Way 4 They use modern devices to communicate with each other efficiently 3.Conclusion:different ideas:Para8 To successfully solve a problem and to fulfill a job with speed is taken by mericans as a sign of Skillfulness&being competent The foreigners consider it proper to take time doing things. 2）Organization Main idea of the text: "Time is one of the two elements that Americans save carefully,the other being labor' Main idea of each part 女PartI (para.1) Part I (paras.2-7) Americans'attitude towards time and how they try to save time in daily life and in business ◆Part III(para.8) It is taken as a sign of being competent tosolvea problem or fufll a job successfully with speed in the US Writing Device:Deduction(from general to specific) WHAT?What does the writer want to tell us? Americans are time conscious A general point: Americans are time-conscious people "Time isone of the two elements that Ame ricans sav carefully,the other being abor. (Topic of Para.1) 人 Specific Details(SD) Reasons (R) Topic of Para.2 2, Topic of Para.3 3. Topic of Para.4 4. Topic of Paras.5-7? 5.7. Para.2 SD:Time is treated as if it were something almost real. R:Time isapreciou us resource Para.3 SD:Everyone in the U.S.is in a rush in daily life. R:They are often under pressure and value time highly. Para.4 SD:Americans start talking business directly without opening exchanges R:Time is always ticking in their inner ear
Way 4 They use modern devices to communicate with each other efficiently. 3.Conclusion: different ideas: Para. 8 To successfully solve a problem and to fulfill a job with speed is taken by Americans as a sign of Skillfulness & being competent The foreigners consider it proper to take time doing things. 2) Organization: Main idea of the text: “Time is one of the two elements that Americans save carefully, the other being labor” Main idea of each part Part I (para. 1) Americans save time carefully. Part II (paras. 2-7) Americans’ attitude towards time and how they try to save time in daily life and in business. Part III (para. 8) It is taken as a sign of skillfulness or being competent to solve a problem or fulfill a job successfully with speed in the US. Writing Device: Deduction (from general to specific) WHAT? What does the writer want to tell us? Americans are time conscious. HOW? How does he support his idea? By giving specific details, then telling the reasons. A general point: Americans are time-conscious people “ Time is one of the two elements that Americans save carefully, the other being labor .” (Topic of Para.1) Para. 2 SD: Time is treated as if it were something almost real. R: Time is a precious resource. Para. 3 SD: Everyone in the U.S. is in a rush in daily life. R: They are often under pressure and value time highly. Para. 4 SD: Americans start talking business directly without opening exchanges. R: Time is always ticking in their inner ear. Specific Details (SD): Topic of Para.2 ? Topic of Para.3 ? Topic of Para.4 ? Topic of Paras.5－7 ? Reasons (R): 2. 3. 4. 5-7.
Paras.5-7 SD:Americans work hard at the task of saving time by producing a steady flow of labor-saving devices R:These devices ansave the feet and endless amounts oftime Referring to Para.3 Para.7 for further Analysis(P.12-14) Tips for Writing ormally.a writer presens his statement at the beginning of a paragraph,and supports it with specific details,then he'll briefly tell readers the reason(s). 1.Decide the topic 2.Write the topic sentence 3.Turn the topic sentence into HOW WHY question 4.Before details&of the question Your Task Try to write your own paragraph supported by specific details and reason(s). Topics: 1.Protection of the environment has become a major concer of society s are of great useinour daily 3.English is becoming more importan (You can choose one of the three topics. 3)Language points no one stands still.(L1) 【释义】No one keeps motionless everyone moves and advances. 【结构】句中sad是系动词，后接形容词性短语，意为处于某种状态”。 【例句】Stand firm-don't let them tell you what to do. 要坚定，不要让他们对你指手画脚。 【译文】没有人会停止 2.This attitude results in a nation of people committed to researching,experimenting and exploring.(L.2) 【释义】4s a resul山of this attitude,Americans tend to devote their time and energy to searching.experimenting and exploring. 【结构】com edo作后置定语 Dcommit sb./sth.to (doing)sth. (2)commit oneself to sth. devote to (doing)sth 【例句】Decide your choice and tell why: 1.Everybody B on earth is pulled downwards by the earth A.located B.locatin 2. The gardens B with beautiful flowerssparkled in the heavy dew A.crowding B.crowded 3 He didn't wish it A A.mentioned B.mentioning
Paras. 5-7 SD: Americans work hard at the task of saving time by producing a steady flow of labor-saving devices. R: These devices can save the feet and endless amounts of time. Referring to Para.3 & Para.7 for further Analysis (P. 12-14) Tips for Writing Normally, a writer presents his statement at the beginning of a paragraph, and supports it with specific details, then he’ll briefly tell readers the reason(s). 1.Decide the topic. 2.Write the topic sentence . 3.Turn the topic sentence into HOW & WHY question. 4.Before writing, outline details & reasons of the questions. Your Task Try to write your own paragraph supported by specific details and reason(s). Topics : 1. Protection of the environment has become a major concern of society. 2. Computers are of great use in our daily life. 3. English is becoming more important. (You can choose one of the three topics.) 3) Language points 1. . no one stands still. (L.1) 【释义】No one keeps motionless, everyone moves and advances. 【结构】句中 stand 是系动词，后接形容词性短语，意为“处于某种状态”。 【例句】Stand firm — don’t let them tell you what to do. 要坚定, 不要让他们对你指手画脚。 【译文】没有人会停止不前。 2. This attitude results in a nation of people committed to researching, experimenting and exploring. (L.2) 【释义】As a result of this attitude, Americans tend to devote their time and energy to researching, experimenting and exploring. 【结构】committed to 作后置定语 ①commit sb./sth. to (doing) sth. ②commit oneself to sth. —devote to (doing) sth. 【例句】Decide your choice and tell why: 1. Everybody B on earth is pulled downwards by the earth. A. located B. locating 2. The gardens B with beautiful flowers sparkled in the heavy dew. A. crowding B. crowded 3. He didn’t wish it A . A. mentioned B. mentioning