Bài giảng Tiếng anh Lớp 8 - Unit 4, Lesson 1: Getting Started - Bùi Trung Đức

Welcome to our English class! Luu Hoang Secondary SchoolTeacher: Bui Trung DucMaking Chung cakeFestivalsWorshipping ancestorsLucky money customs and traditionsUnit 4: OurGETTING STARTEDA LESSON ON TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMSTeacherNickMiMaiPhongChecking vocabulary:- explain (v)accept (v)pass down (v)generation (n)- table manner (n): giải thích: chấp nhận: truyền lại: thế hệ: phép tắc ăn uốngPrediction: true (T) or false (F).1.	Nick’s explanation of customs andtraditions is correct.2.	Only families have customs andtraditions.3.	In the UK there’s a tradition of having afternoon tea.4.	In the UK there is no accepted way of behaving at the dinner table. T FT:	Today we’re going to learn about customs and traditions. Do you think they’re the same?M:	I think they’re different, but it’s hard to explain how.N:	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.T: 	Yes, spot on! Give me an example of a custom.M:	My family has this custom of eating dinner at 7 p.m. sharp.T: 	Really?M: Yes, we have to be at the dinner table on time.T: 	That’s interesting! How about a tradition, Phong?P:	We have a family tradition of visiting the pagoda on the first day of every lunar month.N: You’re kidding!P: No, no. We’ve followed this tradition for generations.T: You’ve mentioned family, but what about social customs and traditions, Nick?N: 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.T: Sounds lovely! Now, for homework, you should find information about a custom or tradition. You’re doing mini presentations next week...1-b. Tick true (T) or false (F).1.	Nick’s explanation of customs andtraditions is correct.2.	Only families have customs andtraditions.3.	In the UK there’s a tradition of having afternoon tea.4.	In the UK there is no accepted way of behaving at the dinner table. T FThere are also social onesThere are a lot of customs for table manners in the UK. GROUP WORK1-c.	Answer the following questions.1. What is Mai’s family custom?	It’s eating dinner at 7 p.m. sharp.2. How does Nick feel when Phong talks about one of his family traditions?	 He’s surprised.3. What is the similarity between a custom and a tradition?	They both refer to doing something that develops over time.4. What is the difference between them?A custom is something accepted. A tradition is something special and is passed down through the generations.5. What should the students do for homework?	They should find information about a custom or tradition.2-a). Match the pictures with the customs and traditions.1.smiling to accept a compliment2.worshipping ancestors3.wrapping gifts in colourful paper4.having lunch together on the second day of Tet5.placing the chopsticks on top of the rice bowl when finishing a meal6.children in the family standing in a row to greet guests7.wearing ao dai on special occasions8.giving children lucky money at Tetabcdehgfgcfheabd2-b). Write C (custom) or T (tradition) next to each activity. In pairs, compare your answers.1.smiling to accept a compliment2.worshipping ancestors3.wrapping gifts in colourful paper4.having lunch together on the second day of Tet5.placing the chopsticks on top of the rice bowl when finishing a meal6.children in the family standing in a row to greet guests7.wearing ao dai on special occasions8.giving children lucky money at TetCCCCTTC or TC or T agree means...............Start!15s 14s 13s 12s 11s 10s 09s 08s 07s 06s 05s 04s 03s 02s 01s Finish!Question 1: Choose the best option A, B or C to answer the below question.RINGING THE GOLDEN BELLAaccepted B wellCdisagree RINGING THE GOLDEN BELL00 grandparents, parents, and children means......Start!15s 14s 13s 12s 11s 10s 09s 08s 07s 06s 05s 04s 03s 02s 01s Finish!Question 2: Choose the best option A, B or C to answer the below question.RINGING THE GOLDEN BELLA familyB generationsC ancesterRINGING THE GOLDEN BELL00 totally correct means...............Start!15s 14s 13s 12s 11s 10s 09s 08s 07s 06s 05s 04s 03s 02s 01s Finish!Question 3: Choose the best option A, B or C to answer the below question.RINGING THE GOLDEN BELLAno B spot onC disagreeRINGING THE GOLDEN BELL00 exactly on time means...............Start!15s 14s 13s 12s 11s 10s 09s 08s 07s 06s 05s 04s 03s 02s 01s Finish!Question 4: Choose the best option A, B or C to answer the below question.RINGING THE GOLDEN BELLAhalf Bnot true Csharp RINGING THE GOLDEN BELL00 relating to human society means...............Start!15s 14s 13s 12s 11s 10s 09s 08s 07s 06s 05s 04s 03s 02s 01s Finish!Question 5: Choose the best option A, B or C to answer the below question.RINGING THE GOLDEN BELLA socialB buildingChouse RINGING THE GOLDEN BELL00 a polite way of eating at the dinner table is ....Start!15s 14s 13s 12s 11s 10s 09s 08s 07s 06s 05s 04s 03s 02s 01s Finish!Question 6: Choose the best option A, B or C to answer the below question.RINGING THE GOLDEN BELLAdinner B cookingC table mannersRINGING THE GOLDEN BELL00 We _____be at the dinner table on time.Start!15s 14s 13s 12s 11s 10s 09s 08s 07s 06s 05s 04s 03s 02s 01s Finish!Question 7: Choose the best option A, B or C to complete this sentenceRINGING THE GOLDEN BELLAhave to B has toC areRINGING THE GOLDEN BELL00 You _____find information about custom or traditionStart!15s 14s 13s 12s 11s 10s 09s 08s 07s 06s 05s 04s 03s 02s 01s Finish!Question 8: Choose the best option A, B or C to complete this sentenceRINGING THE GOLDEN BELLAhas to Bmust Cdoes RINGING THE GOLDEN BELL00 3.GAME: CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS EXPERTS1. Work in small groups2. Take some minutes to write down as many local customs and traditions as you can think of3. Present your list to the other groups.4. The group with the most ideas are the experts!SOME SUGGESTIONS- Making Banh Chung at Tet- Mid-Autumn Festival - Living in stilt houses-Thanksgiving Quan Ho songs in Bac NinhHalloween This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BYThis Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND+ HOMEWORK - Learn the new words by heart.- Practice the dialogue again.-	Do exercises B1,2 in workbook (page 29).- Prepare for Unit 4: A closer look 1.Goodbye!See you again!THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION!