内容正文:
Unit 6 Crossing Cultures
(新人教)英语
八年级下册
Section B (1a-1e) Reading
Learning Objectives
思考参加外国聚会前需要了解哪些礼仪,掌握相关词汇;能够理解邮件的主要内容,即给好友介绍参加法国聚会需要了解的礼仪;
理解邮件的主要目的和特征;能够理解段落主题句的特点、功能和意义,以及段落中心句和段落中其他句子的关系;
给外国朋友简单介绍中国聚会的礼仪和习俗;理解语言是文化的重要组成部分,并认识到语言是联结不同文化背景的人的桥梁,提升英语语言学习的内驱力。
通过本课时学习,我能够:
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What are the pictures about?
parties in foreign countries
What should you know before you attend a party in a foreign country?
table manners
greeting manners
dress code
rules to follow
party activities
... ...
Lead in
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Tick the topics that you think are important.
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
What do you know about party manners in France?
arrival time
gifts
how to dress
conversation
topics
English or French?
Pre-reading
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Skimming
Skim the passage and answer the questions.
1. What is the text type of this passage?
A. a post B. an e-mail
2. Who writes the email and who is the receiver?
3. What’s the email mainly about?
4. What’s the structure of this passage?
This email is from Nancy to Diana.
Some tips about party customs in France.
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Scanning
Read Nancy’s email about party manners in France. Underline the topic sentences.
1b
arrival time
gifts
how to dress
conversation topics
language use
Para.1
General introduction
Para.2-6
Five tips
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Careful-reading
Read Para. 1 and answer the questions.
1. How did Nancy feel at the beginning of her stay in France?
She was a little lonely.
2. How did she feel at the party last month?
She felt embarassed.
收到...信件, 得到...消息
起初
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Careful-reading
Read Para. 2-4 and answer the question.
2. What were the three mistakes that Nancy made at the party?
First, she arrived 10 minutes early.
Second, she didn’t bring a gift.
Third, she was not dressed properly.
shouldn’t arrive early;
be on time or a few minutes late
bring a gift, like
chocolates or flowers
dress for the occasion, usually dress nicely
be on time 准时, 按时
get...ready 把…准备好
thank sb. for...因…感谢某人
依据场合着装
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Careful-reading
Read Para. 5-6 and answer the questions.
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?
We shouldn’t ask personal questions, such as age,
family, whether they are married, and money.
Because using French can help you develop closer relationships.
avoid personal questions;
safe topics: food and culture
use French whenever you can
It’s best (not) to do sth. 最好(不)做某事
最后但同样重要的
确保, 保证
帮助很大
建立更亲密的关系
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Careful-reading
How to support the topic sentence?
topic sentence
(idea)
example
explanation
support
support
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Read and complete
Read again and complete the mind map with the tips from the email.
1d
shouldn’t arrive early;
be on time or a few minutes late
bring a gift, like
chocolates or flowers
dress for the occasion, usually dress nicely
avoid personal questions;
safe topics: food and culture
use French whenever you can
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Post reading
In pairs, use the mind map in 1d to brainstorm tips for Chinese parties. Give each other advice on what to do.
1e
Getting along with others
use Chinese
Arrival time
Arrive on time or a little earlier;
It’s impolite to arrive too late.
How to dress
Dress neatly;
Avoid overly casual outfits.
Conversation topics
Topics to avoid: politics, age, income;
Safe topics: food, work, hobbies. trips, ...
Gifts
Bring a gift (fruit, tea, snacks);
Avoid clocks or white flowers.
Attending Chinese parties
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Sample
A: What should I take with me to the party?
B: You could take some fruit or flowers.
A: Do you know when to get there?
B:Arrive a few minutes early or on time.
A:Got it! What about clothes? How should I dress?
B: For a home party, jeans and a T-shirt are okay. For a formal one, wear a dress or a shirt. What do you think are safe conversation topics?
A: Talking about our daily life is OK.
B: Besides, do you know how to get along with others at the party?
A: Smile and say hello first.
B:Thanks a lot! Your advice helps.
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Post reading
Compare and discuss the similarities and differences in party manners between China and France
French people
Chinese people
not arrive early
follow the dress
code and try to
look stylish
not usually
keep offering
food to guests
bring gifts
thank the
host after
the party
arrive early
dress neatly to
show respect
encourage guests to eat more
There are some similarities between French and Chinese party manners, such as ...
However, there are also some differences. For example, ...
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Thinking
What can you learn from Nancy’s experiences of being in a new country?
Learn about the local customs and party manners
Follow what others do (like arriving on time or dressing nicely).
Bring small gifts when visiting someone.
Use their language even a little bit to be friendly.
Always think about how people do things differently in new places.
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Exercise
用单词的适当形式填空。
1. Here are some topics ________ (avoid) when you are on vacation.
2. Hey, what’s your ________ (arrive) time? I’ll pick you up at the station.
3. Many French people are quite ________ (privacy).
4. They helped me to learn more about the ________ (custom) here.
5. It’s normal _______ (feel) nervous before a big exam. Try to relax!
6. You’ d better not ask others ________ (person) questions.
7. Remember to ask for help ______ (nice), and they’ll be more willing to help you.
8. They couldn’t afford to buy a big house when they got ________ (marry).
to avoid
arrival
private
customs
to feel
personal
nicely
married
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Exercise
根据汉语意思完成句子。
1. 这里许多人说英语,但是如果你用法语,就可以与他们培养更亲密的关系。
Lots of people speak English here, but you can _________ ________ _____________ with them if you use French.
2. 准时或迟到几分钟都是正常的,但是早到可能产生问题。
____ _______ to be on time or a few minutes late, but _______ _____ can cause problems.
3. 你应该总是试着为这个场合着装。
You should always try to ________ ______ the occasion.
4. 我们应该学习良好的餐桌礼仪,因为它们体现了我们对他人的尊重。
We should learn good ______ _________ because they show our respect for others.
5. 她的耐心在帮助小男孩完成作业方面起到了很大作用。
Her patience _____ ____ _____ ____ in helping the little boy finish his homework.
develop closer relationship
It’s normal
arriving early
dress for
table manners
went a long way
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Homework
Must do:
Choose to do:
1. Recite the key words and sentences of this lesson.
2. Write a 70-word short article to compare (对比) 3–5 differences between
Chinese and French party manners.
Do a survey on table manners at French parties.
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