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牛津高中英语
(模块六 ·高二上学期)
Welcome to the Unit
板块: 教学设计—课件
Unit
3
Unit 3
课件描述:
本课件通过Quiz、阅读和生动的图画来描述不同的问候方式以及文化差异的概念,增强直观性,为该板块设置了丰富而生动的语言情景,从而扩大课堂容量。
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A quiz on cultural difference
1)In Western countries, it’s unusual to give tips. ( )
2)Westerners tend to avoid using13( )
3)Nodding your head up and down always means yes. ( )
4)Usually, one should never give a clock as a gift in China. ( )
5)Never point to anything with your foot in Vietnam (越南). ( )
6)You can pass something to an older person with one hand in Korea. ( )
7)In Canada, it’s OK to arrive early if you are invited to someone’s house ( )
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Can you match the ways of
greeting with the countries
Holland
putting their hands together
and bowing slightly
Thailand
kissing each other on one
cheek and then the other
The USA
greeting each other by touching
noses
South America
hugging each other
The Middle East
shaking hands with
each other
Japan
bowing to each other
Read the passage to do T or F questions:
(1) Greetings are meant to show friendship and respect.
(2) Possibly the most unusual way for people to greet each other is to put one’s hands together at the chest.
(3) Handshake was first used in the Middle Ages.
(4) In the United States, people shake hands when they meet important people.
(5) The Europeans shake hands gently.
T
F
T
T
T
When it comes to the first impression, a
proper greeting is of the utmost importance.
Before you group together all English-
speaking people, remember there are many
differences greeting manners between
Various countries. For example, Americans
like a strong handshake that shows respect,
as well as a simple.
short reading
What do Americans/the British/Australians
like doing to show respect
greeting, ie. ‘Hello, nice to meet you’. Or
‘ Hi, my name is John.’ On the contrary, the British prefer a brief but firm handshake associated with a formal greeting such as ‘Good monrning, Mr Blair. How are you ’. Australians also differ with people commonly preferring a simple ‘G’day(Good day) in casual situations. Whether you are introducing yourself to others or seeing an old friend, it is important to use the proper greeting according to the different cultures and situations.
Discussion
As a Chinese, if you are not
familiar with greetings from
other countries, what might happen
Maybe we would feel embarrassed;
we might be involved in awkward
situations like…
Homework:
Read the passage in Part A on page 123 in Workbook.