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situation in East Europe. Language points ? 19 it’s especially rewarding to give praise in areas in which efforts generally goes unnoticed and unmentioned. ? It’s particularly beneficial to praise those who do unexciting routine jobs and whose efforts is usually ignored or overlooked. ? generally: usually。 in most cases ? Generally the morning post arrives at 7:00. Language points ? 20 when the shirts are done just right: ? when the shirts are washed or cleaned exactly as excepted. ? 21 paper boy: ? A boy who delivers or sells newspapers Language points ? 22 appreciate: ? understand and enjoy。 be thankful for ? Eg. It was such a wonderful play I really appreciated it. ? 23. constructive: helping ? Eg. Students are urged to make full use of their summer vacation time. Language points ? 24 routine: ? adj. not unusual or exciting。 regular ? Eg. Relax. This is just a routine medical check. ? n. fixed and regular way of doing things ? Eg. His daily routine begins with checking Email messages. Language points ? 25 an ounce of praise is worth a pound of scolding: ? Praise (in whatever small amount) is far more valuable than scolding (in whatever large amount) ? worth: having a value of。 deserving ? Eg. This book is worth 10 dollars. ? scold: blame with angry words ? Eg. He scolded her for ing back late. Language points ? 26 drown: ? ① cover pletely with water ? Eg. Two years ago, most of the town was drowned by the floods. ? ② (cause to) die in water because unable to breathe ? Eg. Since ten years ago, over 50 people were drowned in the river. Language points ? 27 favorably: ? with approval ? Eg. The young monitor was looked on favorably as a rising star. ? 28 ignore: ? not to take notice of。 pay no attention to ? Eg. Those who ignore the traffic lights will be fined. Language points ? 29 criticize: ? ① find fault with ? Eg. Why are you always criticizing him? ? ② form and give a judgment of。 to assess the merits and demerits of ? Eg. The Sunday newspaper devoted a page to criticizing new books, films, and plays. Language points ? 30 react: ? ① respond ? Eg. The government reacted to criticism and improved its image this year. ? ② respond to something with a feeling or take action (against) ? Eg. Peasants uprose in arms to react against the harsh regulations of the Qin dynasty. Discussion ? 1 Do you think praise plays an important role in our daily life? List some profits of offering or accepting praises. ? 2 How do you understand Shakespeare’s word ”our praises are our wages”? ? 3 Good at offering praise to other is a kind of virtue, according to you, how to acquire this virtue