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BOOK One (The Second Edition)
Unit 4
How to Make a Good Impression
Ⅰ.Aims:
Students will be able to:
1. grasp the main idea and structure of the text;
2. appreciate the narrative skills demonstrated in the text;
3. master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text;
4. conduct a series of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit.
Ⅱ.New Lexis:
impression conscious reaction range introduction spouse interview encounter focus persuasive presentation physical rate pitch tone absorbed how-to stride impress shake handshake consistent address match depress audience contact relax lighten powerful entertainment roar brood
make up one?s mind range from…to… be committed to be absorbed in fix one?s eye?s on drive sb. crazy at one?s best lighten up take sb. or sth. seriously
Ⅲ. Structure:
1．We show our true feeling with our eyes, faces, bodies, and attitudes, causing a
chain of reactions.
2．You were so absorbed in the moment that you lost all self-consciousness.
Ⅳ. Pre-reading Activities
1．What may influence people?s impression of a person?
physical appearance, energy, rate of speech, pitch and tone of voice, gestures, … 2．You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Then, what can we do to
make a good impression on others? (open-ended)
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Ⅴ. Background Information:
Make a strong first impression: six tips that really work
We have all heard this warning: “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” Also, psychologists, writers, and seminar leaders caution that we only have from seven to seventeen seconds of interacting with strangers before they form an opinion of us. With this widely acknowledged pressure to “make our case” instantly, here are six tips for making your first impression a positive one.
1. the greatest way to make a positive first impression is to demonstrate immediately that the other person, not you, is the center of action and conversation. Illustrate that the spotlight is on you only, and you?ll miss opportunities for friendships, jobs, love relationships, networking, and sales. Show that you are other-centered, and first-time acquaintances will be eager to see you again.
2. Closely related: You?ll make a superb initial impression when you demonstrate good listening skills. Give positive verbal cues: “Hmm…interesting!” “Tell me more, please.” “What did you do next?” just as actors benefit from prompts, your conversational partner will welcome your assistance in keeping the exchange going. Nonverbally, you show you?re a skilled listener by maintaining steady eye contact. Remember how you respond to the social gadabout who appears to be looking over your shoulder for the next person he wants to corner. Remember, and avoid that habit.
3. Use the name of a new acquaintance frequently. “Judy, I like that suggestion.” “Your vacation must have been exciting, Fred.” You show that you have paid attention from the start, catching the name during the introduction. Equally as important, you?ll make conversations more personal by including the listener? name several times.
4. Be careful with humor. Although a quip or two might serve as an icebreaker, stay away from remarks that could bring about adverse results. Because you don?t know a stranger?s sensitivities, casual joking might establish barriers you can?t overcome, either now or later.
5. Appearance counts. Several years ago, a professional colleague offered to meet me for lunch. I decided against wearing a suit, opting for a sport coat and tie. When he showed up in shorts and sandals, the message he conveyed was: “Bill, meeting you is a rather ordinary experience, and doesn?t call for me to present a business-like appearance.” Not surprisingly, that was the last time I met with him. True, standards for appropriate dressing have changed greatly. Maybe the best advice I can share came from a participant in a seminar I conducted. She said, “ I don?t dress for the job I have now, I dress for the job I want to have.”
6. As a communication specialist, I have to point out that an individual?s speaking style impacts the first impression, maybe more than we wish. Listeners judge our intelligence, our cultural level, our education, even our leadership ability by the
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words we select ---and by now we say them.
StageⅠPresentation A. Vocabulary
1. impression n. an effect, a feeling, or an image retained
What’s your first impression on your English teacher?
成功面试的决窍在于被面试者能让面试者对他的优点留下印象。
The trick to a successful interview is that an interviewee can impress the interviewers with his good qualities. 搭配：
leave/ make an impression on/ upon sb., 给某人留下印象 leave sb. an impression 给某人留下印象
impress vt. impressive a. — I am impressed by...
— Her/his... impresses me greatly.
impress sb. by/ with…给某人留下…印象 be impressed by/ with/ at对…有印象
impress sth. on/ upon sb.使某人明白…的重要性
2. conscious adj. aware, realizing sth. 他伤得很重，但仍未失去知觉。
He was badly hurt, but he remained conscious.
众所周知，孩子们不像成人一样，他们会无意识地在生活中运用规则。 As is known to all, children, unlike adults, apply rules to life unconsciously. self-conscious adj. : shy or nervous unconscious adj. : unaware
consciousness n. : state of being conscious consciously ad.
unconsciously ad.无意识地，无感觉地
self-conscious a. 有自我意识的；难为情的
搭配：be (un) conscious of / that（没有）意识到…
If you are conscious of something, you notice it or are aware of it.
3. range vi. to vary between certain limits
搭配：range from…to…从…到…（范围或幅度内）变化 a wide range of 大范围的
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within…range在…范围内
Their prices range from $5 to $15.
The adoption of a spoken English test has caused a chain of reactions among students, ranging from approval to disapproval.
英语口语考试的实施在学生中引起一连串反应，有赞成的，有反对的。
a wide-ranging discussion
a wide range of levels among these students.
4. encounter vt. to meet sb. or sth. by chance
n. a meeting by chance
If you take up this assignment, you are likely to encounter many difficulties.
5. focus v. to concentrate 搭配：focus on/ upon集中于 I tried to focus my thoughts.
For a few moment, my eyes wouldn?t focus.
He suddenly focused his attention on foreign policy.
focus n. attention
The new system is the focus of the debate.
6.absorb 吸收
扩展：absorption n. absorbing a.
搭配：be absorbed in专注于，聚精会神于
毫无疑问，通过参加社会活动，学生可以吸收更多信息及知识。
Definitely speaking, students may absorb much information and knowledge by participating in social activities.
她如此专注于这本感人的小说，竟没有听到有人敲门。
So absorbed was she in reading the touching novel that she didn?t hear somebody knocking at the door.
7.consistent 一致的
扩展：consistently ad. consistency n. consist v.
搭配：be consistent in在…是一贯的 be consistent with与…相一致 一个在行为方面保持一致的人是值得信任的。 A person who is consistent in his actions is trustworthy.
如果消费者发现产品的质量与其介绍不相符，他有权要求退款。
If a consumer finds the quality of the product is not consistent with its introduction, he has the right to demand a refund.
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8. commit v. to do (sth. wrong); perform; send to commit a mistake 犯错误 to commit a crime 犯罪
to commit forces to the Gulf 往海湾派兵 be committed to 致力于，投身于
The State is firmly committed to promoting high standards of health, safety, and efficient service.
9. be absorbed in 全神贯注于，专心于 他陷入了沉思。
He was completely absorbed in his own thoughts . She has been absorbed in a horror fiction.
10. fix one’s eyes on look at a thing or person carefully He stood by the window with his eyes fixed on me. 他靠窗站着，眼睛一动不动地盯着我看。 She fixed her eyes on the distant ship.
11. at one’s best in one's best state or condition This is an example of his work at its best. He was never at his best early in the morning.
In Beijing, you can enjoy Chinese Kung Fu at its best.
这代表了他鼎盛时期的作品。 他清晨从来不在最佳状态。
在北京，你可以欣赏到最精萃的中国功夫。
12.lighten up something you say to tell someone to stop being so serious or annoyed
放松，不要生气
Lighten up, would you? She didn't mean to hurt you. 别生气了，行吗？她不是有意伤你的。
13.take sb./sth. seriously think sb./sth. is important
You take everything too seriously! Relax and enjoy yourself.
Don't take him seriously. He's always joking.
B.Text Study
1.Part Division of the Text Parts Paragraphs Main Ideas
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