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Unit 6
Crossing Cultures
Section A (2a~2d)
能够听懂对话的主要内容，激活有关印度文化的背景知识，扩充文化知识储备，进一步理解文化习俗的多样性。
能够模仿对话，并基于对话内容向首次前往印度的朋友简单介绍当地习俗和注意事项。
学习目标
Lead in
What comes to mind when you mention India
Complete the sentences about Indian culture.
What else do you know about India
2a
1. Many people like / do not like curry.
2. It is usually OK to be late / early when visiting friends.
3. People will usually offer you some tea / fruit when you visit them.
4. People usually wear clothes which cover their arms / legs.
5. It is rude / polite to give or take things with your left hand.
6. Dishes with beef are common / uncommon.
More about India:
It has the largest population in the world.
It is one of the oldest countries in the world.
It is famous for its diverse religions(宗教).
It has unique traditional clothing such as sarees(纱丽).
It produces a large number of spices.
Predict
How would you describe each picture
An Indian family is eating a meal with their right hands.
A bowl of traditional Indian curry.
A couple in traditional Indian clothes doing the namaste gesture.
A cow walking on an Indian street.
Listen to the conversations and number the pictures in the order of the topics mentioned.
2b
1
2
3
4
2c
Listen again and complete the sentences.
1. In India, people have a special ________. They press their palms
together, _____, and say, “Namaste.”
2. People in India use their _____ hand to eat. They seldom eat with
a ______ and fork.
3. People often eat _______ curry. It’s popular in India.
4. In India, _____ are very special to many people. They can _____
anywhere they like.
greeting
bow
right
knife
a lot of
cows
walk
Listen again and complete the table.
Aspect Custom
How do people in India greet each other In India, people have a special ________. They press their palms together, ______, and say, "Namaste."
How do people in India eat People in India use their _____ hand to eat. They may not always eat with a _____ and fork.
What do people in India eat People often eat ______ curry. It's popular in India.
What do the cows mean to people in India In India, ______ are very special to many people. They can ______ anywhere they like.
greeting
bow
right
knife
a lot of
cows
walk
Listen and imitate.
Ella: We heard you’re going to India, Peter! How exciting!
Peter: Yes, I’m really excited! You went there last year, right Can you tell me about their customs
Ella: Sure! First, they have a special greeting. They press their palms together, bow, and say, “Namaste.”
Peter: Wow! I’ll remember that.
Ella: Second, you should only use your right hand to eat.
Peter: With my knife and fork
Ella: Well, people may not use a knife and fork at all. Very often they eat with their hands instead.
Peter: OK! Anything else
Emma: Yes! People in India often eat a lot of curry. I ate chicken curry there, and it was delicious! But don’t expect to eat any beef. Cows are protected in India. They are special to many people.
Ella: And they even walk anywhere they like! While we were there, one walked right in front of our car! It walked so slowly that we had to
slow down and follow it!
情态动词表建议
双手合十
be special to 对……特别
减速
expect to do sth.期待做某事
Do you think it’s necessary for Peter to learn about Indian customs before he goes to India Why or why not
No. Travelling is about exploring new things. Peter doesn’t need to know everything before going. He can discover customs by himself...
Yes, it’s necessary. Learning Indian customs helps Peter avoid mistakes and embarrassment. It can also help him communicate better with the local...
...
Deep thinking
Imagine a friend is going to visit India. Tell him or her about Indian customs.
2d
A: How do people in India greet others
B: ...
A: What special foods do Indian people often eat
B: ...
A: How do people in India greet others
B: They press their palms together and bow, while saying “Namaste.” That means “I bow to you.”
A: That’s interesting. What special foods do Indian people often eat
B: They like to eat curry. It can be very spicy.
A: What other customs are there
B: Indian people don’t eat beef because cows are sacred in their culture. In fact, they often worship cows during some festivals.
Language points
1. It is rude to give or take things with your left hand.用左手拿东西或递东西是不礼貌的。
rude adj. 粗鲁的，无礼的，不礼貌的
It's rude to interrupt people when they are speaking.
打断别人说话是很不礼貌的。
He made a rude gesture.
他做了一个粗鲁的手势。
Staring at people is considered rude in many cultures.
在许多文化中，盯着别人看被认为是不礼貌的。
2. Dishes with beef are uncommon.含牛肉的菜肴很少见。
uncommon adj. 罕见的；不同寻常的
反义词为 common
have…in common with sb 与某人有……共同点
It is uncommon to find such a beautiful beach so empty.
找到这样一个美丽又空旷的海滩是很难得的。
That's an uncommon name.
那是个不常见的名字。
课堂总结
句型
词汇
curry rude uncommon palm fork Indian
· How do people in ... greet others
· Is it common to greet others by ...
· We usually ... to say hello.
Homework
Search for something else about Indian culture on the Internet, and share it in the next class if possible.

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