Unit1 AKey conceptsreservation: 谦逊的 coldness: 冷静的 modesty：谦虚的 humor：幽默的 sportsmanship：运动员精神Q1、what is a reserved person like?Answer: A reserved person is one who does not talk very much to strangers, does not show much emotion, and seldom gets excited.Q2、what is the character of the Englishmen?Answer: reserved 、humor、modesty、cold、sportsmanship.Q3、what is sportsmanship?Answer: sportsmanship is the ability to practice a sport according to its rules, while also showing generosity to ones opponent and good temper in defeat.Case studyQ、What made the British feel quite unhappy in this situation?Answer: The loud speaking and speaking their native language made the reserved British feel quite unhappy. The Englishman is reserved, he doesnt show much emotion and seldom gets excited.Unit1 BKey conceptsthe pioneering spirit 创业精神 trying something new 探索精神equality 平等 national optimism 民族乐观freedom自由 the Declaration of Independence 独立宣言 rags-to-richer白手起家 social mobility社会流动性 American dream 美国梦Comprehension questions1. CanyousummarizethecharacterofAmericans? The charactersofAmericans are thepioneering spirit, trying something new and being eager to equality and freedom. The American is competitive, friendly, spontaneous, adaptable, efficient, energetic, and kindhearted.2.InwhatsenseisthepioneeringspiritstillanimportantpartoftheAmericancharacter? 1). Except for the slaves, immigrants came to America voluntarily in search of greater prosperity and freedom. (para3)2). In the mid-nineteenth century, the pioneering spirit led American settlers to travel westward in search of land and gold. (para4)3). The desire to start a new life in a new place is noticeable throughout the nation. Many Americans change residences every year. (para5)4). Americans who dont change residence are also on the movetraveling by air or auto to see their own country or to visit others. The need to explore a new frontier is basic to the American character. (para7) 3. What is the American Dream? What is its impact on the American character? The American Dream is the belief that any individual, no matter how poor, can achieve wealth and fame through diligence and virtue.Impact: Americans are optimistic and adventurous. The typical American believed in trying something new in an attempt to make life better. He had a firm faith in the possibility of progress. Every day in every way I am getting better and better.4. Whatarethebasicroots of Americancharacter? Thebasicroots of Americancharacter are the pioneering spirit, the liberty spirit and the equality spirit.Case studyQ;WhydidtheAmericanfeeluncomfortable?PleasegivehimsuggestionsonhowtogetalongwithEnglishpeople. The American did something that he thought is friendly, but the English seemed quite unfriendly to him, so he felt uncomfortable. American is a bit casual, optimistic and outgoing. He called the first names and touched the people on the shoulder.But, English are reserved and conservative. They dislike physical touch and dislike to show much emotion. Its also not polite to call the first names.Suggestions:1. 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.2. Conversation in Britain is in general quiet and restrained and loud speech is considered ill-bred.Passage C The Chinese Character Comprehension Questions 1. Apart from family, what are other important units in Chinese society? How do they work? Clan. A clan is the aggregate of kinship. A clan may comprise a whole village or suburb, and counties, provinces and state are conglomerates of a vast number of villages and suburbs with such clan populations. Grouping linked by friendship or marriage is also another important unit in Chinese society. A district may have all its groupings so associated together, and this forms the basis for common action in an emergency. 2. Why is China a country with highly complicated social relationship? What are supposed to be the advantages and disadvantages of it? Chinese society appears as a mass of circles or groupings rather than status or levels. Within each circle or grouping the people are related in clan or closer kinship and offer cooperation and succor to each other. Marriage and friendship created links with other clans and groupings. Therefore, a district may have all its groupings so associated together. So, the social relationship in China is more close and complicated than Western countries. Such kind is good for the steady of a society and peaceful life, good for governing but not good for development, for any new ideas and reformation. It is as personal