Oral English Training2013-8

Things to Remember What should a visitor to your country know

about local customs? Make a list. Include these points.

Greeting people Staying in /visiting someone’s home Travelling by bus or train Giving and receiving gifts Taking photos Shopping/Eating

Things to Remember Some do’s and don’ts when visiting my country

Do’s When you visit…, you’re supposed to… It’s the custom to… You’re also expected to…

Don’ts In…, it’s not acceptable for visitors to… People aren’t supposed to… You are not expected to…

Holidays and Festivals

Chinese New Year

January or February

Chinese people celebrate with firecrackers (鞭炮 ) and dragon dances.

Holidays and Festivals

Valentine’s Day

February 14

People in many countries give chocolates, flowers, or jewelry (珠宝 ) to the one they love.

Holidays and Festivals

Children’s Day

May 5

Japanese families put up colored streamers (长条旗 )shape like fish, in honor of their children.

Holidays and Festivals

Day of the Dead

November 2

Mexican families offer food to the dead and then have a meal in a cemetery (墓地 ).

Holidays and Festivals Do we celebrate these or similar holidays?

What other special days do we have?

Can you describe them?

Dragon-boat Festival

Mid-autumn Day

Lantern Festival

Tomb-sweeping Day

Let’s celebrate!

Celebrations

Activities

Things we give/receive

Special food and drink

Special occasions

Complete the word map. Add one more word to each category. Anniversary 纪念日 Cake Cards Dancing Fireworks Flowers Fruit punch水果酒 Parade 游行

Party Presents Roast turkey Wedding

Now, describe a recent celebration using some of the words.

A: I went to a friend’s birthday party recently.

There was live music and dancing.

B: What kind of music did they play?

……

Special Days Write 3 sentences about 3 holiday.

(Eg. It’s a day when people honor workers)

Then tell your partner your sentences and let

he/she guess the name of the holiday.

(Eg. Is it Labor Day?)

Wedding day Where do weddings normally take place?

Is there a ceremony and a reception? How are they different?

Do the bride and groom wear special clothes?

Who gives gifts?

Do guests give speeches at the reception?

Wedding day

Now, let’s listen to conversation and find out about traditional Japanese weddings

How to keep a conversation going:1. Add follow-up question2. Ask for more information3. Show interest

What do you know about wedding customs in North America?

Match these phrases with the information below.

What happens when people get married in your hometown?

Complete the statements in part A with your own information.

Dialogue Making

Make a new dialogue about a wedding day.

Use the dialogue you have as a model and other information you have learnt.