U2_R-E_体验英语4册.ppt

Some well meaning articles and presentations on cultural differences have a potential to do more harm than good and may not be as amusing. potential a. — that may happen or become so, although not actually existing at present Examples The first and foremost of the CIA’s jobs is assessing the long-term potential threat to the United States by other countries. (Central Intelligence Agency ) Its important to draw out a childs potential capacities More to learn Some well meaning articles and presentations on cultural differences have a potential to do more harm than good and may not be as amusing. Some articles and talks aim to help readers and audience to understand about cultural differences, but in fact, are likely to mislead them, as well as being uninteresting. distort v. — give an intentionally false or dishonest, or exaggerated account of Examples Information on the Web can be distorted to influence what people think about the world and what they do. His face was distorted by rage. participate in v. — take part in Examples We actively participate in mass sports activities such as the city marathon. accompany v. — be provided or exist at the same time as something; go with, esp. on a journey Examples Let me accompany you to the restaurant. recommendation n. — advice or suggestion Examples My teacher wrote me a letter of recommendation to support my job application. 4. Likewise, just like in the “real world”, a host of other unacceptable tendencies can be readily recognized online. Ex. 9 Read the following sentences carefully, and then make your own sentences using the patterns in red. A fish doesn’t know what water is. Likewise, we often do not think too much about the culture we are raised in. Reference Likewise, ________________________________________________. 5. On the Internet people are judged by their personality, beliefs and online actions, not by their physical appearance. Ex. 9 Read the following sentences carefully, and th