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Unit 6 Crossing Cultures
Section B How do we show respect to other cultures
(1a-1e) & Vocabulary in Use
Learning Objectives
In this lesson you will:
1.get the main idea and the target information from the email.
2.learn about French party customs and compare them with Chinese ones.
3.analyze the language and perceive the writer’s tone and attitude.
4.learn to respect cultural differences and behave properly in cross-
cultural interactions.
Free Talk
Have you ever attended a party If yes, what kind of parties did you go to
Birthday Party
Wedding Party
Graduation Party
New Year Party
Housewarming Party
Classmates Reunion Party
Did you arrive on time or earlier or late？Why
What did you wear to the party Was there a dress code
Did you bring a gift or not？If yes, what gift did you bring
What other manners did you notice at the party
Talk about one of your experiences about attending a party based on the following questions.
1a
What should you know before you attend a party in a foreign country Tick the topics that you think are important.
□arrival time
□how to thank others
□how to greet the host
□table manners
□safe conversation topics
□what gifts to bring
□how to dress
□topics to avoid
□when to say goodbye
Predict
Look at the following part and answer the questions.
What is it
It’s an email header.
Who writes the email
Nancy.
Who is the receiver
Diana.
Who is probably learning French
Diana.
Is it the first email between them
No, it’s a reply.
What may the email be about
It may be about Nancy’s life in France.
Who is living in France now
Nancy.
Skim Reading
Read the email quickly and figure out the purpose of the email.
Nancy writes the email mainly to:
complain about the French culture and customs.
share some tips about party manners in France.
describe her party experience last month.
invite Diana to France as soons as possible.
Read Nancy's email about party manners in France. Underline the topic sentences.
1b
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.
Hi Diana,
1It'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.
2First, 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.
3Second, 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!
4Third, 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.
5Fourth, it's best not to ask personal questions unless you know the person quite 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.
6Last 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 a long way! You'll see what I mean as soon as you get here!
Au revoir!
Nancy
What’s the structure of the email
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Careful Reading
1c
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
Read the email again and answer the questions.
She felt a little lonely.
First, she arrived 10 minutes early to the party.
Second, she didn't bring anything as a gift.
Third, she dressed in a simple blouse and shorts while everyone else was dressed nicely for the occasion.
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
You should not ask about their age, family, whether they are married, or how much money they make.
It can help develop closer relationships with people in France.
5. What can you learn from Nancy's experiences
1. When in a new country, we should learn about local customs and etiquette to avoid embarrassment and mistakes.
2. Pay attention to social norms like punctuality, gift-giving and proper dressing.
3. Respect privacy and avoid asking personal questions about age, family, marriage and income.
4. Try to use the local language to build closer relationships and integrate into the local culture.
1d
Read again and complete the mind map with the tips from the email.
Arrival time
How to dress
Conversation topics
Getting along with others
Gifts
shouldn’t arrive early;
be on time or a few minutes late
bring a gift;
chocolates or flowers
dress for the occasion
shouldn’t ask personal questions;
safe topics:food and culture
use French as much as possible
Attending French parties
Language Analysis
Find the sentences that give advice and list the sentence pare the strength of advice.
... you shouldn't arrive early to a party.
... it's important to bring a gift when you visit someone.
...you should always try to dress for the occasion.
... it's best not to ask personal questions unless you know the person quite well.
...make sure you use French whenever you can.
What does the last sentence “Au revoir” mean
Why does Nancy choose the language
"Au revoir" is a French phrase that directly translates to "Goodbye" in English.
Nancy uses "Au revoir" instead of the English "Goodbye" for a very specific and clever reason. It's a direct and practical application of the final piece of advice she gives in her email.
By signing off with "Au revoir," she is leading by example. She is not just telling Diana what to do; she is showing her.
Infer Nancy’s overall attitude to French customs and culture based on the languages she used.
A. She is indifferent and shows no interest in learning about French
customs and culture.
B. She is respectful and eager to understand and adapt to French
customs and culture.
C. She is critical and finds French customs and culture difficult to
accept.
D. She is curious but passive, only learning about French customs
when necessary.
Post Reading
1e
In pairs, use the mind map in 1d to brainstorm tips for Chinese parties. Give each other advice on what to do.
A: What should I take with me to the party
B: You could take some fruit or flowers.
Sample
A: Okay, so I'm going to my first party here in China. I'm a
bit nervous. What should I take with me to the party
B: That's a good question. You could take some fruit or a
nice box of tea. It's a common and polite gift for the host.
A: I see. And what about the time Should I arrive on time
B: Actually, for many casual gatherings with friends, it's
often okay to be a little late, like 5 or 10 minutes. But for
a more formal dinner, you should try to be on time or
even a few minutes early.
A: Got it. What shouldn't I talk about
B: It's best not to ask people about how much money they make,
especially when you first meet them. Talking about your jobs
is fine, but asking about salary can be too personal.
A: That's helpful. And what should I wear
B: It depends on the occasion. But in general, it's important to
dress neatly and cleanly. If it's a dinner at someone's home,
smart casual clothes are usually a safe choice.
A: Thanks for the advice! This makes me feel much more
prepared.
B: No problem! Just relax and enjoy yourself.
Oh, and remember to say "谢谢" (Xièxie) to the host when
you leave!
Language Points
1. It's so great to hear from you.
hear from sb 意为“收到某人的来信 / 消息 / 电话”
e.g. I heard from my friend yesterday.
（我昨天收到了朋友的消息。）
She often hears from her sister who lives abroad.
（她经常收到住在国外的姐姐的来信。）
2. They helped me to learn more about the customs here...
custom 意为“习俗；习惯”，作可数名词
e.g. It’s a custom in China to eat dumplings during Spring Festival.
（春节吃饺子是中国的习俗。）
We need to follow the local customs when traveling abroad.
（出国旅行要遵守当地习俗。）
customs还可意为“海关”
e.g. It took us an hour to go through customs at the airport.
（我们在机场花了一个小时才通过海关检查。）
3. ...you should always try to dress for the occasion.
occasion 在本句中作名词，意为“场合”，特指需要特定着装、行为的正式 / 特殊场景。
e.g. It’s a formal occasion, so you should wear a suit.
（这是正式场合，你应该穿西装。）
She bought a new dress for the wedding occasion.
（她为婚礼这个场合买了一条新裙子。）
occasion 还可意为“时机；机会”，指适合做某事的时刻
take the occasion to do sth 趁机做某事
e.g. I waited for the right occasion to tell her the news.
（我等待合适的时机告诉她这个消息。）
He took the occasion to thank his teachers.
（他趁机感谢了他的老师们。）
on occasion(s) 有时；偶尔
e.g. I go to the library on occasion.（我偶尔会去图书馆。）
She visits her hometown on occasions.（她有时会回故乡。）
4. Many French people are quite private.
private 是形容词，意为“私人的、秘密的、私立的;不喜欢谈论私事的”
e.g. private life（私人生活）private conversation（私下谈话）private school（私立学校）private company（私营公司）
privacy 是名词，核心含义是 “隐私；私密空间；独处权”
e.g. You should read the privacy policy before signing up. （注册前你应该阅读隐私政策。）
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.
whether 是连词，意为“是否”，常用来引导宾语从句。
结构：及物动词 / 介词 + whether + 从句（从句用陈述句语序）
e.g. I don’t know whether she will come.（我不知道她是否会来。）
He asked me whether I liked the gift.（他问我是否喜欢这个礼物。）
whether 还可以表示 “不管…… 还是……”，引导让步状语从句。
结构：whether + 从句（常与 or not连用），主句。
e.g. Whether it rains or not, we will go hiking.
（不管下雨与否，我们都要去徒步。）
married 形容词，意为“已婚的；婚姻的”
反义词是 “single（单身的）”。
常见搭配：
be married to sb.：与某人结婚
get married (to sb.)：结婚
a married couple：一对已婚夫妇
married life：婚姻生活
marry 是动词，意为：“结婚；嫁；娶”（强调动作）。
可以作及物动词， marry sb 嫁/娶某人
e.g. She married a teacher last year.（她去年嫁给了一位老师。）
He wants to marry his girlfriend next summer.
（他想明年夏天和女友结婚。）
还可以作不及物动词（表 “结婚” 的动作，不接宾语）
e.g. When are you going to marry （你们打算什么时候结婚？）
6. I found that even a simple “merci” goes a long way!
go a long way”是常用短语，核心含义是 “大有帮助、起很大作用”。
e.g. Kindness goes a long way in daily life.
（善良在日常生活中大有裨益。）
A little patience will go a long way in solving the problem.（一点耐心对解决问题会很有帮助。）
Vocabulary in Use
Write down the negative forms of the adjectives in the box using un- or im-/ in-.
2a
safe formal proper possible friendly direct
tidy healthy perfect important common correct
un-:_________________________________________________
im-/ in-:______________________________________________
unsafe,...
informal, improper,...
unfriendly
untidy
unhealthy
unimportant
impossible
imperfect
uncommon
incorrect
indirect
1. Saying “hi” is an _________ way to greet others. (formal)
2. It is _________ to point at people in many countries. (polite)
3.The host is ceratinly _________ when you enjoy yourself at their party. (happy)
2b
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the adjectives in brackets.
informal
impolite
happy
4. People usually dress in formal clothes when visiting some public places such as concert halls. It is________to wear shorts, short skirts, or jeans there. (proper)
5. In some cultures, it is OK to be late sometimes. People are _________ even if their meetings don't start on time. (patient)
improper
patient
2c
Circle the correct words to complete the conversations.
1. A: Did you understand the rules I found them confused / confusing.
B: I was confused / confusing at first too, but Mr Thompson explained
them to me.
2. A: Isn't it excited / exciting that James will marry Jennifer next month
B: Yes! I'm so excited / exciting, and I can't wait to congratulate them.
3. A: Sally was a little embarrassed / embarrassing just now. She wished
her friend happy birthday on the wrong date.
B: Oh no! That can be embarrassed / embarrassing.
2d
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
In many Asian countries, it is _________for people to eat with chopsticks.There are many rules and traditions about how to use chopsticks_________. Firstly, don't stick your chopsticks into food. That is a very bad _________.Secondly, don't pull dishes close to you with your chopsticks. Thirdly, don't point at others with your chopsticks or wave them about when you talk._________, hold your chopsticks correctly. Using chopsticks looks easy, but it can actually be a little _________. The key thing is to keep trying. With plenty of practice, anyone can learn to use chopsticks well!
normal last manner proper challenge
normal
properly
manner
Lastly
challenging

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