初中英语牛津译林版八年级下册Unit 5 Good manners教学设计

Reading I

Teaching Aims:

1. Learn some new words on talking about manners in the UK.

2. Practise reading skills by learning the conversation.

Step 1 Revision

Translate them into English:

1. 随处扔垃圾

2. 打断他人

3. 在图书馆保持安静

4. 在公园摘花

5. 遵守交通规则

6. 排队等候你的顺序

7. （你）活到老学到老。

8. 你现在年龄已大到学习有关礼仪方面的知识了。

9. 你不应该任水龙头流水。

10. 恐怕不是。

Keys：drop litter everywhere

cut in on others

keep quiet in the library

pick flowers in the park

obey traffic rules

queue for your turn

You’re never too old to learn.

You’re old enough to learn about manners now.

You shouldn’t leave the tap running.

I’m afraid not.

Look at the pictures on page 65 and tell us what we should and shouldn’t do in these public places.

Step 2 New words

proper  adj.   符合习俗的；正确的 greet    vt.       问候，打招呼

shake sb’s hand  与某人握手        kiss      n.  亲吻

close   adj. 亲密的；严密的       conversation  n.（非正式）交谈，谈话

avoid  vt.  避免                  subject n. 话题；主题

behave   vt. & vi.  表现            public  n.  民众，群体

in public   公开地，在别人面前     push  vi. & vt.  推，挤

push in <英> 插队，加塞

              =<美> cut in         

bump  vi. & vt.  撞，碰            in one’s way  挡住某人的路

touch   vt.  触摸，碰             excuse  vt. 原谅，宽恕

excuse me   劳驾                 till  conj.   到…时，直到…为止

as well (as)  也，还有             loudly  adv. 大声地

as conj. 正如，如同               saying n. 谚语，格言

Roman n. 罗马人                 by accident 偶然，意外地

Read aloud the new words then complete B1 on page 68.

Find out the meanings of the new words:

1. proper     ____        a. a small talk

2. greet       ____       b. try not to do something

3. conversation  ____      c. go in front of other people who are waiting

4. avoid      ____       d. hit someone or something by accident

5. push in   ____         e. right or correct

6. bump     ____        f. say hello to someone or welcome them

Keys: e f a b c d

Step 3 Warm up

Enjoy the video and know something about manners in the UK.

Ask Ss whether they know the saying: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Step 4 Reading

I. Warmin up

Do you know this saying?

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. 入乡随俗

II. Fast Reading

Read the conversation and answer the questions:

What is the conversation about?

Who is Daniel talking to?

Keys: Good manners in the UK.

       Jenny.

III. Careful Reading

Read the conversation carefully and answer the questions.

1. What is the proper way to greet people in the UK?

2. Who do they greet with a kiss?

3. How do British people start a conversation?

4. Do they talk about age?

5. How do they behave in public?

6. Are British people polite at home?

7. What else should we pay attention to in public?

Keys: 1. British people say “hello” or “nice to meet you” and shake the other person’s hand when they meet for the first time.

       2. They only greet relatives or close friends with a kiss.

       3. They talk about the weather, holidays, music, books and something else.

       4. No, they do not.

       5. They behave politely in public.

       6. Yes, they are.

       7. We should keep our voice down in public.

 Find the detailed information and finish the table.

IV. Post Reading

1. Jenny is writing an article about good manners in the UK for the school newsletter. Help her complete her article with the correct words.

Good manners in the UK

British people usually say “hello” or “nice to meet you” and (1) _______________ when they meet you for the first time. They only greet (2) ________ or close friends with a kiss. They like to start a (3) ___________ with subjects like the weather, holidays, music or books. They (4) _____ talking about age, weight or money. British people think it is rude to (5) _________ before others. They always (6) ______. They say “sorry” if they (7) __________ you in the street.

When they want you to (8) ______, they say “excuse me”. They do not like to shout or laugh loudly (9) _________. British people are (10) _______ at home too. They say “please” or “thank you” (11) ___________.

“When in Rome, do as (12) ___________ do.” When we are in a strange place, we should do as the local people do.

Keys: shake your hand  relatives  conversation   avoid  push in   queue

bump into   move   in public  polite  all the time   the Romans

2. Simon is trying to make sure that he remembers what Jenny talked about on the radio. Help him tick    for what British people do and for what they do not do. 

  Greeting:

say “hello” or “nice to meet you”               _____

shake hands                                _____

usually greet people with a kiss                 _____

talk about the weather, holidays, music or books    _____

talk about age, weight or money                 _____

In public:

queue for something                          ____

push in before others                          ____

say “sorry” if they bump into others              ____

push past people                             ____

shout or laugh loudly                          ____

At home:

say “please” and “thank you” all the time         ____

Keys:

Step 5 Task

Talk about the differences in manners between the UK and China. Work in pairs and discuss with your partner about the questions in C on page 69.

1. How do we great each other?

2. How do we usually start a conversation?

3. Do we always queue?

4. What do we do if someone is in our way?

5. Do we shout or laugh loudly in public?

6. Do we say “please” and “thank you” at home?

7. Do we need to improve our manners?

Step 6 Homework

Read aloud the conversation in pairs.