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Unit 6　
Crossing Cultures
第二课时　
Section A(3a—3d)
八年级 英语（下）
What aspects would you think of when it comes to the culture and customs differences
greetings
table manners
food
punctuality
gift-giving
Lead in
How different do people greet / eat / treat time / give gifts... in different countries
Look and Say
eat with chopsticks
eat with a knife and fork
eat with fingers
be serious about time
can be a little late
watch the video
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
Free Talk
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.
Hongli: Good to know! Could you tell me the proper way to use a knife and fork too
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 host starts.
He should thank the host and say that everything was delicious.
Sam is from London and knows a lot about English table manners. He is helpful and willing to share his knowledge.
Make notes about having dinner at a friend’s house in the UK.
3b
Before the meal
During the meal
After the meal
bring a small gift ;
wait for the host to start
hold the knife in the right hand and the fork in the left
thank the host and say everything was delicious
3c
Listen to the conversation. Then role-play it.
3d
Imagine that your foreign friend is going to have dinner at a Chinese person's house for the first time. Use the tips below to give him or her some advice.
Wait for older people to start eating.
Sit up straight. Keep your elbows off the table.
Do not stand up to reach for food. Ask others to pass you the dish.
Use serving chopsticks and spoons to take food from shared dishes.
A: I'm going to a Chinese friend's house for dinner. Could you give me some advice on table manners
B: Sure! First,...
Useful Esxpressions:
Could you tell me ... / You can/could...
Don’t...unless.../If you ..., you can...
It’s polite/rude/... to do sth.
When you...,you can/should ...
Sample
A: I’m going to a Chinese friend’s house for dinner. Could you give me some advice on table manners
B: Sure! First, you should wait for the older people to start eating before you begin.
A: Oh, good to know! How should I sit at the table
B: It's polite to sit up straight and keep your elbows off the table.
A: OK. What if the food I want is far away
B: Don't stand up to reach for it. Just ask someone to pass you the dish.
A: That makes sense. And how could I get food from the shared plates
B: Remember to use the serving chopsticks and spoons, not your own.
A: Thanks! That's really helpful.
B: No problem. And most importantly, enjoy the meal and have a great time!
Language points
1、But English table manners are so confusing that I‘m a little worried.但是英国的餐桌礼仪太令人困惑了，我有点担心。
confusing 意为“令人困惑的；难以理解的”, 修饰对象通常是事物、现象、情况等。
The instructions for this game are really confusing.
这个游戏的说明真的很难懂。
confused 意为 “感到困惑的，迷茫的”，主语 / 修饰对象通常是人，强调人的内心感受。
He had a confused look on his face when he heard the news.
听到这个消息时，他脸上露出困惑的表情。
so... that “如此……以至于”，引导结果状语从句，so后接形容词或副词。
The math problem was so difficult that none of the students could solve it.
这道数学题太难了，以至于没有一个学生能解出来。
He ate so quickly that he forgot to use a knife and fork properly.
他吃得如此快，以至于忘了正确使用刀叉。
2、 Bring a small gift, but don’t bring food unless the host asks you to. 带个小礼物,但不要带食物,除非主人让你带。
unless conj. 除非；如果不 引导条件状语从句,相当于if. . . not
Don’t easily make a promise unless you can keep it.
= Don’t easily make a promise if you can’t keep it.
不要轻易许下一个诺言，除非你可以信守它。
3、Could you tell me the proper way to use a knife and fork too 你能告诉我正确使用刀叉的方法吗
proper 是形容词，意为“恰当的；正确的”
What’s the proper time to arrive at a dinner party
参加晚宴的合适时间是什么时候？
还可表示 “真正的；严格意义上的”
A proper English breakfast includes bacon, eggs, and toast.一顿正宗的英式早餐包含培根、鸡蛋和吐司。
4、 Sit up straight.坐直。
sit up 是固定短语，意为“坐直”， 其后的straight 作副词，意为“笔直地”。
The teacher told the student to sit up in class.
老师让学生在课堂上坐直。
5、 Keep your elbows off the table. 不要把手肘放在桌上。
keep... off 使不碰到；使避开
Please keep your hands off the wet paint.
请不要用手触碰未干的油漆。
I couldn’t keep my eyes off the lovely dog.
我的目光无法从那只可爱小狗身上移开。
keep off. . . 使……让开,不让……接近
Keep off the grass.
请勿践踏草地。
The medicine will keep off bugs.
这个药可以防虫。
Homework
1．Write a letter to a foreign friend giving advice about attending a Chinese wedding.Include at least 5 pieces of advice.
2．Observe and take notes on table
manners in your own family or when
dining out.Be ready to share your
observations in our next class.

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