Unit 04. Our Customs and Traditions. Lesson 1. Getting started

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What is the similarity between a custom and a tradition?
They both refer to do something that develops over time.
Period 27:Getting started
Unit 4:OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
Thursday, October 26th, 2017
1. Listen and read:
Teacher: Today we’re going to learn about customs and traditions. Do you think they’re the same?
Mi:  I think they’re different, but it’s hard to explain how.
Nick: In my opinion, a custom is something that has become an accepted way of doing things. And a tradition is something we do that is special and is passed down through the generations.
Teacher: Yes, spot on! Give me an example of a custom.
Mai:  My family has this custom of eating dinner at 7 p.m. sharp.
Teacher: Really?
Mai:  Yes, we have to be at the dinner table on time.
Teacher: That’s interesting! How about a tradition, Phong?
Phong:  We have a family tradition of visiting the pagoda on the first day of every lunar month.
Nick:  You’re kidding!
Phong: No, no. We’ve followed this tradition for generations.
Teacher: You’ve mentioned family, but what about social customs and traditions, Nick?
Nick:  Well, in the UK there are lots of customs for table manners. For example, we have to use a knife and fork at dinner. Then, there’s a British tradition of having afternoon tea at 4 p.m.
Teacher: Sounds lovely! Now, for homework, you should find information about a custom or tradition. You’re doing mini presentations next week...
A lesson on customs and traditional
(page 39) a. Find a word/ phrase that means:
accepted
generations
spot on
sharp
social
table manners
(page 39) b. Tick (✔) true (T) or false (F).
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(page 39) c. Answer the following questions.
What is Mai’s family custom?
How does Nick feel when Phong talks about one of his family traditions?
What is the difference between a custom and a tradition?
What should the students do for homework?
1. It’s eating dinner at 7 p.m. sharp.
2. He’s surprised.
3. A custom is something accepted. A tradition is something special and is passed down through the generations.
4. They should find information about a custom or tradition.
Answer:
(page 39) d. Find these sentences in the conversation and
fill in the missing words.
have to
should
We ………..be at the dinner table on time.
You ………... find information about a custom or tradition.
1. smiling to accept a compliment
2.worshipping ancestors
3. wrapping gifts in colourful paper
4. having lunch together on the second day of Tet
C
C/ T
C
T
(P.39) 2 b. Write C (custom) or T (tradition) next to each activity. In pairs, compare your answers.
5. placing the chopsticks on top
of the rice bowl when finishing a meal
8. giving children lucky money at Tet
6. children in the family standing in a row to greet guests
7.wearing ao dai on special occasions
C
C
T
C/T
3. Write a short paragraph about one of the customs and traditions given below. You can make any necessary changes.
The custom of worshipping ancestors plays an important role in Vietnamese culture. We have preserved this custom through generations. The custom expresses the respect and gratitude to ancestors. All Vietnamese families have ancestor altars to honor and remember their ancestors. On the altar, incense and flowers are displayed on the anniversary of family member’s death, on the Vietnamese New Year as well as other occasions.
Teachers’ Day is celebrated on 20th November every year. It is the day when students express their gratitude and appreciate the hard work of their teachers all over the country. Teachers have the greatest contribution to build up the characters of students and help them to become good citizens of our country. Our parents bring us up and give us food and drink for our survival, but teachers arouse our hearts with light of knowledge.
Homework
2. Complete the writing in your notebook.
Learn vocabulary by heart.
3. Do ex 1( P.29- WB)
4. Prepare Unit 4: A closer look 1 (P. 40- TB)
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