Unit Two P50

Gatherings and Celebrations

Learning Objectives

Express greetings / congratulations

Exchange personal news

Comment on appearance/ physical changes

Make informal announcements

Discuss/ comment on past events

Respond to formal/informal invitations

Write informal letters

Warm-up Questions

People hold gatherings and celebrations for different reasons.

Celebrations are becoming more popular in China.

People send greeting cards on many significant occasions.

1. Can you name some common festivals?

P51 《导学》 P18

Activity 1 Greetings in General P51

Task 1: Matching Greetings with Occasions

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marriage

birthday

birth of a baby

after a driving test

Activity 1 Greetings in General P52

Task 1: Matching Greetings with Occasions

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before a journey

passing an examination

Valentine’s Day

Christmas

Task 2: Matching Occasions with Relationships P52

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Easter close /intimate

Christmas & New Year

Birthday

formal

close /intimate

Wedding anniversary formal

Order of closeness/distance P54

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5 6

Lots of love

Much love

Love

Kindest regards

Best regards Regards

Activity 2 Appearance P54

When we see people, we sometimes comment

on their appearance.

Task 1: Think before Listening

It is common to comment on the appearance

of friends and family members.

Task 2: Listening for a General Idea P55

Place

Number of speakers:

Names of the speakers:

Relationship of the speakers:

railway station

5Wang Ling, Bob,

Mr. & Mrs. Watkins,

Sophie

Wang Ling is Bob’s girl friend. Mr. & Mrs. Watkins are Bob’s parents.Sophie is Bob’s niece.

Task 3: Listening for Details P56

Bob weight, health

Wang Ling

Elsie

Jack

Sophie

hair general appearance

health weight

car

teeth height

Task 4: Taking Notes while Listening P56

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You’ve changed your hair.

You look lovely

You’ve lost some teeth.

You’ve grown!

Task 4: Taking Notes while Listening P57

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You are looking very well.

I think you've lost some weight.

You’ve bought a brand-new car.

It’s a lovely color. It’s very comfortable too.

Task 4: Taking Notes while Listening P57

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Because Wang Ling has been cooking

lots of delicious Chinese food for him.

Because she has been on diet for the last

3 weeks.

Task 5: Listening for Specific Information P57(Responses to some personal comment)

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And you’ve got fatter, Uncle Bob!

Yes… do you like it?

It’s kind of you to say so.

Tank you. It’s new.

I’m glad you like it. It’s very comfortable too. We thought we’d surprise you.

Face and politeness are two other areas which are e

xtremely value-sensitive( 对价值判断敏感的 )

★ One Unique Feature of Chinese Politeness 中国人表示礼貌的一个主要特征 (denegrate 贬低 ele

vate 抬高 )

Self-denigration and other-elevation( 贬己尊人 ):

Chinese people often try to show their politeness b

y belittling themselves and elevating others when t

alking face to face.

• Read the note on p58

Task 6: Figuring out Grammatical Points P58

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Present simple

Present continuous

Present perfect simple

Present perfect continuous

Task 7: Pragmatic Functions of Tenses P59( 时态的语用功能 )

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You started eating too much

You had your hair cut.

You spend time in the sun.

You stopped shaving.

Task 8: Comments and Tenses P60

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You’ve shaved your beard. Or:

You look good without your beard.

You’ve had your hair cut. / It looks great.

You’ve changed your glasses. They look really smart.

You’ve lost your weight. / You look really slim.

You’ve bought a new dress. /

It’s beautiful.

Activity 3 Wang, Bob and Watkins P61

Task 1-2: Listening for Good News P62

C a marriage announcement

Task 3: Listening for Details P62

1 giving important news

2 discussing wedding dates

3 Requesting news

4 Celebrating with a drink

5 apologizing for a mistake

6 congratulating on the news

7 suggesting going to the pub

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Task 4: Taking Notes while Listening P63

Function Words used

requesting news

(3 expressions)

giving important news

(1 expression)

What’s been happening?

How’s work?

Tell us all the news.

Wang Ling and I have decided to get married.

Task 4: Taking Notes while Listening P63

Function Words used

Celebrating with a drink (“toasting”)

(4 expressions)

O, wonderful!

That’s wonderful news.

Congratulations, both of you.

I’m very happy for you.

Task 4: Taking Notes while Listening P63

Function Words used

Congratulating

/responding

(4 expressions)

I’d like to propose a toast to my son, Bob and his delightful wife-to-be, Wang Ling.May they have many, many years together! Cheers!

To Wang Ling and Bo. All the best!

To the happy couple! Cheers!

Task 5: Listening for Language Functions P64

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How’s work?

Wang Ling and I have something special to tell you.

Don’t play games.

This calls for a drink I think.

Task 5: Listening for Language Functions P64

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I never thought I’d see the day.

You always seemed such a confirmed bachelor.

I’ve been keeping my fingers crossed

May they have many, many happy years together.

Activity 4 Invitation and Replies P65

The Watkins family are very happy to

celebrate Wang Ling and Bob’s new.

In the family, Elsie and Jack are celebrating

forty years of marriage this week.

They are planning a large but informal party.

Task 1 Reading for Functions P65-66

Functions of Cards 1-3

Style of Card 1

Style of Card 2

Style of Card 3

They are invitations

Informal

Formal

Formal

Task 1 Reading for Functions 66

open house gathering

silver wedding

ruby wedding

golden wedding

diamond wedding

RVSP

家庭招待会（宾客可随意来去）

银婚

红宝石婚

金婚

钻石婚 (60 年 )

请回复

Task 2 Reading for Specific Information 68

Card 1 Card 2 Card 3

occasion

invitation from

people invited

40th wedding anniversary party

Official opening of Clayton City Library

Official opening of Clayton City Library

Jack and Elsie R. Peters R. Peters

Mrs. Irene MillsMr. and Mrs.

J. Watkins

Mr. Brian

Davies

Task 2 Reading for Specific Information 68

Card 1 Card 2 Card 3

time of the party

place of the party

reply necessary

2-10pm 2pm 21st Sept.

2pm 21st Sept.

2-10pm 21st Sept.

Jack and Elsie’s home

library library

Not mentioned

necessary necessary

Task 3 Checking Your Comprehension 69

We have noticed that two occasions are happening at the

same time.

Read and indicate which gathering(s) the following people

will attend.

Jack and Elsie’s party

the library opening

Jack and Elsie

Brian Davies

Irene Mills

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Task 4 Writing Replies 70-72

• Read the 3 replies on P 72

• decline: refuse politely 婉谢

• Prior engagement 有约在先

Activity 5 Snatches of Party Conversation 73

Task 1: Listening for General Information

Listen and indicate the order of 4 snatches of

conversation at Jack and Elsie’s party.

conversation order

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B

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D

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Task 1: Listening for Language Functions73-74

conversation Main functions

A

a. offering food

b.

c.

B

a. welcoming

b.

c. Giving a gift

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e

accepting food

commenting on food

Giving anniversary wishes

thanking

commenting on gift

Task 2: Listening for Language Functions73-74

conversation Main functions

C

a.

b.

D

a.

b.

leave-taking/saying good-bye

commenting on guests

offering drinks

accepting drinks

Task 3: Listening for More Details P75

Listen and indicate the functions:

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welcoming

giving a gift

commenting on a gift

offering a drink

accepting a drink

Task 3: Listening for More Details P75

Listen and indicate the functions:

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offering more food

commenting on food

leave-taking

leave-taking

leave-taking

Task 4: Listening for Word Meanings P75-77

Listen and circle the best description/explanation:

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d

Task 4: Listening for Word Meanings P75-77

Listen and circle the best description/explanation:

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a

Activity 6: Post-party Conversation P78

Most of us would like to talk about the parity

or gathering they have been to.

Some of the discussion after the party is likely

to be about whether it was a success or not.

In this activity we are going to hear the

Watkins talking about their party.

Activity 6: Post-party Conversation P78

Task 1: Figuring out what is meant:

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Beryl rather annoyed

Beryl surprised / amused

Elsie Sorry / disappointed

Wang Ling or Beryl amused

Wang Ling disappointed

Activity 6: Post-party Conversation P78

Task 1: Figuring out what is meant:

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Beryl surprised

Elsie satisfied

Wang Ling sorry / disappointed

Beryl pleased

Elsie pleased

Task 2 :Using “Response Adjectives” P79

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Beryl was rather annoyed that Harriet gave Sophie some wine.

Beryl was surprised by Harriet’s appearance.

Elsie was sorry that Cathy didn’t go to the party.

Beryl was amused by Bill’s behavior.

Wang Ling was disappointed with Jiaozi.

Task 2 :Using “Response Adjectives” P79-80

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Beryl was surprised that so many people went to the party.

Elsie was satisfied with the party.

Wang Ling was sorry that she didn’t take any photographs.

Beryl was pleased that Wang Ling stopped Sophie from drinking the wine.

Elsie was pleased that there were few leftovers.

Task 3 :Taking Notes while Listening P81

• Refer to P93-94 tapescripts.

Task 4: Watching for Language Points P82

• third conditional (past subjunctive 虚 拟 语气 )

2 If Wang Ling hadn’t stopped Sophie, she wou

ld have drunk the glass of wine.

3 He shouldn’t have forgotten to buy a film. If h

e hadn’t forgotten to buy a film, they would h

ave taken some photos.

Task 4: Watching for Language Points P82

4 She shouldn’t have put too much salt in

Jiaozi. If she Wang Lin hadn’t put too much

salt in the Jiaozi, they would have tasted

good.

5 …. 10 ( Open)

Activity 7: Post-party Politeness P84

Task 1: Watching for the Letter Layout

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Activity 7: Post-party Politeness P84

Task 1: Watching for the Letter Layout

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Task 2: Taking q Quick Loot P84

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2 & 3

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Task 3: Reading for Details P87

Day of the party

Gift that Elsie & Jack received

Time when gift arrived

Number of people at party

food

drinks

Last Sunday

Theatre tickets

The day before the party

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Buffet style

Flowed freely

Lots of alcohol

Task 3: Reading for Details P87

Bob

Jeff Gibson

Bill

Harriet

Rachel & George

had a hangover the following day

had recovered quite well from his operation

was as amusing as ever.

looked wonderful in a bright yellow silk dress.

passed on their love and best wishes to Harry.

Task 4: Writing a Personal letter P88

Assignment

(2009 年 7 月作文题 )

可模仿课本 P85 范文

End of Unit 2

SpeakingLanguage for Specific Functions1. Expressing greetings on a special occasion Many happy returns of the day! Have a happy Easter! Have a happy anniversary! Congratulations on your recent official promotion.

2. Requesting news What’s happening? How are things going with you? What’s the news? How’s life?

Language for Specific Functions

3. Toasting To your health! Cheers! Let’s drink to our friendship. I should like to propose a toast to the health of our hosts. Let me propose a toast to your success.

Language for Specific Functions

4. Offering something Help yourself to this apple pie. Would you like some oranges? Oh, come on. Do have some more. This is a little something for you. I hope you like it.

Language for Specific Functions

5. Responding to an offer of something Yes, please. I’d love some. All right, but only a small piece. No, thanks. I’ve had plenty. It’s delicious, but I couldn’t eat any more.

6. Leave-taking Be in touch. Take care. Bye. Look forward to seeing you soon. Bye! Regards to your family.

Language for Specific Functions

7. Commenting on past events If I had asked for directions, I wouldn’t have gone the wrong way. If you had written it down on the calendar, you wouldn’t have forgotten about it. If he had had enough money, he would have bought that house.