新编实用英语综合教程2--Unit-1-Invitation-Etiquette教案.doc

Unit 1 Invitation Etiquette Unit Goals What you should learn to do Make an oral invitation to: Invite people to join daily activities Invite people to formal occasions Make a written invitation (write an invitation card or a letter) for: Personal invitation Official occasions Give a reply to: An oral invitation A written invitation What you should know about Invitation culture: western and Chinese Word order in a subordinate clause Requirements: After learning this unit, students should grasp: Read and understand the meaning of invitation cards and letters How to write invitation cards and letters and remember the patterns of invitation cards and letters How to invite people to party or dinner, and how to accept and decline invitations The customs of inviting people in different countries Important words, phrases and language points in the passage In our daily life, we need to invite others to dinner or take part in all kinds of parties, so we should know about western custom about invitation. Foreign custom is much stricter than Chinese custom in the matter of replying to invitations. When you receive an invitation you should answer is immediately, saying definitely whether you are able to accept it or not. If the invitation is given by word of mouth, in conversation or at a chance meeting, you should answer at once whether you can come or not. If you cannot give an answer at that time, you may say “May I let you know this evening” or some such words. By studying this unit, we will know about how to invite the others, how to accept or decline the invitation, and how to write invitation cards/letters. Section I Talking Face to Face Imitating Mini-Talks Acting out the Tasks Studying Email Information on the Internet Following Sample Dialogues Putting Language to Use Section II Being All Ears Learning Sentences for Workplace Communication Handling a Dialogue Understanding a Short Speech / Talk Section III Trying your Hand