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八年级下册英语人教版
Unit 6
第一课时 1a-2d
Crossing
Crossing
Crossing
Cultures
Cultures
Cultures
Section A –How different are our cultures?
Learning Objectives
In this lesson you will:
1. learn the words and expressions about greetings.
2. get the key information about the speakers’ feelings and the common
greetings in each country through listening.
3. talk about these greeting differences and express your own opinions
respectfully.
Watch the video
How do we communicate with people from different cultures?
Warming up
Look at the picture and discuss the following questions:
How do people greet each other in these pictures?
shake hands
hug
bow
Do people greet in the same way in different countries?
What other ways of greeting do you know?
bump fists
rub noses
kiss on the cheek
Match the greetings with the pictures.
1a
_____shake hands _____bow _____bump fists
_____rub noses _____kiss on the cheek _____hug
D
C
B
F
A
E
Listen to three conversations at a party. Match the guests with their feelings. Share your ideas on why they have these feelings.
1b
While-listening
1. Anna
2. Li Tong
3. Ji-Hoon
A. embarrassed
B. surprised
C. confused
尴尬的
困惑的
Listen again. Complete the table with the common greetings in each country.
1c
Anna
(US) Kaito
(Japan) Harry
(UK) Marie
(France)
say “hello” or shake hands
bow
shake hands (formally),
say “hello” (usually), hug (sometimes),
bow (at special times)
kiss friends on the cheek
After-listening
Listening scripts
Hi, Kaito! You’re new here, right? I’m Anna Brown, one of your teachers. Pleased to meet you ... Oh!
What’s wrong, Ms Brown?
Sorry, your bow surprised me. We usually just say “hello” or shake hands in the US!
That’s surprising! In Japan, we bow as soon as we meet a teacher.
Conversation 1
Anna:
Kaito:
Anna:
Kaito:
surprised
Conversation 2
Hello! You’re Li Tong, right? I’m Harry. We’re in the same science class.
Oh, hi, Harry! ... Sorry, should we shake hands? How do you greet others in the UK?
We could, but it’s a little formal. Usually we just say “hello”.
Do you kiss others on the cheek?
We hug sometimes, but we don’t usually kiss to say hello. We don’t bow either. That’s so formal that we only do it at special times.
Wow! I thought people in the UK were very formal.
Harry:
Li Tong:
Harry:
Li Tong:
Harry:
Li Tong :
confused
Hey, Ji-Hoon, meet Marie. She’s from France.
Hi, Ji-Hoon, nice to meet you ... Oh, don’t look so embarrassed!
It’s embarrassing! In Korean culture, we don’t usually kiss people unless we love them.
In France we kiss friends on the cheek to say hello!
Conversation 3
Bob:
Marie:
Ji-Hoon:
Marie:
embarrassed
Choose two characters from 1b and 1c. Role-play meeting each other.
1d
How do you greet people in...?
Is it common to greet others by...?
We usually ... to say hello. We don’t / never ... because it’s too formal / not formal enough.
辨析:by,with与in 三者都可表示“用”。区别如下:
by
with
in
常指通过某种方式或方法
常指用某种具体的工具或身体部位
常常指用某种语言、材料等
They greet others by shaking hands.
She writes with her right hand.
I can talk with them in French.
足够地;充分地
常修饰形容词或副词,位于被修饰词之后。
Sample
How do you greet people in the US, Anna?
We usually just say “hello” or shake hands. Is it common to greet others by shaking hands in the UK, Harry?
No. We don’t do that often because it’s too formal. Usually we just say “hello”.
2a Complete the sentences about Indian culture. What else do you know about India?
1. Many people like /do not like curry.
2. It is usually OK to be late /early when visiting friends.
3. People will usually offer you some tea /fruit when you visit them.
4. People usually wear clothes which cover their arms/legs.
5. It is rude/polite to give or take things with your left hand.
6. Dishes with beef are common/uncommon.
2b Listen to the conversation and number the pictures in the order of the topics mentioned.
2
3
1
4
自主学习
2b Listen to the conversation and number the pictures in the order of the topics mentioned.
2
3
1
4
2c Listen again and complete the sentences.
1.In India, people have a special __________. They press their palms together, __________, and say, “Namaste.”
2.People in India use their __________ hand to eat. They may not always eat with a __________ and fork.
3.People often eat __________ curry. It’s popular in India.
4.In India, __________ are very special to many people. They can __________ anywhere they like.
greeting
bow
right
knife
a lot of
cows
walk
Imagine a friend is going to visit India. Tell him or her about Indian customs.
2d
A: How do people in India greet others?
B: ...
A: What special foods do Indian people often eat?
B: ...
Example
A: How do people in India greet others?
B: They usually press their palms together, bow,
and say, “Namaste”.
A: What special foods do Indian people often eat?
B: They often eat a lot of curry.
A: And what should I pay attention to when eating
with Indian people?
B: Oh, you should eat with your right hand.
1 shake hands握手
2 bump fists碰拳
3 rub noses蹭鼻子
4 kiss cheeks亲脸颊
Summary
I. 根据句意填空。
Exercises
People in different countries have different customs, like ________ hands or hugging when they meet.
My grandma always ____ me on the cheek and says "Have a good day" when I leave home.
When I feel sad, my best friend will give me a warm ____ to make me feel better.
shaking
kiss
hug
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Homework
Review the new words and expressions of
this lesson.
Make a dialogue about greeting customs with your classmate.
Do some related exercises.
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