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PartOnePracticalWritingUnit1Thank-youLetters,CongratulationLetters,ApologyLetters...MainPointsWhatisathank-youletter?Whydowehavetowriteathank-youletter?Whatisaletterofcongratulation?Whydowehavetowritealetterofcongratulation?Whatisacondolenceletter?Howtowriteacondolenceletter?Whatisanapologyletter,howtowriteanapologyletter?Thank-youLettersItisimportanttotakethetimetothankeveryonewhohelpswithyourcareer,jobsearchoranythingelse.Hereisageneralthank-youletteryoucansend(viaemailormail)tothepeoplewhohavehelpedyou.Injobhunting,writingathank-youletter,orthank-youemail,afteranemploymentinterviewisamust.A"thank-you"letterornoteasafollow-uptoyourinterviewisanintegralpartoftheemploymentprocessandthepowerofsaying"thankyou"cannotbeoverstated.A"thank-you”lettersendsamessagethatyouarebothconsiderateandprofessional,therebyhopefullyreinforcingthepositiveimpressionyouleftuponthereader'smind.Infact,someemployersthinklessofthoseintervieweeswhofailtofbllow-uppromptly.Plantosendoutyourthank-youlettersassoonaspossible(preferablywithintwenty-fburhours)afteryourinterview.Whilewriting,likeanypieceofwriting,itisbesttokeepyouraudienceinmind.Addresstheirissuesandconcerns.Ingeneral,typed(paperoremail)thank-youlettersarerecommended.However,somesurveyssuggestthathiringmanagerslikehandwrittenthanknotes,too.So,considerthe''personality**oftheorganizationandtherapportyoufeltduringyourinterviews.Ifyourinterviewwasafairlyinformalprocessand/oryouachievedanimmediaterapportwithyourinterviewer,ahandwrittennoteisfine.Don'tforgettolistyourcontactinformationinyoursignature.Ifyouaresendinganemailletter,thereisnoneedtoincludeyourreturnaddressoryourcontact'saddress.Sample1GeneralThank-youLetterYourNameYourAddressYourCity,State,ZipCodeYourPhoneNumberYourEmailDateNameTitleOrganizationAddressCity,State,ZipCodeDearFirstName,(orMr./Ms.LastNameifyoudon'tknowthemwell)Thankyouforallthehelpyouhavegivenmewithmyjobsearch.Iespeciallyappreciatetheinformationandadviceyouhaveprovided,andthecontactsyouhavesharedwithme.Yourassistancehasbeeninvaluabletomeduringthisprocess.Again,thankyousomuch.Igreatlyappreciateyourgenerosity.BestRegards,YourNameCongratulationLettersAcongratulatorylettercanoftenbequiteatrickylettertowrite.Wemusttakecareitdoesnotsoundeitherpatronizingorbitter(dependingonyourpositioninrelationtotherecipient).Thebestwaytoapproachitissimplytoacknowledgetheirspecialevent,congratulatethemonitandwishthemwellforthefuture.Aimtowriteaplain,straightforwardletterthatcannotbemisinterpretedorviewedinanywayotherthanagenuinestatementofcongratulations.HowtowriteeffectivecongratulationlettersWritethecongratulationletterassoonaspossibleafterthefortunateeventtakesplace.Stateinthebeginningthespecificoccasionthathasmotivatedyoutowriteacongratulationletter.Expresspraiseandapprovalofthereader'saccomplishmentinyourcongratulationletter.Keepyourcongratulationlettersimpleandconcise—underonepageinlength.Keepyourletterpositiveanddon*tincludeanynegativecommentsorunhappynews.Don'tsuggestthatthefortunateeventshouldbenefittheletter-writerinanyway.Don'texaggerateyourcongratulatorywordsoryourlettermayseemsarcasticormocking.SamplesCongratulationonPromotion(1)DearSir/Madam,Onbehalfofthemanagementofthiscompany,IwouldliketoextendtoyouourwarmestcongratulationsandbestwishesontheoccasionofyourappointmentasGeneralManageroftheCorporation.Iamconfidentthatunderyouableleadershipthecorporationwillachievefurtherbrilliantsuccessandthatthefriendlyrelationsbetweenourtwocompanieswillcontinuetoprogress.Verycordially,(signature)CongratulationonPromotion(2)DearSir/Madam,Congratulationsonyourecentpromotionto(position).Iknowhowhardyouhaveworkedtoearntherecognitionyoupresentlyenjoyat(nameoffirm),andIfeelthattheyareverywiseinhavingmadetheirchoice.Pleaseacceptourbestwishesforyoursuccessinyournewposition.CongratulationonPromotion(3)DearSir/Madam,Uponhearingofyourpromotion,Iwouldliketoofferyoumycongratulations.Itisalwaysgoodtoseehardworkandcompetencerewarded.Iamsurethatyourpromotionisoneofmanystepsyouwilltakealongthewaytoasuccessfulcareer.Again,letmeoffermycongratulationsandwishyouluckatyournewposition.Sincerelyyours,(signature)Sentencesformemorizing:1wouldliketoextendtoyouourwarmestcongratulationsandbestwishesontheoccasionof...值此之际，向您表达我们最热烈的祝贺和最良好的祝愿。Iwouldliketocongratulateyouonyourrecentpromotiontoassistantplantsupervisor.Youmustbeproudofyouraccomplishments.恭喜你最近晋升为工厂总监助理。你一定要为自己的成就感到自豪。CongratulationsonyourpromotiontogeneralmanageratRyanCorporation.Youhaveexcellentbusinessskillsandthedrivetogofar-keepupthegoodwork!恭喜你新近升任赖安公司的总经理。你有着出色的商务技能和动力，所以才达到了今天的位置——希望你百尺竿头更进一步。Wearepleasedtoofferyouthepromotiontovicepresidentinchargeofsales.NacogdochesNotebooksispromotingyoubecauseofyouroutstandinganduntiringcommitmenttoyourwork.NacogdochesNotebookshasgrownsubstantiallybecauseofyourefforts.非常高兴您被提升为主管销售的副总裁。纳科多奇斯笔记本公司由于您的出色表现和不懈努力而提升您。由于您的贡献，公司得到迅速发展。WordsandPhrasesDeputymanager副经理Executive执行董事，总经理，行政长官Smallbusiness小型企业Chiefexecutiveofficer(CEO)首席执行官Managingdirector常务董事Generalaccountingdepartment(division)会计部，财务部Legalservices(cooperatewithpartner)法律服务ApologyLettersApologyforMissinganInterviewDearSir/Madam,IwouldliketotakethisopportunitytoapologizefornotattendingtheinterviewIhadscheduledwithyouon(date)at(time).Idohaveastronginterestinyourcompany,butunfortunately(entertheobligationorincidenttheoccurredthatpreventedyoufrominterviewing)cameupandIhadtocancelunexpectedly.IunderstandthatIchosethattomeslotandotherstudentscouldhaveusedthattimetointerviewwithyourcompany,butIhopyoumightunderstandthesituation.Iamstillveryinterestedininterviewingwithyourcompanyofata;;possible.Ihaveenclosedmytelephonenumberande-mailaddress;pleasecontactmeatyourearliestconvenienceifyouwouldbewillingtoreschedule.AgainJapologizefornayinconvenienceihismayhavecausedyou.CondolenceLettersDearMrs.Robinson,Iwouldliketosendyoumydeepestsympathiesonyoursadloss.ItcameasagreatshocktohearofDr.Robinsonterribleillness,andhewillbegreatlymissedbyeverybodywhoknewhim,particularlythosewho,likeme,hadthegoodfortunetohavehimasatutor.HewasaninspiringteacherandafriendIamproudtohavehad.Icanonlyguessatyourfeelings.IfthereisanythingIcando,pleasedonothesitatetoletmeknow.Withkindestregards,Yourssincerely,(signature)ThanksforCondolenceDear(name),Iammostgratefulforyourkindletterofsympathy.AlthoughIamsaddenedbyRolf'sdeath,Iamrelievedthathedidnotsufferatall.Thefuneralwasbeautiful.ManyofRolf'soldestfriendscameandtheirsupportmeantalottome.Iquiteunderstandthatyoucouldnotcomeoverforit,buthopyouwillcallinandseemewhenyouarenextinthecountry.Yourssincerely,(signature)AssignmentTranslationintoEnglishorChineseI'mdelightedtohearthatyouhavebeenappointedtotheBoardofDirectors.PerhapsIshouldalsocongratulateLenkurtCo.forrecognizingsuchagoodperson.ThegoodnewsofyourappointmentaspresidentofSaxonCompanycametometodayfromourfriendBobAnslowf.Heartycongratulations,andmayIwishyoueverysuccess.Iagreethatyouarethebestonetokeepthecompanyonitsprofitablecourse.FiveyearsofservicewithJacobsCompanydeservesrecognition.Thecontinuedsuccessofourcompanydependsonloyalemployeeswhopulllogelhe匚Yourworkandloyaltyareappreciated.LetmecongratulateyouonwinningtheHartfordAward!Yourleadershipinourindustryhaslongbeenknowntomanyofus,andIamhappytoseeyoureceivethenationwiderecognitionyouhaveearnedbyyouryearsofdiligentwork.Congratulationsontheopeningofyourownhardwarestore!Iknowithasbeenadreamofyourformanyyears.Withyourknow-howandwillingnesstowork,thereisnoreasonwhyyoushouldn'thaveaboomingbusinessinashorttime.Itookyouradvice—probablythebestthingIeverdid.SincethenIhaveadvancedseveraltimeswiththiscompany.ThecooperationofthepeoplehereisbetterthanIshouldreallyexpect.Iamsuremyfutureishere.Howcan1possiblythankyouenoughforyourconstantsupportduringmytraumaticseparationanddivorce.Yousuggestedtripstotake,yousuggestedgroupstojoin,youinvitedmetoaccompanyyouandyourfriendsinvariousactivities,youhadfaithinme,andyoulistenedwhiletalkedoutmytensions.IwishtothankyouandAlanforyourkindhospitalityduringmythreedaysinTucson.Ithoroughlyenjoyedtheshorttripstothecity'spointsofinterestandtheeveningmealatyourbeautifulhome.ItwaswithheartfeltsadnessthatIlearnedofChares'passing.CharlieandIworkedsowelltogetherontheSanJuanroadprojectinthelateseventies.Wespentmanypleasanthourstogether,bothonandoffthejob.Hewasagreatcompanionandawarm-heartedfriend.Pleaseacceptourheartfeltsympathyinyourtimeofgreatsorrow.Onlythosewhohavelostahusbandcanknowthedepthsofyourfeeling.Wesendyouourlovetogiveyoustrengthtobearyoursorrow.MystaffandIextendourheartfeltsympathytoyouandyourfamilyupontheunexpecteddeathofyourwife.Yourmanyyearsofhappinesstogetherwillhelpyousustainyourstrengthandcalmness.MayIsendyoumydeepestsympathyatthistimeandsaythatmythoughtshavebeenwithyousinceIheardofthedeathofyourfathe匚Iadmiredhimgreatly.Youmustbeevenprouderofhisdevotiontoyou.Iknowyouwillbebraveinyoursorrowashewouldhavewantedyoutobe.Misfortunehitseachofusatsometimeorother.Hanginthere,anddon'tletthisdragyoudown.Youhaverecoveredbeforefromsetbacksbydrivingaheadwiththenextproject.Althoughrightnowthismayseemworsethanbefore,Iknowyourpersistenceandstaminawillpropelyoutothetopagainsoon.Weregretthedelayingettingcopiestoyou,butourcopyingmachinebrokeandwehadtosendyourworktoanother,printer.CreativeWritingPractice“感谢信''的原文：我于2006.2月购买了贵公司型号为2423的笔记本电脑并在网上注了册，同年4月由于自己在吃饭时不小心被小偷偷走，当时万分着急和心痛，并报了案。经朋友提醒，打电话给贵公司报失，此后便进入了长久的等待期。由于长久没消息以至于自己慢慢的遗忘掉此事，直到2007.2月看到贵公司Lisa发的邮件才知道此笔记本有了下落，在贵公司维修。但由于自己的疏忽造成了错过双方对此笔记本的确认时机，维修的客户已经领走，十分遗憾。令人欣慰的是在2007.3.9号又接到贵公司许小姐的电话告之，此笔记本又来贵公司维修了，于是3.11与贵公司许小姐确认此笔记本确实是我丢失之后，许小姐主动和维修的客户联系于3.13下午把我和维修的客户聚到贵公司，经过双方友好的协商后，得到了圆满的结果。在此我耍特别感谢许小姐、Lisa对客户无微不至的关怀和对我大力的帮助;同时也感受到了贵公司对我们客户认真负责的态度和售后的关心，谢谢，谢谢你们所做的大量工作。特别是在提倡和谐社会的今天，更值得所有公司和人们的学习。最后祝愿贵公司同仁们身体健康，万事如意，同时也祝愿贵公司的生意一年比一年火！失主：罗先生2007.3.19Unit2ResumeAneffectiveresumeisthefoundationofeverysuccessfuljobcampaign.Moststudentswritetheirfirstresumewhentheyareseekinginternshipsorsummeremployment,butresumewritingskillsareequallyimportantforseniorsapproachinggraduationandalumniseekingadvancement.Asmostpeopleknow,thepurposeoftheresumeistosummarizethekeyelementsofyourpastexperiencethatyouwouldlikeemployerstoconsiderwhenyouareseekingemployment.Naturally,aresumeneedstoberevisedperiodicallyduringyourcareertoreflectchangesinyourqualifications.Keepinmindthatagoodresumealonewon'tgetyouajob;however,itcanhelpyougetaninterviewandinfluenceanemployer'sperceptionofyourskillsandpotentialforaparticularkindofwork.Thereareseveralstandardformatsforresumes,butmostemployerspreferthechronological

format,whichisoutlinedandillustratedbelow.Afewstudentsmightprefertouseafunctionalformattocallattentiontoparticularskillareas.AdditionalinformationonvariousresumeformatsisavailableintheCareerDevelopmentCenter.Theorganizationoftheresumecanbeadaptedasnecessarytoemphasizeanindividuafsmostoutstandingcharacteristics.Ingeneral,however,theresumeshouldinclude:IdentificationData:name,address(ortwoaddresses—presentandpermanent),andphonenumber(s)(includingareacode).Objective:asinglephraseexpressingthespecifictypeofemploymentyouareseekingand/ortheprincipalskillsyouwanttouseonthejob.Somepeoplepreparetwoormoreresumeswithdifferentobjectives.Onceyouformulateaclearobjective,youcanuseitalmostasathesisfortheremainderofyourresume;onlyinformationthatsupportsyourcareerobjectiveshouldbeincludedontheresume.Education:basicdetailsaboutyoureducation,includingcollegelocation(cityandstate),degree,dateofgraduation(orexpectedgraduation),major,relatedcourseworkand(possibly)GP.A.Mostcollegestudentsdonotneedtoincludeinformationaboutsecondaryschool,butitisimportanttosummarizeeducationattainedthroughcommunitycolleges,othercolleges(i.e.,transfercredits),andspecializedtrainingprograms.Employment:briefsummariesofprincipleemploymenttodate.Startwithyourcurrent(ormostrecent)positionandworkbackward.Includeallemploymentrelevanttoyourcareerobjectiveinanyway.Internshipsandcooperativeexperiencecanbelistedeitherunderemploymentorundereducation.Providethenameoftheemployer,theemployer'slocation,yourjobtitle,datesofemployment,andsimpleverbphrasestosummarizeyourmainactivitiesonthejob(see"actionverb"list).Wheneverpossiblequantifyandqualifydatawithspecificdetailsandstatisticsthatillustrateyourpotential.Activities/Honors/SpecialSkills:additionalareasthatmaybeincludedontheresumeifspaceallows.Listallmajoractivitiesandawardsaswellasanyskillsthatarerelevanttoyourcareerobjective.Thesecanshowleadership,organization,criticalthinking,teamwork,selfmanagement,initiativeandinfluencingothers.PersonalData:suchasheight,weight,sex,andmaritalstatusshouldnotbelistedontheresume.Suchfactorsareirrelevantandcannotlegallybeconsideredinemploymentdecisions.References:and,insomecases,portfoliosortranscriptscanbelistedas"availableuponrequest"ifyouhaveenoughroomatthebottomoftheresume.Havereferences,phonenumbers,andbusinessaddressesreadyonaseparatesheetwheneveryougotoaninterview.Remembertokeepallinformationontheresumeconciseandclear.Aoneresumeisbest,althoughpeoplewithextensiveexperienceoradvanceddegreesmayhavetousetwopages.Bescrupulouslycarefulwhenyouproofread;someemployerswillrefusetoconsidercandidateswhosubmitresumeswithspellingortypographicalerrors.AModelResumeSandraJ.KirksyPresentAddress11075GrandRiverAveE.Lansing,MI48823(517)351-7703PresentAddress11075GrandRiverAveE.Lansing,MI48823(517)351-7703PermanentAddress:345MapleStreetRosedale,MI47389(313)484-6965EmploymentObjectiveToobtainapositioninpublicrelations,editing,orresearchthatutilizesmycommunication,analytical,andwritingskills.EducationMichiganStateUniversity,EastLansing,MI(September20xxtopresent).BachelorofArtsexpectedJune20xx.Major:English.AdditionalcourseworkinAdvertising,Philosophy,andMathematics.HumanRelationsandCommunicationSkillsCommunicatedinwritingandbyphonetomanycustomersofthebank.Handledcomplaintsandcustomerdiscrepancies,conferringwithseniorbankpersonnelinanefforttoresolveproblemspromptly.Participatedinnumerousfund-raisingactivities.Developednewfundingproposalswhichobtainedgrantstotaling$1,500.Representeddepartmentsinmeetingsandrelayedinformationandconcernstoappropriateparties.AdministrativeandManagementSkillsGatheredinformationtoprocesscustomeraccounts.Organizedbillingtomaintaintimelyaccounts.Improvedtrainingforincomingemployees.Interactedwithvariouspersonnelthroughinterviewswhichenhancedoverallefficiencyofoperations.OtherSkillsAreasStrengthenedcommunicationskillsbyvolunteeringforspecialprojects.Enhancedwritingtechniquebygainingexperienceindifferentstylesofwriting,includingpressreleases,publicserviceannouncements,andproblemsolvingletterstocustomers.Acquireddataretrievalandword-processingskills.WorkExperienceTheAmericanRedCross,Lansing,Ml(June20xx-present,PublicInformationIntern.NationalBankandTrust,Rosedale,Ml(Summers,20xx,20xx,and20xx).Accounting/FileClerkSilverLakeConcession(Summers,20xxand20xx)Cashier/CookOrganizations.Honors.AwardsSecretary,MichiganStateUniversityAdvertisingClub(20xx-xx)AcquiredsixAdvancedPlacementcreditsinEnglishRosedaleHighSchoolYearbookEditor,20xx-xxNationalCounciloftheTeachersofEnglish(NCTE)nomineeReferencesAvailableUponRequestUnit3FilmReviewWritingfilmreviewscanberewardingandenjoyable.Dependingontheaudienceandthemarketitiswrittenfor,thereareseveraldifferentthingsthatyoushouldkeepinmindduringthewritingprocess.Firstly,whatagegroupsareyouwritingfor?Areviewforaschoolmagazinewouldwarrantadifferentwritingprocessthan,say,amagazineenjoyedbyadults.Forachildren'smagazine,thereviewwillneedtobequitepunchy.Itshouldnotbetoolongorcontainmaterialthattheagegroupwouldnotunderstand.Writingforayoungaudienceoftenprovestobeharderthanwritingforadults.Withadultwritingthereislessneedtoomitimagesthatarecontroversial.Afterwatchingthefilmthatistobereviewed,itisimportanttotakenotesimmediately.Thiswillbeofgreatimportancewhenyouactuallysitdowntowritethepiece.Thenotesshouldbedetailedenoughtobringbacktomemorytheimagesthatyoufoundmostappealing.Thisis,Ibelieve,themostimportantpartofthewritingprocess.Onceyouhaveestablishedtheaudienceyouarewritingfor,itistimetoretrieveyournotesandlookatyourbasicideas.Firstly,youneedtothinkofanimaginativetitle.Forinstance,ifIwaswritingareviewofthefilmApocalypseNow,perhapsagoodtitlecouldbe,'faithandhopedisappearinthemidstoftheVietnamWar'.Thistitlegivesaverybriefideaofthenatureofthefilmandprovidesastartingpointforthereadertofocuson.Thesecondstageistogiveabriefsynopsisofthefilm.Youcouldalsostateyourearlyopinionshere,butdon'tgivetoomuchawaytoosoon.Youraimistomaketheaudiencewanttofinishthearticle.Afterthesynopsis,gointodetailaboutwhatyouthoughtofthefilm.Wasitthoughtprovoking?Didithavelastingimagesandideasthatparticularlyenthralledyou?Didyouthinkthatitwasacompleteturkey?Whateveryouviewis,itisimportanttostressitinacomprehensiblemanner.Examinethefilmmoreclosely,trytogointodetailaboutthemanyideascontainedwithinthefilm.Don'tforget,whatyouenjoyedandrememberedfromtheimagesandideasinthefilmarewhatcouldbethedecidingfactorinwhetherornotthereaderactuallygoestoseethefilmthemselves.Ifyoureallyenjoyeditorreallyhatedit,makeitclear.Itisnecessarytobreakthefilmdownintoitsseparateparts.Bythis,Imeanthatyoushouldspendtimestatingwhichpartsofthefilmworkedfbryou.Wasthesettingandatmospheresuccessful?Didtheplotflowallthewaythroughthefilmordiditbecomedisjointedandmessypartofthewaythrough?Youmustalsolookcarefullyintothecharacterization.Acloseexaminationofthekeyrolesinthefeaturewillprovideyouraudiencewithabetterideaofhowthefilmisgoingtobe.Neversimplysaythatyoulovedorhatedacertainmoviewithoutgivingyourreasons.Alwaysexplainwhyyoufeelthewayyoudoandbackitupwithdescriptiveexamples.Eventhoughyourarticleshouldshowfromthestartwhatyouropinionsare,attheendofthepieceyoushouldgiveaconclusionthatstatesstronglywhatyouthought.Followingtheseguidelinesshouldprovideyouwithenoughinformationtostartwritingyourownreviews.Whenyouwriteagoodreviewyoushouldfinditrewarding,especiallyifitispublished.StructureofaReviewIntroduction—*Backgroundinformation(title,nameofauthor/director,type,setting,etc.)BodyParagraphJMainpointsoftheplotBodyParagraph2—Generalcomments(aboutthemaincharacters,theacting,thedirecting,music,costumes,etc)Conclusion—>RecommendationSampleThefilmMonsoonWeddingisacomedydramadirectedbyMiraNair,India'sfavoritefemaledirector.ThefilmwassetinNewDelhi,India.Twothirdsofthefilmwasshotinafarmhouseoutsidethecity.Thisisastoryaboutadaughterwhomusthaveanarrangedmarriage.Sheagreestomarrysomeonesheisnotinlovewith,assheisinlovewithsomebodyelse.Aditi(VasudharaDas)isanIndiangirl.SheisLalit's(NaseerudlinShah)onlydaughter.ShelovesVikhramwhoismarried,butherfatherLalitdoesn'tknowitandarrangesforhertomarryHemant.HemantisalsoanIndian,workingasanengineerinHoustonUSA.AtfirstAditicontinuestherelationshipwithVikhram,buttwodaysbeforetheweddingshegoesouttomeetVikhramandrealisesthathedoesn'tloveher.AditidecidestobehonestandtellsHemantsheusedtolovesomeoneelse.Hemantisangrybutheappreciatesherhonesty.Loveisimportantinthisfilm.TherearetwootheradultlovestoriesbetweenP.K.Dubey(VijayRaaz)whoworksastheweddingplannerandAlice(TilotamaShome)whoworksforAditi*sfamily.ThereisalsothelovebetweentheteenagersRahulChadha(RandeepHoodal)andAyeshaVerma(NehaDubey).ThemusicisveryimportantinMonsoonWedding.IthelpsustounderstandIndiancultureandbringsittotheforeground.Therearesomanytypesofsongssuchasghazals,traditionalIndianlovesongs,whichareusedwhenP.K.DubeyproposestoAlice.Themusicisalwaysplayedinthebackgroundandaddsenergyandexcitementtothefilm.PeoplearedancingandsingingwiththeauthenticIndianmusicbeforethewedding.JazzandBhangramusicisusedintheweddingscene.TheIndianmusichelpstoshowusthejoyandhappinessofthepeople.However,whenLalittellsTejPuritoleave,themusicstopstogivethescenemoreimpact.Anotherelementofthefilmwhichisjustasimportantasmusic,iscostume.TherearetraditionalIndiancostumesinthefilmthatshowtheircultureandpositioninsociety.Sari,traditionalIndiandress,iswornmostofthetime,especiallyintheweddingscene.IthelpstoremindsushowimportanttokeeptheirculturealiveandmakesusconnectwiththeIndianculture.Manywomenwearjewellerymakingthemlookmorebeautifulandspecial.Thejanglingofgoldjewelleryhelpstoshowthebuildingexcitementofthefamilycelebration.Menwearwhitetraditionalclothesattheweddingforphotosandtheyalsowearturbans.Thesecostumesshowusthatthetraditionhasbeenkept.CinematographyhasabigimpactonthefilmMonsoonWedding.Thefilmisshotonasuper16mmhandheldcameraanditbringstheaudienceclosertotheaction.AtwopersonshotisusedtoshowthestrengthinthefaceswhenAdititellsHemantthatsheisinlovewithVikhram.IthighlightsAditi'ssorrowandHemant'sangerverywell.Aclose-upisusedwhenLalittellsTejPuri,hisbrotherinlaw,toleave.Itshowsusthestrongexpressiononhisface.AsTejPurileaves,thecamerashowstheotherfamilymemberssothatwecanseetheirreactiontoTejPuri'sshame.ThereisalsoagoodsequenceofshotsofNewDelhiatnightandatdaythatshowsthatthecityisbeautifulandspecial(unique)andalsothepovertyandwealth.IwouldrecommendMonsoonWeddingtoanyone,butIwouldrecommendpeopletoseethefilmwithyourfamily.Youwillbeimpressedwiththeimportanceoffamily,whichisoneofthemainideasofthefilm.Theothermainideasofthefilmarethatyoucanlovewhetheryouareyoungorold.Themusic,costumeandcinematographymakethisfilmverybelievable.Finally,MonsoonWeddingisanimpressiveandsuccessfulmovie.Watchthefollowingmoviesandwritefilmreviews.LegallyBlondeRunawayVacationPartTwoCulturalDifferenceUnit1WhatisEnglishman,WhatisAmericanPassage1Pre-readingQuestionsWhatisanEnglishlike?WhatisthecharacteroftheEnglishman?TheEnglishCharacterTootherEuropeans,thebestknownqualityoftheBritish,andinparticularoftheEnglish,is“reserved."Areservedpersonisonewhodoesnottalkverymuchtostrangers,doesnotshowmuchemotion,andseldomgetsexcited.Itisdifficulttogettoknowareservedperson:henevertellsyouanythingabouthimself,andyoumayworkwithhimforyearswithouteverknowingwherehelives,howmanychildrenhehas,andwhathisinterestsare.Englishpeopletendtobelikethat.Iftheyaremakingajourneybybustheywilldotheirbesttofindanemptyseat;ifbytrain,anemptycompartment.Iftheyhavetosharethecompartmentwithastranger,theymaytravelmanymileswithoutstartingaconversation.Ifaconversationdoesstart,personalquestionslike“Howoldareyou?'oreven“Whalisyourname?'arenoteasilyasked.Thisreluctancetocommunicatewithothersisanunfortunatequalityinsomewayssinceittendstogivetheimpressionofcoldness,anditistruethattheEnglish(exceptperhapsintheNorth)arenotnotedfortheirgenerosityandhospitality.Ontheotherhand,theyareperfectlyhumanbehindtheirbarrierofreserve,andmaybequitepleasedwhenafriendlystrangerorforeignersucceedsforatimeinbreakingthebarrierdown.WemayalsomentionatthispointthatthepeopleoftheNorthandWest,especiallytheWelsh,aremuchlessreservedthanthoseoftheSouthandEast.CloselyrelatedtoEnglishreserveisEnglishmodesty.Withintheirhearts,theEnglishareperhapsnolessconceitedthananybodyelse,butintheirrelationswithotherstheyvalueatleastashowofmodesty.Self-praiseisfelttobeimpolite.Ifapersonis,letussay,verygoodattennisandsomeoneaskshimifheisagoodplayer,hewillseldomreply"Yes,"becausepeoplewillthinkhimconceited.Hewillprobablygiveananswerlike,Tmnotbad,"or“IthinkI'mverygood,"o