1、Unit 3 Understandingeach other Reading高二牛津版模块六高二牛津版模块六Check students homework by asking students to present what they have found about cultural differences.Presentation1.Do you know something about different cultures in some foreign countries?2.Are you confused about their behavior?3.How can we over
2、come these cultural obstacles?Brainstorming:1.Which country is Waled from?Waled is from Brunei.2.Where does Peter come from?Peter comes from the UK.3.Does everyone in Brunei wear yellow?No.Yellow is the royal color for the Sultan and his family.Fast readingReading strategy:understanding the use of e
3、xamplesExamples are often used in texts and serve several purpose.They can be used to explain concepts and ideas,to support arguments and as interesting stories.In this text above,an example is used to explain the concept of cultural differences between English speakers from different countries,for
4、example:Our American teacher is always talking about ThanksgivingThe British teachers didnt know what he was talking aboutExamples in this text are also used to support the argument that there are differences as well as similarities between Western weddings,for example:In the UK,the guests are expec
5、ted to give presents to the newly-weds,but in ItalyThere is also an example used as an interesting story about cultural misunderstanding,for example:The British teacher who opened the present as soon as he was given it at the end-of-the term ceremony.1.What does Thanksgiving celebrate?Its to do with
6、 celebrating the first harvest after the settlers from Europe went to live in the USA.2.What is eaten at Thanksgiving?The huge turkey.Careful reading3.In the West,when is the polite time to open a present?Why?In the west,it is polite to open a present when someone gives you one.Because people want t
7、o see the persons reaction.4.Why do guests expect a present at a wedding in Italy?Guests expect presents as a souvenir to remember the big day.5.What should you do instead of pointing with your first finger in Brunei?Pointing with our thumb.6.What customs do Chinese cities and Brunei have in common?
8、Taking shoes off before you go inside someones house.Situations Different reactionsThe American open it immediately while the British notThe American:get excited whenever it comes to this topicThe British:know nothing about itAbout the weddingThe newly-weds give presents to guests.The guests give pr
9、esents to the newly-weds.Hold a huge banquet to celebrate weddings.Men and women sit in a different area;No alcohol is available.About BruneiUsing their thumb to point while others use first fingerShouldnt wear yellowShould take off your shoes before going into someones houseFill in the blanksMali h
10、as to do her homework on_ differences.So she goes online to chat with others and find some _ she needs.She gets to know English and American people have _ differences in culture even though they both speak English.culturalinformationunbelievableFor example,the British may be _ when Americans talk ab
11、out thanksgiving and the huge _ they eat.There are different _ in the West and the East when they get presents.Westerners like to open them immediately.puzzledturkeyreactionsThough there are _ between wedding _ in the west,there are also differences between different western countries.In Italy,guest
12、s except to get presents from the _ while the guests are expect to give presents to them in the UK.In Brunei,a male guests has to sit with the _ and the othersimilaritiestraditionsnewly-wedsbridegroommen and a _ guest has to be with the bridge and the other women in a different area.Whats more,if yo
13、u go to Brunei,you should point with your _ instead of your index finger.You shouldnt wear _ either.Appropriate _ is always welcome.So remember when in Rome,do as the _ do.femalethumbbehavioryellowRomans1.Do you like online chat?Why or why not?2.Do you think it is really a good way to know more thin
14、gs and make more friends?DiscussionWhat might happen if people had no idea of other countries cultures?Further thinking 1.accumulate:(1)get(sth)in this way 积累积累,聚积聚积(某物)(某物);聚集而成(某事物)聚集而成(某事物):My savings are accumulating interest.我的储蓄不断生息我的储蓄不断生息。(2)n.accumulation accumulation of knowledgeLanguage p
15、oints:(1)accumulate v.往往指一点一往往指一点一点地连续积累点地连续积累只有通过努力工作,你才能积蓄一大只有通过努力工作,你才能积蓄一大笔财富。笔财富。Only by working hard may you accumulate a big fortune.(2)collect,gather 通常表示通常表示“收集收集”Why do you collect stamps?He is gathering materials for a new book.2.all the time 一直一直 after a time 过了一段时间过了一段时间 ahead of time 提
16、前提前 as time goes on 随着时间的推移随着时间的推移 at a time 一次一次 at all times 一直一直 at no time 决不决不 at one time (过去)有个时期(过去)有个时期 at times 有时有时 in no time 立刻,很快立刻,很快 many a time 多次,常常多次,常常 take ones time 从容进行,不慌不忙从容进行,不慌不忙3.nativeHe is a native of Beijing.(1)(1)当地人,土著当地人,土著(2)(2)adj.出生地的,当地人的出生地的,当地人的native speakers
17、 生来就说某种语生来就说某种语言的人言的人Her native language is Chinese.她的母语是汉语。她的母语是汉语。(3)native to(指动植物等)原产于某地的指动植物等)原产于某地的 Nowadays,we can find many plants native to America,such as tobacco and potatoes.4.You can see examples of cultural differences in the traditions that(1)difference n.差别,差异差别,差异 A musician can app
18、reciate small differences in sounds.A A和和B B在在某方面的不同之处某方面的不同之处the differences between A and B in sth.辨别辨别A A和和B B的不同的不同tell the difference between A and B对对 有有/没有没有/有些影响有些影响make a/no/some differences to sb./sth.(2)tradition n.传统;传统;惯例;传说惯例;传说这一决定完全打破了以往的惯例。这一决定完全打破了以往的惯例。This decision represents a c
19、omplete break with tradition.by tradition 按照传统按照传统 in the tradition of 具有具有风格风格按照传统风俗,按照传统风俗,4 4月月1 1日可以开恶日可以开恶作剧的玩笑。作剧的玩笑。By tradition,people play practical jokes on 1 April.traditional adj.传统的,惯例的传统的,惯例的 It is traditional to do sth.做某事是传统做某事是传统 Tradition says/runs that 据传说据传说 5.He gets quite excit
20、ed whenever it comes to this topic.(1)whenever引导让步状语从句可与引导让步状语从句可与no matter when 互换互换;类似还有类似还有whoever,wherever,however,whatever 等。等。No matter who knocks,dont open the door.=Whoever knocks,dont open the door.无论谁想要这票,我都给他。无论谁想要这票,我都给他。Ill give my ticket to whoever wants it.(2)come to1)谈到,变成(某状态,阶段),谈到
21、,变成(某状态,阶段),想到,无被动想到,无被动我对政治一无所知。我对政治一无所知。When it comes to politics I know nothing.我猛然想起了这首歌的歌词。我猛然想起了这首歌的歌词。Suddenly the words of the song came to me.2)come to ones senses 苏醒苏醒3)come to sth.共计,等于共计,等于Most of us know we should cut down on fat,but knowing such things isnt much help when it _ shopping
22、 and eating.A.refers to B.speaks of C.focuses on D.comes toD come about 发生(不及物)发生(不及物)come across (偶然)发现偶然)发现/遇见遇见 come along 一道来;进展一道来;进展 come from 出生于;来自于出生于;来自于 come on 来吧;快点;加油来吧;快点;加油 come out 出来;出版;开花;结果出来;出版;开花;结果 come up 走近;出现;发芽;被提出走近;出现;发芽;被提出 come up with 提出,提供提出,提供come 相关短语相关短语6.celebrat
23、ion in celebration of 为了庆祝为了庆祝(相当于相当于 to celebrate)a celebration of 对对 的颂扬、赞美的颂扬、赞美 have/hold a celebration 举行庆祝会举行庆祝会 celebrated adj.著名的著名的 celebrator n.庆祝者庆祝者将举办一个聚会来庆祝琼和戴夫的结将举办一个聚会来庆祝琼和戴夫的结婚婚4040周年。周年。There will be a party in celebration of Jane and Daves 40th anniversary.她最近的一部影片颂扬了母性。她最近的一部影片颂扬
24、了母性。Her latest film is a celebration of motherhood.All the teachers and students_National Day with a party.A.celebrated on B.celebratedC.congratulated on D.congratulatedcelebrate 一般用作既无动词,表示庆一般用作既无动词,表示庆祝某个节日及纪念日等。祝某个节日及纪念日等。而而congratulate 多用多用“人人”作宾语,作宾语,表示表示“向某人祝贺向某人祝贺”。B7.do with(1 1)常与)常与could,c
25、an 连用,连用,“想想要,需要要,需要”(2 2)与)与what 连用,连用,“对待,处对待,处理理”I forget what I did with the letter.(3 3)与)与有关有关 have nothing/something to do with 8.deal with(1 1)与)与 相处相处 He knows well how to deal with children.(2 2)对待,对付)对待,对付(3 3)处理)处理(4 4)涉及,交易)涉及,交易 9.If you had joined the chat room ten minutes ago,you wou
26、ld have known what we were talking about.本句为虚拟条件句,表示与过去事实相本句为虚拟条件句,表示与过去事实相反的假设,此时,条件状语从句的谓反的假设,此时,条件状语从句的谓语动词一般用语动词一般用“had+过去分词过去分词”,主,主句中的谓语动词用句中的谓语动词用“would/should/could/might+have+过去分词过去分词”。If the hurricane had happened at night,there would have been many more deaths.10.join join 一般是加入组织一般是加入组织
27、join the army join in 参加活动参加活动 take part in 参加活动,通常指在活参加活动,通常指在活中发挥积极性作用,负有责任中发挥积极性作用,负有责任 join sb(in doing sth.)和某人一起做和某人一起做某事某事attend相当于相当于go to,一般后面跟上一般后面跟上meeting,church,wedding,a class,a speech等。等。11.Well,its what we do in the West.what we do in the West 为为what 引导的引导的名词从句,在句中作表语。名词从句,在句中作表语。A c
28、amera is what I would most like for my birthday.照相机是我最想要的生日礼物。照相机是我最想要的生日礼物。12.similarity n.(1)(1)类似类似;相似相似UU那两个报告极其相似那两个报告极其相似,这意味着它们出这意味着它们出自一人的手笔。自一人的手笔。The similarity between the two reports suggests that one person wrote both.(2)(2)相似点相似点 C C similarities in/of style adj.similar be similar to s
29、th./sb.be similar in sth.The two houses are similar in size.13.In the UK,the guests are expected to give presents to the newly-weds,句中谓语动词为句中谓语动词为expect somebody to do something 的被动结构,意思是的被动结构,意思是“期望某人期望某人,预料某人,预料某人”你星期六要上班。你星期六要上班。You will be expected to work on Saturdays.14.So,to clarify,if I got
30、married in the UK,I would expect a present,but if I got married in Italy,I would have to give a present.这里这里got married 为为“get+get+动词的过去动词的过去分词分词”结构,这种结构一般用于口语或结构,这种结构一般用于口语或非正式语体中。常见的词组还有:非正式语体中。常见的词组还有:get hurt/burnt/caught/lost/broken等。等。这个城市的清洁工按小时计酬。这个城市的清洁工按小时计酬。Cleaners in this city get paid
31、by the hour.15.clarify vt.阐明,澄清阐明,澄清 他澄清了他在该问题上的立场。他澄清了他在该问题上的立场。He clarified his stand on the issue.clarification n.澄清澄清 clarify sth.澄清澄清 clarify that-clause 阐明阐明 举个例子将有助于澄清我的意思。举个例子将有助于澄清我的意思。An example will help to clarify what I mean.16.participate vi.(=take part in)参与参与 participate in 参加某活动(较正式
32、)参加某活动(较正式)take part in 参加某活动(口语化)参加某活动(口语化)participate in a competition/discussion /meeting 参加比赛参加比赛/讨论讨论/会议会议 有多少个国家要参加有多少个国家要参加20122012年奥运会年奥运会?How many countries will be participating in the 2012 Olympic Games?Everyone in the class is expected to _ the discussion.A.share B.join C.contribute to D
33、.participate inD 17.adjust v.适应;整理;校准适应;整理;校准 adjust sth.调整,调节调整,调节 adjust to doing sth.适应做某事适应做某事 adjust oneself to doing sth.使自己适应做某事使自己适应做某事 adjustment n.adjustable adj.可调节的,可调整的可调节的,可调整的 我的手表快了,我得把它校准我的手表快了,我得把它校准。I must adjust my watch;its fast.他使自己很快适应了这个国家炎热他使自己很快适应了这个国家炎热 的气候。的气候。He adjusted
34、 himself very quickly to the heat of the country.18.Another thing is,should you come to Brunei,you would have to take off your shoes before going into someoneshouse.should 在这里表在这里表“万一万一”表示语气表示语气较强的假设较强的假设 。用于用于if和和in case之后或将主语与动词之后或将主语与动词倒置,表示某事不太可能发生。倒置,表示某事不太可能发生。万一你要改变主意万一你要改变主意,一定要告诉我。一定要告诉我。If
35、 you should change your mind,do let me know.要是他忘了去机场要是他忘了去机场,就没人去那儿就没人去那儿接她了接她了.If he should have forgotten to go to the airport,nobody will be there to meet her.有人打电话来有人打电话来,就说我很忙就说我很忙 。Should anyone phone(ie If anyone phones),please tell them Im busy.当去掉当去掉if 时,时,should 前置。前置。19.That is the same a
36、s in cities in China!as 后面省掉了后面省掉了 it is the same as 和和一样一样 She is the same age as you are.The cinema is showing the same film as(it was)last week.I bought the same cat as yours.20.take off(1)(1)脱掉脱掉(衣服)衣服)He took off his clothes and got into the bath.(2)(2)起飞起飞 The plane took off at 8:30 a.m.(3)(3)
37、事业腾飞事业腾飞 Her singing career has just begun to take off.take away 除掉,带走除掉,带走 take back 收回收回 take down 取下,拆除,记下取下,拆除,记下 take in 吸收,理解,欺骗,改小吸收,理解,欺骗,改小 take on 呈现,接纳呈现,接纳 take over 接管,管理接管,管理 take up 举起,拿起;占据,从事举起,拿起;占据,从事 take out 取出取出take 相关短语相关短语 21.analyse vt.分解;分析;解析分解;分析;解析我们得研究一下罢工地原因。我们得研究一下罢工地原因。We must try to analyse the causes of the strike.analysis n.(pl.analyses)分析分析 in the final/last analysis 归根结底归根结底 analyse into 把把分解成分解成归根结底,幽默是健康地良药归根结底,幽默是健康地良药。In the final analysis,humor is good to everyones health.HomeworkReview the languagepoints in this passage.
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