商务英语阅读课件第六章.pptx

CENTURY BUSINESS ENGLISH大连理工大学出版社阅读教程（基础篇I）（第四版）世纪商务英语 主编：王洗薇一分文档第一页，共八十九页。 Unit 6 Business Dining大连理工大学出版社第二页，共八十九页。 Business Language In this unit we’re going to introduce American food habits and some tips on table manners. You will meet a lot of words related to food and the practical reading will help you be familiar with the names of some popular western food. Of course you will also continue to learn some reading skills about how to identify the main idea of a paragraph by finding the topic sentence.第三页，共八十九页。 Business LanguageReading Skill FocusWords and ExpressionsPractical ReadingComprehensive Reading第四页，共八十九页。 Reading Skill FocusFinding the Main Idea (2) In last unit, we have talked about how to identify the subject of a paragraph. For this unit, topic sentences of a paragraph will be discussed. Topic Sentence at the Beginning In this type of paragraph, the author states its main idea (1) and then goes on to explain and develop that idea.第五页，共八十九页。 Reading Skill Focus Topic Sentence at the End In this type of paragraph, the author leads up to the main idea and then states it in the last sentence. Topic Sentence in the Middle In this type of paragraph, the author builds up to the main idea, states it in the middle of the paragraph and then goes on further explanations.第六页，共八十九页。 Reading Skill Focus Implied Main Idea Some paragraphs have no topic sentences. The main idea is implied, which means you have to figure it out by asking“What is the topic of the paragraph?”To find the answer to the question, you must see what subject is constantly being referred to. Once you have found the topic, ask yourself,“What is the author’s main point being made about the topic?”Your answer should be broad enough to include all the supporting details in the paragraph. This will be the main idea.第七页，共八十九页。 Reading Skill FocusA．Guided PracticeSample 1 American life has o