新编实用英语综合教程2-Unit1InvitationEtiquette教案

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:

1. Read and understand the meaning of invitation cards and letters

2. How to write invitation cards and letters and remember the patterns of invitation cards and letters

3. How to invite people to party or dinner, and how to accept and decline invitations

4. The customs of inviting people in different countries

5. 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

1. Imitating Mini-Talks

2. Acting out the Tasks

3. Studying Email Information on the Internet

4. Following Sample Dialogues

5. Putting Language to Use

Section II Being All Ears

1. Learning Sentences for Workplace Communication

2. Handling a Dialogue

3. Understanding a Short Speech / Talk

Section III Trying your Hand

1. Practicing Applied Writing

2. Writing Sentences and Reviewing Grammar

Section IV Maintaining a Sharp Eye

Passage 1 :

Information Related to the Reading Passage

Whether it is to a wedding, a dinner party, shower or gala event, an invitation comes with some important obligations. Here's a quick guide to keep you on the guest list.

1. R.S.V.P

From the French “ R |oondez, s il vous plait ” , it means “ Please reply” This

little code has been around for a long time and it ' s definitely telling you that your hosts want to know if you are attending. Reply promptly, within a day or two of receiving an invitation.