合肥二中高中英语组 季娜

The U.K The United Kingdom of Great Britain &Northern Ireland

Before-reading: Quiz. Do you know anything about Britain and the British people?

National flag of the U.K? 国旗：由蓝色旗地和红、白 “ 米 ” 字组成的国旗， 综合了原英格兰（白地红色正十字旗）、苏格 兰（蓝地白色交叉十字旗）和爱尔兰（白地红 色交叉十字旗）的旗帜标志。现国旗的白边红 色正十字代表英格兰守护神圣乔治，白色交叉 十字代表苏格兰守护神圣安德鲁，红色交叉十 字代表爱尔兰守护神圣帕特里克 。

---- God Save the Queen God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen, Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to rein over us: God save the Queen. O Lord our God arise, Scatter her enemies, And make them fall; Confound their politics, Frustrate their knavish tricks, On Thee our hopes we fix: God save us all. Thy choicest gifts in store, On her be pleased to pour, Long may she reign; May she defend our laws, And ever give us cause, To sing with heart and voice: God save the Queen. British National Song?

National flower? rose

The River Thames & Tower Bridge Capital city? London

Cambridge University Oxford University

Premier League Manchester United

Their favorite activity in the afternoon?

They like talking about weather instead of talking about private things. The British people are on time for the meeting.

Do not ask a lady her age. It is a secret. Do not jump the queue. British people always stand in a line. Do not bargain with the British when you are shopping. They don’t like bargaining. Guessing: Three Don’ts in Britain:

Warm -up: Brainstorm Free talk: what kinds of things will interest you while you are visiting Britain?and why? culture shock scenery paparazzi accommodation food Visiting Britain money education Sports

Unit 12 Culture Shock Lesson 1 Visiting Britain Xiaojin, a Chinese girl, is now studying in London for 6 months. She is writing to her Aunt who is coming to visit Britain soon.

Listening for general understanding 1.What is the purpose of the letter? A.To invite Aunt Mei to London B.To introduce some cultural differences to Aunt Mei C.To show respect for Aunt Mei D.To introduce London’s food to Aunt Mei 2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the letter? A.Food in London B.British tipping system. C.British humor. D. Education in Britain. B D

Fast reading to learn: True(T) or False(F)? ( ) 1. You can only eat English food in London. ( ) 2. Aunt Mei is visiting for one week.. ( ) 3. You don’t always need to leave a tip after a meal in a restaurant. ( ) 4. Some British mushrooms aren’t safe to eat.. ( ) 5. British people never laugh. ( ) 6. There are many Chinese restaurants in Britain. ( ) 7. Most British people are friendly. ( ) 8. It is always foggy in London. Can you correct the wrong sentences? T T T T F F F F

Careful reading: answer the questions(pair work) 1. In Britain how do you leave a tip? 2.If you don’t get used to western food in Britain what should you do? 3. What do the British eat for breakfast? 4. What kind of money do you should take for visiting Britain? 5. Do you often laugh after listening to a joke in Britain? Why?

1. In Britain how do you leave a tip? First check your bill to see if a tip is included or not. If it isn’t, leave 10% of the bill-even a bit more if the service is good. 2.If you don’t get used to western food in Britain what should you do? Every town in Britain has at least one Chinese restaurant. You can enjoy Chinese food there.

3. What do the British eat for breakfast? Bacon and eggs with a few slices of toast. 4. What kind of money do you should take for visiting Britain? Traveller’s cheques. May be not. Because you don’t think anything ‘s funny. 5. Do you often laugh after listening to a joke in Britain? Why?

culture shock humor tip accommodation food Visiting Britain money Discussion in four : Task1: What areas in Britain are very different from China in the letter? Compare the differences in detail.Do you like or dislike the differences ? Why? paragraph topics

(1)Revision and Comparison: Communication Workshop (Unit 11 P30) A Formal Letter (to a Newspaper) (2)Write an informal letter to a foreign friend according to Xiaojin’s letter. Task 2:An informal letter

28 Wexford Grove, Tamford. 9 th January,2004 Tamford evening News, 12 Main Street, Tamford Dear Editor, I’m writing to protest about the plan for a new airport… (1)First, the government says…However,in my opinion… (2)No matter what the government says,it is clear that… (3)I think other people should write to … We should do everything we can to stop… I look forward to reading more letters… Yours faithfully, Steve MORGAN Mr Steve Morgan Part 2:Recipient’s (Newspaper’s) address on the left above Part 3:Greeting Part 4:Body part (1)give your reason for writing; (2)write about the problems one by one; (3) write your suggestions for action. Part 5:Formal ending Part 6:Your signature Print your name clearly Part 1:Sender’s address and date on the right above.

Dear Aunt Mei: I can’t believe I’ve been in London… (How are you?etc) First of all, the food…And a word of advice…I think we should…One last thing, I didn’t understand British humor… Anyhow, I’d better get back to work. I ‘m looking forward to your… Love Xiaojin (Yours,Xiaojin) Part 1:Greeting Part 2:Introduction say hello, ask s few personal questions, etc Part 3:Body part give your main reason for writing; Part 4:Informal ending finish it with an excuse to stop writing Part 5:Signing off say goodbye and sign your name

Thinking: What are the differences between the formal and informal writing style? Informal style: more direct; more contractions more colloquial or slang expressions. e.g. yeah, sure, OK, thanks, etc. Formal style: more long sentences more polite words e.g. would you mind, please, etc P44

Homework Ex 4,5,6 on P37( Verb+ing/infinitives) If your English friend is coming to visit you in Hefei, write a letter to him or her giving some advice. You can talk about the weather, customs, accommodation, money, eating out, or travel differences…

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