Exercise 2
1. …men, women, children of specific ages, from various ethnic groups, …certain interests
2. …what benefit customers will get…buying, doing, thinking 3. …seriously …it is designed to appeal A Conversation
Exercise 1 1. b 2. a 3. d 4. c
We Were Born to Help You Do It Better
Joyce: Dad!
Father: Yes? ?What?s the matter, Joyce?
Joyce: I?m wondering if I should buy a pair of tennis shoes. I?m going to join the tennis club in school.
Father: Why not? It?s good that you finally play sports. Joyce: But I?d like to have Adidas.
Father: Adidas? It?s too expensive. They are for professional athletes. Joyce: But all the guys in the school tennis team are wearing Adidas, boys as well as girls.
Father: But none of us has ever had Adidas and we used to play quite OK. Joyce: Here is an ad about Adidas. Can I read it to you? Father: Go ahead.
Joyce: “Over fifty-five years ago, Adidas gave birth to a new idea in sports shoes. And the people who wear our shoes have been running and winning ever since. In fact,
Adidas has helped them set over 400 world records in track and field alone.”
Father: Nonsense the players have to go through a lot of hard training and practice. It has nothing to do with the shoes. They may be comfortable, but Joyce: You?re right, Dad. The ad goes on to say, “You?re born to run. And we were born to HELP YOU DO IT BETTER.”
Father: 11mm. It may be good for running, but you don?t run.
Joyce: Listen, Dad. The ad says, “... Maybe that?s why more and more
football, soccer, basketball and tennis ...“see? “TENNIS players are turning to Adidas. They know that, whatever their game, they can rely on Adidas workmanship and quality in every product we make.”
Father: OK, OK, dear. I know Adidas is good. But how much is a pair of your shoes?
Joyce: You don?t have to worry about that, Dad. I?ve saved some money since last Christmas. I just want to hear your opinion. Father: That?s good.
Exercise 2 1. …sports shoes 2. …in making sports shoes over fifty-five years ago
3. …running shoes 4. …football, soccer, basketball and tennis
players
5. …workmanship and quality
6. …comfortable….expensive
Unit 4 Culture
Part A Exercise 1 1. b 2. b 3. d Exercise 2 Japan Take it with both hands and open it later in private Cuba Open it right away Republic of Korea Refuse it at first; accept it only after some persuading Part B Passage 1 Exercise 1 1. b 2. d 3. a 4. d
What Are Good Manners?
People in different countries have different standards for good manners. Before entering a house in some Asian countries it is necessary to take off one’s shoes. In
European countries even though shoes sometimes become very muddy,
this is not done. A guest in a Chinese house never finishes a drink. He leaves a little to show that he has had enough. In a Malay house, a guest always leaves a little food. In England, a guest always finishes a drink or eats up his food to show that he has enjoyed it.
Here are some examples of the things that a well- mannered person does or does not do no matter whether he is an oriental or a westerner.
He never laughs at people when they are in trouble. Instead, he tries to help them. He is always kind whether to people or to animals. When he is waiting for a bus, he takes his turn and never pushes to the front of the line. In the bus, he gives his seat to an old person, or a disabled person or a lady who is standing. When talking to people, he never tells heavy people they are fat, but says that they are losing weight for he knows everyone is weight conscious and wants to be thin. He never asks people, women in
Particular, their age. Everyone wants to be young. If he is invited to a
dinner party at seven, he is sure to be there by seven, knowing how people respect time and expect everyone to be “on time”. If he smokes, he never lights his cigarette before getting the permission from people around them. He says “Please” when making a request and “Thank you” when he
receives something. He stands up when speaking to a lady or an older person, and he does not sit down until the other person is seated.
Exercise 2 1. …laugh at people 2. …animals, with kindness
3. …push to the front…waiting for a bus 4. …the old, disabled
5. …they are “losing weight” 6. …women … their age/weight
7. …time 8. …getting permission from people around 9. …Please …Thank you
10. …a lady or an older person … the other is seated Passage 2 Exercise 1 1. b 2. c 3. b 4. d
Tea Ceremony in Japan
The tea ceremony in Japan, or Chanoyu, is a special form of
entertainment for distinguished guests. The tradition started in the 15th century and has existed for about 600 years, and it has very special and strict rules that must be followed.
There are many different kinds of tea ceremonies, from the informal to the quite formal. But all Chanoyu ceremonies have one thing in common, that is, guests are invited to enjoy a moment of peace and calm.
Traditionally a Chanoyu ceremony takes place in a tea room which is
usually not very big. The guests take off their street shoes and put on special bamboo shoes. Then they cross a beautiful garden. They stop for a moment at a rock water basin, where they wash their hands. Then they enter the tea room through a small low door.
The inside of the tea room is simple but beautiful. The room is not
furnished at all. The floor is covered with a kind of bamboo mats which are called ‘Tanami” There are flowers and some traditional decorations like tea set of ancient times, landscape painting, national costumes, etc. The guests sit in the traditional way, on their knees on the floor. In formal ceremonies, small cakes are also sewed. The tea master, a man or a woman, follows a certain procedure in making the tea and then serves it to the guests in turn, starting from the most distinguished. The guests are not supposed to drink the tea at one go. They should sip bit by bit and at the same time appreciate the designs of the bowl and the dish. From time to time the host and the guests would bow to each other. When the guests finally leave the tea room, put on their shoes and leave the house, they feel happy and peaceful.
Exercise 2
1. The tea room
Not big; ( √ ) Simple but beautiful; ( √ ) Not furnished; ( √ ) Its floor covered with tatami; ( √ ) Traditionally decorated; ( √ ) Decorated with fresh flowers and traditional artistic works; ( √ )
2. The tea ceremony
The guests take off their shoes and put on bamboo shoes before entering the tea room; ( √ )
The guests wash their hands in a rock water basin before entering the tea room; ( √ )
The guests sit in the traditional way----on their knees; ( √ )
The guests praise the design of the tea set they are using; ( √)
The tea master serves the tea to the guests in turn, starting from the most distinguished; ( √ )
The tea master and guests bow to each other from time to time during the ceremony. ( √)
Unit 5 Opinions Part A Exercise 1
Conversation 1 Q1. She thought it was terrible.
Q2. He thought it was great.
Conversation 2 Q1. He thinks it is superficial.
Q2. She thiks it is quite well-written.
Exercise 2 Bad Effects of TV on Children Firstly There are a lot of violent programs. Secondly The advertising is very bad for them. Thirdly Watching TV all day is bad for children’s eyes. Finally Watching TV is not creative. Part B Forum 1 Exercise 1 1. a 2. c 3. a 4. c 5. d
Is It Stupid to Say So?
Nancy Rodgers is a law student. Last week her lecturer advised her to
change to a more suitable course. He said that a career in law was unsuitable for women.
Nancy: I was shocked. At first I thought he was joking. Of course, it was a stupid thing to say. Women are as intelligent as men. There are some excellent women lawyers. If he doesn’t want to teach me, he should change his job. I have a right to study law.
Andrew: Nancy, you’re wasting your time studying law. ‘When you are
married and have children you’ll be too busy to work. Anyway, women can’t decide anything properly because they’re too emotional. You should study cooking and sewing in order to become a good wife and mother.
Paul: As I see it, an intelligent woman can succeed in any career if she has enough strength to overcome male prejudice. But Nancy has to decide first whether or not she wants to have children. It’s impossible to have a
successful career and to be a good mother at the same time. That’s why all the professions are dominated by men.
Betty: Well, I can’t understand why Nancy wants to study law, or any other course. For myself, I really enjoy being a wife and a mother. I have two lovely little boys and I have a good husband who works hard to pay for everything we need. I couldn’t do his work and he certainly couldn’t do mine. We’re both happy with our work. Women’s liberation should stop interfering.
Chris: Until I find a job that pays me more money than my wife’s getting now, I will do all the housework. Some men might laugh at me, but I’m quite happy with this arrangement. And of course it leaves me so much free time for hobbies. They say that housework is a woman’s job. That’s stupid. Men always do their own housework when they’re single, don’t they? If Nancy wants to have a career in law, why should anybody try to stop her?
Exercise 2 Nancy (1st speaker) Women have a right to study law. 2nd speaker It’s a waste of time for women to study law. Women can’t decide anything properly because they’re too emotional. 3rd speaker Women can succeed in any career but it’s impossible for a woman to have a successful career and to be a good mother at the same time. 4th speaker Women can’t do men’s work, and men can’t do women’s work. Women’s liberation should stop interfering. 5th speaker It is stupid to say that housework is a woman’s job. Forum 2 Exercise 1 1. d 2. a 3. d
Handguns
Chairman: Good evening. It’s Bob Smith. As we know, the question of
handguns always raises a lot of discussion in our country. Tonight we’ll have opinions from all of you, as people from different countries. Our guests tonight are Roger from Canada, Reiko from Japan, Yu Fen from China, and Antonio from Italy. Roger, let’s start with you.
Roger: In my opinion, the laws on handguns should be changed. Do you know more than 40,000 people a year are killed with handguns? It’s crazy. Guns should be outlawed immediately. Chairman: Yu Fen, what’s your opinion?
Yu Fen: Well, I don’t really like guns, but we have to ask who is doing the
killing. I think most of the killers are criminals. I hate to say it, but I think people should be allowed to own guns. Ordinary people have to be able to protect themselves and their families.
Chairman: People in Japan can’t have guns at home. What do you think of all this, Reiko?
Reiko: I also hate to say it, but I agree with Yu Fen. A violent person might
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