大学与英语2 第二单元.pptVIP

Summary Exercises on P.46 * Questions for Discussion 1) Do you agree that men and women seldom mean the same things even when they use the same words? Are there any examples in your daily life that may support your point of view? Pre-Reading Questions Part Two: In-Class Reading Global Reading Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile 5.2.0.0. Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd. 1) —Yes, I agree. Male speakers are more direct, and female speakers are more indirect or tactful. Sample Part Two: In-Class Reading Global Reading Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile 5.2.0.0. Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd. —Usually, when people say something, they try to make themselves understood by expressing the literal meaning. But on some occasions, the same words can have different meanings. For example, when a woman falls in love, her words to her lover may imply something special. When she says that she feels cold, she might actually mean that it’s time for the man to move closer to her. In that case, it is an invitation to the man to hold her hands, or to put his arms around her. Part Two: In-Class Reading Global Reading Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile 5.2.0.0. Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd. 2) Besides the gender differences, are there any other differences that may cause people to speak differently? Part Two: In-Class Reading Global Reading Evaluation only. Created with Aspose.Slides for .NET 3.5 Client Profile 5.2.0.0. Copyright 2004-2011 Aspose Pty Ltd. 2) —I think, besides gender differences, differences in social position, education background, culture, occupation and age may also cause problems in understanding each other. —In my opinion, those who speak the same language may express themselves differently because they have different personalities, likes and dislikes, or value systems.