英语朗读.doc

英语朗读.docUnit 1
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Learning a foreign language is usually tough, but knowing the basic greetings is a polite and simple thing to do. It shows that you have an interest in the culture. Each countries has its own customs and ways of saying hello. For example, British people like me greet each other by talking about the weather, while in China they will say你吃了吗?The mon form of greetings in many countries when you are introduced to a new friend is a handshake. But shaking hands is rare in Japan. The Japanese greet each other with a short bow and not returning someone’s bow is considered very rude. The degree of the bow is directly related to the difference in status between the two individuals. Greetings between friends are just a nod of the head, while a low-ranking worker should greet a superior with a long and deep bow.
Also, a great first impression can be important, and once made it’s very difficult to change. To make a good impression, you need to act as if you are meeting a good friend. This is a pretty good starting point for developing a good relationship.
In daily life, we also need to be careful about first meetings. For example, someone may phone you to ask for your personal information. You need to be cautious, because they may ask you for this in order to steal your email address, your money, your credit, or your identity.
So, it is important to learn the proper way to greet people and make a good first impression. It is equally important to be careful in giving strangers your personal information.
 
Dialogues
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Christine: Good morning.
Katherine: Good morning.
Christine: What’s new?
Katherine: Can’t you tell? I just got my hair cut.
Christine: It looks great.
 
Christine: Hey, what’s up?
Kevin: Oh, hey guys. Sorry, I just finished two sessions and I’m on my way home now.
Christine: OK, busy as ever, see you later.
Kevin: See you.
 
Katherine: Hey, what are you doing after class today?
Christine: I have a lot of homework. Have you done the project for Dr. Sta