Dinner Etiquette for the Smiths

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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?

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

<p>By considering the context and previous events (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A short story (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Why are you nervous? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Talking with your mouth full. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Chris suggest to Imene regarding the table manners?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Flashcards

Setting the table

The act of arranging plates, utensils, and glasses for a meal.

Putting napkins

Placing napkins near the plates for use during the meal.

Roasting the meat

Cooking meat in an oven using dry heat.

Clearing the table

Removing dishes and utensils from the table after a meal.

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Describing people

Using adjectives to express how someone looks or feels.

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Looking beautiful

A compliment given to someone who is pleasing to the eye.

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Giving instructions

Providing guidance on tasks to be performed.

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Making guesses

Formulating ideas about what might happen next.

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Do not (don’t) + Verb

A grammatical structure used to indicate actions that are forbidden or should not be done.

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Table manners

Rules or etiquette about how to behave at the dining table.

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Don’t talk with your mouth full

A rule that means to avoid speaking while having food in your mouth.

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Don’t dip your bread in the sauce

A guideline stating that it is improper to soak bread in sauces while eating.

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Eat with fork upside down

A specific way to use a fork, especially when eating peas, often considered a part of English etiquette.

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Don’t be chicken

An idiomatic expression encouraging someone not to be afraid or scared.

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Ask for salt and pepper

A polite way to request passing condiments instead of reaching for them.

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Cultural differences

Variations in social behavior that differ between cultures, especially in contexts like dining.

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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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