[文学]unit2TheEnglishReserveandPoliteness.ppt

The English Reserve and Politeness The English Reserve and Politeness Let’s warm up When talking about the English people, What’s your first impression on them? Fast Reading 12 min. to finish exercises A and B Let’s discuss together! Comprehension Para 1 Similarly, conversation in Britain is in general quiet and restrained and loud speech is considered ill-bred. Para 2. break down: to destroy sth. or make it disappear 破坏，打破，消除 e.g: break the barrier down: 消除障碍 Para 3. Within their hearts, the English are perhaps no less conceited than anybody else, but in their relations with others they value at least a show of modesty. produce an air of:创造出……的氛围 e.g: The road produced the air of desolateness. Para 5 Rules are the essence of sport, and sportsmanship is the ability to practise a sport in obedience to its rules, while also showing generosity to one’s opponent and good temper in defeat. Para 6 “Excuse me” is used as an advance apology for troubling somebody, as when passing in front of him or interrupting his conversation, or when putting a question to a stranger. Para 6 When the request is granted, and at any time when you are receiving something, however obviously you are entitled to it, you are always expected to say “Thank you.” entitle: v. give sb. a right to have or do sth. 授予某种权利或资格 be entitled to do sth: 有……的权利 If one side failed to honor the contract, the other side should be entitled to cancel it. Para 7 British people sometimes make offers purely out of politeness, not really expecting them to be accepted, and offers of this kind are refused with the same politeness. Para 8 be particular about: to pay attention to; to be elaborate about 对 ... 讲究,对....挑剔 She is very particular about what she wears.  alight vi. get down from a horse or vehicle （从马上或车上）下来 A bird alighted on the branch. adj.燃烧着的; 点亮着的 The house was alight with candles.  Exercises: Please finish Exercise C and D in 10minutes. You can discuss with your classmates. Th