世纪商务英语阅读教程第四版(基础篇2)Unit 8 .pptVIP

CENTURY BUSINESS ENGLISH;Unit 8 Business Conference ;;;Recognizing the Writer’s Attitude Writers are not necessarily neutral or objective when they write, particularly if they are trying to persuade readers to agree with their opinions. It is very important to watch for the attitude of the writer toward the subject discussed in writing. This is because such attitudes can influence the ways of the ideas or information being presented in the text. The writer’s attitude—feelings or beliefs about the subject—is part of the total meaning, even though it is stated in just a few words or not stated at all. If it is not stated, the reader must“read between the lines”to dig it out.;The writer may reveal his approval or disapproval of something by carefully selecting and arranging words to create desired effects. Attitudes are reflected in tone. If a person’s attitude is one of bitterness, his tone will be bitter or sarcastic ( 讥讽的, 讽刺的). If he understands a situation, his attitude will reflect understanding, pity, or sympathy.;Different Types of Attitude;Sample 1 I had supposed that no one would ever produce a book on this subject with which I would find myself in complete agreement; but Professor Smith has now done the impossible. 在阅读过程中，注意识别作者对文中讨论的问题所持的态度，如赞同、反对、理解和 同情等，对于正确理解文章至关重要。从本段的字里行间，如“find myself in complete agreement”和“done the impossible”可见作者所持的态度是赞同的。;Sample 2 There is little in Professor Smith’s latest book that is new, and there is much that recent scientific studies have shown to be untrue. 根据句中“There is little... that is new”和“to be untrue”可得知，作者所持的态度是 不赞同的。;The entire state of Louisiana is within a damp, subtropical zone. The average annual temperature of the state is 67 degrees Fahrenheit, and monthly mean temperatures vary from 52 degrees in January and December to 82 degrees in July and August. The length of the growing season is usually between 220 and 250 days in the northern half of the state, and between 250 and 275 days in the southe