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Lesson 3 Weddings

When we talk about wedding, what words can you think of ? Brain-storming When we talk about wedding, what words can you think of ?

bridegroom bride

bridegroom bridesmaid best man bride ring bearer flower girl

invitation

Wedding ceremony

entrance

banquet crown Wedding reception

Match the words to their definition: 1 bride 2 bridegroom 3 best man 4 ceremony 5 entrance 6 wedding reception a) a friend of the groom who helps him during the wedding ceremony b) a party to celebrate the marriage ceremony of two people c) a door or gate you go through to enter a place d) a woman who is about to get married or has just got married e) an important social or religious occasions f) a man who is about to get married or has just got married 3 6 5 1 4 2

Read the text quickly and try to remember as much information as you can!

 F F T T F T Decide which ones are true(T) and which ones are false(F). 1. Indonesian families only invite people they have known for a long time. 2. The reception is before the wedding. 3. Guests usually give money as a present 4. In Greek culture , the bridegroom has to ask for the bride’s hand in marriage. 5. The bride and bridegroom’s wedding crowns are made of gold. 6. A piece of ribbon links the wedding crowns together. F F T T F T

Indonesian Weddings

Match the verbs to their meaning have to a) Not necessary don’t have to b) necessary can c) not allowed/not possible can’t d) allowed/possible ought to e) not advisable ought not to f) advisable

Indonesian Weddings What to do: I can go without an invitation. 英语学习辅导报 Indonesian Weddings What to do: I can go without an invitation. I can attend the reception after the ceremony. can I ought to put money into the box at the entrance of the reception. ought to What not to do: I ought not to go to the ceremony without asking first. I don’t have to contribute a lot of money. I can’t drink alcohol at the wedding reception. 英语学习辅导报 21

Greek Weddings

Greek Weddings

before the wedding ceremony Greek Weddings before the wedding ceremony The groom has to ask the bride’s father for his daughter’s hand in marriage. has to during the wedding ceremony should The best man should help put crowns made of flowers on the heads of the couple. A long silk ribbon has to link the crowns to symbolise a happy and long life for the couple. after the wedding ceremony ceremony The guests can attend a wedding reception. can The party can last through the night. can Guests can throw dishes on the floor and put money to the bride’s dress for good luck. can

New words 新娘 bride 新郎 bridegroom 男傧相（伴郎） best man 伴娘 bridesmaid 典礼，仪式 入口 婚礼宴会 请柬 bride bridegroom best man bridesmaid ceremony entrance wedding reception invitation

Language points 收到请柬 应该做某事 参加宴会 不必 穿传统衣服 宴会入口 捐钱 即使 receive an invitation ought to do attend the reception don’t have to do wear traditional clothes at the entrance to the reception contribute money even if

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