1、 B3U3 DIVERSE CULTURESListening and TalkingP31Talk about ethnic minority cultures in ChinaTalk about ethnic minority cultures in GuizhouLook at the photos below and guess what ethnic minority group it is. Then talk about what they are doing and what you can see from the pictures.芦笙 lusheng肇兴侗寨Watch
2、the video about the Miao ethnic village. Do you like it?The Miao ethnic group has a population of more than 9 million, most of whom live in the provinces of southwest China. Decorated with embroideries (刺绣) and silver accessories made by themselves, their clothes are very colourful and unique in var
3、ious patterns. The Miao ethnic group is well-known for their music and dance, which has a long history, and the most famous dance is the Lusheng dance.Drum TowersThe architectural symbols of Dong communityWind and Rain BridgesThe Grand Song of the Dong PeopleJustin met a new friend while travelling
4、in Guizhou. Listen to their conversation and complete the summaries below.Part 1Justin and _ watched some _ people play the _. The instrument has a history of over _ years and even mentioned in the oldest collection of Chinese poetry. Then they watched the _. Justin wanted to buy some hand-made _ ac
5、cessories as souvenirs. He was told that the price will depend on the percentage of _.Wu YueMiaolusheng3,000lusheng dance traditional / silversilverThey will go to a pretty _ village called _. They will see the _ and the _. They may also see a performance of _.Dong minorityZhaoxing drum towers wind
6、and rain bridges the Grand Song of the Dong PeopleJustin: Hey, Wu Yue, do you know what kind of instrument these Miao performers are playing? Wu Yue: Yes, its called a lusheng, my favourite musical instrument.Justin: It sounds beautiful. Is it made of bamboo?u Yue: Yes. Can you guess when it was inv
7、ented?Justin: Um.five hundred years ago I cant tell. I know China has a very long history.wu Yue: Thats a good guess, but the lusheng actually has a history of over 3,000 years. Its even mentioned in the oldest collection of Chinese poetry. Justin: Wow, such a long time ago. There must be many beaut
8、iful songs.wu Yue: Yes, indeed, and they all make me proud. You know, Im a Miao, too, and Im really proud of our culture. Look, the performers are performing the lusheng dance. (music)Justin: This is great! And I really like the silver accessories that the girls are wearing. What are they?Wu Yue: Oh, theyre traditional hand-made accessories. I can help you buy some as souvenirs if you likeJustin: Great, thanks! I hope theyre not too expensive.Wu Yue: Oh, well, it ll depend on the percentage of silver.
