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How do Chinese people greet each other in formal situations? Lead-in

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Thailand South America Middle East USA The Netherlands Japan

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Why do you think people in different countries greet each other in different ways? Lead-in

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chopsticks Chinese chopsticks Western fork and knife Other customs that are different in different parts of the world

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Chinese weddingKorean wedding Wedding in Western countries

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Japanese Arab

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Cultural differences greeting ways eating and clothes festivals wedding customs body language

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Cultural differences

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Please go through the dialogue quickly and then answer several questions. (1)Which country is Waled from? (2)Where does Peter come from? (3)What does Ma Li think about learning about cultural differences? Fast reading

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(1)Which country is Waled from? (2)Where does Peter come from? (3)What does Ma Li think about learning about cultural differences? He is from Brunei. He comes from UK. She thinks it a good way to understand more about each other.

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Fast reading: Scan the text and choose the best answer according to the text. (1)Ma Li Waled and Peter chat with each other________. A in the student center B at a meeting C on the Internet D in the street (2)When you receive a present from a friend in the UK you should________. A open it immediately B put it aside and open it later C refuse it immediately D give it to another one to keep it for you

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(3)What do people think can ensure good luck for the marriage in a wedding in Korea? A a live rooster B a live hen C a dead rooster D a dead hen (4)Which finger should you use to point in Brunei? A the first finger B the second finger C the thumb D the last finger (5)Bonfire Night is held in which country? A America B In Korea C In China D In the UK

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Careful reading: T or F questions (1)In Korea if the hen laid an egg during the ceremony it will be considered lucky for the new couple. (2)In Brunei at wedding receptions the bride and the bridegroom will sit together. (3)In Brunei soft drinks tea coffee and alcohol will be served at wedding receptions. (4)Even though people share the same language in America and England all their customs are not alike. (5)People celebrate Bonfire Night on December 5th every year in the UK. November in separate areas

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Detailed reading

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to see the receivers reaction If not, strange, rude the UK the USA open the present the moment he is given it do the same Part One (lines 1-15)

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Part Two (lines 16-32) What are the differences in a wedding between Korea and Brunei?

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CountryCulture In Korea Roosters are ________to drive bad spirits away from the wedding ________while hens are thought to ________good luck for the marriage. In Brunei At wedding receptions men and women sit in________ areas. Alcohol are not ________ They will play loud drums to celebrate the wedding for hours and even __________the night. supposed ceremony ensure separate permitted throughout

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If you went to a wedding in____, you wouldnt expect any alcohol. A. The USA B. the UK C. Italy D. Brunei

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Part Three (lines 33-40) 1. How should you point in Brunei? A. B. C. D. 2. You dont have to take off your shoes before going into someones house.

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Part Four (lines41-52) 1. When will it be celebrated every year? 2. What will people do On November 5 th every year. People light large fires outside,and everyone gathers and has a party. There are plenty of fireworks, and everyone eats hot dogs and other food that can be cooked over the fire.

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Do you think it necessary or not to learn about cultural differences? Why? Discussion :

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to broaden our horizons ; to get a better understanding; to help strengthen relations with; to avoid unnecessary mistakes and embarrassment; to communicate freely and effectively; to be a polite person Benefits of learning cultural differences:

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Writing turkey :Brunei 150 Nowadays, cultural differences is becoming a hot topic, as more and more people are interested in it. Here Ill give you some examples._______________________ __________________________________________________________________

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Homework 1.Finish the composition 2.Please search for more cultural differences. 3.Review what we have leant today.

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