1、Unit 1Understanding Cultural Differences第1页第1页第2页第2页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 1 Before-class Activities:Getting Things ReadySection 1 Before-class Activities:Getting Things ReadyIn this unit,you will learn to talk about:1.the importance of culture and business etiquettes;2.som
2、e western cultures and business etiquettes;3.cultural awareness.Career Skill Description第3页第3页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 1 Before-class Activities:Getting Things ReadySection 1 Before-class Activities:Getting Things ReadyActivity 1 Listen and RepeatTask 1 Listen to the followin
3、g words and then repeat them after the recording.diversity n.差别,多样性 flexible a.灵活,有弹性 formal a.正式 global a.全球 occasion n.场合,时机 properly ad.恰当地respectful a.尊敬,有礼貌round a.圆,圆形 title n.头衔;标题 toast n.祝酒,干杯 be aware of 意识到,明白第4页第4页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 1 Before-class Activities
4、:Getting Things ReadySection 1 Before-class Activities:Getting Things ReadyTask 2 Listen to the following sentences and then repeat them after the recording.1.When in Rome,do as the Romans do.2.Id like to propose a toast to our successful co-operation.3.The world is becoming so small that people cal
5、l it a global village.4.We need to have good knowledge of customs and habits of other cultures in order to behave properly.5.It is the seat for the most important person at the round table.第5页第5页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 1 Before-class Activities:Getting Things ReadySection 1
6、Before-class Activities:Getting Things Ready6.We should be aware of the diversity of culture and be respectful to cultures different from ours.7.Youd better dress formally on formal occasions.8.You shouldnt use someones first name unless you are invited to,and you should always use their title as we
7、ll.9.On many formal occasions,guests are expected to arrive on time or a litter earlier.10.We need to be open and flexible to other cultures to be successful in this world.第6页第6页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 1 Before-class Activities:Getting Things ReadySection 1 Before-class Acti
8、vities:Getting Things ReadyActivity 2 Speak OutTask 1 Talk to two students and complete the table below.Occasions Things to Do Things not to DoExample At a partyArrive on time,dress properly,be friendly to guests,bring a small giftTalk loudly,stay away from others,leave earlier without a good excuse
9、Student 1At the tableStudent 2 At introductions第7页第7页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 1 Before-class Activities:Getting Things ReadySection 1 Before-class Activities:Getting Things ReadyTask 2 Prepare a short speech to be presented in class according to the information from the table
10、 above.第8页第8页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoActivity 1 Task Check-upTask 1 Listen and write.1.2.3.4.5 .6.7.8.9.10 .11.12 .13 .14 .15 .toastformal respectful round diversity properly occasion flexible titleg
11、lobal successful co-operation on formal occasions propose a toast to We should be aware of cultural differences.When in Rome,do as the Romans do.第9页第9页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoTask 2 Make a presentati
12、on.Present the short speech youve prepared to your class.At a formal dinner party,a gentleman should wear a black suit and a lady should wear a dress.Guests are expected to arrive on time or a little earlier.Small gifts like a bottle of wine or a bunch of flowers would make the host or hostess happy
13、.When chatting with other guests,remember to keep at least a three feet distance away from them.Talking and eating loudly is considered bad manners in Western countries.You should never pick your teeth in front of others.When someone introduces you,you should smile,make eye contact and shake hands f
14、irmly and briefly.When you are seated at the table,you should put the napkin on your laps and wait until all are served before beginning to eat.Sample Sample Script:Script:第10页第10页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoSection 2 In-class Activities:Things
15、to DoTask 3 Questions and answers.Answer the teachers questions first and then ask eachother questions.Questions for the teachers reference:1.What are the typical bad table manners we have in China?2.What clothes are suitable for a formal dinner party?3.Where should the napkin be placed during a mea
16、l?4.How do you hold the knife and fork when eating a western meal?5.What do you do and say when you meet a foreign guest for the first time?6.What shouldnt you talk about when you meet a foreign guest for the first time?7.How close should you stand to someone when you chat with western people?8.What
17、 do you choose for a gift to a foreign guest?第11页第11页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoActivity 2 InteractionsTask 1 Listen and repeat.chuckle v.吃吃地笑 course n.一道菜 definitely ad.明确地,绝对地 etiquette n.礼节,礼仪 dishon
18、est a.不诚实 distinguished a.高贵,主要 extraordinary a.非常,尤其 flatter v.使高兴;使满足 impolite a.无礼貌,粗鲁 informative a.提供资讯,增长见识 interact v.互相作用,互动interaction n.互动,合作 kid v.开玩笑 rude a.粗鲁,无礼 spirits n.烈酒 venture v.斗胆,冒险 long-stewed soup 长时间(用文火)炖汤 on the increase 增长,上涨 sort of 有点,有些第12页第12页Unit 1 Understanding Cult
19、ural DifferencesDialogue One Listen and choose the best answer for each blank.Then listen and repeat.(Meeting a freshman on campus.)M:Hi,Ah Fang!Whats that youre reading?W:Hi!A book named An Introduction to Cultures and Business Etiquette.M:Why?Are you interested in the different cultures in differe
20、nt countries?W:Yes,they are not just interesting but also 1).and useful.You see,the world is becoming so small that people call it a global village.Task 2 Listen and complete.a.customs and habits b.be respectful to c.informative d.a matter of e.interactions informative第13页第13页Unit 1 Understanding Cu
21、ltural DifferencesM:And 2)between the people from different cultural backgrounds are on the increase day by day.W:Thats why we need to have a good knowledge of 3).of other cultures in order to behave properly.M:I agree.Will you show me some examples?W:Sure.In India it is considered rather rude and i
22、mpolite to say“no”to people asking for help.So when you ask them the way,theyd give you directions anyway even if they dont exactly know how to get there!M:Really?Thats so funny!But thats sort of dishonest,isnt it?W:Well,we definitely cant say so.When interacting with people from a different culture
23、,its not just 4)_ behaviour;its the attitude that matters.M:Attitude?Im confused.W:We should be aware of the diversity of culture and 5).cultures different from ours.interactions customs and habitsa matter ofbe respectful to第14页第14页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Activiti
24、es:Things to DoSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoDialogue Two Listen and supply the missing words.Then listen and repeat.(Receiving a visitor.)W:Welcome,Mr.Smith.Please come here and take this seat.M:Glad to see you again,Mrs.Wang.Thank you for 1)_ to this dinner.Is this seat special?W:Yes,i
25、t is the seat for the most important person at the round table.M:Well!I feel so honored and flattered.Thank you ever so much!W:You are welcome.You are our 2)today.Have a cup of tea firstand help yourself to the cold dishes first.M:The cold dishes first!You mean thereare more dishes?W:Sure!These are
26、just to start with.Aha,here comes the soup.Have a try,please.inviting memost distinguished guest 第15页第15页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesM:Wow,its so delicious!Tell me,Mrs.Wang.3)_ it tastes so extraordinary while there is nothing in it but just clear water?W:(Chuckles.)This is the Cantones
27、e style of soup called long-stewed soup.We just drink the soup without eating the contents and we have it before the 4).M:The main dishes!Im nearly full now.W:You must be kidding.There are eight big courses to come yet!Now please tell me what youd like to drink,wine or Chinese spirits,Mr.Smith.M:Ple
28、ase call me Jack.I hear Chinese spirits is very strong,but Id venture to try some.W:Thats good.Now,everyone,Id like to 5)to our successful co-operation!M:Yes,and good health,everyone!W&M:Cheers!How come main dishes propose a toast第16页第16页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Ac
29、tivities:Things to DoSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoTask 3 Have a try:Role-play the dialogues.Have the students work in pairs or groups,with each playing a part.Tell them to read their parts loudly until they can learn them by heart.Then have some of them demonstrate the dialogues in clas
30、s.第17页第17页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoTask 4 Just do it:Make up your own dialogue.Make up a similar dialogue with yourpartner and present it to the class.Use the following as clues.Situation 1 :Talk with
31、 your partner about the bad manners of some people.For your reference:1.travel around the world 2.leave a poor impression 3.have a bad reputation 4.embarrass with 5.improve our imageReference answer第18页第18页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoSection 2 I
32、n-class Activities:Things to DoSituation 2 :Mrs.Yang invites Mr.White home for a dinner.They are talking at the dinner table.For your reference:1.Thank you for preparing such a splendid dinner.2.Make yourself at home.3.Shall I serve you?4.Help yourself to some fish.5.How about a drink before dinner?
33、Reference answer第19页第19页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoTask 5 Challenge yourself:Ask questions.Look at the pictures and ask each other questions about them with your partner.Use the words as clues.They may
34、be used as answers to your questions.Reference answer第20页第20页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoReference answer第21页第21页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoSection
35、 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoActivity 3 Listen OutTask 1 Listen and repeat.appropriately ad.适当地 attentiveness n.专心;注意力 badge n.徽章 chopstick n.筷子 diverse a.不同,改变 embarrass v.令人尴尬 hygienic a.卫生 punctuality n.按时reflect v.反应,反射 revolving a.可旋转 sincerity n.真挚;真诚 souvenir n.纪念品,纪念物 total v.总计 global
36、ized society 全球化社会 stretch out 伸手第22页第22页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoTask 2 Listen and match.Listen and write the corresponding letter in the right place.a Gift giving b Handshake c Dress etiquette d Eye
37、 contact e Tipping f Table manner g No smoking h Punctualitybfghc daeScript第23页第23页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoTask 3 Listen and judge.Listen to the five short conversations and tell whether the statemen
38、ts are true or false.Write T for true and F for false.1.The woman will not bring any gift.()2.They exchanged gifts as souvenirs.()3.They will try some Western food for a change.()4.Westerners dont like talking about personal affairs.()5.Mr.Zhang doesnt give the waitress tips.()F F T T T Script第24页第2
39、4页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoTask 4 Listen and decide.Listen to the dialogues and choose the best answer for each question.Dialogue One A.Western way of eating.B.Chinese way of eating.C.Both of them.D.N
40、either of them.A.Chopsticks are much easier to handle.B.Knives and forks are much easier to handle.C.Western style of eating is better than the Chinese way of eating.D.Different ways of eating reflect different cultures.Script第25页第25页Dialogue Two A.Because he forget to shake hands.B.Because he used
41、his left hand to shake with the boss.C.Because he shook hands with his left hand in his pocket.D.Because he shook hands with the boss weakly.A.Using first name to show friendliness.B.Using last name to show respectfulness.C.Using first name without being asked to.D.Using last name together with the
42、title.A.America,Japan and Italy.B.Germany,Japan and Italy.C.Italy,Japan and America.D.Germany,America and Italy.Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoScript第26页第26页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection
43、2 In-class Activities:Things to DoSection 2 In-class Activities:Things to DoTask 5 Listen and complete.Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.In the globalized society of the 21st century,we need to understand different cultures.Understanding different cultures helps us
44、 1)_ unfamiliar environment in which we meet,work and live with other people from different cultures.Adjustment and 2).toward different cultures help us to take active roles in the 3).society.It is not only a matter of knowing what to say or when to arrive for a meeting,it also involves a continued
45、effort to 4).our partners culture and etiquette.We need to know and respect their greeting practice,gift-giving etiquette,table manners,and other aspects of etiquette.In a word,we need to be 5).to other cultures to be successful in this world.adjust to positive attitudes diverse and competitive reco
46、gnize and appreciate open and flexible第27页第27页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 3 After-class Activities:Listen for MoreSection 3 After-class Activities:Listen for MoreAmerican Culture The main content of American culture is the emphasis on individuals value,the pursue of democracy an
47、d freedom,the promotion of deploitation and competition and the need of reality and practicality.Its core is individualism.美国文化 美国文化主要内容是强调个人价 值,追求民主自由,崇尚开拓和竞争,讲 求实际和实用,其关键是个人主义。Listen,read aloud and recite.第28页第28页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 3 After-class Activities:Listen for
48、MoreSection 3 After-class Activities:Listen for More American citizens emphasize achievements and respect heroes.They have a great sense in their hearts to praise success and heroes.Personal achievements are one of those withthe highest value in Americans mind.The process and result of how they stri
49、ved have become the frame of reference of social culture value and the real life text book for parents to educate their children.美国公众注重成就,仰慕英雄,有深 厚成就崇敬和英雄崇敬心理积淀。个 人成就是美国人心目中最高价值之一。他们个人奋斗过程和结果,成了社 会文化价值取向参考物,父母教育子女 活教材。第29页第29页Unit 1 Understanding Cultural DifferencesSection 3 After-class Activities:
50、Listen for MoreSection 3 After-class Activities:Listen for More Many people living in the states,no matter whether they are native Americans or immigrants from overseas,have the same dream of changing their social class and make their lifetime dream come true through their own efforts.This is what t