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Unit5 Culture shapes us!
4 Good manners
Identify and use key vocabulary related to being a good host and a polite guest in different cultures.
Understand and follow practical etiquette tips for home visits in Western and other cultural contexts.
Write a polite letter asking for advice on manners and a helpful reply with clear suggestions.
Discuss and compare good manners in their own culture and other countries.
Learning Objectives
Towards the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Lead-in
Answer the two questions.
1.How do you usually treat a guest in your home?
I usually tidy up my house first, offer them drinks or snacks, and talk with them to make them feel comfortable.
2.How are you treated when you visit a friend’s house?
My friend usually opens the door for me, offers me something to eat, and shows me around their home.
Pre-reading
Answer the question
If a foreign friend comes to your home, what should you pay attention to?
politeness
cultural
differences
language
food and drinks
…
While-reading
Read the passage and answer the question.
1.What type does this passage belong to?
A letter.
2.Who writes the letter?
Li Ming, Dong Fang, and Mr Manners.
While-reading
Read the passage and answer the question
1.What is Li Ming’s role?
host
2.What is Dong Fang’s role?
guest
host
host
guest
guest
While-reading
Read the passage and fill the table.
Mr Manners’ tips for Li Ming Mr Manners’ tips for Dong Fang
• _____________your house
• open __________for your guest
• offer your guest_____________________
• serve____________________
• make him________________
• _____________to your guest
• _______________the television • bring________________
• follow________________________
• don’t_________________________
• offer to help_________________
• write_________________________
While-reading
Mr Manners,
I’m a Grade 9 student. My Australian pen pal is coming to Beijing next week. I invited him for dinner at my home, and he accepted. What should I do to make him feel welcome? How can I be a good host?
Li Ming
Dear Li Ming,
A good host always tries to make guests feel welcome. Here are some tips for you. Tidy up your house before your guest arrives. Open the door for your guest. Offer your guest something to drink or eat like tea, lemon juice, coffee, fruit, or snacks. Don’t ask your guest to serve themselves in the kitchen. Instead, serve your guest at the table. Make him feel at home. Talk to your guest. That’s why you invited him. Don’t turn on the television. It’s okay in China, but it’s considered rude in Western cultures.
Mr. Manners
While-reading
Mr Manners,
I’m a student visiting Russia. I’m going to stay here for three months. One of my classmates has invited me to stay overnight at her house. It will be my first time visiting a Russian house. What should I do to be a polite guest?
Dong Fang
Dear Dong Fang,
Here are some suggestions for you.
Bring a small gift, such as sweets or flowers.
Follow the rules of your host’s home. Do what your host asks you to do. Don’t be noisy, especially at bedtime. Offer to help prepare dinner. Write a thank-you note after your visit. Visiting a local family is a great way to experience another culture. Remember to be yourself and have fun.
Mr Manners
While-reading
Read the passage and fill the table.
Mr Manners’ tips for Li Ming Mr Manners’ tips for Dong Fang
• _____________your house
• open __________for your guest
• offer your guest_____________________
• serve____________________
• make him________________
• ___________ to your guest
• _______________the television • bring________________
• follow________________________
• don’t_________________________
• offer to help_________________
• write_________________________
tidy up
the door
something to drink or eat
your guest at the table
feel at home
don’t turn on
a small gift
the rules of your host’s home
be noisy, especially at bedtime
prepare dinner
a thank-you note after your visit
talk
While-reading
Write T or F
F
Li Ming is going to visit his Australian pen pal.
Mr Manners,
I’m a Grade 9 student. My Australian pen pal is coming to Beijing next week. I invited him for dinner at my home, and he accepted. What should I do to make him feel welcome? How can I be a good host?
Li Ming
While-reading
Write T or F
F
As a guest, you should bring a small gift like sweets or flowers.
Follow the rules of your host’s home. Do what your host asks you to do. Don’t be noisy, especially at bedtime.
While-reading
Write T or F
F
It’s polite to be noisy at bedtime when staying at someone’s house.
Dear Dong Fang,
Here are some suggestions for you.
Bring a small gift, such as sweets or flowers.
While-reading
Complete the letter
Mr Manners received a letter from Sam. Complete Sam's letter.
Mr Manners,
I’m Sam from Australia. I am going to _______next month. My Chinese friend has invited me to his home. It will be my first time going there. How can I be a polite _______? Can you give me some advice?
Sam
China
guest
While-reading
Write a reply
Try to help Mr. Manners write a reply.
Dear Sam,
It’s great that you’re going to visit your Chinese friend! Here are some tips to be a polite guest:
Enjoy your visit and have fun!
Mr. Manners
Discuss with your desk-mate.
While-reading
Write a reply
Try to help Mr. Manners write a reply.
Dear Sam,
It’s great that you’re going to visit your Chinese friend! Here are some tips to be a polite guest:
Enjoy your visit and have fun!
Mr. Manners
1.Bring a small gift, like some sweets, fruit, or a small souvenir from Australia. It shows you care.
2.Greet the family politely when you arrive. A smile and a friendly “Ni hao” will go a long way.
3.Remove your shoes before entering the house, as this is common in many Chinese homes.
4.Wait for the host to invite you to sit down and start eating. Don’t help yourself to food unless they offer.
5.Try a little of everything that is served to you. It shows you appreciate their hospitality.
6.Thank the host and their family before you leave, and send a short thank-you message later.
Post-reading
Role-play: Be a Good Host / Guest
Student A: You are a host from Canada, inviting a Chinese friend to your home.
Student B: You are a guest from China, visiting a Canadian friend’s home for the first time.
Work in pairs.
Create a short dialogue (3–5 minutes) using the etiquette tips from the lesson.
Focus on:
How the host makes the guest feel welcome.
How the guest behaves politely.
Perform your dialogue for the class.
Show time!
Show time
Checklist Stars
Language(语言正确)
Pronunciation(发音标准)
Body language(使用肢体语言)
Creation(有创意)
Excellent Great Good
Language points
I invited him for dinner at my home, and he accepted.
invite sb. for sth. 表示 “邀请某人参加某事”
invite sb. to do sth. 表示 “邀请某人做某事”。
例句:
She invited me for a walk.
她邀我一起散步。
My friend invited me to join her birthday party.
我的朋友邀请我参加她的生日派对。
Language points
2. What should I do to make him feel welcome?
make sb. feel + adj. 使某人感觉……
make 后接宾语和不带 to 的动词不定式作宾补,表示 “使某人做某事”;feel welcome 表示 “感觉受欢迎”。
例句:
The teacher’s words made me feel confident.
老师的话让我感觉很自信。
Language points
3. Offer your guest something to drink or eat like tea, lemon juice, coffee, fruit, or snacks.
offer sb. sth. / offer sth. to sb. 给某人提供某物
offer 表示 “主动提供”,后可接双宾语或 to 引导的间接宾语。
例句:
She offered me a cup of tea. = She offered a cup of tea to me.
她给我端了一杯茶。
Language points
4. Don’t ask your guest to serve themselves in the kitchen.
serve oneself 自助取餐,自我服务
help oneself 自用;自取;随便吃
例句:
You can serve yourself drinks here.
这里饮品可以自行取用。
Help yourself to some fruit.
随便吃点水果。
Language points
5. Instead, serve your guest at the table.
instead 是副词,常位于句首或句末,表示 “相反地、取而代之”。
instead of是介词短语,其后接名词、代词或v.-ing,表示“而不是”。
例句:
I didn’t go to the cinema. Instead, I stayed at home and read a book.
我没去看电影,而是待在家里看书。
Try your best instead of giving up.
全力以赴,不要放弃。
Language points
6. It’s okay in China, but it’s considered rude in Western cultures.
be considered + adj./n. 被认为是……
consider doing sth 考虑做某事
例句:
Yuan Longping is considered a great scientist in the world.
袁隆平被认为是世界上一位伟大的科学家。
I consider learning a new skill.
我考虑学习一项新技能。
Exercise
一、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空
1. My friend invited me ______ (join) her birthday party last week.
2.The warm smile from the host made me ______ (feel) at home immediately.
3. Daming, you can serve_____ (you) anything in this restaurant.
4. My parents are considering (take) us somewhere cool in the coming summer holiday.
to join
feel
yourself
taking
Exercise
二、根据句意完成句子
1.这个有趣的故事让我们都笑了起来。
2.他主动提出帮我搬这个重箱子。
3.我们没有乘公交车,而是步行去了博物馆。
4.这位年轻的医生被认为是这个领域的专家。
The funny story made all of us laugh.
He offered to help me carry the heavy box.
We didn't take the bus; instead, we walked to the museum.
The young doctor is considered an expert in this field.
Write a short paragraph (80–100 words) about a time you were a good host or a polite guest.
Rewrite the reply to Sam in your own words, using at least 5 new words from the lesson.
Basic homework
Extended homework
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