英语四级词汇(culture.pptVIP

Greeting /opening a conversation haven’t seen you for some time. Haven’t seen you for ages. Fancy seeing you here. What/(This is) a pleasant surprise. I am glad to have had the opportunity to meet you here.formal Small world, isn’t it? It’s been a long time. Long time no see. Still as busy as I see you. What brings you here today? Anything new?/what’s the latest? How is life treating you?informal. Hello,old chap! Hello there, what a coincidence! Howdy(how do you do?)my friend? (casual) Closing a conversation All the very best! Remember to drop me a line. Be in touch. Look after yourself. Take care. ` 曲折转移法（diversion） If an American friend invited you for dinner at his home, and he prepared abundant supper. However,you disliked one or two of the dishes, what should you do? You said directly, “I hate/dislike it very much!”impolite Ask for a small portion and said, “it’s good, but I prefer-----”face-saving Indifference (冷淡法)--dislike Man: Shall we go out for a meal this evening? Woman: I don’t really mind. Man:we could go to the new French restaurant. Woman: It is up to you. Euphemism 委婉陈述法 A：What do you think of my tie？ B: Your tie? Well---I think it’s OK. A: You don’t really like it, do you? Be honest with me. B: Honestly, your tie is a little loud. It doesnt match your shirt. A:You may be right The leaders of the two countries exchanged their opinions frankly. 两国领导人坦率的交换了意见。（外交辞令：即双方意见存在严重分歧。） To declare sb. as unwelcome person 宣布---为不受欢迎的人（驱逐） 汉语也存在这种用法 她亲昵地依偎在他身上说：“你真坏。” 妈妈：这镜子怎么碎了？ 弟弟：这是姐姐干的好事。 Homesickness Only a person far from home knows what homesickness is. It’s the welling-up tears in your eyes, the lump in your throat. The waving hands when the train is drawing out of the station and taking you away from home. It’s the strength with which you walk three miles to your home with heavy bags in your hand after a long trip, and the halt, excitement and hesitation at the doorstep. It’s the impatience, anxiety, misery, fear