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Unit 3 Whatever Happened to Manners?1.Grammar(1)比较结构的常规用法Mary is nicer than her three sisters.Blanc Mt. is higher than all other Alps peaks.George did more work than anyone else in the class.John behaves more politely than Jack (does).注意than 从句中有时主语的省略在than引导的比较从句里，常出现省略和替代现象，特别要注意有时从句主语的省略和主谓倒装现象，在省略主语的位置上，常可以补上it或what. 如：More is meant than (what) meets the ear.There were more people present than was expected.There were more casualties than was reported.The really serious cases are fewer than (what) has been suggested.The standard of living of the working class is higher than the case was 30 years ago.(2)最高级比较范围的种种表达法Mary is the nicest of the four girls in the family.This is the most uninteresting book that I have ever read.Among the four girls, Alice works (the) hardest.This is the biggest generator ever made in China. (比较：That is the biggest generator that has ever been made in China.)Of the three boys, John behaves the most politely.注：形容词和副词最高级的常规用法必须要有明确的比较范围（有时这个范围在上下文里不说自明），否则就是所谓的绝对最高级（absolute superlative）.He is a most learned man.It is most important for anyone to choose good friends.(3)as…as…结构比较两方面的人和物可以用这个结构。
Unit 3 Whatever Happened to Manners?Key to the ExercisesText comprehensionI. Decide which of the following best states the author’s purpose of writing.AII. Judge, according to the text, whether the following statements are true or false.1. F2. T3. T4. T5. FIV. Explain in your own words the following sentences.1. A gracious manner adds great splendour to your image.2.I dare say the note my guest sent me didn't take long to write.3.The simple phrase "Excuse me" made most of your irritation disappear.4.Being punctual has always been considered a virtue, both in the past and at present; it has notbecome outdated.5.You shouldn't accept the other person's presence without thinking of how much it means toyou.6.Good manners can be communicated from one person to another.VocabularyI. Explain the underlined part in each sentence in your own words.1.become different from what it should be like2.displaying gratitude by waving a hand or nodding the head; move out onto the main road3.be of great significance4.who receives the thank-you remark5.produce a far-reaching effect6.practice good mannersII. Fill in the blank in each sentence with a word or phrase taken from the box in its appropriate form.1.Punctuality2.routine3.infectious4.bet5.terrific6.board7.valued8.count9.cherishes10.irritationsIII. Choose a word or phrase that best completes each of the following sentences.1-4 D A B B 5-8 C A D AIV. Fill in each blank with one of the two words from each pair in its appropriate form and note the difference in meaning between them.1. a. praised b. compliment c. praise d. complimented2. a. appreciated b. enjoyed c. enjoying d. appreciate3. a. priceless b. priceless c. precious d. precious4. a. see b. Notice c. see d. noticedV. Give a synonym or an antonym of the word underlined in each sentence in the sense it is used.1.thanks (recognition)2.activeness (liveliness, briskness, eagerness)3.fashionable (graceful, elegant)4.selfish (mean, ungenerous)5.nice (courteous, polite, friendly)6.leisurely (relaxed, idle, unoccupied, lazy)7.annoyance (vexation, displeasure, dissatisfaction)8.promptness (timekeeping, reliability)VI. Fill in the blank in each sentence with an appropriate form of the given capitalized word in brackets.1.unfriendly2.boyhood3.understanding4.reception5.disappearance6.decision7.differing8.elevatedGrammarII. Complete the sentences using the "as…as" construction or the comparatives of the adjectives given.1.older than2.more interested3.as crowded as4.as pale as5.more exciting than6.as complicated7.easier than8.as expensive as9.more selective10.nicer11.as unlucky as12.more difficultIII. Complete the sentences using a comparative form.1.stronger2.more noisy3.more expensive4.more difficult5.happier6.younger7.more often8.further9.more exciting10.louderIV. Use superlatives or comparatives of the adjectives given to complete the sentences.1.more comfortable2.the funniest3.the worst4.more serious5.the most popular6.quieter7.the most beautiful8.healthier9.the least honorable10.less…challenging…least challengingV. Correct the errors, where found, in the following sentences.1.older2.oldest3.√4.√5.further6. a more7.better8.√TranslationI. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.1. 譬如，我在纽约就看到这样的差别, 与我20多年前刚搬来时大不相同了：人们蜂拥走进电梯，却没有让电梯里面的人先出来；别人为他们开门时，从来不说“谢谢”；需要同事给他们递东西时，从来不说“请”；当其他开车人为他们让道时，也从不挥手或点头表示谢意。
Unit 3 Whatever Happened to Manners?Do you remember a time when people were a little nicer, a little softer, a little gentler with each other? I certainly do, and I feel that much of the world has somehow gotten away from that. I see such a difference in New York City, for example, from when I first moved here more than 20 years ago: people rushing into elevators without giving those inside a chance to get off first, never saying "Thank you." when others hold a door open for them, or "Please." when they want a coworker to hand them something, never giving a wave or nod of appreciation when another motorist lets them pull out into traffic.We get lazy, and in our laziness we think that something like a simple "Thank you." doesn't really matter. But it can matter very much. The fact is that no matter how nicely we dress, how beautifully we decorate our homes, or how lovely our dinner parties are, we can't be truly stylish without good manners.In fact, I think of good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret. Haven't you noticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier? They become Cary Grant or Lauren Bacall right before our eyes. It's funny how that happens, but it does.Take the long-lost art of saying "Thank you." Like wearing a little lipstick or making sure your hair is neat, getting into the habit of saying "Thank you." can make you feel better about yourself, and then you look better to everyone around you. A gracious manner not only sets an excellent example for your children and grandchildren but it adds priceless panache to your image.Positive ThankingOf course, saying "Thank you." does wonders for the person on the receiving end too. I recently got a thank-you note from a guest who attended a 40th birthday party that Frank and I hosted for Frank's daughter-in-law. The note was lovely enough, but even lovelier was the fact that the guest had also included a recipe for a dish I'd complimented her on at an earlier gathering. It was a sweet gesture that made me feel terrific and put me in a great mood. What a gift!Many of us know we should write thank-you notes, but we think we don't have the time or energy. Now, I know we all have busy lives, but I bet the note my guest sent me didn't take long to write. If you feel like a feel because you've put off sending a card, write a note that says, " I should have done this two weeks ago, but I didn't want to let another day go by without telling you how much I enjoyed your party." It's much better than not writing at all.Magic WordsJust as powerful as a thank-you note is the simple phrase "Excuse me." Don't you just hate it when someone knocks an enormous carry-on bag into your head when he's barreling down the aisle to board an airplane—and then doesn't bother to say he's sorry? But when someone does stop and turn around and genuinely apologizes, doesn't it melt away most—if not all—of the irritation you felt?Same for holding the door open for others when you see their hands are full. I'll even do this for a hotel bellman carrying my luggage. Just because his job is to carry my bags doesn't mean he doesn't appreciate a little gesture that makes his life a wee bit easier. And punctuality is not a thingof the past, either. Being on time for lunch dates, for example, shows the person we're meeting that we value his or her precious time as much as we do our own.Bringing Manners HomeAnd for heaven's sake, we shouldn't forget to use good manners with our own families. That's where it counts the most because those are the people we love the most. How lovely it would be to put a card on your spouse's pillow at night to say "Thank you." for some dear thing he or she did for you or even just to say "I love you."Similarly, bringing home the most insignificant little presents for people you cherish will go a long way. It shows they're in your thoughts and you want to make them happy. If you're a husband, how long has it been since you walked in the door with a rose for your wife? Or maybe her favorite candy—even if it's just a Snickers bar? You'd sure get my attention if you brought me a Snickers! I firmly believe spouses should be gracious about the routine things they expect each other to do. Show that you don't take the other person for granted. He or she is much more likely to treat you the same way.Good manners are infectious. Now, if we could just get everyone to catch them!礼貌怎么了？你是否还记得有一个时期人们相互更友好、更温柔、更绅士呢？我确实记得，并且我感觉现在这个世界不知怎么在远离那个时代。
Unit 3 Whatever Happened to Manners?Do you remember a time when people were a little nicer, a little softer, a little gentler with each other? I certainly do, and I feel that much of the world has somehow gotten away from that. I see such a difference in New York City, for example, from when I first moved here more than 20 years ago: people rushing into elevators without giving those inside a chance to get off first, never saying "Thank you." when others hold a door open for them, or "Please." when they want a coworker to hand them something, never giving a wave or nod of appreciation when another motorist lets them pull out into traffic.We get lazy, and in our laziness we think that something like a simple "Thank you." doesn't really matter. But it can matter very much. The fact is that no matter how nicely we dress, how beautifully we decorate our homes, or how lovely our dinner parties are, we can't be truly stylish without good manners.In fact, I think of good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret. Haven't you noticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier? They become Cary Grant or Lauren Bacall right before our eyes. It's funny how that happens, but it does.Take the long-lost art of saying "Thank you." Like wearing a little lipstick or making sure your hair is neat, getting into the habit of saying "Thank you." can make you feel better about yourself, and then you look better to everyone around you. A gracious manner not only sets an excellent example for your children and grandchildren but it adds priceless panache to your image.Positive ThankingOf course, saying "Thank you." does wonders for the person on the receiving end too. I recently got a thank-you note from a guest who attended a 40th birthday party that Frank and I hosted for Frank's daughter-in-law. The note was lovely enough, but even lovelier was the fact that the guest had also included a recipe for a dish I'd complimented her on at an earlier gathering. It was a sweet gesture that made me feel terrific and put me in a great mood. What a gift!Many of us know we should write thank-you notes, but we think we don't have the time or energy. Now, I know we all have busy lives, but I bet the note my guest sent me didn't take long to write. If you feel like a feel because you've put off sending a card, write a note that says, " I should have done this two weeks ago, but I didn't want to let another day go by without telling you how much I enjoyed your party." It's much better than not writing at all.Magic WordsJust as powerful as a thank-you note is the simple phrase "Excuse me." Don't you just hate it when someone knocks an enormous carry-on bag into your head when he's barreling down the aisle to board an airplane—and then doesn't bother to say he's sorry? But when someone does stop and turn around and genuinely apologizes, doesn't it melt away most—if not all—of the irritation you felt?Same for holding the door open for others when you see their hands are full. I'll even do this for a hotel bellman carrying my luggage. Just because his job is to carry my bags doesn't mean he doesn't appreciate a little gesture that makes his life a wee bit easier. And punctuality is not a thingof the past, either. Being on time for lunch dates, for example, shows the person we're meeting that we value his or her precious time as much as we do our own.Bringing Manners HomeAnd for heaven's sake, we shouldn't forget to use good manners with our own families. That's where it counts the most because those are the people we love the most. How lovely it would be to put a card on your spouse's pillow at night to say "Thank you." for some dear thing he or she did for you or even just to say "I love you."Similarly, bringing home the most insignificant little presents for people you cherish will go a long way. It shows they're in your thoughts and you want to make them happy. If you're a husband, how long has it been since you walked in the door with a rose for your wife? Or maybe her favorite candy—even if it's just a Snickers bar? You'd sure get my attention if you brought me a Snickers! I firmly believe spouses should be gracious about the routine things they expect each other to do. Show that you don't take the other person for granted. He or she is much more likely to treat you the same way.Good manners are infectious. Now, if we could just get everyone to catch them!礼貌怎么了？你是否还记得有一个时期人们相互更友好、更温柔、更绅士呢？我确实记得，并且我感觉现在这个世界不知怎么在远离那个时代。
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Magic Words Just as powerful as a thank-you note is the simple phrase "Excuse me." Don't you just hate it when when someone someone someone knocks knocks knocks an an an enormous enormous enormous carry-on carry-on carry-on bag bag bag into into into your your your head head head when when when he's he's he's barreling barreling barreling down down down the the aisle to board an airplane —and then doesn't bother to say he's sorry? But when someone does stop and turn around and genuinely apologizes, doesn't it melt away most —if not all —of the irritation you felt? Same for holding the door open for others when you see their hands are full. I'll even do this for a hotel bellman carrying my luggage. Just because his job is to carry my bags doesn't mean he doesn't appreciate a little gesture that makes his life a wee bit easier. And punctuality is not a thing of the past, either. Being on time for lunch dates, for example, shows the person we're meeting that we value his or her precious time as much as we do our own. Bringing Manners Home And for heaven's sake, we shouldn't forget to use good manners with our own families. That's where it counts the most because those are the people we love the most. How lovely it would be to put a card on your spouse's pillow at night to say "Thank you." for some dear thing he or she did for you or even just to say "I love you." Similarly, bringing home the most insignificant little presents for people you cherish will go a long way. It shows they're in your thoughts and you want to make them happy. If you're a husband, how how long long long has has has it it it been been been since since since you you you walked walked walked in in in the the the door door door with with with a a a rose rose rose for for for your your your wife? wife? wife? Or Or Or maybe maybe maybe her her favorite candy —even if it's just a Snickers bar? You'd sure get my attention if you brought me a Snickers! I firmly believe spouses should be gracious about the routine things they expect each other to do. Show that you don't take the other person for granted. He or she is much more likely to treat you the same way. Good manners are infectious. Now, if we could just get everyone to catch them! 礼貌怎么了？你是否还记得有一个时期人们相互更友好、你是否还记得有一个时期人们相互更友好、你是否还记得有一个时期人们相互更友好、更温柔、更温柔、更绅士呢？我确实记得，更绅士呢？我确实记得，并且我感并且我感觉现在这个世界不知怎么在远离那个时代。
