牛津高中英语牛津高中英语

( 模块六 · 高二上学期 )

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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 differenceA quiz on cultural difference

1)In Western countries, it’s unusual to 1)In Western countries, it’s unusual to give tips. ( )give tips. ( )

2)Westerners tend to avoid using13( )2)Westerners tend to avoid using13( )3)Nodding your head up and down 3)Nodding your head up and down

always means yes. ( )always means yes. ( )4)Usually, one should never give a clock 4)Usually, one should never give a clock

as a gift in China. ( )as a gift in China. ( )5)Never point to anything with your foot 5)Never point to anything with your foot

in Vietnam (in Vietnam ( 越南越南 ). ( )). ( )6)You can pass something to an older 6)You can pass something to an older

person with one hand in Korea. ( )person with one hand in Korea. ( )7)In Canada, it’s OK to arrive early if you 7)In Canada, it’s OK to arrive early if you

are invited to someone’s house? ( )are invited to someone’s house? ( )

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No

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Yes

No

No

Can you match the ways of greeting with the countries?Holland putting their hands together

and bowing slightlyThailand kissing each other on one

cheek and then the otherThe USA greeting each other by touching

nosesSouth 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.

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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 manydifferences greeting manners between Various countries. For example, Americans like a strong handshake that shows respect,as well as a simple.

short readingWhat 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.