【正文】 of our work. Doctors will use puters to evaluate and identify motor problems, figure out repair costs and locate repair shops. Home puters will take care of regular duties at home, help with homework and order food. This is because puters can work more efficiently for us. Writing— Structure Writing Sample 2 1 Write a position about 60 words with the given topic. Use the writing skill we just discussed in this unit. Your Task Writing— Structure Writing Protection of the environment has bee a major concern of society Topic Tips 2 1 Specific details: ? teachers amp。 pupils, specific meeting, discuss the protection of environment ? city planners, environment problems, take … into consideration ? factories, reduce pollution, at a high cost The reason: ? bad air amp。 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。 2) state clearly how much you like it. 4. Your Task Writing— Practical Writing Translation 1. 在有些人眼里，畢加索（ Picasso） 的繪畫會(huì)顯得十分荒謬。 In the eyes of some people, Picasso’s paintings would seem rather foolish. Ex. IX. Translate the following sentences into English. In the eyes of some people foolish V: Exercises 2. 他們利潤(rùn)增長(zhǎng)部分的原因是由于采用了新的市場(chǎng)策略。 The increase in their profits is due partly to their new market strategy. is due partly to profits 3. 那個(gè)男人告訴妻子把藥放在最上面的擱架上，這樣孩子們就夠不著了。 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。 Happiness doesn’t always go with money. not always go with 5. 那輛小汽車從我買來以后盡給我添麻煩。 That car has given me nothing but trouble ever since I bought it. ever since I bought it 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