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PowerPointpresentation ontheEnglishexpression•Overview of Timecontents•The Englishexpression of time•The applicationof time in dailylife目录•The Differencesof Time inDifferent Cultures•Notes onTime Expression01CATALOGUEOverview of TimeThe basicconcept of timeTime is a measurementof thecontinuous flowof eventsand changesin theuniverseIt is afundamental conceptin physics,mathematics,and otherfields ofstudyTime is oftendescribed asa dimensionthat isused tosequence eventsandto comparetheir durationsTheImportance ofTimeTime managementis Timeis limited,and itsProperty time managementessential forachieving goalseffectiveness can help uscan improveour mentalandbeing productivecomply morein lesstime wellbeing andreduce stresslevelsTheunit of timeThe unitof time isameasure Themost commonunits ofOther unitsof time includeused toquantify theduration time are seconds,minutes,milliseconds,centers,andof events or intervalshours,days,weeks,months,even longerperiods such asand yearseras andeons02CATALOGUEThe Englishexpression of time12hour time expression method12-hour time expression Itincludes a.m.and p.m.to Forexample:10a.m.meansmethod usesa12-hour clockindicate morningor evening10Oclock in the morning,to indicatetime time and6p.m.means6Oclockin theeveningThe24hour timeexpression methodForexample:14:30means2:30The24hour timeexpressionp.m.,and06:45means6:45a.mmethod usesa24hour clocktoindicate timeItdoes notinclude a.m.or p.m.,only thehour andminuteAbbreviated expression of timeAbbreviatedexpressionof time It is oftenused intext messagesor Forexample:2p for2pm,and8auses shortenedforms ofwords toemails tosave spacefor8amindicate time03CATALOGUEThe applicationoftime in dailylifeThe applicationoftimein schedulingSchedulingappointmentsWhen makingan appointment,it is essential tospecifythe date and time,such asCan youmeet onMondayat2pmScheduling eventsWhenplanning events,the dateand timeneed tobeclearly stated,for example,The partywill beheldon Saturdayat7pm.Scheduling deadlinesWhensetting deadlinesfor tasksor projects,it isimportant to providea specificdateand time,likeThe reportis dueon Fridayat5pm.The applicationoftimein meetingsSettingmeeting dates01When schedulinga meeting,the dateandtimeneed tobeagreed upon,such asThe nextmeeting isscheduled forTuesdayat10AM.Starting andending meetings02It isimportanttoadvance tothe settime forthe startand endofmeetings toensure theyrun effectivelyAttendingmeetings on time03Participants shoulddrive atthe meetingprompt andbefunctional torespect otherstime andcontribution tothesuccess ofthe meetingTheApplication ofTimeinBusinessBusiness hoursEstablishingregular businesshours forcustomers andclients tovisit ormakeinquiries is essentialDeadlines in businessSetting deadlinesfor tasksor projectsis crucialinbusiness,as ithelps maintainasense of urgency andaccountabilityTime managementin businessEffectivetime managementisessentialfor businessesto meettheir goalsandobjectives Managersshould ensurethat employeesare usingtheir timeeffectivelyand effectively04CATALOGUEThe DifferencesofTimein DifferentCulturesDifferencesin timeconcepts betweenthe Eastandthe WestTime concepts inthe EastChina:Timeisconsidered asa continuousflow,with astrong emphasisonthe presentationmoment andthe flowof lifeJapanTimeconceptsintheWest:A senseofurgencyand respectfor time,with afocus onthe futureandplanning aheadUSAUK:A strongfocus ontime management,with abelief thattime isfine:A morerelaxed attitudetowards times,with afocus ontrade andandshould beused effectivelymaintaining socialnormsExpression hatsoftimein differentcountriesUSAExpressions such as Whattime isit andOn timearecommon,emphasizing theimportance oftime managementUKMorelike to use expressionslike Whatsthe timeandRight ontime,reflecting aless hurriedapproach totimekeepingGermanExpressionslike OntimeandFunctional arecommon,reflecting astrong senseof orderand disclosureTheexpression bitsoftimein differentcasesBusiness meetingsExpressionsrelated totimemanagementand effectivenessarecommon,such asWe needto wrapthis upontimeorLets keepthe meetingon trackSocialgatheringsMore casualexpressions abouttimeareused,such asWhatsthe timeor Letsmeet uplater.Family gatheringsTimerelated expressionstend tobe lessformal,with afocuson enjoyingthe momentand spendingquality timetogether05CATALOGUENotes onTime ExpressionTheaccuracy oftimeexpressionmethodAccuracy in minutesExpressing timeinminutescan bemore precise,but itcan alsobe cumbersomeIt isessential to usethis methodwhen dealingwith exacttimes thatneeds tobe precise,such astrainschedules orspecific eventsAccuracyin wordsExpressingtimeinwords,suchashalf pastthree orquarter toeight,can bemore naturalandeasy tounderstand,but itmay notbe preciseas expressingtimeinminutes Thismethodis oftenused incasual conversationsor whenthe actualtimeisnot criticalTheStandardization ofTime ExpressionStandardized time formatsUsingstandardized timeformats,suchasmonthly timeor12-hour clock,canhelp to avoid fusion andensurethat everyoneunderstands thetime correctlyStandardizedtimeformats areessential inofficialdocuments,meetings,and otherformal casesTimezone standardizationExpressingtimeina standardizedtime zonecan alsohelptoavoidfusionItisessentialtouse thesametime zonewhen dealingwith internationaleventsorscheduling meetingsthat involvedifferentcountriesThe PolarityofTimeExpression要点一要点二Time expressionetiquette Timeexpression flexibilityUsingpolicy andrelevant languagewhen expressingFlexibility intimeexpressioncan show considerationtime canshowconsiderationand politicsItisand respectfor otherstime Itisessentialto beessentialtouseappropriate languagewhen dealingflexible whenscheduling meetingsor eventstowith superiors,customers,or otherimportant peopleaccommodate otherpeoples schedulesand ensuretoavoid offeringor impactbehavior thateveryone canparticipate incompatibleTHANKS感谢观看。