UNIT 10 IN THIS UNIT YOU & leaning et eee A [Do these pictures look like parties in your country? What is similar and what is different? 1d customs in OD ead abou different cuftures o offer help watch a video about binhday de) celebrations around the world B [J what do people in your country have parties for? Think of as. many examples as you can. In my country, & In my country, ape LIFE Learn how to be assertive&) A Complete the phrases with words in the box. conversation gift guests house music snacks welcome the bring some gives decorate the play have a B Complete the email with words in Exercise A in the correct form. Hi, Donna! Sorry you missed Tim's birthday party He invited almost everyone from our class. 2) and a DVD for Tim. Everyone else gave him bir day o ly cool music. { met Tim biology major, too. We 4) —____ really in be You can come to my party next month. I'l s Jennifer \d you an invita was great! There were about 50 (9) me snacks for everyone to eat house so that it was like a horror movie! Some of the guesis brought their favorite CDs, new girlfriend, Sarah. She's really nic sresting conversation about her thesis. Anyway, mn scon. Bye for now! 2 A LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT Read this description. Are any of the traditions similar to traditions in your country? Hawaiian wedding tr: Hawaii has many wedding traditions, some old and some modern. Here are a few of them! 3% Tho bride and groom woar lois, garlands of lowers or leaves, tp symbotzo love and roapoct for cach otror tach ft convains [oud 400 50 flowers wh a color bbon te hota thom all togothor No colebration in Hawai completo without fst $$ Arotnor ration is bowing tho pa Tho prs alrgo conch shel iri blown to arnaunce the wedding te everyone ort announce the aril ofthe rie. might also be blown inorder fo show that the ceremony over and that he hep coupe ste now nasa and wit 29% me person running the ceremony misht bless the wedaing rings They file bowl ade rom Soa wood with water and then use Teafto spine the water over the ings tree tives This is done in iat to xi ie cowie Hath happiness, ad a stag maraeRead the text in Exercise A again. the correct option to complete the sentence. 3 of purpose, and in order to, when we say how / why someone does of purpose use the infinitive with to / without to. ntences, we use in order not to / the infinitive + not ‘Complete each sentence using the correct form of the (go) from house to house (collect| her wedding gifts. A married man (hold) an umbrella over the bride (a ction and shelter. wea’) something blue (bring) good luck. The bride _____{not (carry) the bride into (protect) her from bad luck. YOU DO IT Take turns describing wedding traditions in -. Use infinitives of purpose to describe why you have some s. If you aren’t sure, guess. ding tradition we have is that people put money on the bride's dress. you think they do that? ‘do that to bring the couple good luck and money in WATCH OUT! 7 called him to arrange the party X I called him for arrange the party A [J47 Listen to this sound and the words. Can you hear the /o:/ sound? Now listen again and repeat. is boy loyal point B_ [)48 Read the words and circle the odd one out. Then listen and @ 4 toy choice horse 2 coin own enjoy 2 story annoyed ll ¢ [49 BG work in pairs. Practice saying these sentences. Pay close attention to the /oi/ sound. Listen and check. 4. The boys played with the coins with great joy. 2 Make a choice and avoid those toys. ®&) A Read this article and match each country to the correct custom. —/ 4 Vietnam a1 Say goodbye to each guest. 2 Turkey &) Give a gift thats red. 3 China Take snacks for the children. a tho USA 4 Don’t talk about some subjects. 5 Norway ) Everyone celebrates their birthday on the same day. © THE WORLD Different countries around the world have different party customs. And saying or doing the wrong thing can be embarrassing! Don't worry, though! Here's our handy eee cee eT You might be invited to many different kinds of parties. Many cultures have birthday parties to celebrate the day someone was bor. In some countrias, such as Vietnam, everyone ccolebrates their birthday on the same day —New Year's Day! ‘As well as birthdays, you might also get an invitation to a party to celebrate moving to a new homo—a housewarming party—in the U.S.A,, India, and other countries. In some places, people have farewell parties to sey goodbye to someone who is leaving a job, school, or a neighborhood. ‘And in some countries, parties celebrate national holidays, like Indenendence Day in Mexico. ‘Should you take a gift for your host? The answer is often yes. InTutkay, i's polite to bring snacks—and make sure you take something for the children to eat! People in China like to rocaive gifts from quosts, too, ospocially if thoy're red, bocauso red is a lucky color. Be careful, though! Never give a clock as a Gift in Chine. Clocks are bad luck because the Manderin word for “clock” is similar to the word for “death”! During a party, you may need to be careful about conversation topics. In some countries, it's OK to ask people haw much money they earn. But in the U.K. and the US.A., its better to talk about more neutral topics, such ‘as what job a person does, or his or her habbies. Finally, if you're at a party in a Scandinavian country such as Norway or Sweden, make sure you say goodbye to each guest individually in order not to offend anyone. Howover, in some other countries, it's enough just to wave goodbye to everyone as you leave Read the text in Exercise A again. Answer the questions. What does a housewarming party celebrate? What does a farewell party celebrate? What national holiday does the article mention? Why shouldn't you give a clock as a gift in China? What topics of conversation are appropriate fer a party in the U.K. and the U.S.A? Ed work in groups. Discuss these questions. Which of the customs in the article are similar to, or the same ‘as, customs in your country? Contrasting Which of the customs are different? In the USA,, they ... but here, we In China, its different from here because Mexican traditions erent the same a3 ours because.A. Read the conversation below. Then complete the word web with the adjectives in bold. yan: Hey, James. Did you go to Taylor's party last night? James: Yeah. It was awfull The place was empty! There were only about ten people. Where were you? Ryan: Oh, | went to Nick's party. It was great! James: Really? Where was it? yan: It was at that new club, JC's, There were lots of people and the place was erowded, and it had a really lively atmosphere. Everyone was talking, laughing, and dancing. James: It sounds fun. Ryan: Yeah, it was. There was even a band playing live music. Itwas really loud, but they had another room with soft music so you could talk, and thore was a really relaxed atmosphere James: Well, I'l know which party to go tonext timel B [J work in groups. Describe a party you have been to. I went to a fun party last month. It was for my Fiend birthday and ir wae at or house 6 eG cy © When you write a paragraph, portant fo start with a topic sentence. A topic sentence tells the reader what the paragraph is about. It clearly states the main ideo. The rest of the paragraph provides more information. A. Read this paragraph outline. What is the topic? decide who yos are going to vwwrte, cece where the parry B_ Now choose the best topic sentence for the information in Exercise A. © gong estimate haw mich food and carne yoo nea 1. There are lots of reasons to have a party. 2. Having a party doosn’t need to be expansiv. 3 It's easy to plan a party if you're organized. C Read these two paragraphs. What is the topic of each one? 1 Remember that everyone elses there to meet people, too! Whether the party is lively or more relaxed, you can usually find a quieter place with soft music where you can talk to people. Introduce yourself to someone and start a conversation. Ask ‘what he or she thinks about the music, or how he or she knows other people at the party. 2 First of all, ask yourself if the person would really like a surprise party. Not everyone enjoys loud music and crowded places! Then decide who you can trust to keep the party secret. I's better if only a few people know about the party in the beginning. Make a list of guests, but don’t send out the invitations immediately D Look at the paragraphs in Exercise C again. Write a topic sentence for each one.TSI UML ST CCU A [B50 Listen to these short extracts from two conversations. Check the phrases that the speakers use to agree or disagree. Extract 1 Extract 2 C i completely agree. O Yes, that’s true. D1 Idontreally agree. =O mnot sure | agree with you 1D You're right 1 That's not true! B [4 work in pairs. Are the sentences T (true) or F (false)? Listen again and check your answers. ‘The two speakers in Extract 1 decide to hold the party at Kyle’s house. The people from the tennis club aren’t going to the party. They can't tell Richard about the party because he isn’t good at keeping secrets The woman in the Extract 2 thinks Carnival in Brazil must be fun. Both speakers in Extract 2 enjoyed the Halloween party. ‘The woman thinks people in her country are good at large public celebrations. E} Poe LOU A LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT Read Helen decide as she is writing? extract from an email. What does Oh, forgot to tell you about Saturday! We're having a party at the new pizza place, Antonio's, for Carla's birthday. It opens at 5 p.m.,and the party starts at 5:30. I'm going to bake a cake! Tknaw—imagine rme in the kitchen! I'm not sure what flavor yet. Oh, Tnow! I'l make a chocolate cake! Yum! It's too bad you can't be here, but I'll send you lots of pics! B ANALYZE Read the text in Exercise A again. (EE) Function Match each structure 1-4 with the functions ad. Then complete the table with examples from Exercise A. Function | Example cape beam 2 hepary ro iponipeeee 3 going to Oe coke! evi Cp chocolate cel 4) to talk about things in the future that we have already arranged to do 1b) to make predictions about the future, to talk about plans, and to talk about intentions when we decide something before the moment of speaking 8 to make predictions about the future, and for spontaneous decisions when we decide something at the moment of speaking @) to talk about future events that are at a specific time on a schedule TIE TIE TIE ThE TIE The©) © PRACTICE Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. 1 Mytrain at six, and the trip takes about three hours leaves b will eave 2 |____to the movies this evening. Do you want to come? 9 ‘lige by 'mgoing 3 to Alec when you see him tomorrow? 1) Are you going to speak b) Do you speak 4 Amy —___ me at the café this evening at eight. 2) meets b)ismeeting 5 Oh! The phone's ringing. |___it. ay ‘llanswer b)'m going to answer & What for your birthday this year? 4) areyougeingtodo —&) doyoudo D [J Now You Do IT Work in pairs or small groups. Talk about your plans and intentions for ®) thisevening. 6) thisweckend. next year, 4: This evening, I'm going to my French class. It starts at 7 p.m. & And what are you going to do after that? Lt] talking about social plans Check the social events you have been to in the past. Describe one of the events. TD acoming-of-age ceremony [J an engagement party [J anaming ceremony [a wedding DI a birthday party DI adinner with friends) a retirement party B_ Read and match each person to an invitation. Write a word or phrase in each blank Joe: Sowhat do you have planned for the weekend? Hanns: I'm going toa on Saturday. Joe: That sounds fun! Hannah: Yes. It starts at one at City Hall, where the ceremony will be, and then we're going to a restaurant. What about you? Do you have any plans? Joe: Yes. Some friends of mine recently had a baby, and I'm going to the Hannah: Wor! What's that? Joe: Well, it’s a ceremony to introduce a baby to family and friends. It's for people who don't want a religious service. My friends are going to read poems, and I'm sure there'll be a party afterward! Hannale That sounds great! ¢ [J Work in pairs. Choose an event that you have Date: Sacurcay, May 19" been invited to. Use your imagination if necessary. we 5 coe eal Make a note of the main details (place, time, etc.) zeae Then ask and answer questions about your Fi celebrate the wedding of social plans. Aark Thompson and Sacah Williams: When? Saunay, May 19" ot pam, What? a naming ceremony for our beeutifal auzhtes, Summer Where? — Mansion Thue Hotel> Circle the correct option to complete the sentences. (6 points) For the party, we can decorate / welcome the house with lights. Gail’s boyfriend offered / gave her a beautiful dress for her birthday. Do you have an MP3 player to bring / play the music for the party? I had / talked a very long conversation with your teacher. Can you take / bring some snacks tomorrow night? Jonathan was ready to bring / welcome his quests at the door. Complete this email with the words in the box. (9 points) awful crowded empty fun great lively loud relaxed soft Hi, Sara! How are you? Sorry you missed Nathan's party. It was ¢1) ______! We had a really ‘good time—not like that @ —____party we went to where there were no people and. the place was (3) _____! Nathan invited everyone from our class, and his house was o ‘with so many people. There was a band and they were (5) I We all danced, and there was a really () at mosphere. But, one of the neighbors got mad because the music was too (7! So, the band went Home. Nathan played his guitar and we all listened to the @) music. The atmosphere was really @ jibe events, fon pages 100 and 103, SCORE: > Check the correct sentences. Correct the incorrect sentences. (7 points) 1 We had a party to celebrate my birthday. C Keep the party a secret in order surprise Jenny. C People buy the couple a gift so wish them good luck. CO To not be late, we should get a taxi now. I called Tanya to let her know about the party. 1 I need some eggs for make a birthday cake. CO. Don't tell Ed in order not spoil the surprise! Circle the correct option to complete the sentences. (8 points) My flight will leave / loaves at 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Can | borrow that CD? | will am going to give it back tomorrow. We go / are going to go on vacation together this summer. | booked the tickets last week. We are driving / drive to the beach this weekend. Are you going to Do you eat that cookie, or can | have it? 1 The phone's ringing, 8: Don't worry. | will answer / am answering it. My best friend will come / is coming over next weekend. | can’t wait to soe her. Bhd talk about the future using different forms. 'on pages 100 and 104. SCORE: I'm sorry we can't come to your party on Saturday, but we will / are going to visit our grandparents, ns ns