英国人的性格-英文文化PPT.ppt

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1、The English Character,Group Discussion,In your mind, what is an English like?,Typical English chacter(P1-7),the structure of the passage,Scanning Tasks Answer the questions,Questions for Part 1,Words and Expression in Part 1,1. in particular 尤其是，特别是 2. reserved 3.tend to do 易于做某事，有做的倾向 4. be noted f

2、or 以闻名或著称 5. human,reserved: adj. (of a person or his character) slow to show feelings or express opinions, disposition, manner, etc. 寡言的；矜持的；conservative: adj. opposed to great or sudden change 保守的，守旧的; adj. she doesnt make friends easily. Old people are usually more conservative than young people.

3、,British Conservative Party,human: adj. showing the feelings, esp. those of kindness, which human beings have 有人性的，有人情味的 Example,On the other hand, they are perfectly human behind their barrier of reserve, and may be quite pleased when a friendly stranger or foreigner succeeds for a time in breaking

4、 the barrier down.,另一方面，他们虽然外表上难以接近，但内心却有人情味，如果一个友善的陌生人或外国人打破沉默，英国人也可能非常高兴。,He seems quite human when you know him.,Scanning Tasks Answer the questions,Questions for Part 2,Words and Expression in Part 2,1. no less than 与一样或相同，不比差 2. conceited 3. in such a way as to do 用方式以使,Examples In my hometown,

5、 this Chinese film is no less popular than Titanic.,no less than 与一样或相同，不比差,Words and Expressions in Part 2,This book is no less expensive than that one.,这本书不比那本便宜。,Examples He spoke in such a way as to show that he knew what was happening.,in such a way as to do 用方式以使,Words and Expressions in Part

6、2,He talked in such a way as to make himself understood.,他以这样的方式说话以使人们听懂他的话。,Scanning Tasks Answer the questions,Questions for Part 3,Words and Expression in Part 3,1. English sense of humor 2. self-dispraise 自贬 3. an honorable failure,Scanning Tasks Answer the questions,Questions for Part 4,Words a

7、nd Expression in Part 4,1. looks down on 2. big promise 3. flowery language,Scanning Tasks Answer the questions,Questions for Part 5,Words and Expression in Part 5,live up to fair play straight from the shoulder below the belt take advantage of a persons misfortune,Like a sense of humor, this is an

8、English ideal which not all Englishmen live up to.,live up to: put (ones faith, principles, etc.) into practice; reach the standard that may be expected 实行(信仰，主义等)；达到预期的标准 Examples Its difficult to live up to the principles of the Christian religion. He didnt live up to his reputation.,和幽默感一样，这也是一种英

9、国式的理想品质，尽管并非每个英国人都能做到这点。,English people have a strong love for sports. Soccer is one of most popular event and theres a large number of loyal fans. But their enthusiasm at times has turned them to violence. Crowd disturbances often occurred. Among the football fans, British football fans are notorio

10、us(声名狼藉) all over the world.,die-hard football fan 铁杆球迷,Football hooligans,Key words:,reserved modest humorous sportsmanship,the English character,Discussion,Passage B Finding a Balance,Suggestion for getting along with English,personal questions like “How old are you?” or even “What is your name?”

11、are not easily asked. Questions like “Where did you buy your watch?” or “What is your salary?” are almost impossible. Similarly, conversation in Britain is in general quiet and restrained and loud speech is considered ill-bred(缺乏教养的). It is always perfectly all right to talk about the weather in Bri

12、tain: everyone does it, and although it is usually just a way of maintaining small talk, it is a key aspect of British life.,If you are invited into a persons home, it is not polite to arrive early. Your hostess will be preparing for you, and will be most embarrassed if you arrive before she is quit

13、e ready. Ten minutes late is excellent. Half an hour late is excessive and requires apologies. On the whole British habits of politeness are very informal. All politeness is based on the elementary rule of showing consideration for others, and acknowledging the consideration they show to you.,Britis

14、h people do not readily ask each other to do anything that would involve real inconvenience: they prefer to wait for such service to be offered, rather than ask for it. English people attach importance to action instead of empty talk. So they are called Man of Action.(行动之人) They also like doing things based on their own experience and which makes them conservative.,