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Writing Writing a letter to explain cultural misunderstandings

2014江苏英语考试说明解读 2014年江苏英语考试说明在书面表达示例部分多了读写任务作文，这一作文类型在2013年的考试说明上是没有的，将阅读与写作有机地结合，通过阅读所给材料的有关信息，进而对比信息进行加工，并结合平时积累的相关信息知识，按照任务要求谋篇布局，完成指定的写作任务。

Learning goals and structure of this class

Cultural misunderstandings What causes the embarrassing situation? Cultural misunderstandings cultural differences.mp4

Main idea Reading taboos The essay is about___________________ The breaking of a taboo is usually upsetting or embarrassing for the person concerned and the people around him or her

What are included in a taboo? Questions for better understanding(para1) What is a taboo? 01 02 What are included in a taboo? 03 What may be the results of breaking a taboo?

Have a better understanding of the passage(para2) Find other examples showing normal customs but maybe unusual to Chinese: Thailand & parts of South-East Asia Japan North America & the UK

When in Rome, do as the Romans do! summary How can we avoid cultural misunderstandings? Keep in mind: what we can and what we can’t do the local culture and customs When in Rome, do as the Romans do!

Format Writing a letter of apology Writing a letter of apology Baita senior High School, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China 222300 Writer’s address 24 Otc. 2013 Date Dear ______, I’m writing to apologize for… An opening We did not realize that… An explanation I feel sorry for… Ending Yours sincerely, Writer’s name _______

Dear Mr Singh, I’m writing to apologize for any misunderstandings that occurred when I showed you around Beijing the other day. I felt rather strange when you would not shake hands with me. I did not realize that there are some taboos in different countries and cultures. After reading a magazine article, I know that people from India do not shake hands with their left hands. I should not have held out my left hand to you. And I now know you do not eat beef because of your religion. I feel very sorry for not having known these taboos earlier. I hope you can forgive me for all these misunderstandings. I hope our next meeting will be happier. Yours sincerely, Melody Sample

Writing You may discuss with your partner. Writing a letter of apology to Takashi (from Japan) to explain cultural misunderstandings. You may discuss with your partner.

What makes a good writing? Interactive checking To the point 1.Grade the essay with A/B/C 2.Mark the matching item with a Proper structure Good sentences Tidy and clear handwriting What makes a good writing?

Dear Mr Takashi, I am writing to apologize for any misunderstandings that occurred when I showed you around Beijing the other day. I noticed you were a bit upset when I put the business card in my pocket without looking at it. And I did not know why you bought so many gifts. After reading a magazine article, I know that Japanese people give out their business cards when they greet others and they would like others to look at their cards carefully. So I should have read your card before I put it in my pocket. And I also know why you bought so many gifts. Because gift-giving is expected in Japan and on a trip, you must bring back lots of gifts. I feel very sorry for not having known these taboos earlier. I hope you can forgive me for all these misunderstandings. I hope our next meeting will be happier. Yours sincerely, Leo

Homework Write a letter of apology to one of your teachers/parents/ friends to explain a misunderstanding. Send to 553026520@qq.com

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