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Unit 12 Culture Shock
Destinations
A quiz about the UK:
1. How many countries does the UK consist of A. two B. three C. four
2. What’s the full name of the UK
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Scotland
England
Wales
N. Ireland
The Republic of Ireland
The UK
An independent state
Edinburgh
London
Cardiff
Belfast
Dublin
3. Which is the longest river in England A. The River Avon
B. The River Thames
C. The River Seven
4. Generally, what’s the weather like in the UK
A. Too cold B. Too hot
C. Neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer
Animals found in Australia
wombat
platypus
dingo
There is really lively culture scene here
film industry
outstanding painter in Australia
Sidney Nolan
Patrick White
world-class writer & dramatist
world-class writer
Peter Carey
famous actor
Mel Gibson
famous actress
Nicole Kidman
Great director
Peter Weir
Bruce Beresford
director
How can we visit both the two faraway places in a short time
-- Virtual journey: read and share information.
Platform
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Step 1: Read and take some notes.
Group 1~4: Read the letter in Lesson 1 Visiting Britain, and take some notes about British people’s food, tipping, money, accommodation and humour.
Group 5~8: Read the radio show in Lesson 4 The New Australians, and take some notes about Australian culture, food, animals, economies, outdoor sports, art and literature, bad points, and so on.
You may take notes of all the points above, or you may just choose some of them as you like.
Reading Strategies: Taking notes while reading
To identify facts (true statements) and opinions (descriptive adjectives):
e.g. Kangaroos are tasty too! It’s unfair. (opinions)
Most Australians live on the coast. (facts)
To record the main words in the notes, but not the entire sentence.
e.g. text: I think we should consider staying in the English countryside for a few nights as I know you enjoy hiking.
notes: enjoy hiking, stay in countryside
Step 2: Exchange information
Platform
Exchange your seats and share the information you just got from the text in Lesson 1 or Lesson 4 with your new partner. Remember to also take notes of what your new partner tells you. You are going to report to the class what you have learnt from your new partner.
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Step 3: Report to the class
-- Report to the class what you have learnt from your partner and your own opinion about the place.
Then tell us: which place would you like to visit if you had an opportunity Britain or Australia
Visiting Britain
Food
Tipping
Money
Accommodation
Humour
The New Australians
Culture
Food
Animals
Economies
Outdoor sports
Art and literature
Bad points
Step 4: Write an informal letter
Suppose you are now staying in Britain or Australia, and you like it there very much. Write an informal letter to a friend of yours, and invite him or her to visit you. Introduce one or two interesting things of the place.
Sample
Dear Brenda,
(Part 1: introduction– chat, questions…)
Thank you for your last letter! I’m so glad to know that you enjoy your life and study in your high school. I’m also doing great here in Australia. But the only problem is, I miss you so much! Hey! Why don’t you come to Australia this summer vacation I ensure you that you’ll have a fantastic time here!
(Part 2: reason for inviting– give your advice)
Although it will be winter here at that time, which makes it impossible for us to play with the kangaroos in the wild or go surfing in the sea, we can still have a lot of fun.
I remember you are extremely interested in art and literature, aren’t you If so, you’ll find a broad choice of opera, drama, classical concerts, rock concerts…in Sydney. What’s more, the food in Australia is brilliant! We call it “fusion food”, which means a mixture of Southern European food and Southeast Asian food.
Anyway, just come and you won’t regret. Well, the dinner’s ready, so I have to stop here. Write to me soon! I’m really looking forward to meeting you in Australia.
Lots of love,
Selena
Now write your letter, use the texts in Lesson 1 and Lesson 4, and Writing Help 3 on Page 91 to help you.
(Part 3: an excuse to finish the letter)
