Teaching plan

Subject: English Name: ChangfeiClass: Two Content: SB A Unit6ⅠPeriod : The Second Period

Why was the host embarrassed?

In 1930 a Chinese official visited America. An American friend invited him to have a western dinner. After he sat down at the table, he used the napkin to clean the knives and forks. The host was embarrassed( 尴尬 ). So the host asked the waiter to take away all the tableware ( 餐具 )on the table and bring other pairs.

at a dinner party

Make a list of things on a Chinese dinner table

bowl

chopsticks

spoon

glass

plate napkin

fork

knife

Spoon(small)

Spoon (big)

What are necessary on a western dinner table?

Skimming:

How many parts can the passage be divided into?

A (paragraph)

Part1(Para1)

Part2(Para2-5)

Part3(Para6)

B(main idea)

a table manners’changing over time and places

b laying the table

c the order of dishes and good table manners

Scanning: Read the passage and answer the questions:1. How is the table laid?

2. What dishes are usually served at a western dinner party? In what order are they served?

3. What are the proper manners of speaking and smiling at table?

4. What are usually drunk and how is a toast done at the dinner party?

5. Why is it difficult for people to follow good table

manners?

A suggested way of laying

dessert 4

main course 3

starter 1

soup 2

Speak Speak quietly quietly

Smile Smile a lot, but a lot, but don' tdon' t

laugh laugh all the timeall the time

drink soft drinks if you drive drink soft drinks if you drive

home after dinner. home after dinner.

drink white or red wine with fooddrink white or red wine with food

raise glasses/ shouldn' t raise glasses/ shouldn' t

touchtouch

only a sip only a sip

never drink too muchnever drink too much

Table manners change over time and places.

What will you do if you are not sure what to do?You can always follow your hosts.

1.Decide which of the following behaviours are polite or impolite at a western dinner party. Put “P” or “I” in the brackets.

P

PI

I

P

( ) 1.Use the knife with your right hand.

( )5.Put your napkin on your lap.

( )4.Start eating as soon as your food is served in front of you.

( ) 2.Ask for a second bowl of soup.( ) 3.Use your fingers when eating chicken.

Competition

( ) 6.Make other people drink more spirits than they can take.( ) 7.Finish eating everything on your plate.( ) 8.Talk loudly while eating.

( ) 9.Finish drinking at once when drinking to someone’s health.

( ) 10.Smile a lot at table.

I

P

I

I

P

1.Tools

2.Sharing

3.Dish number

4.Dish order

5.Toasting

6.Voice

Knife and forknapkin

Chopsticks,bowls Hot and damp cloth

Each has his own plate Everyone shares

Mainly five courses More than enough

Starter,soup,main course,dessert,drinks

Cold dishes,drinks,meat or vegetables,soup

Take a sip Bottoms up

Smile quietly Laugh loudly

Differences between Western and Chinese table manners Western Chinese

A friend from Britain named Matt invites you to have a dinner at a French restaurant.

What will you do if you wish to make a good impression?