New Practical English 1 (Para. 2) I like to have everything under control, and I dont want any last-minute panic. Translation: used as a compliment Last-minute is used as a pre- modifier of panic. Example: She likes everything in its place, and she doesnt want anything in disorder. Difficult Sentences Slide 75 New Practical English 1 Difficult Sentences (Para. 3) I always wear a jacket and tie. Translation: No article is used before tie. eg. a lock and key Example: The lady came to the village in a horse and cart . Slide 76 New Practical English 1 Difficult Sentences (Para. 3) Of course, I become a different person at home. Translation: Example: The wedding dress is very beautiful. Of course, the price is also quite high. A transitional phrase is used here to denote a concession, meaning Slide 77 New Practical English 1 It introduces a concessive clause. Difficult Sentences (Para. 3) Even though I enjoy working very hard each day at the university, I still feel that my family is more important than anything else. Translation: , Example: Even though they enjoy the beautiful scenery in the port city, they still miss their hometown in the mountains. It is an object clause of the verb feel. Slide 78 New Practical English 1 Important Words move: v. change position; live in a different place FOR EXAMPLE He moved his chair near the window. We are moving (house) next week. Lets move the box to the other room. Slide 79 New Practical English 1 gentle: a. friendly, mild, not rough or violent I enjoy the gentle breeze so much. Her gentle manners make her popular among the pupils. He always wears a gentle smile on his face. guesswork Important Words Slide 80 New Practical English 1 stubborn: a. obstinate, determined, difficult to persuade or deal with FOR EXAMPLE The boy is as stubborn as a mule. You shouldnt be that stubborn in this case. I know she is too stubborn to change her mind. Important Words Slide 81 New Practical English 1 organize : v. arrange in a system, put into working order, make preparations for FOR EXAMPLE The Students Union will organize a party on the New Years Day. All the work is organized in a systematic way. He is very good at organizing. Important Words Slide 82 New Practical English 1 pack: v. put things in a box, bundle, bag, etc., get ready for a journey FOR EXAMPLE Have you packed the clothes into the trunk? You should begin packing at once. Im busy packing for a business trip to Shanghai tomorrow. Important Words Slide 83 New Practical English 1 control: v. & n. power to direct, order or constrain; check, regulate FOR EXAMPLE This child lacks parental control. Things there are completely out of control. She tried her best to control her temper. Important Words Slide 84 New Practical English 1 panic: a. & n. unreasoning, uncontrolled, quickly spreading fear ( ) FOR EXAMPLE There is always danger of a panic when a cinema is on fire. Dont be panic. There is no danger. The children were panic-stricken. Important Words Slide 85 New Practical English 1 Read and Judge Read and Rewrite Read and Translate Practice Slide 86 New Practical English 1 7 Are the following statements true or false according to the passage? Write T/F accordingly. Read and Judge 1 We could address the writer as Mr. Mike. 2 The writer lived in England before he came to China. F F Slide 87 New Practical English 1 Read and Judge 3 He is a little bald-headed ( ) and a little bit overweight. 4 He does not like sports any longer. T F 7 Are the following statements true or false according to the passage? Write T/F accordingly. Slide 88 New Practical English 1 Read and Judge 5Sometimes it is difficult to make him change his mind. 6He has a good habit of planning things well and getting everything ready ahead of time. T T 7 Are the following statements true or false according to the passage? Write T/F accordingly. Slide 89 New Practical English 1 Read and Judge 7 He likes to be presentable ( ) at the university and comfortable at home. 8 He has a lot of time during the day to talk with his wife and children. T F 7 Are the following statements true or false according to the passage? Write T/F accordingly. Slide 90 New Practical English 1 Read and Judge 9 He doesnt like his job very much because it keeps him busy until late at night. 10 To him, family is of the greatest importance F T 7 Are the following statements true or false according to the passage? Write T/F accordingly. Slide 91 New Practical English 1 Read and Rewrite 8 Rewrite the above story in the third person. You can begin the passage like this: Mike Adams is an English teacher. Do you want to know something about him? Slide 92 New Practical English 1 Read and Rewrite Mike Adams is an English teacher. Do you want to know something about him? He was born in England. Then his family moved to America when he was 10. He is tall, and he has a gentle face. His hair is dark brown, but there is not too much left on the top of his head. He used to be a sportsman with a strong body, but now his muscles have become soft, and his stomach is getting a Key Slide 93 New Practical English 1 Read and Rewrite little larger each year. He tries to be kind to other people, but sometimes he is very stubborn and never changes his mind. He wants to be an honest person. He is very organized in both work and life. When he goes on holiday, he carefully makes a list of things to take and he packs his bags two or three days before he leaves. He likes to Key Slide 94 New Practical English 1 Read and Rewrite have everything under control, and he doesnt want any last-minute panic. Now Mike is teaching in a university in China. He loves this country, and he also wants his students to love him. So he works hard, and he likes to look neat and tidy. He always wears a jacket and tie. Of course, he becomes a different person at home. Key Slide 95 New Practical English 1 Read and Rewrite He changes into old but comfortable clothes. His work keeps him busy until quite late at night. But he usually finds time to sit and talk with his wife and children. Even though he enjoys working very hard each day at his university, he still feels that his family is more important than anything else. Key Slide 96 New Practical English 1 Read and Translate 9 Translate the following sentences into Chinese. 1Welcome to the Chinese Culture Club. You can learn Chinese painting and Beijing opera here. Slide 97 New Practical English 1 Read and Translate 2 I was born in the north. Then my family moved to a city in the south. Slide 98 New Practical English 1 Read and Translate 3 They love China, and they like Chinese food very much. / Slide 99 New Practical English 1 Read and Translate 4 Her mother is of mixed blood. So she has brown hair but black eyes and yellow skin. Slide 100 New Practical English 1 Read and Translate 5 Linda used to be a dancer, but now she is a bit overweight. Slide 101 New Practical English 1 Read and Translate 6He is a serious scientist in the lab, but at home he is a loving father.