兴趣班(西方文化)

1、P14一 为什么要说”God bless you”而不是“Are you OK?”（1）打喷嚏的神话色彩（2）打喷嚏的“百科全说”（3）特色表达OneGod Bless You实景链接A: Why do you look so depressed? 你怎么看着不开心？B: I jumped the gun by building the garage before permission had been given. 我还未得到允许就抢先盖了车库。A: So have you got to pull it down? 那你现在是要把它拆倒吗？B: I am not sure about it.

2、 我还不确定。特色表达TwoSleep tight19世纪时，美国小孩睡前最爱听父母说Sleep tight and dont let the bedbugs bite. 睡个好觉，别让臭虫咬。实景链接A: I felt a little tired. Lets make the bed. 我觉得有点累了，咱们铺床睡吧。B: Well, I am wide awake. You go first. 我一点也不困，你先睡吧。A: All right. Remember to turn off the TV when you go to bed. Good night then. 好吧，你睡的时候

3、别忘了把电视关了。晚安。B:OK.Sleep tight. 好的，你好好睡。“聊”美国特色文化A:I am sneezing all the morning. People around me said bless you in response. I am really at loss about it.B: Thats normal. They did so to scare the devils around you.A: Its weird. Is that a tradition in your nation?B: Actually, we have been using this

4、expression since at least 77 AD.A: Do you know where did the tradition come from?B:There is no sure answer about it, but there are two stories about this.A:Wow, it arouses my curiosity, but I have to leave now. Tell me the stories next time. By the way, how should I reply to others “bless you”?B: Al

5、l you have to say is thank you.译文：A: 我今天一上午都在不停地打喷嚏。我周围的人都会回应我“保佑你”，我不知道为什么他们会这样。B:这很正常，他们这么做是为了驱赶走你身边的恶魔。A: 这太奇怪了，这是你们国家的传统吗？B: 事实上，我们早在公元77年的时候，就开始用这个表达了。A: 你知道这个习俗来源于哪里吗？B: 关于这个并没有确切的答案，但是有两个关于这个的故事。A:哇，这引起来我的好奇心，但是我现在得走了，你下次再告诉我。对了，如果别人对我说“保佑你”的时候，我需要怎么回应？B:你需要说的就是谢谢。P27二 原来迟到美国人看得这么重（1） 在美国，守时是

6、有素养的表现吗？（2） 切忌在美国迟到（3） 迟到的理由很重要（4）特色表达Onewring ones neck 很生气（气到想扭断某人的脖子）实景链接A:I am sorry, I am late again. 对不起，我又迟到了。B: I really want to wring your neck. I have to wait for you every time. 我真快要气死了，每次我都要等你。A: I apologize to you. I have something to say. 我要向你道歉，我有话要说。B: There is no necessity. Dont mak

7、e any excuse any more. 不用了，不要再编理由了。特色表达TwoHe is very clockwork. 他很守时。实景链接A: What do you think about John? 你觉得约翰这个人怎么样？B: He is reliable and responsible. 他很可靠也很负责。A: Why do you say that? 为什么这样说？B: Because he is very clockwork whenever we make appointment. 因为每次和他约会的时候，他都非常守时。拓展特色句1. You have been one

8、hour late. 你都迟到1小时了!2. Several times have I told you not to be late. 我不知跟你说过多少次不要迟到。3. Traffic is probably holding him up. 他可能在路上耽搁了。“聊”美国特色文化A: Hi, Betty. I am sincerely sorry for keeping you waiting so long. B: Its Okay. Can you tell me what happened?A: The baby sitter called suddenly that she cou

9、ldnt come to attend to Lizzy.B: So how about her now? Who is taking care of her?A: I called my mother-in law and turned to her for help. I waited at home until she arrived. So I am late. Please forgive me.B: No trouble at all. I read some magazines when waiting for you. Its interesting. So what woul

10、d you like to drink?A: Black coffee without milk. How about you?B: Id like to order a cup of tea.译文：A:你好，贝蒂，抱歉让你等了这么久。B: 没关系，你能告诉我是发生了什么事情吗？A: 保姆突然跟我打电话说她不能来照顾丽琪了。B: 她现在怎么样？谁在照顾她呢？A: 我给婆婆打电话了，向她求助。我一直在家等着她来，所以我迟到了。请你原谅我。B:没事，我在等你的时候看了会杂志，也挺有意思的。对了，你喝点什么？A:不加奶的黑咖啡。你喝点什么？B:我就来一杯茶。P38三 美国人的做客之道（1） 做客需要

11、带礼物吗？（2） 做客需要做些什么？（3）特色表达OneSpeaking of the devil 相当于中国的“说曹操，曹操到”实景链接A: Where is Sarah? 萨拉在哪里？B:Tom told me, he is going with her daughter to zoo. 提姆说她陪女儿。A: Look, whos here!看，那是谁！B:Well, speaking of the devil. 说曹操，曹操到。特色表达TwoThe Hong Kong dog 某人吃多吃坏了肚子实景链接A: Joe, whats wrong with you? 乔，你怎么了？B: I h

12、ave a touch of the Hong Kong dog. 我吃坏肚子了。A: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. 哦，真为你感到难过。B: I must have eaten something unhygienic. 我肯定是吃了一些不干净的食物。拓展特色句1. Drop by sometime. 有空再来串门吧。2. I feel awful I havent come to visit sooner. 没有及早来拜访，我觉得很过意不去。3. Please feel free to make yourself at home. 别客气，像在自己家一样。“聊”

13、美国特色文化A: Do you have time to hang out with me? I want to take something to Mr. Smiths family.B: Do you have anything in mind?A: Not yet, I am totally at sea for the presents. I asked him what I need take , but he said nothing.B:In general occasions, it might be flowers or candy. A: Well, I will choo

14、se a bouquet of flowers.B: By the way, you can buy something for his five-year old son.A: Thanks for your caution. When do you think its appropriate for me to arrive at his house?B: Just before ten minutes or five before the appointed time.A: Thanks very much. You know so much about hospitality in A

15、merica.译文：A:你有时间跟我出去逛逛吗？我想带点东西去史密斯家？B: 你想好买什么了吗？A:还没有，我现在完全不知道该买什么礼物。我问过他我需要带什么，但是他说什么都不用。B:一般情况下，送花或者糖果就可以。A:那我还是选择一束花吧。B:对了，你可以给他5岁的儿子买些东西。A:谢谢你的提醒，你觉得我们什么时候去他家比较好？B:就在约定时间的前10分钟或者5分钟就可以了。A：非常感谢，你对美国的做客之道还挺了解的。P47四 车文化中的美国味（1） 汽车对于美国的重要性无可取代（2） 美国为什么被称为“车轮上的国家”（3） 特色表达One My car went on the blink.

16、 指东西出了故障。实景链接A: Auto service center, how can I help you? 您好，汽车服务中心，有什么可以帮到您的？B: My car is one the blink. Can you send somebody to tow it away? 我的车出故障了。请你派人来拖车好吗？A: OK, your address please? 好的，请把您的地址告诉我。B: It is at 23 Madison Avenue. 麦迪逊大街23号。特色表达Twowhite elephant 累赘实景链接A:What are you doing recently?

17、 最近在忙什么？B:My wife and I are planning to buy a car. Well, what about the one you bought last year? 我老婆和我计划买辆车，你们去年买的那辆怎么样？A:That is such a white elephant; it burns lots of petrol and breaks down again and again. 那辆车真是个累赘，费油，还经常出故障。B:Oh, that really sucks. 哦，那可太糟糕了。拓展特色句1.I prefer full-size sedan, bec

18、ause its spacious. 我喜欢大型轿车。2. The latest convertible is very cool. 这个最新款敞篷车很拉风。3.This model is a gas log. 这款车很耗油。“聊”美国特色文化A:Good morning, what can I do for you, sir?B: Id like to buy a new or a second car and I dont care about its looking.A: How about this one? Its a perfect buy, which was driven by

19、 an old man. It was really the cream of the crop.B: But I dont want a sports car or a four-wheel drive. Just a Ford or Honda will be more suitable to me.A:Then I will recommend this Ford for you. It barely had any mileage and its in perfect condition.B: Wow, cool. How long is the warranty?A: It come

20、s with a 3-year warranty and the sticker price is 3000 dollars.B: The price looks to be close to my budget and I will take it.译文：A:早上好，先生，请问有什么需要的吗？B: 我想买一辆新车或者二手车，我不太在意样子。A:那这辆车怎么样？他以前的车主是一位老人，这辆车无可挑剔，简直是百里挑一。B:但是我不想要一辆跑车或者是四驱车，我觉得一辆福特车或本田就很适合我了。A：那我推荐你用这狂福特。它的行驶里数很少并且状况很好。B:哇，看起来不错。保修期是多久？多少钱？A:它的

21、保修期是3年，标价四3000 美元。B:价格很符合我的预算，我买了。P61五 不可小觑的美国咖啡文化（1） 美国人真的离不开咖啡吗？（2） 咖啡-美国的“饮料皇后：特色表达OneWell, well give her a coffee. 实景链接A: Mum, Mrs. Blair is going to retire so we are gonna give her a coffee after school today.妈妈，布莱尔夫人要退休了，所以今天放学后我们会给她开一个小联谊会。B: All right. Will you be home in time for dinner? 好的

22、，那你能赶回家吃晚饭吗？A: It depends. Dont wait for me. 得看情况，不用等我了。B:OK.Have fun. 那好，玩得开心点。特色表达TwoThis coffee is good to the last drop. 最后一滴咖啡都好喝了。实景链接A:I want a refill. What about you? 我想续杯，你呢？B: Me too. This coffee is good to the last drop. 我也想续，这咖啡真好喝。A:Would you like to put some milk into the coffee? It wi

23、ll taste better. 你要往咖啡里再加点儿奶吗？那样尝起来味道会更好的。B: OK, thank you. 好啊，谢谢。拓展特色句1. We lazed the whole afternoon away at a café. 我们在一家咖啡馆消磨了整个下午。2. Would you like some cream in your coffee? 你的咖啡要加点奶油吗？3. A black coffee for me. 我要一杯不加奶的咖啡。“聊”美国特色文化A: I really cant understand why you drink coffee everyday.

24、 B:I drink it for refreshment and improve my productivity. A: I just treat it as a caffeine kick to pull an all-nighter for finals.B: More than that, we drink coffee for socialization, such like business negotiation.A: Why do you have such tradition?B: It makes us look more professional in some degr

25、ee.A: So can you survive if you live without coffee?B: Then it will be a nightmare to me. I cant imagine.A: In fact, you can try some Chinese tea; it can also refresh you. 译文：A:我真的无法理解你们为什么每天都喝咖啡。B:我每天喝咖啡都是为了提神以及提高自己的效率。A:我只会在考试前突击的时候才喝咖啡。B：此外，我们还有在社交场合喝咖啡，比如商务谈判。A: 你们为什么会有这样的传统呢？B:某种程序上这样让我们看起来更加职业

26、。A：那么如果让你离开咖啡你可以生存下来吗？P67六 小费文化，你可驾驭得了？（1） 没有小费，会有服务吗？（2） 小费不是你想不给就不给（3） 各国都有小费吗？（4） 特色表达OneGive the hook 突然解雇某人，炒鱿鱼实景链接A: How big of a tip did you get? 你拿到了多少小费？B:I told the customer they should tip at least 15% of the cost of the meal. So I got 18%. 我告诉顾客他们至少要付15%的餐费作小费，所以，他们就给了我18%。A: But the bos

27、s told us it was at least 12%. He will give you the hook if he finds out. 但老板说至少收12%，他发现的 话会把你解雇的。B: Hell never know. 他永远不会知道的。特色表达TwoIts just a storm in a teacup. 小题大做。实景链接A:They tipped that waiter. 他们给了那个服务员小费。B: Its just a storm in a teacup. Just their culture. 没什么可大惊小怪的。只是他们的文化而已。A:How much? Is

28、there a standard? 那应该给多少呢？ 有标准吗？B: 10% of the cost of our meal is OK. 给我们餐费的10%就可以。拓展特色句1. Weve left the tip on the table. 我们把小费放在餐桌上了。2. How big of a tip are you leaving? 你给多少小费？3. This is for your service. 这是给你的小费，谢谢你的服务。“聊”美国特色文化A:Why are you so fond of this restaurant?B: I like dinning here beca

29、use its not a must to tip here.A: Yeah, but in our custom, if you receive satisfactory service, the servicemen really expect tips. B: I just cant figure out why I must do so. I really bother to do it.A: In some parts of America, wait staff are paid below the minimum wage. They are expected to make u

30、p the difference, so to speak, in tips.B: But how can I assure the tips are attained by them instead of the keepers?A: Then it will be appreciated paying in cash rather than by card.B: If someone is just phoning it in, should I tip anyway?A: Of course not. You should inform the manager at once. Dont

31、 tip the poor service.B: Thanks for telling me so much. I acquired a lot about tipping culture.译文：A:你为什么如此钟情于这家餐厅呢？B:我喜欢在这里吃饭时因为这里不一定要给小费。A:好吧，但是按照我们这里的习惯，如果你受到了满意的服务，服务人员会很期待小费。B:我真的无法理解为什么我们必须这样做，因为我真的很讨厌给小费。A:在美国有的地方，服务人员的薪资低于最低水平，他们希望自己补足收入差异，也就是通过小费来补足。B:那我如何保证小费是他们收了而不是老板？A:所以他们更加青睐于收现金而不是刷卡。B

32、:如果有人只是敷衍了事，那我还需要同样地给小费吗？A:当然不用，你应该马上告诉经理，不要给差劲的服务小费。B:谢谢你告诉我这么多，我对小费文化有一定的了解了。七 黄丝带（1）“黄丝带”的来历（2）何时挂起黄丝带特色表达OneDont hit on my girlfriend! 你省省吧，别对我女友献殷勤。实景链接A: Id plan to give Bella a yellow ribbon. Hope she knows what I mean. 我打算送给贝拉一条黄丝带。希望她能懂得我的心意。B:But Bella is Mikes dream girl. Youd better not

33、hit on her. 但贝拉是麦克的梦中情人啊。你还是不要打她的主意。A: Are they an item? No. So, Ive got the chance. 他们是一对吗？ 不是。B: You are really crazy. 你真是疯了。特色表达TwoPicture of health 红光满面实景连接A: When will your husband be back from the troop? 你丈夫什么时候能从部队里回来？B:I was informed of the date of next Friday. 通知我的时间是下个星期五。A: No wonder do y

34、ou look the picture of health recently. 难怪你这几天看起来红光满面的。B: This news really excites me because I have waited for one year. 这个消息确实让我很激动，因为我已经等他有1年了。拓展特色句1. You are in my mind all the time. 我一直都在想你。2. I miss my husband very much at this moment. 此时此刻，我非常想念我的丈夫。3. She felt strong yearnings toward home. 她

35、很想念家乡。“聊”美国特色文化A: Melisa, the yellow ribbon on your hair looks really nice.B: I am flatted. I bought it from a fleas market.A: So who is the guy on your heart?B: I cant catch you. Whats the relationship with the yellow ribbon and that?A: Dont you know that? In our tradition, a yellow ribbon is a sym

36、bol of solidarity with someone and a hope that he will return safely and soon.B: Thats really cultural shock. This is my first time to hear about it. So at sight of this yellow ribbon, you will associate it with waiting for the beloved?A:It also hints the girl with yellow ribbon has a favorite objec

37、t of it.B: It explains the matter. Id better take off this ribbon in case of misunderstanding.译文：A: 玛丽莎，你头上的黄丝带真好看。B：你过奖了，我从跳蚤市场上买的。A: 你心里记挂着谁呢？B:我不太明白你的意思。黄丝带和这个有什么关系呢？A:你不知道吗？在我们的文化中，黄丝带被用来当作和某人心心相印的标志，同时也表明希望他能够安全归来。B: 这可是文化震撼啊，我是第一次听到这个说法。所以你们看到黄丝带，就会联想起等待爱人吗？A:这也暗示系黄丝带的女孩有心仪的对象了。B:那就说通了，我还是别系这个

38、丝带了，以免被别人误会。P93八 写给约翰的分手信（1） 看到“Dear John”你就惨了（2） 为何分手信如此“钟情”John（3） 特色表达OnePass the buck 把责任推给别人实景链接A: That is not my fault. 那不是我的错。B:Dont try to pass the buck. You should take the full blame. 别想推卸责任。你应该负全责。A:Things were not like that. I can explain to you. 事情不是那样的，我可以跟你解释。B:You always act like this. This is no need for explanation. I am done with you. 你总是这样。没必要解释了。我已经受够了。特色表达Two I expect you to be on the level with me. 某人是坦诚的，可以信任的实景链接A:Tom, I decide to break up with yo