1、Unit 3 English Around the WorldTopic 2Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures.Section CWhat do the gestures that are common in the USA mean? Im puzzled.Im just kidding.Good luck.In Canada, people _ when they greet each other, while people_ as a sign of _ in Japan.wave their
2、 handsrespectbowbowwave handsIn Canada, nodding head shows _,while people _ to show agreement in India.Body language means differently in different cultures.agreementshake their heads from side to side不同地，有差异地不同地，有差异地Learning about body language helps us avoid making mistakes when communicating. Goo
3、d luck.Im puzzled.Im just kidding.Its a secret.Calm down.Have a victory.Body language means differently in different cultures.Learning about body language helps us avoid making mistakes when communicating. Love you.This way, please.Stop.Keep quiet.Good bye.show No in Indiashow Yes in Canadamean OK i
4、n Chinamean money in Japanshow No in Canadashow Yes in IndiaGood job in ChinaAsk for a ride in Americain ancient timesmagical creaturepositive meaningsemperorcompare themselves to dragonscompare to :把把比作比作(New words)ennt adj. 古代的古代的mdkladj. 有魔力的有魔力的krit n. 生物生物empr(r)Chinese dragonpztv adj. 积极的积极的ho
5、pe and good luckwestern dragonin western culturesdangerous animalnegative meaningsSome things usually have different meanings in different cultures.negtv adj. 消极的消极的 Learn more about different cultures. Learn more about different cultures.batWhy do we Chinese use the pattern of bat to decorate their
6、 houses?Its a symbol of long life and happiness.It has positive meanings in Chinese culture.He is blind as a bat.Its a symbol of ugliness and bad luck.It has negative meanings in western cultures.盲目、瞎眼盲目、瞎眼正面的，乐观的正面的，乐观的负面的，消极的负面的，消极的 Learn more about different cultures. Learn more about different c
7、ultures.peacocka symbol of goodness, beauty and peace in Chinapositive meanings in Chinese culture.“as proud as a peacock”, a symbol of pridenegative meanings in western cultures. pi:kk prad 骄傲 Learn more about different cultures. Learn more about different cultures.bamboostand for happiness and pea
8、ce in Chinese culturepositive meaningsconsidered as a symbol of wisdom and power in western culture智慧wzdmknsd(r) 认为，以为1.The title of the passage may be _.A. Animals and Plants B. China and Foreign CountriesC. Different Cultures, Different Meanings D. Positive and Negative Meanings2. In China, many p
9、arents want their children to become “dragons”. The “dragons” here mean _ . A. successful people B. children C. strong people D. creatures1b Read 1a and choose the correct answers.CA1b Read 1a and choose the correct answers.3.In western countries, heroes killed dragons to protect people. This shows
10、dragons are considered to be _ . A. brave B. strong C. lovely D. dangerous4. In Paragraph 3, the underlined word “regarded” means _ . A. considered B. given C. looked D. watchedADdog meanings in Chinese culture meanings in western culturespositivea homeless doga mad doga running doga dog catching a
11、mouseYou are a lucky dog.Every dog has its day.negativeParagraph2:你真是个幸运儿你真是个幸运儿人人都有得意日。人人都有得意日。Dogs are considered _and _of humans in western culture.honestgood friends 丧家狗丧家狗疯狗疯狗走狗走狗狗捉耗子多管闲事狗捉耗子多管闲事1. Dogs are considered honest and good friends of humans.consider v. 考虑考虑consider sth. E.g. 我会考虑下你的意
12、见。我会考虑下你的意见。Ill consider your suggestions. consider doinge.g. 我们正考虑买辆新车。我们正考虑买辆新车。We are considering buying a new car.Language pointconsider (as/to be) +adj./n = regardas当作，认为当作，认为be considered (as/to be) + adj./n. = be regarded as被当作，被认为被当作，被认为e.g. 我认为她善良又细心。我认为她善良又细心。I consider her (to be) kindhea
13、rted and careful. 长城被认为是中国的象征。长城被认为是中国的象征。The Great Wall is considered as the symbol of China. Language point2. And “every dog has its day” means each person has good luck at times. at times 有时，间或有时，间或e.g. Im really angry with my son at times. At times, the bad weather can affect my feelings. Langua
14、ge pointPara3: Q 4: ( )1. Rose _ in Chinese culture and western cultures. A. has similar meanings B. has different meanings C. has negative meanings( )2. Rose stands for the following except _ . A. love B. peace C. good luck D. courageIn Chinese culturewere regarded as _ and _brought _ and _In weste
15、rn cultureswere _ animalsHeroes _ them to protect people.dragonACstrongmagical creatureshopegood luckdangerouskilled3. The ancient emperors compared themselves to paretocomparewith把把和和 作比较作比较 把把比作比作 e.g. (1)他在诗中把那姑娘比喻成月亮。他在诗中把那姑娘比喻成月亮。 He _ the girl _ the moon in the poem.(2)如果把他俩的工作作比较，你就会发现她的好很多。如
16、果把他俩的工作作比较，你就会发现她的好很多。 If you _, youll find hers is much better.古代的皇帝把自己比作龙。古代的皇帝把自己比作龙。compared tocompare her work with hisLanguage pointRead 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
17、negative meanings( )2. Rose stands for the following except _ . A. love B. peace C. good luck D. courageACn. 勇气勇气be regarded as被认为，被当做a symbol of的象征stand for 代表have courage to do有勇气做pay (much/more/little)attention to 很/更加/几乎没注意pay attention to +n./pron./doingPlant and animalIn Chinese culturedogdrag
18、onrosestrong and magical creaturesstands for love, peace, courage and friendship negative meanings1c Complete the table based on 1a. You can also add something else.Retell the text based on the table you filled in.Plant and animalIn western culturedogdragonrosehonest, and good friends of humans; has
19、 positive meaningsdangerous animalsstands for love, peace, courage and friendship 1c Complete the table based on 1a. You can also add something else.Retell the text based on the table you filled in.2 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given phrases.pay attention to stand for at tim
20、es regard as compareto1.People say the rose often _ love.2.Dogs are _ honest and good friends of humans.3.You need to _ the differences more.4. Robert Burns _ his love _ a red rose.5. Everybody makes mistakes _.stands forregarded aspay attention toat timescomparesto3 Write a passage with the title D
21、ifferent Cultures, Different Meanings based on the table. You can add more items.Plant and animalIn Chinese cultureIn western culturepeacockgoodness/beauty/peace pridebatlong life/happinessbad luckbamboohappiness/peacewisdom/poweruDiscuss in groups to get the fact and supporting ideas.uDraw your dra
22、ft.uThe phrases in 1b may help you!stand for, regard/consideras, a symbol of, have positive/negative meaninguDont forget the conj. uCompose your writing.uCheck your spelling, tense etc.How to write your compositionHow to write your compositionbut, while, howeverOne possible version: Some things usua
23、lly 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 th
24、e country. They stand for 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.Exercises1. Dragon _(被当做）被当做）the symbol of Chinese nation.2. If you _(多注意）多注意）what the teac
25、her says in class, you will not _ (犯相同的错误）犯相同的错误）.3. We usually _ life _ stage.(把把比作比作).4. Bamboo _（代表）（代表）wisdom and power in Chinese culture.5. I usually go to the movies with my parents, but _ alone（有时）（有时）. 6. My sister _ (leave) for Paris in a few days.is considered ascomparestands forat timesi
26、s leaving make the same mistaketopay more attention toSummary:1. Some words: negative, consider, honest positive, ancient, magical, creature, compare, courage, underline, pride 2. Some phrases: at times, stand for, regard/consideras, a symbol of, make mistake, compareto, comparewith3. Some sentences
27、: (1)The ancient emperors compared themselves to dragons. (2)The rose is regarded as a symbol of love.1. Tell the culture differences between China and western countries.2. Write a composition about the different cultures of the same thing. 1.Read 1a.2.Memorize the useful expressions and key sentences which we learn today.3.Finish Section C in your workbook.4.Review Sections A-C.
