1. 合肥二中高中英语组 季娜

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

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

5. 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。

6. British National Song? ---- 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.

7. rose
National flower?

8. The River Thames & Tower Bridge
Capital city?
London

9. Cambridge University
Oxford University

10. Premier League
Manchester United

11. Their favorite activity in the
afternoon?

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

13. Three Don’ts in Britain:
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:

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

15. 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.

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

17. 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? F T F T F T T F

18. 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?

19. 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.

20. 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.
5. Do you often laugh after listening to a joke in Britain? Why?
May be not. Because you don’t think anything ‘s funny.

21. 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?
culture shock
food
money
humor
Visiting Britain
tip
accommodation
paragraph topics

22. Task 2:An informal letter
(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 .

23. Part 4:Body part Part 5:Formal ending (1)give your reason for writing;
Part 1:Sender’s address and date on the right above.
28 Wexford Grove,
Tamford.
9th January,2004
Part 2:Recipient’s (Newspaper’s) address on the left above
Tamford evening News,
12 Main Street,
Tamford
Dear Editor,
Part 3:Greeting
I’m writing to protest about the plan for a new airport…
Part 4:Body part
(1)give your reason for writing;
(2)write about the problems one by one;
(3) write your suggestions for action.
(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,
Part 5:Formal ending
Steve MORGAN
Mr Steve Morgan
Part 6:Your signature
Print your name clearly

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

25. Thinking: What are the differences between
the formal and informal writing style?
P44
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

26. 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…

27. It’s over, thank you