Weddings

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Weddings
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"To have and to hold from this day forward, for
better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in
sickness and in health, to love and to cherish,
till death do us part".
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Guess and match
a) a male friend of the groom who helps him
during the wedding ceremony b) a party to
celebrate the marriage ceremony of two people c)
a small flower on a tree or plant d) a woman who
is about to get married or has just got
married e) customs performed on important social
or religious occasions f) goodbye g) a man who
is about to get married or has just got married
bride
groom
best man
ceremony
blossom
wedding reception
farewell
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groom
best man
bride
wedding reception
wedding ceremony
farewell
blossom
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Guess and match
a) a male friend of the groom who helps him
during the wedding ceremony
bride
b) a party to celebrate the marriage ceremony of
two people
groom
best man
c) a small flower on a tree or plant
a) a male friend of the groom who helps him
during the wedding ceremony
d) a woman who is about to get married or has
just got married
ceremony
c) a small flower on a tree or plant
e) customs performed on important social or
religious occasions
blossom
c) a small flower on a tree or plant
wedding reception
f) goodbye
g) a man who is about to get married or has just
got married
b) a party to celebrate the marriage ceremony of
two people
farewell
f) goodbye
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groom
best man
bride
wedding reception
wedding ceremony
farewell
blossom
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Read the Internet page carefully and
try to remember as much information as you can!
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Indonesian Weddings
What to do
I can go without an invitation.
can
I can attend the reception after the ceremony.
can
I have to put money into the box at the entrance
of the reception.
have to
What not to do
I ought not to go to the ceremony without asking
first.
ought not to
I dont have to contribute a lot of money.
dont have to
I cant drink alcohol at the wedding reception.
cant
Indonesian women dont have to cover their heads.
dont have to
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Indonesian Weddings
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Greek Weddings
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Greek Weddings
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Greek Weddings
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Greek Weddings
before the wedding ceremony
The groom has to ask the brides father for his
daughters hand in marriage.
has to
during the wedding ceremony
ought to
The best man ought to help the priest to put
crowns on the heads of the couple.
has to
A long silk ribbon has to link the crowns to
symbolise a happy and long life for the couple.
after the wedding ceremony
The guests can attend a wedding reception.
can
The party can last through the night.
can
Guests can smash dishes on the floor and pin
money to the brides dress for good luck.
can
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Discussion
Talk about the Chinese wedding
customs
can / cant ought to /ought not to have to /
dont have to
You may talk about
the preparations for the wedding, the ceremony,
the reception, what to do what not to do
for the guests
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Homework
Writing Make a plan for your future wedding.
(Use the modal verbs and new words we have
learnt.)