1. LESSON 3 WEDDINGS Zhuang Meiping Wednesday, June 04, 2014

2. "To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part". Western wedding ceremony, ; ;,,, ; ;,, Vow in church

3. bridegroom bride best man crown wedding ceremony wedding reception entrance invitation

4. a) a male friend of the bridegroom who helps him during the wedding ceremony b) a party to celebrate the marriage ceremony of two people c) a circle of flowers d) a woman who is about to get married or has just got married e) customs performed on important social or religious occasions f) a door or a gate that you go through to enter a place g) a man who is about to get married or has just got married wedding reception best man ceremony crown bride bridegroom Guess and match entrance

5. g) a man who is about to get married or has just got married wedding reception best man ceremony crown bride bridegroom Guess and match entrance a) a male friend of the groom who helps him during the wedding ceremony b) a party to celebrate the marriage ceremony of two people c) a circle of flowers d) a woman who is about to get married or has just got married e) customs performed on important social or religious occasions f) a door or a gate that you go through to enter a place a) a male friend of the bridegroom who helps him during the wedding ceremony b) a party to celebrate the marriage ceremony of two people c) a circle of flowers f ) a door or a gate that you go through to enter a place

6. Wedding ceremony

7. Wedding reception entrance

8. Indonesian Weddings

9. What to do: What not to do: I can go without an invitation. I oughtnt to go to the ceremony without asking first. I can attend the reception after the ceremony. I ought to put money into the box at the entrance to the reception. I dont have to contribute a lot of money. I cant drink alcohol at the wedding reception. Indonesian women dont have to cover their heads. Indonesian Weddings can dont have to cant Discuss in groups and report ought to oughtnt to

10. Greek Weddings

11. before the wedding ceremony during the wedding ceremony after the wedding ceremony The groom has to ask the brides father for his daughters hand in marriage. The best man should help put crowns on the heads of the bride and bridegroom. A long silk ribbon that links the crowns is a symbol of a long and happy life for the couple. The guests can attend a wedding reception. The party can last through the night. Guests can throw dishes on the floor and put money to the brides dress for good luck.

12. Role-play (pair work) Group1-2: A Chinese gets an invitation to an Indonesian wedding but he doesn t know what to do; A Chinese gets an invitation to an Indonesian wedding but he doesn t know what to do;Group3-4: A Chinese gets an invitation to a Greek wedding but he doesn t know what to do; A Chinese gets an invitation to a Greek wedding but he doesn t know what to do;

13. Traditional Chinese weddings

14. can / cant ought to /oughtnt to have to / dont have to should / shouldnt 1.the preparations for the wedding, 2.the ceremony, 3.the reception, what to do & what not to do for the guests Talk about the Chinese wedding customs You may talk about …

15. Before the ceremony: Before the ceremony: sweets & invitation send Sweets and invitations ought to be sent to their friends, relatives and neighbours. Sweets and invitations ought to be sent to their friends, relatives and neighbours. Before the ceremony: Before the ceremony: sweets & invitation send friends & relatives contribute houses decorate During the ceremony: During the ceremony: The couple be dressed in red

16. After the ceremony: After the ceremony: tea/sweets/alcohol serve the couple toast( ) to the guests guests arrive on time break up bottles, bowls or cups break up bottles, bowls or cups

17. Chinese vs Western Weddings

18. Write a passage about the differences between Chinese and western weddings. Tips: What to do and what not to do.Before the ceremony.During the reception.After the reception