Unit 12 Lesson 3 Living abroad

Task-based reading:

Find the right writers for culture shock.

a. Talk aloud in a New York restaurant.

b. As soon as a guest leaves, the host closes the door behind.

c. You don't get more food if you don't ask for more.

d. Insist on walking somebody to the station to see him/her off.

e. When praised, Chinese people are very embarrassed.

Fill in the blanks

Item American culture Chinese culture When the guest is leaving After saying goodbye, the host goes back and closes the door_______. The host will _____ the guest.

Table manners Speak ______ in a restaurant.

If you don't ask for more food, you don't ________. It is ______ to speak loudly in a restaurant.

The host keeps on __________ _____in the guest's bowl. When

praised Feel happy and_________. Some may feel

___________. Important words and expressions:

Underline these words in your text and then fill in the blanks

get ready to,say good-bye to, be cautious, stare at, sound like, be invited to, have a good appetite, keep on, seem to do, insist on, see sb off, suit, familiar 1. I don't think the shoes_____ me.

2. The train is putting out and I have no time to __________ my parents.

3. ________ others is impolite.

4. Though it's not allowed to stay up , many students ________ study till mid-night.

5. It's my honor to_______ your home to take part in your party.

6. He _______ have had a good time.

We're not _______ with the movie. How can I talk about it?