Unit 3. Parties

Unit 3: Parties
Period18: Lesson 1: Reading (2)
New words:
Table manners: behavior that is consider correct
while you are having a meal at a table with others
(phép tắc an uống)
acceptable (adj): agreed or approved by most people in a society
(có thể chấp nhận được)
unacceptable: Acceptable>observe (v): obey rules, laws, etc. (tuân theo)
cutlery (n): knives, forks and spoons, used for eating and serving food
(dụng cụ an)
congenial (adj): pleasant because it suits your character (dễ chịu)
Eg : congenial working environment
refrain (v): (from sth or doing sth) stop yourself from doing sth
(kiềm chế lại, cố nhịn)
a) Complete the table with what you should observe and what you shouldn`t when attending a Brritish-hosted party:
b) Explain the italicized words:
1. They refers to parties
2. A type of etiquette is a way of explaining table manner
3. The following refers to the information coming after the phrase- the do`s and don`ts which follow
c) Find the words or phrases in the extract that express meanings similar to those provided:
1. raised: lifted
2. protocol: etiquette
3. knives, forks, scissors: cutlery
4. friendly and sociable: congenial
d) Discuss some common Vietnamese table manners you should explain to a foreign guests:
Suggested questions:
1. Where do you live?
2. Is there any special protocol at your locality when sitting at a party table?
3. As a youngster, what table manners should you observe when you share the party table with elderly people?
4. What table manners should you avoid at a party table in your locality?
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