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1、lyce三最短文第1辑olympic ladies and gentlemen, many people in the world have a dream, that one day they could come to china and visit beijing. my countrymen have a very strong desire to stage an excellent olympic games in beijing which is a great contribution to the olympic movement and its history. i the

2、refore hope from the bottom of my heart, that you distinguished ioc members, will help them realize their long-cherished aspirations. the chinese sage confucius says, isnt it a delight after all to have friends come from afar? indeed, it is our delight to welcome all guests with open arms in beijing

3、 in the year 2008.im sure you will have a great games in beijing! thank you!just do it!if you put off things for too long, they can easily become uncontrollable. the longer you wait to tackle a problem, the more difficult it becomes. dont waste time thinking about how difficult something is. just ta

4、ke the advice in this passage. many people put off until tomorrow what they can do today. they always look for excuses to postpone doing something. in the end, it never gets done. if we leave things undone, we will eventually worry. this will cause unnecessary stress. therefore, if you have this bad

5、 habit, its best to get rid of it and do things as soon as possible.just ask! if you dont understand, dont hesitate to ask.some chinese seem to feel that it is impolite to ask questions even when they dont quite understand. however, its much better to say that you dont understand than to pretend you

6、 understand and answer very vaguely.when you dont understand or havent caught what was said, you may ask by saying any of the following: i beg your pardon?im not clear on what you said. im afraid i dont understand you. would you mind saying it again?im sorry i dont follow you. could you repeat that?

7、 i didnt get it.youll improve your understanding and the speaker will be happy to make his point again!speak out! expressing opinions is one example of culture difference between east and west. westerners express their opinions freely. they feel it is natural for people to have different ideas, and

8、dont mind hearing views that differ from their own. you may express frankly what you think or feel. of course, you shouldnt be rude in your manner or speech. statements such as youre wrong, youre mistaken, you dont know, etc.arent exactly bad, but it is preferable to soften the tone. you might say,

9、i dont think youre right, lm afraid youre mistaken, or you dont seem to understand.time flies! many people value their time more than anything else in the world. once time is gone it can never be replaced. this makes time more valuable than money. time is precious. nobody can afford to waste time. o

10、nce time has gone by, it will never return. you can never turn the clock back. time passes very quickly. people say time flies. time and tide wait for no man. we should, therefore, make the best use of our time. if you can manage your time well, you will have a successful life.try using all your spa

11、re time to practice english crazily.even a few minutes practice while waiting for the bus can be valuable learning time.informal calls some friends are just like family. there is no need to make formal arrangements for a visit.except for these very close friends and relatives, making unexpected call

12、s should be avoided as much as possible. the unexpected guest is welcomed, but whether that welcome is sincere or given out of kindness is another matter. practically everyone has his own plans as to how to spend his time, and it is often perplexing, if not annoying, to be obliged to change ones pla

13、ns by unexpected visitors.when someone invites you to drop by anytime, they really mean to call first to make sure the time is convenient!be politegood manners are so important in todays society. a little effort towards being polite to everyone you meet can have great rewards. of course there are ot

14、her reasons for being polite as well. everyone should be polite. polite people show good manners. moreover, they are popular. on the other hand, rude people are looked down upon. rudeness shows poor education. therefore, why not be polite? a simple please , thank you , or youre welcome can make a bi

15、g difference. if someone says dirty words all the time, it shows that something is wrong with his mouth. youd better persuade him to watch his mouth!table mannersthere are many differences in table manners in different cultures. it is really worth your time to learn about how to behave while eating

16、in other countries. knowledge of table manners will show your international qualifications. dont make noises with your mouth. close your mouth when eating. people make mouth noises because they eat without closing their mouths. when you drink your soup, dont sip it, but swallow it all in one mouthfu

17、l. dont talk with your mouth full. if someone talks to you, wait until your mouth is empty before answering.restaurant does and donts what is considered polite in one country is sometimes considered rude in another. in other words, sometimes you should slurp and sometimes you shouldnt. learning abou

18、t culture differences while you learn english is the fastest way to broaden your knowledge of the world and become more successful. when eating, the japanese and some chinese are in the habit of slurping their food. by doing so, they show their host how much they like the food.westerners find eating

19、 soup this way most unpleasant. they also consider picking ones teeth and putting on makeup at the table no-nos. and when it comes to tipping, they just leave some money on the table. the amount is up to you, but its usually 15 to 20 percent of the check.business etiquette: business cardsbusiness ca

20、rds are less important in american culture than they are in asian culture.knowing the right way to handle business cards is a useful skill wherever you are. requesting someones business card is a strait forward process. you need only say: do you have a business card? or may i have your business card

21、? when you want to present your own card, you can say, heres my card. feel free to call me if you have any other questions. or, you might say, please send the information to this address. i look forward to hearing from you soon. its not polite to directly refuse a request from someone for your busin

22、ess card. instead, you can say, sorry, but im afraid im all out at the moment. or i forgot to bring them with me. when you do receive a card, say thank you and examine it briefly before putting it away.international protocolamong the areas that need the most education for international understanding

23、 are how to say peoples names, eat, dress, and talk.get those four basics right and the rest is a piece of cake.the first transaction between even ordinary citizens and the first chance to make an impression for better or worse -is, of course, an exchange of names.what would you like me to call you?

24、 is always a good opening line.its better to ask several times than to get it wrong. even then, err on the side of formality until asked to call me joesolutions to trade imbalance world trade is an important topic today. the world trade organization has focused international attention on global trad

25、e issues, especially in china. today, trade imbalance between the united states and our country is becoming worse. we cannot leave this problem unattended, because the united states is the most important trade partner, id like to make a couple of proposals to improve the whole situation. first, we n

26、eed to do more public relations activities to promote understanding, because some of their criticisms are based on misconceptions about our country. we have to communicate with them more by sending lobbyists, producing more movies, publishing more books, and so on. second, we have to make an effort

27、to encourage american companies to do business in our country. we should revise our protectionist practices in trade, and promote free trade and competition.at any rate, our country and the united states need each other, and we have to maintain communication to understand each other.japanese textboo

28、ks: premier zhus opinion the question of the history textbook is not just an issue between china and japan.rather it is an issue between japan and all the asian countries and people throughout asia.if the past history of aggression started by japanese militarists is denied and if the historical fact

29、s are distorted, it will not only hurt the feelings of the chinese people, but also those of people throughout asia. i dont think this is an issue that should be regarded as interference in japans internal affairs.rather, this is a serious issue that will have a bearing on whether or not the people

30、of japan and of other asian countries, including china, can develop a friendly relationship from generation to generation.so it is also in the interest of japan to have this problem solved.man, money: which one wins? wherever there is money, there will always be corruption. corruption can never be e

31、liminated entirely, it can only be controlled. this passage describes the current situation in china.although our party and government have punished the corrupt officials severely, corruption in china seems to die hard. the relationship between these men and money has been reversed: money talks; man

32、 listens. it seems to me instead of man being in control of money, money is firmly in control of man.in todays world many people appear to be hungry for money. they bow to it. they scramble for it. some of them even seem to sell their souls for it or risk their lives in pursuit of it.is money so fas

33、cinating as to be worthy of sacrificing your life?the greatest killerspeople are always naturally more attracted to things that are bad for them than they are to things that are good for them. alcohol and cigarettes are two examples.people know these things are bad for them, yet they continue using

34、them.alcohol and cigarettes are the two greatest killers in the world. hundreds of thousands of people have died because of these two social evils. as a result, some governments are trying to control the use of these drugs.for example, in many countries, the legal age for drinking has been raised fr

35、om eighteen to twenty-one.some countries have even banned smoking in public places.people can help each other live longer by simply discouraging these bad habits.the urgent need of english in china english may be the most important factor in deciding which countries are leaders in the future.the lan

36、guage of the most advanced management and technology is undoubtedly english.being able to absorb this information is really the key to the new century.in the 21st century, we increasingly have to deal with other countries.we cant go there and speak our own language because nobody is going to learn i

37、t in order to understand us.our asian rival, india,，has surged ahead of other developing countries in information technology because of its superior english skills.unless we are able to master english, we will not be able to get our population to use it and take advantage of the new economy.there is

38、 an urgent need to have a workforce which is proficient in the language in view of the information technology onslaught.china boosts english it is never too early to prepare for the future.if young children develop their language and thinking skills they will become more independent and successful a

39、dults.chinas english-language drive is aimed at preparing people to meet the demands of a more open market after china enters the world trade organization. it will ensure that they are able to cope in an information technology age. the ministry of education called on schools to begin teaching englis

40、h to nine-year-olds or third graders when the new school year begins in september.this means students will begin their study of english four years earlier than at present.today, students begin english at the age of 13, when they are in secondary 1. the curriculum would begin by stressing speaking, r

41、eading and understanding skills to give the children a feel for the language.writing and grammar rules would be introduced later. beijingers eager to learn oral englishregardless of whether or not beijing wins the olympic bid, raising the english level of its citizens will make beijing a more intern

42、ational city.a city with so much history and culture deserves to share its treasures with the world. of course, the number one treasure of beijing is its people!millions of ordinary people in beijing started to learn english when the capital announced its bid to host the 2008 olympic games. learning

43、 and speaking english is hot among residents of this 3,000-year-old city. from schools to factories, from residences to government offices, men and women, old and young, are delving into their abcs with enthusiasm. many english textbooks with the olympic bid logo on the cover were published and sold

44、 in the city. books teaching basic idioms and expressions for daily communication are the most popular.misunderstandingeating is always a learning experience in a new culture. here are some differences between american and chinese dining cultures.i must put in a few words about my experience here in

45、 china. if i have dinner with a chinese host, he always presses more food onto my plate as soon as i have emptied it of the previous helping.that often makes me feel very awkward. i have to eat the food even if i dont feel like it, because it is considered bad manners in the west to leave ones food

46、on the plate.i have also noticed that when a chinese sits at an american party, he very often refuses the offer of food or drink though he is in fact still hungry or thirsty. this might be good manners in china, but it is definitely not in the west.in the united states, it is impolite to keep asking

47、 someone again and again or press something on him. americans are very direct. if they want something, they will ask for it. if not, they will say, no,thanks.what you dont talk about if you bring up a topic that makes people uncomfortable, the room usually gets very quiet.this kind of uneasy silence

48、 makes it easy to lose your confidence. read this passage to gain an advantage over other people who dont know which topics to avoid.taboo topics tend to make people feel uneasy. what are the things we shouldnt talk about with americans? weight is one of the touchiest subjects. in america, its a hug

49、e embarrassment to be overweight. americans are very weight-conscious and rarely disclose how much they weigh. therefore, you best not to ask. but if you absolutely have to comment on this subject, its always safer to say, oh, you look like you have lost weight than oh, you look like you put on a fe

50、w pounds.however, if you would like to be honest but not hurtful, you should choose your words carefully, perhaps by saying: hey, you look great. very healthy looking.and always remember, its not fat. its muscular.people in the united statesamerica is really an interesting place. in the united state

51、s there are people from every corner of the world. the largest groups are spanish speakers from latin america. other important groups are chinese, japanese and korean speakers from asia.there are chinatowns all over america and chinese food is extremely popular. the largest groups from europe are ge

52、rmans and italians. the whole country really has an international population. customs and foods from many different countries can easily be found in most american cities.what about your country? are there people from other parts of the world? where?american concept of time the concept of time is one

53、 of the biggest differences among different cultures. most misunderstandings and disagreements come from different views on time. to americans, punctuality is a way of showing respect for other peoples time. being more than ten minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology, and maybe a

54、n explanation.people who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the delay. of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly on time.at informal get-togethers, for example, people often arrive as much as thirty minutes past the appointed time.but they

55、usually dont try that at work. american lifestyles show how much people respect the time of others. when people plan an event, they often set the time days or weeks in advance.once the time is fixed, it takes almost an emergency to change it.if people want to come to your house for a friendly visit,

56、 they will usually call first to make sure it is convenient. only very close friends will just drop by unannounced.also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear they might be in bed.american concept of love the american concept of love and romance begins with dating. young people date

57、in several ways. at first,they might have group dates with several boys and girls together.later, they start going on single dates-just one boy and one girl. sometimes a boy and a girl will go to a movie. maybe they will go to a party at a friends house. or they might go out to eat.when two couples

58、go out together, we call it double dating. a friend might even arrange a blind date for you with someone you dont know. that doesnt mean you keep your eyes closed the whole evening! you just dont know who your partner will be until the time for the date. if someone asks you for any kind of date, and you dont want to go, you may politely say, no, thanks.weekends in the u. s. most american businesses are only open five days a