Unit 10
You’re supposed to shake
hands.
Section B (1a-1d)
学习目标
Key word:
empty
Key sentences:
1. In China, it’s impolite to use your
chopsticks to hit an empty bowl.
2. —We’re supposed to…
—Yes, and it’s impolite to…
Learn some table manners
Table manners around the world.
There are many table manners around
the world. But different countries have
different culture.
…
Lead in
In Japan
point at anyone with your chopsticks
impolite
In America
make noise while eating noodles
impolite
You are supposed to pick up your
bowl of rice.
In China
You’re not supposed to eat with
your hands.
In France/America
In India, you’re supposed to eat
with your hands.
In China, you are not supposed to stick
your chopsticks into the food.
The youngest person is not supposed
to start eating first.
In Korea
In France, you’re supposed to put
your bread on the table.
In China, it’s impolite to use your
chopsticks to hit an empty bowl.
How much do you know about table
manners around the world? Take
the following quiz. Circle T for true
or F for false after each sentence.
Presentation
1a
Mind your manners!
1. In India, you’re supposed to eat with
your hands. T F
2. In China, you’re not supposed to stick
your chopsticks into the food. T F
3. In Korea, the youngest person is
expected to start eating first. T F
4. In France, you’re supposed to put
your bread on the table. T F
5. In China, it’s impolite to use your
chopsticks to hit an empty bowl. T F
12 3
Steve is going to China to study. His friend
Yang Ming is telling him about the table
manners in China. Listen and number the
pictures in the order you hear them.
1b
Listen again. Match the sentence parts.
____ 1. You’re not
supposed to…
____ 2. It’s impolite
to…
____ 3. You
shouldn’t…
a. stick your chopsticks
into your food.
b. point at anyone with
your chopsticks.
c. start eating first if
there are older
people at the table.
a
c
b
1c
A: We are supposed to…
B: Yes, and it’s impolite to…
Talk about other table manners in your
country.
1d
Talk about Chinese table manners in
group of four and write down your
opinions.
1. You’re not supposed to start eating first
if there are older people at the table.
2. You shouldn’t point at anyone with your
chopsticks.
3. It’s impolite to stick your chopsticks into
your food.
4. It’s impolite to use your chopsticks to
hit an empty bowl.
5. You are not supposed to talk when
you’re having dinner.
6. It’s not necessary to order too many
dishes.
7. It’s impolite to make a big noise when
you are eating soup.
8. You’re not supposed to put your
clothes into a bowl or plate when
picking up your food with chopsticks.
Summary
Key word: empty
Key sentences:
1. In China, it’s impolite to use your
chopsticks to hit an empty bowl.
2. —We’re supposed to…
—Yes, and it’s impolite to…
Learned some table manners
Homework
1. Look up the customs of the
country you’re interested in.
2. Preview the passage in 3a.
3. Do the exercises in students’ book.
Thank
you!