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Teaching Plan (one possible version)

Step A: Warming up

A．The teacher tells a story of a Chinese at a Western dinner party who made a fool of himself due to the lack of cultural background. The story is: Once a Chinese was invited to an American dinner party. When he saw the napkin on the table, he tied it around his neck just as Chinese parents do to their children when they’re fed. As a result, he made a fool of himself.

B．The teacher then presents the tools on the table and shows how to put these knives and forks and how to use them. Then ask one student to imitate him.

C．Judge these manners. Which are good and which are bad

◇Can you speak with your mouth full

◇Can you use your hand to take food from the plate

◇Is it polite to touch the glasses when you toast

◇Is it polite to persuade others to drink up after toasting

D．Do pre-reading, and discuss in groups.

Ask four students to finish this table.

Step B: Reading

A．Students do scanning for Exercise B (C minutes for scanning). In what order will the following dishes be served at a Western dinner party Dessert; drink; main course; starter soup.

Summarize the main idea of every paragraph.

B．With the following questions, listen to the tape and read carefully.

(A)Instead of a hot, damp cloth, napkin is often seen at the Chinese dinner party nowadays. What sign do you think it implies How can you use it

(B)What do soft drinks refer to Is white or red wine a soft drink

(C)Do people say anything or keep silent when drinking to one’s health or drinking a toast What do you usually do you usually do if you drink a toast

Ask some students to answer these questions.

Homework: Preview new words and grammar.