【正文】 They’ll be sad because they’ll not have the usual exchanges that go with a weling cup of tea or coffee. These exchanges may be a mon and regular practice on similar occasions in their own country. Book 2 Unit 1 ritual a. of or done regularly followed in exactly the same way each time 例行的，慣常的 n. 固定程序，例行公事 . I start to read English aloud after I get up in the morning and that has bee a ritual. go with a. exist or take place at the same time, be found together 同時發(fā)生，伴隨 . Happiness doesn’t necessarily go with money. b. 與 …… 相配，相協(xié)調 . The shoes doesn’t go with the suit. convention n. customary practice 習俗，慣例 . Convention now allows women to smoke in public. Key It’s the convention for men to wear suits on formal occasions. Translation 男子在正式場合穿西裝是一種慣例。 Book 2 Unit 1 fall behind sb./sth.(L1) ① bee bit by bit further behind Key He’s been falling behind his group members in English. Translation 他在英語方面一直落后于同組同學 。 . If you’re not moving ahead, you’re falling behind. Book 2 Unit 1 fall behind with sth. ② fail to produce sth. at the proper time Key I’m falling behind with my work。 9. Normally, Americans do not assess their visitors in such relaxed surroundings over extended small talk。 Book 2 Unit 1 take …personally If you take someone’s remarks personally, you are upset because you think that they are being critical about you in particular. 認為 … 是針對某人的 . You mustn’t take her negative ments of your plan personally. Book 2 Unit 1 9. They’ll miss the ritual interaction that goes with a weling cup of tea or coffee that may be a convention in their own country. (L23) 譯文： 它們也會懷念那種喝著茶或咖啡招待客人的禮節(jié)性交往 ， 這也許是他們自己國家的一種習俗 。 Book 2 Unit 1 Situation 1 – an appointment How to Manage the Following Situations? Situation 2 – home visit Situation 3 – to a party Situation 4 – being invited to dinner Situation 5 – an interview 2. Cultural Differences Book 2 Unit 1 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, neitherof his first two patients arrived. Book 2 Unit 1 Americans tend to be _________. To the Arabians, _________ ________________ is acceptable. half an hour or 40 minutes late punctual 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 … Book 2 Unit 1 Mary felt surprised. Why? In China, it’s OK to visit friends without calling ahead of time. While in the ., it’s impolite to do so. Book 2 Unit 1 What is the polite way in the .? Calling ahead of time. Book 2 Unit 1 Situation 3: Your American friend invited you to her party tonight at 7:30. When are you supposed to get there? Why? A. 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. Book 2 Unit 1 In the ., 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) Book 2 Unit 1 Situation 4: Your American friend invited you to her house for dinner at 6:30. When are you supposed to get there? A. Right on time. B. Be fashionably late. C. Half an hour late. D. About 5’－ 10’ earlier. The Americans The Chine