Chapter 2 Learning resourcehttp://www.grammarfree.com.tw/http://www2.ksu.edu.tw/ksutAE/EngCorner/

grammar_writing-right.htmhttp://www.englishfree.com.tw/tw/nTraining/http://www.englishfree.com.tw/tw/nGramm

ar/http://dictionary.reference.com/

Health tipsAre you struggling to lose belly fat? To

lose weight? Do exercise and calculate calories you

need for a day.http://www.kyms.com.tw/weight-10.htm

Reading skill---scanningUse subtitle to get the general idea of

the textUse charts and graphs to get the main

points Use keywords to look for information

in a text

KeywordsCultural taboosAdapt your behaviorDon’t insult or offend the local peopleTips that will make communication

enjoyable

subtitlesSpeech and gestures religious customsSensitive topicsDisplaying affectionChoosing giftsOpening gifts

1. Thanks toThanks to you, I can go back home in a

short time.Thanks to Skype, I can communicate

with him on-line.Thanks to convenience noodle, I can

survive this month.

7 In various waysThe United States is different from

Taiwan in various ways.We are similar in many ways.

10 Make sth easier and more… Speaking English can make

communication easier when you travel abroad.

Taking exercise makes weight control possible.

14 Make yourself understoodWhen I was in Japan, I could not make

myself understood verbally, so I wrote Chinese, and they understood me. Wasn’t it amazing?

You are not making sense, please make yourself understood.

15 Be highly offensive in swTourists put their feet in the fountain,

it is highly offensive to local people. Smoke without asking is highly offensive in England.

Speaking through cell phones in class is highly offensive.

22 As a precautionBring an umbrella with you as a

precaution during the rainy season.

26 More than likelyGreater probabilityWe will more than likely be late for the

welcome party.Oil price goes high in Taiwan, it will

more than likely be the same in other countries.

26 Feel free to VFeel free to call me when you need a

ride.Feel free to give me comments and

suggestions.Feel free to contact me if you have any

problems.

35 Travel on businessI traveled to Singapore on business. I took a business trip to Singapore.

46 Be tolerant ofEndureChinese culture is tolerant of religious

differences. Cactus is tolerant of extreme

environments.

p.22 at one’s own convenienceYou can finish this picture at your own

convenience.

Vocabulary skill1. prefix p.2062. organizing words into groups p.333. suffix p.206

organizing words into groups(exam)Travelingfashion