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Unit 6 Crossing Cultures
Section A 2a–2d
Learning Objectives
识别、朗读跨文化交际词汇,理解并运用描述文化习俗、提出 / 给出建议的核心句型;
能在听力中捕捉印度文化习俗关键信息;能模仿对话,用目标句型谈论印、英文化习俗,正确使用易混形容词与短语,给出赴宴礼仪建议;
以 “介绍中国餐桌礼仪” 为主题设计情景对话;
小组合作整理、分享多国文化习俗,对比中西方差异,提升跨文化理解与语言综合运用能力。
China
Shake hands
and smile.
Review: How do people in different countries greet each other?
France
Kiss three times.
the US
Shake hands.
Kiss each other.
Hug each other.
(New Zealand)
Touch noses.
bow
(Japan)
How do Indian people usually greet each other?
They press their palms together and say “Namaste”.
/pɑːm/ 手掌
/nɑːˈmɑːste/ 有礼了
India
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(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.
/ruːd/ 粗鲁的
/ʌnˈkɒmən/ 罕见的
Complete the sentences about Indian culture.
2a
Because in many Asian, Middle Eastern and Indian cultures, the left hand is seen as unclean.
Why it's rude to give or take things with your left hand?
Giving, taking food, gifts or money with the left hand is impolite and disrespectful.
What else do you know about Indian culture?
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Listen to the conversation and number the pictures in the order of the topics
mentioned.
1
2
3
4
2b
(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.
Listen again and complete the sentences.
2c
greeting
bow
right
knife
chicken
cows
walk
Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
Ella: We heard you're going to India, Peter! How exciting!
Peter: Yes, I'm really excited! You went there last year, right? Can you tell me about their customs?
Ella: Sure! First, they have a special greeting. They press their palms together, bow, and say, “Namaste."
Peter: Wow! I'll remember that.
Ella: Second, you should only use your right hand to eat.
Peter: With my knife and fork?
Ella: Well, people may not use a knife and fork at all. Very often they eat with their hands instead.
Peter: OK! Anything else?
Emma: Yes! People in India often eat a lot of curry. I ate chicken curry there, and it was delicious! But don't expect to eat any beef. Cows are protected in India. They are special to many people.
Ella: And they even walk anywhere they like! While we were there, one walked right in front of our car! It walked so slowly that we had to slow down and follow it!
去印度
告诉我关于……
not…at all 根本不
到处走
在…… 前面
减速
Imagine a friend is going to visit India. Tell him or her about Indian customs.
A: How do people in India greet others?
B: ...
A: What special food do Indian people often eat?
B: ...
2d
Greeting
Popular food
Special animal
Eating habits
In India, people ...
to greet others.
Indian people often eat ...
They eat with ...
... are very special in
India. They ...
What do you think of the Indian culture and customs?
Which surprises you most? Why?
Which do you think is the most acceptable?
I think Indian culture and customs are really special and full of interesting traditions. They have their own unique ways of greeting, eating, and treating animals, which are very different from ours. These customs show the people’s respect for their culture and beliefs
What surprises me most is that cows can walk freely anywhere in India, even in front of cars.
I think the greeting custom of pressing palms together and saying “Namaste” is the most acceptable. It’s a polite and friendly way to greet others, just like our handshakes or bows. Besides, it’s easy to learn and use.
Self-assessment
Checklist
Contents Total stars Your stars
Talk about Indian customs
(谈论印度文化习俗) Greeting ★★★
Popular food ★★★
Eating habits ★★★
Special animal ★★★
Anything you can do better: __________________________________
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Homework
Must do:
Write about an Indian custom you are most interested in, and compare it with one
of your own customs.
Choose to do:
Find more Indian customs on the Internet. And share them in the next lesson.
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