apologizing in the east课文及练习.docx

1、apologizing in the east课文及练习Apologizing in the EastApologizing is common throughout the world, but the way people apologize varies from culture to culture. Generally speaking, in the West, apologizing is expected and those( who apologize are forgiven and respected). In the East, people have a differ

2、ent idea about how to apologize.In Japan, apologizing is one of the most important but difficult skills(that non-Japanese can learn). What makes the apology different in daily life in Japan is that it is used before as often as after an event. The apology is like a signal that some inconvenience is

3、about to happen.In other words, get ready for an Inconvenient situation if someone apologizes for no apparent reasons. So the advice for foreigners is to apologize often or whenever you are in doubt. In fact, it never hurts to apologize in all situations.In Japan, the boss shouts at employees, at hi

4、s wife and at the children. This is recognized as normal. He never apologizes to them. Similarly, in China,children are taught to apologize to teachers, parents and elders when they are thought to have made mistakes. We often hear parents telling their children Say youre sorry. Seldom do we hear the

5、 father sayIm sorry to his son or the boss sayIts my fault to his employees.Now more and more people have a better understanding of apologizing and its role at work and in the family. Furthermore, thanks to the frequent exchanges among different cultures, apology is becoming a way of daily life in C

6、hina. Apologizing is no longer regarded as a shame.Instead, the apology is used to remove barrier to communication and strengthen a mutual relationship.第三课时一、把下列汉语翻译成英语1.在东方_ 2.在日常生活中_ 3.计划去做_ 4.换句话说 _ 5.不再_ 6.期待某人做_ 7.准备_ 8.疑惑_ 9.和相似_ 10.对喊叫_ 二、词性转换：1. east(n)_ (adj)2. reason (n)_ (adj)_ (adv) _ (反

7、)3. culture (n)_ (adj)4. similar (adj)_ (adv)5.exchange (v)_ (adj)一、单项选择题：1.I doubt _she will change her mindA. that B which C, what D. whetherI dont doubt_he will win.A, that B which C what D. whether3. He is out of _.A employ B, employment C, employee D, employer4. The university is a major_in the

8、 area.A employ B employment C.employee D, employer5. The girl_Is singing a song is my sister.A which B whom C whose D who6. The gentle man_car is black is our mayor.A which B whom C whose D. who7. This tree is_that oneA. three times as high as B as high as three time C three times as higher as D as

9、higher as three ti8. The newly broadened square is_of the previous (先前的)oneA four times size B. four times the size C. size four times D. the size four times9._they would support us was a problem.A. If B. What C. That D. Whether10. Busy is something we need_daily life.A on B during C a D. in二、单句改错：1

10、.There are forty children in the class. ten of who are girls.2.What we need are money.3.On other words, she must give up singing4.The store sold off its summer stock (库存) to be ready with the winter goods.5.If he has signed the contract (合同)or not doesnt matter.一、根据括号内所给的汉语，完成下列句子1. It snowed_(整个) t

11、he night.2. A red lamp(灯) is often a danger_(信号).3. There is another important_(原因).4. She prefers to play comic(滑稽)_(角色).5. He had no sense of_(害羞) and never felt guilty(犯罪)二、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空1. The_(east) situation is similarly intense(紧张的)2. From this study we can_( reason) infer(推断)that this behavi

12、or(举止) is inherited(遗传).3. A rich and_(vary) cultural life is essential(必需的)for this couple.4._(similar) all banks are now plugged into(陷入) government life-support systems.5. Sale goods in this shop are not_(exchange).三、单项选择题：从A、B、C、D中选择正确的选项填入横线中。1. There is no doubt_we will be successful.A whether

13、 B if C which D. that2. This_as dismissed(解雇) for lazinessA employ B employment C employee D employ3. The girl_you are talking about now is my sister.A. which B whom C whose D what4. That you didnt go to the talk_a pity.A was B. were C. be D are5. I expected my son_the exam.A pass B passed C. passin

14、g D. to pass6. They_employ the old man as a receipt.A. no more B no longer C, not any more D. not any longer7. My opinions are similar_hers.A for B. with C. to D, of8. You dont have to shout_me.A in B for C at D, with9.Crossing the Atlantis(大西洋) by plane_only a few hours.A. takes B take C, have take

15、n D, would take10.A_can be observed between themA similar B similarity C similarly D similarily四、改错题：从A、B、C、D中找出错误的选项并更正。1. There is some doubt that their football team will win the match.2. The house which windows are broken are under repair.3. How this happened are not clear to anyone.4. The outco

16、me of the election was on doubt then.5. To learn English are not an easy thing五、单词匹配：1.apparent A. often, always2. doubt B the same as, look alike3. employee C not believe, confuse4. similar D. people working for others5. Frequent E clear, obvious第四课时一、把下列汉语翻译成英语1.听说_ 2.收到来信_3.告诉某人某事_ 4.越来越_5.越就越 _

17、6.幸亏_7.感谢_ 8.被用来做_二、词性转换1. elder (adj)_(adj) 2. apology (n)_(v)3. day (n)_(adj) 4. father (n)_(adj)5.frequent (adj)_(adv)一单项选择1.I have heard her_this song.A. to sing B singing C sing D song2.I heard her_this song at nine last night.A. to sing B singing C sing D song3.Jill is getting_A. tall and tall

18、 B. taller and taller C. tall or tall D. taller or taller4._he read the book,_he got in It.A. The much, the interested B. The more, the interested C. The much, the more interested D. The more, the more interested5.This team_going to win in this match, so the whole team_training now.A is is B are, ar

19、e C is are D. are, is6.He_to pop music but now he likes rock music.A. used to listen B used to listening C is used to listening D is used to listen7.Ive_ a vegetarian(素食者)A got used to be B got used to being C used to be D. used to being8.I live_the mountainsA. all B. both C between D. amongThere is

20、 a generation gap(代沟)_my parents and I.A. all B. both C between D. among10.Thank you very much_ your time.A to B. of C. with D. for二、单句改错1.She hasbeen heard sing this song.2. The threshing(打谷)ground was used to holding a mass(群众)meeting3. Please speak it clearly and simply .4. I didn t say a lie, ma

21、dam. My dog doesnt bite, but it isnt mine.5. Yet, they could communicate to her.一、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空1. He handed(擦扶)the_(elder) woman across the street.2. We apologize for any_(convenience) caused during repairs.3._(day) practice is the trick(窍门) in learning a foreign language.4. His voice filled with_(

22、father) concern.5. Dry hair can be damaged by washing it too_(frequent).二、单项选择题：从A、B、C、D中选择正确的选项填入横线中1. I have never heard_him since he left.A from B. of C to D by2. You didn t use to drink_?A. did you B didnt you C. usednt to you D used to you3._his eyes are hurt.A Between B. Among C All D. Both4.

23、Thanks_your help, I could come through in such a difficult conditionA to B of C with D. for5. He_me the story.A said B, spoke C. talked D told 6.We _through an interpreter(翻译) for a few minutes.A said B, spoke C. talked D told 7. Dont you dare to tell_the hiding place?A of B with C about D to8.I _yo

24、ur words.A sounded B listened C heard D. listened to9. At the foot of the mountain_.A. a village lie B. lies a village C does a village D lying a village10. These days we often hear_“ the classless society(无产阶级社会)”.B of C with D. for三、改错题：从A、B、C、D中选出错误的选项并更正1.Do you hear of daughter this week?2. Amo

25、ng my plants have died.3.I can say a little French.4. You are sounded a little down in dumps(犹豫).5.your idea sounds greatly.四、补全对话：阅读短文，选择正确的选项填入横线中A:_1_?B: It will be held on November loth.A:_2_?B: There are seven events in the school sports meetingA:_3_?B: I certainly will. You know, Im the best runner in my classA: Really?_4_?B: Ill take part in 400 meters race.Oh, thats good. _5_?B: Its kind of you to say so.A. How many eventsB. What sports will youC. Good luckD. Will you take part inE. When will our school sports meeting be held.