《邮轮基础英语》-《邮轮基础英语》-Chapter 3 Unit 1

Section1PassageStudyConversationStudySection2Chapter3CultureDiversityUnit1TraveltoDifferentCountriesSection1PassageStudy■I.NewWordsandExpressions■II.UnderstandingtothePassage■III.ExercisesWhyBrazilisMyFavoriteCountry?unique[juˈniːk]adj.独特的，稀罕的；[数]唯一的，独一无二的e.g.Eachperson'ssignatureisunique.每个人的签名是独一无二的。e.g.Tofuandmushroomshavetheirownuniqueflavours.豆腐和蘑菇有它们自己独特的风味。2.characteristic[ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk]n.特征，特性，特色e.g.Someanimalspossessthecharacteristicofman.

有些动物具有人类的特征。e.g.Thischaracteristicmarksherofffromhersister.这个特征使她与姐姐有所区别。I.NewWordsandExpressions3.amazing[əˈmeɪzɪŋ]adj.令人大为惊奇的，（尤指）令人惊喜（或惊羡、惊叹）的e.g.Shehasamazingpowersofrecall.她有惊人的记忆力。e.g.Itsoundsveryamazing.听起来很神奇。4.nation[ˈneɪʃn]n.国家，民族e.g.ThecountrynolongerwantedtobetaggedasaThirdWorldnation.这个国家不愿意再被称为第三世界国家。e.g.Wehavetoacttopreservetheunityofthisnation.我们必须行动起来以维护这个国家的统一。I.NewWordsandExpressions5.variety[vəˈraɪəti]n.(植物、语言等)变种，变体；异体；品种e.g.Weallneedvarietyinourdiet.我们都需要饮食多样化。e.g.Ican'tdifferentiateonevarietyfromanother.我无法将这几个品种区别开来。6.exude[ɪɡˈzjuːd]vt.散发；流出vi.流出；渗出；发散e.g.Brighterpurplescanexudeamagicalfeeling.明亮的紫色可以散发出一种有魔力的感觉。

e.g.Theguerrillasexudeconfidence.

这些游击队员们洋溢着自信。I.NewWordsandExpressions7.upbeat['ʌpbiːt]

adj.

乐观的，快乐的，积极向上的

e.g.Hehastheupbeatmannerofaneternaloptimist.他永远都持乐观主义者的那种快乐态度。e.g.Putsomeupbeatmusicon.可以放一些乐观的音乐。8.demeanor[di'mi:nə]n.行为，态度e.g.Ithinkhisdemeanortoughandroughish.我认为他的举止强硬而粗暴。e.g.Sheisdirectandcasualinspeechanddemeanorinherprivatelife.私下里，她是一个言谈举止直接随意的人。I.NewWordsandExpressions9.extroverted ['ekstrəʊvɜːtɪd]adj.外向的

e.g.I'mneitherintrovertednorextroverted.我既不内向也不外向。e.g.TheArabpeopleareknownfortheirextrovertednatures,fortheirloveofpeace.阿拉伯人民以性格外向和热爱和平著称。10.expressive [ɪk'spresɪv]adj.富于感情的，明确表露想法的e.g.Shehaswonderfullyexpressiveeyes.她有一双极富表情的眼睛。e.g.Everywordandgestureisexpressiveoftheartist'ssincerity.这位艺术家的真诚从一言一行中表现出来。I.NewWordsandExpressions11.hospitable [hɒ'spɪtəbəl]adj.好客的，殷勤的，热情友好的

e.g.Thelocalsarehospitableandwelcoming.当地人热情好客。e.g.Thecityisjusttoohospitable.这个城市实在是太好客了。12.obvious['ɒbvɪəs]adj.显然的，明显的，易理解的

e.g.Theofficersawnoobvioussignsofabreak-in.那个警察没看到任何闯入的明显痕迹。e.g.ThereisanobviouscontrastbetweentheculturesofEastandWest.东西方文化之间存在着明显的差异。I.NewWordsandExpressions13.tropical['trɒpɪkəl]adj.来自热带的，产于热带的e.g.Theswimmingpoolisframedbytropicalgardens.游泳池四周环绕着热带花园。e.g.Theaquariumhassomeinterestingspecimensofunusualtropicalfish.水族馆里有一些很有趣的罕见的热带鱼。14.quantity['kwɒntɪtɪ]n.数量

e.g.Thepolicefoundaquantityofdrugsathishome.警察在他家发现了大量毒品。e.g.Theexactquantitycannotbedeterminedatpresent.确切数量目前尚不能确定I.NewWordsandExpressions15.diversity[daɪ'vɜːsɪtɪ]n.多样性，差异

e.g.Theycomefromdifferentplaces,andtheirbackgroundsandbeliefsreflecttherichdiversityofAmerica.他们来自四面八方，他们的背景和信仰体现了美国丰富的多样性。

16.individualistic[,ɪndɪvɪdjʊə'lɪstɪk]adj.个人主义的

e.g.Mostartistsareveryindividualistic.大多数艺术家都非常我行我素。e.g.Hismusicishighlyindividualisticandmaynotappealtoeveryone.他的音乐很独特，可能不是人人都喜欢的。I.NewWordsandExpressions17.muscle['mʌsəl]n.肌肉

e.g.Thebodyismadeupprimarilyofbone,muscle,andfat.人体主要由骨、肌肉和脂肪组成。e.g.Itexerciseseverymajormusclegroup.它锻炼身体的各主要肌肉群。

18.thong[θɔŋ]n.人字拖

I.NewWordsandExpressions19.admire[əd'maɪə]v.钦佩，赞美

e.g.Iadmirehisthoroughness.我钦佩他办事认真仔细。e.g.Wetooktimetostopandadmiretheview.我们特意停下来欣赏风景。20.poverty[pɒvəti]adj.贫穷，贫困

e.g.Heendedhisdaysinpoverty.他在贫穷中度过余生。e.g.Unemploymentisamajorcauseofpoverty.失业是贫困的主要原因。I.NewWordsandExpressions21.diversity[daɪ'vɜːsɪtɪ]n.多样性，差异

e.g.Theycomefromdifferentplaces,andtheirbackgroundsandbeliefsreflecttherichdiversityofAmerica.他们来自四面八方，他们的背景和信仰体现了美国丰富的多样性。

22.individualistic[,ɪndɪvɪdjʊə'lɪstɪk]adj.个人主义的

e.g.Mostartistsareveryindividualistic.大多数艺术家都非常我行我素。e.g.Hismusicishighlyindividualisticandmaynotappealtoeveryone.他的音乐很独特，可能不是人人都喜欢的。I.NewWordsandExpressions23.decade['dekeɪd]n.十年，十年期

e.g.It'sestimatedthatbirthratehasdroppeddramaticallyoverthepastdecade.据统计，在过去十年中，人口出生率急剧下降。

24.destination [,destɪ'neɪʃən]n.目的地，终点

e.g.Atlast,aftertwentyhoursontheboat,theyarrivedattheirdestination.乘船二十小时之后，他们终于到达了目的地。e.g.Xi'anissecondonlytoBeijingasthedestinationinChina.西安是仅次于北京的中国第二大旅游目的地。I.NewWordsandExpressions25.sense[sens]n.感觉

e.g.Hersenseoftriumphwasshort-lived.她喜悦的感觉是短暂的。e.g.Hehasanimpeccablesenseoftiming.他时间感很强。26.wise[waɪz]adj.充满智慧的，明智的，英明的，明察善断的

e.g.Shehadmadeaverywisedecision.她作出了一个非常明智的决定。e.g.Youareveryelegant,wise,andcompassionate.你非常优雅、聪明，且富有同情心。I.NewWordsandExpressionsII.UnderstandingtothePassageChoosethecorrectanswerforthefollowingstatementsaccordingtothepassage.1.What’sthemeaningfortheword“cliché”?_______________A.fashionableB.stereotypeC.boringD.unique2.Whichoneistrueforthefollowingstatements?___________________A.Braziliansareseriouswhentheyfacingproblemsordifficulties.B.Braziliansarenicetotheirbrothers.C.Braziliansareboringtobewith.D.BraziliansarehospitableasotherLatinAmericanpeople.3.Accordingtotheauthor,because___________________,theclimateinBrazilisenjoyable.A.peoplecanspendmostofthedayoutside,wearingslippersandshortsB.theauthorcanseebeautifulpeopleonthebeachC.itneverrainssopeoplecandanceintheopenairD.peopleliketogotothebeach4.ThecultureofBrazilisdifferentfromwesterncountries,because_____________________.A.BrazilianpaymoreattentiontothefamilyrelationshipB.BrazilianpeoplearemoreextrovertedandenthusiasticC.BrazilianpeoplearemoreindividualisticthanwesternpeopleD.Brazilianstreatotherslikebrother5.Wheredoestheauthorcomefrom?A.AmericaB.HollandC.FranceD.MexicoII.UnderstandingtothePassageTranslatethefollowingintoChinese.1.Allcountriesaredifferent,eachhavingitsownuniquecharacteristics.2.It’sneverboringaroundBrazilians.3.VeryfewcountriescancompetewithBrazil’svastamountofnaturalbeauty.4.It’sgood,butformeitdoesn’tstandoutcomparedtocountrieslikeThailand,Spain,France,China,andKorea.5.YouriPhonecouldbeworthahalfayearsalaryforsomeone.II.UnderstandingtothePassageTranslatethefollowingintoChinese.1.所有的国家都是不同的，每个国家都有自己独特的特点。2.和巴西人在一起从不无聊。3.很少有国家能与巴西的自然美景相媲美。4.它很好，但对我来说，与泰国、西班牙、法国、中国和韩国相比，它并不突出。5.你的iPhone可能相当于某些人半年的薪水。III.ExercisesAnswertheFollowingQuestionsbyusingthewordsandexpressionsabove.Q1.Whatkindofpersondoyouthinkyouare?Q2.Whatkindofpersonalitydoyouthinkisgoodforworkinginthehotelindustry?Q3.Whatkindofpeopledoyouliketoworkwith?Why?

Q4.Whatkindofpeopleyoudon’tliketoworkwith?Why?Section2ConversationStudy■I.Conversation1■II.Conversation2■III.KnowledgeExtension■IV.SpeakingI.Conversation1VisittheEiffelTowerTourGuide:Haveyouseenthetowerinfrontofus?That'sthefamousEiffelTower.Itwasbuiltin1889fortheWorld'sFair.Tourist:Howtallisthisbuilding?TourGuide:Itstands320mhighandheldtherecordastheworld'stalleststructureuntil1930.Tourist:Ihavehearditsnameisconnectedwithsomeone.Isthatright?TourGuide:Yes.ThetowerwasnamedafteritsdesignerGustaveEiffel.II.Conversation2AVisittoBangkokJudy: Hi,Ellen.Howwasyourvacation?Ellen: Great!IwenttoBangkok.Judy: Really?Whydidyoudecidetogothere?Ellen: Well,Ihaveacousinwholivesthere.She’sbeentryingforalongtimetogetmetotakeavacationdownthere,andso,finally,shetalkedmeintoit.Judy: I’veseensomepicturesofBangkok—thearchitecturethereisreallyinteresting,isn’tit?Ellen: Yes,it’sincredible,especiallytheGrandPalace.TheBuddhisttemples,too,areveryimpressive.AndIlovethespicyThaifoodandtropicalfruitsthere.Judy: Howwastheweatherwhenyouwerethere?Ellen: That’sabouttheonlythingIdidn’tenjoy.Itwasreallyhotandsticky.Infact,Aprilisitshottestmonth.Thebesttimetogoisduringthecoolseason,whichlastsfromNovembertoFebruary.Judy: DidyougotosomeotherplacesbesidesBangkok?Ellen: Sure.IwenttoPattaya.It’safamousresort,onlytwohours’drivefromBangkok.There’splentytoenjoy:finesand,bluesky,clearwater,colorfulnightlife,andsoon.Judy: Well,itsuresoundslikeyouhadagreattime.Ellen: Oh,Isuredid.AndIplantogobacktherenextyear.I’dliketovisitPhuket,thebiggestislandofThailand.It’sworld-famousasaseasideresort.II.KnowledgeExtensionA.Figureoutthefollowinglandmarks.

II.KnowledgeExtensionB.Matchthelandmarksmentionedinlastexercisewiththeircou