1、P14一 為什么要說”God bless you”而不是“Are you OK?”（1）打噴嚏的神話色彩（2）打噴嚏的“百科全說”（3）特色表達OneGod Bless You實景鏈接A: Why do you look so depressed? 你怎么看著不開心？B: I jumped the gun by building the garage before permission had been given. 我還未得到允許就搶先蓋了車庫。A: So have you got to pull it down? 那你現在是要把它拆倒嗎？B: I am not sure about it.

2、 我還不確定。特色表達TwoSleep tight19世紀時，美國小孩睡前最愛聽父母說Sleep tight and dont let the bedbugs bite. 睡個好覺，別讓臭蟲咬。實景鏈接A: I felt a little tired. Lets make the bed. 我覺得有點累了，咱們鋪床睡吧。B: Well, I am wide awake. You go first. 我一點也不困，你先睡吧。A: All right. Remember to turn off the TV when you go to bed. Good night then. 好吧，你睡的時候

3、別忘了把電視關了。晚安。B:OK.Sleep tight. 好的，你好好睡。“聊”美國特色文化A:I am sneezing all the morning. People around me said bless you in response. I am really at loss about it.B: Thats normal. They did so to scare the devils around you.A: Its weird. Is that a tradition in your nation?B: Actually, we have been using this

4、expression since at least 77 AD.A: Do you know where did the tradition come from?B:There is no sure answer about it, but there are two stories about this.A:Wow, it arouses my curiosity, but I have to leave now. Tell me the stories next time. By the way, how should I reply to others “bless you”?B: Al

5、l you have to say is thank you.譯文：A: 我今天一上午都在不停地打噴嚏。我周圍的人都會回應我“保佑你”，我不知道為什么他們會這樣。B:這很正常，他們這么做是為了驅趕走你身邊的惡魔。A: 這太奇怪了，這是你們國家的傳統嗎？B: 事實上，我們早在公元77年的時候，就開始用這個表達了。A: 你知道這個習俗來源于哪里嗎？B: 關于這個并沒有確切的答案，但是有兩個關于這個的故事。A:哇，這引起來我的好奇心，但是我現在得走了，你下次再告訴我。對了，如果別人對我說“保佑你”的時候，我需要怎么回應？B:你需要說的就是謝謝。P27二 原來遲到美國人看得這么重（1） 在美國，守時是

6、有素養的表現嗎？（2） 切忌在美國遲到（3） 遲到的理由很重要（4）特色表達Onewring ones neck 很生氣（氣到想扭斷某人的脖子）實景鏈接A:I am sorry, I am late again. 對不起，我又遲到了。B: I really want to wring your neck. I have to wait for you every time. 我真快要氣死了，每次我都要等你。A: I apologize to you. I have something to say. 我要向你道歉，我有話要說。B: There is no necessity. Dont mak

7、e any excuse any more. 不用了，不要再編理由了。特色表達TwoHe is very clockwork. 他很守時。實景鏈接A: What do you think about John? 你覺得約翰這個人怎么樣？B: He is reliable and responsible. 他很可靠也很負責。A: Why do you say that? 為什么這樣說？B: Because he is very clockwork whenever we make appointment. 因為每次和他約會的時候，他都非常守時。拓展特色句1. You have been one

8、hour late. 你都遲到1小時了!2. Several times have I told you not to be late. 我不知跟你說過多少次不要遲到。3. Traffic is probably holding him up. 他可能在路上耽擱了。“聊”美國特色文化A: Hi, Betty. I am sincerely sorry for keeping you waiting so long. B: Its Okay. Can you tell me what happened?A: The baby sitter called suddenly that she cou

9、ldnt come to attend to Lizzy.B: So how about her now? Who is taking care of her?A: I called my mother-in law and turned to her for help. I waited at home until she arrived. So I am late. Please forgive me.B: No trouble at all. I read some magazines when waiting for you. Its interesting. So what woul

10、d you like to drink?A: Black coffee without milk. How about you?B: Id like to order a cup of tea.譯文：A:你好，貝蒂，抱歉讓你等了這么久。B: 沒關系，你能告訴我是發生了什么事情嗎？A: 保姆突然跟我打電話說她不能來照顧麗琪了。B: 她現在怎么樣？誰在照顧她呢？A: 我給婆婆打電話了，向她求助。我一直在家等著她來，所以我遲到了。請你原諒我。B:沒事，我在等你的時候看了會雜志，也挺有意思的。對了，你喝點什么？A:不加奶的黑咖啡。你喝點什么？B:我就來一杯茶。P38三 美國人的做客之道（1） 做客需要

11、帶禮物嗎？（2） 做客需要做些什么？（3）特色表達OneSpeaking of the devil 相當于中國的“說曹操，曹操到”實景鏈接A: Where is Sarah? 薩拉在哪里？B:Tom told me, he is going with her daughter to zoo. 提姆說她陪女兒。A: Look, whos here!看，那是誰！B:Well, speaking of the devil. 說曹操，曹操到。特色表達TwoThe Hong Kong dog 某人吃多吃壞了肚子實景鏈接A: Joe, whats wrong with you? 喬，你怎么了？B: I h

12、ave a touch of the Hong Kong dog. 我吃壞肚子了。A: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. 哦，真為你感到難過。B: I must have eaten something unhygienic. 我肯定是吃了一些不干凈的食物。拓展特色句1. Drop by sometime. 有空再來串門吧。2. I feel awful I havent come to visit sooner. 沒有及早來拜訪，我覺得很過意不去。3. Please feel free to make yourself at home. 別客氣，像在自己家一樣。“聊”

13、美國特色文化A: Do you have time to hang out with me? I want to take something to Mr. Smiths family.B: Do you have anything in mind?A: Not yet, I am totally at sea for the presents. I asked him what I need take , but he said nothing.B:In general occasions, it might be flowers or candy. A: Well, I will choo

14、se a bouquet of flowers.B: By the way, you can buy something for his five-year old son.A: Thanks for your caution. When do you think its appropriate for me to arrive at his house?B: Just before ten minutes or five before the appointed time.A: Thanks very much. You know so much about hospitality in A

15、merica.譯文：A:你有時間跟我出去逛逛嗎？我想帶點東西去史密斯家？B: 你想好買什么了嗎？A:還沒有，我現在完全不知道該買什么禮物。我問過他我需要帶什么，但是他說什么都不用。B:一般情況下，送花或者糖果就可以。A:那我還是選擇一束花吧。B:對了，你可以給他5歲的兒子買些東西。A:謝謝你的提醒，你覺得我們什么時候去他家比較好？B:就在約定時間的前10分鐘或者5分鐘就可以了。A：非常感謝，你對美國的做客之道還挺了解的。P47四 車文化中的美國味（1） 汽車對于美國的重要性無可取代（2） 美國為什么被稱為“車輪上的國家”（3） 特色表達One My car went on the blink.

16、 指東西出了故障。實景鏈接A: Auto service center, how can I help you? 您好，汽車服務中心，有什么可以幫到您的？B: My car is one the blink. Can you send somebody to tow it away? 我的車出故障了。請你派人來拖車好嗎？A: OK, your address please? 好的，請把您的地址告訴我。B: It is at 23 Madison Avenue. 麥迪遜大街23號。特色表達Twowhite elephant 累贅實景鏈接A:What are you doing recently?

17、 最近在忙什么？B:My wife and I are planning to buy a car. Well, what about the one you bought last year? 我老婆和我計劃買輛車，你們去年買的那輛怎么樣？A:That is such a white elephant; it burns lots of petrol and breaks down again and again. 那輛車真是個累贅，費油，還經常出故障。B:Oh, that really sucks. 哦，那可太糟糕了。拓展特色句1.I prefer full-size sedan, bec

18、ause its spacious. 我喜歡大型轎車。2. The latest convertible is very cool. 這個最新款敞篷車很拉風。3.This model is a gas log. 這款車很耗油。“聊”美國特色文化A:Good morning, what can I do for you, sir?B: Id like to buy a new or a second car and I dont care about its looking.A: How about this one? Its a perfect buy, which was driven by

19、 an old man. It was really the cream of the crop.B: But I dont want a sports car or a four-wheel drive. Just a Ford or Honda will be more suitable to me.A:Then I will recommend this Ford for you. It barely had any mileage and its in perfect condition.B: Wow, cool. How long is the warranty?A: It come

20、s with a 3-year warranty and the sticker price is 3000 dollars.B: The price looks to be close to my budget and I will take it.譯文：A:早上好，先生，請問有什么需要的嗎？B: 我想買一輛新車或者二手車，我不太在意樣子。A:那這輛車怎么樣？他以前的車主是一位老人，這輛車無可挑剔，簡直是百里挑一。B:但是我不想要一輛跑車或者是四驅車，我覺得一輛福特車或本田就很適合我了。A：那我推薦你用這狂福特。它的行駛里數很少并且狀況很好。B:哇，看起來不錯。保修期是多久？多少錢？A:它的

21、保修期是3年，標價四3000 美元。B:價格很符合我的預算，我買了。P61五 不可小覷的美國咖啡文化（1） 美國人真的離不開咖啡嗎？（2） 咖啡-美國的“飲料皇后：特色表達OneWell, well give her a coffee. 實景鏈接A: Mum, Mrs. Blair is going to retire so we are gonna give her a coffee after school today.媽媽，布萊爾夫人要退休了，所以今天放學后我們會給她開一個小聯誼會。B: All right. Will you be home in time for dinner? 好的

22、，那你能趕回家吃晚飯嗎？A: It depends. Dont wait for me. 得看情況，不用等我了。B:OK.Have fun. 那好，玩得開心點。特色表達TwoThis coffee is good to the last drop. 最后一滴咖啡都好喝了。實景鏈接A:I want a refill. What about you? 我想續杯，你呢？B: Me too. This coffee is good to the last drop. 我也想續，這咖啡真好喝。A:Would you like to put some milk into the coffee? It wi

23、ll taste better. 你要往咖啡里再加點兒奶嗎？那樣嘗起來味道會更好的。B: OK, thank you. 好啊，謝謝。拓展特色句1. We lazed the whole afternoon away at a café. 我們在一家咖啡館消磨了整個下午。2. Would you like some cream in your coffee? 你的咖啡要加點奶油嗎？3. A black coffee for me. 我要一杯不加奶的咖啡。“聊”美國特色文化A: I really cant understand why you drink coffee everyday.

24、 B:I drink it for refreshment and improve my productivity. A: I just treat it as a caffeine kick to pull an all-nighter for finals.B: More than that, we drink coffee for socialization, such like business negotiation.A: Why do you have such tradition?B: It makes us look more professional in some degr

25、ee.A: So can you survive if you live without coffee?B: Then it will be a nightmare to me. I cant imagine.A: In fact, you can try some Chinese tea; it can also refresh you. 譯文：A:我真的無法理解你們為什么每天都喝咖啡。B:我每天喝咖啡都是為了提神以及提高自己的效率。A:我只會在考試前突擊的時候才喝咖啡。B：此外，我們還有在社交場合喝咖啡，比如商務談判。A: 你們為什么會有這樣的傳統呢？B:某種程序上這樣讓我們看起來更加職業

26、。A：那么如果讓你離開咖啡你可以生存下來嗎？P67六 小費文化，你可駕馭得了？（1） 沒有小費，會有服務嗎？（2） 小費不是你想不給就不給（3） 各國都有小費嗎？（4） 特色表達OneGive the hook 突然解雇某人，炒魷魚實景鏈接A: How big of a tip did you get? 你拿到了多少小費？B:I told the customer they should tip at least 15% of the cost of the meal. So I got 18%. 我告訴顧客他們至少要付15%的餐費作小費，所以，他們就給了我18%。A: But the bos

27、s told us it was at least 12%. He will give you the hook if he finds out. 但老板說至少收12%，他發現的 話會把你解雇的。B: Hell never know. 他永遠不會知道的。特色表達TwoIts just a storm in a teacup. 小題大做。實景鏈接A:They tipped that waiter. 他們給了那個服務員小費。B: Its just a storm in a teacup. Just their culture. 沒什么可大驚小怪的。只是他們的文化而已。A:How much? Is

28、there a standard? 那應該給多少呢？ 有標準嗎？B: 10% of the cost of our meal is OK. 給我們餐費的10%就可以。拓展特色句1. Weve left the tip on the table. 我們把小費放在餐桌上了。2. How big of a tip are you leaving? 你給多少小費？3. This is for your service. 這是給你的小費，謝謝你的服務。“聊”美國特色文化A:Why are you so fond of this restaurant?B: I like dinning here beca

29、use its not a must to tip here.A: Yeah, but in our custom, if you receive satisfactory service, the servicemen really expect tips. B: I just cant figure out why I must do so. I really bother to do it.A: In some parts of America, wait staff are paid below the minimum wage. They are expected to make u

30、p the difference, so to speak, in tips.B: But how can I assure the tips are attained by them instead of the keepers?A: Then it will be appreciated paying in cash rather than by card.B: If someone is just phoning it in, should I tip anyway?A: Of course not. You should inform the manager at once. Dont

31、 tip the poor service.B: Thanks for telling me so much. I acquired a lot about tipping culture.譯文：A:你為什么如此鐘情于這家餐廳呢？B:我喜歡在這里吃飯時因為這里不一定要給小費。A:好吧，但是按照我們這里的習慣，如果你受到了滿意的服務，服務人員會很期待小費。B:我真的無法理解為什么我們必須這樣做，因為我真的很討厭給小費。A:在美國有的地方，服務人員的薪資低于最低水平，他們希望自己補足收入差異，也就是通過小費來補足。B:那我如何保證小費是他們收了而不是老板？A:所以他們更加青睞于收現金而不是刷卡。B

32、:如果有人只是敷衍了事，那我還需要同樣地給小費嗎？A:當然不用，你應該馬上告訴經理，不要給差勁的服務小費。B:謝謝你告訴我這么多，我對小費文化有一定的了解了。七 黃絲帶（1）“黃絲帶”的來歷（2）何時掛起黃絲帶特色表達OneDont hit on my girlfriend! 你省省吧，別對我女友獻殷勤。實景鏈接A: Id plan to give Bella a yellow ribbon. Hope she knows what I mean. 我打算送給貝拉一條黃絲帶。希望她能懂得我的心意。B:But Bella is Mikes dream girl. Youd better not

33、hit on her. 但貝拉是麥克的夢中情人啊。你還是不要打她的主意。A: Are they an item? No. So, Ive got the chance. 他們是一對嗎？ 不是。B: You are really crazy. 你真是瘋了。特色表達TwoPicture of health 紅光滿面實景連接A: When will your husband be back from the troop? 你丈夫什么時候能從部隊里回來？B:I was informed of the date of next Friday. 通知我的時間是下個星期五。A: No wonder do y

34、ou look the picture of health recently. 難怪你這幾天看起來紅光滿面的。B: This news really excites me because I have waited for one year. 這個消息確實讓我很激動，因為我已經等他有1年了。拓展特色句1. You are in my mind all the time. 我一直都在想你。2. I miss my husband very much at this moment. 此時此刻，我非常想念我的丈夫。3. She felt strong yearnings toward home. 她

35、很想念家鄉。“聊”美國特色文化A: Melisa, the yellow ribbon on your hair looks really nice.B: I am flatted. I bought it from a fleas market.A: So who is the guy on your heart?B: I cant catch you. Whats the relationship with the yellow ribbon and that?A: Dont you know that? In our tradition, a yellow ribbon is a sym

36、bol of solidarity with someone and a hope that he will return safely and soon.B: Thats really cultural shock. This is my first time to hear about it. So at sight of this yellow ribbon, you will associate it with waiting for the beloved?A:It also hints the girl with yellow ribbon has a favorite objec

37、t of it.B: It explains the matter. Id better take off this ribbon in case of misunderstanding.譯文：A: 瑪麗莎，你頭上的黃絲帶真好看。B：你過獎了，我從跳蚤市場上買的。A: 你心里記掛著誰呢？B:我不太明白你的意思。黃絲帶和這個有什么關系呢？A:你不知道嗎？在我們的文化中，黃絲帶被用來當作和某人心心相印的標志，同時也表明希望他能夠安全歸來。B: 這可是文化震撼啊，我是第一次聽到這個說法。所以你們看到黃絲帶，就會聯想起等待愛人嗎？A:這也暗示系黃絲帶的女孩有心儀的對象了。B:那就說通了，我還是別系這個

38、絲帶了，以免被別人誤會。P93八 寫給約翰的分手信（1） 看到“Dear John”你就慘了（2） 為何分手信如此“鐘情”John（3） 特色表達OnePass the buck 把責任推給別人實景鏈接A: That is not my fault. 那不是我的錯。B:Dont try to pass the buck. You should take the full blame. 別想推卸責任。你應該負全責。A:Things were not like that. I can explain to you. 事情不是那樣的，我可以跟你解釋。B:You always act like this. This is no need for explanation. I am done with you. 你總是這樣。沒必要解釋了。我已經受夠了。特色表達Two I expect you to be on the level with me. 某人是坦誠的，可以信任的實景鏈接A:Tom, I decide to break up with yo