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(共25张PPT)
Unit 6
Crossing Cultures
Section B (1a~1e)
To be able to think about what etiquette to understand before attending foreign parties and master relevant vocabulary; understand the main content of the email, which is to introduce friends to the etiquette they need to know when attending a French party.
01
To based on structured knowledge and textual content, be able to use the target language to briefly introduce the etiquette and customs of Chinese parties to foreign friends.
02
学习目标
Warming up
What should you know before you attend a party in a foreign country
What topics do you think are important
Tick the topics that you think are important.
□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
Pre-reading
Do you know the social etiquette in France
社交礼仪
While-reading
What is the worst natural disaster you know of Discuss it with a partner.
1b
识别主题句
What is the worst natural disaster you know of Discuss it with a partner.
1b
Topic sentences might be in the first sentence of each paragraph.
1
Let’s read and think!
Topic sentence
Topic sentence
A topic sentence is the most important sentence in a paragraph. It tells the main idea of the paragraph. Usually, it is the first sentence of the paragraph.
Supporting details
Supporting details are the sentences that explain, give examples, or add information to the topic sentence. They help us understand the main idea better.
Supporting details
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.
2
It may cause problems for the host.
What does Nancy think of arriving early to a French party
Topic sentence
Supporting details: explain
Supporting details: example
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.
Let’s read and think!
3
Chocolates or flowers.
What do people usually bring to thank the host at a French party
Topic sentence
Supporting details: example
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!
Let’s read and think!
4
Because her clothes were too casual for the party.
Why did Nancy feel silly at the party
Topic sentence
Supporting details: example
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.
Let’s read and think!
5
Questions about their age, family, whether they are married, or how much money they make.
What are some personal questions you should avoid asking French people
Topic sentence
Supporting details: explain
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.
Let’s read and think!
6
It means that even a simple “thank you” in French can help a lot in building relationships with people.
What does the phrase “even a simple ‘merci’ goes a long way” mean
Topic sentence
Supporting details
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 a long way! You’ll see what I mean as soon as you get here!
Let’s read and think!
Read the email again and answer the questions.
1c
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
4.Why does Nancy ask Diana to speak in French whenever possible
5.What can you learn from Nancy’s experiences of being in a new country
She felt a little lonely.
She arrived early to the party, didn’t bring a gift, and didn’t dress nicely for the occasion.
You should not ask about their age, family, marriage or income.
Because using French can help develop closer relationships and it is important in French culture.
We should learn about the local customs and manners.
Read the tips again and match them with the five parts.
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.
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.
Fourth, 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.
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 a long way! You'll see what I mean as soon as you get here!
Arrival time
Gifts
How to dress
Conversation topics
Getting along with others
Read again and complete the mind map with the tips from the email.
1d
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
Read and analysis
了解更多
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.
和你分享一些建议
提前到达
晚几分钟
把一切准备好
有点孤单
收到某人来信
参加派对
看场合着装
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.
带一份礼物
大有帮助
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 a long way! You’ll see what I mean as soon as you get here!
询问私人问题
和某人很熟
安全的聊天话题
最后但同样重要的是
确保；保证
建立更亲密的关系
一……就……
Let’s know more about party manners in France.
Post-reading
In pairs, use the mind map in 1d to brainstorm tips for Chinese parties. Give each other advice on what to do.
1e
You could take some fruit or flowers.
What should I take with me to the party
A: What should I take with me to the party
B: You could take some fruit or flowers.
A: What time should I arrive
B: You should arrive on time, or arrive a little early.
A: How should I dress
B: Dress smartly. Don’t wear shorts or flip-flops.
A: What should I talk about
B: Don't talk about politics or religion, or ask anything too personal. You could talk about food or travel.
Phrases summary
1. 做某事是开心的/正常的/
重要的/令人惊讶的/最好的
2. 得到……消息
3. 有点孤单
4. 一开始
5. 交一些朋友
6. 了解更多
7. 和你分享一些建议
8. 提前到达
9. 准时
10. 晚几分钟
11. 带来麻烦；造成问题
it's great/normal/important/
surprising/best to do …
hear from
a little lonely
at first
make some friends
learn more about
share some tips with you
arrive early
on time
a few minutes late
cause problems
12. 把一切准备好
13. 带一份礼物
14. 参加派对
15. 因……感谢某人
16. 根据场合着装
17. 如此……以至于……
18. 询问私人问题
19. 和某人很熟
20. 安全的聊天话题
21. 最后但同样重要的是
22. 确保；保证
23. 建立更亲密的关系
24. 帮助很大
25. 一……就……
get everything ready
bring a gift
attend a party
thank sb. for sth.
dress for the occasion
so … that
ask personal questions
know sb. quite well
safe conversation topics
last but not least
make sure
develop closer relationships
go a long way
as soon as
Homework
根据1d思维导图中的细节，与同伴谈论法国的派对礼仪。

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