新编英语教程7unit-1-concepts-of-space.pptVIP

* P4 What would happen if an Englishman and an American live in the same room? Who is more likely to get frustrated first? * P4 remarkable implications typify experience strain in his relationship with Americans pick up the subtle clues * P5 reason of the clash: different ways of seeking seclusion Am. – depend on architectural features for screening Br. – internalize a set of barriers * P5 ultimate: worst, best, biggest… e.g. “The Rolling Stone’ is the ultimate rock and roll band. The ultimate test to him is death. a sure sign: a sign that sth. is certainly going to happen e.g. Those black clouds are a sure sign of rain. Learning to appreciate whatever little surprises life prepares for us is a sure sign of maturity. * P5 refuge: a place that provide shelter use space as a refuge from others: use space to stay away from others / to escape in effect: in fact be in effect: (law etc.) be used e.g. In effect, we are earning less than last year. The housing policy is still in effect. * P5 ? all is well Rhetoric Rhetoric * Discussion Compare Chinese and Western culture focus on one concept or practice analyze cultural differences in one activity analyze cultural differences presented in works Concept of time Concept of space Patterns of friendship Family relationship Dealing with conflict Negotiation styles Collectivism individualism Hierarchy and equality Chinese and western banquet High context and low context Teacher and student relationship … Homework Pushing Hands 推手 Watch films about cultural differences The Treatment 刮痧 The Joy Luck Club 喜福会 Lost in Translation 迷失东京 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 我的盛大希腊婚礼 Homework After-class reading 《语言与文化—英汉语言文化对比》 邓炎昌、刘润清著 外语教学与研究出版社 《跨文化非语言交际》 毕继万著 外语教学与研究出版社 * Exercises 1. 基本语法/句法：完整？ 时态、语态、语气、主谓一致、指代、名词单复数 2. 词汇、短语：词类、近似词、搭配（惯用法） 3. 上下文关系（篇章理解）：逻辑关系 Debate topic of next week Should China abolish the one-child policy now? * Wo