1、Key to Exercises (Unit 3)Text comprehension:I. AII. F,T,T,T,FIII. 1. Refer to Para 1 for the four examples.2. Refer to Para 4. It could not only set an example for your children and grandchildren but it adds priceless panache to your image.3. Refer to Para 5. The fact that the guest had included a r

2、ecipe for a dish the author had complimented her on at an earlier gathering made the author feel all the more appreciative.4. Refer to Para 7. It is the simple phrase "Excuse me".5. Refer to Para 9. It is because to use good manners with our own families counts the most, for those are the

3、people we love the most.6. As good manners are infectious, she wishes that everyone would catch them so that they would spread.2. I dare say the note my guest sent me didn't take long to write.3. The simple phrase "excuse me" made most of your irritation disappear.4. Being punctual has

4、 always been considered a virtue, both in the past and at present; it has not become outdated.VocabularyI. 1. become different from what it should be like2. displaying gratitude by waving a hand or nodding the head; move out onto the main road3. be of great significance4. who receives the thank-you

5、note remark5. produce a far-reaching effect6. practice good mannersII. Punctuality, routine, infectious, bet, terrific, board, valued, count, cherishes, irritationsIII. D,A,B,B,C,A,D,A2. appreciated, enjoyed, enjoying, appreciated3. priceless, priceless, precious, precious4. see, Notice, see, notice

6、dV.1. thanks (recognition)2. activeness (liveliness, briskness, eagerness)3. fashionable ( graceful, elegant)4. selfish (mean, ungenerous)5. nice (courteous, polite, friendly)6. leisurely (relaxed, idle, unoccupied, lazy)7. annoyance (displeasure, dissatisfaction)8.promptness ( timekeeping, reliabil

7、ity)VI.unfriendly,boyhood,understanding,reception,disappearance,decision,differing, elevatedGrammarII. 1. older than2. more interested3. as crowded as4. As pale as5. More exciting than6. As complicated7.easier than8.nicer9. more selective 10.nicer11.as unlucky as12. more difficultIII.1. stronger2. m

8、ore noisy3. more expensive4. more difficult5. happier6. younger7. more often8. further9. more exciting10. louder2. the funniest3. the worst4. more serious5. the most popular6. quieter7. the most beautiful8. healthier9. the least honorable10. less challenging; least challengingV. 1. Older2. Oldest3.

9、True4. True5. Further6.A more7. Better8.trueVI.e.g. But even worse was the fact that the headmaster had found out the boys' secret plan.Translation exercisesI.1. 譬如，我在紐約就看到這樣的差別，與我20 多年前剛搬來時大不相同了：人們蜂擁走進電梯， 卻沒有讓電梯里的人先出來；別人為他們開門時，從來不說“謝謝”； 需要同事給他們遞東西時， 從來不說 “請”； 當其他開車人為他們讓道時，也從不揮手或點頭表示謝意。2. 難道你沒有注

10、意哪些最和藹，最慷慨的人似乎越來越漂亮嗎？3. 那封短信已經夠可愛的了，然而更可愛的是這位客人還在信中附上了一道小菜的制作方法，那是在前一次聚會時我對她大加贊賞的一道菜。4. 準時赴約和他人共進晚餐是向對方表示：我們珍惜自己的時間， 也同樣珍惜他 /她的時間。II.1. I am sorry I am late, but I was at a meeting and couldn't get away.2.At the concert, whenever a singer finished singing a beautiful song, the audience would bur

11、st into loud cheers to show their appreciation.3.She is always wearing stylish clothes, but seldom cares about what she eats or drinks.4.The nurse told me that the doctors have done wonders for your heart disease.5.When awarding the prize, the chairman complimented the winner on his great contributi

12、on to mankind.6.This problem has bothered the experts for many years.7.The crowd of demonstrators melted away when the police arrived.8.Since punctuality is such a good habit, we should pay close attention to it and make every effort to cultivate it.9.The old man cherishes that girl, as if she were

13、his own daughter.10.I t is just a routine physical checkup, nothing to get worried about.DictationI. Mother Days is celebrated / on the second Sunday in May. / On this occasion, / Mother usually receives greeting cards and gifts / from her husband and children. / For most mothers, / the rarest and b

14、est gift / is a day of rest. / Often, / families honor Mother / by taking her out for dinner. / In some households / the husband and children / take over meal preparations / so that Mom can spend a whole day / away from the kitchen. / Serving her breakfast in bed / is another family ritual. / Later

15、inthe day, / parents may take their children / to visit their grandparents. / Flowers arean important part of the day. / Mothers are often given corsages / for the occasion, / particularly if they are elderly.II.difficult,if, invitation,by,avoid,enables,turn,easy,But,likelyWriting1.or2.and3.but4.nor

16、5.yet/ but6.but7.or8.so9.but10.for; and1.Listening exercisesTranscript:There are many ways to greet people.Number 1: A bowMan: Around the world, there are many different ways to greet people. Bowing is the traditionalway of greeting in Northeast Asian countries like Korea and Japan. In Japan, when y

17、ou bow, youdont look directly at the other person s eyes. But in Korea it s important to see the other persons face when you bow. In both countries, people bow to show respect. Traditionally, Japanese bowswhere the left hand covers the right hand are more polite than when the right hand covers the l

18、eft.This is because, in the days when people used swords, the right hand was used for fighting. Theleft hand covering the right symbolizes one s stopping ones own stronger hand. Some companies such as airlines still teach their employees to bow in this way.Number 2: A hugWoman: When good friends mee

19、t in Russia, they often hug each other. This is true for both women and men. Russia isn t the only place where friends hug. In Brazil, for example, friends also hug each other in greeting. In Brazil, the hug is called an abra? o.Number 3: The salaamMan: The salaam is a greeting from the Middle East.

20、 It is used in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and some other Arab countries. It is most popular with older, more traditional people. To give a salaam, first touch your heart, then your forehead. Then your hand moves up, away from your head. When people use this greeting, they say, “ Peace be with you.”Number

21、 4: The namaste or waiWoman: People in India and in Thailand use a different kind of greeting. It is called namaste in India. In Thailand, it is called wai. The hands are put high on the chest, and you bow slightly. This hand gesture looks similar to the gesture many cultures use for prayer. It grow

22、s out of a cultural tradition of acknowledging the goodness in the person one is greeting. Though it is a way of greeting, it also means “ Thank you ” and “ I m sorry.”Number 5: A strong, short handshakeMan: You all know how to shake hands. This is common in many countries. But it isn't always done the same way. In the United States and Canada, for example, people usually give a strong, short hands