Best Wish For You

Unit 5 The power

of words

The power of words People who are good at words will have power or influence.

The Power of a Note

Before reading

Global reading

Detailed reading

After reading

Before reading The art of communication. Words are essential to you. The sentences that affected

you. Compliments and praise.

The art of communication

The most important aspect of the art of communication is to know your audiences and to choose the most appropriate words to achieve the desired impact.

Words are essential to you In o u r p e rso n a l liv e s , o th e r ’s w o rd s c an

ch an g e o u r m o o d o r ev en o u r a ttitu d e . W o rd s

a re e sse n tia l lin k b e tw e e n fr ien d s , re la tiv e s ,

co lle ag u e s an d ac q u a in tan c es . U s in g k in d a n d

th o u g h tfu l w o rd s to m a in ta in o r to im p ro v e

o u r fr ien d sh ip s is o n e w ay to c o n tr ib u te to th e

w e ll-b e in g o f o th e rs . In to d ay ’s fa s t-p a ced

w o rld , it is o ften ea sy to b eco m e so in v o lv e d

w ith o n e ’s d a ily ex is ten ce th a t o n e fo rg e ts to

k e ep in to u ch w ith frien d s , to g iv e w o rd s o f

en co u rag e m e n t to th e p eo p le a ro u n d u s an d to

sh o w th a t w e ca re ab o u t th em .

The sentences that affected youThe sentence that moved

you the most.The sentence that

encouraged you the most.

The sentence that hurt you the most.

The sentences that affected you the most

I love you. You are beautiful. You did a great job.

Nice going, boys. I’m sure you’ll succeed. Wherever you go, I’ll be

right there supporting you.

You are stupid. You disappointed me. I don’t love you any more.

Compliments and Praise1. He always said the right thing at the right moment.

2. I really express my admiration for your competence.

3. You should hear her singing. She is really something.

4. I’d like to give credit to Mr. Smith for helping us all these years.

5. I must compliment you on your tennis game. You played well.

6. He is trustworthy, pleasant and a very enjoyable sort of man.

7. She is a lady of integrity and ability. Her moral character and habits are

praiseworthy.

8. I have found her very intelligent, honest and always jovial.

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Part Division

  Don Wolf’s uplifting notes made the author confident and many others feel good.

Part 1 Para. 1-4

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  We all need encouragement and upbeat notes can meet our needs.

Part 2 Para. 5-7

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   Some very busy people write notes and benefit from his practice. 

Part 3 Para. 8-10

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  How to write notes that lift spirits and warm hearts 

Part 4 Para. 11-18

Part DivisionPart Division

  An uplifting note make both the receiver and the sender feel good.  

Part 5 Para.

True or false

The author thinks that writing notes is not fruitful if people don’t respond.

KEY: F

The author was well received by the readers at the very beginning of his job.

Very few people write upbeat notes because they are too self-conscious.

KEY: T

KEY: F

True or false

KEY: T

KEY: F

The author prefers note=writing to phone calls.

Don’t exaggerate your praise because it makes your note insincere.

III. Apply the rules Directions: write an appropriate note in

light of the four rules in the text.

Situation 1: One of your classmates failed a mathematics mid-term examination.

It’s not the end of the world. I’m sure you will get good results in the final. I once failed two courses.

Situation12: One of your friends is grieving the death of his\her grandmother.

I’m sorry to hear the sad news. I’m sure she is a wonderful person.

Situation 3: It’s your roommate’s birthday.Situation 3: It’s your roommate’s birthday.

Happy birthday. You are the sweetest person in the world. I miss your company.

Situation 4: Situation 4: Your friend’s boyfriend\girlfriend break Your friend’s boyfriend\girlfriend break with her \him.with her \him.

You are always the best in my eyes. Time can cure everything. Be brave.

Situation 5: Situation 5: Your friend got a very satisfactory new job.Your friend got a very satisfactory new job.

Congratulations. What a good beginning. I wish you success.

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Detailed reading I. Difficult sentences

could + negative word + 比较节e.g. I couldn’t have enjoy myself more-it’s perfect.

He could hardly have felt more ashamed of himself.

1 、 L5-Because I was teenager (being paid the grand total of 15 cents a column inch), his words couldn’t have been more inspiring.

2 、 L7-Whenever I had the right stuff to be a writer, I would reread don’s note and feel confident again.

doubtI doubt whether he will attend the meeting.We have no doubt that you will succeed.

suspectI suspect him of the murderer.I suspect him to be the murderer.

3 、 12-Not surprising, he had a body of friends as nearby lake Erie.

A body of = a group of

4 、 L18-and a few lines of praise have been known to turn around a day, even a life.

turn around1 ）转身 2 ）使向好的方向发展Collaboration:turn against turn awayturn downturn in turn into

英语中有些动词 ( 如 assume, believe, claim, consider, discover, estimate, find,Know, prove, report, require, think, understand) 常用于被动态 + 动词不定式结构中 , 意为人们相信 , 认为 , 发现 , 或据相信 , 认为 , 发现。e.g. the house was believed to be haunted.

turn offturn onturn outturn overturn toturn up

对…采取敌对态度走开关小， 拒绝

拐入， 上缴进入， 使成为

关掉打开

生产， 结果是运转， 翻转， 移交变成， 求助于出现，发生

5 、 L23-it’s far easier to pick up the phone.

程度副词（如 much, far, a lot, a good deal, slightly ） + 比较节，以加强或减弱比较。

e.g. He is a much better dentist than you. It would be a good deal easier if you came

to my place.

6 、 L25-It is a matter of record, and our words can be read more than once, savored and treasured.

a matter of record: a thing established as a fact by being recorded

7 、 L29-Throughout his career he has followed up virtually every contact with a cordial response—a compliment, a line of praise or a nod of thanks.

Virtually: nearly, almost

8 、 L33-Even top corporate managers, who have mostly affected styles of leadership that can be characterized only as tough, cold, aloof, have begun to learn the lesson, and earn the benefits, of writing notes that lift people up.

“of writing notes that lift people up”modifiesboth “the lesson’ and “the benefits”.

9 、 L35-Former Ford chairman Donald Peterson, who is largely credit for turning the company around in 1980s, made it a practice to write positive messages to associates every day.

credit someone with/for doing something:believe someone has (a quality) or is responsible for

(an action)

10 、 L44-What does it take to write letters that lift spirits and warm hearts?

formal subject: it real subject: to write letters that lift spirits and

warm hearts

Words and phrases

Intrigue

Vt. I was intrigued by his request.Fairy-tales intrigue most children.vi.

They are intriguing against the government.

  Reassurance n. 劝慰， 宽慰She won’t believe it in spite of all our reassura

nce.

Self-conscious

Self-sacrifice self-educated Self-control self-made Self-confidence self-important

Words and phrases

v. 1) 以…为特征a.  Inner emptiness is characterizes some of the Hollywood pictures.b.  Inner emptiness is characteristic of some of the Hollywood pictures.Remember: characterize = be characteristic of 是…的特点 character n. 性格，人物a.  He has a good character. b.  Her character is good. I have known her for years. characteristic n. 特色Qingdao has all the characteristics of a typical seaside resort.青岛是一座具有典型海滨特色的城市。

  characterize/ise

Words and phrases

acquaintance 1)      n. 1) 熟人，相识的人a.  He is no more than an acquaintance of me.b.  We are only on nodding acquaintance. 我们不过是点头之交。2) 认识，了解a.  He has some acquaintance with French.b.  I have only a limited acquaintance with the matter.

Words and phrases

acquaint

v. 1)  be acquainted with sb./sth.: to know sb./sth. slightlya.  She is acquainted with me.b.  He is but slightly acquainted with classical music. 他对古典音乐只是略知一二。2)  acquaint sb. With (formal): tell, informa.  I’ll acquaint you with the fact.

affect v. 1) （广义）影响a.  The area is severely affected by the flood. b.  The climate affected his health.2) （狭义）（在感情方面）感动a.  Sad movies can so affect us that we can cry.b.  I was deeply affected by his words.affected adj. 做作的 No one likes effected persons.Difference: affect (v.), effect (n.)Remember: affect= have an effect onCompare: a. Smoking affects your health.b. Smoking has an effect on your health. c.  The effect will affect the performance of the device. 这一结果将影响该装置的性能。

Words and phrases

Follow up

Words and phrases

在此之后干…

e.g. After Mary sent her application letter, she followed it up by going to talk with the personal manager.

Make a habit of

Words and phrases

e.g. She made a habit of going to the cinema every Thursday night.

Collaboration:

be in the habit of

break away from a habit

from habit

get into the habit of

Make somebody’s day

Words and phrases

e.g. It made the old lady’s day when the children came to see her.

Collaboration:day in and day outdays marked with a white stonefrom this day onwardshave one’s daythe other dayto a daywithout a day

日复一日幸福的日子从今日起走红不久前的某天一天不差无限期

Care to: 愿意

Words and phrases

e.g. If you care to listen, I will tell it to you.

CF: care for /about: 喜欢， 对…有兴趣e.g. she didn’t care for him.

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IV. After reading:

球迷来信 fan letters

I. useful expression

再接再厉

体育编辑

养成习惯

各行各业

keep up the good work

sports editor

make a habit of

all walks of life

毫不奇怪 not surprisingly

I. useful expression

仿效 打电报的缺点 归功于，归因为 特点是

copy the example of

the drawback with phone calls

own to

be characterized as

振奋人心 放在手边

lift people up

keep at hand

1. Some say he owes much of his success in politics to his ever-ready pen.

有人说， 他在政治上的成功很大程度上归功于他那支随时准备写的笔。

2. Whenever I had the right stuff to be a writer, I would reread don’s note and feel confident again.

每当我认为我不是作家的料时，重温一下唐的便条，我就会又树立起信心。

3. We all need boost from time to time. and a few lines of praise have been known to turn around a day, even a life.

我们时不时地需要鼓舞 , 大家知道几行赞扬的话会改变一个人的一天 , 甚至一生。

4. Acknowledging some success or good fortune that has happened during the year seems particularly appropriate considering the spirit of the the Christmas season.

鉴于圣诞节的情况， 对一年所取得的成功与得到的好运特意表示一下赞美和高兴似乎是最恰到好处的。

V. Vocabulary & Structure

1 、 Mrs. Green has been living in town for only one year, yet she seems to be _________ with everyone who comes to the store.

a. accepted b. Admitted c. admired d. acquainted

key: d

2、 According to the psychologist Freud, wisdom comes from the _______ of maturity.

a. fulfillment b. achievement c. establishment d. accomplishment

key: b

v. Vocabulary & Structure 3 、 _________, water will dissolve almost everything.

a. To give enough time b. Being given time enough

c. Given enough time d. Giving enough time

key:c

24、 I want ________ that you should be happy and contented.

a. no more than b. anything more than

c. nothing more than d. less than key:

5 、 This middle school is ________ to Nanjing University.

a. belonging b. attached c. part d. compare

key: b

v. Vocabulary & Structure6 、 He will never _______ anything if he doesn’t work.

a. achieve b. attain c. contribute d. reach

key:b

7 、 My father likes playing golf; he’s really enthusiastic _______ it.

a. by b. with c. about d. on

key: c

8 、 The goose quill pen has a great _________ appeal in this century’s highly mechanized culture.

a. fashion b. sentimental c. monetary d. historic

key:

v. Vocabulary & Structure

9 、 A writer must not be too _________ to criticism.

a. sensible b. sensitive c. sentimental d. senseless

key:

10 、 Are you pleased with _______ I have said?

a. that b. all that c. all what d. which

key: b

11 、 Overwork may ________ the heart.

a. have an effect b. influence c. harmful d. affect

key: d

v. Vocabulary & Structure

12 、 At the moment we can do nothing ______ further instructions.

a.  except wait for b. except to wait for

c. except waiting for d. besides to wait for

key:c

key: b

14 、 He wished his son to take his duties ___________.

a. carefully b. formally c. serious d. seriously

key: d

13 、 My brother is ________ to me by 10 years. That’s why I always care about him.

a. older b. junior c. senior d. elder

v. Vocabulary & Structure

15 、 We just couldn’t make anything _______ his odd behavior at the party.

a. of b. out c. up d. for

key:a

key: b

17 、 he more you practice, the ___________ you play.

a. well b. more c. better d. more skillful

key: c

16 、 If only I could _______ the impolite words!

a. repeat b. unsay c. say d. undo

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