Unit 7: Cultural Diversity Session 5: Speaking Activity 2: Pair discussion • Phase 1: In minutes, you have to: + Get the main idea + Find new words + Answer quiz New words Clover (n) /ˈkləʊ.vər/ New words Magpie (n) /ˈmæɡ.paɪ/ New words Samovar (n) /ˈsæm.ə.vɑːr/ Samovar Teapot New words Dumpling (n) /ˈdʌm.plɪŋ/  New words Beetroot (n) /ˈbiːt.ruːt/ New words Figure skating (n) : The kind of skating for the purpose of performance (often indoors) New words Whistle (v): /ˈwɪs.əl/ New words Scatter (v): /ˈskæt.ər/ What you say when you want to express your opinion about something? Student A: I read about the UK What I find interesting/ impressive/ attractive/ fascinating/amazing/ appealing/ wonderful/ terrific/ marvelous etc., about the UK is that… In addition, / Besides/ Moreover/ Furthermore/ Additionally, the strangest/weirdest thing/ the most unusual/ awkward thing about them is that… Student B: Sounds interesting/ great/ awesome/ impressive I read about Russia and what I like most/ impresses/ attracts me/ appeals to me the most about their traditions/ customs is…… It’s time to practice! Further information ‘Something borrowed, something blue, something old, something new’? Further information ‘Something borrowed, something blue, something old, something new’? - Something old: Often passed by her mother - Something new: A gift (new necklace/ new bracelet) from bride’s family/ friends - Something borrowed: Something from a woman with happy marriage - Something blue: The bride always try to wear something blue (handkerchief, ribbon) Further information ‘Money goes to money’: Further information ‘Money goes to money’: You will attract lots of fortune if you leave coins scattered throughout your bags, cupboards, and drawers Further information Whistling indoors Further information Whistling indoors If you whistle indoors, you will frighten the guardian angels who protect your home  money problems Quiz The sandwich was invented in …… The UK People believe that black cats will bring bad luck in ………… Russia The UKit is believed that the bride should wear ‘something…………, In…………., new bluesomething………….,old something…………., something………………….’ goes Russia People in ………… believe that ‘money ………… money’ Tea ……………… Is very popular in Russia as well as the UK (a kind of drink) Russia Figure skating is well known in……………… The UK Black cats are considered good luck in……………… under In the UK, you are not advised to walk…………… a ladder wood Touch ……… can bring good luck to the English indoors 10 In Russia, you shouldn’t whistle …………………… borrowed Activity 3: How to express agreement/ disagreement Agreement: • I agree with you • I’m with you • I really think so • I hold the same opinion.  • I couldn’t agree more • You’re (absolutely) right! • Exactly • That's just what I was thinking • I don’t think so, either Activity 3: How to express agreement/ disagreement Disagreement: • I’m sorry to disagree with you, but………… • I don’t really think so • I’m not sure about that • I’m afraid I have to disagree with you • Yes, but don’t you think…… Activity 3: • Make a list of typical/popular foods, drinks, sports and traditions of Vietnam • Ask them to discuss and rank then in order of popularity • Some representatives to come to the board to present What we’ve learnt today? • Skill: Compare traditions and customs between two countries • Knowledge: Differences in traditions and customs between Russia and the UK ... UK, you are not advised to walk…………… a ladder wood Touch ……… can bring good luck to the English indoors 10 In Russia, you shouldn’t whistle …………………… borrowed Activity 3: How to express agreement/