Have you been to a wedding Party ?

1. Have you been to a wedding Party? What kind of wedding party have you been to?

2. modern Chinese weddings

3. traditional Chinese weddings

4. collective weddings

5. ocean weddings

6. western weddings

7. church weddings weddwwweddings

8. Lesson 3 Weddings

9. Brain-storming When we talk about wedding, what words can you think of ?

10. bridegroom bride

11. bridegroom bridesmaid best man bride ring bearer flower girl

12. invitation

13. Wedding ceremony

14. entrance

15. banquet crown Wedding reception

16. Match the words to their definition: 1 bride 2 bridegroom 3 best man 4 ceremony 5 entrance 6 wedding reception a) a friend of the groom who helps him during the wedding ceremony b) a party to celebrate the marriage ceremony of two people c) a door or gate you go through to enter a place d) a woman who is about to get married or has just got married e) an important social or religious occasions f) a man who is about to get married or hasjust got married 3 6 5 1 4 2

17. Read the text quickly and try to remember as much information as you can!

18.  Decide which ones are true(T) and which ones are false(F). 1. Indonesian families only invite people they have known for a long time. 2. The reception is before the wedding. 3. Guests usually give money as a present 4. In Greek culture , the bridegroom has to ask for the bride’s hand in marriage. 5. The bride and bridegroom’s wedding crowns are made of gold. 6. A piece of ribbon links the wedding crowns together. F F T T F T

19. Indonesian Weddings

20. Match the verbs to their meaning

21. Indonesian Weddings What to do: Ican go without an invitation. I can attend the reception after the ceremony. can I ought to put money into the box at the entrance of the reception. ought to What not to do: I ought not to go to the ceremony without asking first. I don’t have to contribute a lot of money. I can’t drink alcohol at the wedding reception.

22. Greek Weddings

23. Greek Weddings

24. Greek Weddings before the wedding ceremony The groom has to ask the bride’s father for his daughter’s hand in marriage. has to during the wedding ceremony should The best man should help put crowns made of flowers on the heads of the couple. A long silk ribbon has to link the crowns to symbolise a happy and long life for the couple. after the wedding ceremony ceremony The guests can attend a wedding reception. can The party can last through the night. can Guests can throw dishes on the floor and put money to the bride’s dress for good luck. can

25. New words bride bridegroom best man bridesmaid ceremony entrance wedding reception invitation 新娘 新郎 男傧相（伴郎） 伴娘 典礼，仪式 入口 婚礼宴会 请柬

26. Language points 收到请柬 应该做某事 参加宴会 不必 穿传统衣服 宴会入口 捐钱 即使 receive an invitation ought to do attend the reception don’t have to do wear traditional clothes at the entrance to the reception contribute money even if

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