Dinner Etiquette for the Smiths

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Questions and Answers

What is the last step in the sequence of preparing dinner shown in the pictures?

Clearing the table (correct)

Laying the table

Putting the napkins near the plates

Roasting the meat

What is the correct order of the steps shown in the pictures, from first to last?

d, a, b, c, e, g, f

e, c, d, a, b, g, f

c, g, e, f, b, d, a

d, g, a, b, e, c, f (correct)

What is the purpose of the text provided in the content?

To teach the reader how to prepare a meal

To explain how to guess what comes next in a text. (correct)

To describe a dinner party

To introduce the characters of Chris and Christine and their relationship with Imene

Which sentence suggests that Imene is worried about something before going to dinner?

I’m a bit nervous, though. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to guess what will happen next in a text?

By considering the context and previous events (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of text is the excerpt about Imene, Chris, and Christine?

A short story (C) Signup and view all the answers

What phrase is used to suggest that someone is unsure about what they are saying?

Maybe (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which question does Chris ask Imene in order to understand why she is nervous?

Why are you nervous? (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern that Imene has about having dinner with the Smiths?

She is afraid of making a mistake with the table manners. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Chris, which of these actions is considered bad table manners?

Talking with your mouth full. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Chris suggest to Imene regarding the table manners?

Don't worry about them, they are not important. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why Chris encourages Imene to go for dinner?

He doesn't think she should be afraid to break the rules. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Imene's initial response to Chris' advice on the table manners?

She felt overwhelmed and said she couldn't go. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Chris use the phrase 'Don't be chicken!'?

To make a joke about the nervousness Imene has shown. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can we infer about Chris' attitude towards table manners?

He thinks they are amusing and should be ignored. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Imene's final decision to go to the dinner reveal about her character?

She wants to overcome her fear and try something new. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dinner with the Smiths

Imene is preparing for dinner at the Smiths.
Chris and Christine are also invited.
Imene is nervous about the upcoming dinner.
Chris notices Imene's nervousness and asks why.
Imene's dinner etiquette concerns are addressed.
English table manners are strict and include:
- speaking without a full mouth,
- not munching food,
- not dipping bread in sauce,
- not placing arms on table
- asking for items like salt and pepper,
- eating food with forks upside down (even peas).

Matching Pictures and Statements

Match pictures of dinner preparations/sequences with descriptions in the form of statements.
Activities help with recognizing and identifying appropriate dinner actions and order of events at a dinner table.
For example:
- a - Putting the plates, spoons, knives and glasses on the table
- b - Placing napkins near the plates
- c - Putting the dressing on the salad
etc

Describing People

Descriptions of people involve physical attributes and emotional states.
For example:
- "She looks beautiful in her new dress"
- "He looks smart in his new suit"
- "They seem happy together"
- "They seem sad"

Giving Instructions

Instructions regarding verbs can be interpreted as a do or don't do instructions.
Verbs without 'to' refer to actions that are to be done.
Phrases including 'do not' or 'don't' followed by a verb indicate actions that are not to be done.

Why Imene is Nervous (Activity 1)

Imene is worried about adhering to English table manners.
Imene wants to avoid making errors and looking foolish.
Imene expresses concerns about strictly followed etiquettes and their impact on her enjoyment.

Checking Guesses (Activity 2)

Students read the text to verify their prior guesses about Imene's nervousness
Reading the rest of the text is necessary to understand the reasons behind Imene’s anxieties.

Questions about the Text

Chris's advice to Imene is to enjoy the meal and forget about the rules.
Imene decides to go ahead with the dinner, despite her hesitations
When Chris said, "Don't be chicken," he meant "don't be afraid."

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Description

Join Imene as she prepares for a formal dinner with the Smiths, where English table manners play a crucial role. This quiz covers the essentials of proper dinner etiquette and matching actions to their descriptions. Test your knowledge on the right way to behave at the dinner table!