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Unit 6　
Crossing Cultures
第五课时　
Section B(2a—3c)
八年级 英语（下）
Lead in
2a
Write down the negative forms of the adjectives in the box using un- or in-/im-.
Vocabulary in Use
safe formal proper possible friendly direct
tidy healthy perfect important common correct
un-: unsafe, ….
im-/in-: informal, improper, …
unsafe, unfriendly, untidy, unhealthy, unimportant, uncommon
improper, informal, impossible, indirect, imperfect, incorrect
2b
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the adjectives in brackets.
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 certainly ______ if you enjoy yourself at their party. (happy)
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)
patient
improper
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.
normal last manner proper challenge
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 very bad__________.
normal
properly
manners
normal last manner proper challenge
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!
Lastly
challenging
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!
Think and Share
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
Why is politeness so important
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
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.
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
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 ● table manners
● giving gifts ● 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".
...
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 you for the meal" (谢谢你的款待 - Xièxie nǐ de kuǎndài) when you finish.
table manners
giving gifts
In China, it's important to bring a gift when visiting someone's home for the first time or for a special occasion.
Good gifts are fruit, tea, or something nice from your own country.
Use both hands to give and receive a gift. It shows more respect.
Often, the host may politely refuse the gift once or twice before accepting it.
conversation topics
You can talk about hobbies, recent interesting life stories, or Chinese traditional culture like festivals and customs.
Avoid talking about others’ privacy, such as income, weight, or family conflicts.
Don’t make inappropriate comments on sensitive topics like politics or religion.
If you don’t know much about a field, listen more and comment less.
3c
Imagine you are Yaming. Write an email to
Tina to give some advice.
To:
From:
Subject:
tina@
yaming@
Re: Home visit-Help needed!
如何写与文化 、礼仪等相关的文章
本单元的主题是“ 跨文化交流 ”,要求学生能够根据不同国家的文化、习俗和礼仪 ，在不同场合中表现得体 。与此相关的写作通常有:
①向外国朋友介绍中国的礼仪和习俗 ;
②就不同文化场合的礼仪 ,给他人提供建议 ;
③分享自己在不同文化场合下的经历。
Hi Tina,
So glad to hear about your upcoming trip! Don't be nervous— Chinese hosts are generally very understanding with foreign guests. Here's some advice.
Bringing a gift is necessary. Something from America or nice tea would be perfect. Remember to use both hands when presenting it.
Sample
For table manners, you should wait for the elders to eat first. Try all dishes offered, and avoid sticking chopsticks upright in plimenting Mrs. Zhao's cooking will be much appreciated.
Good conversation topics include food, Chinese culture, and school life. It's best to avoid politics or private information. Showing interest in their son's studies or the grandmother's health would be thoughtful.
A few extra tips: take off your shoes when entering the house, and remember that being respectful to elders is highly valued in Chinese culture.
Most importantly, relax and be yourself! Your thoughtful nature already shows you're a wonderful guest. The Zhao family will surely appreciate your efforts.
Have a fantastic time in Shanghai!
Best wishes,
Yaming
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Language points
1、I’m so excited, and I can’t wait to congratulate them. 我很激动，等不及要去祝贺他们了。
congratulate
congratulate sb. 祝贺某人
congratulate sb. on sth. 因某事祝贺某人
congratulate sb. for doing sth. 祝贺某人做某事
My mother congratulated me on my great success.
妈妈祝贺我取得了巨大的成功。
2、person receiving the email 收件人
receive v. 收到，其后直接接宾语。
She received a camera as a twenty-fifth birthday gift.
她收到了一部照相机作为她25 岁的生日礼物。
I received a letter from my friend yesterday.
我昨天收到了朋友的信。
accept 接受 指被给予者经过考虑而愿意接受,通常指主观上的接受,常与表示邀请或建议的词连用
receive 收到 指客观上收到(信件、礼物等),不涉及被给予者是否愿意接受
辨析receive与accept
I received a job offer, but I didn’t accept it.
我收到了一份工作邀请，但没接受。
3、sign-off.
在电子邮件、信件等书面交流中，“sign-off” 指的是结尾的 “结束语、落款问候语”。以下是不同场景下常用的 sign - off 表达，按正式程度分类：
1)正式场景（商务邮件、官方信函等）:
Sincerely/Yours sincerely/Yours faithfully/Best regards
2)半正式 / 日常场景（朋友、同事、熟人之间的邮件 / 信件）:
Regards/Best wishes
3)非正式场景（亲密朋友、家人之间）:
Cheers/Take care/See you soon
4、Mr and Mrs Zhao are both in their forties, ...
赵先生和赵太太都四十多岁，...
in + 形容词性物主代词（my/your/his/her/our/their） + 整十数复数（twenties/thirties/forties/...），表示 “在某人几十多岁时”。
They started their own business when they were in their twenties. 他们在二十多岁时创办了自己的公司。
My parents still love traveling in their forties.
我父母四十多岁了还喜欢旅行。
5、Cheers, Tina.再见，蒂娜。
cheers在文中作为邮件结束语，意为“再见”。
We chatted for a while then said cheers.
我们聊了会儿，然后道别了。
cheers还可以意为“干杯 ”
They clinked glasses and said “Cheers!”
他们碰杯并说了 “干杯！”
cheer可以作动词，意为“欢呼、喝彩、为某人 / 某事表达兴奋或支持”。
The crowd cheered loudly when the team won.
球队获胜时，人群大声欢呼。
cheer还可以指“使高兴、鼓舞”，常用搭配 “cheer sb up”。
She tried to cheer him up after he failed the exam.
他考试失利后，她努力让他振作。
Homework
1．Write 10 sentences using the negative adjectives we learned today.
2．Revise and polish the email you wrote in class.Add more details and check for
grammar errors.

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