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Unit 6 Crossing Cultures
Section B 1a—1e 3a—3c
Objectives
To understand French party manners.
To respect the cultures of other countries.
Answer the following questions:
1. Is it polite to be late for a party in India
2. What is the proper way to greet people in Japan
3. Is it polite to ask about someone’s age in Western countries
Warming up
What should you know before you attend a party in a
foreign country 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
1b
Read Nancy's email about party manners in France. Underline the topic sentences.
Identifying topic sentences
A topic sentence gives the main idea of a paragraph. It usually appears at the start of a paragraph, but it can also appear later on. Identifying the topic sentences can help you quickly understand a text.
To diana@
From nancy@
Subject Re: How's life in France
Hi Diana, It's so great to hear from you. Life in Paris is pretty good! I was a little lonely at first, but I'm starting to make some friends. They helped me to learn more about the customs here after I had some embarrassing experiences at a party last month. I'd like to share some tips with you. First, you shouldn't arrive early to a party. It's normal to be on time or a few minutes late, but arriving early can cause problems. Once, I arrived 10 minutes early to a party. Usually that's the polite thing to do, right But my friend looked so surprised to see me! He was still getting everything ready.
To diana@
From nancy@
Subject Re: How's life in France
Second, it's important to bring a gift when you visit someone. When I attended my friend's party, I didn't bring anything. It wasn't his birthday, but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers to thank him for the party. I was so embarrassed! Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion. At that party it was surprising to see how nicely everyone was dressed. It was summer, so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. But everyone else was dressed so well that I felt silly.
To diana@
From nancy@
Subject Re: How's life in France
Fourth, it's best not to ask personal questions unless you know the person well. Many French people are quite private. They don't like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make. Food and culture, however, are safe conversation topics. Last but not least, make sure you use French whenever you can. Lots of people speak English here, but you can develop closer relationships with them if you use French. It's very important in their culture. I found that even a simple “merci” goes along way! You'll see what I mean as soon as you get here! Au revoir！ Nancy
1. How did Nancy feel at the beginning of her stay in France
2. What were the three mistakes that Nancy made at the party
3. What should you not ask about when talking to someone in France
1c
Read the email again and answer the questions.
She was a little lonely at first.
She arrived 10 minutes early to a party. When she attended her friend's party, she didn't bring anything. She was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts.
Don‘t ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make.
4. Why does Nancy ask Diana to speak in French whenever possible
5. What can you learn from Nancy's experiences
You can develop closer relationships with them if you use French.
First, you should know the cultures of this country. And you can speak this language of this country.
Read again and complete the mind map with the tips from the email.
1d
Attending
French parties
Gifts
Arrival time
How to dress
Conversation
topics
Getting along with
others
shouldn’t arrive early
try to dress for the occasion
food and culture
use French
bring a gift
A: What should I take with me to the party
B: You could take some fruit or flowers.
1e
In pairs, use the mind map in 1d to brainstorm tips for Chinese parties. Give each other advice on what to do.
3a
Read Tina's email to Yaming. Label the different parts of the email.
email topic B. person receiving the email
C. person sending the email D. sign-off
E. main text F. greeting
To yaming@
From tina@
Subject Home visit—Help needed!
Hi Yaming, One more week to go! I'm so excited to see you. I'll meet the Zhaos as soon as I land in Shanghai. I'll be staying with their family for two weeks, and I'm a little nervous! Mr and Mrs Zhao are both in their forties, and they have a son who is younger than me. His grandmother also lives with them.
B
C
A
F
E
To yaming@
From tina@
Subject Home visit—Help needed!
Could you give me some advice Should I bring a gift In America, we usually bring the host something small, like food. Is that a good idea Also, what are the right table manners What are some good conversation topics in China Is there anything else I should know I'm worried about doing something silly. It could give people the false impression that I'm a rude person. First impressions are so important that I don't want to say or do anything wrong! I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon! Cheers, Tina D
Brainstorm what shows good manners when visiting a Chinese friend. Discuss your ideas with a partner.
3b
greetings table manners
giving gifts conversation topics
It's important for us to show good manners when we visit friends. In China,…
3c
Imagine you are Yaming, Write an email to Tina to give some advice.
Language points
1. It's so great to hear from you. 很高兴收到你的来信。
hear from意为“得到……消息”，后接指人的名词或代词，相当于get/receive a letter/message from
It's always great to hear from you.
能收到你的来信总是很让人高兴。
2. At that party it was surprising to see how nicely everyone was dressed. 在那个派对上，看到大家都穿得那么漂亮，我感到很惊讶。
(1)nicely作副词，意为“漂亮地；令人愉快地”。
The project is progressing nicely. 这个项目进展顺利。
(2)nice作形容词，意为“美好的;美妙的”。
That is a nice spot for a house. 这里是建房的好地方。
3. It was summer, so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. 当时是夏天，我只穿了一件简单的上衣和短裤。
blouse作名词，意为“(女式)衬衫或短上衣”。
She wore a silk blouse with a pencil skirt. 她穿了一件丝绸衬衫搭配铅笔裙。
注意：blouse通常指女装，而男式衬衫用shirt。
4. Many French people are quite private.
许多法国人十分不喜欢谈论私事。
private作形容词，意为“不喜欢谈论私事的；私人的”，通常作定语修饰名词。
Those are his private papers. 这些是他的私人文件。
5. They don't like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make.他们不喜欢别人问他们的年龄、家庭，他们是否已婚或赚多少钱。
(1)whether作连词，表示“是否”，用来引导宾语从句。
I'll see whether she's at home. 我来看看她在不在家。
拓展：whether还可意为“不管……(还是);或者……(或者)”。whether与or连用,引导让步状语从句，意思是“不管是……还是”。
Whether you like it or not, you'll have to do it.
不管你喜欢还是不喜欢，你都必须做这件事。
(2)married作形容词，表示“已婚的;婚姻的”。
常见用法：be married 已婚 get married 结婚
6. person receiving the email 收件人
receive作动词，意为“收到”,其后通常接名词作宾语。
I didn't receive a letter from him yet. 我还没有收到过他的信。
7. main text 正文
main作形容词，意为“主要的”。
The main reason for his success is hard work.
他成功的主要原因是努力。
拓展：mainly作副词，意为“主要地”,用于修饰动词。
They eat mainly fruit and nuts. 他们主要吃水果和坚果。
8. It could give people the false impression that I'm a rude person.
可能会给人留下我粗鲁无礼的假象。
false作形容词，意为“错误的；不真实的”。
False information can mislead people. 虚假信息会误导人。
9. Cheers，Tina 再见，蒂娜
cheers作感叹词，意为“再见；干杯”。
Cheers! Let's celebrate! 干杯！我们一起庆祝吧！
拓展：cheer既可作动词，意为“庆祝”，也可作名词，意为“欢呼”。它常用于体育赛事、庆祝活动或日常鼓勋场景。
The crowd cheered when the team scored. 球队得分时，观众欢呼起来。A loud cheer came from the stadium. 体育场传来一阵响亮的欢呼声。
1. My mother bought a beautiful silk ______ for my aunt on her birthday.
A. shirt B. blouse C. dresses
2. I don’t know ______ he will come to the party tomorrow. Let’s wait and see.
A. that B. if C. whether
B
C
I. 单项选择。
Exercise
Homework
Write a letter to your friends，and tell him/her about a Chinese custom.

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