Vocabulary
key words
alcohol hot pot
snacks
soft drinks
reception
speech
Complete the following sentences with suitable words:
1.We only invited family and ____________ close friends to my father’s birthday party. My father made a really funny ______ speech about life starting at sixty-five, and he thanked everyone for bring him a ________. present 2. In the winter, we love having hot pot __________ at home with friends.

Try to link key words to topics
Listen more than once, if possible.
Listen and decide why each person is celebrating:
1. 2. 3. 4. passing his / her driving test retiring going to study abroad getting a job with good salary
Listening Strategies: Understanding the general idea
Don’t worry if you can’t understand everything.
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Listen for important words and phrases. (e.g. failed twice, interview)
Important words and phrases
drive buy a car salary is good one year in America English will be excellent
enjoy working with you sad ,happy time treasure
• Try to complete the sentences about what you should and shouldn’t do at parties in Britain. Then listen and check your answers. (listening)
don’t have to, should (x 2), shouldn’t (x 3), must
3. At the wedding ___________, reception we had a _______________ sit-down meal in a big restaurant --- there were about twenty people at each table. 4. At our parties, there isn’t any alcohol to drink, only __________ soft drinks ________ snacks like and there are lots of ________ biscuits and sandwiches to eat.
A:Tell your partner about a celebration. B:Congratulate your partner
Work in pair -----2
Example
A:I passed my driing test at last! B:That's great!Well done! C:Thanks a lot.I'm so pleased!
Giving advice
1.If it’s very formal, you _should_______dress smartly.
2. Nowadays you don’t ____________ have to be too formal. 3. You _________ shouldn’t arrive late to a dinner party. 4. You _______ should take something with you. 5. You _________ shouldn’t drink too much at parties. 6. And you shouldn’t _________ accept a lift home from a person you don’t know. 7. You ______ must be careful.
Unit 3 Celebration
Part 2 Parties
new years party
wedding party
birthday party
Festival party
Christmas party
different parties
• anniversary; 周年纪念日 • graduation; • retirement; 退休 • a farewell party; 欢送会 • a house warming 乔迁聚会 party; • a sporting victory;
student A is a foreign visitor and student B gives advice.ask and answer question.
Work in pair -----1
Example
A:I'm going to a wedding this weekend.What should I take? B:You should take a bunch of flowers. A:what should I wear?