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中科院英语听说教程《轻松听轻松说》(上册)听力原文及答案-Unit_11UNIT 11 You Look Great Complimenting People and Responding to Compliments Introduction Compliments express admiration, respect, praise, and politeness. Everyone likes to receive compliments; they make us feel good about ourselves. Complimenting people and...

中科院英语听说教程《轻松听轻松说》(上册)听力原文及答案-Unit_11
UNIT 11 You Look Great Complimenting People and Responding to Compliments Introduction Compliments express admiration, respect, praise, and politeness. Everyone likes to receive compliments; they make us feel good about ourselves. Complimenting people and responding to compliments given to us by others are major parts of our daily lives. In this unit, we will look at situations that require a compliment and practice giving and responding to compliments. These situations may be different from those requiring compliments in other cultures. Because of cultural differences, we may sometimes get embarrassed by compliments, sometimes. But we should try to graciously receive them and accept the giver’s honor and praise of us. Answers to the Questions: 1. Compliments are expressions of admiration, respect, praise, or politeness. 2. They make us feel good about ourselves. 3. Cultural differences. 4. In order to make the giver to feel good. Discussion Questions: Do you often give compliments? Why or why not? 2. Did you ever get embarrassed when receiving compliments? Under what circumstance? 3. Are there any cultural differences in giving and responding to compliments between Chinese and American people? In what ways? Background Information: The main purpose of compliments is to show that you like some aspects of the other person’s appearance, possessions, work, or talents. You may compliment a person on his or her general appearance or something new about the person’s appearance. Usually, you compliment someone on a recently purchased item: “Hey, I really like your new car.” When you visit someone’s house for the first time, you can give a general compliment, such as “What a beautiful house you have.” Or if you know the house and you notice some new furniture or a redecorated room, you can compliment the person on the new items. When hosts prepare a meal for you, or even just snack food at a party, they like to hear that you appreciate the food. You may compliment anyone you have occasion to talk with. It may be a close friend or someone you have just met. And in certain cases you can compliment a stranger in order to get some information. Ways to give a compliment can be direct, by saying something nice about the object, or indirect, for example, by asking how the person made it or where it was bought (but do NOT ask how much it costs). When you reply to a compliment, you are expected to accept it rather than reject it. To accept the compliment, you can either thank the person and explain something about the thing being complimented, or you can return the compliment by giving the other person a similar compliment. Part One Listening In Joan: Hi, Jack. Come on in! Jack: These are for you. Joan: Oh, thank you. They’re beautiful! Jack: What a lovely home you have! Joan: Why1, thank you. I’m glad you could come. Let’s sit here so we can see the garden as the sun goes down. Jack: Your garden is beautiful. Joan: Thank you. I work on it several hours every week. Jack: I saw a beautiful new car in the driveway. Is that yours? Joan: Yes, it’s mine. Mine and bank’s. Jack: It’s absolutely gorgeous! Maybe, maybe you’ll let me borrow it sometime. Joan: Glad you like it, but my own mother doesn’t get to use it. If anybody dents it, it’s going to be me. Jack: Yeah, I can understand that. I’d do the same if I had a car like that. Joan: Well, let me take care of the last minute things in the oven. I’ll be back in a minute. Jack: Uhmm, smells good. I can’t wait. Notes: Why is used in this expression to emphasize “thank you” and to show pleasure. Answers to the Questions: A gift given by Jack, probably flowers. Jack responds to the compliment by complimenting Joan on her home. Her home, garden, car, and how good something in the oven smells. She pays for it by borrowing money from the bank, probably on installment. Directly complimenting as in “It is absolutely gorgeous,” and indirectly as in “Maybe you’ll let me borrow it sometime.” “I understand that. I’d do the same if I had a car like that.” “Why, thank you.” “Thank you. I work on it several hours every week.” “Glad you like it, but my own mother doesn’t get to use it.” Literally it means Jack can’t wait to eat what Joan has fixed. However, it is also an indirect compliment on Joan’s cooking. Part Two Better Listening Section A Conversation One Karen: Gosh, you are looking great these days, Robert! Have you lost weight? Robert: That’s nice of you to notice, Karen. I’ve lost 10 pounds, but I still need to lose another 5 or 6. Karen: I wish I could lose some weight, too. Robert: You’ve got to be kidding. You look great. If I were you I wouldn’t consider losing any weight. Karen: Thank you, but I’d feel better if I could lose 4 or 5 pounds. Are you on a diet? Robert: No. I’ve been playing tennis every day. Karen: No wonder your backhand is getting stronger every time we play! Robert: Do you really think so? I’m pleased you can see an improvement. Answers to the Questions: Karen has noticed that Robert has lost some weight. Robert says Karen really looks good. If he were Karen he wouldn’t consider losing any weight. 3. He’s been playing tennis everyday. 4. “That’s nice of you to notice, Karen. I’ve lost 10 pounds, but I still need to lose another 5 or 5. “Do you really think so? I’m pleased you can see an improvement.” 6. They are probably good friends or frequent tennis partners. Discussion Questions: 1. Do Chinese people usually compliment others on their physical and personal appearance? Does this vary depending on the gender of the people giving and receiving compliments and on their relationship? 2. In the Chinese culture, how do you respond to compliments on your skills or talents? 3. How do you give and receive compliments about your English language ability? Conversation Two Josie: You know, Jack, your English is much better than most Americans’. Jack: Thanks, Josie, but I make mistakes like most people do. Josie: But you really understand the rules of grammar better than most people. And you’re so patient with people— like with my Spanish friends. When they’re visiting and they ask you a question, you take the time to answer and explain it. Not many Americans do that. Well, I was... uh... wondering, Jack, could you take a look at my composition and let me know if I’ve made any big mistakes? I’d really appreciate it. Jack: Well, er... I don’t know, Josie. I really think you ought to do your own work. Josie: I’ve done the work! It’s just that you’re a lot better at spotting grammar mistakes than I am, and I’d really appreciate your helping me out. Jack: Well, okay. I guess I could point out a few of your big mistakes, but I want you to try to correct them yourself. Okay? Josie: Sure! And thanks a lot, Jack. Notes: Compliments are given with no ulterior motives, simply to make the other person feel good. When some people compliment others on their skills or talents in order to increase good will towards the giver, they are actually flattering others or “buttering them up” in hopes of getting a favor for themselves rather than complimenting the other person. A real compliment should have no ulterior motives. When there is an ulterior motive, we call it “flattery.” Flattery is usually insincere complimenting for specific purposes. Flattery is not as common in the U.S. culture as in other cultures such as the Chinese. While the reactions of different people to flattery vary, in American culture, flattery often gives a bad impression that the giver is not sincere or is “sneaky” or “manipulative”. Americans often become annoyed with blatant flattery and the technique may be counterproductive, causing them to have a bad impression of the flatterer. Answers to the Questions: Josie complimented Jack on his English and his patience with people. He actually wanted to ask Jack to do him a favor—to help him out with his composition. No. Josie was doing more than complimenting Jack. He was flattering him or buttering him up with a specific purpose in mind. Josie tried to please Jack by flattering Jack on his English and his patience with people. Yes, he was, but Jack was resistant and reluctant. Without any flattery prior to the request, Josie might have directly asked Jack to look at his composition. Jack probably would have responded more favorably and with a greater amount of attention to the composition. Discussion Questions: Can you tell when people are flattering you? Do you remember an incident that involved someone flattering you, or you flattering someone with an ulterior motive? What was that motive and was the flattery successful? Conversation Three Doris: Excuse me, but I was just admiring your bag. It’s really nice. Stranger: Oh, thank you. Doris: Would you mind telling me where you got it? I’ve been looking for one like that for a long time. Stranger: It’s from that luggage store down on New York Street. Doris: Oh, thank you very much. Notes: In some places, complimenting strangers would be considered strange. It depends on the size of city or the region of the U.S. People in the western U.S. and in small cities or towns talk more to strangers. Luggage store is a store where suitcases, bags, etc. are sold. Answers to the Questions: She wants to get some information on where the stranger got her bag. 2. The luggage store on New York Street. Discussion Questions: Do you compliment strangers in China? If you do, under what circumstances? 3. If you don’t, how do you get information from a stranger? 4. Has a stranger ever complimented you? In what situations? How did you feel? Section B Conversation One Diana: Hi, Alice. I almost didn’t recognize you with your hair fixed that way. It looks cute! Alice: Oh, thanks. I had it done yesterday. Isn’t yours a new cut, too? Diana: Yes, it is. Thanks. Yours is nicer. Alice: Do you really like it? I wasn’t too sure about it when I had it done. Diana: It really looks nice. It flatters you. Notes: Something that flatters you makes you appear more attractive. The use in this situation is different than “flattering someone” which means excessive and insincere praise. Discussion Questions: Did you notice that Alice returned the compliment rather than simply accept it? Do you feel the other person is sincere when he/she returns your compliment? Why does Alice question Diana’s compliment with “Do you really like it?” Is Alice “fishing for another compliment” or is she sincerely asking for feedback about the hair style? Conversation Two Mr. Ford: Congratulations, Marilyn! That report you wrote was excellent! I’d like to use it as a model at the staff meeting Friday. Marilyn: Thank you for saying so, Mr. Ford. I’d be flattered for you to use it. Mr. Ford: You really deserve a medal for your work. Marilyn: It’s nice of you to say so. Notes: 1. Flattered, in this case, is used in a positive way; it means “honored.” 2. Someone deserves a medal (or an award, a pat on the back, a hand) means that the person deserves some recognition and praise for a job well done. Discussion Questions: 1. What is the probable relationship between Mr. Ford and Marilyn? 2. Why does Mr. Ford compliment Marilyn? Have you ever been praised for anything? If so, in what situations and by whom? How did you respond? 4. How do you usually respond when you are praised for a job well done? Conversation Three Ann: You haven’t said a word about my new dress, Sam. Don’t you like it? Sam: I’m sorry I didn’t say anything about it sooner. It certainly is unique; I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it before. Ann: I know. That’s why I bought it. I hate wearing the same styles everybody else is wearing. Do you think it’s a little baggy? Sam: Well, that’s the style this season. But I really like the fabric. Ann: I love the way it feels. Sam: And the color is very unusual. Ann: Thanks. That’s another reason I like it. You don’t see much peach and brown this season. Discussion Questions: Why do you think Sue didn’t say anything about Ann’s new dress until Ann asked her? Did you notice how Sue answers Ann’s questions about her new dress? What do her answers tell you? Sometimes when you don’t want to tell a lie to compliment others and you also don’t want to offend them you may change the subject. How does Sue change the subject in answering Ann’s question about how the dress fits her? 4. By using the word “unusual”, Sue may be hedging. “Unusual”, here, can have either positive or negative interpretations. How did Ann interpret Sue’s response about the color? 5. Sue does find one aspect of the dress to compliment. What is it? Part Three Speaking Out Functional Expressions Complimenting people: I’d like to compliment you on (the work you’ve done). I think your (sweater) is very pretty. I really love/like your (hair style). You did a fine/good job on (the room). This (dress) looks good on you.! Your (house) is lovely. You really have (beautiful eyes)! The (salad) is delicious/super. You look great/good. That’s nice/neat. That’s not bad. Pretty good/terrific/super. Responding to compliments: Thank you for the compliment. Thank you. You’re too kind. It’s nice of you to say so. Thank you for saying so. I appreciate the compliment. I’m glad you like it/think so/enjoyed it. Thanks. Yours is even nicer. Yours is nice, too. I like your (pants), too. Thank you. Thanks. Section A Suggested accepting responses: 1. Sara: Thank you for saying so. But I’m sure you could do it well too. Gene: I’m glad you enjoyed it, but it really only took an hour. You don’t think the fish is a bit too salty? Steve: Thanks. I bought it at the flea market. Though it’s secondhand, it rides well. Nick: Thanks, Jennifer. I’m glad you liked my performance. Part Four Comprehensive Practice Section A Giving and accepting compliments is a required social skill in our daily life. To make them easier to learn, we can put compliments into different categories, depending on what we are complimenting. For example, we often compliment people on their physical or personal appearance, skills or talents, accomplishments, and possessions. There are some aspects of a person’s appearance that are fine to compliment and there are others that should be avoided. A man may compliment a woman on her eyes, hair, figure, or general appearance. Women compliment men, too, and generally on some of the same aspects of their appearance—maybe a nice haircut, or a good tan. However, very personal parts of the body should not be the subject of compliments. The more intimate we are with a person, the more personal our compliments can be. Usually, if compliments about appearance are exchanged it means the two are good friends, or romantically interested in each other. Complimenting people on their skills or talents is a common, natural activity. You may compliment a person on his or her skill at or talent for playing sports, making things, or handling difficult situations. However, overuse of compliments might seem insincere. When someone has done a good job or has performed a task in such a fine way that it deserves to be recognized, we often compliment the person. Sometimes we use the word congratulations in our praise: “Congratulations on getting that position, Paula! You really deserve it!” It is customary to compliment a person on a recently purchased item or on something owned by that person—a piece of jewelry, a car, a dress, a piece of artwork—but be careful how far you go. It is considered impolite to pry into people’s personal business. For instance, it’s fine to say, “Hey, I really like your new car!” but it’s not all right to add, “How much did you pay for it?” If you know the person extremely well, you may be able to ask some personal questions without offending the person, but you should preface your question with “Do you mind my asking...?” Therefore, it’s fine to compliment someone on a possession, but know when to stop. Don’t go too far and begin asking personal questions that the person may prefer not to answer and that may cause both of you some embarrassment. Complimenting should be a pleasant activity, so honesty is not always the best policy when responding to those who search or “fish” for compliments. These people want you to compliment them and make them feel good about themselves, probably because they lack confidence. If they directly ask, “How do you like my new suit?” and you’re not fond of the suit, you may hedge by saying something like “Oh, it’s very unique” or by picking one positive thing about it and complimenting it. Try not to hurt the other person’s feelings, especially when it’s obvious he or she is looking for a compliment from you. Suggested answers to the guided note-taking exercises: physical or personal appearance, skills or talents, accomplishments and possessions 1 1) should be avoided a) eyes, hair, figure, or general appearance a nice haircut, or a good tan b) should not be the subject of compliments 2) the more personal our compliments can be the two are good friends, or romantically interested in each other 2.2 1) is a common, natural activity playing sports, making things, or handling difficult situations 2) might seem insincere 1) the person has done a job well or has performed a task in such a fine way that it deserves to be recognized 2) congratulations in our praise 2.4 1) a recently purchased item or on something owned by that person a piece of jewelry, a car, a dress, a piece of artwork 2) to pry into people’s personal business “How much did you pay for it?” preface your question with “Do you mind my asking...?” go too far and begin asking personal questions 3. should be a pleasant activity responding to compliment-seekers one positive thing about it to hurt the other person’s feelings 100
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