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Unit 6
Crossing Cultures
第6课时
(Project & Reading Plus)
R·八年级下册
We are living in a global era(时代). Do you think it’s important to know about different cultures and cultural differences
Free talk
avoid misunderstanding
show respect to people from other countries
communication skills
more open-minded.
cultural awareness
better cooperation
friendship
Compare two countries’ customs
In groups, research the similarities and differences between customs in China and another country. You can choose some topics from the list plete the table with your ideas.
4a
greetings
wearing the right clothes
giving and receiving gifts
visiting others
eating customs
good /bad conversation topics
Project
For example
Read the form and compare the eating customs between China and Brazil.
Join a different group. Tell them about your research.
4b
We researched eating customs. In China, it’s not polite to talk with your mouth full. In Brazil, it’s rude to do that too. In China, we usually use chopsticks. But in Brazil，...
We researched eating customs. In China, it’s not polite to talk with your mouth full. In Brazil, it’s rude to do that too. In China, we usually use chopsticks. But in Brazil, they use a knife and fork. In China, we shouldn’t sit at the head of the table. And it is the same in Brazil. In China, we can eat something with our hands. But in Brazil, they can’t eat anything with their hands.
Sample
Rejoin your original group. Share what you learnt in the other group.
4c
…
…
Free talk
There are indeed great cultural differences between China and other countries.
What animal is considered to be lucky in Chinese culture
What colour can bring people good luck and wealth in Chinese culture
What number do Chinese people think is lucky
Dragons
The colour red
Lucky numbers
Scan the passage and find some cultural symbols(文化符号).
What’re the special meanings of these symbols in China and in the West
Read the text and complete the table.
1
Cultural symbol In China In the West/ other cultures
Dragons
a symbol of ______ and ________
appear in many ______
appear in ________and ________
frightening __________
power
good fortune
places
names
idioms
monster
Red
Numbers
6 ______________
2 _______________
8 ______________
9 ______________
Positive
good luck
a symbol of __________and ________
during _______ like the Chinese New Year
during ___________ like a traditional Chinese wedding
Negative
a red carpet:
_____________
a red rose:
_________
_________
Lucky
Unlucky
4 ____________
Lucky
Unlucky
_________
_________
wealth
festivals
celebrations
importance
love
loss
things going well
good things come in pairs
wealth
a long life
seven
“death”
thirteen
Imagine that you are a tour guide in China. What additional information can you give tourists on Chinese cultural symbols
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Hi everyone! As your tour guide, let me share more Chinese cultural symbols with you. …
附加的；额外的
Sample
Hi everyone! As your tour guide, let me share more Chinese cultural symbols with you.
First, pandas are not just cute animals. They’re a symbol of peace and friendship. They are also China’s national treasures.
Then, Chinese tea is more than a drink. It is a cultural symbol. There are many kinds like green tea and black
tea. When we serve tea to guests, it shows our kindness. And making tea is also a traditional art.
Another symbol is Peking Opera masks. Different colours mean different personalities. Tourists can take photos with them!
Keep an eye on these Chinese cultural symbols during our trip—they’re all part of China’s
rich culture!
Read and learn
Symbols of Chinese Culture
Chinese culture is one of the oldest in the world, and it is rich in traditions and beliefs. Many of the things you see, hear, or even taste in China may be symbols with special meanings!
be rich in 富含
信仰
Dragons
In many Western stories, dragons are frightening monsters. However, people in China are not frightened of them! Instead, they think dragons are a symbol of power and good fortune. Chinese dragons are so popular in China that you can see them in many places, such as vases, buildings, money, clothes, paintings, and
西方的；西部的
使惊恐的；骇人的
怪物，怪兽
惊吓的；受惊的；害怕的
a/the symbol of... ……的象征
机会；运气
花瓶
jewellery! The word for “dragon” even appears in
names and idioms. For example, “to hope that one’s children become dragons” means that parents hope their children will do well in life. In China, people think dragons are so powerful that they call themselves the descendants of the dragon!
后裔；后代；子孙
珠宝；首饰
The colour red
In China, red is a powerful colour with special meaning. Many people think it brings good luck and wealth, so you will see red decorations such as paper-cuts, couplets, and lanterns during festivals like the Chinese New Year. People think red is so lucky that they wear it during celebrations. At traditional Chinese weddings, both the bride and groom wear red. Red also has positive meanings in other cultures.
钱财；财产；财富
装饰；装饰品
对联
灯笼；提灯
婚礼；结婚庆典
新娘
新郎
For example, a red carpet shows importance, and red roses symbolize love. However, in Western culture, red could sometimes mean loss. If a company has “red ink” or is “in the red”, it means that they are losing more money than they are earning.
地毯
象征；是……的象征；代表
挣得；赚得
Lucky numbers
Certain numbers are lucky in China because they sound like other Chinese words with positive meanings. “Six”, for example, sounds like “flow”. It symbolizes things going well. The number “two” is also lucky, because the Chinese believe that good things come in pairs. “Eight” sounds like a word which means “to make a fortune”, and it symbolizes wealth. Lastly, “nine” has the same
流；流动
成对的；成双的
发财；赚大钱
pronunciation as the character “久”, which means “long lasting”. So “ nine” has come to symbolize a long life.
On the other hand, “four” sounds like “death”. Some people find this number so unlucky that they avoid using it in their phone numbers. But China is not the only place with special numbers. In America, for example, “seven” is a lucky number while “thirteen ” is an unlucky number.
发音；读音
文字，字母，符号
持久的；耐久的
逐渐开始做某事；最终决定做某事
另一方面
avoid doing sth 避免做某事
而；然而 表示两种情况的对比。
1. What customs from around the world have you learnt
2. What are some cultural differences between China and
other countries
3. Can you use adverbial clauses with so ... that, unless,
and as soon as properly
4. Why do you think it is important to know about
cultural differences
5. How should we communicate with people from different
cultures
Reflecting
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Homework
Review the words and phrases in this unit.
Research the similarities and differences between customs in China and another country you’re interested in. Then write a short report.

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