Unit1InvitationEtiquette新编实用英语研讨.pptVIP

Language Points 1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences 2. (Para. 4) It’s also acceptable to include an RSVP notation and your phone number or address on the invitation for more accurate planning. Analysis: It’s also acceptable to do … means “It’s also good enough to be received to do …” Translation: 如果为了使计划更加周密，也可以在邀请函中加上请回复的字样以及电话号码或联系地址。 Example: 4月1日那天，同朋友们开玩笑是可以接受的。 It’s acceptable to play tricks on your friends on April 1st. Back Language Points 1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences 3. (Para. 5) If a “Please reply by” a given date is included in the invitation, be polite enough to reply by that date. Analysis: If … is a conditional clause followed by an imperative sentence Translation: 如果邀请函中包括“请于某日之前回复”的字样，则需要在规定日期前回复。 Example: If you choose to invite your guests by phone, remind them again in writing two weeks before the gathering. Back Language Points 1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences 4. (Para. 6) Never ask to bring a guest unless the invitation states “Mr. Louis Winthorp and Guest.” Analysis: Never … unless … is “double negative”, which means “You can bring a guest if the invitation states …” Translation: 如若邀请函上没有说明“邀请某某先生和朋友”，不要向邀请方要求带同伴。 Back Language Points 2 Important Words 1. in advance before in time 提前 e.g. 我能事先申请上这一课程吗？ Can I sign up for this course in advance? 美国人一般早早就安排好他们的退休生活。 Americans usually make plans for their retirement well in advance. Back Language Points 2 Important Words 2. seminar n. a small class of usually advanced students meeting to study some subject with a teacher 讨论会，研讨班 e.g. He I’m very sorry about not setting the seminar on time. There is a computer network seminar tomorrow afternoon. Back Language Points 2 Important Words 3. uphold v. to support, prevent from being weakened or taken away 支持，赞成 e.g. I want to love as a kind of faith to uphold. All staff uphold integrity-based quality first principle. Back Language Points 2 Important Words 4. image n. the opinion people have of