【正文】 given me nothing but trouble 2 1 ? Group Work 2 1 Make a parison between the Chinese culture and western culture. Each group can choose one of the following topics or other topics you like. Group Work Afterclass Task Put your collection into PPT work and show it in class. 2 1 Suggested Topics : Chinese food American food Chinese medicine American medicine Chinese way of cooking American way of cooking Chinese life style American life style Chinese custom American custom Chinese way of parenting American way of parenting … … Afterclass Task 2 1 The End of Section A 。 The man told his wife to keep the medicine on the top shelf so that it would be beyond the children’s reach. beyond sb.’s reach 4. 有錢不一定幸福。 water pollution affect everyone, ? cities to survive, businesses to make a profit Tips For your reference Writing— Structure Writing 2 1 Protection of the environment has bee a major concern of society. In junior schools, teachers and pupils have specific meetings to discuss the questions of environment. City planners will take environmental problems into serious consideration. Factories will take every possible measure to reduce pollution even at a very high cost. This is because people realize bad air and water pollution affect everyone, making it difficult for cities to survive and for businesses to make a profit. (For reference) Writing— Structure Writing 2 1 Letters of thanks are one of the most enjoyable letters people write and they are appreciated and expected in many instances in western culture. This is not the case in Chinese culture. In China, people prefer expressing their appreciation in person. II. Practical Writing 1. Thankyou Letters Writing— Practical Writing 2 1 In western culture, however, even if you have expressed your thanks in person, a letter of thanks must still be written. Every gift or favor, every courtesy or kindness, deserves to be acknowledged with genuine thanks and appreciation. Remember, a letter of thanks doesn’t have to be long but it must be sincere and enthusiastic. Writing— Practical Writing 2 1 Dear Linda, My visit with you last weekend was a real pleasure. Thank you for your hospitality. I enjoyed every moment. Yours sincerely, Joan 2. Sample Writing— Practical Writing Thanks for One’s Hospitality 2 1 Dear Lynn, I just love the vase you sent me! It is so delicate, yet so geous. It is one of the nicest birthday presents I have ever received. I will place the vase on our dining table and put the most beautiful flowers in it. You really should e and see for yourself how lovely the vase looks in our dining room. With love, and a special hug and kiss. Helen 3. Sample Thanks for a Gift Writing— Practical Writing 2 1 Write a note to thank someone for the gift given. In your letter you will 1) express thanks for the gift given。 Reasons Normally, a writer presents his statement at the beginning of a paragraph, and supports it with specific details, then he’ll briefly tell readers the reason(s). Writing— Structure Writing 2 1 A general point : Computers will play an increasingly important role in our daily life. Specific details: 1. Computers measure brain activity. 2. Computers evaluate and treat sickness. 3. Computers in car show us routes, take money from our bank. 4. Home puters take care of regular duties at home. The reason: Computers are working efficiently. Sample Writing Writing— Structure Writing 2 1 ? Decide the topic. ? Write the topic sentence . ? Turn the topic sentence into HOW amp。 ? Every minute counts before the exam. ? In sport what really counts is not the winning but the playing. Words and Expressions— Word Using Translation Key 2 1 7. convention n. customary practice 習(xí)俗，慣例 ? What’s the convention for men to wear on formal occasions? ? What’s the convention for Chinese wedding? ? It’s the convention for men to wear suits on formal occasions. ? It’s the convention for … …to … … Words and Expressions— Word Using Use It Tips 2 1 8. assess vt. judge or decide the amount, value, quality or importance of… ? 現(xiàn)在來(lái)評(píng)價(jià)新法規(guī)的效果為時(shí)尚早。 ? 剎車需要更換。 He bought the house at a budget price. Words and Expressions— Word Using ④ inexpensive, cheap Translation Key 2 1 4. account for 珍妮不得不向父親說(shuō)明每一個(gè)便士是怎么花的。 Words