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1、Time-Conscious AmericansBook 2Unit 1Pre-reading TasksPre-reading TasksText UnderstandingText UnderstandingNotes to the TextNotes to the TextFun TimeFun TimeExerciseExercisePre-reading tasksLets talk about1. Time1. Time2. Cultural Differences2. Cultural Differences1. Time1) Americans have a saying “T
2、ime is money”. How do you understand it? Time is a precious resource. Time can bring profits. If we Time is a precious resource. Time can bring profits. If we make good use of time and work efficiently, we may expect make good use of time and work efficiently, we may expect good results and big prof
3、its. good results and big profits. On the On the contrarycontrary, if we work with tardiness, well waste , if we work with tardiness, well waste our precious time and gain less than we should gain. There our precious time and gain less than we should gain. There fore, time is really money and saving
4、 time is just like saving fore, time is really money and saving time is just like saving money. money. As individuals, we should treasure our limited time and let As individuals, we should treasure our limited time and let every minute count.every minute count.2) Collect the idioms about time in bot
5、h 2) Collect the idioms about time in both Chinese and EnglishChinese and EnglishTime flies. Time flies. 光阴似箭，岁月如梭。光阴似箭，岁月如梭。Time and tide wait for no man.Time and tide wait for no man. 时间不等人。时间不等人。All time is no time when it is past.All time is no time when it is past.Time lost cannot be recalled.T
6、ime lost cannot be recalled. 光阴一去不复返。光阴一去不复返。To save time is to lengthen life.To save time is to lengthen life. 节省时间就是延长生命。节省时间就是延长生命。Time works wonders. Time works wonders. 时间可以创造奇迹。时间可以创造奇迹。Time brings the truth to light.Time brings the truth to light. 时间一到，真理自明。时间一到，真理自明。Book 2Unit 1SituationSitu
7、ation 1 an appointment an appointment How to Manage the Following Situations?Situation 2Situation 2 home home visitvisitSituation 3Situation 3 to a party to a partySituation 4Situation 4 being invited to dinner being invited to dinnerSituation 5Situation 5 an interview an interview 2. Cultural Diffe
8、rencesBook 2Unit 1Situation 1: Dr. Tom Situation 1: Dr. Tom McDivernMcDivern from NY from NY is practicing medicine in a rural area in is practicing medicine in a rural area in Saudi Arabia. His opening day was Saudi Arabia. His opening day was booked fully a week ago. But half an booked fully a wee
9、k ago. But half an hour passed, hour passed, neitherofneitherof his first two his first two patients arrived.patients arrived. Book 2Unit 1Americans tend to be _. To the Arabians, _ _ is acceptable. half an houror 40 minutes latepunctualSituation 2: On your way home, it Situation 2: On your way home
10、, it occurred to you that your occurred to you that your American friend Mary had invited American friend Mary had invited you to visit her when you were you to visit her when you were free. Then you dropped in on her free. Then you dropped in on her house.house. But when you knocked at the door Boo
11、k 2Unit 1Mary felt surprised. Why?In China, its OKIn China, its OKto visit friendsto visit friendswithout callingwithout callingahead of time.ahead of time.While in the U.S.,While in the U.S.,itsits impoliteimpolite to doto doso.so.Book 2Unit 1 What is theWhat is the politepolite way way in the U.S.
12、? in the U.S.?Calling ahead of time.Calling ahead of time.Book 2Unit 1Situation 3: Your American friend Situation 3: Your American friend invited you to her party tonight at invited you to her party tonight at 7:30. When are you supposed to get 7:30. When are you supposed to get there? Why?there? Wh
13、y?A. Before 7:00, A. Before 7:00, to help her to prepare. to help her to prepare.B. 5B. 510 late,10 late, not to be the first guest. not to be the first guest.C. After 8:00, Im the VIP.C. After 8:00, Im the VIP.D. 5D. 510 earlier,10 earlier, its a polite way to show my its a polite way to show my re
14、spect for her.respect for her.Book 2Unit 1In the U.S., people tend to be _. In China, close friends tend to arrive _，but acquaintances tend to arrive _.510 late (B)before 7:00 (A) 510 earlier (D)Book 2Unit 1Situation 4: Your American friend Situation 4: Your American friend invited you to her house
15、for dinner at invited you to her house for dinner at 6:30. When are you supposed to get 6:30. When are you supposed to get there?there?A. Right on time. B. Be fashionably late.C. Half an hour late. D. About 510 earlier.The AmericansThe ChineseBook 2Unit 1To Visit Friends in the U.S.Listen to the rec
16、ording Listen to the recording and and fill in the blanksfill in the blanksBefore you go, its always best to Before you go, its always best to 1. _1. _2. _ 2. _ 3. _3. _When you go to a party, youd be When you go to a party, youd be _._.When you go to somebodys house for When you go to somebodys hou
17、se for dinner, youddinner, youdbe _, i.e. not to be _, be _, i.e. not to be _, not to be _, not to be _, just _. just _. Book 2Unit 1To Visit Friends in the U.S.lateearlygive them a phone.send them a letter.send them an e-mail.fashionably latepunctualright on timeBook 2Unit 1During an interview, the
18、 American During an interview, the American boss asks about your idea on salaryboss asks about your idea on salaryas a secretary, which answer willas a secretary, which answer willbe good for you? be good for you? Situation 5:Situation 5:Book 2Unit 11. Any sum of 1. Any sum of money is OK for money
19、is OK for me.me.2. At least $2500, 2. At least $2500, Im the best. Im the best.Book 2Unit 14. Oh, money is not important to me. I dont come here simply for money.3. $1,000 a month. I can make it.Book 2Unit 1In America, a persons success is based on how much money he makes. And Americans are not afra
20、id of showing their confidence.To most Chinese, itd be the responsibility of the company to decide the salary according to the employees performance.TipsTHIS MAY BE DUE TO CULTURAL DIFFERENCESBook 2Unit 11. greetings2. thinking3. expressing ideas4. educating5. parentingCultural differences Cultural
21、differences exist in the ways of exist in the ways of Book 2Unit 1 Learning a foreignlanguage well means morethan mastering thepronunciation, grammar and expressions. It alsomeans learning its culture.SuggestionsBook 2Unit 1Structure Analysis Idea CatchingText UnderstandingBook 2Unit 1I. Idea Catchi
22、ngPara. 1Para. 1 What are the two things Americans try to save?1. Question:Time and labor.Book 2Unit 1Way 1Way 2Way 3Way 4They treat time seriously.They do everything in a hurry.They start talking business quickly.They use modern devices to communicate with each other efficiently.Para. 2Para. 27 72.
23、 The ways Americans save time include:Book 2Unit 1To successfully solve a problemand to fulfill a job with speedis taken by _ as a sign of Para. 8Para. 83.Conclusion: different ideas The _ consider itproper to _Book 2Unit 1II. Structure AnalysisWHAT?How?By giving specific details, then telling the B
24、y giving specific details, then telling the reasons. reasons. Americans are time conscious.Americans are time conscious.What does the writer want to tell us?What does the writer want to tell us?How does he support his idea?How does he support his idea? Book 2Unit 1A general point: Americans are peop
25、leAmericans are peopleReasons (R):1.2.3. 4.5. Specific Details (SD):Topic of Para.1 Topic of Para.2Topic of Para.3Topic of Para.4Topic of Para.57Book 2Unit 1If youre not moving ahead, youre falling behind.SD:R:Para.1Americans believe no onestands still.SD:R:Time is treated as if it were something al
26、most real.Time is a precious resource.Para.2Book 2Unit 1Para.3SD:Everyone in the U.S. is in a rush.R:They are often under pressure.Para.4SD:Americans quicklystart talking business.R:Time is always ticking in their inner ear.Book 2Unit 1Para.57SD:We work hard to save time. How?R:These devices can sav
27、e the feet and endless amounts of time.We produce a steady flow of labor-saving devices.Para. 8Americans take it as a sign of skillfulness to do things quickly.The foreigners have different ideas from those of Americans.Notes to the TextBook 2Unit 1Book 2Unit 11. Americans believe no one stands stil
28、l. If you are not moving ahead, you are falling behind. (L1) Americans think no one keeps motionless, everyone moves and advances. If you are not moving ahead, you will become further behind. Book 2Unit 1stand stillstand: keep or stay in a particular position or state 处于或保持某种状态“stand” is used as a l
29、inking verb, followed by adjectives or adjective-like phrases.e. g: The room stands idle.这房间闲置着。Book 2Unit 1fall behind sb./sth.(L1)(L1) become bit by bit further behindKeyKeyHes been falling behind his group members in English. TranslationTranslation 他在英语方面一直落后于同组同学。 e.g.e.g.If If youre youre not n
30、ot moving moving ahead, ahead, youreyoure falling behindfalling behind. .Book 2Unit 1fall behind with sth. fail to produce sth. at the proper timeKeyKeyImIm falling falling behind behind withwith my my work; work; I I must try to catch up.must try to catch up.TranslationTranslation我工作拖下来了，我得想办法赶上。e.
31、g.e.g.fall behindfall behind with the rentwith the rentBook 2Unit 12. This attitude results in a nation of people committed to researching, experimenting and exploring. (L2)后置后置定语定语commit sb./sth. to (doing) mit oneself to sth. devote to (doing) sth.As a result of this attitude, Americans tend to de
32、vote their time and energy to researching, experimenting and exploring.Book 2Unit 1result in cause, have as a result, lead toKeyKeyActing Acting before before thinking thinking alwaysalways results inresults in failing.failing.TranslationTranslation做事不先考虑总是会失败的。e.g.e.g.The The accident accident resu
33、lted resulted inin the the death death of two people.of two people. * *result result from from be be caused caused by, by, because ofbecause of Nothing has resulted from his efforts.他的努力终成泡影。Book 2Unit 13. Time is one of the two elements that Americans save carefully, the other being labor. (L3) Not
34、ice here in this sentence we have a Notice here in this sentence we have a special type of adverbial clause: “the other special type of adverbial clause: “the other being labor.” being labor.” The structure is: subject+- The structure is: subject+-inging (or:-ed) (or:-ed) verb.verb. This type of cla
35、use can also be put at the This type of clause can also be put at the beginning of the whole sentence.beginning of the whole sentence.Book 2Unit 1e.g. e.g. No further discussions arising, the meeting No further discussions arising, the meeting was brought to an end.was brought to an end. Lunch finis
36、hed, all the guests returned to Lunch finished, all the guests returned to the sitting room.the sitting room.This type of clause can be rewritten by This type of clause can be rewritten by adding the prep “with”.adding the prep “with”.e.g. e.g. With lunch finished,With lunch finished, with the other
37、 being labor., with the other being labor.Book 2Unit 14. We are slaves to nothing but the clock. (L5) 译文译文译文译文: :只有时间才能支配我们。只有时间才能支配我们。只有时间才能支配我们。只有时间才能支配我们。We are under the control of time only and nothing else. or: We are only dominated by time.Book 2Unit 1slave toA person who is completely influe
38、nced or dominated by sth.e.g. a slave to drinka slave to moneyBook 2Unit 1nothing butonlye.g.Hes nothing but a criminal.The report contains nothing but lies.Book 2Unit 15. We budget it, save it, waste it, steal it, kill it, cut it, account for it; we also charge for it. (L6)译文：译文：译文：译文： 我们安排时间、节约时间、
39、浪费时间、我们安排时间、节约时间、浪费时间、我们安排时间、节约时间、浪费时间、我们安排时间、节约时间、浪费时间、挤抢时间、消磨时间、缩短时间，对时间挤抢时间、消磨时间、缩短时间，对时间挤抢时间、消磨时间、缩短时间，对时间挤抢时间、消磨时间、缩短时间，对时间的使用作出解释；我们还要因时间而收取的使用作出解释；我们还要因时间而收取的使用作出解释；我们还要因时间而收取的使用作出解释；我们还要因时间而收取费用。费用。费用。费用。Book 2Unit 1budgetvt. Plan the spending of or provide (money) in a plan 编制预算e.g. The gov
40、ernment has budgeted 10 million dollars for education spending.vi. Save or spend money (for a particular purpose) 节省或用钱e.g. She budgeted for buying a new car.n. e.g. a family/weeks budgetBook 2Unit 1account for give a satisfactory explanation for KeyKeyJenny Jenny had had toto account account to to
41、her her fatherfather for for every penny she spent.every penny she spent.TranslationTranslation珍妮不得不向父亲说明每一个便士是怎么花的。e.g.e.g.The The man man couldntcouldnt account account forfor the the fact fact that that the the money money was was found found in in his house.his house.Book 2Unit 1account for be a
42、 proportion of sth.TranslationTranslation女生占我们班一半人数。* *phrases: phrases: on on account account of of 由由于于; ; on on no no account account 绝绝不不；take take account account of of = = take take into into account account 考考虑虑到到e.g.e.g.North North Sea Sea oil oil accounts accounts forfor a a high high propo
43、rtion of our trade earningproportion of our trade earning. .Book 2Unit 1charge forask (an amount of money) as a pricee.g. How much do you charge for washing a car? We charge 200 dollars for a single room one night.Book 2Unit 16. Once the sands have run out of a persons hourglass, they cannot be repl
44、aced. (L8) The whole sentence is a metaphor, which means: Once time has passed, it will not return.Book 2Unit 1hourclass It is a glass container holding fine sand for measuring time, which is narrow in the middle like a figure 8 so that the sand inside can run slowly from the top half to the bottom
45、taking exactly one hour.Book 2Unit 17. We want every minute to count.(L9) We want every minute to be We want every minute to be put into good use (since it is put into good use (since it is precious).precious).译文：译文：译文：译文： 我们应当让每一分钟都过得有意我们应当让每一分钟都过得有意我们应当让每一分钟都过得有意我们应当让每一分钟都过得有意义。义。义。义。Book 2Unit 1c
46、ount vi. If sth. counts, its important or valuable; vt. calculate TranslationTranslation考试前，每一秒钟都很重要。* *phrases: phrases: count in count in 把把 算入算入count on/upon = rely on count on/upon = rely on 指望指望count out count out 逐一数出逐一数出count up count up 总计总计e.g.e.g.We want every minute to We want every minut
47、e to countcount. .KeyKeyEvery Every minuteminute counts counts before before the the exam.exam.Book 2Unit 18. Dont take it personally. (L18) Dont let it upset you because Dont let it upset you because they are treating everybody this they are treating everybody this way or because they are not way o
48、r because they are not doing this to you in particular.doing this to you in particular.译文：译文：译文：译文： 不要觉得这是针对你个人的。不要觉得这是针对你个人的。不要觉得这是针对你个人的。不要觉得这是针对你个人的。Book 2Unit 1take personallytake personally If you take someones remarks personally, you are upset because you think that they are being critical abo
49、ut you in particular. 认为是针对某人的e.g.e.g. You mustnt You mustnt take her negative her negative comments of your plancomments of your plan personally.Book 2Unit 19. Theyll miss the ritual interaction that goes with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee that may be a convention in their own country. (L23) 译文：
50、译文：译文：译文： 它它它它们们们们也也也也会会会会怀怀怀怀念念念念那那那那种种种种喝喝喝喝着着着着茶茶茶茶或或或或咖咖咖咖啡啡啡啡招招招招待待待待客客客客人人人人的的的的礼礼礼礼节节节节性性性性交交交交往往往往，这这这这也也也也许许许许是是是是他他他他们们们们自自自自己己己己国国国国家家家家的一种习俗。的一种习俗。的一种习俗。的一种习俗。Theyll be sad because theyll not have the usual exchanges that go with a welcoming cup of tea or coffee. These exchanges may be a
51、 common and regular practice on similar occasions in their own country.Book 2Unit 1rituala. of or done regularly followed in exactly the same way each time 例行的，惯常的例行的，惯常的例行的，惯常的例行的，惯常的n. 固定程序，例行公事固定程序，例行公事固定程序，例行公事固定程序，例行公事e.g.e.g. I start to read English aloud after I get I start to read English al
52、oud after I get up in the morning and that has become aup in the morning and that has become a ritual.go withgo witha. exist or take place at the same a. exist or take place at the same time, be found together time, be found together 同时发生，伴随e.g.e.g. Happiness doesnt necessarilyHappiness doesnt neces
53、sarily go withgo with money.money.b. b. 与相配，相协调e.g.e.g. The shoes doesntThe shoes doesnt go withgo with the suit.the suit.convention n. customary practice 习俗，惯例e.g.e.g.ConventionConvention now now allows allows women women to to smoke in public.smoke in public.KeyKeyIts Its thethe conventionconventi
54、on for for men men to to wear wear suits on formal occasions.suits on formal occasions.TranslationTranslation男子在正式场合穿西装是一种惯例。9. Normally, Americans do not9. Normally, Americans do not assessassess their visitors in their visitors in such relaxed surroundings over such relaxed surroundings over exten
55、dedextended small small talktalk; ; much lessmuch less do they take them out for dinner, do they take them out for dinner, or around on the or around on the golf coursegolf course while they develop a while they develop a sense of trust. (L27) sense of trust. (L27)译文：译文：译文：译文： 一般说来，美国人是不会在如此轻松一般说来，美
56、国人是不会在如此轻松一般说来，美国人是不会在如此轻松一般说来，美国人是不会在如此轻松的环境里通过长时间的闲聊来评估他的环境里通过长时间的闲聊来评估他的环境里通过长时间的闲聊来评估他的环境里通过长时间的闲聊来评估他们的客人的，更不用说他们会在增进们的客人的，更不用说他们会在增进们的客人的，更不用说他们会在增进们的客人的，更不用说他们会在增进相互间信任的过程中带他们出去吃饭，相互间信任的过程中带他们出去吃饭，相互间信任的过程中带他们出去吃饭，相互间信任的过程中带他们出去吃饭，或带他们去高尔夫球场。或带他们去高尔夫球场。或带他们去高尔夫球场。或带他们去高尔夫球场。light conversation
57、 light conversation on unimportant or on unimportant or non-serious non-serious subjectssubjectslasting for a lasting for a long period long period of timeof timean area of grass which is an area of grass which is designed for people to designed for people to play golf onplay golf onassessassessvtvt
58、. judge or decide the amount, . judge or decide the amount, value, quality or importance of (as value, quality or importance of (as the ground for a decision)the ground for a decision)e.g.e.g. TheyThey assessed assessed the value of the house the value of the house at $60,000.at $60,000. They say th
59、ey canThey say they can assessassess intelligence intelligence from these tests.from these tests.much less still less, let alone and even less likely 更不用说e.g.e.g.Theyre Theyre always always short short of of water water to to drink,drink, much less to bathe in. bathe in.KeyKeyThe The old old man man
60、 can can hardly hardly walk,walk, much much lessless run.run.TranslationTranslation这位老人几乎不能行走，更不用说跑了。10. especially10. especially givengiven our traffic-filled our traffic-filled streets. (L34)streets. (L34) especially when we take into especially when we take into account our busy streets that are
61、account our busy streets that are often full of traffic.often full of traffic.givengivenprep. taking into accountprep. taking into accounte.g.e.g. Given Given their inexperience, theyve done their inexperience, theyve done a good job.a good job. Given Given that they are inexperienced, that they are
62、 inexperienced, theyve done a good job.theyve done a good job.Notice that “given” is followed by a noun Notice that “given” is followed by a noun phrase, while “given that” is followed by phrase, while “given that” is followed by a finite clause. a finite clause. 11. To us the 11. To us the imperson
63、alityimpersonality of electronic of electronic communication has little or no relation to the communication has little or no relation to the significance of the matter significance of the matter at handat hand. (L37). (L37)译文：译文：译文：译文： 就我们而言，电子交流缺乏人情味就我们而言，电子交流缺乏人情味就我们而言，电子交流缺乏人情味就我们而言，电子交流缺乏人情味这点与我
64、们手头上事情的重要性很这点与我们手头上事情的重要性很这点与我们手头上事情的重要性很这点与我们手头上事情的重要性很少或完全没有关系。少或完全没有关系。少或完全没有关系。少或完全没有关系。not involving not involving human feelingshuman feelingsat handat handa. under discussion or being considereda. under discussion or being considerede.g.e.g. Her question was not related to the Her question wa
65、s not related to the mattermatter at hand. at hand.b. near in time or placeb. near in time or placee.g.e.g. The new term isThe new term is at hand. at hand.more:more:close/near at hand12. Unless a certain amount of time is allowed 12. Unless a certain amount of time is allowed to to elapseelapse, it
66、 seems in their eyes as if the task , it seems in their eyes as if the task being considered were insignificant, not being considered were insignificant, not worthy worthy ofof proper respect. (L49)proper respect. (L49) If a certain amount of time is not If a certain amount of time is not allowed to
67、 allowed to passpass, it will give the , it will give the impression, impression, in their opinionin their opinion, that the , that the task being considered is not task being considered is not important or not properly respected.important or not properly respected.elapseelapsevi. (vi. (fmlfml) (of
68、time) pass) (of time) passe.g.e.g. Three months haveThree months have elapsed elapsed since he since he left home.left home.be worthy of deserving 值得e.g.e.g.It It seems seems as as if if the the task task were were not not worthy of worthy of proper respect.proper respect.KeyKeyHe He is worthy ofis
69、worthy of our praise.our praise.TranslationTranslation他值得我们表扬。QuestionQuestion What What is worthy ofis worthy of your working hard?your working hard?worth, worthy句型差别be worth + n. = be worthy of +n.be worth doing = be worthy of being donecf. of being done. sth. is worthy to be done.13. In the U.S.,
70、 however, its taken as 13. In the U.S., however, its taken as a sign of skillfulness or a sign of skillfulness or being being competent tocompetent to solve a problem, or solve a problem, or fulfill a job successfully, with fulfill a job successfully, with speed. (L51) speed. (L51) In the U.S., howe
71、ver, if you can solve a problem or do a job quickly, you will be considered as a person having skill or ability.be able to do A SongTodayA HumorToo Much1. Where were the travelers traveling?1. Where were the travelers traveling? A. In America. B. In Europe. A. In America. B. In Europe. C. In Asia.C.
72、 In Asia.2. What did the Cuban take out?2. What did the Cuban take out? A. A large bottle of vodka. A. A large bottle of vodka. B. Some Havana cigars. B. Some Havana cigars. C. A box of coffee. C. A box of coffee.3. What was too much in America?3. What was too much in America? A. Vodka. B. Money. C.
73、 A. Vodka. B. Money. C. Lawyer.Lawyer.Too MuchKey:Key: B B CB B CListen to the story and do the exercise.“Today is my moment and now is my story.”the song Today aims at urging young people to cherish the present day moment. Enjoy the song and think it over that how you enjoy “today”.Today Today whil
74、e the blossoms Today while the blossoms still cling to the vine, still cling to the vine, Ill taste your strawberries, Ill taste your strawberries, Ill drink your sweet wine. Ill drink your sweet wine. _ _ ere I forget all the joy that is mine today. ere I forget all the joy that is mine today. Ill
75、be a dandy and Ill be a rover. Ill be a dandy and Ill be a rover. Youll know who I am by Youll know who I am by _._. Ill feast at your table; Ill feast at your table; Ill sleep in your clover. Ill sleep in your clover. A million tomorrows shall all pass awayA million tomorrows shall all pass awaythe
76、 song that I singthe song that I singFill in the blanks while listening and then sing along. _ Today while the blossoms Today while the blossoms still cling to the vine, still cling to the vine, _, _, Ill drink your sweet wine. Ill drink your sweet wine. I cant be contented with yesterdays glory. I
77、cant be contented with yesterdays glory. I cant live on promises winter to spring. I cant live on promises winter to spring. _. _. Ill laugh and Ill cry and Ill sing. Ill laugh and Ill cry and Ill sing.Today is my moment and now is my storyToday is my moment and now is my storyIll taste your strawbe
78、rriesIll taste your strawberriesWho cares what the morrow shall bringWho cares what the morrow shall bringExerciseI. Matching Game acuteacute impatientlyimpatiently run out ofrun out of communicationcommunication replace replace fine/sharp; severe/greatfine/sharp; severe/great in a rush in a rush on
79、lyonly restlessly restlessly without hurrywithout hurry race throughrace through take the place oftake the place of interaction interaction use up/flow out ofuse up/flow out of nothing butnothing but do do sthsth. in a hurry. in a hurry leisurely leisurely in a hurryin a hurry go with go with excell
80、entexcellent significance significance physically present, by oneselfphysically present, by oneself conduct conduct in contrast, whilein contrast, while be at hand be at hand exist at the same timeexist at the same time in person in person carry outcarry out superb superb be able to do be able to do
81、 sthsth. . whereas whereas bring bring sthsth. to a completion, . to a completion, satisfy satisfybe competent to do be competent to do near in time/placenear in time/place fulfill fulfill meaning, importancemeaning, importance II. Chinese to EnglishII. Chinese to English 停滞不前停滞不前 pace of lifepace o
82、f life 消磨时间消磨时间 ritual interactionritual interaction 要价要价 stand stillstand still 承受压力承受压力 opening exchangesopening exchanges 生活节奏生活节奏 rather thanrather than 开场白开场白/ /寒暄寒暄 slave to moneyslave to money 礼节性交往礼节性交往 kill timekill time 而不是而不是 be under pressure be under pressure 金钱的奴隶金钱的奴隶 charge (money) for charge (money) for sthsth. .
