(共36张PPT)
Unit 2 Culture shock
Period 4 Speaking & Writing
牛津深圳·广州版 九年级上
Learning objects
Master how to beautify a thank-you letter.
1
Master the expression of talking about similarities and differences.
2
Learn the structure of a thank-you letter.
3
Brainstorming
Lead in
1. The origin–
a monster Nian
2.Eat dumplings
3. Decorate with
paper cuttings, the
spring couplets
4.Set off fireworks,
play lion dance.
The
Spring Festival
Lead in
After watching the video, we learn about the differences between the Spring Festival and Christmas. Can you talk about the similarities between them
similarities
Decoration for the festival
A time of reunion
People’s feelings
A big dinner
Festive air
1. The origin—
Jesus
2.Eat turkey
3. Decorate with Christmas trees, Christmas hat, Christmas stockings.
4. Exchange gifts,
and send Christmas
cards.
Christmas
Discussing similarities and differences
Look at the cartoon and answer the following question.
They are talking about the similarities and differences between them.
Talk time
What are Hi and Lo talking about
A1 Sam, an exchange student, is discussing festivals in the US and China with his Chinese teacher, Mr Li. Read their conversation and practise it in pairs. Pay attention to the words in blue.
Talk time
I think ... is (quite/very/completely) different from ...
In my opinion, the difference is .../the differences are ...
I think … is (sounds) similar to ...
In my opinion, ... is (nearly/almost) the same as ...
The similarity is ... /The similarities are ...
Similarly, …
Summary
When we talk about differences, we use:
When we talk about similarities, we use:
When Mr Li thought that Thanksgiving was partly the same as the Spring Festival in China, What did he say
It sounds similar.
Yes. It’s similar.
Read their conversation again and answer the following questions.
Talk time
When Sam wanted to show his agreement with Mr Li, what did he say
What do you think are the main differences between the Spring Festival and Thanksgiving
Well, we take part in different activities and eat different kinds of food. In China, people usually set off fireworks and eat dumplings. In the US, we usually watch a Thanksgiving parade and an American football game on TV. We also eat turkey.
Read their conversation again and answer the following questions.
Talk time
What did Sam say when he explained the main differences between the Spring Festival and Thanksgiving
What did Mr Li say when he wanted Sam to tell the differences between the two festivals
Keep books closed and talk about the similarities and differences between Spring Festival and Thanksgiving in pairs.
similarities
Come home and have a big dinner
1.Eat dumplings
2.Set off fireworks
1.Eat turkey
2.Watch a Thanksgiving parade
3.Watch an American football game
Talk time
The
Spring Festival
Thanksgiving
A2 In pairs, discuss the similarities and differences between other Chinese and Western festivals.
New Year’s Day
When on the 1st of January
What to do have a big lunch,
eat a lot of delicious food,
go to parties, …
The Spring Festival
When in January or February
What to do eat a lot of delicious food, visit relatives and friends, play with fireworks, get some red packets, …
Talk time
Valentine’s Day
When on the 14th of February
What to do Lovers give the candy,
the flowers or other gifts to each other, …
Lantern Festival
When on the 15th of the first lunar month
What to do play with lanterns,
eat rice balls, …
Talk time
Your American friend wants to take part in a summer camp in China. You find this poster and tell him/her about it. In pairs, ask and answer questions about the summer camp. Use the poster and the questions below to help you.
Speak up
S1: When will the summer camp start
S2: It’ll start on the 10th of July.
…
Speak up
S1: When will the summer camp start
S2: It’ll start on the l0th of July.
S1: How long will the summer camp last
S2: It’ll last for 28 days.
S1: Where will I go
S2: You’ll go to Hangzhou.
S1: What is the schedule
S2: Homestay and study is from the l0th of July to the 31st of July. And sightseeing is from the 1st of August to the 7th of August.
S1: What will I study on weekdays
S2: You’ll study the Chinese language, Chinese art and Chinese cooking.
S1: What will I do at the weekend
S2: You’ll visit museums, have picnics and play sport and games with Chinese students.
Example
Writing
Hello! I’m Brad. I have come back from the USA as an exchange student. In order to express my thanks to my host family, the Hurst family, I have written a thank-you email to them.
Pre-writing
Dear Mr and Mrs Hurst,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I hope to hear from you soon.
Yours,
Brad
I hope you are well. Thank you for looking after me in the US. I really feel like I become part of the family.
I enjoyed my new friends, trips and parties most during my visit. Also, I learnt about American culture as well as festivals.
Since I returned to China, I told my friends about my visit. I really missed my new friends, food, festivals and culture. I’m looking forward to your coming to China some day.
Pre-writing
A thank-you email
Read Brad’s thank-you email. And conclude the outline of a thank-you email.
Pre-writing
Summary
介绍留学经历
1.待在寄宿家庭________________________________
2.组织很多活动________________________________
3.参加聚会________________________________
4.体验西方节日________________________________
5.在语言方面有困难_____________________________
stay with a host family
organize a lot of activities
go to a party
experience western festivals
have difficulty with the language
个人收获及感受
1.有价值的教育经历_______________________________
2.有很多美好的回忆_______________________________
3.更了解美国文化____________________________________
4.在英语口语方面取得进步____________________________
5.结交很多外国朋友_______________________________
a valuable education
have many great memories
understand more about American culture
make progress in spoken English
make many foreign friends
Summary
1. 描述个人经历：I admit that America was a big culture shock for me.
仿写：我承认一开始我在语言方面有困难。(admit that…)
________________________________________________________
2. 阐述个人收获：I learned more about education in the UK.
仿写：我学到了很多关于美国文化的知识。(learn about)
________________________________________________________
Summary
I admit that at first I had difficulty with the language.
I learned a lot knowledge about American culture.
重点句子
3. 表示感谢：Thank you for organizing a lot of activities for me in my spare time.
仿写：感谢你们帮助我提高英语口语。(thank sb. for doing sth.)
_______________________________________________________
4. 表达个人期望：I'm looking forward to your coming to China.
仿写：我期待再次见到你们。(look forward to)
_______________________________________________________
Summary
Thank you for helping me improve my spoken English.
I'm looking forward to seeing you again.
Summary
写作模版
Dear ________,
I hope you are well. / How are you / How are your studies / is everything I’m writing to thank you for __________.
During ___________, you __________. What’s more, you __________. Another thing that I can’t forget is that you __________. / There is also one other thing that I will always appreciate. That is _________.
Thank you / Thanks a lot for your kindness again. I hope ________ some day.
I hope to hear from you soon. / Give my best regards to _____________.
Yours,
___________(name)
假如你是王森，作为交换生在美国学习期间寄宿在Miler夫妇家，刚刚学习期满回国。请你根据以下内容提示，给Miller夫妇写封感谢信。词数80左右,信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
【内容提示】
1. 生活上，Miler夫妇给你提供了舒适的居住环境和可口的饭菜让你感觉你是家庭中的一员；
2. 学习上，Miller夫妇经常帮助你学习口语，举办周末派对来帮助你更加了解美国文化；
3. 此外，Miler夫妇对中国文化感兴趣，你们经常在空闲时谈论文化冲击，这些给你留下了美好的回忆。
Exercise
Step 1: 激活词汇
你能想起与短文有关的学过的词汇吗？试一下吧！
1. 照顾
2. 交换生
3. 给某人提供某物
4. 居住环境
look after/take care fo
2. exchange student
3. provide sb. with sth./provide sth. for sb.
4. Living conditions
Guide
Step 1: 激活词汇
你能想起与短文有关的学过的词汇吗？试一下吧！
5. 习惯于(做)某事
6. 帮助某人(做)某事
7. 对……感兴趣
8. 此外
5. get/be used to (doing) sth.
6. help sb. with/do sth.
7. be interested in…
8. in addition
Guide
Step 2: 精彩结构
运用以下结构，可以让你的文章更出彩哦。
1. 不定式to do表目的“为了”
【例】为了躲避沙尘暴，大家都待在家里。Everyone stays at home to keep away from the sandstorm.
【译】我写这封信是为了感谢你们对我的照顾。
I’m writing this letter to thank you for looking after me.
Guide
2. I’m glad that….意为“我很高兴…”
【例】我很高兴我通过考试了。
I’m glad that I passed the exam.
【译】我很高兴你们对中国文化感兴趣。
I’m glad that you are interested in Chinese culture.
Guide
Step 3: 谋篇布局
本文为感谢信，开头与结尾要注意写信的格式。信的内容主要是记述Miler夫妇在“你”寄宿期间所做之事，宜采用______________ (时态)，以第________人称为主。
一、二
一般过去时
Guide
Dear Mr and Mrs Miler,
How are you I'm writing this letter to thank you for looking after me in the US when I was an exchange student there.
During my stay, you provided me with comfortable living conditions. Mrs Miller always cooked delicious food for me. You made me feel like part of the family, so I got used to the life there easily. You often helped me with my spoken English, and you held weekend parties which
Example
helped me know more about American culture. In addition, I’m glad that you are interested in Chinese culture. We often talked about culture shock in our spare time. All these have left me a good memory
Thank you for your kindness again. Wish you all the best.
Yours
Wang Sen
Example
Homework
Finish the writing exercise paper.
Relationship should be absorbed and fusion of culture, is not the plunder and conquest.
Reflection
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