Groupresearchwork英语小组调查作业资料解读.ppt

What make Chinesenervous or embarrassed about speaking English? Research Work by Group 3 group members: 016 卢静 Emma Reason No.1: Habit Pronunciation or accent doesnt matters. Actually,foreigners often find that Chinese are impolite. Why? Because Chinese arent used to speaking English politely. 我想要一杯咖啡 A: I want to have a coffee. Waiter: ...... B: Could I have a coffee,please? Waiter: 谢谢 A: You are welcom. Eric: ......(I was able to manage without help.) B: No worries. / Cheers. Eric: You really are nice. 抱歉，我不能去，还有别的安排。 A:Sorry. I cant. I have another appointment. Eric: Thats ok.(You wont be invited again.) B:Thats a good idea. I would like to join in but I have another appointment today. Eric: Oh,hon.Im so sorry. Solutions Use Model Verbs: CAN，COULD，MAY ，MIGHT， WOULD... Subjunctive Mood: would rather，would(had)sooner,would(just)as soon Place please at the end of a sentence eg. Please reply to me by Monday.Thanks.(NO) Could you please reply to me by Monday.Thank you.(YES) Reason No.2 : Insecurity My English is poor. The one and only solution： Its easy if you try.Dont be afraid of making mistakes. Reason No.3: Chinglish Chinese are famous for speaking English in Chinese style.It is so-called Chinglish. Solutions: Putting the words together according to the rules of grammar. English is not just a word - for - word translation. Reason 4:Interpreting the meaning of a word or sentence superficially pull ones leg 开玩笑（不是“拉后腿”）in ones birthday suit 赤身裸体（不是“穿着生日礼服”）an apple of love 西红柿（不是“爱情之果”）bring down the house 博得全场喝彩（不是“推倒房子”）have a fit 勃然大怒（不是“试穿”）make ones hair stand on end 令人毛骨悚然（不是“令人发指、气愤”）be taken in 受骗，上当（不是“被接纳”）think a great deal of oneself 高看或看重自己（不是“为自己想得很多”）pull up ones socks 鼓起勇气（不是“提上袜子”）have the heart to do （用于否定）忍心做…（不是“有心做”“有意做”） confidence man 骗子（不是“信得过的人”） criminal lawyer 刑事律师（不是“犯罪的律师”） service station 加油站（不是“服务站”） rest room 厕所（不是“休息室”） dressing room 化妆室（不是“试衣室”或“更衣室”） spor