1. Goal To listen and talk about table manners. To read about life as an exchange student.

2. supposed 与 think 的含义相同, “ 认为, 以为 ”. be supposed 表示 “ 被期望或要求应该 ”, 在 口语中, 意为 “ 不容许, 不应当 ”. be supposed + to infinitives 动词不定式 eg. You are supposed to arrive on time.

3. Table Manners There are many table manners around the world. But different countries have different culture. ……

4. Table Manners You are supposed to pick up your bowl of rice.

5. Table Manners You’re supposed not to eat with your hands.

6. Table Manners You’re supposed not to talk at the table.

7. Table Manners The youngest person is not supposed to start eating first.

8. How much do you know about table manners around the world?

9. 1.In the United States, you’re not supposed to eat with your hands. 2.In Peru, you are not supposed to talk at the table. 3.In China, you’re not supposed to pick up your bowl of rice. 4.In Korea, the youngest person is supposed to start eating first. 5.In Brazil, you should wipe your mouth with your napkin every time you take a drink. ? F F F T

10. In Japan make noise while eating noodles

11. In Japan eat or drink while walking down the street

12. In Japan stick your chopsticks into your food

13. In Japan point at anyone with your chopsticks

14. Number the pictures in the order Satoshi talks about them. 4 2 3 1

15. Listen and match these sentence parts. 1.You aren’t supposed to… 2.It’s polite… 3.It’s rude… 4.You shouldn’t… b. to stick your chopsticks into your food. a. to make noise while eating noodles. d. eat or drink while walking down the street. c. point at anyone with your chopsticks.

16. A: We’re supposed to … B: Yes, and it’s rude to …

17. Read the e-mail message from Wang Kun and answer the questions. 1.Why was Wang Kun nervous before she arrived in France? 2.Why did she have no reason to be nervous? 3.What differences have occurred in her French? 4.What does she find surprising? 5.What is one particular challenge she is facing?

18. Check the answers: 1.Because she had no idea of the life in France. 2.Because her host family is really nice. They go out their way to make her feel at home. 3.Her French has improved greatly. She’s very comfortable speaking French now. 4.“You’re not supposed to put your bread on your plate. You’re supposed to put it on the table.” 5.Her biggest challenge is learning how to behave at the dinner table.

19. eating meals with other people making appointments giving compliments introducing other people making a toast at dinner offering tea speaking to older people

20. Write an e-mail message telling someone from another country about the table manners in your country.