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1、21I.I.UnderstandingUnderstandingText StudyUnderstandingAnswer the following questions:Answer the following questions:1.What are the two things Americans try to save?Time and labor(Para.1)21Time is regarded as _.(Para.2)2.What does time mean to Americans?Text StudyUnderstandingprecious resources21The

2、y do everything _.They start talking business _.They work hard at the task of saving time by _ _.3.How do Americans do everything?4.When do Americans start talking business?5.How do Americans save time?Text StudyUnderstanding(Para.3-7)in a rushquicklyproducing a steady flow of labor-saving devices21

3、To successfully solve a problemand to fulfill a job with speed is taken by _ as a sign of The _ consider it properto _.Text StudyUnderstanding21II.Structure AnalysisII.Structure AnalysisGeneral Statement+Illustration+EmphasisA.The Writing Model of the Passage:A.The Writing Model of the Passage:Text

4、StudyStructure Analysis What is the General Statement?What is the illustration?What does the writer emphasize?21The general statement(Para.12)The general statement(Para.12)Text StudyStructure Analysis What does the writer want to tell us?time-conscious Americans are _.21Illustration:(Para.37)Illustr

5、ation:(Para.37)the foreigners first impression of the U.Sthe foreigners first impression of the U.SText StudyStructure AnalysisPara.3:Everyone in the U.S.is in a rush.Para.4:Americans start talking business quickly.Para.5-7:Americans work hard to save time.21Emphasis by contrast(Para.8)Emphasis by c

6、ontrast(Para.8)Americans take it as a sign of skillfulness todo things quickly,while the foreignersconsider it proper to take time doing things.Text StudyStructure Analysis21B.The way to develop paragraphs:B.The way to develop paragraphs:The writer presents the general statement by giving specific d

7、etails,then telling the reasons.Text StudyStructure AnalysisGeneral Statement+Specific Details+Reason21WWo or rk k w wi it th h y yo ou ur r p pa ar rt tn ne er r a an nd d f fi in nd d o ou ut t t th he e G Ge en ne er ra al l S St ta at te em me en nt t,t th he e s sp pe ec ci if fi ic c d de et t

8、a ai il ls s a an nd d t th he e r re el la at te ed d r re ea as so on n in Paragraph 3:in Paragraph 3:TipsText StudyStructure Analysis21Text StudyStructure AnalysisGeneral statement:General statement:Specific details:Specific details:1._2._3._city people,hurrying to working time,precious drivers,a

9、brupt,people,push past The reason:The reason:_.This is because people value time highly _.Everyone is in a rush often under pressure21Text StudyStructure AnalysisGeneral statement:General statement:Specific details:Specific details:1._ 2._3._everyone,telephone,conduct business telephones,save,feet,t

10、ime Telephone service,superb,postal service,The reason:The reason:_.The U.S.is definitely a telephone countryefficient 21III.SummaryIII.SummaryAmericans are _ people.They valuetime and save it carefully.Time is a real,_ resource to them so every minute must _.Foreigners may think Americans are alway

11、s _ and under pressure.Smiles,shortconversations,and small exchanges with strangersdont exist because Americans dislike“_”too much time.Americans assess others_ rather than socially,so theycountin apreciouswastingtime-consciousprofessionallyText StudySummary(to be continued)hurry21start talking busi

12、ness immediately since they arealways _ of time.Americans work hard at _ time by producing a steady flow of labor-saving devices.They may have meetings using equipment like television screens and telephones rather than _.Solving a problem or doinga job successfully _ is taken as a signof _.The more

13、important the job,the more time and effort Americans will _ it.in personwith speedsavingskillfulnessconsciouspour into Text StudySummary21In English,you may find some expressionsformed by very common words,but theyare active and powerful.Whats on at the cinema tonight?今晚电影院上演上演什么？Whats he up to?他忙忙什

14、么呢?e.g.e.g.I.Active ExpressionsI.Active ExpressionsNotes to the TextActive Expressions 211.We are slaves to nothing but the clock.(L5)2.They will miss the ritual interaction that goes with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee(L23)3.To us has little or no relation to the significance of the matter at han

15、d.(L38)4.In America,too,a final agreement will normally be signed in person.(L39)Find out the active expressions:Find out the active expressions:Notes to the TextActive Expressions 211.nothing but+n./pron./to do 只 2.go with sth.伴随 3.at hand 在附近 临近的 4.in person 亲自，亲身Active ExpressionsActive Expressio

16、nsNotes to the TextActive Expressions 211.他成天什么也不干，只知道睡觉。2.幸福未必伴随金钱而来。3.他写东西时，手边总放着一本字典。4.在中国，要开银行账户，需本人亲自去 银行办理。TranslationTranslationNotes to the TextActive Expressions Tips211.There he did nothing but sleep all day long.2.Happiness doesnt necessarily go with money.3.When he writes,he always keep

17、a dictionary at hand.4.If one wants to open a bank account in China,he must go to the bank in person.Notes to the TextActive Expressions More Practice 211.她瘦得只剩下皮包骨了。2.健康欠佳与贫穷常常如影相随。3.圣诞节就要到了，你有什么节目吗？4.合同必须亲自去那签，不能邮寄的。Notes to the TextActive Expressions TranslationTranslation211.Shes nothing but ski

18、n and bones!2.Ill health often goes with poverty.3.The Christmas Day is almost at hand,have you got any idea for it?4.Youve to go sign for a contract in person,they cant just mail it.Notes to the TextActive Expressions Structure WritingStructure Writing Practical WritingPractical Writing21I.Structur

19、e WritingI.Structure WritingA General Statement Supported by Specific Details&Reasons Normally,a writer presents his statementat the beginning of a paragraph,andsupports it with specific details,then hellbriefly tell readers the reason(s).WritingStructure Writing21A general point:Computers will play

20、 an increasingly important role in our daily life.Specific details:1.Computers measure brain activity.2.Computers evaluate and treat sickness.3.Computers in car show us routes,take money from our bank.4.Home computers take care of regular duties at home.The reason:Computers are working efficiently.S

21、ample WritingSample WritingWritingStructure Writing21 Decide the topic.Write the topic sentence.Turn the topic sentence into HOW&WHY question.Before writing,outline details&reasons of the questions.Tips for writing effective sentencesTips for writing effective sentences:WritingStructure Writing21Com

22、puters will play an increasingly important role in our daily life.Computers could measure brain activity to determine the quality of our work.Doctors will use computers to evaluate and identify motor problems,figure out repair costs and locate repair shops.Home computers will take care of regular du

23、ties at home,help with homework and order food.This is because computers can work more efficiently for us.WritingStructure WritingSampleSample 21Write a composition about 160 words with the given topic.Use the writing skill we justdiscussed in this unit.Your TaskYour TaskWritingStructure WritingProt

24、ection of the environment has become a major concern of societyTopicTopicTips21 Specific details:teachers&pupils,specific meeting,discuss the protection of environmentcity planners,environment problems,take into considerationfactories,reduce pollution,at a high cost The reason:bad air&water pollutio

25、n affect everyone,cities to survive,businesses to make a profitTipsTipsFor your referenceWritingStructure Writing21Protection of the environment has become a major concern of society.In junior schools,teachers and pupils have specific meetings to discuss the questions of environment.City planners wi

26、ll take environmental problems into serious consideration.Factories will take every possible measure to reduce pollution even at a very high cost.This is because people realize bad air and water pollution affect everyone,making it difficult for cities to survive and for businesses tomake a profit.(F

27、or reference)(For reference)WritingStructure Writing21Letters of thanks are one of the most enjoyable letters people write and they are appreciated and expected in many instances in western culture.This is not the case in Chinese culture.In China,people prefer expressing their appreciation in person

28、.II.Practical WritingII.Practical Writing1.Thank-you Letters1.Thank-you Letters WritingPractical Writing21In western culture,however,even if you haveexpressed your thanks in person,a letter ofthanks must still be written.Every gift or favor,every courtesy or kindness,deserves to beacknowledged with

29、genuine thanks andappreciation.Remember,a letter of thanksdoesnt have to be long but it must be sincereand enthusiastic.WritingPractical Writing21China University of GeoscWuhan,Hubei,430074China6 Oct.,2010headingdateDear Sir,salutationBody of LetterYours sincerely,complimentary closeWan Linsignature

30、WritingPractical Writing21 Dear Linda,My visit with you last weekend was a real pleasure.Thank you for your hospitality.I enjoyed every moment.Yours sincerely,Joan2.Sample2.Sample WritingPractical WritingThanks for Ones Hospitality21Dear Lynn,I just love the vase you sent me!It is so delicate,yet so

31、gorgeous.It is one of the nicest birthday presents I haveever received.I will place the vase on our dining table and put the mostbeautiful flowers in it.You really should come and see foryourself how lovely the vase looks in our dining room.With love,and a special hug and kiss.Helen 3.Sample3.Sample Thanks for a GiftWritingPractical Writing21Write a note to thank someone for the gift given.In your letter you will1)express thanks for the gift given;2)state clearly how much you like it.4.Your Task4.Your TaskWritingPractical Writing