Unit 9 How would you like it cooked, sir?

Section A: Warming up

Divide the Ss into four groups. Members of

each group are encouraged to come to the blackboard to write down their favorite Chinese dishes or western dishes within 5 minutes.

Chinese Food

Ss are asked to fill out the form on page 78-79 and share the answers with the partner by reading them aloud.

Section B: Listening & Speaking

Tasks before listening:

1. Go through the Common expressions used in a restaurant on p 81 to check whether the Ss previewed the lesson or not.

2. Encourage Ss volunteers to read the conversation on p79-80 .

Practice Activity A on p81 and B on p82

Use the menu on p82

Sea View Restaurant

Role-play ordering a meal from the menu with partners by copying the structure of Activity A on p81

Section D: Culture CornerDifferent ways of expressing preferences and choices

Eastern AsianTo be modest or vague

initiallyShould realize that the

more immediate expressions of preferences by westerners doesn't mean that people are self-centered, greedy, pushy, or impatient.

Westerner More direct and immediateShould be patient and not

jump to wrong conclusions, being straightforward to help

others and save time.

Expressions for memorization (1)

Are you ready to order ?Please take your time.May I take your order ?It’s a specialty of the restaurant .I recommend it.What would you like as the main course?It can come with either potatoes or rice.You can also order…And for you, sir?How would you like the steak?Would you like to order something to drink?May I suggest.

Expressions for memorization (2)

Could we have another few minutes ?I think we’re about ready to order now .It sounds delicious. I’m not keen on…I think I’ll have…I’ll stick with fish .What is the grilled fish served with?That sounds great.I will take the…I’d like…What is the chef’s daily special?what would you recommend?

Noon or Afternoon Chat Assignment

Topic for the students

1. Please share with your classmates one of your interesting experiences of ordering food in a Chinese or a western restaurant.

Assignment for the EANLIC Party

The host Ss are asked to role- play a short play of ordering food in a restaurant by using the common expressions in a restaurant they have learned in class.

Thank you!