新世纪研究生公共英语教材阅读 B unit 1.ppt

Unit One Party Politics Judith Martin Cultural Knowledge Types of parties Birthday party General celebratory parties Housewarming party Office party Dance party Beach party (bonfire/balefire) Dinner party Cocktail party Kegger 【俚】啤酒聚会 New Years party Traditional parties (tea party, cocktail party) Marriage-related parties (Bachelor party, bachelorette party/hen party, [Jack and Jill party] bridal shower ) Ball舞会:a formal gathering for social dancing.  Prom (promenade)班级舞会 : a formal dance held for a high-school or college class typically at or near the end of the academic year. Masque化装舞会 : (or masquerade) a costume party at which masks are worn; a masked ball. cocktail party鸡尾酒会: A party at which different kinds of drinks or beverages are served. This type of party can range from extremely formal to very casual. For instance there are Cocktails and Cocktail Party - Guests are mostly standing and dress attire(服装) can range from business to casual. Cocktail Buffet - Small tables and chairs are set up for guests after they fill up their plates at the buffet station. The attire is usually formal or business attire. This event can last 2-3 hours. Cocktail Reception - The most formal event. Attire is very dressy for women and usually black tie for men. The reception can be held for a distinguished guest of honor or event, such as an opening of a new performing arts center or film premier. There is so much food that the reception can count as dinner and Champagne is always served. A cocktail is a style of mixed drink. A cocktail usually contains one or more types of liquor and flavorings, usually one or more of a liqueur, fruit, sauce, honey, milk or cream, spices, etc. Cultural Knowledge 六大基酒base和香甜酒 琴酒（Gin） 伏特加（Vodka） 兰姆酒（Rum） 龙舌兰（Tequila） 威士忌（Whisky） 白兰地（Brandy） 香甜酒; 利口酒(一种芳香的烈性甜酒) （Liqueur） 五大汽水Carbonated beverages 苏打汽水（Soda Water） 奎宁/开胃汽水（Tonic Water） 姜汁汽水（Ginger Water） 七喜汽水（7-UP） 可乐（Cola） About the author: Text Learning What