《实用英语》
精品课教案
外 语 部
Unit 1
Greeting and Introducing People
I. Objectives:
By the end of this unit, the students should be able to 1) read, discuss and translate business cards in English,
2) learn some expressions used in greeting and introducing people,
3) comprehend the two passages and master the useful expressions in them, and 4) finish the exercises by themselves or with some help.
II. Introduction
Lead-in（导入）: First, the students are asked to talk about how to greet and introduce people. Then their opinions are written down on the blackboard. Finally, the introductory remarks will be made by the teacher as follows:
In social interactions, greeting and introducing people are very important. An appropriate introduction will help you leave a good first impression upon others, which means you may be likely to establish a close relationship with others, and vice versa. When you are introduced to foreign friends, you should greet them with “How do you do?\while shaking hands with them for a few seconds. The next thing is,
perhaps, the presenting of a business card, which is also called a name card. You should accept the card with a smile and a quick browse, and at the same time, offer yours.
I. Objectives:
By the end of this unit, the students should be able to 1) read, discuss and translate announcements,
2) learn some expressions used in ask for and give names
3) comprehend the two passages and master the useful expressions in them, and 4) finish the exercises by themselves or with some help.
II. Introduction
1. How to greet in China?
How do people greet each other in China?
Chinese traditional etiquette：bow to each other or bow with your left hand holding the right hand and raising them above your chest.
Modern manners: shake hands or wave.
2. How do people greet each other in other different countries?
In Thailand, people greet each other by putting their hands together and bowing slightly.
In South America, you expect to be hugged
In the Middle East, when you meet someone, Arabs greet each other by touching noses.
In the USA, people shake hands when meeting each other.
In France, Britain, Finland, China…, it is the custom to shake hands with people at the first time.
Dutch荷兰的； kiss吻； cheek脸颊
When Dutch people meet, they kiss each other on the cheek, especially for the close friends.
In Japan, people bow to each other when they meet.
3. Discussion:
What about a Chinese and a Japanese meeting for the first time?
Tips: Do in Rome as the Romans do.
4. Expressions
Formal:
1. How do you do?
2. How are you (doing)?
3. Nice to meet you.
4. Long time no see.
5. How are you getting along with...?
6. How is everything?
7. How is your vacation/ holiday(s)/ Christmas Day/weekend?
Informal：
What's up?
Hello? /Hi?
What's going on?
How is life?
How is it going? anything new?
Pleased to meet you again!