UNIT 63 CUSTOMS AND HABITS (Ⅰ) Lesson 125
Part Ⅰ Warming-up Exercises
Note-taking: Traffic Regulations and Driving Habits in Some European Countries
Austria 1. _________________ compulsory 2. _________________ confiscated for offence 3. vehicle uphill _____________ Belgium 1. ________________ the right of way 2. ________________ when involved in an accident
France 1. ________________ outside built-up areas 2. imprisoned for ________ days / fined when found Holland 1. __________________ for drivers / front-seat passengers above 2. ______________________
Italy 1. penalties heavy for ___________________ 2. _______________ essential
West Germany 1. _________________ compulsory 2. __________________ forbidden
Yugoslavia 1. ________________________ ________________________ 2. ________________________ ________________________ Score: ______
Part Ⅱ Different Countries, Different Customs
Vocabulary
1. prejudice 2. reserved 3. tolerant Notes
Should a man take off his hat or his shoes upon entering a house? Perhaps most Americans believe it is a sign of respect to uncover one's head, whereas many eastern people believe it is a sign of respect to uncover one's feet. Different societies will give different answers to the same question.
Student Evaluation
My general Impression Content: ____ helpful _____ adequate ____ inadequate Level Of Difficulty: ____ easy ____ fair ____ difficult My Major Problems ____ understanding meanings ____ selecting major points ____ organizing facts ____ retaining concepts My Comprehension Score __________________________
Exercises:
General Views A. I find English people _________, _____________________. B. 1. Before going to England I thought English people were ____________, and I found them both _______________. Moreover, they were so _____________. 2. I learnt that it's possible to be ________________________. C. 1. In the beginning I was always surprised by __________________. 2. In the end I realized that ________________ and before criticizing them, you must _____________________. 3. My very closest friends are and will always be _________________. 4. I love my foreign friends, but at some levels there are ______________.
Supporting Details A. 1. _____________________ 2. _____________________ 3. _____________________
B. ________________________ ________________________ ________________________
C. 1. _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ 2. _____________________ _____________________ _____________________
Part Ⅲ What Does Friendship Mean To You?
Vocabulary
1. fulfil
Notes
One thing that goes along with the gregariousness of American suburban home dwellers is their concern with material possessions. Many people like to display their possessions and to show that their possessions are as good as their neighbours'. This is how the phrase "keep up with the Joneses" came into use.
Student Evaluation
My general Impression Content: ____ helpful _____ adequate ____ inadequate Level Of Difficulty: ____ easy ____ fair ____ difficult My Major Problems ____ understanding meanings ____ selecting major points ____ organizing facts ____ retaining concepts My Comprehension Score __________________________
Exercises:
Summary
In Mr Brooks' opinion, friendship is ___________________________. But a lot of people nowadays get so involved with __________, ________, '________________________," etc, that they forget ____________________. According to Mr Brooks. 'a friend in need is a friend indeed' is partly true. A real friend should be able to share his friends' __________ -- without __________. A good friendship is one where one _____________, and understands ________. ___________ is an essential part of any relationship. Mr Brooks thinks that family life is not enough without friends even if ______________. He and his wife get ______________ from their friends. After all, real friendship, in his opinion, is ____________________. |