新视野大学英语2 Time-Conscious Americans.pptVIP

* Time-Conscious Americans Unit 1 Section A Contents Warming-up Activities Reading Comprehension Exercises Practice Enjoyment Time Warming-up Activities Thinking Listening Suggestion Discussing Situation 1: Dr. Tom McDivern from NY is practicing medicine in a rural area in Saudi Arabia. His opening day was booked fully a week ago. But half an hour passed, neither of his first two patients arrived. Why? Why? Why? Warming-up Activities Thinking Americans tend to be _________. To the Arabians, _________ ________________ is acceptable. punctual half an hour or 40 minutes late Warming-up Activities Thinking Situation 2: On your way home, it occurred to you that your American friend Mary had invited you to visit her when you were free. Then you dropped in on her house. But when you knocked at the door … Warming-up Activities Thinking In China, it’s OK to visit friends without calling ahead of time. While in the U.S., it’s impolite to do so. Mary felt surprised. Why? Oh my Goddess.. Warming-up Activities Thinking What is the polite way in the U.S.? Calling ahead of time. Warming-up Activities Thinking Before 7:00, to help her to prepare. B. 5’~10’ late, not to be the first guest. C. After 8:00, I’m the VIP. D. 5’~10’ earlier, it’s a polite way to show my respect for her. Situation 3: Your American friend invited you to her party tonight at 7:30. When are you supposed to get there? Why? Warming-up Activities Thinking In the U.S., people tend to be _____________. In China, close friends tend to arrive _______________， but acquaintances tend to arrive _______________. 5’~10’ late (B) before 7:00 (A) 5’~10’ earlier (D) Warming-up Activities Thinking What leads to these differences? THIS MAY BE DUE TO CULTURAL DIFFERENCES Monochronic Time is a commodity. It is necessary to use time wisely and not waste it. Efficiency is very important resulting in a sense of urgency in many matters. Time is the