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
2、 a recipe 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 people
3、 we love the most.6. As good manners are infectious, she wishes that everyone would catch them so that they would spread.IV. 1. a gracious manner adds great splendor to your image. 2. I dare say the note my guest sent me didnt take long to write.3. The simple phrase “excuse me“ made most of your irr
4、itation disappear.4. Being punctual has always been considered a virtue, both in the past and at present; it has not become outdated.Vocabulary I. 1.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 si
5、gnificance4. who receives the thank-you 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, AIV. 1 praised, compliment, praise, complimented2. appreciated, enjoye
6、d, enjoying, appreciated3. priceless, priceless, precious, precious 4. see, Notice, see, noticedV. 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,
7、unoccupied, lazy) 7. annoyance (displeasure, dissatisfaction)8.promptness ( timekeeping, reliability) VI. unfriendly, boyhood, understanding, reception, disappearance, decision, differing, elevated Grammar II. 1. older than2. more interested3. as crowded as4. As pale as5. More exciting than6. As com
8、plicated7.easier than8.nicer9. more selective10.nicer11.as unlucky as12. more difficultIII. 1. stronger2. more noisy3. more expensive4. more difficult5. happier6. younger7. more often8. further9. more exciting10. louderIV. 1. more comfortable2. the funniest3. the worst4. more serious5. the most popu
9、lar6. quieter7. the most beautiful8. healthier9. the least honorable10. less challenging; least challengingV. 1. Older 2. Oldest 3. True 4. True 5. Further 6. A more 7. Better 8.true VI. e.g. But even worse was the fact that the headmaster had found out the boys secret plan.Translation exercisesI.1.
10、 譬如，我在纽约就看到这样的差别，与我 20 多年前刚搬来时大不相同了：人们蜂拥走进电梯， 却没有让电梯里的人先出来；别人为他们开门时，从来不说“谢谢” ； 需要同事给他们递东西时，从来不说“请” ； 当其他开车人为他们让道时，也从不挥手或点头表示谢意。2. 难道你没有注意哪些最和蔼，最慷慨的人似乎越来越漂亮吗？3. 那封短信已经够可爱的了，然而更可爱的是这位客人还在信中附上了一道小菜的制作方法，那是在前一次聚会时我对她大加赞赏的一道菜。4. 准时赴约和他人共进晚餐是向对方表示：我们珍惜自己的时间，也同样珍惜他/她的时间。II.1.I am sorry I am late, but I was
11、 at a meeting and couldnt get away.2.At the concert, whenever a singer finished singing a beautiful song, the audience would burst 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 doctor
12、s have done wonders for your heart disease. 5.When awarding the prize, the chairman complimented the winner on his great contribution 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
13、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 his own daughter.10.It is just a routine physical checkup, nothing to get worried about.DictationI. Mothers Day is celebrated / on the second Sunday in May. / On this oc
14、casion, / Mother usually receives greeting cards and gifts / from her husband and children. / For most mothers, / the rarest and best 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 preparation
15、s / so that Mom can spend a whole day / away from the kitchen. / Serving her breakfast in bed / is another family ritual. / Later in the day, / parents may take their children / to visit their grandparents. / Flowers are an important part of the day. / Mothers are often given corsages / for the occa
16、sion, / particularly if they are elderly.II. difficult, if, invitation, by, avoid, enables, turn, easy, But, likelyWriting 1.or 2.and3.but4.nor5.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 ma
17、ny different ways to greet people. Bowing is the traditional way of greeting in Northeast Asian countries like Korea and Japan. In Japan, when you bow, you dont look directly at the other persons eyes. But in Korea its important to see the other persons face when you bow. In both countries, people b
18、ow to show respect. Traditionally, Japanese bows where the left hand covers the right hand are more polite than when the right hand covers the left. This is because, in the days when people used swords, the right hand was used for fighting. The left hand covering the right symbolizes ones stopping o
19、nes own stronger hand. Some companies such as airlines still teach their employees to bow in this way.Number 2: A hugWoman: When good friends meet in Russia, they often hug each other. This is true for both women and men. Russia isnt the only place where friends hug. In Brazil, for example, friends
20、also hug each other in greeting. In Brazil, the hug is called an abrao.Number 3: The salaamMan: The salaam is a greeting from the Middle East. 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
21、 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 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. Th
22、e 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 grows 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 “Im so
23、rry.”Number 5: A strong, short handshakeMan: You all know how to shake hands. This is common in many countries. But it isnt always done the same way. In the United States and Canada, for example, people usually give a strong, short handshake. Its short but rather firm.Number 6: A softer, longer hand
24、shakeWoman: In many other countries, people also shake hands. But they do it differently from people in the United States and Canada. In Mexico and in Egypt, for example, many people especially men shake hands. Mexican and Egyptian handshakes usually last a little longer. The handshake is softer not
25、 as strong.A. 1.e,g 2. a,i 3. F,j 4.d,k 5. b,l 6. c,hB. 1. show respect; look directly at the other persons eyes; see the other persons face.2. good friends; men or women3. older and more traditional; touch your heart, your forehead; moves up, peace be with you4. high on the chest; bow slightly;Thank you; Im sorry5. Strong and short; last a little longer; they are softer
