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Lesson 2 Special Occasions
UNIT 3
CELEBRATIONS
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
grasp the tip of listening—listening for specific information;
read and talk about special occasions;
know how to express congratulations and give thanks.
You are invited to a wedding party or a close friend’s birthday party in the UK. What do you need to prepare and what do you need to take into consideration
Active and share
Party advice
Things to bring
Greet and thank the _______when you arrive.
Say _______ when you leave.
Offer _______ and good wishes.
Things to bring
For teenagers: _________________
For adults: wine, beer
Dress ___________
For formal parties
(e.g. graduation /wedding):dress smartly, e.g.
_________________
For informal parties
(e.g.________________________): wear anything you want
Listening for Specific Information
Listening for specific information means to listen for specific words like names, numbers or dates.
Before listening, make sure what kind of information you need to listen for.
Listen for the first time to get the general idea.
Listen again. This time pay attention to the specific information.
Skill Builder
Listen for understanding.
Party advice
Things to bring
Greet and thank the ____ when you arrive.
Say ___________ when you leave.
Offer _________
_______________ and good wishes.
Things to bring
For teenagers: _________________
For adults: wine, beer
Dress ___________
For formal parties
(e.g. graduation/wed-ding): dress smartly, e.g. wear a neat
_________________
For informal parties
(e.g.________________________): wear anything you want
Activity 1 Listen to an interview about plete the information about party advice.
appropriately
black suit and a tie
T-shirts and jeans
snacks, puddings
host
goodbye
your congratulations
Activity 2 Listen again and answer questions.
1. where does the interview take place
A. In the street. B. In the studio. C. At the airport.
2. What do people do at formal and informal parties What are the differences
People _______ and ________________together with a group of close friends during dinner parties. People can_______ , ____________ and ______________ at big parities. People dress ___________ at formal parties and informal parties.
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chat
have a good time
dance
have fun
meet new people
differently
3. What are the rules for attending parties in general
__________ appropriately. _________should bring a bottle of wine or some beer. __________ usually bring snacks or puddings. Don’t be_________. When you arrive, say________ and thank the host for inviting you. __________ yourself and make ____________. Say goodbye and thank them when you leave.
Dress
Adults
Teenagers
late
hello
small talk
Introduce
Focus on function:
Congratulating and giving thanks
Activity 1 List situations where you would congratulate people and/or give thanks. Then listen and identify the situations.
EXAMPLE
At a birthday party
At a graduation party
At a housewarming party
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1. Who will go to the same university according to Conversation 1
A. Wang Lin and Li Hong. B. Wang Lin and Jin Jun.
C. Li Hong and Jin Jun.
2. Where will the students study next according to the monologue
A. In college. B. In junior secondary school.
C. In senior secondary school.
3. In which situation does the monologue take place
A. A graduation ceremony. B. A birthday party. C. A dinner party.
4. Who is the relationshiop between Mrs Chen and Wang Hui according to conversation 2
A. Boss and secretary. B. Collegues. C. Teacher and student.
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Activity 2 Listen to the materials and choose the best answers.
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L:Hi, Wang Lin! W:Hey, Li Hong!
L:This is such a cool party! Thanks for inviting me. And 1. _________________ getting into the university of your dreams!
W:Thank you! ...Oh, have you met Jin Jun before We’re going to be 2. ____________________!
L:Oh, wow! No, I don’t think so. But that is great news! I’m so happy for you both!
J:3. ____________.Good to meet you.
L:Me, too.
J:So, Li Hong, how did you know Wang Lin
congratulations on
at the same university
Activity 3
Ⅰ. Listen to Conversation 1 and fill in the blanks.
Thanks a lot
Ⅱ. Listen to the Monologue and fill in the blanks.
Monologue
As we come to the end of our school year, I would like to _________ all the students of Grade Three and say a few words. I would like to extend ____________ to all our teachers, parents and families, who have done so much for us over the years. We are so __________ to have your love and support. Finally, to all my classmates: ________________ on graduating from ____________ secondary school!
my thanks
fortunate
Congratulations
junior
represent
Ⅲ. Listen to Conversation 2 and fill in the blanks.
Conversation 2
(W=Wang Hui C=Ms Chen F=Wang Hui’s father M=Wang Hui’s mother)
W: Excuse me, Ms Chen
C: Hello, Wang Hui! Well done! That was _________________.
W:Thanks a lot!You’ve met before, but may I introduce you to _________ again?
C: Mr and Mrs Wang! It’s ___________ to see you again.
F: Lovely to see you too, Ms Chen. We just wanted to thank you for your _____________ over the years.
C: Don’t mention it.Wang Hui is a great student.
M: Well,we don’t want to __________ too much of your time. Have a good day.
C: You, too. Enjoy the rest of your day.
W: Goodbye,Ms Chen.
a great speech
my parents
a pleasure
hard work
take up
Activity 4 Complete the Talk Builder. Then write F (formal) next to the expressions that are more appropriate for formal occasions.
Congratulating
___________________ getting into the university of your dreams!( )
That is ____________!( )
I’m so ____________________.( )
______________________________from junior secondary school!( )
Giving Thanks
_________ for inviting me.( )
_________ a lot. ( )
___________________ all our teachers, parents and families.( )
We are ______________ have your love and support.( )
We just wanted to ___________for your hard work over the years.( )
Congratulations on
great news
happy for you both
Congratulations on graduating
Thanks
so fortunate to
I would like to thank
Thanks
thank you
F
F
F
Imagine you are graduating from senior secondary school. Write a speech for the graduation day. Use the expressions in the Talk Builder to help you.
SPEAK
本课结束