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课件网) Unit 6 Crossing Cultures Section A How different are our cultures (3a-3d) Learning Objectives In this lesson you will: 1.get the main idea and the target information from the conversation. 2.talk about table manners in different countries using the language you have learned. 3.develop awareness of cultural differences in table manners and learn to respect different customs. Brainstorm What aspects would you think of when it comes to the culture and customs differences greetings table manners food punctuality gift-giving Look and Say How different do people greet / eat / treat time / give gifts... in different countries eat with chopsticks eat with a knife and fork eat with fingers be serious about time can be a little late There are different dining customs around the world. Watch the video and guess what the last country is. It is Thailand. Free Talk What do you know about English table manners If we are invited to have dinner in an English friend’s home, what information should we know to help us behave well Here’s a video to help us. Watch and answer the questions. Should we bring any gifts What kinds of gifts may be welcomed What should we say when arriving Yes, we should. Flowers, a bottle of wine, a box of chocolate, a candle and so on. We should thank the host for the invitation and compliment something in the home sincerely. What should we do after the meal Offer to help clear up. What should be said before leaving Thank the host again and invite the host to your home for dinner. Read the conversation. Why is Hongli worried 3a Sam: What's wrong, Hongli Hongli: I'm having dinner at my friend's house tonight. But English table manners are so confusing that I'm a little worried. Sam: Well, I'm from London. Ask me anything! Hongli: Thanks! Well, first, should I bring something Sam: Yes. Bring a small gift, but don't bring food unless the host asks you to. And remember to wait for the host to start before you eat. Honjli: Good to know! Could you tell me the proper way to use a knife and fork too Because he’s confused about English table manners. Sam: Just hold the knife in your right hand, and the fork in your left. If you get confused, watch what everyone else does. Hongli: OK. Anything else Sam: Hmm. After the meal, thank the host and say that everything was delicious. And, most importantly ... Hongli: Yes Sam: Enjoy yourself! Hongli: Thanks, I will! Why does Sam know so much about English table manners What does Sam suggest Hongli bring to her friend's house How does Sam suggest holding a knife and fork More questions for details. Because he’s from London. Sam suggests that Hongli should bring a small gift. Just hold the knife in the right hand, and the fork in the left. If Hongli gets confused, he can watch what everyone else does. 4. When should Hongli start eating？ 5. What should Hongli do after the meal 6. What can we know about Sam from the conversation？ After the h ... ...
