Unit5 Good manners Reading 1课件 2025-2026学年译林版英语八年级下册

Reading 1 1.learn some core words and expressions of the text; 2.Obtain key information from the blog and understand specific differences in manners between China and the UK; 3.Cultivate respect for cultural diversity and establish a positive attitude towards adapting to different customs. Learning objectives As students, what should/shouldn't we do in public? Revision we should do ●follow traffic rules ●keep quiet in the library ●wait in line patiently we shouldn`t do ●drop the litter ●pick flowers in the park ●leave the tap running Pre-reading 1.What are common manners in China? Give one example. A simple nod or slight bow is a common way of greeting. / We should wait for the eldest person at the table to start eating first. / If you visit someone’s home especially for the first time, it’s polite to bring a small gift like fruit or snacks. / We should use both hands when giving or receiving something. Pre-reading 2.What manners in other countries do you know? In France, friends often greet each other by kissing each other on the cheeks. And it’s important to say “Bonjour (Hello)” when you enter a shop and “Au revoir (Goodbye)” when you leave. Different countries, different manners. Who wrote the article? What type of the article is it? What may the article talk about? An English student Robert. The differences between British and Chinese manners. A blog post. Pre-reading While-reading When in Rome, do as the Romans do Skim the article and answer the questions. How many parts are there in the article? What is each part about? While-reading When in Rome, do as the Romans do How many parts are there in the article? What is each part about? Introduction Main body Main body Conclusion Skimming for structure Part 1： Part 2： Part3： Para 1 Para 2-4 Para 5 Introduction: Noticing in manners :Describing differences in manners Conclusion: with differences in manners differences Main body Dealing What is each part about? While-reading While-reading Scanning for details Read Para1:Introduction and answer They are kind enough to make him feel at home. He has been in China for a month. It's positive and open-minded. 1. How long has Robert been in China? 2. What does Robert think about his friends in China? (B 1) 3. What is Robert's attitude toward differences in manners? While-reading Read Para2-4:Main body and match them with the main idea. Para 2 Para 3 Para 4. The differences in responses(反应) to praise The differences in table manners The differences in polite expressions While-reading Some of the manners that Robert talks about are written below. Write the correct letters in the blanks. b, c, f a, d, e While-reading Read Para2-4:Main body and answer 1. What word do Chinese people use to address others in a polite way? (B 2) 2. How do Chinese people accept praise? (B 3) 3. Why did Robert's host keep giving him more food at the dinner? (B 4) Nin. They often smile and reply, "Nali, nali." Because this was his way of showing how much he cared about Robert. Read Para 2-4 carefully and complete the table Differences Examples Para 2 : The differences in polite expressions Para 3: The differences in responses(反应) to praise Para 4: The differences in table manners In the UK In China People use the word “please” all the time. People normally use “nin” to address others in a formal situation. People are pleased to accept praise openly. People often smile and reply, “Nali, nali” mosetly. People usually ask if everything is OK or if you want another drink. People always tell guests to eat more and keep putting food on guests' plate. Can we remove (去掉) it? It shows how often British people use “please”—they use it every time in almost every situation. It shows the differnce. Comparison（对比）： To make the differences clear and easy to see To make his blog more logical and convincing(有说服力的) While-reading Think and share Paras. 2-4: Main body Politeness in language Responses to praise Eating manners What do you think of Robert's experience of dealing with the differences between British and Chinese manners? (D 1) Robert's experience was positive. He found Chinese manners different at first, but he tried to understand and accept them. He learned to be polite according to Chinese customs. While-reading While-reading Read para. 5: Robert's advice and answer What is Robert's advice about getting used to different manners? How do you understand When in Rome, do as the Romans do.? When in Rome, do as the Romans do. It means that when you are in a foreign country, you should do as the local people do. (入乡随俗) 1.Why are some manners different in different countries? 2.What’s the similarity (相似)betweeen Chinese and British manners? Group discussion Because of different histories, cultures, values（价值观） and living environments. Both Chinese and British people are polite, kind, caring. They always show respect to others. Manners are different, but the kindness behind them is the same. While-reading Further thinking To show respect for my elders, I express my appreciation for them and offer help with daily tasks. For my teachers, I show respect by paying attention in class to acknowledge the effort they put into their lessons, using polite titles like “Mr" or “Ms" when addressing them, and offering help whenever they need it. What other ways do you use to show respect for your elders and teachers? (D 3) Post-reading Translate the following expressions into English. 1. 使某人感到宾至如归 2. 有某人自己做某事的方式 3. 总是；一直 4. 称呼他人 5. 做某事不会出错；用某物准没错 6. 当涉及（做）某事时 7. 代替；而不是 8. 继续做某事 9. 习惯于(做)某事 10. 在某方面的差异 11. 入乡随俗。 ___________________________________________________________________________ 12. 这个男孩太矮了，够不着树上的苹果。___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ make sb. feel at home have one's own way of doing sth. can't go wrong with (doing) sth. when it comes to (doing) sth. all the time address others keep (on) doing sth. instead of (doing) sth. get/be used to (doing) sth. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. The boy is too short to reach the apples in the tree. The boy is not tall enough to reach the apples in the tree. differences in ... Homework 1.Preview Grammar on pages 70-72. 2.Find more specific differences in manners between China and the foreign countries. $