guage in spoken conversation.
Read the instructions to the class. Review what an exchange student is and what table manners are. If necessary, translate them into Chinese.
Look at the four pictures. You will hear the exchange student Steve, talking with his Japanese friend, Satoshi.
Satoshi is explaining some things you are and aren't supposed to do when eating in Japan.
Point to the boxes where students are supposed to write a number next to each picture. Say, Number these I through 4 to show the order you hear Satoshi talk about these things in the recording.
Play the recording the first time.
Students only listen.
Play the recording a second time. As they listen to the recording this time, let students number the pictures.
Correct the answers with the class.
Answers
The pictures should be numbered in the following order:
2 1 4 3
Tapescript
Satoshi: You must be really excited about leaving for Japan tomorrow, Steve!
Steve: Yeah, I am. But I'm a little nervous, too.
Satoshi: Nervous about what?
Steve: Well, for one thing, I don't know how to use chopsticks very well … and I don't know how to behave at the dinner table.
Satoshi: Oh, I see. I could give you a little lesson on Japanese table manners if. you like.
Steve: Really? That would be great!
Satoshi: Hmmmm. Let me see. One difference is that sometimes it's polite to make noise when you're eating. Especially when you're eating noodles. It shows that you like the food.
nbsp; b. to stick your chopsticks into your food.
3.It's rude … c. point at anyone with your chopsticks.
4.You shouldn't … d. eat or drink while walking down the street.
You will hear the same recording again. This time as you listen, write the letter of the correct sentence ending after each sentence starter.
Look at the sample answer. Read the correctly completed sentence to the class:
1.You aren't supposed to eat or drink while walking down the street.
Play the recording again. Ask students to write the letters in the blanks alone.
Check the answers with the class.
Answers
1.d 2.a 3.b 4.c
Step Ⅴ 2c
This activity provides guided oral practice using the target language.
Go through the instructions for the activity with the class.
Look at the example in the box. Ask two students to read the sentence starters.
SA: We're supposed to …
SB: Yes, and it's rude to …
Now, complete each one with a true statement about table manners in your country. Ask two students to read their sentences.
SA: We're supposed to eat with chopsticks.
SB: Yes, and it's rude to eat with our hands.
Point out the sentence starters in Activity 2b. Say, Have a conversation about table manners in your country with a parter. You can use the sentence starters in Activity 2b to help you get started.
Have students work in pairs. Ask one or two pairs of students to say their conversations to the class.
Step Ⅵ Summary
In this class, we've learned some key vocabulary, such as wipe, rude, point, pick up. We've also learned the target language by listening and speaking.
Step Ⅶ Homework
Talk about the table manners in your country using the sentence starters in Activity 2b.
Step Ⅷ Blackboard Design
Unit 12 You're supposed to shake hands.
Section B
The Fourth Period
1.Sentences in Activity 2b:
(1) You aren't supposed to eat or drink while walking down the street.
(2) It's polite to make noise while eating noodles.
(3) It's rude to stick your chopsticks into your food.
(4) You shouldn't point at anyone with your chopsticks.
2.Target language:
A: We're supposed to eat with chopsticks.
B: Yes, and it's rude to eat with our hands.