M6U3READING

Body language
food and clothes
festivals Cultural differences
greeting ways …
body language
wedding customs
Get into the text
An interview
Skimming
Go through the dialogue quickly and then find some important information. Let’s focus on “where” “who” “what” 1. Where does this dialogue take place? 2. Who are involved in this dialogue? 3. Where do they come from? 4. What are being talked about?
different to receive Conclusion: It is _________ presents in China and in the western countries.
Weddings in Korea
to ensure good luck a live hen ____________________ They have to drive bad spirits a live rooster away _________________
Further reading
Read the interview carefully to find some detailed information about cultural differences and finish task one on the work sheet.
the UK
Review&Lead-in: Act them out&Guess the countries!
various ways of greeting
Thailand USA
South America
the Netherlands
Middle East
Japan
Where, where!
a
joke about greeting
Body language in Brunei
What should you do instead of pointing with your first finger in Brunei?
Many countries’ people point finger with their first __________. however in Brunei
open the present as soon as he receives it
the USA do the same thing
If not, why to see the receiver’s reaction
we think it’s strange
presents:
It is ______ rude not to open a present when someone gives you one in the west.
Skimming
1. Where does this dialogue take place? In the student centre 2. Who are involved in this dialogue? Where do they come from? Ma Li is an exchange student in Japan. Waled is from Brunei, and Peter is from the UK. 3.What are being talked about? Cultural differences
Your wife is Actually, this is a joke caused beautiful! cultural differences by c_________ __________.
Reading:
Wedding customs
Food and clothes
Festivals
Thanksgiving Day in United States, a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November, precedes (在…前面)Black Friday. It is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal, which includes a turkey, potatoes, pumpkin pie and vegetables. Thanksgiving Day is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have. ( [pəˈreɪd]游行) Thanksgiving Day parades are held in some cities and towns on or around Thanksgiving Day. Some parades or festivities also mark the opening of the Christmas shopping season. Some people have a four-day weekend so it is a popular time for trips and to visit family and friends.
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What else is mentioned about customs in Brunei?
Take off the shoes ____________________before going into someone’s house. What’s the reaction of those from the west?
Festivals: Bonfire Night
the UK (celebrated in ______)
Time: _________________________ on November 5th every year Food: _________________________ hot dogs and other food Activities: _____________________ light large fires outside; gather around; have a party; set off fireworks
Discussion
We are in a world full of cultural differences and similarities. When faced with the differences, what attitude should we take ?
Weddings in Brunei Differences in a wedding reception in Brunei? sit in The bridegroom and the bride __________ separate areas _____________. No ________. alcohol Play _________ for a long time, sometimes loud drums throughout the night ____________________.
Tea culture in Britain
To British people, tea is an essential part of their life. It is said that British people spend about a third of their time with tea, served with delicious tea cake. Unlike Chinese people, British like to drink tea regularly and timely. After working and studying for a long time, they usually stop to rest for 15 to 20 minutes, drink a cup of tea, and eat some dessert. This is Britain’s unchangeable tea break.
Islamic custom in Brunei Brunei is located in southeastern Asia. Special climate and geography which result in attractive touristic resources, such as abundant nature resources and thick atmosphere of Islamic (伊斯兰教), make Brunei the “Arabian Nights” of world. Jamek Mosque(清真寺), is the most famous mosque, whose male-female’s rooms for worship(做礼拜 )can hold 3,500 people. People wash their hands and feet. Muslims have to clean their whole bodies before they get into the worship rooms. It is interesting and special, right?
Special manners in Korea
Greeting: People in Korea meet to bow to each other. They would not be able to lift up head until elders have passed while meeting elders Table manners: Do not touch the chopsticks until the elderly begin to eat. While on the table, do not point at others with chopsticks. It is also a shameful behavior to make too loud noises while eating. Giving or receiving presents: Use both hands when giving or receiving a gift. Gifts are not opened in the presence of the giver, unless you are a very good friend.
skimming
3. Tick the examples mentioned in the conversation
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Greeting ways Receiving presents Eye contact Wedding ceremonies Colors Pointing gestures Taking off shoes before entering a house Bonfire Night
Your wife is so beautiful!
Everywhere is beautiful, for example: the hair, the eyes, the ears and the nose…
Thank where! you! Where,
What’s your right answer?