Unit 2 Unit 2 Gatherings and Celebrations
Dec 20, 2015
Unit 2Unit 2 Design for Tutorial 3 Design for Tutorial 3
Comment on self-recording and check on self-learning 15’
American and British holidays and festivals 10’ Video 2 35’ Act 1: Match greetings with occasions 15’ Act. 2 Task 2-4, Listening and speaking 20’ Act. 3 Task 4-5 Listening and speaking 20’ Group work: mark on each others’assignment 15’ Assignment 5’
Key points to Unit 2Key points to Unit 2
Greetings/congratulationsGreetings cardCommenting on appearanceAsking for/giving newsDiscussing plans for a gatheringDiscussing about a past eventWriting an informal invitationWriting an informal letter of thanks
Unit 2Unit 2
American holidays & festivalsAmerican holidays & festivalsChristmas Day Dec. 25th New Year’s Day Jan. 1st
St.Valentine”s Day Feb. 14th
Easter Sunday between Mar. 21st and
Apr. 25th
Independence Day July 4th
Halloween Oct. 31st
Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday in Nov.
British holidays and festivalsBritish holidays and festivals
Christmas Dec. 25th Easter between Mar. 21st and Apr. 25th
Ramadan (Muslim ) 赖买丹月,斋月Bonfire Night Nov.5th (England) 篝火之夜St. Patrick (Northern Ireland) 圣 帕特里克纪念日New Year’s Eve --- “first footing”(Scot.) Halloween Oct.31st 万圣节前夕the Eisteddfod (Wales) 诗人、音乐家比赛年会
New words to video 2New words to video 2
garland 花环 ornaments 装饰物 C Eve 圣诞前夕 C carols 圣诞颂歌 church service 礼拜 cookies 饼干 C stockings 长筒袜 St. Nicholas: Santa Cl
aus 圣诞老人
Handel 韩德尔( 1685~ 1759 )英籍德作曲家
Messiah 《弥赛亚》 The Gift of Magi 《麦琪的礼物》 Cantata (意)康塔塔
大合唱
Note down all the important elements Note down all the important elements of Christmasof Christmas
Religious aspect: celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ Being with family: family reunion Presents under the tree, exchange presents C cards: the first week in Dec. Decorations, C season, C spirits, C tree, garland,
colorful lights, ornaments C Eve, C carols, C stockings, Father Christmas, Santa Claus, chimney A big meal C Day Commercialism, climax
Unit 2 Act.1Unit 2 Act.1 Speaking Task Speaking Task
Greetings: May you have many
happy years together. Many happy returns of
the day. You are the woman of
my dreams! Hoping Santa Claus is
good to you. Have a safe and pleasant
journey.
Occasions:
•Wedding
•Birthday
•Valentine’s Day
•Christmas
•Before a trip
Greetings & congratulations Greetings & congratulations on happy occasionson happy occasions
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
With the Compliments of the Season!Wishing You Many More Happy Years
Together!Many Happy Returns of the Day!Happy Easter Day!Happy Halloween!
Some websites for card showSome websites for card show
http://www12.kaxiu.com http://card.sohu.com http://www.slnet.net
Comments on Appearances and responseComments on Appearances and response
You’ve changed your hair.
It suits you. You look good. You’ve lost so much weight.
You look really slim. You ‘ve bought a new dress.
It’s really beautiful. You’ve grown so tall.
You look healthier than before.
Do you Like it?
It’s very kind of you to say so.
I’m glad you like it.
Do you really think so?
Speaking: Pair Work Speaking: Pair Work
Two friends meet in the street and talk about each other’s appearances. Use the following:
look: healthier,
hair: change hair style (short, long)
height: taller
figure: slim, slender, lose weight
dress: suit you well, beautiful
shoes: smart
Act.3 Task 4 (1) Act.3 Task 4 (1) Asking for InformationAsking for Information
How are you getting along with your work?What’s been happening?How’s work?Tell us all the news.What’s new?How’s everything going?How are things with you recently?
Act.3 Task 4 (2) Act.3 Task 4 (2)
Congratulating/respondingCongratulating/responding
O wonderful!That’s wonderful news!Congratulations, both of you.Marvellous news. Congratulations.I’m very happy for you.I’ve been keeping my fingers crossed.O dear, I feel rather tearful…
Act.3 Task 4 (3) Act.3 Task 4 (3) Celebrating with a drinkCelebrating with a drink
I’d like to propose a toast to my son and his delightful wife to be, Wang Ling.
May they have many,many happy years together!
To Wang Ling and Bob. All the best!To the happy couple! Cheers!
Assignment for Tutorial 3Assignment for Tutorial 3
1. 小组评阅作业 ;2. 网上英语学习:“英语之声”网站视
听课程:《走遍美国》 Part 2
http://www.english.ac.cn 3. 学习 Act.4~7
Unit 2Unit 2 Design for Tutorial 4 Design for Tutorial 4
Check the learning and homework 10’Act. 4 Invitations and replies 20’Invitation cards 10’Act. 5 functions of party conversations 20’Act. 6 express feelings with response adj. 20’Act. 7 personal letter writing 15’Sup. listening 15’Assignment 10’
Act.4Act.4 Three aspects of formal or informal Three aspects of formal or informal
style of the cardsstyle of the cards 1.format / layout Formal: the full names, titles, addresses and phone
numbers are put at the specific places Informal: the layout is more flexible
2. Language Formal: passive voice, “cordially”, “request the
pleasure of your company” Informal: informal wording
3.Reply: Formal: “RSVP”; Informal: with a sentence
The formal or informal cardsThe formal or informal cards
layout language
(words)
reply
Card 1 informal open house
informal do
no
Card 2 formal Cordially invited
official opening
RSVP
Card 3 formal RSVP
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Smithrequest the honour of your pres
enceat the marriage of their daughte
rBarbara Ann
toRichard Michael Jones
son ofMr. and Mrs. Michael C. Joneson Saturday, the first of July
Two thousand and twoat six o'clock in the eveningSt. Mark's Catholic Church
101 Main StreetSan Francisco, California
Wedding Invitation Card
Response Card
We look forward to celebrating with you
Please respond on or before the first of July
M (or Name) ___________________
Number of Persons: __________________accepts _______regrets
Reception Card
Reception, Dinner and Dance
immediately following ceremony
Scott's Restaurant123 Spain Street
San Francisco, California
Formal & informal repliesFormal & informal replies
Formal:Dear title+family name
Many thanks for your kind invitation to…
I am / We are delighted to accept and look forward to seeing you on…
I/We regret that I am/we are unable to accept because …
Yours sincerely,
Title+family name
Informal:Dear first nameI was/We are really happy to
receive your invitation to…I’d/We’d love to comeLooking forward to seeing you
on…I’m /We are sorry but I’m/we’re
busy that day so I/we can’t come
Have a great time without me/us…
All the best, first name
Act 5 Task 3Act 5 Task 3Functions of the utterancesFunctions of the utterances
It’s lovely to see you. This is just a little something for you. It’s bone china, isn’t it? Now, what can I get you to drink? A small sherry please, jack. Well, go on, have some more. Did you make it yourself? I really must make a move. I’ll be in touch. Take care
welcoming
Giving gifts
Commenting on gifts
Offering drinks
Accepting drinks
Offering food
Commenting on food
Leave taking
Leave taking
Saying goodbye
Act 6 Task 2 Act 6 Task 2 Express feelingsExpress feelings with response adj.with response adj.
Beryl was rather annoyed that Harriet gave Sophie some wine.
1. Elsie, disappointed, Cathy didn’t go to the party
2. Beryl, surprised by Harriet’s appearance
3. Wang Ling, disappointed with the jiaozi
4. Elsie, satisfied with the party
5. Wang Ling, sorry, they didn’t take any photographs
6. Beryl, pleased, Wang Ling stopped Sophie from drinking the wine
Act. 7 Act. 7 Difficult points for the letterDifficult points for the letter
Immediate family: parents and children 直系亲属 Buffet food: self-service 自助餐 Sit-down meal: sit at dinner table 围坐餐桌就餐 Drink flowed freely: went on smoothly 酒喝得很顺
畅 “merry”: slightly drank 有点醉意 Ask after sb.: ask about sb’s health 询问某人健康 Pass on: give (esp. sth. received) to sb. 转达
Features of personal letterFeatures of personal letter Date Dear first name/title+family name(formal) Body : several paragraphs one par. Dealing with one idea Closing: with best wishes,best to you, with regards… Signature: sincerely yours, first name/full nameLanguage to close friends: informal (short sentences, colloquial words, even slang words) to old or respected people: formal words