拓展阅读_unit1教案分析.pptVIP

UNIT 1 Pure Honesty Contents Section 1 诚实做自我，美德才永恒，因为诚实如金；因为诚实终 究是最好的对策。 Honesty Is the Best Policy in the End By Dave About two weeks ago, I was standing anxiously and nervously in a outside of American Consulate General in Shanghai for a application. 主题阅读 I knew that whether I could go to the States for a short business trip depended on a 5-minute interview by visa . Though it is not the end of the world if my application is turned down, I felt my heart beating faster because this trip might mark the turning point of my career. After a endless waiting and procedures, 主题阅读 I finally stood in front of an American girl who is at least 10 years younger than I and a very experienced diplomat (Later I found out). The following is our conversation to the best of my memory. Visa Consul (Hereinafter VC): How are you doing, sir? Dave (Hereinafter D): I am doing great. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving ! 主题阅读 VC: Thank you and you too. What is the purpose of your trip? D: It is going to be a multi-purpose business trip. First of all, I am going to visit some of our customers or potential customers in the States. Secondly, I am going to visit Dallas International Lighting Show to gather the first-hand information about market there. 主题阅读 Last but not the least I will investigate the possibility of setting up a in Los Angeles for my company. VC: How long are you going to stay in the United States? D: About one month. VC: How can I believe that you will return to China after this trip? 主题阅读 D: Firstly, family bounds. I think everybody tells you the same story. But my story is certainly . There are three generations of women in my life that are dependent on me. Fi