unitWhen in Rome do as the Romans doPPT课件

1、PreparationPreparation If you received an invitation for a party which is to begin at 7 p.m., when will you arrive?第1页/共45页Have you experiencedculture shock?If yes,Please describe it to us!第2页/共45页 美国人最盛行在圣诞节互赠礼品。美国人认为单数是吉利的。有时只送三个梨也不感到菲薄，不同于中国人讲究成双成对。美国人收到礼物，一定要马上打开，当着送礼人的面欣赏或品尝礼物，并立即向送礼者道谢。礼物包装讲究，

2、里面却不一定是太贵重的东西。有时打开里三层外三层的精美包装，露出来的只是几颗巧克力糖而已。第3页/共45页 俄罗斯人送礼和收礼都极有讲究。俄罗斯人忌讳别人送钱，认为送钱是一种对人格的侮辱。但他们很爱外国货，外国的糖果、烟、酒、服饰都是很好的礼物。如果送花，要送单不送双，双数是不吉利的。 第4页/共45页 在德国送礼，对礼品是否适当、包装是否精美要格外注意，玫瑰是专送情人的，绝不可送给主人，德国人喜欢应邀郊游，但主人在出发前需用要细致周到的安排。 第5页/共45页 在阿拉伯，初次见面时不送礼，否则会被视为行贿；特别不能送礼物给有商务往来的熟人的妻子，更不可询问他们的家居情况；去阿拉伯人家参观做客

3、，千万不能盯住一件东西看个不停，那样阿拉伯主人一定要你收下这件东西，否则心里将鄙视你。 第6页/共45页 在法国送礼，一般选在重逢时。礼品选择应表示出对法国主人的智慧的赞美，应邀去法国人家用餐时，应送几枝不捆扎的鲜花。 第7页/共45页 日本人有送礼的习俗。但一般送些对其本人没什么用途的物品，这样收礼人可以再转送。日本人喜欢中国的丝绸和名酒及中药。到普通百姓家作客，送菊花(chrysanthemum)只能十五片花瓣(petal)，皇家徽章才有十六瓣的菊花 。第8页/共45页 拉丁美洲不能送刀剪，否则认为友情的完结，手帕也不能作为礼品，因为它是和眼泪相联系的。拉丁美洲人喜欢美国生产的小型家用产品

4、，比如厨房用具等。在拉美国家，征税很高的物品极受欢迎，最好不送奢侈品。 第9页/共45页Textual StructureTextual StructurePart I: (Para. 1-2) People form different cultures may have different ways of doing things and that is important in cross-cultural communications.Part II: (Para. 3-6) By citing examples of dos and donts in a number of coun

5、tries, the writer tells us how the cultures may differ in different parts of the world.第10页/共45页Part TwoPart TwoSection I (Para. 3): Customs in Japan.Section II (Para. 4): Customs in Sweden.Section III (Para.5): Customs in Mexico.Section IV (Para.6): Customs in Egypt.第11页/共45页Questions for Part I Ho

6、w is tipping different in Japan and Egypt? Is it customary for people to inquire about ones spouse and family in Saudi Arabia?第12页/共45页reward: N. & VA reward is a sum of money offered to anyone who give information about lost or stolen property or about someone who is wanted by the police.Severa

7、l days ago, a reward of 600,000 was offered for the arrest of the merciless murderer who killed a guard.something given or received in return for work, merit or servicesOne reward of being a teacher is thefeeling of being respected and loved.第13页/共45页 Reward sb (for sth/doing sth) Is this how you re

8、ward me for helping/ myhelp?His diligence and perseverance wererewarded when the offer from Harvarduniversity finally arrived. 第14页/共45页Inquire To ask about informationInquire aboutI called to inquire about railroad shuttle timetable.Inquire into: investigate something carefullyWe will inquire furth

9、er into this matter.Inquire after sb: ask about sbs health or welfareBeing thousands of miles far away from home, I usuallycall my parents up twice a week, inquiring after them.Inquire something of somebodyShe inquired of me most politely whether I would like tocontinue.第15页/共45页IntrudeIf you say th

10、at someone is intruding into a particularplace or situation, you mean that they are notwanted or welcome there.The press has been blamed for intruding intopeoples personal lives in an unacceptable way. Disturb or has an unwanted effect on somethingA translator shouldnt intrude his own opinions intow

11、hat hes translating.InvadeWell wipe out any enemy that dare to invade ourterritory. 第16页/共45页Private not (to be) revealed to others; secret, belonging to or for the use of one particular person orgroup only; personalThe public is fascinated by the private lives ofpublic figures.The Queen is making a

12、 private visit to Canada.In the newly amended constitution, the protectionfor private ownership of property is enhanced.Private enterprise/ school/ detective 第17页/共45页 Questions for Part IIHow has greeting custom changed in Japan?Why dont Japanese people invite guests totheir homes?Will Japanese peo

13、ple open the gift onreceiving it?第18页/共45页Bowing JapaneseClog and kimono第19页/共45页Extend become larger or longer in space or timeIt is reported that the hot weather will extend intomid-April. stretch out (a part of) the body at full length She stretched her neck up, wishing to catch aglimpse of that

14、famous actor.extend sth (to sb): offer or give sthOn behalf of my colleagues, I would like to extenda warm welcome to you, our distinguished visitors. 第20页/共45页Human Bodythroat 咽喉abdomen 腹部 shoulder 肩 back 背 waist 腰 hip 臀部 muscle 肌肉 joint 关节 blood vessel 血管 vein 静脉 artery 动脉 nerve 神经 forehead 额 temp

15、le 太阳穴 eyebrow 眉毛 第21页/共45页Modestnot large in amount, size, etc.Live in a modest little houseMay I make a modest suggestion?having or showing a not too high opinion of onesabilities, qualities He has got a drawer of certificate of merit, buthe is too modest to show off.第22页/共45页Frown N. & V.Draw

16、 ones eyebrows together, because they areannoyed, worried, or puzzled, or because they areconcentrating on thinkingShe looked up from her exam paperwith a worried frown. Peter frowns at the noise comingfrom the boys dormitory when theyare supposed to go to bed.Frown upon: disapprove ofsthSpeaking il

17、l of others behind theirbacks is always frown upon by us. 第23页/共45页 Wrap fold paper or cloth tightly round something tocover it completely Every Christmas even, Susan will be busing wrapping all the gifts up.Wrap somebody in cotton wool: protect sb too muchfrom dangers or risksThe children will get

18、spoiled if their parents always try towrap them in cotton wool.under wraps Those document will be kept under wraps for ten more years.第24页/共45页Dumpling wrappers Rolling pole dough making第25页/共45页Questions for Part IIWhy is wine considered an impropriategift for the Swedish people?What do Swedish peo

19、ple usually take withthem as a gift for the host?第26页/共45页How do the Mexican gentlemen showtheir chivalry?Why Mexico is referred to a country ofManana?第27页/共45页Attempt N. & V.The act of trying to do sth, especiallysomething that is difficultMy first attempt to make chocolate cakeswas a complete

20、failure.At the first/ second attemptShe successfully lifted a 69-Kilo barbell at the first attempt when all the othercontestants were still lingered at 65 kilos .第28页/共45页To try to do something especiallysomething that is difficultShe attempted very hard to hold back thetears, realizing nothing can

21、be done topersuade him to stay.All candidates must attempt Questions 1 to10.所有考生均须回答第1至10题. 第29页/共45页Go a long way: be of great helpA little kindness will go a long way withsome people. Self-confidence will go a long way towardsuccess.There is before us a heavy responsibilityand a long way to go. 第3

22、0页/共45页TasteSensation caused in the tongueIts not a pleasant conversation, because he hada strong taste of garlic.Taste of sth: first or early experience of sthThe first term paper gives me a taste of difficultyof doing academic research. Taste for sth: liking or preferenceShe has a taste for modern

23、 art.Be in good/bad/poor tasteI thought his jokes were in very poor taste.第31页/共45页Key to ExercisesVocabulary and structure 1. specific 2. acceptable 3. frowned upon 4. entertaining 5. Attempts 6. appointment 7. wait and see 8. customs 9. exact 10. privacy 11. perform 12. preferable第32页/共45页1. a 2.

24、a 3. a 4. a 5. b第33页/共45页JapaneseSwede/SwedishMexicanEgyptianSaudi Arabian第34页/共45页IVA1. Coffee is preferable to tea, 2. is far preferable to being taught in a large classroom3. Full-time work is definitely preferable to part-time work.第35页/共45页B1. If you should change your mind/Should you change yo

25、ur mind2. If he should fail/Should he fail3. If you should need any help/Should you need any help第36页/共45页V1. a.In western countries, it is customary to give people gifts at Christmas. b. In some cultures, it is customary for the bride to wear white.c. In China, it is customary to set off fireworks

26、in Spring Festival.第37页/共45页2.a.Traffic rules require that drivers come to a full stop when they see the red traffic light.b. The job requires that applicants have a college degree.c. Regulations require that students attend at least 90% of the lectures.第38页/共45页3.a.It is not uncommon for some students to cheat in the exams.b. It is not unusual for the primary school students to take the PETS.c. It is not unreasonable for you to ask him for help