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

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Tran Phu Secondary School
Teacher: Huỳnh Vũ Thùy Linh
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* What is the similarity between a custom and a tradition?
They both refer to do something that develops over time.
UNIT 4: OUR CUSTOMS
AND TRADITIONS
Period 27:
Getting started
*Vocabulary
- accepted (v-ed) (agreed):

- pass down (v):

- generations (n) (grandparents, parents, and children):

- spot on (adj) (totally correct):

- sharp (adv) (exactly on time):

- social (adj) (relating to human society):

- table manners (n) ( a polite way of eating at dinner table):
các thế hệ
truyền cho
chính xác
đúng giờ
thuộc về xã hội
phép tắc ăn uống
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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
b. Tick (✔) true (T) or false (F). (page 39)
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c. Answer the following questions.
1. What is Mai’s family custom? (G1)
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2. How does Nick feel when Phong talks about one of his family traditions? (G2)
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3. What is the difference between them? (G2)
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4. What should the students do for homework? (G3)
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It’s eating dinner at 7 p.m. sharp.
He’s surprised.
A custom is something accepted. A tradition is something special and is passed down through the generations.
They should find information about a custom or tradition.
d. Find these sentences in the conversation and fill in the missing words. (G4)
We __________ be at the dinner table on time.

You __________ find information about a custom or tradition.
have to
should
HOMEWORK
- Read the dialogue again
- Do the tasks again
- Prepare: unit 4 : A closer look 1


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