step_by_step_3000第二冊第四单元文本及答案.doc

Unit 4 Approaching Culture Part One Warming up Key words: gift luck People in all countries enjoy gifts. Sometimes the meanings are different in different cultures. Listen to the following dialogues and look at the pictures below. If it is not a proper gift in a certain country for an ordinary friend, cross out(×) the picture and check(√) the correct reason why it is not a proper gift. Tapescript: 1. Argentina Woman: This is interesting. Did you know that in Argentina you should never give clothing unless you know the person really well? Man: Dont give clothing? Why not? Woman: Clothing- even things like ties -- are too personal. Only good friends give them. Man: Huh? I never thought of a tie as being personal.., just uncomfortable. What should you bring? Woman: I dont know. Maybe something for thc house. 2. Switzerland Man: Were meeting Mr Mertz and his wife for dinner. Maybe I should bring flowers or something ... Yeah, Ill pick up some red roses. Woman: You dont want to bring roses. In Switzerland, they could be a symbol of love and romance. Man: Oh, I didnt know that. Woman: I think candy or chocolate might be better. 3. Italy Woman: Id like some flowers. Uh ... those. About ten, I guess. Man: Maam, I dont think you should give ten flowers. In Italy, even numbers -- 2, 4, 6, and so on -- are bad luck. Woman: Even numbers are bad luck? OK, Ill take nine flowers then. 4. Japan Woman: May I help you? Man: Im going to stay with a family in Japan. I need to get something for them. Woman: Pen sets are always a good gift. Man: Oh,thats a good idea. Lets see ... There are sets with a pen and pencil ... and bigger sets with four pens. Woman: Dont give a set of four pens -- in fact, dont give four of anything. Its bad luck: The Japanese word for four sounds like the word for death. Man: Thanks for telling me. Ill take the pen andpencil set. Woman: Good choice. These sets make very good gifts. After all, pens write in any language! Man: U