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Unit 3
English Around the World
Topic 2
Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures.
Section C
1c
Retell 1a in Section B.
Waving and bowing are examples of _______ language. In Japan, people bow as a sign of __________. In Canada, people wave as a sign of _________ and ____________. In all cultures, people smile when they are _______. Body language can mean different things in different ________________. If we understood body language from different countries, we could _____________ better.
body
respect
peace
friendship
happy
cultures/countries
communicate
Revision 1:
In Canada, nodding head shows ______________,
while people _______________________________ to show agreement in India.
agreement
shake their heads from side to side
In North America, people seldom ___________ in public.
They will give a big hug (拥抱) to show friendship.
However, people often hold hands as a sign of ________
in India.
hold hands
friendship
Body language means different things in different cultures.
Revision 2:
Good luck.
I’m puzzled.
I’m just kidding.
It’s a secret.
Calm down.
Have a victory.
What do the gestures that are common in the USA mean
Review of body language in the USA.
Revision 3:
Warming-up
Let’s watch a video:
Chinese culture VS Western cultures:
Pre-reading:
In ancient (adj.古代的、古老的) times , dragons were regarded as strong and magical (adj.有魔力的) creatures（n.生物）.
As we know, dragons are very important in Chinese culture.
The ancient emperors compared themselves to dragons.
emperor 皇帝
compare...to... 把...比作...
In western cultures, dragons were dangerous animals, heroes killed them to protect people.
Let’s watch and find out what things the video mentions.
Pre-reading:
dogs
dragons
roses
What do you think of them
Dogs:In western countries, dogs have positive (adj. 积极的，正面的)meanings. Dogs are considered（v.认为） honest （adj.忠诚的）and good friends of humans.
What about in China
In Chinese culture, most phrases about the dog have negative (adj.消极的，负面的)meanings.
Lead a dog’s life
过着猪狗不如的生活
Dragons: In Chinese culture, they are powerful, strong, important...
In Western culture, they are dangerous ....
Roses: The roses are regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some western countries.They stand for love ,courage (n.勇气),peace and friendship.
Read 1a quickly and underline the topic sentence.
While-reading 1:
Q1. The title of the passage may be ____.
A. Animals and Plants
B. China and Foreign Countries
C. Different Cultures, Different Meanings D. Positive and Negative Meanings
C. Different Cultures, Different Meanings
C
Q2.What’s the genre of the text（文章体裁）
A. Narration(记叙文)
B. Argumentation(议论文)
C. Exposition(说明文)
Narration is the acting of telling a story.
Argumentation is used to show and prove writers' opinion（主观） by exmples or the truth.
Exposition is used to introduce or explain something.
In China
a homeless dog
a mad dog
a running dog
a dog catching a mouse
You are a lucky dog.
Every dog has its day.
In western countries
丧家狗
疯狗
走狗
狗捉耗子多管闲事
You are a lucky person.
Each person has good luck at times.
你真是个幸运儿
人人都有得意日。
While-reading 2:
Read Para.2 carefully and find the meaning of each phrase about dogs.
Most phrases in Chinese about dogs have ___________________,
while in western countries , dogs have ____________________.
negative meanings
positive meanings
有时，偶尔
Read Para.3 carefully and fill in the blanks.
Dragons play an 1.___________ (importance) role in Chinese culture. In ancient times, they 2._____________ (regard) as strong and magical creatures. They brought hope and good luck. The ancient emperors compared 3._____________
(they) to dragons. Nowadays, many parents want their children 4.____________
(become)"dragons". But in western cultures, dragons are dangerous animals. 5.__________(hero) killed them to protect people.
While-reading 2:
important
were regarded
themselves
to become
Heroes
Q2. In China, many parents want their children to become “dragons”.
The “dragons” here mean ____ .
A. successful people B. children C. strong people D. creatures
Q3. In western countries, heroes killed dragons to protect people.
This shows dragons are considered to be ____ .
A. brave B. strong C. lovely D. dangerous
D
A
Q1. In Paragraph 3, the underlined word “regarded” means ____ .
A. considered B. given C. looked D. watched
Read Para.4 carefully and choose the right answers.
( )1. Rose ____ in Chinese culture and western cultures.
A. has similar meanings
B. has different meanings
C. has negative meanings
( )2. Rose stands for ____ .
a. love b. peace c. good luck d. courage e.friendship
A. a,b,c,d B. a,b,c,e C. a,b,d,e
A
C
While-reading 2:
1. such as/for example
2.at times
3.be regarded/ considered as
4.compare…to
5.a symbol of
6.stand for
7.pay attention to
Reading
Listen and find out the key points:
例如 (如何区别)
有时；间或(相当于sometimes)
被当做/认为……
……的象征
注意 （to 为介词）
象征、代表
把……比喻成……
Grammar:
Language points:
1.Dogs are considered honest and good friends of humans.
人们认为狗是忠诚的，而且是人类的好朋友。 consider v. 考虑，认为;
常用结构： A. consider sb. / sth. (as) sth.
= regard sb. / sth. as sth. 视某人/ 某物为........
eg:We _____________ Mr zhang ________ the best teacher in our school.
我们视张老师为我们学校最好的老师。
B. consider doing sth. 考虑做某事；
eg：They are __________ ________ a new car. 他们正在考虑买一辆车。
2. The ancient emperors compared themselves to dragons.
古代的皇帝把自己比作龙。
A. compare A to B 把 A 比作 B；
eg: Man’s life is often _____________ a candle. 人生常被比为蜡烛。
B. compare A with B 把 A 和B 相比；
eg: ________ American English _____ British English, you can find some differences.
把美式英语与英式英语作比较，你会发现一些不同之处。
consider/regard
(as)
considering buying
compared to
Compare
with
Plant and animal In Chinese culture In western culture
dog
dragon
rose
honest, and good friends of
humans; has positive meanings
bring hope and good luck
dangerous animals
stands for love, peace, courage and friendship
negative meanings
stands for love, peace, courage and friendship
Complete the table based on 1a. You can also add something else.
1c
Post-reading:
2 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given phrases.
pay attention to stand for at times regard as compare…to
People say the rose often ___________ love.
Dogs are ____________ honest and good friends of humans.
You need to _________________ the differences more.
Robert Burns __________ his love ______ a red rose.
Everybody makes mistakes _________.
stands for
regarded as
pay attention to
at times
compares
to
Practice:
mistake n.—make mistakes (犯错误) mistake v.mistake—mistook—mistaken
常见的和time 有关的短语：
at one time 曾经，一度；
at this time 此时此刻；
all the time 一直，始终；
on time 按时;
in time 及时
Presentation:
More differences in Chinese culture and western cultures:
In Chinese culture,the peacock often stands for goodness,beauty and peace.
But in western cultures,the peacock is considered pride.
In Chinese culture, bats are regarded as long life and happiness.
But in western cultures, bats stand for bad luck.
The bamboo is a symbol of peace and happiness in Chinese culture.
In western cultures, the bamboo is considered power and wisdom.
peacock n.雄孔雀
peahen n. 雌孔雀
be proud of
take pride in
wise
adj.聪明的
wisdom
n.智慧
Write a passage with the title Different Cultures, Different Meanings based on the table. You can add more items.
Plant and animal In Chinese culture In western culture
peacock(孔雀) goodness/beauty/peace pride
bat(蝙蝠) long life/happiness bad luck
bamboo happiness/peace wisdom/power
…
One possible version:
Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures. Here are some things that have different meanings between the Chinese and western cultures.
In China, peacock is a beautiful animal that stands for beauty and goodness. Bats also have positive meanings in China, especially in the southern part of the country. They stand for long life and happiness. However, for people in western cultures, they mean bad luck. Bamboo is a symbol of happiness and peace in China, but it means wisdom and power in western cultures.
Summary:
Some words: negative, consider, honest
positive, ancient, magical, creature,
compare, courage, underline, pride
2. Some phrases : at times, stand for,
regard/consider…as,
a symbol of, make mistake,
compare…to, compare…with
3. Some sentences:
(1)The ancient emperors compared themselves to dragons.
(2)The rose is regarded as a symbol of love.
onest
ompare
ncient
ride
ourage
Ⅱ. 根据所给汉语意思完成英语句子，每空一词。
1. 我有时和我的朋友们一起去博物馆。
I go to the museum with my friends _________ _________.
2. 她正在考虑去乡下过暑假。
She is ___________ _________ her summer holiday in the countryside.
3. 这张照片让人开始关注他们。
The photo made people start to _________ _________ _________ them.
at times
considering spending
pay attention to
4. 你知道字母GPS 代表什么吗？
Do you know what the letters GPS _________ _________
5. 在中国，红色被认为是好运和幸福的象征。
In China, red _____ ________________ ______ good luck and happiness.
6. 不要害怕犯错误。
Don’t be afraid to _________ _________.
stand for
is regarded/considered as
make mistakes
Ⅲ. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。
kinds
means
used
while / but
pay
agreement
as
correctly
your
the
Homework:
Read 1a.
Memorize the useful expressions and key sentences which we learn today.
Finish Section C in your workbook.
Review Sections A-C.
下 课
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