1、Reading across culturesReading across culturesA love of wordsA love of wordsLeading-inLeading-inWork in pairs to see how much you have known of Crossword puzzle. a word puzzle that normally takes the form of a square or rectangular grid of black and white squares The goal to fill the white squares w

2、ith letters, forming words or phrases, by solving clues which lead to the answers.Leading-inLeading-inAmerican-style gridBritish-style gridLeading-inLeading-inJapanese-style gridSwedish-style gridRead the passage and answer the questions. What are the most popular leisure activities in England? How

3、many people regularly read a newspaper? What do people probably spend more time doing than their actual hobby? Where can you find word games?Reading comprehensionReading comprehensionReading words and playing with them. Over 80 per cent of the population regularly read a newspaper.Reading about thei

4、r hobbies. In newspapers, on the radio and on television. Which is the most popular word game? What reason do some people have for choosing a particular newspaper? How much English do you need to enjoy word games?Reading comprehensionReading comprehensionCrossword puzzles. Because of the crossword p

5、uzzles. Not very much. New Words correspondent numerous3. noticeable4. primarily5. misleading New WordsVocabularyVocabulary6. opponent7. clue8. select9. practically1. call sbs bluffPhrases n. C a newspaper or television reporter 通訊員；記者例句例句翻譯翻譯釋義釋義correspondentBackBack我們駐南非的記者發來了這篇報道。 Our corresponde

6、nt in South Africa sent this report. WordsWords例句例句翻譯翻譯她是央視駐倫敦的外國記者。 She was stationed as a foreign correspondent for CCTV in London. 例句例句翻譯翻譯釋義釋義a. existing in large numbers 許多；大量的numerousHe had numerous other duties apart from teaching. 他有很多朋友。 WordsWordsHe has numerous friends. 例句例句翻譯翻譯他除教學之外，還有許

7、多其他職責。 BackBackThere was a noticeable lack of interest in the idea. 對這個想法大家顯然沒有興趣。 釋義釋義a. easy to see, hear, or feel 顯而易見的；明顯的例句例句翻譯翻譯noticeable WordsWordsBackBackThere has been a noticeable improvement in her health. 她的健康狀況有了顯著的改善。 例句例句翻譯翻譯Their income is primarily from farming. 他們的收入主要來自農業。釋義釋義 ad

8、. mainly 主要地例句例句翻譯翻譯primarily WordsWordsThe magazine is targeted primarily at young middle-class women. 這本雜志主要針對年輕的中產階級女性。例句例句翻譯翻譯BackBack真題真題A man who is a pure scientist is primarily interested in doing his research accurately. (Jun. 1995, CET-4, Cloze)釋義釋義a. intended or likely to make someone bel

9、ieve something that is incorrect or not true 誤導性的；欺騙的misleading BackBack例句例句翻譯翻譯The article contains several misleading statements. 這篇文章有幾處誤導性的說法。 WordsWords例句例句翻譯翻譯把誤導人的信息寫進廣告是非法的。 It is illegal to put misleading information into an advertisement. 真題真題Sometimes advertising is intentionally misleadi

10、ng. (Jan. 1999, CET-4, Reading comprehension)釋義釋義n. C someone who is competing against you 對手；敵手例句例句翻譯翻譯BackBack他的對手的塊頭是他的兩倍。 His opponent is twice as big as he is. 例句例句翻譯翻譯你在明天的比賽中將面對一個更有經驗的對手。 Youre facing a much more experienced opponent in tomorrows match. WordsWordsopponent 釋義釋義1n. C a word or

11、phrase provided to help you find an answer in a crossword (縱橫填字游戲的) 提示詞語例句例句翻譯翻譯例句例句clue Give me a clue. Whats it begin with? 給我個提示吧，開頭的字母是什么? Ill give you a clue-its a kind of bird. 我給你一個提示吧那是一種鳥。 翻譯翻譯WordsWordsBackBack釋義釋義2n. C an object or fact that someone discovers that can help them solve a cr

12、ime or mystery 線索例句例句翻譯翻譯警方正在尋找確認兇手身份的線索。 The police are searching for clues to the identity of the murderer. WordsWordsclue 例句例句翻譯翻譯他不知道誰寄了這封信，信封上也沒有任何線索。 He didnt know who had sent the letter, and the envelope provided no clue. BackBack釋義釋義vt. to choose someone or something from a group 挑選；選擇例句例句翻

13、譯翻譯He selected one of his favorite books and read to his children. 他選了一本他最喜歡的書念給孩子們聽。WordsWords例句例句翻譯翻譯Were going to select two students to represent the school. 我們將挑選兩名學生來代表學校。 BackBackselect 真題真題Only a selected number of landladies in the neighbourhood have been allowed by the university to take i

14、n lodgers. (Jun. 2001, CET4, Vocabulary and structure)釋義釋義ad. (mainly spoken) almost 幾乎；差不多例句例句翻譯翻譯例句例句BackBack幾乎所有的同事都參加了聚會。 Practically everyone from work was at the party. The school year is practically over.翻譯翻譯這個學年差不多結束了。WordsWordspractically 真題真題While any of these statements might be true, the

15、y are practically impossible to prove scientifically. (Dec. 2003, CET4, Reading comprehension)釋義釋義to tell someone to do what they have threatened because you do not believe that they will really do it 要某人攤牌；接受某人挑戰例句例句翻譯翻譯call sbs bluffBackBack 他的對手太膽小，不敢接受挑戰。 His opponents were too timid to call his

16、 bluff. 例句例句翻譯翻譯卡爾常以辭職相要挾，我們索性讓他真的辭職。 Karl always said he would quit, so we finally called his bluff. WordsWords1 How would most Chinese people answer the questions which The Independent asked its readers? 2 Do you think reading and word games are as popular in China as they are in England? Discussi

17、onDiscussionWork in pairs and discuss the questions.Mothers cooking, favourite shops and places to eat and drink.Reading may be as popular but not word games.3 What other popular leisure activities are there in China?4 Are there word games and puzzles on the radio, television, and in newspapers in C

18、hina?Doing exercises, like tai chi, playing Chinese chess, cooking etc.DiscussionDiscussionThere are riddles on the radio, television, and in newspapers.5 Would you ever choose a newspaper for any other reason than for its news coverage? If so, what?Maybe sports or entertainment columns.Cultural awarenessCultural awareness Work in groups and find examples of how the Chinese and the British love