B2U1 Section A.ppt

Time is regarded as ________________. (Para. 2) They do everything ________. They start talking business _______. They work hard at the task of saving time by ______________________________ _____________ . II. Structure Analysis The general statement (Para.1~2) Illustration: (Para.3~7) the foreigner’s first impression of the U.S Emphasis by contrast (Para.8) Americans take it as a sign of skillfulness to do things quickly, while the foreigners consider it proper to take time doing things. The writer presents the general statement by giving specific details, then telling the reasons. III. Summary Americans are ____________ people. They value time and save it carefully. Time is a real, ________ resource to them so every minute must _____. Foreigners may think Americans are always _____ ____ and under pressure. Smiles, short conversations, and small exchanges with strangers don’t exist because Americans dislike “_______” too much time. Americans assess others ____________ rather than socially, so they start talking business immediately since they are always _________ of time. Americans work hard at _______ time by producing a steady flow of labor- saving devices. They may have meetings using equipment like television screens and telephones rather than ________ . Solving a problem or doing a job successfully __________ is taken as a sign of _________. The more important the job, the more time and effort Americans will _________ it. I. Active Expressions In English, you may find some expressions formed by very common words, but they are active and powerful. 1. We are slaves to nothing but the clock. (L5) 2. They will miss the ritual interaction that goes with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee …(L23) 3. To us … has little or no relation to the significance of the matter at hand.(L38) 4. In America, too, a final agreement will normally be signed in person. (L39) 1. nothing but + n. / pron. / to do… … … 只… … 2. go with sth