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Ten Commandments for a College Freshman
This is a letter written by an American father to a son attending college in the 1960s.
1. Scan the text and grasp the main idea
vain. 4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 5. Honor your father and your mother. 6. You shall not kill. 7. You shall not commit adultery. 8. You shall not steal. 9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 10.You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall
Second Reading
Questions for Para. 1-2
Q1: What shall we do to succeed in college?
draw up a schedule lay out your day and week get in the habit
Language Point
pill n a pill that some women take to prevent them becoming pregnant
perpetual adj Lasting for a long time, over and over again

中西方文化英语作文Cultural Differences between the East and the West。

Culture is a way of life that encompasses the beliefs, values, customs, and traditions of a particular group of people. The East and the West have different cultures that reflect their unique histories, philosophies, andlifestyles. In this essay, I will discuss the cultural differences between the East and the West from the perspective of language, religion, and social norms.Firstly, language is a fundamental aspect of culturethat shapes how people communicate and express themselves.In the East, languages such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean are characterized by complex writing systems, tonal inflections, and indirect communication styles. For example, in Chinese culture, indirect communication is valued as a way of showing respect and avoiding conflict. On the other hand, Western languages such as English, French, andSpanish are characterized by simpler writing systems, non-tonal inflections, and direct communication styles. For example, in Western culture, direct communication is valued as a way of being honest and clear.Secondly, religion is another important aspect ofculture that shapes people's beliefs, values, andlifestyles. In the East, religions such as Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism emphasize the importance of harmony, balance, and self-cultivation. For example, in Chinese culture, the concept of Yin and Yang represents the balance between opposing forces such as light and dark, male and female, and good and evil. On the other hand, in the West, religions such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam emphasize the importance of faith, morality, and salvation. For example, in Western culture, the Ten Commandments represent the moral principles that guide people's behavior.Lastly, social norms are a set of unwritten rules that govern people's behavior in different social contexts. Inthe East, social norms such as collectivism, hierarchy, and filial piety are highly valued. For example, in Chinese culture, the concept of guanxi represents the network ofsocial relationships that people use to gain favors and support. On the other hand, in the West, social norms such as individualism, equality, and freedom are highly valued. For example, in Western culture, the concept of meritocracy represents the idea that people should be judged based on their abilities and achievements.In conclusion, the cultural differences between the East and the West reflect their unique histories, philosophies, and lifestyles. Language, religion, andsocial norms are three fundamental aspects of culture that shape how people communicate, believe, and behave. Understanding these cultural differences is essential for building cross-cultural relationships and promotingcultural diversity.。

Reading: Text 11.Match the words with their definitions.1g 2a 3e 4b 5c 6d 7j 8f 9h 10i2. Complete the following expressions or sentences by using the target words listed below with the help of the Chinese in brackets. Change the form if necessary.1 symbolic 2distributed 3site 4complex 5identify6fairly 7straightforward 8capability 9target 10attempt11process 12parameter 13interpretation 14technical15range 16exploit 17networking 18involve19 instance 20specification 21accompany 22predictable 23profile3. Read the sentences in the box. Pay attention to the parts in bold.Now complete the paragraph by translating the Chinese in brackets. You may refer to the expressions and the sentence patterns listed above.ranging from（从……到）arise from some misunderstandings（来自于对……误解）leaves a lot of problems unsolved（留下很多问题没有得到解决）opens a path for（打开了通道）requires a different frame of mind（需要有新的思想）4.Translate the following sentences from Text 1 into Chinese.1) 有些人声称黑客是那些超越知识疆界而不造成危害的好人（或即使造成危害，但并非故意而为），而“骇客”才是真正的坏人。

§ 3.称呼（Salutation） § 是发信人对收信人的称号用语，自成一行，
位于“信内地址”左下方的一、二行处。 § 商务书信的称呼通常要注意下面几点： §（1）Dear Sirs 和 Gentlemen是最常使用
的公文用语，前者是英国式的称呼，后者 是 式的称呼；注意Sirs前通常加Dear； Gentlemen必须用复数；
商务写作技巧
§ 商务写作的十大技巧 § 1.了解读者 § 2.使用第二人称，强调读者的利益 § 3.确定单一的交流目标和目的 § 4.清晰、简洁、直白 § 5.使用主题行、缩格、简短的开头段落和
附言
商务写作技巧
§ 7.在长文件中应用标题、空白、图表 § 8.使用主动句，少用被动句
商务写作目标
§ 商务写作通常是为了完成以下任务： § 通知 § 说服 § 指导 § 记录
§ （2B）ei英jing国Im式p航ort空an信d 封Ex的po写rt C法ompany(收信人地址)
86 Baiyilu,Haidian District 100872 Beijing,PRC AFTER 15 DAYS PLEASE RETURN TO(发信人地址) SMITH & SON, LTD 15 WOOD STREET LONDON E.C 6 ENGLAND
商务信函概述
§信封和书信的写法-The Style of Envelope and Letter
§（1） 式航空信封的写法
商务信函概述
ABC Manufacturing Company(收信人地址)
（Stamp）
150 Giera Court Parlin, Livingstone
New Jersey 08859, USA