大学英语教学课件：Unit 2 patty

1、 Almost all conflicts involve communication problems, as both a cause and an effect. Misunderstandings, resulting from poor communication, can easily cause a conflict or make it worse. Furthermore, once a conflict has started, communication problems often develop because people in conflict do not co

2、mmunicate with each other as frequently, as openly, and as accurately as they do when relationships are not strained. Thus communication is central to most conflict situations. Learning a foreign language is never easy because no two languages have exactly the same sounds and grammatical structures.

3、 For a foreigner, taking word literally may lead to misunderstandings. Guess the meaning of the following expressions and enjoy the fun.QuizGuessing GamelBusybodylDead presidentlSweet waterlAmerican beautylAn apple of lovelGreen handlSmall potatolFriendly cameralhorse senselin ones birthday suitlWha

4、t a shame!lLook out!lI havent slept better.lDont have a cow .lYou cant be too careful. lYou dont say！lYou can say that again！Video ClipSuccessful language learning requires hard training and continuous practice. We can see the hardship in My Fair Lady. Video ClipClick to stop and click again to cont

5、inue It is insight into human nature that is the key to the communicators skill. William Bernbach Witty Sayings对人性的洞察力是交流技能的关键所在。对人性的洞察力是交流技能的关键所在。 威廉威廉伯恩巴克伯恩巴克 Witty SayingsNever mistake legibility for communication. David Carson决不要把简洁易懂等同于能够决不要把简洁易懂等同于能够交流。交流。 戴维戴维卡森卡森 Witty SayingsThe greatest pr

6、oblem in communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished. George Bernard Shaw误以为实现了交流是交流最大误以为实现了交流是交流最大的障碍。的障碍。 乔治乔治肖伯纳肖伯纳 Witty SayingsThe most important thing in communication is to hear what isnt being said. Peter F.Drucker交流最重要的是听出言外之意。交流最重要的是听出言外之意。 彼得彼得 F F.德鲁克德鲁克Background FileBac

7、kground File Men Are from Mars, Women Men Are from Mars, Women Are from VenusAre from Venus 男人来自男人来自火星，女人来自金星火星，女人来自金星 American relationship counselor, bestselling author and psychologist, John Gray , published Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus in 1992, which soon became a best-selling book. I

8、t launched his Mars Venus book series that forever changed the way men and women view their relationships. http:/ Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus reveals how men and women differ in all areas of their lives. Not only do men and women communicate differently but they think, feel, perceive, re

9、act, respond, love, need, and appreciate differently. They almost seem to be from different planets, speaking different languages and needing different nourishment. Using this metaphor to illustrate the commonly occurring conflicts between men and women, Gray explains how these differences can come

10、between the sexes and prohibit mutually fulfilling loving relationships. Based on years of successful counseling of couples, he gives advice on how to counteract the differences between men and women in communication styles, emotional needs and modes of behavior to promote a greater understanding be

11、tween individual partners. John encourages men and women to understand, respect and appreciate their differences in both personal and professional relationships, and helps them learn how to develop deeper and more satisfying relationships. Martians Martians value power, competency, efficiency, and a

12、chievement. They are always doing things to prove themselves and develop their power and skills. Their sense of self is defined through their ability to achieve results. They experience fulfillment primarily through success and accomplishment. Martians are more concerned with outdoor activities, lik

13、e hunt, fishing, and racing cars. They are interested in the news, weather, and sports and care less about romance novels and self help books.Martians Talking about a problem on Mars is an invitation for advice. Another Martian feels honored by the opportunity. This Martian custom is one of the reas

14、ons men instinctively offer solutions when women talk about problems. When a woman innocently shares upset feelings or explores out loud the problems of her day, he wants to help her feel better by solving her problems. He wants to be useful to her. On Venus, everyone studies psychology and has at l

15、east a masters degree in counseling. They are very involved in personal growth, spirituality, and everything that can nurture life, healing, and growth. Venus is covered with parks, organic gardens, shopping centers, and restaurants.VenusiansVenusians Venusians value love, communication, beauty, and

16、 relationships. They spend a lot of time supporting, helping, and nurturing one another. Their sense of self is defined through their feelings and the quality of their relationships. They experience fulfillment through sharing and relating. Venusians enjoy wearing a different outfit every day, accor

17、ding to their feeling. Communication is of primary importance. To share their personal feelings is much more important than achieving goals and success. Venusians1. According to the passage, what helped to solve the problems with relationships between Martians and Venusians?2. Do you agree that men

18、and women seldom mean the same things even when they use the same words? Are there any examples in the article that may support your point of view?3. Besides the gender differences, are there any other differences that may cause people to speak differently? Communication Between Martians and Venusia

19、ns (Para. 13)Communication Between Men and Women (Para. 49) 意外地意外地 A bus ride from New York to Miami brings encounters with all kinds of people. aid, assistance与与helpHe is willing to go to the aid of those ill-fated people. misinterpret (Line 13, Para.3)mis- (prefix)1. bad or badly e.g. misfortune (

20、bad luck) / misbehave (behave badly)2. wrong or wrongly e.g. misinterpret/misunderstand/mislead/misguide3. show an opposite or the lack of something e.g. mistrustWord Study因此，当交流出现问题的时候，他们认为误解因此，当交流出现问题的时候，他们认为误解是必然的，这只是众多误解中的一个。同时，是必然的，这只是众多误解中的一个。同时，在些许帮助下，他们必定能够彼此理解。在些许帮助下，他们必定能够彼此理解。 请选择请选择或或 的适

21、当形式填空的适当形式填空。 assumption , , 与与suppose1) Can you guess my age? 你能猜出我的年龄吗？2) Guess what I am doing. 猜猜我在做什么。3) The little girl guessed the right answer immediately. 那个小女孩儿立刻猜着了正确答案。1) Can you imagine her becoming a famous hostess of CCTV? 你能想象她成了中央电视台的著名主持人吗？2) You cannot imagine how happy I was to k

22、now that my daughter was still alive. 你无法想象当我得知女儿还活 着的时候有多么高兴。e.g. She assumes that you always get up at the same time. 她想你总是在同一个时间起床。tend v. (line 23, para. 5)1. to be likely to do something; have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; 有某种倾向有某种倾向 e.g. It tends to rain a lot here. 这儿常常下雨。这

23、儿常常下雨。2. to move or develop in a certain direction 有有的趋的趋势势 e.g. Prices are tending upwards. 物价看涨。物价看涨。Word StudyTo be continued3. vt. to take care of; look after 照照管，照料；护理，管理管，照料；护理，管理 e.g. She tended her husband lovingly during his illness. 丈夫生病期间，她悉心照顾他。丈夫生病期间，她悉心照顾他。intend v. (line 25, para. 5)1

24、. to plan, to mean (to do) 打算，意欲（干某事）打算，意欲（干某事） e.g. I intended to catch the early train, but I didnt get up in time. He intends his son to take over the company. We had always intended that the new series would be live.2. (usu. pass.) to mean to be 打算使打算使.(成为成为);预留（作某种用预留（作某种用途或给某人用途或给某人用) e.g. The

25、 flowers were intended for you, but Mary thought they were for her. It was intended as a joke, honestly. His son was intended to be a physician. Word Study means n. (line 42, para. 6) means是一个单复数同形的单是一个单复数同形的单词，谓语动词应根据句子的具体含义选用适当的形式。词，谓语动词应根据句子的具体含义选用适当的形式。 1. a method, system, object, etc. that you use as a way of achieving a result 方法，手段，工具方法，手段，工具 e.g. The