新编实用英语电子教案Unit 4(6)

mind.

3. (Para. 8) …when a bridge or major highway shuts down, there may not be any way to get where

you are going.

Analysis: The infinitive phrase to get where you are going is the post-modifier of the noun way. Translation: 如果哪座桥或哪条重要高速公路关闭，你就没办法到达要去的地方。 Example: When I’m at a loss for words, I don’t know the right way to handle the embarrassing situation.

4. (Para. 8) So I would have to say that I am always early, except when I can’t get there at all, in

which case I will call as soon as I know I am going to be late.

Analysis: In the object that-clause, except introduces a when-clause, an adverbial clause of time, indicating an exceptional situation. In which case introduces a non-restrictive relative clause, which refers to the exceptional when-clause.

Translation: 所以我得说我总是提前到，除非我根本就到不了。遇到这样的情况，一旦

知道我会迟到，就马上拨打电话告知对方。

Example: I always hurry to work, except when I am not given any tasks, in which case I will just take my time.

2 Important words

1. standard n. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated 标准 eg:

I’m afraid that this shipment was not up to your own standard. The people of the US have a high standard of living.

2. etiquette n. the formal rules for polite behaviors 礼节 eg:

According to etiquette, you should stand up to meet a guest. He is a diplomat and he knows about diplomatic etiquette.

3. suppose v. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds；used to say what was or is expected or intended to happen 料想; 以为；[用于被动语态]认为应该 eg:

I haven’t supposed that I can get the first prize. What am I supposed to do with the documents?

4. absolutely ad. completely and in every way 完全，绝对地

eg:

It is absolutely necessary to type the patient’s blood before a blood transfusion. Don’t pull the switch, unless absolutely necessary.

5. insult n./v. a remark or action that is offensive or deliberately rude; to offend someone by saying or doing something they think is rude 侮辱, 冒犯 eg:

She had to compose herself before she could reply to this terrible insult. I’m sorry for what I said; I never meant to insult you.

6. case n. an example of a particular situation, problem, etc. 实例；事例；情形；场合 eg:

They may not agree. In that case, we’d better hold a discussion. We store some candles in the box in case the electricity goes off.

Passage translation

你守时吗？

问题：你守时吗？

（丽萨·L于2010年7月2日发帖）

回答1：这是有关文化的好问题。到国外旅行或做生意的人对这个问题都应该找出答案。我在工作上很守时; 但是按照美国的标准，我在个人生活方面就不算守时。按照美国的标准，我们这些美籍巴西人总是迟到: 如果聚会时间是8点，每个人都会10点到场，而包括主人在内的每个人都很高兴，因为我们挺准时。喝彩！:)

回答2：准时赴约是个礼节。参加派对晚到一会也是公认的礼节，这一点我就永远也弄不懂了。每件事我都提前做。不这样做我就认为没有礼貌。;-)

回答3：绝对是！我认为男女约会、约见，或是上课，等等，迟到就是对你要见的人的侮辱。这似乎是说：我的时间比你的时间更重要。:-|

回答4：我不但“守时”，生活中大多数情况下，我都是提前到。秘诀（而且真的很管用！）就是把我生活中的所有时钟（电脑除外）都拨快10分钟！;-}

回答5：是的——，过于守时了。这很令我烦恼。即便我真想迟到，我还是会早到些。这是个很糟糕的习惯。不错，我确实有时也迟到。我唯一迟到的情况是迷了路，那样就真的会迟到一小时左右。不过，哎，我们都会有小麻烦的，不是吗？:-O

回答6：和女友约会的时候，我总是做到按时到达。有一次，我有个每次约会总是迟到的女朋友。如果约会时间定在9点，她在路上要花45分钟，她就会在9点45分来到。我很喜欢她，但实在受不了她不守时的习惯。:-e

回答7：我讨厌迟到，总是计划着至少提前10分钟。但是在华盛顿这个地方，如果某座桥或主要高速公路关闭，你就没办法到达要去的地方。所以我得说我总是提前到，除非我根本就到不了那里。在这种情况下，一旦我知道会迟到，就会马上打电话告知对方。这种事不常发生，而一旦发生我就会很懊恼。:-/

Read and Judge

6 Are the following statements true or false according to the passage? Write T/F accordingly.

1. T 2. F 3. F 4. F 5. F 6. F 7. T

Read and translate

7 Translate the following sentences into Chinese.

1. 按照美国的标准，巴西人不守时。

2. 那些出国旅行或者做生意的人应该了解在守时方面的文化差异。 3. 她不能理解，为什么大家认为人们参加派对就该晚到一会儿。

4. 约会迟到的时候我觉得有点尴尬，但我不认为这是对已经到场的人的侮辱。 5. 这一提示对我们可能会有用。我们把家里的钟表都拨快10分钟吧。 6. 第一印象可能永远都改变不了，你一定要留下一个好的第一印象。 7. 她的父母总是问她很多问题，这令她很心烦。

8. 这位司机通常都很有礼貌，但在这个具体具体情况下他却发火了。

SECTION V Appreciating Culture Tips

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Unit Four Punctuality and Culture

Class Work Design: [Three Sessions – Six Contact Hours]

Session No. Session 1 (90-100 minutes) Unit Sessions Involved Section I Talking Face to Face Focal Points 1. Making/keeping/postponing an appointment according to a work Section II Being All Ears timetable Section III Trying Your Hand 2. Making reservations according to a 1. Practicing Applied Writing timetable of flights and trains 2. Writing Sentences and 3. Understanding and making up schedules Reviewing Grammar for different purposes 4. Key words and expressions: direct flight, departure time, schedule, have an appointment with, enjoy one’s weekend Section IV Maintaining A Sharp Eye Passage I Punctuality Pays！ 1. American culture of being punctual 2. Some suggestions for being punctual 3. Key words and expressions: have to do with, as a whole, at (the) most, be new to Session 2 (90-100 minutes) Session 3 (90-100 minutes) Section IV Maintaining A Sharp 1. Several opinions for being punctual Ey …… 此处隐藏：4711字，全部文档内容请下载后查看。喜欢就下载吧 ……