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课件网) Unit 6 Crossing Cultures Section B How do we show respect to other cultures (3a-3c) Learning Objectives In this lesson you will: 1. get the key details from Tina’s email. 2. talk about Chinese home-visiting customs. 3. learn to write an email with correct format, using the manners discussed to give advice as Yaming to Tina. Free Talk Have you ever visited a friend’s home Share one of your experiences! The following questions can be talked about. Whose home did you visit When and why did it happen What gift did you bring and why did you choose it What topics did you talk about What other activities did you do Was there anything unforgettable during the visit I once visited my best friend's home for her birthday. I brought her a plant because it lasts longer than flowers. We talked about our future plans and watched a movie. The most unforgettable part was when her cat jumped into my lap! When visiting a Chinese family for the first time, is it necessary to bring a gift What gifts are suitable What do people usually say when they arrive at the host’s home What are important table manners in China What are good conversation topics when chatting with a Chinese family Are there any topics that are better to avoid When is a good time to leave after a meal Is it polite to leave immediately after eating Think and Share 3a Read Tina's email to Yaming. Label the different parts of the email. A. email topic B. person receiving the email C. person sending the email D.sign-off E. main text F. greeting B C A F E D Read the main text and match the main idea with the correct paragraph. Asking for advice on gift-giving, table manners, topics and so on. Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Tina's upcoming stay in Shanghai and brief introduction of the Zhaos. Expecting Yaming's reply. More questions for details. How long will Tina stay with the Zhao family How does Tina feel about staying with the Zhao family How old are Mr and Mrs Zhao What kind of gift does Tina consider bringing to the Zhaos For two weeks. She feels a little nervous. They are in their forties. Something small like food. 3b Brainstorm what shows good manners when visiting a Chinese friend. Discuss your ideas with a partner. greetings giving gifts table manners conversation topics It's important for us to show good manners when we visit friends. In China, ... greetings Greet the family members of the host politely, starting with the elders. Use greetings like "Nín hǎo", "Uncle", or "Aunt". Keep a smile and sincere eye contact when greeting. When leaving, say goodbye politely to the host and their family, such as "Thank you for your hospitality, goodbye". ... table manners Wait for the host to tell you where to sit and when to start eating. Don’t make noise while eating. When picking dishes, choose the ones in front of you or close to you. Don't stick your chopsticks straight up in your rice bowl. Place them on the table or a rest. Say "Thank y ... ...
