综合英语教程 3 - Unit 10 课件.pptVIP

Book 3-Unit 10 Clear background information (Who, Where, When, etc.) Appropriate amount of details (Horse/goats, farmer, station wagon etc.) Factors that Contribute to the Clarity and Attractiveness of the Beginning of a Story Book 3-Unit 10 1. What is the commonwealth? 2. What are the functions of this association in the world affairs? Answer the following questions according to the cultural information. The association today has basically lost its past glory as international governance for its member states. Since many former dependencies have become independent, the Queen of the UK is only a symbolic head of the state for these countries. The real power of managing these countries is in the hands of their own parliaments. Book 3-Unit 10 The Commonwealth Book 3-Unit 10 Return to Menu 6. The old man said, with his eyes travelling to his goats. Correct understanding: The Indian interpretation: He might looked at his goats by chance, or he might do it when he remembered just then how much the village headman disliked him and his animals. The old man seemed to love his pets. Perhaps it would be good policy to show an interest in the old man’s goats. Book 3-Unit 10 7. He went up to them casually and stroked their backs. Correct understanding: The Indian interpretation: He wanted to show the old man that he also loved his goats. The foreigner showed an interest in my goats. Oh, yes. He wanted to buy them. Book 3-Unit 10 8. The old man pointed at the station wagon... Correct understanding: The Indian interpretation: The Indian wanted to know if the American was going to ship the goats home in that vehicle. The old man was asking if I was going to ship the statue home in the vehicle. Book 3-Unit 10 9. So saying, he brought his palms together in salute, turned round, and was soon out of sight. Correct understanding: The Indian interpretation: The old man was grateful for this foreigner who helped him to make his dream come true. He went away quickly