Unit6 SectionB(1a-1e)课件2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语下册

Unit6 Crossing Cultures Section B How do we show respect to other cultures? 1a-1e 八年级下册英语人教版 Learning objectives By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Understand and use key vocabulary about party manners (e.g., arrive on time, bring gifts, dress nicely, private questions, use French). Identify topic sentences in an email and extract specific information about French party customs. Discuss and give advice on how to behave at parties in China using tips from the text. Compare French and Chinese party manners and develop awareness of cross-cultural differences. Step 1: Warm-up & Lead-in DISCUSSION What should you know before you attend a party in a foreign country? Think about it and discuss with your partner. 1.7.2013 Let's start with a warm-up question. Imagine you are invited to a party in a foreign country, like France. What are some things you think you should know before you go? Discuss this with your partner for a couple of minutes. ‹#› Tick the important topics (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 Which 3-5 topics do you think are the most important? Now please share your answers with us. 1.7.2013 Here is a list of topics. Please look at them and tick the ones you think are the most important. There are no right or wrong answers, just share your opinions. I'll ask a few pairs to share their ideas with the class. ‹#› Let's find out! Today we will read an email from Nancy. She will share her experiences and tips about attending parties in France. Let's see what she learned! 1.7.2013 Great ideas, everyone! It seems arrival time, gifts, and conversation topics are very important. Today, we will read an email from a girl named Nancy. She lives in France and will share some tips about these exact topics. Let's find out what she learned from her experiences. ‹#› Step 2: While-reading (1b) Task: Read Nancy's email silently and underline the topic sentences in each paragraph. Identifying topic sentences A topic sentence gives the main idea of a paragraph. It usually appears at the start of a paragraph, but it can also appear later on. Identifying the topic sentences can help you quickly understand a text. 1.7.2013 Now, let's read Nancy's email. Please read it silently and try to find the topic sentence in each paragraph. Remember, a topic sentence is the main idea of the paragraph. Underline it with your pencil. ‹#› 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, 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 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! Para1 A. The importance of using French to build relationships Para2 B. Bringing a gift when visiting someone Para3 C. Arriving on time or a few minutes late, not early Para4 D. Dressing nicely for the occasion Para5 E. Personal questions to avoid in conversation Para6 F. Introducing the purpose of the email (sharing party tips) Match each paragraph with its main idea. Choose the best answer. 1. What is the main purpose of Nancy’s email? A. To invite Diana to a party in France B. To share her experiences and tips about party manners in France C. To complain about the French people at the party D. To ask Diana for advice on living in Paris Step 3. Comprehension Check (1c) Read the email again and answer the questions. 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? 4 5 1.7.2013 Now, let's read the email one more time to find specific information. Here are five questions. Please read the email carefully and write down your answers. ‹#› 1. How did Nancy feel at the beginning of her stay in France? 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. She felt a little lonely at first. 2. What were the three mistakes that Nancy made at the party? 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, 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. She arrived 10 minutes early, didn't bring a gift, and wore casual clothes (a simple blouse and shorts). 3.What should you not ask about when talking to someone in France? 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. You shouldn't ask about private/personal questions like their age, their family, whether they are married or how much money they make. 4. Why does Nancy ask Diana to speak in French whenever possible? 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! Because using French helps develop closer relationships . 5. What can you learn from Nancy’s experiences? It's important to learn about local customs before attending parties in a new country to avoid embarrassing mistakes. It’s best to speak local language. ...... Step 3. Comprehension Check (1d) Read again and complete the mind map with the tips from the email. AGifts rrival time _________________________ Write your answer here... How to dress _________________________ Write your answer here... Conversation topics _________________________ Write your answer here... Getting along with others Attending French parties Arrival time How to dress Conversation topics Getting along with others 1.7.2013 Excellent work! Now, let's organize all the tips from Nancy's email into a mind map. This will help us remember them better. I'll show you the categories, and you fill in the details based on what you read. ‹#› Check Answers (1d) - Mind Map Tips for Attending a French Party AGifts rrival time _________________________ Write your answer here... How to dress _________________________ Write your answer here... Conversation topics _________________________ Write your answer here... Getting along with others Attending French parties Arrival time How to dress Conversation topics Getting along with others Don't arrive early; be on time or a few minutes late. Bring small gifts like chocolates or flowers. Dress nicely for the occasion . Talk about safe topics (food, culture); avoid private questions. Use French whenever possible. 1.7.2013 Excellent work! Now, let's organize all the tips from Nancy's email into a mind map. This will help us remember them better. I'll show you the categories, and you fill in the details based on what you read. ‹#› Oral composition Imagine you are Nancy. You need to give a short talk to your friend about party customs in France. Please include at least 3 tips from the mind map (Arrival time, Gifts, How to dress, Conversation topics, Getting along with others Hi! Today I want to tell you about how to behave at French parties. I learned a lot from my own embarrassing experiences. ......................................................................................................................................................................... If you follow these tips, you’ll feel more comfortable and make a good impression. That’s all! Thank you. AGifts rrival time _________________________ Write your answer here... How to dress _________________________ Write your answer here... Conversation topics _________________________ Write your answer here... Getting along with others Attending Chinese parties Arrival time How to dress Conversation topics Getting along with others Be on time or 5–10 minutes late. Don’t arrive too early. Bring small gifts like fruit, snacks, drinks and desserts. Red envelopes are okay for special occasions. Wear clean, neat clothes. Dress properly for the occasion. Talk about food, travel, hobbies and movies. Avoid personal questions. Be friendly. Respect others’ habits. Thank the host when leaving. Step 4: Post-reading (1e) Work in pairs and brainstorm tips and good manners for attending a Chinese party. 1.7.2013 Excellent work! Now, let's organize all the tips from Nancy's email into a mind map. This will help us remember them better. I'll show you the categories, and you fill in the details based on what you read. ‹#› Step 4: Post-reading (1e) Situsation dialogue(complete the dialogue using the tips for attending Chinese parties) A: Hi! I’m going to my Chinese friend’s house party this weekend. Do you have any tips for me? B: Of course! Let me tell you some common customs in China. A: Great! First, when should I arrive? B: ___________________________________________ A: Got it. __________________________? B: Yes, a small gift is nice. You can bring fruit, snacks, or drinks. It’s polite and won’t make your friend feel pressured. A: Nice! ______________________________ B: Just wear clean, comfortable casual clothes. It’s a home party, so you don’t need to dress formally. A: Okay. And what should I talk about? B: _____________________________. Try not to ask personal questions like age, salary or marital status unless they bring it up first. A: That’s really helpful! _____________________ B: No problem! Have a great time at the party! You can arrive on time or 5-10 minutes late. Should I bring a gift? What about clothes?/What clothes should I wear? You can talk about food, movies, or hobbies. Thank you very much. 1.7.2013 Now it's your turn to be creative! We've learned about French parties. Now, let's think about our own culture. In pairs, brainstorm some tips for attending a party in China. Then, create a short role-play to give advice to a friend. Use the example on the screen to help you start. ‹#› Step 4: Post-reading (1e) Create and act out a short role-play conversation using the tips. Conversation example A: What should I take with me to the party? I'm a bit nervous. B: Don't worry! You could take some fresh fruit or a small bunch of flowers. A: That's a good idea. Thank you! 1.7.2013 Now it's your turn to be creative! We've learned about French parties. Now, let's think about our own culture. In pairs, brainstorm some tips for attending a party in China. Then, create a short role-play to give advice to a friend. Use the example on the screen to help you start. ‹#› Step Five Cloze Test It's so great to hear _________ 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 ___________(embarrass) experiences at a party last month. I'd like to share some tips ______ you. First, you shouldn't arrive early to a party. It's normal to be on time or a few minutes late, but ________(arrive) 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 _________(surprise) to see me! He was still getting everything ready. from embarrassed for arriving surprised Second, it's important _________( 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 _______ the party. I was so _________(embarrass)! Third, you should always try to dress ______ the occasion. At that party it was __________(surprise) to see how ______(nice) everyone was dressed. It was summer, so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. But everyone else was dressed so well ______ I felt silly. to bring for embarrassed for surprising nicely that Fourth, it's best not to ask ________(person) 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 _______(marry), 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 _______I mean as soon as you get here! personal married what Step 5: Summary & Homework Today's Summary ✅ We learned5 key tipsfor attending French parties. ✅ We compared French party etiquette with Chinese party manners. ✅ We practiced giving advice using the "You should..." structure. Your Homework 📝 Write a short email (about 80 words) to a foreign friend. 📝 In the email, give them3 practical tipsfor attending a Chinese party. 📝 Follow the structure:Topic sentence + Details(like Nancy's email). 1.7.2013 Great role-plays, everyone! Let's quickly summarize what we learned today. We now know five important tips for French parties and we've compared them with our own customs. For your homework, I want you to write a short email to a foreign friend, giving them three tips for a Chinese party. Try to use the same clear structure as Nancy's email. ‹#› $