Phonetics: Assimilation

Phonetics: Assimilation

Phonetics: Assimilation 7. 8.

When Columbus arrived in the Americas, he thought he was in India, so he called the people there “Indians.” Today, we call these people “American Indians.” Reviewing: Quiz on Culture There are many people in the United States today whose ancestors came from Africa as slaves. These people are usually called “Negroes” or “colored people.” 父辈

Immigrants to the United States have had a big influence on the food Americans eat. Two of the most typical foods are the frankfurter and pizza, actually come from France and Italy. Quiz on Culture One group of immigrants that has influenced the United States is the Irish. The Irish holiday of St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 in the United States. Most people recognize that day by wearing something blue, even if they are not Irish.

Game of Puzzle Step 1. Reading “Salad bowl” fast for 2 minutes. Step 2. Do the puzzle. Step 3. Give performance by those who failed.

Puzzle C a n a a m m i g r a n t f l a o r c e l b r a t i o n i n t e a c t a l a d o p e n m n d e d c r e a i v e h o l i d a

Summarize: What is a salad bowl? Why do we say the United States and Canada are like a salad bowl? Analogy Use something easier to understand to explain some similar but complicated idea. Display differences, but stress more on similarities

More Information: Salad Bowl

How to Express: Similarities? Differences?

Listen more: Similarities and Differences (1) Dictation of Main Ideas Take notes while listening. 1. Before 1860, most people________. 2. Cities grew bigger because_______. 3. Immigrants lived_______________.

Little Italy Poles: Little Warsaw

Listen more: Similarities and Differences (1) According to information you’ve got from the maps, tell the similarities and differences in using some signal expressions.

Group work: Words Related to accommodation 1.Put the words given to you on the card in the same categories according to the following: a. university owned accommodation b. private accommodation c. other accommodation 2. Discuss with your partners the differences and similarities for those two kinds of accommodation. Find a secretary to take down what you said by giving a clear list.

Watching time Act I A great little Apartment

Fact or Opinion? Listening and Speaking Time Halls of Residence Self-catering Accommodation 举炊宿舍 Single room Double room No kitchen With kitchen and other furniture

Fact or Opinion? Listening and Speaking Time Self-catering Accommodation University How far? When do I …? Are you an…? Could you tell me…if …? You may consider … Private accommodation

Students’ Union Building Mr. David Listening and Speaking Time

Discussion on personal opinions With all accommodation information collected, what’s your ideal choice? If you ask me, I think…

blender 搅拌机 mugs 杯子 toaster 烤面包机 silverware 银器 coffee maker 咖啡壶 cooking pots 蒸煮罐 Kettle 壶, 罐 saucer 茶托, 碟子 Words referred

Listen more: Similarities and Differences (2) Dictation of Sentences Take notes while listening.

Listen more: Similarities and Differences (2) Similarities: Both festivals are a time for _______________________________. Differences: On the Eve of the Spring Festival, Chinese are a. having__________________________. b. watching________________________. c. setting off_______________________. a huge dinner at grandparents’ place CCTV Spring Festival Special firecrackers family reunion

Differences: On Christmas Eve, Americans are a. decorating_______________________. b. placing__________________________ ___________________________. Listen more: Similarities and Differences (2) Christmas trees Presents for a number of family members under the tree Similar in some ways, different in others. You said it. You are right

Assignments “The similarities and differences for Chinese and American …” 1. Brief Introduction about… 2. …aspects of similarities and differences 3. conclusion 1. Brief Introduction about… 2. Aspects of similarities 3. Aspects of differences 4. conclusion