汇编实用英语综合教育教案2-Unit1InvitationEtiquette课程教案

1、Unit 1 Invitation EtiquetteUnit GoalsWhat you should learn to doMake an oral invitation to:Invite people to join daily activitiesInvite people to formal occasionsMake a written invitation(write an invitation card or a letter) for:Personal invitationOfficial occasionsGive a reply to:An oral invitatio

2、nA written invitationWhat you should know aboutInvitation culture: western and ChineseWord order in a subordinate clauseRequirements:After learning this unit, students should grasp:1. Read and understand the meaning of invitation cards and letters2. How to write invitation cards and letters and reme

3、mber the patterns of invitationcards and letters3. How to invite people to party or dinner, and how to accept and decline invitations4. The customs of inviting people in different countries5. Important words, phrases and language points in the passageIn our daily life, we need to invite others to di

4、nner or take part in all kindsof parties, so we should know about western custom about invitation.Foreign custom is much stricter than Chinese custom in the matter of replying toinvitations. When you receive an invitation you should answer is immediately, sayingdefinitely whether you are able to acc

5、ept it or not.If the invitation is given by word of mouth, in conversation or at a chance meeting, youshould answer at once whether you can come or not. If you cannot give an answer atthat time, you may say“May I let you know thisevening”or some such words.By studying this unit, we will know about h

6、ow to invite the others, how to accept ordecline the invitation, and how to write invitation cards/letters. Section I Talking Face toFace1. Imitating Mini-Talks2. Acting out the Tasks3. Studying Email Information on the Internet4. Following Sample Dialogues5. Putting Language to UseSection II Being

7、All Ears1. Learning Sentences for Workplace Communication2. Handling a Dialogue3. Understanding a Short Speech / TalkSection III Trying your Hand1. Practicing Applied Writing2. Writing Sentences and Reviewing GrammarSection IV Maintaining a Sharp EyePassage 1 :Information Related to the Reading Pass

8、ageWhether it is to a wedding, a dinner party, shower or gala event, an invitationcomes with some important obligations. Heres a quick guideto keep you on the guest list.1. R.S.V.PFrom the French“Rgondez, sI vous plait”，it means“Please reply.This little code has been around for a long time and its d

9、efinitely tellingyou that your hosts want to know if you are attending. Reply promptly, within a day ortwo of receiving an invitation.2. How do I respond? Reply in the manner indicated on the invitation.R.S.V.P and no response card: a handwritten response to the host atthe return address on the enve

10、lope.Response Card: fill in and reply by the date indicated and return in the enclosedenvelope.R.S.V.P with phone number: telephone and make sure to speak in personanswering machines can be unreliable.R.S.V.P with e-mail: you may accept or decline electronically.Regrets only: reply only if you canno

11、t attend. If your host doesnt hear from you,he is expecting you!No reply requested? Unusual, but it is always polite to let someoneknow your intentions. A phone call would be sufficient.3. Is that your final answer?Changing a“yes”to a“no”is only acceptable on account of:illness or injury, a death in

12、 the family or an unavoidable professional or businessconflict. Call your hosts immediately.Canceling because you have a“better”offer is a surefire way to getdropped from ALL the guest lists.Being a“no show”is unacceptable.Changing a“no”to a“yes”is OK only if it willnot upset the hostsarrangements.4

13、.“May I bring？Dont even ask! An invitation is extended to the people the hostsa date. Some invitations indicate that you may invite a guest or date (Mr. JohnEvans and Guest) and when you reply, you should indicate whether you are bringingsomeone, and convey their name.my children. If they were invit

14、ed, the invitation would have said so.my houseguest. Its best to decline the invitation, stating the reason.This gives your host the option to extend the invitation to your guests, or not.5. Say“Thank You.”Make sure to thank your hosts before you leave, and then again by phone or notethe next day.Te

15、xt Business InvitationA case of mistaken identity!Dont worry, weve been assured that this mystery will besolved in time for ourHoliday Office PartyWere leaving the investigation to those who do it best.Lets get away from all those computers, papers and mess and cometo our office party in your best s

16、uit or dress.want to inviteand no one else.Come join us and T oast the SeasonThursday, December 9th 2010 5:00 P .M.The Columbia House-Pen thouse Floor 485 Jeffers on PlazaLeonard, Barley, Travis, Bailey and SmithRegrets only to Dianne 248-8522It would be a crime to miss our party or not be on time48

17、5 Jefferson PlazaBusiness invitations can be informal or formal. Although invitations are usuallysent through the mail, informal invitations such as e-mail and phone invitations arebecoming more acceptable.Invitation TimingFor most formal occasions, its best to invite guests three or fourweeks in ad

18、vance. If you choose to invite your guests by phone, remind them again inwriting two weeks before the gathering. Here are a few guidelines for your information:Six to eight months before an important seminar to which out-of-town executivesare invited.Four weeks before an evening reception.Two to fou

19、r weeks before a cocktail party.Invitation FormatFormal business invitations are most commonly printed on white or off-whitehigh-quality paper. A company can use any color of paper itdesires, as long as it upholds and promotes the companys image.With preprinted invitations, you simply fill in the bl

20、anks to tell what, where, andwhen the party will be and who is giving it. Its also acceptable to include an RSVPnotation and your phone number or address on the invitation for more accurateplanning.Responding to an InvitationEither use the address or phone number printed in the lower left corner of

21、theinvitation or return the RSVP card sent with the invitation. If a“Please reply by”agiven date is included in the invitation, be polite enough to reply by that date. If thewords“Regrets only”are printed inthe lower left corner of the invitation, you need only to inform the host if you will not bea

22、ble to attend. If your host does not hear from you, you are expected to attend.Never ask to bring a guest unless the invitation states“Mr. Louis Winthorp andGuest.”Most likely, the host will have only enough food and drinks for the number ofpeople he invites. Showing up with an uninvited friend coul

23、d turn out to be anembarrassing situation for everyone.Language Points1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences1. (Para. 1) Although invitations are usually sent through the mail, informal invitationssuch as e-mails and phone invitations are becoming more acceptable. Analysis: suchas means“of the same ki

24、nd, like”and should be followed by nouns or nounphrases.Translation:虽然邀请函通常通过信函方式发出， 但目前像电子邮件、 电话邀请 等非正式邀请越来越被普遍使用。Example: Our discussions were all about issues such as education andclimate change.2. (Para. 4) Its also acceptable to include an RSVP notation and your phone numberor address on the in

25、vitation for more accurate planning.An alysis: Its also acceptable to do means“Its also good eno ugh to bereceived to do”Translation:如果为了使计划更加周密， 也可以在邀请函中加上请回复的字样， 以及电话号码或联系地址。3. (Para. 5) If a“Please reply by”a given date is included in the invitation, be politeenough to reply by that date.Analysis

26、: Ifis a conditional clause followed by an imperative sentenceTranslation:如果邀请函中包括“请于某日之前回复”的字样， 则需要在规定日 期前回复。Example: If you choose to invite your guests by phone, remind them again in writingtwo weeks before the gathering.Example: Its acceptable to play tricks on your friends on April 1st.4. (Para

27、. 6) Never ask to bring a guest unless the invitation states“Mr.Louis Winthorp and Guest.”An alysis: Neveruni essis“double n egative”, which means“Youcan bring a guest if the in vitati on states”Translation:如若邀请函上没有说明“邀请某某先生和朋友”， 不要向邀请方要 求带同伴。Example: Some people are never happy unless they are in t

28、he limelight showing off.2 Important Words1. in advancebefore in time提前e.g.Can I sign up for this course in advance?Quality Buildings usually hire its temporary workers well in advanceas the need arises.2. seminarn. a small class of usually advanced students meeting to study some subject with ateach

29、er讨论会，研讨班e.g.He Im very sorry about not setting the seminar on time.There is a computer network seminar tomorrow afternoon.3. upholdv. to support, prevent from being weakened or taken away支持，赞成e.g.I want to love as a kind of faith to uphold.All staff uphold integrity-based quality first principle.4.

30、 imagen. the opinion people have of a person, organization, product etc.形象e.g.The hotel industry is working hard on improving its image.The party has to project the right image.5. givena. fixed for a purpose and stated as such给定的，特定的e.g.The work must be done within the given time.At any given time,

31、the status of technical progress is relatively inflexible.6. likelyad. probably可能e.g.Id very likely have done the same thing in your situation.As likely as not (very probably), the meeting will take place in the village pub.Passage 2 :Information Related to the Reading PassageThis is an informal inv

32、itation letter between friends. The tone of thisletter is casual. The language is not so formal. This kind of informal invitation letter isoften written in the first person. For example,“in thehope that it will be possible for you both to spend a few days with us during your stay inEngland.” “and it

33、 would be nice if you could comethen, too.”But a formal invitation card is usually written in the third person.TextAn Invitation LetterMy dear Michael,It seems ages since we heard from youand even longer since you went towork in China. But recently we happened to bump into Charlie Wright at a party,

34、 andfrom him we learnt that you and Lucia will be coming to England over the Christmasholidays. So I am writing straightawayto make sure this reaches you well beforeyou leaveShanghaiin the hope that it will be possible for you both to spend a few days with usduring your stay in England.I am still te

35、aching English Literature in a university and I am getting well along withmy colleagues. I also have some Chinese students here, who are very friendly andintelligent.I imagine you will be spending Christmas with your parents, but surely you willhave some time after that before your Christmas holiday

36、s end. We shall be having twoother friends of ours staying with us over the New Year weekend, and it would be nice ifyou could come then, too.Mike and Rosa Griffiths are old friends and a very nice couple; Im sureyou will like them. They used to live in China, too, so we shall have something incommo

37、n. And if we get some decent weather, we might all go off one day and visit theCartersIm sure we can get Uncle Arthurto lend us his minibus.Theres not a great deal to report from our end. Mary is well and still enjoying herschool teaching (at least, I think so); the children are growing up at a terr

38、ifying rate;I am still working for Sandersons andlike it well enoughthough occasionally pining for the footloose days of long ago. Butlets hope you will soon be here to see for yourselvesand help us see the New Year in!Id better stop here now; Im supposed to be spending this eveningwriting Christmas

39、 cards. Write or phone as soon as you canand come!Love from us all!Language Points1 Explanation of Difficult Sentences1. (Para. 1) It seems ages since we heard from you.Analysis: It seems ages since . means“It seems a long time since .”Translation:似乎很长时间没有收到你的信了。Example: It seems ages since I saw yo

40、u in Shanghai.2. (Para. 1) So I am writing straightawayto make sure this reachesyou well before you leave Shanghaiin the hope that it will be possible for youboth to spend a few days with us during your stay in England.Analysis: To make sure . is an adverbial of purpose, and in the hope, aprepositio

41、nal phrase is used also as an adverbial of purpose.Translation:所以我马上写信，好让你在离开上海之前肯定收到这封信希 望你们俩能在英格兰逗留期间和我们一起住几天。3. (Para. 3) I imagine you will be spending Christmas with your parents, but surelyyou will have some time after that before your Christmas holidays end.Analysis: Surely is used to express

42、 that someone is certain or almostcertain about something.Translation:我猜想你将在你的父母家过圣诞节,但肯定在你的圣诞节假日 结束之前还会有一些时间。Example: These children surely deserve something better than a life on the streets.Example: I am sending this card to you todayto make sure you receive it beforethe Christmas Day.4. (Para. 4) I am still working for Sandersons and liking it well enoughthough occasionally p