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A:Culture plays a very important role in the development of a country. There are many cultural differences between China and western countries. We should know not only about the Chinese culture but also the western culture .If not,a lot of misunderstanding will be made. Let’s see an example first.Chinese student：Mr．White，you are so pale，are you sick？ English teacher：Well．．．yes．I have got a bad cold for several days． Chinese student：Well，you should go to a clinic and see the doctor as soon as possible． English teacher：Er．．．what do you mean？B:Well, in that case, cultural differenc caused a great misunderstanding. In China, people ask the unhealthy person to see a doctor in order to show their care , while on the contrary ,American will think of it as a disrespect .So ,let me show you the right demonstration.Chinese student：Mr．White，you are so pale，are you sick？ English teacher：Well．．．yes．I have got a bad cold for several days． Chinese student：Oh ,I’m sorry to hear that。A:As what we saw, In America, a simple word “I’m sorry to hear that.” is enough to show you care.B:From this example ,we can easily find out the importance of knowing cultural differences.To know more about their culture can help us manage our communication with foreigners.Now,we will show another compare of China and America culture.English teacher: You can speak very good French.Chinese student: Where ,where ,I’m not good at all.English teacher: Oh ,it’s a wonderful dish.Chinese student: Over praise, over praise, forgive me my bad cooking.A:Modesty is a typical Chinese traditional morality.People in China always negates other’s praise to show their modesty. But in the view of the western countries, they think that Chinese are over modest .However, Americans are not as modest as Chinese. They are proud of their self-confidence.English teacher: You can speak very good French.Chinese student: Thank you.English teacher: Oh ,it’s a wonderful dish.Chinese student: I’m glad you like it.’B:So, when a foreigner praise you, just say “Thank you ”but not “No, I don’t think so.” It’s extremely unpiloted to westerners.A:We have show many examples of cultural difference .Now, Let’s have a contact with our classmate.Our group member will act a dialogue .Everyone who can guess out the meaning of the dialogue will get a small gift.English teacher: It is said that Jay zhou will hold a singing performance.Chinese student: Really? I’d like to take it with a grain of salt.B:Who knows the meaning please raise his hand.1yes,you got it.2Sorry,you are wrong.3It doesn’t matter,I will show you the meaning. “Take sth with a grain of salt” means doubt with sth or not 100% believe sth. A:On our study of a language, we should not only learn the grammar and vocabulary, but also pay more attention to the culture of the country.Only in this way can we really learn a language well.
杜嘉班纳Ricky
爱的伤疤 The scars of love Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. 几年前的一个炎炎夏日，在美国佛罗里达州南部，有个小男孩为贪图凉快，决定去自家房子后面一个形成已久的深水潭中游泳。 In a hurry to dive into the cool water,he ran out the back door，leaving behind shoes， socks， and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake,an alligator was swimming toward the shore. 因为迫不及待地想投入到清凉的水中，他飞快地从后门跑了出去，边跑边脱掉鞋子，袜子和衬衣，把它们随手抛在了身后。他一头扎进了水里，丝毫没有意识到自己游往潭中心的同时，一只美洲鳄也正在朝岸边游来。 His mother - in the house was looking out the window - saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear， she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as loudly as she could. 小男孩的母亲当时在屋子里透过窗子向外看着，发现那只美洲鳄正向她的孩子步步逼近。她极度惊恐起来，一边迅速奔向水潭，一边声嘶力竭地朝自己的孩子呼喊着。 Hearing her voice，the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her， the alligator reached him. 听到她的呼喊，小男孩才猛然意识到了危险，立即掉头向岸边的母亲游去。可这时已经无济于事。他的手勉强刚够到他的母亲，鳄鱼也已经接触到了他。 From the dock，the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother，but the mother was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by， heard her screams,raced from his truck， took aim and shot the alligator. 母亲在岸上拼命地拽紧儿子的手臂，而此时美洲鳄也死死地咬住孩子的腿不放。为了争夺小男孩，母亲和鳄鱼之间俨然展开了一场让人难以置信的拔河较量。美洲鳄的力气显然要比母亲强大得多，但是母亲挽救儿子的坚定信念让她无论如何也绝不放手。就在这万分危急的关头，一位农夫恰巧驾车经过，一听到孩子母亲的尖叫便飞速从卡车上跳下，瞄准鳄鱼并开枪将其射杀。 Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal and，on his arms，were deep scratches where his mother‘s fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved. 值得庆幸的是，经过在医院数周的抢救治疗，小男孩居然存活了下来。鳄鱼凶残的袭击在他的腿上刻下了触目惊心的伤痕。不仅如此，他的双臂上也留下了深深的抓痕，那是在生死关头母亲为了牢牢抓住挚爱的儿子，以至于手指甲都掐入了儿子的肉中所留下的。 But sometimes we foolishly wade into dangerous situations. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril - and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack. That‘s when the tug-of-war begins - and if you have the scars of His love on your arms be very,very grateful. 在人生之路上，有时我们会愚蠢地步入危险的境地，全然不知前方是什么情况。生活的水潭危机四伏--而我们总忘了潜在的敌人在伺机而动。当较量开始的时候--如果你的手臂上有爱的伤疤，你应该心怀感激，因为在你的生命中有人不曾也永远不会放弃你.希望可以帮助你！
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阅读是人生的一种美好享受。阅读经典美文可以让学生的心灵得到滋润和净化,穿越时空与作者展开灵魂的交流,在不断提升的精神境界中让生命之树得以枝繁叶茂。我精心收集了高中英语短文，供大家欣赏学习!
The First Ball Games
最早的球类运动
The first interesting thing for sports use was the ball.
球是最早的有意思的体育用具。
In ancient Egypt, as in everywhere,
在古埃及，和其他地方一样，
throwing stones was a favorite children's game.
丢石块是孩子们最喜欢的游戏。
But a stone could hurt a child.
但是石块会伤到孩子。
Looking for something less dangerous to throw,
为了找到可以降低危险的玩具，
the people in Egypt made,perhaps,the first balls.
埃及人做出了第一个球
At first,balls were made of grass or leaves held together
起初，人们把草或树叶塞紧做成了球。
Later they made balls with animals' skin.
后来,他们用动物皮做球，
They put the pieces of animals' skin together with thread
他们用线把动物皮缝起来，
and put in some birds' feathers or grass.
再把鸟的羽毛或草塞进去。
This kind of ball was soft and not heavy.Everyone liked to play with it.
这种球又软又轻，人人都爱玩。
Although the people in Egypt liked fighting and wars,
尽管埃及人喜欢打架，征战，
they tried to save time for sports games.
但还是找时间参与体育游戏。
Before long they could play a lot of new ball games,each with its own rules.
不久他们能够玩很多新鲜的球类游戏，各个游戏有自己的规则。
Perhaps they thought
或许他们认为
the games were useful to help the young men run faster in wars.
这些游戏能使他们在战场上跑得更快。
Partying with Foreigners
与老外同乐
Partying is fun.But have you ever been invited to a party by a foreigner?
参加派对很有趣。可是，你曾被老外邀请去参加派对吗?
What should you wear?
你该穿什么样的衣服?
Should you bring anything?
你该带什么东西去吗?
If so,what?
如果要带的话,带什么?
Don't worry.
别担心。
Today we are going to give you some tips about partying with foreigners.
今天我们要给你一些提示，让你知道参加老外的派对时该怎么做。
First,you should ask if it is a formal or casual party.
首先，你得问清楚这是个正式的还是非正式的派对。
Then you will know what to wear.
那么你就知道该穿什么样的服装了。
It's as simple as that.
就是那么简单。
At a casual party, it is customary to bring a bottle of wine or some other refreshment.
若是非正式的派对，习惯上是要带瓶酒或其他点心。
It is not considered polite to bring someone along with you unless you first ask your host.
带某些未经邀请的人参加是不礼貌的，除非事先问过主人。
At more formal parties like birthdays,a small gift will be sufficient.
若是比较正式的派对，如生日派对等，送个小礼物就够了，
Giving money would cause some embarrassment.
送钱会令人尴尬。
Finally,never overstay your welcome.
最后要注意的是，千万别逗留过久而生厌。
When it's getting late,it's time to thank you host for a wonderful evening and say good night.
时候不早时，你就该向主人致谢并告诉你度过了一个美好的夜晚，然后说声晚安道别。
Valentine's Day
情人节
Valentine's Day is named for Saint Valentine,
瓦伦丁节(情人节)是为纪念圣.瓦伦丁而命名的。
an early Christian churchman who reportedly helped young lovers.
瓦伦丁是早期的一位基督教教士,传说曾经帮助过年轻的情侣们。
Valentine was executed for his Christian beliefs
瓦伦丁因信仰基督教被处死，
on February 14 more than 1700 years ago,
于1700多年前的2月14日。
but the day that has his name is even earlier than that.
但是情人节在他处死之前就以他的名字命名了。
More than 2000 years ago,the ancient Romans celebrated a holiday for lovers.
两千多年前,古罗马人为情侣们规定了一个节日。
As part of the celebration,
那天有一个活动是，
girls wrote their names on pieces of paper and put them in a large container
姑娘们把她们的名字写在纸片上,然后放在一个大匣子里。
Boys reached into the container and pulled one out.
小伙子从匣子里摸出一张纸片，
The girl whose name was written on the paper
名字写在那张纸上的姑娘，
became his lover of sweetheart for a year.
在一年内就是他的情人。
Lovers still put their names on pieces of paper
情人们至今仍将他们的名字写在纸片上，
and send each other Valentine's Day cards that tell of their love.
还相互寄送表达爱情的情人节卡片。
Sometimes they send gifts,like flowers or chocolate candy.
有时还寄赠礼物,如鲜花和巧克力糖片。
Americans usually send these gifts and cards through the mail system.
美国人通过邮政系统寄送这些礼物和卡片，
But some use another way to send this message.
但有些人也用另一种方式传达他们的爱意。
They have it printed in a newspaper.The cost is usually a few dollars.
他们把表达爱意的词句登在报纸上,费用只需几美元。
Some of these messages are simple and short:
有些词语很简短,如:
"Jane,I love you very much.Peter."
"简,我非常爱你。彼得。"
Others say more.This one for example:"Dan Roses are red, violets are blue.
有些则说得多些.例如:"丹,玫瑰是红的,紫罗兰是蓝的,
I hope you love me as much as I love you.Forever,Mary."
但愿你爱我像我爱你一样.永远爱你的玛丽。"
Most of the news- papers that print such messages are local,
登载这些爱情寄语的大多是当地报纸，
but one,USA Today,
但是一份叫<今日美国>的报纸
is sold throughout the United States and 90 other countries as well.
在美国各地及其他90个国家发行。
This means someone can send a Valentine messages to a lover
这意味着人们可以在情人节将爱情寄语传到情人那里，
in far away city or town almost anywhere in the world.
传到世界上任何一个遥远城镇。
These massages cost$80 and more.
而费用需要80美元或更多。
An employee of the USA Today
<今日美国>的一个雇员
says readers can have a small heart or rose
说,现在读者可以把一个小小的红心和玫瑰，
printed along with their messages nowadays.
印在爱情寄语旁。
Will this kind of Valentine's Day message reach the one you love?
你所钟爱的人能收到这样的爱情寄语吗?
Well,just make sure he or she reads the newspaper.
噢，你得肯定他或她是看这份报纸的。
