英国人的性格文文化PPT.pptVIP

The English Character Scanning Tasks — Answer the questions reserved: adj. (of a person or his character) slow to show feelings or  express opinions, disposition, manner, etc. 寡言的；矜持的；conservative: adj. opposed to great or sudden change  保守的，守旧的; adj. n.保守党(的) Examples She’s rather a reserved girl; she doesn’t make friends easily. Old people are usually more conservative than young people. human: adj. showing the feelings, esp. those of kindness, which human beings have 有人性的，有人情味的 Example Scanning Tasks — Answer the questions Scanning Tasks — Answer the questions Scanning Tasks — Answer the questions Scanning Tasks — Answer the questions Like a sense of humor, this is an English ideal which not all Englishmen live up to. live up to: put (one’s faith, principles, etc.) into practice; reach the standard that may be expected 实行(信仰，主义等)；达到预期的标准 Examples It’s difficult to live up to the principles of the Christian religion. He didn’t live up to his reputation.  Suggestion for getting along with English personal questions like “How old are you?” or even “What is your name?” are not easily asked. Questions like “Where did you buy your watch?” or “What is your salary?” are almost impossible. Similarly, conversation in Britain is in general quiet and restrained and loud speech is considered ill-bred(缺乏教养的). It is always perfectly all right to talk about the weather in Britain: everyone does it, and although it is usually just a way of maintaining small talk, it is a key aspect of British life. If you are invited into a persons home, it is not polite to arrive early. Your hostess will be preparing for you, and will be most embarrassed if you arrive before she is quite ready. Ten minutes late is excellent. Half an hour late is excessive and requires apologies.  On the whole British habits of politeness are very informal. All politeness is based on the elementary rule of sh