Урок 51. Going to the USA?

Конспект урока

Английский язык, 11 класс

Урок № 51. Going to the USA?

Тема урока – Going to the USA?

Цель урока – teach the students how to behave and be polite in the USA.

Задачи урока – teach the students the customs of America; study the list of advice for foreigners; learn the difference between the words used in American-English and British-English

• You will listen, read, and talk about the customs of America.
• You will learn how to behave in the USA.
• You will learn the difference between the words used in American-English and British-English

Task 1 – Unscramble the words

borenhefad — ________________

cveoniontn — ________________

distfspreecul — _______________

eulqitay — ___________________

maaintin — __________________

pcaltuunity — ________________

veuald — ____________________

Task 2 — Fill in the words

maintain, manners, salary, tip, yarn

1. Discussing other people’s ________is considered to be rude.
2. Do you _______waiters at a restaurant?
3. You should cover your mouth with your hand if you_______.
4. A person with good ________is always nice to talk to.
5. You should always ________eye-contact when speaking to someone.

Task 3 – Read the sentences and fill in the gaps transforming the capitalized words

Example – This place is very ___________. – BEAUTY

This place is very beautiful.

Task 4 — Fill in the table

anti-clockwise, chemist’s, chips, counter-clockwise, crisps, drugstore,

freeway, gas, motorway, pavement, petrol, sidewalk, sneakers, trainers

Task 5 – Match the words

1 –

2 –

3 –

4 –

5 –

6 –

7 –

Task 6 — Read the sentences. Choose – American / British English

1 – I’ve just bought new sneakers! They’re great! Look! – American / British

2 – You should always walk along the pavement. — American / British

3 – Give me your rubber, please. I’ve lost mine. — American / British

4 – What’s your zip code? I need it to send you my letter. — American / British

5 – He is a very good attorney. — American / British

Task 7 – Read the text. Fill in the words

cultures, customs, dishonest, eye-contact, keep, maintain, money, value

Planning a trip to other countries it is important to get acquainted with some basic _______and traditions of the place you are going to visit.

America is often called a “patchwork of_______, identities and customs”. So, you should pay attention to your behavior and body language there, if you do not want to have problems during your stay.

First of all, Americans ________their personal body space. So you should ________enough distance between you and the person you’re talking to.

Besides, people in the USA value their time. They say “Time is________”. That’s why you should not _______them waiting for you.

While speaking to people you also should maintain_________. If you do not look in the eye, you can be regarded as a _________person.

These are just a few vitally important prompts for you. Be attentive and get ready to learn more!

Task 8 — Read the text again and mark the sentences True / False

Planning a trip to other countries it is important to get acquainted with some basic customs and traditions of the place you are going to visit.

America is often called a “patchwork of cultures, identities and customs”. So, you should pay attention to your behavior and body language there, if you do not want to have problems during your stay.

First of all, Americans value their personal body space. So you should maintain enough distance between you and the person you’re talking to.

Besides, people in the USA value their time. They say “Time is money”. That’s why you should not keep them waiting for you.

While speaking to people you also should maintain eye-contact. If you do not look in the eye, you can be regarded as a dishonest person.

These are just a few vitally important prompts for you. Be attentive and get ready to learn more!

1. While travelling to other countries you should not think of your body language– True / False
2. You can stay very close to other people while in the queue. – True / False
3. You should be punctual. – True / False
4. Do not look in the eye. It shows your aggression. – True / False

Task 9 – Read the dialogue and fill in the missing words

10, Beforehand, calls, longer, mouth, personal,

politeness, room , salary, space, visitors

Talk-show host — Hello! Today we’re talking about ________. You will learn how to be polite from the point of view of a typical American. So, Jess, what person would you call impolite?

Jess – Well, I think, first of all it would be the one, who ______ me at 8 am! In America we do not call people before 9 am and after _______ pm. We value the ________ life of each other.

Talk-show host – Yes! I fully agree! I’d even add that I do not appreciate unexpected _________. Really, it is terrible, when someone comes to your place without a call _________!

Jess – Oh! Yes…. I can’t stand such visitors either! And those who do not knock before entering my _______ are rather disrespectful, I think.

Talk-show host – I see. What questions do you consider rude?

Jess – Well…I do not like being asked about my age or ________, for example.

Talk-show host – Oh, yes. Awful questions. What do you feel, when someone yarns or sneezes?

Jess – Well, if the person covers the _______, it is ok for me. But if they don’t…it’s terrible. I can’t speak to such people any ________. It is so unsanitary! Besides, I do not like being touched. It is again the question of my personal body ______.

Talk-show host – Well, thanks, Jess! Let’s have a break now, and then we’ll continue our discussion!

Task 10 — Read the text. Give a short answer

Hello! I am Harry. Last month I went to America to visit my friend Joe and his family! It was a nightmare! Everything went wrong and I do not know why!

So I wanted to make a surprise. On Saturday morning I rang the doorbell. Joe was shocked. He said he had plans for that day. I was really sad, but went to the hotel and waited till the evening. At 10.30 pm I thought it was the time, when my friend was free at last and could talk to me at least on the phone. But again he was not happy to hear me, as he was going to bed! Just imagine – I came from Russia to visit him, and he wanted to sleep! I was broken.

We decided to meet on Sunday at 2 pm. Unfortunately, after such a long flight I overslept and was late for half an hour. When I came to the restaurant, I was as hungry as a wolf. So I began eating as soon as the waiter had brought my pasta. Meantime, Joe was still waiting for his roast beef. To be honest, I did not feel, he was glad to see me.

After the lunch I forgot to tip the waiter. That was the time, when my friend told me, I was gross and disrespectful. He explained nothing and just went home.

What shall I do now?

1. When did Harry go to America?
2. Who was shocked?
3. When did Harry make a phone call to Joe?
4. Why was Harry late to the restaurant?
5. Who began eating first?
6. What did Harry forget to do after the lunch?
7. How many mistakes did Harry do?

Task 11 — Do the crossword puzzle

Task 12 – Rewrite the sentences using American English

1. Nice trainers! Where did you buy them? – _____________________________________
2. Here is your note, sir. — ____________________________________________________
3. Where’s the nearest petrol station? — __________________________________________
4. You should turn anti-clockwise. — ____________________________________________
5. This motorway was opened a year ago. — _______________________________________
6. I do not like crisps. — ______________________________________________________

Task 13 — Rewrite the sentences using British English

1. You should always walk along the sidewalk. — _____________________________________
2. I’m going to the drugstore. Do you need anything? — ________________________________
3. Her father is an attorney. — _____________________________________________________
4. When I was young, I worked as a sales clerk. — ____________________________________
5. What’s our zip code? I do not remember. — ________________________________________
6. My daughter has lost her eraser again! — __________________________________________

Task 14 — Translate into English

1. Говоря с американцем, тебе следует всегда поддерживать зрительный контакт. — _____

__________________________________________________________________________

1. Тебе не следует спрашивать американцев о возрасте и зарплате. — __________________

__________________________________________________________________________

1. Этот ребенок очень грубый и неуважительный. — ________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

1. He забудь постучать прежде, чем войти. — ______________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

1. Не вежливо звонить людям до 9 утра и после 10 вечера. — ________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

РАЗБОР РЕШЕНИЯ ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОГО ЗАДАНИЯ 1

Unscramble the words

beforehand

convention

disrespectful

equality

maintain

punctuality

valued

РАЗБОР РЕШЕНИЯ ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОГО ЗАДАНИЯ 7

Read the text. Fill in the words

Planning a trip to other countries it is important to get acquainted with some basic customs and traditions of the place you are going to visit.

America is often called a “patchwork of cultures, identities and customs”. So, you should pay attention to your behavior and body language there, if you do not want to have problems during your stay.

First of all, Americans value their personal body space. So you should maintain enough distance between you and the person you’re talking to.

Besides, people in the USA value their time. They say “Time is money”. That’s why you should not keep them waiting for you.

While speaking to people you also should maintain eye-contact. If you do not look in the eye, you can be regarded as a dishonest person.

These are just a few vitally important prompts for you. Be attentive and get ready to learn more!

РАЗБОР РЕШЕНИЯ ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОГО ЗАДАНИЯ 8

Read the text again and mark the sentences True / False

1 – False

2 – False

3 – True

4 – False

РАЗБОР РЕШЕНИЯ ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОГО ЗАДАНИЯ 9

Read the dialogue and fill in the missing words

Talk-show host — Hello! Today we’re talking about politeness. You will learn how to be polite from the point of view of a typical American. So, Jess, what person would you call impolite?

Jess – Well, I think, first of all it would be the one, who calls me at 8 am! In America we do not call people before 9 am and after 10 pm. We value the personal life of each other.

Talk-show host – Yes! I fully agree! I’d even add that I do not appreciate unexpected visitors. Really, it is terrible, when someone comes to your place without a call beforehand!

Jess – Oh! Yes…. I can’t stand such visitors either! And those who do not knock before entering my room are rather disrespectful I think.

Talk-show host – I see. What questions do you consider rude?

Jess – Well…I do not like being asked about my age or salary, for example.

Talk-show host – Oh, yes. Awful questions. What do you feel, when someone yarns or sneezes?

Jess – Well, if the person covers the mouth, it is ok for me. But if they don’t…it’s terrible. I can’t speak to such people any longer. It is so unsanitary! Besides, I do not like being touched. It is again the question of my personal body space.

Talk-show host – Well, thanks, Jess! Let’s have a break now, and then we’ll continue our discussion!

РАЗБОР РЕШЕНИЯ ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОГО ЗАДАНИЯ 10

Read the text. Give a short answer

1. Last week
2. Joe
3. At 10.30 pm
4. He overslept
5. Harry
6. To tip the waiter
7. 5

РАЗБОР РЕШЕНИЯ ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОГО ЗАДАНИЯ 11

Do the crossword puzzle

РАЗБОР РЕШЕНИЯ ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОГО ЗАДАНИЯ 14

Translate into English

1. Talking to an American, you should always maintain eye-contact.
2. You should not ask Americans about their age and salary.
3. This child is very gross and disrespectful.
4. Do not forget (remember) to knock before entering.
5. It is not polite to phone people before 9 am and after 10 pm.

Лексический материал урока

Beforehand – заблаговременно

Convention – собрание, съезд

Disrespectful – неуважительный

Equality – равенство, равноправие

Eye-contact – зрительный контакт

Gross – грубый, вульгарный

Maintain – поддерживать, сохранять

Manners – манеры, поведение

Punctuality – пунктуальность

Salary – зарплата

Tip – оставлять чаевые (в ресторане)

Valued – ценный

Yarn – зевать

Gesture — жест

Forefinger, index finger – указательный палец

Thumb – большой палец

Beckon – подзывать к себе

Custom – обычай, привычка

ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ

1. Афанасьева О.В., Дули Дж., Михеева И.В. Английский в фокусе. 11 класс. Учебник для общеобразовательных организаций. – М.: Просвещение, 2017.стр 149