Practice Always Makes Perfect Integrated English Course By Hu Weiwei Warm Welcome Sept. 10, 2009

Practice Always Makes Perfect Unit Two Whatever Happened to Manners

Practice Always Makes Perfect Hello, everybody! Do you know what good manners are?

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Lead-in questions 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?

Practice Always Makes Perfect Text-related questions 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?

Practice Always Makes Perfect Text-related questions 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.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Text-related questions Is it possible for anyone and everyone to show good manners?

Practice Always Makes Perfect Structural Analysis of the text How is the essay organized?

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

Practice Always Makes Perfect Structural Analysis of the text 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.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Structural Analysis of the text 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.

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

Practice Always Makes Perfect Structural Analysis of the text 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.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Structural Analysis of the text Which paragraphs start with a topic sentence?

Practice Always Makes Perfect Text comprehension exercises 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

Practice Always Makes Perfect Detailed reading 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

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraph 1 & 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?

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraph 1 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)

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraph 1 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.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraph 1 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.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraph 1 >>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)

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraph 1 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.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraph 1 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.)

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraph 1 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.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraph 1 & >>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.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 2-4 In your opinion, how can we be truly stylish?

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Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 2-4 According to the author, how do good manners help build up your image?

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 2-4 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

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 2-4 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

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

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 What good manners does the author suggest that we should display?

Practice Always Makes Perfect Good manners >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.

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

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 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?

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 Better late than never.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 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?

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 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?

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

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 Do you want to work as a maid, a bellman, an entrance guard, or dustbin collector? Why? Do you think they are worth respecting? Why? What can we do to make their life a wee bit easier?

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 Civility costs nothing and buys everything Mary Wortley Montagu

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 In these paragraphs, the author states and expounds the great power of some typical good manners upon people on the receiving end. He reasonably explains and vividly illustrates the good effects polite manners have on our family members and people around us.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 Do/ work/ create wonders for: be remarkably successful in achieving positive results for sth. >>This medicine will …your back pain. Recipe: a set of directions with a list of ingredients for making sth., esp. food. >>The maid did not follow the recipe for the cake and it came out all wrong.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 Compliment: praise or express admiration for sb. >>The foreigner complimented her on her honesty/ fluency in English. >>He complimented us with tickets for the opera. Don’t bother me. I am in no mood for jokes now.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 I bet: (slang) I think, I’m sure --“Can you work out the mystery?” --“You bet!” >>The man spent all his money betting on horses. >>She bet him 5000 yuan that he wouldn’t be able to give up smoking.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 I should have done this, …. >>What does the author mean? Did he write a thank-you note two weeks ago? Will he write a delayed one? Will it work?

Practice Always Makes Perfect A piece of advice Writing a delayed thank-you note is much better than not writing at all. Better late than never.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 Barrel: (slang) move at a high speed >>He barreled down across the street and knocked down an old lady. >>in the 1990s, Kuwait was exporting 1.5 million barrels of crude oil a day. (a unit of measurement equal to 42 gallons/ 159 liters)

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 Genuinely: sincerely >>genuine leather/ friendship Apologize>>(make an/ one’s) apology >>apologetic(ly) >>a letter of apology >>Man Wenjun apologized to his fans for his illegal deeds. >>He was very apologetic but that couldn’t really compensate.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 Irritation>>irritate>>irritated >>He tried to conceal his irritation that he had not been invited, but failed. (frustration, feeling angry) Doesn’t it melt away most – if not all – of the irritation you felt? >>This newly-built park is as big – if not bigger – as the previous one.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 >>a negative rhetorical question. It needn’t be answered and must be uttered in a falling tone. It is close in meaning to but more powerful in tone than a positive statement.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 >>It does indeed melt away most – if not all – of the irritation you felt. >>After you hear someone’s genuine apology, most – if not all – of your irritation will naturally disappear.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 Punctuality>>punctual >>Punctuality is a necessary habit in all public affairs of a civilized society. (being on time) >>Punctuality is not a thing of the past. (?) Why should we be punctual?

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 Cherish: love >>Never cherish a serpent in your bosom. >>Every minute I’ve spent here impressed me with the friendship your people cherished for our people. In one’s thoughts: miss >>You are in my daily thoughts.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraphs 5-10 What are the routine things you expect your mother to do for you? Do you feel grateful or do you just get used to them and take them for granted? How do you express your gratitude?

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraph 11 What’s the author’s sincere wish? What’s the function of this paragraph?

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraph 11 infectious>>infect >>Quite a number of people suffered from the infectious SARS, Bird’s Flu and H1N1, etc. >>The fans expressed infectious enthusiasm to their idol.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraph 11 Paraphrase “Good manners are … If we could just get everyone to catch them”

Practice Always Makes Perfect Paragraph 11 >>Good manners have favorable, impressive influence upon people and can easily be passed from one to another. How wonderful it would be if we are able to have everyone behave politely towards one another.

Practice Always Makes Perfect After reading … What is the main idea that the author argues for? What is the author’s purpose of writing? What have you learnt from this text?

Practice Always Makes Perfect Discourse Analysis This essay is a well-organized piece of argumentation. >>the deductive method is employed in most of the paragraphs. >>key phrases, each of which stands in a single line, are used as subtitles. >>the ingenious use of vivid illustrations to make a point.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Discourse Analysis Illustration is the use of examples to prove a point. It is perhaps the most common, and often the most efficient, pattern of exposition and argumentation. Good examples help to clarify an author’s thoughts by making the general specific, and the abstract concrete. They also help to persuade or convince the reader.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Discourse Analysis A successful illustration essay depends on a wise collection of sufficient examples which are typical and specific, interesting and relevant – the examples may be either personal experiences or second-hand information from reliable sources; An expert arrangement of these examples – similar or ralated examples should be grouped together and arranged climatically.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Discourse Analysis >>In this text, the author’s personal experiences and some typical examples are made good use of as convincing evidence.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Assignment  To look for sentences showing the usage of the following words and phrases in the manner of get away compliment host apologize take sb/ sth for granted melt away count set an example of/ for infectious gracious  Retell the story in various ways

Practice Always Makes Perfect Self-study Grammar exercises Oral activities Writing practice Text B Memorable quotes

Practice Always Makes Perfect Table manners The main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork, but that’s only superficial. The real difference is that in the west, people have their own plate of food, while in china the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Table manners In China, the meal usually beings with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. Soup will then be served with staple food ranging from rice, noodles, to dumplings.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Table manners Perhaps one of the things that surprise a Western visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their guests. In formal dinners, there are always “public” chopsticks. This is a sign of genuine friendship and politeness.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Table manners People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed on the table when they finish dinner.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Introduction The general rule in introducing two people is to introduce other people to the person you wish to honor. A man always rises for an introduction. However, it is all right for an elderly man to remain seated when a young man is introduced to him.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Invitation When a person receives an invitation he should answer it immediately, saying definitely whether he is able to accept it or not. It is very impolite to arrive late, as it is usually planned to have the meal at the exact hour given in the invitation.

Practice Always Makes Perfect Invitation After the meal one had better stay at least another half an hour, lest he seems to have come only for the meal. When leaving any kind of a party, a guest always expresses his appreciation to the hostess.

Practice Always Makes Perfect In public places People walking should keep to the right side of the sidewalk. Best clothes like evening clothes are often worn at the theatre. The movies are more informal. Any kind of respectable clothes may be worn, and small confection may be eaten quietly as long as there are no objectionable noises to annoy neighbors.

Practice Always Makes Perfect In public places It is usual for anyone attending church to take some money along the offering, as it is a regular part of every church service and is used for the work of the church. Good clothes, but never evening clothes, are worn to a church service.