Hi everyone as the weekend is coming so I would keep the blog fairly short, but it doesn't mean that it is going to be easy. I am going to continue with the fascinating topic of cultural clashes but instead of sharing my own views on the given topic this time I ask my colleague William what he thinks are the most typical British character 典型的英国性格.

Now before you start listening, read the glossary 生词 below as it may help you understand him better.


Glossary:  生词表

embarrassed  尴尬的
reticent   有保留的；含蓄的
compliments  称赞；赞扬
understatement  保守的说法；有意识地轻描淡写；
enthusiastic  热情的；热心的
earnest  诚挚的；真挚的
generalizations  感念化
guarded 小心谨慎的
sarcastic讽刺的
cynical 冷嘲热讽的；玩世不恭的


Comprehension questions:

1.     What are the things that may embarrass the English people?
2.     Do they feel comfortable when they receive compliments?
3.     What are the words they tend to use so that they don't
appear too enthusiastic?
4.     Are they in the habit of making generations?
5.     Why do they want to be sarcastic and cynical?
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Have a good weekend

Yang Li