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Unit6: Crossing Cultures
八下英语RJ
第4-6课时: Section B (1a- reading plus)
How do we show respect to other cultures
Pre-reading
1a
What should you know before you attend a party in a foreign country Tick the topics that you think are important.
□arrival time □table manners □how to dress
□how to thank others □safe conversation topics □topics to avoid
□how to greet the host □what gifts to bring □when to say goodbye
While-reading
1b
Read Nancy’s email about party manners in France. Underline the topic sentences.
识别主题句
Hi Diana,
It’s so great to hear from you. Life in Paris is pretty good! I was a little lonely at first, but I’m starting to make some friends. They helped me to learn more about the customs here after I had some embarrassing experiences at a party last month. I’d like to share some tips with you.
First, you shouldn’t arrive early to a party. It’s normal to be on time or a few minutes late, but arriving early can cause problems. Once, I arrived 10 minutes early to a party. Usually that’s the polite thing to do, right But my friend looked so surprised to see me! He was still getting everything ready.
Second, it’s important to bring a gift when you visit someone. When I attended my friend’s party, l didn’t bring anything. It wasn’t his birthday, but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers to thank him for the party. I was so embarrassed!
Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion. At that party it was surprising to see how nicely everyone was dressed. It was summer, so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. But everyone else was dressed so well that I felt silly.
Fourth, it’s best not to ask personal questions unless you know the person well. Many French people are quite private. They don’t like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make. Food and culture, however, are safe conversation topics.
Last but not least, make sure you use French whenever you can. Lots of people speak English here, but you can develop closer relationships with them if you use French. It’s very important in their culture. I found that even a simple “merci” goes a long way! You’ll see what I mean as soon as you get here!
Au revoir!
Nancy
While-reading
Text analysis
Hi Diana,
It’s so great to hear from you. Life in Paris is pretty good! I was a little lonely at first, but I’m starting to make some friends. They helped me to learn more about the customs here after I had some embarrassing experiences at a party last month. I’d like to share some tips with you.
First, you shouldn’t arrive early to a party. It’s normal to be on time or a few minutes late, but arriving early can cause problems. Once, I arrived 10 minutes early to a party. Usually that’s the polite thing to do, right But my friend looked so surprised to see me! He was still getting everything ready.
Second, it’s important to bring a gift when you visit someone. When I attended my friend’s party, l didn’t bring anything. It wasn’t his birthday, but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers to thank him for the party. I was so embarrassed!
得到……消息
（名词）习俗
share sth with sb 把……与……分享
get（sth）ready（把……）准备好
出席；参加
thank sb for... 因……感谢某人
While-reading
Text analysis
Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion. At that party it was surprising to see how nicely everyone was dressed. It was summer, so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. But everyone else was dressed so well that I felt silly.
Fourth, it’s best not to ask personal questions unless you know the person well. Many French people are quite private. They don’t like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make. Food and culture, however, are safe conversation topics.
Last but not least, make sure you use French whenever you can. Lots of people speak English here, but you can develop closer relationships with them if you use French. It’s very important in their culture. I found that even a simple “merci” goes a long way! You’ll see what I mean as soon as you get here!
Au revoir!
Nancy
地点状语
真正主语
how引导的宾语从句，作see的宾语
主句
（女士）衬衫或短上衣
形式主语
主句
谓语
主语
宾语
介词短语，作状语
when引导的时间状语从句
最后但同等重要的
确保
无论何时 引导让步状语从句时，与no matter when同义
帮助很大
谢谢（法语）
再见（法语）
While-reading
1b
Read and fill the information. What topics and tips about party manners in France are mentioned in Nancy’s email.
Arrival time Tip
Explanation/ Example
Bringing a gift Tip
Explanation/ Example
Dress appropriately Tip
Explanation/ Example
Conversation topics Tip
Explanation/ Example
Getting along with others Tip
Explanation/ Example
First, you shouldn’t arrive early to a party. It’s normal to be on time or a few minutes late.
But arriving early can cause problems. Once, I arrived 10 minutes early to a party... He was still getting everything ready.
Second, it’s important to bring a gift when you visit someone.
When I attended my friend’s party, I didn’t bring anything. …but everyone else brought gifts like chocolates or flowers to thank him for the party. I was so embarrassed!
Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion.
At that party it was surprising to ..., so I was just wearing a simple blouse and shorts. But everyone else was dressed so well that I felt silly.
Fourth, it’s best not to ask personal questions unless you know the person well.
Many French people are quite private. They don’t like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make. Food and culture, however, are safe conversation topics.
Last but not least, make sure you use French whenever you can.
Lots of people speak English here, but you can develop closer relationships with them if you use French...I found that even a simple “merci” goes a long way!
Language points
Third, you should always try to dress for the occasion.
occasion / ke n/ 〔名词〕 ①场合；重大活动
Mum reminded me to wear formal clothes on important occasions.
妈妈提醒我在重要场合要穿正装。
②某次；适当的机会
I remember meeting him on several occasions. 我记得见过他几次。
It’s an occasion for making new friends. 这是个结交新朋友的机会。
③理由；原因 have (no) occasion to do sth （没）有理由做某事
Since he apologized sincerely, I had no occasion to be angry with him.
既然他真诚地道了歉，我没有理由再生他的气。
Language points
At that party it was surprising to see how nicely everyone was dressed.
nicely / na sli/ 〔副词〕 ①漂亮地；令人愉快地
She always dresses herself nicely at social occasions. 她在社交场合总是穿得很漂亮。
The project is coming along nicely. 这个项目进展很顺利。
②和善地；友好地；有礼貌地
If you ask her nicely, she might say yes. 如果你好好地跟她说，她也许会同意的。
Many French people are quite private.
private / pra v t/ 〔形容词〕不喜欢谈论私事的；私人的 (常用在名词前作定语)
He’s a very private person. 他是个闷葫芦。
When making small talk, you should avoid asking private questions.
闲聊时，你应该避免询问私人问题。
[拓展] in private 私下地，单独地
We can talk about this matter in private. 我们可以私下谈论这件事。
Language points
I found that even a simple “ merci ” goes a long way!
（1）帮助很大
Reading English every day goes a long way in improving your speaking skills.
每天读英语对提高你的口语技能大有帮助。
（2）经用
She seems to make her money go a long way.
看起来她用钱细水长流。
Language points
They don’t like it when others ask them about their age, their family, whether they are married, or how much money they make.
whether / we （r）/ 〔连词〕
①是否 常用于ask, see, say, know, wonder 等词后，引导宾语从句。
I wonder whether (=if) he can deal with the problem by himself.
我想知道他是否能够独自解决这个问题。
② 不管……（还是）；或者……（或者）; 可与or（not）连用，引导让步状语从句
We will try our best whether we are successful or not.
不管成功与否，我们都将尽最大努力。
Whether you are a student or a teacher, running is a great way to keep fit.
无论你是学生还是老师，跑步都是保持健康的好方法。
高频
While-reading
1c
Read the email again and answer the questions.
1. How did Nancy feel at the beginning of her stay in France
2.What were the three mistakes that Nancy made at the party
3. What should you not ask about when talking to someone in France
4.Why does Nancy ask Diana to speak in French whenever possible
5. What can you learn from Nancy’s experiences
She felt a little lonely.
Arriving 10 minutes early to a party, not bringing anything
and just wearing a simple blouse and shorts.
Personal questions.
Because speaking in French can help her develop closer relationships with French people.
We should learn about the customs there and try to follow them as much as possible.
（答案不唯一，仅供参考）
Post-reading
Read again and complete the mind map with the tips from the email.
1d
Getting along with others
Bring a gift.
Always try to dress for the occasion.
It’s best not to ask personal questions. Food and culture are safe conversation topics.
You shouldn’t arrive
early. Be on time or
a few minutes late.
Make sure you use French whenever you can.
Post-reading
1e
In pairs, use the mind map in 1d to brainstorm tips for Chinese parties. Give each other advice on what to do.
A: What should I take with me to the party
B: You could take some fruit or flowers.
A: What should I take with me to the party
B: You could take some fruit or flowers.
A: Do you know when to get there
B: Arrive a few minutes early or on time.
A: Got it! What about clothes How should I dress
B: For a home party, jeans and a T-shirt are okay. For a formal one,
wear a dress or a shirt. What do you think are safe conversation topics
A: Talking about our daily life is OK.
B: Besides, do you know how to get along with others at the party
A: Smile and say hello first.
B: Thanks a lot! Your advice helps.
( )1. Nancy was happy because she finally her best friend after a long time.
A. heard of B. listened to C. looked for D. heard from
( )2. Which of the following is considered a custom in many countries
A. culturally B. cultured C. cultural D. culture
( )3. On formal , people usually dress more elegantly than usual.
A. occasions B. accidents C. options D. actions
( )4. She always dresses for important meetings.
A. nice B. nicer C. nicely D. nicest
( )5. The expression "go a long way" in the sentence
"I found that even a simple 'merci' goes a long way"means .
A. travelling far away B. taking a long time
C. being very helpful D. walking slowly
Exercises
基础巩固
单项选择
D
C
A
C
C
Exercises
基础巩固
1. Learning local (custom) helped her fit in quickly.
2. "Never wear too many colours, especially during formal
(occasion)," the book said.
3. It's important to dress (nice)for a party.
4. She told me (private) that she was nervous about
the speech.
5. The kind lady living next door is (marry) to a doctor.
用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
customs
occasions
nicely
privately
married
Homework
Review the words and sentences in this lesson.
Talk about party manners in France according to the details in the mind map of 1d.
Do some related exercises.
Vocabulary in use
2a
Write down the negative forms of the adjectives in the box using un- or in-/im-.
safe formal proper possible friendly direct
tidy healthy perfect important common correct
un-: unsafe, ….
im-/in-: informal, improper, …
unfriendly, untidy, unhealthy, unimportant, uncommon
indirect, incorrect, impossible, imperfect
Vocabulary in use
2a
派生词由词根加派生词缀构成。大多数前缀并不影响词根的词性，而仅对词根的意义加以修饰。其中用在形容词前表示否定的前缀常见的如下：
前缀 用途 例词
un- 适用于大多数形容词 unlucky
in- 常用于辅音字母（l，m，p，r 除外）开头的形容词 incorrect
im- 常用于以b，m，p 开头的形容词前 impolite
il- 常用于以l开头的形容词前 illegal
ir- 常用于以r开头的形容词前 irresponsible
dis- 常与表达态度、品质的形容词连用 dishonest
non- 仅客观说明“不属于某一类别” non-traditional
Expansion
Vocabulary in use
2b
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the adjectives in brackets.
1. Saying “hi” is an ________ way to greet others. (formal)
2. It is ________ to point at people in many countries. (polite)
3. The host is certainly _______ when you enjoy yourself at their
party. (happy)
4. People usually dress in formal clothes when visiting some
public places such as concert halls. It is _________ to wear
shorts, short skirts, or jeans there.(proper)
5. In some cultures, it is OK to be late sometimes. People are
________ even if their meetings don’t start on time. (patient)
informal
impolite
happy
improper
patient
侧重于指的对象，通常表示指着较近的人或物
Vocabulary in use
2c
Circle the correct words to complete the conversations.
1.A: Did you understand the rules I found them confused/confusing.
B: I was confused/confusing at first too, but Mr Thompson explained
them to me.
2.A: Isn’t it excited/exciting that James will marry Jennifer next month
B: Yes! I’m so excited/exciting, and I can’t wait to congratulate them.
3.A: Sally was a little embarrassed/embarrassing just now.
She wished her friend happy birthday on the wrong date.
B: Oh no! That can be embarrassed/embarrassing.
explain sth to sb 向某人解释某事
can’t wait to do sth 迫不及待做某事
希望；祝愿
Vocabulary in use
2d
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
normal last manner proper challenge
In many Asian countries, it is for people to eat with chopsticks. There are many rules and traditions about how to use chopsticks . Firstly, don’t stick your chopsticks into food. That is very bad . Secondly, don’t pull dishes close to you with your chopsticks. Thirdly, don’t point at others with your chopsticks or wave them about when you talk. , hold your chopsticks correctly. Using chopsticks looks easy, but it can actually be a little . The key thing is to keep trying. With plenty of practice, anyone can learn to use chopsticks well!
normal
properly
manners
Lastly
challenging
Pre-writing
Scan and answer
Who writes the email
Whom does she/he write to
What’s the purpose(目的) of this email
Yaming.
Tina will be staying with the Zhaos for two weeks. She wants to ask for some advice from Yaming.
Tina.
Pre-writing
3a
Read Tina’s email to Yaming.
Label the different parts of the email.
A. email topic
B. person receiving the email
C. person sending the email
D. sign-off
E. main text
F. greeting
邮件主题
收件人
发件人
结束语
主要内容
问候
B
C
A
F
E
D
收件人
发件人
邮件主题
问候
主要内容
结束语
Pre-writing
Text analysis
Hi Yaming,
One more week to go! I’m so excited to see you. I’ll meet the Zhaos as soon as l land in Shanghai. I’ll be staying with their family for two weeks, and I’m a little nervous! Mr and Mrs Zhao are both in their forties, and they have a son who is younger than me. His grandmother also lives with them.
Could you give me some advice Should I bring a gift In America we usually bring the host something small, like food. Is that a good idea Also, what are the right table manners What are some good conversation topics in China Is there anything else I should know I’m worried about doing something silly. It could
give people the false impression that I’m a rude person. First impressions are so important that I don’t want to say or do anything wrong!
I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Cheers,
Tina
3a
完整句子为“There is one more week to go！”
who引导的定语从句，修饰a son
形容词修饰复合不定代词时，形容词要后置
错误的；不真实的
盼望做某事
祝好 / 安好
Language points
person receiving the email 收件人
receive /r si v/〔动词〕收到
receive sth from sb 收到来自某人的某物
I received a letter from an Indian friend several days ago.
几天前我收到了一位印度朋友的来信。
receive 收到 不管接收者是否愿意接受，事实上已收到了某物，是客观上收到
accept 接受 有主动或赞许的意味，表示不但收下，而且内心同意接受，是主观上愿意接受
I received a valuable present yesterday, but I didn’t accept it.
我昨天收到了一份贵重的礼物，但我没有接受它。
辨析：receive 与accept
Language points
/ sa n f/ 〔名词〕（信件或广播的）结束语；收尾
“All the best” is common sign-off in formal letters.
“一切顺利” 是正式信件中常见的结束语。
sign off 结束写信
I’m used to signing off my emails with “Best wishes”.
我习惯在邮件结尾处写上“最美好的祝愿”。
sign-off
拓展
Pre-writing
3b
Brainstorm what shows good manners when visiting a Chinese friend. Discuss your ideas with a partner.
It’s important for us to show good manners when we visit friends. In China, ...
It’s important for us to show good manners when we visit friends. In China, we’d better bring a gift when visiting someone. It doesn’t need to be too expensive. For greetings, shaking hands usually works well. When eating, let the older people eat first. Remember not to stick your chopsticks into food or hit the bowl with them. When you have small talk, family life and hobbies seem to be good conversation topics.
greetings
giving gifts
table manners
conversation topics
Exercises
基础巩固
( )1. It is to point at people in many countries.
A. impolite B. politely C. inpolite D. dispolite
( )2. --- Did you understand the rules I found them .
--- I was at first too.
A. confused; confusing B. confusing; confused
C. confused; confused D. confusing; confusing
( )3. When visiting a Chinese family, it is to bring a small gift as a gesture of respect.
A. confusing B. proper C. impatient D. informal
( )4. The new teacher gave us a good with her warm smile and patient explanations
on the first day.
A. impression B. expression C. expressive D. impressive
( )5. --- Everyone, I have an announcement to make. I got accepted by my dream high school!
--- Wow !
A. Cheers! B. Congratulations! C. Bless you! D. Never mind!
单项选择
A
B
B
A
B
Exercises
基础巩固
1. It's a Chinese to give red envelopes during
the Spring Festival.
2. We should James on his great result.
3. First are very important in social interactions.
4. Mr Zhao is and works as a teacher.
5. Hold the chopsticks to avoid dropping food.
用方框中所给词汇的适当形式填空
congratulate in one's forties tradition proper impression
tradition
congratulate
impressions
in his forties
properly
While-writing
3c
Imagine you are Yaming. Write an email to Tina to give some advice.
本单元的主题是“ 跨文化交流 ”，要求学生能够根据不同国家的文化、习俗和礼仪 ，在不同场合中表现得体 。
①向外国朋友介绍中国的礼仪和习俗 ;
②就不同文化场合的礼仪 ,给他人提供建议 ;
③分享自己在不同文化场合下的经历。
话题概述
While-writing
3c
Imagine you are Yaming. Write an email to Tina to give some advice.
审题立意
Type(文体):
Person(人称) :
Tense(时态):
应用文(电子邮件)
以第二人称为主
一般现在时
要点：
用英语回复一封邮件，从问候语，送礼物，餐桌礼仪，交流话题四个方面来介绍礼仪习俗并给出建议。
While-writing
3c
Imagine you are Yaming. Write an email to Tina to give some advice.
谋篇布局
While-writing
3c
Imagine you are Yaming. Write an email to Tina to give some advice.
积句成篇
开 头 句 1. I’m glad to hear that you are coming to China. Let me tell you some customs in China.
2. Let me tell you some useful tips.
3. I’d like to share some tips with you.
中 间 句 1. It’s common/polite/rude/impolite to... 2. You’d better（not）...
3. Be sure to... as soon as you... 4. People there get/are used to...
5. You shouldn’t... unless... 6. ... is/are so... that we...
7. Firstly，... Secondly, ... Thirdly, ... Last but not least/And most importantly, ...
结 尾 句 1. I hope that the advice is helpful. Please feel free to ask me if you want to know more.
2. Please feel free to ask for more information.
3. With plenty of practice, everyone can...
4. I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon!
名 言 警 句 1. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. 入乡随俗。
2. Eat without talking, sleep without speaking. 食不言，寝不语。
3. A guest must do as his host does. 客随主便。
While-writing
3c
Imagine you are Yaming. Write an email to Tina to give some advice.
范文欣赏
Dear Tina，
I’m so glad that you are coming to China soon. Now, I’d like to share some tips about the Chinese customs with you.
Firstly, it’s common to greet people by shaking hands and saying “Ni hao” when you meet somebody for the first time in China. Secondly, remember to bring a small gift, such as fruit or flowers. And be sure to take off your shoes as soon as you enter their home. Thirdly, you shouldn’t start eating first unless the host asks you to at the table. Besides, never stick the chopsticks into a bowl of rice or point at others with your chopsticks — they’re considered to be rude. As for good conversation topics, food and hobbies are safe.
I hope the advice is helpful. Please feel free to ask if you want to know more.
Yours,
Yaming
Post-writing
Evaluation Form 评价表 Items 评价项目 Standard Scores 标准分值 Scores 得分
Format 格式 1
Person 人称 2
Simple present tense 一般现在时为主 2
Content 内容: 1. What 2.How 3.Why 8
Hand-writing 书写 2
语法或单词拼写错误酌情扣分 0.5 — 2
Total 总分 15
Exercises
拓展探究
假如你是李华，你的英国笔友 Mike 下周要去他的中国同学李明家做客。但他对中国家庭礼仪不太了解，有些紧张。请你给他写一封建议信，告诉他需要注意哪些礼仪。(80词左右)
内容包含：合适的见面问候方式; 带什么礼物比较合适; 吃饭时要注意什么; 聊天时的话题建议.
参考词汇：chopsticks, host, gift, manners, polite, impolite, uncomfortable, unusual
书面表达
Dear Mike,
Don't worry about visiting Li Ming's family! Here are some tips:
First,gr eet his parents. A handshake is also a good gesture. It's impolite to use first names directly without permission. Bringing a small gift is nice. Fruit or tea is perfect. Don't give clocks
— it's considered unlucky in Chinese culture! At dinner, wait until the host sits down and eats first. Never stick chopsticks upright in rice — it's unusual and looks bad. Try all the dishes to show you enjoy them. You can talk about school, food, or travel, but avoid personal questions like salary.
Just be yourself! Chinese families are very welcoming.
Have a great time!
Your friend,
Li Hua
Homework
Listen and read the text in 3a.
Learn more English expressions about Chinese customs and etiquette.
Free talk
We are living in a global era (时代). Do you think it’s important to know about different cultures and cultural differences
avoid misunderstanding
show respect to people from other countries
communication skills
more open-minded.
cultural awareness
better cooperation
friendship
Project
Compare two countries’ customs
4a
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.
greetings
wearing the right clothes
giving and receiving gifts
visiting others
eating customs
good /bad conversation topics
Read the form and compare the eating customs between China and Brazil.
Project
4b
Join a different group. Tell them about your research.
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，...
Sample
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.
Project
4c
Rejoin your original group. Share what you learnt in the other group.
…
…
Reflecting
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
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Free talk
There are indeed great cultural differences between China and other countries.
What animal is considered to be lucky in Chinese culture
What number do Chinese people think is lucky
What colour can bring people good luck and wealth in Chinese culture
Scan the passage and find some cultural symbols (文化符号).
Dragons
The colour red
Lucky numbers
What’re the special meanings of these symbols in China and in the West
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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
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Symbols of Chinese Culture
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 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!
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
后裔；后代；子孙
珠宝；首饰
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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. 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.
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
地毯
象征；是……的象征；代表
挣得；赚得
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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 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.
流；流动
成对的；成双的
发财；赚大钱
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
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Read the text and complete the table.
Cultural symbol In China In the West/ other cultures Dragons a symbol of and appear in many appear in and frightening Red a symbol of and during like the Chinese New Year during like a traditional Chinese wedding Positive a red carpet:
a red rose:
Negative
Numbers Lucky 6 2 8 9 Lucky
Unlucky 4 Unlucky
power
good fortune
places
names
idioms
monster
good luck
wealth
festivals
celebrations
importance
love
loss
things going well
good things come in pairs
wealth
a long life
seven
“death”
thirteen
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Imagine that you are a tour guide in China.
What additional information can you give tourists on Chinese cultural symbols
Hi everyone! As your tour guide, let me share more Chinese cultural symbols with you. …
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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.
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!
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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