内容正文:
Hi Diana, it's so great to hear from you. Life in paris is pretty good. I was a little lonely at first, but i'm starting to make some friends. They helped me to learn more about the customs here after I had some embarrassing experiences at a party last month. I'd like to share some tips with you. First, you shouldn't arrive early to a party. It's Normal to be on time or a few minutes late, but arriving early can cause problems. Once I arrived ten minutes early to a party, usually that's the polite thing to do, right? But my friend looked so surprised to see me. He was still getting everything ready. Second, it's important to bring a gift when you visit someone. When I attended my friend's party, I didn't bring anything. IT wasn't his birthday, but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers to thank him for the party. I was so embarrassed. Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion. At that party, IT was surprising to see how nicely everyone was dressed. IT was summer, so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts, but everyone else was dressed so well that I felt silly. Fourth, it's best not to ask personal questions unless you know the persons well, many french people are quite private. They don't like IT when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married or how much money they make. Food and culture, however, are safe conversation topics. Last but not least, make sure you use french whenever you can. Lots of people speak english here, but you can develop closer relationships with them if you use french. It's very important in their culture. I found that even a simple male sea goes a long way. You'll see what I mean as soon as you get here over Nancy.
你知道吗?在法国去朋友家吃晚餐时,有一些需要注意的礼规范。你当你朋友邀请你去打架时,一定要带礼物。如果对方是一位女士,可以带上一束鲜花,最好把花提前送到你朋友家,这样让他有时间把花放在花瓶里,这样客人到的时候,主人就不会着急找花瓶了。还有其他的礼物,巧克力也是一个不错的选择,可以包装的好看一点。在法国,特别是圣诞节或复活节的时候,送巧克力会更好。当然最流行的礼物就是葡萄酒,选一种朋友喜欢的口味或者来自他家乡的一款酒,它会很开心。时间到了,走吧。我们会晚到15分钟左右,给主人足够的时间去完成准备工作,却被称为要事先问主人要不要脱鞋。我们一般会穿着它,但要先在门口的脚垫上擦一擦。当你要坐到餐桌上时,通常要等主人告诉你坐哪里。太好了,前菜已经上桌了,要开始吃了吗?实际上在所有人都上桌之前和在主人开始吃饭之前,你都不应该先用餐。通常情况下主人会给你倒一些酒,这时就该敬酒了当主人在忙的时候,不要只是坐在一旁主动提供一些帮助,比如说做了些面包,如果你需要面包就说出来,不要越过其他客人的盘子。还有不要给自己倒酒,除非主人在忙或离你很远,在这种情况下也可以给别人倒酒,注意不要喝太多哦。朋友之间互相尊重,别忘了下一次邀请对方来你家用餐。是麦子老师,关注体验品质生活。
I've just been invited to have dinner at my colleague and her husband's house to see in the U. K. When invited to dinner is standard for a guest to bring a small gift as a gesture to the host, so you could bring flowers, a bottle of wine, a box of chocolates, or even a small gift, such as a candle. When you offer the gift, you could say, this is for you. Remember on arrival, to thank your guest for having you and sincerely compliment something in their home, for example, oh, I love your kitchen is such a nice space. After the mill offer to help your host clear up, they will likely refuse, but it's important to offer. Can I help you clear up when it's time to leave? Thank your friend again and suggest that you will host for dinner next time. Thanks again for a lovely evening. We must see this again soon. How about dinner at mine next month? Won't you try practicing some of these phrases to prepare for dinner at a friend's house in the U. K.
Unit 6
Crossing Cultures
第4课时 (Section B 1a-1e)
R·八年级下册
Lead in
What’s the video about?
guest etiquette
(做客礼仪) in the UK
What should you know before you attend a party in a foreign country? Tick the topics that you think are important.
1a
□arrival time □table manners
□how to dress □how to thank others
□safe conversation topics □topics to avoid
□how to greet the host □what gifts to bring
□when to say goodbye
Look and answer
What’s the type of the text?
What’s the text mainly about?
It’s an email.
Nancy’s life in France.
Nancy’s experience with party manners in France.
4
Read Nancy’s email about party manners in France. Underline the topic sentences.
1b
识别主题句
To diana@frenchlearning.com
From nancy@student.com
Subject Re: How’s life in France?
Hi Diana,
It’s so great to hear from you. Life in Paris is pretty good! I was a little lonely at first, but I’m starting to make some friends. They helped me to learn more about the customs here after I had some embarrassing experiences at a party last month. I’d like to share some tips with you.
First, you shouldn’t arrive early to a party. It’s normal to be on time or a few minutes late, but arriving early can cause problems. Once, I arrived 10 minutes early to a party. Usually that’s the polite thing to do, right? But my friend looked so surprised to see me! He was still getting everything ready.
Second, it’s important to bring a gift when you visit someone. When I attended my friend’s party, l didn’t bring anything. It wasn’t his birthday, but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers to thank him for the party. I was so embarrassed!
Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion. At that party it was surprising to see how nicely everyone was dressed. It was summer, so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. But everyone else was dressed so well that I felt silly.
Fourth, it’s best not to ask personal questions unless you know the person well. Many French people are quite private. They don’t like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make. Food and culture, however, are safe conversation topics.
Last but not least, make sure you use French whenever you can. Lots of people speak English here, but you can develop closer relationships with them if you use French. It’s very important in their culture. I found that even a simple “merci” goes a long way! You’ll see what I mean as soon as you get here!
Au revoir!
Nancy
Tip
Explanation/
Example
What topics and tips about party manners in France are mentioned in Nancy’s email.
First, you shouldn’t arrive early to a party. It’s normal to be on time or a few minutes late.
But arriving early can cause problems. Once, I arrived 10 minutes early to a party... He was still getting everything ready.
Read and fill the information.
Arrival time
Tip
Explanation/
Example
Second, it’s important to bring a gift when you visit someone.
Bringing a gift
When I attended my friend’s party, I didn’t bring anything. …but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers to thank him for the party. I was so embarrassed!
Tip
Explanation/
Example
Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion.
Dress appropriately
At that party it was surprising to ..., so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. But everyone else was dressed so well that I felt silly.
Tip
Explanation/
Example
Fourth, it’s best not to ask personal questions unless you know the person well.
Many French people are quite private. They don’t like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make. Food and culture, however, are safe conversation topics.
Conversation topics
Tip
Explanation/
Example
Last but not least, make sure you use French whenever you can.
Lots of people speak English here, but you can develop closer relationships with them if you use French...I found that even a simple “merci” goes a long way!
Getting along with others
Read the email again and answer the questions.
1c
1. How did Nancy feel at the beginning of her stay
in France?
2.What were the three mistakes that Nancy made
at the party?
3. What should you not ask about when talking to
someone in France?
4.Why does Nancy ask Diana to speak in French
whenever possible?
5. What can you learn from Nancy’s experiences?
Check the answers
1. How did Nancy feel at the beginning of her stay
in France?
She felt a little lonely.
2.What were the three mistakes that Nancy made
at the party?
Arriving 10 minutes early to a party, not bringing anything and just wearing a simple blouse and shorts.
3. What should you not ask about when talking to
someone in France?
Personal questions.
4.Why does Nancy ask Diana to speak in French
whenever possible?
Because speaking in French can help her develop closer relationships with French people
5. What can you learn from Nancy’s experiences?
We should learn about the customs there and try to follow them as much as possible.
(答案不唯一,仅供参考)
To diana@frenchlearning.com
From nancy@student.com
Subject Re: How’s life in France?
Hi Diana,
It’s so great to hear from you. Life in Paris is pretty good! I was a little lonely at first, but I’m starting to make some friends. They helped me to learn more about the customs
Passage analysis(文章分析)
得到……消息
(名词)习俗
here after I had some embarrassing experiences at a party last month. I’d like to share some tips with you.
First, you shouldn’t arrive early to a party. It’s normal to be on time or a few minutes late. But arriving early can cause problems. Once, I arrived 10 minutes early to a party. Usually that’s the polite thing to do, right? But my friend looked so surprised to see me! He was still getting everything ready.
share sth with sb 把……与……分享
get(sth)ready(把……)准备好
Second, it’s important to bring a gift when you visit someone. When I attended my friend’s party, l didn’t bring anything. It wasn’t his birthday, but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers to thank him for the party. I was so embarrassed!
出席;参加
thank sb for...
因……感谢某人
Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion. At that party it was surprising to see how nicely everyone was dressed. It was summer, so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. But everyone else was dressed so well that I felt silly.
地点状语
真正主语
how引导的宾语从句,作see的宾语
主句
(女士)衬衫或短上衣
形式主语
Fourth, it’s best not to ask personal questions unless you know the person well. Many French people are quite private. They don’t like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make. Food and culture, however, are safe conversation topics.
主句
谓语
主语
宾语
介词短语,作状语
when引导的时间状语从句
Last but not least, make sure you use French whenever you can. Lots of people speak English here, but you can develop closer relationships with them if you use French. It’s very important in their culture. I found that even a simple “merci” goes a long way! You’ll see what I mean as soon as you get here!
Au revoir!
Nancy
帮助很大
最后但同等重要的
确保
无论何时 引导让步状语从句时,与no matter when同义。
谢谢(法语)
再见(法语)
(1)Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion.
(教材 P56 1b)
Language points
occasion /əˈkeɪʒn/ 〔名词〕
①场合;重大活动
Mum reminded me to wear formal clothes on important occasions. 妈妈提醒我在重要场合要穿正装。
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②某次;适当的机会
I remember meeting him on several occasions.
我记得见过他几次。
It’s an occasion for making new friends.
这是个结交新朋友的机会。
③理由;原因
have (no) occasion to do sth (没)有理由做某事
Since he apologized sincerely, I had no occasion to be angry with him.既然他真诚地道了歉,我没有理由再生他的气。
(2) At that party it was surprising to see how nicely everyone
was dressed. (教材 P56 1b)
nicely /ˈnaɪsli/ 〔副词〕 ①漂亮地;令人愉快地
She always dresses herself nicely at social occasions.
她在社交场合总是穿得很漂亮。
The project is coming along nicely.
这个项目进展很顺利。
②和善地;友好地;有礼貌地
If you ask her nicely, she might say yes.
如果你好好地跟她说,她也许会同意的。
(3) Many French people are quite private. (教材 P56 1b)
private /ˈpraɪvət/ 〔形容词〕不喜欢谈论私事的;私人的
常用在名词前作定语。
He’s a very private person. 他是个闷葫芦。
When making small talk, you should avoid asking private questions. 闲聊时,你应该避免询问私人问题。
[拓展] in private 私下地,单独地
We can talk about this matter in private.
我们可以私下谈论这件事。
(4) They don’t like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make. (教材 P56 1b)
whether /ˈweðə(r)/ 〔连词〕
①是否 常用于ask, see, say, know, wonder 等词后,引导宾语从句。
I wonder whether he can deal with the problem by himself. 我想知道他是否能够独自解决这个问题。
=if
② 不管……(还是);或者……(或者)
可与or(not)连用,引导让步状语从句。
We will try our best whether we are successful or not.
不管成功与否,我们都将尽最大努力。
Whether you are a student or a teacher, running is a great way to keep fit.
无论你是学生还是老师,跑步都是保持健康的好方法。
(4) I found that even a simple “ merci ” goes a long way!
(教材 P56 1b)
go a long way
Reading English every day goes a long way in improving your speaking skills. 每天读英语对提高你的口语技能大有帮助。
(2)经用
She seems to make her money go a long way.
看起来她用钱细水长流。
(1)帮助很大
Read again and complete the mind map with the tips from the email.
1d
Getting along with others
Bring a gift.
Always try to dress for the occasion.
It’s best not to ask personal questions. Food and culture are safe conversation topics.
You shouldn’t arrive
early. Be on time or
a few minutes late.
Make sure you use French whenever you can.
拓展
Know more about party manners in France.
In pairs, use the mind map in 1d to brainstorm tips for Chinese parties. Give each other advice on what to do.
1e
A: What should I take with me to the party?
B: You could take some fruit or flowers.
A: What should I take with me to the party?
B: You could take some fruit or flowers.
A: Do you know when to get there?
B:Arrive a few minutes early or on time.
A:Got it! What about clothes? How should I dress?
B: For a home party, jeans and a T-shirt are okay. For a
formal one, wear a dress or a shirt. What do you think
are safe conversation topics?
Sample
A: Talking about our daily life is OK.
B: Besides, do you know how to get along with others
at the party?
A: Smile and say hello first.
B:Thanks a lot! Your advice helps.
Homework
Review the words and sentences in this lesson.
Talk about party manners in France according to the details in the mind map of 1d.
Do some related exercises.
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