Unit 7 Culture Diversity Speaking

<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span>Unit 7: Cultural Diversity Session 5: Speaking.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span> Activity 2: Pair discussion • Phase 1: In 2 minutes, you have to: + Get the main idea. + Find new words. + Answer quiz 1..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</span> New words 1. Clover (n) /ˈkləʊ.vər/.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(4)</span> New words 2. Magpie (n) /ˈmæɡ.paɪ/.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(5)</span> New words 3. Samovar (n) /ˈsæm.ə.vɑːr/ Samovar. Teapot.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(6)</span> New words 4. Dumpling (n) /ˈdʌm.plɪŋ/.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(7)</span> New words 5. Beetroot (n) /ˈbiːt.ruːt/.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(8)</span> New words 6. Figure skating (n) : The kind of skating for the purpose of performance (often indoors).

<span class='text_page_counter'>(9)</span> New words 7. Whistle (v): /ˈwɪs.əl/.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(10)</span> New words 8. Scatter (v): /ˈskæt.ər/.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(11)</span> New words 9. Drawer (n): /drɔːr/.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(12)</span> Revision: What is this? A kind of tea pot used by the Russian?.  Samovar (n).

<span class='text_page_counter'>(13)</span> Revision: What is this? A kind of skating mostly used in performance ?.  Figure skating (n).

<span class='text_page_counter'>(14)</span> Revision: What is this? The way in which someone follows the social rules about how to eat food.  Table manners (n).

<span class='text_page_counter'>(15)</span> Revision: What is this? A part of a piece of furniture that slides in and out and is used for keeping things in.. Drawer (n).

<span class='text_page_counter'>(16)</span> Revision: What is this? To make a high sound by forcing air through your mouth..  Whistle (v).

<span class='text_page_counter'>(17)</span> Revision: What is this? To throw or drop things so that they spread over an area.  Scatter (v).

<span class='text_page_counter'>(18)</span> Activity 2: Pair discussion • Phase 2: + Reread the text + Underline interesting information.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(19)</span> Activity 2: Pair discussion • Phase 3: In pairs, share with the others what you have learnt about the traditions/ customs of the UK/ Russia..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(20)</span> But first,.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(21)</span> What do you say when you want to express your opinion about something?.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(22)</span> Student A: I read about the UK. What I find interesting/ impressive/ attractive/ fascinating/amazing/ appealing/ wonderful/ terrific/ marvelous etc., about the UK is that…. In addition, / Besides/ Moreover/ Furthermore/ Additionally, the strangest/weirdest thing/ the most unusual/ awkward thing about them is that…. Student B: Sounds interesting/ great/ awesome/ impressive. I read about Russia and what I like most/ impresses/ attracts me/ appeals to me the most about their traditions/ customs is…….

<span class='text_page_counter'>(23)</span> It’s time to practice!.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(24)</span> Further information 1. ‘Something borrowed, something blue, something old, something new’?.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(25)</span> Further information 1. ‘Something borrowed, something blue, something old, something new’? - Something old: Often passed by her mother. - Something new: A gift (new necklace/ new bracelet) from bride’s family/ friends - Something borrowed: Something from a woman with happy marriage - Something blue: The bride always try to wear something blue (handkerchief, ribbon).

<span class='text_page_counter'>(26)</span> Further information 2. ‘Money goes to money’:.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(27)</span> Further information 2. ‘Money goes to money’: You will attract lots of fortune if you leave coins scattered throughout your bags, cupboards, and drawers..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(28)</span> Further information 3. Whistling indoors.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(29)</span> Further information 3. Whistling indoors If you whistle indoors, you will frighten the guardian angels who protect your home  money problems.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(30)</span> Quiz. 1. The sandwich was invented in …… The UK 2. People believe that black cats will bring bad luck in …………. Russia. The UKit is believed that the bride should wear ‘something…………, 3. In…………., new bluesomething………….,old something…………., something………………….’ goes. Russia. 4. People in ………… believe that ‘money …………. money’. Tea. 5. ………………. Is very popular in Russia as well as the UK (a kind of drink). Russia. 6. Figure skating is well known in………………. The UK 7. Black cats are considered good luck in………………. under 8. In the UK, you are not advised to walk…………… a ladder. wood 9. Touch ……… can bring good luck to the English. indoors 10. In Russia, you shouldn’t whistle ……………………... borrowed.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(31)</span> Activity 3: How to express agreement/ disagreement Agreement: • I agree with you. • I’m with you. • I really think so. • I hold the same opinion. • I couldn’t agree more. • You’re (absolutely) right! • Exactly • That's just what I was thinking. • I don’t think so, either..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(32)</span> Activity 3: How to express agreement/ disagreement Disagreement: • I’m sorry to disagree with you, but…………. • I don’t really think so. • I’m not sure about that. • I’m afraid I have to disagree with you. • Yes, but don’t you think……..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(33)</span> Activity 3: • Make a list of typical/popular foods, drinks, sports and traditions of Vietnam • Ask them to discuss and rank then in order of popularity • Some representatives to come to the board to present..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(34)</span> What we’ve learnt today? • Skill: Compare traditions and customs between two countries • Knowledge: Differences in traditions and customs between Russia and the UK..

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