内容正文:
Unit 6 Crossing Cultures
(新人教)英语
八年级下册
Section B (3a-3c) Writing
Learning Objectives
掌握邮件的完整结构,包括收件人、发件人、主题、邮件正文等核心要素,邮件正文又包括问候语、主体内容、结语及签名等;
根据发件人的需求写一封回信并提供建议,介绍一些基本的中国文化和习俗,包括打招呼的方式、餐桌礼仪、送礼礼仪、适宜的交谈话题等;
与同伴合作,共同修改并完善各自的邮件,关注语篇内容、行文逻辑、拼写及语法等;
能够加深对中国文化的了解,为用英语讲好中国故事,实现文化的双向交流打好基础。
通过本课时学习,我能够:
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Lead in
When visiting a Chinese friend’s home, you’d better bring a small gift. ( )
In China, it’s polite to give a clock as a gift to your friend. ( )
In China, people usually kiss friends on the cheek to say hello. ( )
In China, you shouldn’t stand up to reach for food. ( )
In China, you should start eating as soon as the food is served. ( )
In China, you should wait for older people to start eating. ( )
Read the sentences about Chinese culture and mark T or F.
T
F
F
T
F
T
Tina will visit China for the first time, what may she feel?
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Skimming
Read Tina’s email. Label the different parts of the email.
3a
A. email topic
B. person receiving the email
C. person sending the email
D. sign-off
E. main text
F. greeting
邮件主题
收件人
发件人
结束语
主要内容
问候
B
C
A
F
E
D
Why does Tina write to Yaming?
Tina will be staying with the Zhaos for two weeks. She wants to ask for some advice from Yaming.
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Read for details
Read Para.1 and answer the question.
Why is Tina a little nervous?
Tina is nervous because she will stay with the Zhao family for two weeks.
Any advice on what to say to her about her feeling?
• I understand your feelings!
• Take it easy. Don’t be nervous.
• I understand your worries, but just
be relaxed! Everything will be fine.
• ...
40 多岁
到达,着陆
in one’s + 整十的复数:
在某人几十多岁时
the+姓氏复数:...夫妇/一家人
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Read for details
Read Para.2 and answer the question.
How many worries does Tina have?
What are they?
Three.
Worry 1: bring gifts or nor
Worry 2: right table manners
Worry 3: good conversation topics
be worried about (doing) sth. 担心(做)某事
第一印象
look forward to (doing) sth. 期待(做)某事
Any advice on how to show good manners?
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Thinking
Brainstorm what shows good manners when visiting a Chinese friend. Discuss your ideas with a partner.
3b
It’s important for us to show good manners when we visit friends. In China, ...
It is important to ... .
It is polite/ impolite to ... .
You’d better ... .
It is best (not) to ... .
You should/ shouldn’t ... .
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Brainstorm what shows good manners when visiting a Chinese friend. Discuss your ideas with a partner.
3b
Aspect Good manners
Greetings
Table manners
Giving gifts and receiving gifts
Conversation topics
Try to greet others by saying "Ni hao." in Chinese.
Greet people starting from the oldest to the youngest.
Wait for the host or the elderly to start eating first.
Praise the host's cooking to show your appreciation.
Bring a gift when visiting friends.
Choose gifts like fruits, tea, and local specialties.
Share positive news and happy events.
Talk about family, hobbies, and travel experiences.
Pre-writing
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Pre-writing
Imagine you are Yaming. Write an email to Tina to give some advice.
3c
Tina's email
Yaming’s reply
tina@student.com
yaming@student.com
Welcome to China—Advice offered!
Hi Tina,
Cheers,
Yaming
Tina’s feeling
Tina’s worries
Tina’s expectation
show welcome & understanding
Give advice
(giving gifts, table manners & conversation topics)
Express wishes
Beginning
Body
Ending
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Writing
Beginning
(welcome & understanding)
Body
(Give advice)
Ending
(express wishes)
Welcome to China! I'm so excited to see you too! /
I’m so happy to hear from you. Welcome to China!
gifts
greeting
table manners
conversation topics
I know you are worried about the manners in China. I’d like to give you some useful advice. /
I understand your worries, but take it easy. Here is some advice for you.
In China, it’s polite to say “ni hao” and shake hands when you meet someone for the first time.
It’s best to bring a small gift, such as ... .
Something nice from your hometown would be a good idea. ...
For table manners, you should wait for... . Don't point with ... . Also, it’s impolite to talk with your mouth full.
It’s good to talk about safe topics, such as ... .
It's best to avoid personal questions.
I hope my advice will help you. Just relax and be yourself, and you’ll be a welcome guest! See you soon!
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Writing
Hi Tina,
Welcome to China! I’m so excited to hear you are coming to China soon. I fully understand your worries, but take it easy. Here is some advice for you.
When you see the Zhao family, it’s polite to say “ni hao” and shake hands. If you want to give gifts, you could bring something cultural from America, but avoid things like clocks and umbrellas. During dinner, wait for the elders to start eating, and remember never to put your chopsticks straight into the rice.
It’s also good to talk about safe topics, such as your hobbies or what you like about China. The Zhao family enjoys sharing their lives too. It's best to avoid personal questions. As you get used to these customs, you may still experience some surprises. Cultural shocks can sometimes help you discover amazing things.
I’ll be waiting to meet you soon!
Best wishes,
Yaming
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Writing
Hi Tina,
Welcome to China! I'm so excited to see you too! I know you are worried about the manners in China. I’d like to give you some useful advice.
In China, it’s polite to say “ni hao” and shake hands when you meet someone for the first time. It’s best to bring a small gift for the host, such as fruit or flowers. Something small and nice from your hometown would be a great idea, like some local snacks or a postcard from your city.
For table manners, please wait for the elders at the table to start eating first. Don’t point at others with your chopsticks, and it’s impolite to talk with your mouth full of food.
During conversations, you can talk about safe topics like food, hobbies, music, or the beautiful places you want to visit in China. It’s better to avoid asking personal questions about age or money.
I hope my advice will help you. Just relax and be yourself, and you’ll be a welcome guest! I can’t wait to meet you soon!
Best wishes,
Yaming
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Post-writing
Share and evaluate your writing with the checklist.
Checklist
Contents Stars
Main text Beginning: Welcome and feelings ☆☆☆
Body: Advice on good manners ☆☆☆
Ending: Best wishes ☆☆☆
Other parts of an email ☆☆☆
In total (总分)
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Homework
Must do:
Choose to do:
1. Recite the key words and sentences of this lesson.
2. Polish your writing according to the checklist and your partner's feedback.
Discuss what other advice you can give about visiting a Chinese family.
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THANK YOU
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