Integrated English Course By Hu Weiwei

1. Warm Welcome Integrated English Course By Hu Weiwei Sept. 10, 2009

2. Whatever Happened to Manners Unit Two

3. Hello, everybody! Do you know what good manners are?

11. What can we infer from the above-mentioned examples? Did you happen to experience some situations in which those magic words melted away most – if not all – of the irritation you felt? What do you think a good manner really is? Lead-in questions

12. What is this essay concerned with? Is this essay an exposition, a narration or an argumentation? The author thinks that good manners are a sort of hidden beauty, aren’t they? Do you agree or not? Justify your answer. According to the text, are people in the present age, in a general sense, more polite or not? In what way? Text-related questions

13. Why is it important to write a thank-you note? Why do people often put off sending one? Where does the author think that good manners count the most? Do you agree or not? Justify your reply. The author thinks that good manners are infectious, aren’t they? Do you believe or not? Exemplify your answer. Text-related questions

14. Is it possible for anyone and everyone to show good manners? Text-related questions

15. How is the essay organized? Structural Analysis of the text

16. Part One: para. 1/ Part Two: paras. 2-4/ Part Three: paras 5-10/ Part Four: para. 11/ Structural Analysis of the text

17. In the beginning part, the author puts forward his viewpoint: Nowadays, many people show a lack of good manners; they’re less friendly or less polite than people in the past.Then he illustrates his viewpoint with specific examples he witnesses in NY. Structural Analysis of the text

18. In the second part, the author raises and proves his opinion: without good manners, you can't be truly stylish; good manners are a sort of hidden beauty secret; your good manners make you feel better and look better, contributing to building up your nice image. Structural Analysis of the text

19. Then, the author points out and illustrates the favorable influence of some specific good manners on the receivers. Structural Analysis of the text

20. In the last paragraph the author concludes that good manners are infectious; meanwhile, he expresses his sincere wish for a polite society where everyone would behave politely. Structural Analysis of the text

21. Which paragraphs start with a topic sentence? Structural Analysis of the text

22. Decide the author’s purpose of writing ----Explain why the other three are not correct True or false statements Pronunciation of new words and expressions Text comprehension exercises

23. Listen to the text Ask students to read the text part by part and compete to be the pronunciation star Analyze the text in detail Detailed reading

24. & Which sentence s in the first paragraph imply that in a general scene, people in the present age are less gentle, less friendly or less polite than people in the past? & What impolite examples are given to show that many people in NY are not friendly or polite with one another? Paragraph 1

25. The word “manner” is usually in the plural when it is used to refer to the meaning of “social behavior” or “polite or well-bred behavior.” >>It is bad manners to interrupt. >>The boy has no manners at all. >>These are typical eighteenth-century aristocratic manners. (pl. habits and customs) Paragraph 1

26. However, when it is used in the meaning of “a person’s outward bearing, way of speaking, etc.” the word “manner” is more often than not in the singular. >>He was behaving in the manner of a lunatic. >>She was unusually soft and gentle in her manner when talking to him. >>He has an aggressive/ hostile manner. Paragraph 1

27. That: a pronoun, referring to the fact that people were nicer, softer, and gentler with each other in the past. Do: remember >> to avoid repetition Get away: leave >>When I asked him if he would like to see a film, he said he was so busy doing a project that he couldn’t get away. Paragraph 1

28. >>A thief broke into his flat and got away with his collections of valuable ancient coins when he was absent. (escape, esp. from the scene of a crime) >>You can’t get away from the fact that you’ve spent too much money on clothes foolishly. (have to admit the truth of sth., esp. sth. Unpleasant) Paragraph 1

29. I feel that many people in the contemporary world are, for some reason or other, not as friendly, not as nice, or not as polite with one another as people in the past. Paragraph 1

30. Appreciation– appreciate– be appreciative of >> As soon as she finished singing a beautiful song, the audience burst out cheering to show their appreciation. (an understanding of the good qualities or worth of sth.) >>That statesman gave a realistic appreciation of the current situation at home and abroad. (a judgment of the worth or facts of sth.) Paragraph 1

31. Pull out: leave or depart >>When I arrived, the train was pulling out of the station. >>The young driver suddenly pulled out into the street. >>The world bank should pull out of the project. >>France was going to pull out of NATO. Paragraph 1

32. & >>Economic sanctions will be lifted once two-thirds of their forces have pulled out. & >>Sterling has been hit by the economy’s failure to pull out of recession. & >>I pulled out of the depression very quickly with treatment. Paragraph 1

33. In your opinion, how can we be truly stylish? Paragraphs 2-4

34. Yang Lan in her forties

35. Zhao Yazhhi in her fifties

36. Qin Yi in her eighties

37. Lauren Bacall

38. Gary Grant

39. According to the author, how do good manners help build up your image? Paragraphs 2-4

40. Decorate >>decoration>>furnish Long-lost custom>>long-standing partnership be Gracious to>>gracious manners >>gracious invitation/ welcome >The president is gracious to his inferiors. >>Her Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth Paragraphs 2-4

41. Set an example of plain living>>set an example for sb. The orchestra played with great panache. (if you do sth. with panache, you do it in a confident, stylish and elegant way.) >>add panache to one’s image Paragraphs 2-4

42. >>but a kind, gracious manner makes you look much more stylish and admirable, contributing pricelessly to your image. Paragraphs 2-4

43. What good manners does the author suggest that we should display? Paragraphs 5-10

44. >We positively say “thank you” and write “thank-you notes”. >We genuinely apologize or say “excuse me”. >We should be punctual & value other’s precious time. >We bring good manners home & have good manners with our families. Good manners

45. Where does the author think that good manners count the most? Do you agree with the author or not? Justify your answer. Paragraphs 5-10

46. Is it a good idea that you decide not to write a thank-you note because you are busy? Do you think that a delayed thank-you note is better than not writing at all? will it do wonders for the person on the receiving end? Paragraphs 5-10

47. Better late than never. Paragraphs 5-10

48. Have you ever offered your seat to another one? To whom? Why? Do you expect to hear a “thank you”? How do you feel about yourself? How do you feel when the one takes what you have done for granted? What will you do? Paragraphs 5-10

49. In a crowded bus, someone knocks his bag into your head and you don’t feel much pain actually. How do you feel if this guy does nothing? If you were this guy, what would you do? Paragraphs 5-10

50. A sincere “excuse me” or “I’m sorry” can best melt away one’s irritation. Paragraphs 5-10