Unit3 Lesson3 Weddings

Objectives 1. Understand the words related to weddings. 2. Find out the key information related to the weddings in Indonesia and Greek. 3. Practise using some modal verbs. 4. Design your best friend’s wedding.

Have you been to a wedding Party

Guessing game Brainstorm

traditional Chinese weddings

modern Chinese weddings

collective weddings

sky weddings

ocean weddings

western weddings

royal weddings

church weddings

Unforgettable oaths( 誓言 ) of the couples!

"I call upon all present to witness that I take you to be my lawful wedded wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part".

related to weddings New words

bridesmaid

entrance

wedding reception

True or False Fast reading Worksheet Ex.1

1. Indonesian families only invite people they have known for a long time. 2. The reception is before the wedding. 3. Guests usually give money as a present. 4. In Greek culture, the bridegroom has to ask for the bride’s hand in marriage. 5. The bride and bridegroom’s wedding crowns are made of gold. 6. A piece of ribbon links the wedding crowns together. F F T T F T

Careful reading Wedding in Indonesia

Weddings in Indonesian

Worksheet Ex.2 Read the text and try to remember what to do and what not to do.

What to do What not to do You can go without an invitation. You ought not to go to the ceremony without asking first. You can attend the reception after the ceremony. You ought to put money into the box at the entrance of the reception. You don’t have to contribute a lot of money You can’t drink alcohol at the reception. Indonesian women don’t have to cover their heads.

Careful reading Weddings in Greek

Greek Weddings worksheet Ex.3 The has to in marriage. The should help on the heads of the couple. A long silk ribbon that links the crowns is a symbol of. The guests can, which can last through the night. Guests can on the floor and put money to the bride’s dress for. groom ask the bride’s father for his daughter’s hand best manput crowns a happy and long life for the couple attend a wedding reception throw dishes good luck after the wedding ceremony during the wedding ceremony before the wedding ceremony

Watch a selection of a film and get to know about: Greek Weddings

Group Discussion Plan a wedding for your best friend!

200.8 meters

Speaking strategies: Group work 1. Always try to speak in English. 2. Don ’ t interrupt other people. 3. Respect other people ’ s ideas. 4. Choose a secretary to make notes of your group ’ s decisions.

Evaluation Idea1 Content3 Presentation1

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