Tom shelby is flying from taipei to los Angelss. He will have an important business meeting there as soom as he arrives. During the filght,he needs to prepare for the meeting.He also wants to start reading a new bestseller he picked up at the airport. Unfortunately, he's stuck in the middle of a row next to a very talkative man named George. george has hardly colsed his mouth since takeoff. One hour into the flight,
Tom is getting concerned about that meeting.He doesn't want to go in unprepared.

Wat would you do? Would you do this....
Decision １

George:....but wait till i tell you about my cousins! They live in England, you nonw. In fact...

　　Tom:George, can I interrupt you for a second?
George: of coures you can. Oh, just listen to me!

　　I'm not letting you get a word in edgewise. I'm just like my mother that way. You know,she was the worst...

　　Tom:Geroge,excuse me! Plesse.just listen for a moment.

　　George:Sure,Sorry.

　　Tom:I have an improtant meeting right after this flight. Ineed to prepare.So please...

　　George:Be quite? OK,I can take a hint. Sorry.

Or would you do this......

Decision 2

　　george...but wait till you about my coudins !They live in England,you know.In fact,my parents moved to America from England afters moved to America from England after the war.Imagine! if they hadn't done that,then I'd be British,not American.I'd be talking to you with a British accent. wouldn't that be funny?

　　Tom(thinks):Answering will just encourage him to keep talking.I'll pretend I'm asleep.(begins to make snoring noises)

　　George:You've gone to sleep! Oh,well,no problem.I'll tell you about my cousins when you wake up.

　　Tom(thinks):In that case,I'm not"waking up"until we reach L.A.Meeting or no meeting!

Or would you do this...

Decision 3

　　George:... but wait till i tell you about my cousins!
　　They (thinks):I have to get out of here!(begins putting his things into his carry-on bag)

　　George:Uh,what are you doing?

　　Tom:I'm not feeling very well,George.It's because I'msitting to close to the TV set,and unoccupied seat on the aisle, four rows up.So I'm going tomove up there.Excuse e.(stands up)

　　George:Wait! Let's just trade seats.Then we can continue our conversation.

　　Tom:I wouldn't think of asking you move,George. Thanks anyway. Nice talking to you.Bye!




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　talkative (adj) 爱讲话的；多话的
Margaret is a talkavive person.She loves to talk.
　takeoff (n)起飞
After we got on our plane,we had to wait two hours for takeoff.
　Interrupt (v)打断（谈话，工作）
Please don't interrupt the teacher when she is speaking.You can ask questions later.
　At stake (adj phr) 得失攸关的；成为赌注的
Don't quit school. You don't realize it now, but your future is at stake.
　take a hint (v phr)了解所暗示的意思
You keep looking at your watch.I can take a hint. I guess it's time for me to go home.
　accent (n)口音
Erin studied English in Australia for two summers.That's why she speaks with an Australian accent.
　snore (V)打鼾
Whenever Grandpa falls asleep,we can hear his loud snoring everywhere in the house.
　unoccupied (adj)空的 This plane is completely full.There are no unoccupied seats　aisle.Someone could trip on it and fall down.

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　bestseller (n)畅销书
Gary wrote a book.Idon't think it will ever become a bestseller.
　get a word in edgewise (idiom)插嘴
It's hard to have a conversation with my Aunt Martha.She talks so much,she doesn't let me get a word in edgewise.
　something or no something (exp)不论某事是否存在
We're going to the beach tomorrow,rain or no rain.
　carry-on bag (n phr)随身的手提行李
That isn't a carry-on bag,it's a suitcase. I'm sure they won't let you carry it on the plane.

BODY TALK

　　To communicate well with other people, you must learn to speak well, right?
Yes, but speaking isn`t everything. Some experts say only 30 percent fo communication comes from talking. Your gestures and other nonverbal actions matter, too. But in different cultures, the same action can have different meanings.

　　When you have to meet somenoe from a different culture, be prepeaed. Do you konw what kind of gestures and customs are appropriate? if you understand cultural differencse, you`ll be a better communicator-even before you open your mouth!

　　In many Western cultures, men stand up before they are introduced to someone improtant.standing up shows politenesss and respect. After that, someone well usually offer to shake hands.

　　But in the East, typical introductions often begin and end with bowing rather than shaking hands. Sometimes even a small nod of the head is enough. Some Westerners visiting Asia misinterpret not shaking hands as a sign of unfriendliness. Such a mistake could be harmful to the start of a new friednship.

　　Important Introductions
　　Let`s look at the simple introduction of shaking hands. Americans like a firm handshake. But the French prefer a light, short handshake. if you shake a Frenchman`s hand the American way, he may think you`re uncultured.

　　People in Eastern European countries and some Latino cultures prefer shorter handshakes, too. Hugging after shaking hands is also a common introduction. Don`t be scared or offended if you meet someone in Brazil and he gives you a bug. if you misinterpret this gesture, your friendship may get off on the wrong foot!

　　The proper customs for eye contact vary between cultures, too. Westerners appreciate regular eye contact during conversations. Refusing to look a Westerner in the eye may be understood as lack or trust, or maybe boredom. But in some African countries, too much eye contact can offend or sometimes have romantic connotations. Some perole in Middle Eastern countries may appear to have their eyes half-closed while talking to you. Although it might seem like they`re tired or bored, such behavior is mormal and should not bentaken personally.

　　Is Everything OK?
　　Everyone around the world knows the "OK" hand gesture, don`t they? Be careful not to assume too much!

　　In Spain, parts of South America and Eastern Europe. the OK sign is considered rude. if you gou shopping in Japan, it means you`d like your change in coins instead of bills. In France, making the OK sign means you think something is worthless.

　　Even a gesture as common as the OK sign may not be universally understood. Check before you use it and embarrass yourself.

　　If you understand everything in this article so far, nod your head. Does that mean yes?
Not among some Malaysians it doesn`t! The Malaysian indians show they agree with something by shaking their heads form side to side. To many foreignesr visiting Malaysia, this is clearly a no sign. Wow, how confusing!

　　Understanding even a few key gestures from different cultures can make you a better communicator, So next time you go overseas, try being culturally sensitive. Find out the local gesture, and let your body talk.


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　body language (n phr) 肢体语言
You say you aren`t angry, but your body language tells me you are.
　gesture (n) 手势；肢体动作；表情
The teachermade a gesture to tell her students to be quiet.
　bow (v) 鞠躬
The children bowed inffront of their father to show him respect.
　misinterpret (v) 误解；误译
Elyse misinterpreted the gift Sam gave her. Now she thinks he loves her, but he doesn1t.
　uncultured (adj)没有教养的； 不文明的
If the only thing you read is comic books, you`ll be uncultured.
　get off on the wrong foot (exp) 一开始就不顺利；不好的开始
Bert was an hour late the first day at his new job. He sure got off on the wrong foot.
　boredom (n) 无聊；厌烦
To avoid boredom as you learn English,study with Studio Classroom.
　connotation (n) 暗示
The word"love"has many connotations, so be careful how you use it.
　worthless (adj) 无价值的；无用的
Jeff fornd some very old money hidden in his basement. Unfortunately, it`s worthless now.
　universall (adv) 全世界地；普通地
A warm smile is one statement in body language that`s universally understood.  
　cultureally sensitive (adj phr) 对文化敏感的
Before you can ben culturally sensitive in foreign cultures, you must learn
about them.

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nonverbal (adj) 非语言的
An angry face is nonverbal communication that everyong understands.  
Latino (n) 拉丁民族
people from Latin America are sometimes called Lations.
eye contact (n phr) 目光接触
When you talk to Americans, try to make eye contact with them.

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　　Three months ago Dennis Black started a new job at Brinkman Office World. As an "account executive," he sells the company's products: office equipment, furniture and supplies.(in Mr. Brinkman's office) Mr. Brinkman: Dennis, you've been doing a good job. I think you have what it takes to be a great salesman. So I'm giving you a new account.
Dennis: Thanks! What is it?
Mr. Brinkman: The Western insurance Company. They're building a 15 story office building downtown.
Dennis: Ah, so they'll need some new furniture and equipment, right?
Mr. Brinkman: That's right, Enough for all 15 floors.
Dennis: Wow! That would be a huge order!
Mr. Brinkman: Yes, and I'd really like our company to get it. I'm counting on you ,Dennis.
Dennis: I'll do my best. Who's my contact at Western?
Mr. Brinkman: Their purchasing manager, Tom Elliot. He wants us to prepare a bid him.
Dennis: Great! I'll get to work on it right away.
Mr. Brinkman: There's just one thing you need to know just.
Dennis: What's that?
Mr. Brinkman: It's about this guy, Elliot. I've done business with him before. He likes, uh, special treatment, if you know what I mean.
Dennis:  I'm sorry. I don't  
Mr.Brinkman： I mean Elliot likes rewards for making favorable purchasing decisions
Dennis: Rewards? Like what?
Mr. Brinkman: That's what you need to find out. Last time, we gave him new computers for his kids and furniture for his home office. He seemed very pleased. I have no idea what it will take this time.
Dennis: But I don't know if I can "sell" that way. I've never done it before.
Mr. Brinkman: There's always a first time, And don't look so shocked, Dennis. This is what it takes to succeed in business these days.

　　If you were Dennis, what would you do? Would you do this……
　　Dennis immediately goes up to his office and makes a phone call.

Dennis: Hello, this is Dennis Black from Brinkman Office World. Is this Tom Elliot?
Elliot:  Yes. Hi, Dennis. I've been expecting your call.
Dennis: I wonder if we can get together to talk about equipping your new office？
Elliot: Sure. You name a time.
Dennis: How about noon tomorrow, at Constantine's
Elliot: Constantine's? That's a very pricey restaurant!
Dennis: No sweat, Mr. Elliot. I have a fat expense account. If you know what I mean.  
Elliot: Fine, then. See you at noon.

　　Or would you do this……
　　Dennis continues talking with Mr. Brinkman.

Dennis:  But Mr. Brinkman, I'd hate to see you get in trouble. Or Mr. Elliot, for that matter.
Mr.Brinkman: It's a risk I have to take, Dennis. I really want this deal. Besides, if you're careful, nobody's going to get in any trouble.
Dennis: Mr. Brinkman, out products are among the best, and our after-sales service is excellent.
Mr.Brinkman: I know. So?
Dennis: So, I'm sure I can sell our goods on their merits. Even to Elliot. Would you let me try? If I lose the deal, you can fire me.

　　Or would you do this……

　　Dennis goes to his office and begins to type a letter on his computer. He Writes;

Dear Mr. Brinkman,
　　In the three months since joining Brinkman Office World, I've really enjoyed my work.. I've appreciated the opportunities and the support you have given me.

　　After our recent discussion of the Western Insurance deal, however, I have had to make a very difficult decision. I feel I must resign. I cannot work with confidence when selling depends on giving expensive personal gifts to the buyer. I wish you all the best.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Yours truly,
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Dennis Black


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　Supplies (n pl) 必需品； 用品
If you need pens, paper of other office　supplies, they're all in this cupboard.
　Account (n)客户
That salesperson takes very good care of all his accounts.
　Contact (n)联络人
When you reach our Los Angeles office, your contact will be Fred Smith.
　Treatment (n)待遇；对待
I like that hotel. I received very good treatment there.
　Favorable (adj)有利的；良好的。
Marcy's parents have a favorable opinion of her new boyfriend. They like him.
　Shock （v）使……受到惊吓
Jenny shocked her parents when she suddenly got married.

　Equip (v)装备；加上设备
We have equipped our office with the newest computers.
　Pricey (adj)昂贵的
I can't afford to buy that car. It's too pricey.
　Merit (n) 长处；优点
George's business plan has many merits. But for some reason, his boss doesn't like it.
　Fire (v)辞职
Jim doesn't like his job anymore. He wants to resign and find a new one.
　Confidence (n)自信
If you practice speaking every day, you'll be able to use your English with confidence.

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Account executive (n phr)业务主管；客户主管
Some salespeople have the title "account executive."
Insurance (n)保险
Car insurance will help pay for damage you cause with your car.
Purchasing (n)采购
Our purchasing department decides where to buy the things our company needs.
Bid (n)竞标；出价
The government has asked for bids from Companies to build a news roda.
No sweat (idiom)没什么难的；轻松得很
Don't worry about the exam tomorrow. If you have studied, it will be no sweat
Expense account (n phr)支出账户
Norman has a company expense account. It pays for all his business travel.

Early on aJanuary morning in 1848,James Marshall went to check on a sawmill he was building on a riverbank.As he looked into the water,he saw something SHINY in the sand on the river bottom. It was gole!

　　With that discovery, Marshall started the largest gold rush in history.By 1849 ,eager treasure hunters, known as"forty-niners,"were pouring into northem California`s mountains. Hundreds of mining towns SPRANG UP,filled with men eager to get rich quick.

　　The gole rush built Sacramento California`sstate capital and the GATEWAY to Gold Country.Men here discovered that selling supplies to the miners was going to make them rich. Visit Ole Sacramento,a four-block section of downtown. This was the business district during the gold rush years.

　　Walk down the wooden sidewalks and old-style streets.Try to picture what the town was like filled with miners from all over the world. Visit the museums,restaurants and shops in restored buildings that PRESERVE the area`s historical character.

　　Chances are you won`t get rich visiting California`s Gold Country.But you will learn about this great event that SHAPED the stare`s history.Imagine being a forty-niner as you drive along California Highway49 through the historic mining area.The road WINDS 518 km(324miles) through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

　　North of Sacramento lies Nevada City.Many say this is California's prettiest and bestpreserved gold-rush town.Take a horse-drawnd carriage tour of downtown with its historic brick buildings and beautiful old homes.

　　South of Nevada City lies Grass Valley.More than half of all the gold taken from the ground in California came from the mines around here.Visit the Empire Mine State Historic Park.Anestimated 163 metric tone (181 short tons)came from the 587 km(367 miles)of underground passages.

　　The park contains many of the mine buildings as well as the owner's house.BE sure you peer into the entrance to the mine.How would you like to work in that dark hole for 10 hours each day?

　　While in Gold Country.try your hand at panning gold.It takes practice and patience.People still find small flakes of gold in the streams and rivers!During the gold rush years from 1848 to 1859,men found US$50 billion in gold .Some say that 80 percent of the gold in the area is still in the ground!

　　Tired of history? Take a break and spend some time enjoying the natural beauty of this area.Go hiking or horseback riding through the hills .

　　Continue on down Highway 49 past more old mining towns.At Angesl Camp,near the south end of Highway 49,renowned writer Mark Twain got his start.Here,Twain got the idea for his famous story"The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County."If you visit during the third week of May,you can watch the frog-jumping contest.

　　Spending time in northern California is a "golden opportunity"to learn about the state's early history.While you may not get rich ,you'll certainly carry away a wealth of great memories!



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　shiny (adj)闪闪发光的；发亮的
Jennifer doesn't want to drive her shiny new car in the rain.
　spring up (v phr)迅速或突然地出现
Lots of new flowers are springing up in Jack's garden.
　gateway (n)门户；通路
The city of Vancouver is a gateway to western Canada.
　preserve (v)保存；保护
Help preserve the world's forests.Don't waste paper.
　shape (v)形成；塑造
Parents and teachers can help shape children's lives.
　wind (v)蜿蜒迂回地前进
We walker along the path that wound through the park.
　passage (n)通道
During the war,people hid in passages deep below the city.
　peer (v)凝视；窥视
Who is peering through the window in th house across the street?
　try one's hand at something (v phr)尝试做某事
Someday ,I want to try my hand at flying an airplane.
　renowned (adj)有名的
Michael Jordan is renowned for his great success in basketball.
　get one's start (v phr)发迹
That successful businessman got his start selling newspapers on th street.

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　sawmill (n)锯木厂
At the sawmill,trees are cut into smaller pieces of wood.
　gold rush (n phr)淘金潮
During the California gold rush ,thousands of people moved to California,hoping to find gold.lls.
　miner (n)矿工
Jake's dad is a miner.He works two km deep in the earth.
　horse-drawn carriage (n phr)马车
In the park ,you can pay dto have a ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
　mine (n)矿坑
At this mine , about two tons of gold are taken from deep in the earth each year.
　flake (n)小薄片
Mark decorated her cake with chocolate flakes.

From Trash to Treasure

Find out why some Westerners will

spend big money to other people's stuff


By Tara Cooper/ Graphics by Angela Chang




　　
　　Early on a Saturday morning, much of the world remains in bed, enjoying an extra hour or two of sleep. But a few Americans are up and preparing for the hunt. Armed with the newspaper yard-sale listings, they plan to be the first to arrive at the sales. What are these yard-sale shoppers hunting for? Secondhand treasures, of course!
　　Yard-sale shoppers aren't the only people who like used goods. From Australia to U.S.A., Westerners love to buy other people's stuff. Even the wealthy willingly search through used goods looking for a unique treasure.
　　Some people buy used goods simply to save money. Others hunt through them hoping to find a valuable antique. Still others look for items to add to their collections.
　　Some items remind people of childhood. A flour tin from the 1940s may bring back memories of Mom's homemade cookies. A copy of a favorite children's book can remind someone of bedtime stories with Dad.
　　True antique must be at least 100 years old. But any item that is no longer made can be a collectible ---and some hold great value.


How Old is Old ?


　　For those in Asia, where 5 000-year-old vases sit in museums, Western antiques don't seem too old. But for Americans, items even a few decades old have value. An ice-cream maker from the 1920s could be worth US＄50. A sign from World War I could sell for US＄4 000 or more.
　　Some who collect want to make money and become antique dealers. They carefully look over items for any flaws that would lower the item's value. They take classes and read books to learn which items will increase in value or are desirable to collectors.
　　Others simply buy whatever catches their fancy. If people enjoy rock 'n' roll music, they might collect old records. A tea drinker may collect antique teacups. Those not looking to make money suggest, "Don't buy it unless it's useful."
　　The trick is finding new ways to use old items. For example, an old-fashioned clothes iron may be used as a bookend. An old children's toy wagon could display books or teddy bears in a guest room. An antique quilt could be hung on the wall for display.

Where to Find Collectibles


　　Secondhand goods can be found in all sorts of places. Saturday morning yard sales are just the beginning. Flea markets are another hot spot for collectibles. You won't find bugs, but you may find yard tools, arts and crafts, and furniture.
　　Shopping at a flea market for the first time can be overwhelming. Tables piled high with junk fill large rooms or outdoor markets. And you have to look through it all yourself to find anything worth taking home. For antique lovers, however, finding just the right treasure makes all that looking worthwhile.
　　More valuable pieces are typically found in antique auctions. You can find them in cities or online. In today's world of technology, someone in California can buy a mirror from a shop in Maine without leaving home.
　　You don't have to spend money to enjoy secondhand shopping. An afternoon wandering antique shops and flea markets can be a mini history lesson. Old movie posters may catch your eye ,or an old movie posters may catch your eye, or an old piano. Each piece brings the past to life. You never knew what treasures you're going to find in someone else's trash.

amed with something  adj phr  备有……的

secondhand  adj  二手的;旧的

antique  n  古董

tin  n  锡罐;锡

dealer  n 商人;交易者

flaw  n 瑕疵;裂缝

catch someone's fancy idiom 令某人中意

clothes iron  n phr 熨斗

hot spot  n phr 热门的地方或场所

auction  n 拍卖会

poster  n 　海报

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