1、Readingways of greetingin Chinaphonenod headsmilesay helloShake handshugwavebowBrainstormingE-mailshort messagesWays of greetingIn Japan and Koreabow to each otherIn Thailandput together/bow slightlyWays of greetingIn South Americahug each otherWays of greetingIn the Middle Easttouch nosesWays of gr
2、eetingIn the Netherlands(荷兰）荷兰）kisson one cheekthe otherWays of greetingLearning Aims:1.Well learn about the cultures of different countries;2.Well understand examples used in texts;3.Well learn how to treat different cultures correctly.Task 1:Fast reading1.How many people are involved in this conve
3、rsation?Who are they?Where are they from?2.What does Ma Li think about learning about cultural differences?Three.Mali(China),Waled(Brunei)Peter(the UK).Learning about cultural differences is a good way to understand more about each other.AsiaAfricaAntarcticaEuropeSouth AmericaNorth AmericaOceaniaBru
4、neiThe UKTask 2:Reading strategy:Examples are often used:1.to explain concepts and ideas;2.to support arguments;3.as interesting stories.understanding the use of examplesIn this conversation,examples are used to explain the concept of cultural differences.Tick the examples mentioned in the conversat
5、ion1.greeting ways2.receiving presents3.eye contact4.wedding ceremonies5.colors6.pointing gestures7.taking off shoes before entering a house8.Bonfire NightTask 3:Detailed readingExample 1:receiving presents(line5-15)In the west,its considered polite to open a present when someone gives you one.polit
6、eTask 3:Detailed readingExample 1:receiving presents(line5-15).In the west,its considered polite and _ that the receiver opens the present in front of the _because people like to see the _ the receiver reacts.naturalgiverwayExample 2:wedding ceremonies in Korea 1.be supposed to _bad spirits.;2.be th
7、ought to _ good luck the marriage;3congratulate considered to be _.ensureremoveIn Korea(19-22)very luckyroostercongratulatebridebridegroomWedding in Brunei(line23-32)The bridegroom and the bride should _sitting together.People probably wouldnt get much sleep if you _ near _ a wedding reception was b
8、eing held,because they play _ to celebrate the wedding for hours afterwards,sometimes even _ the night.avoidthroughoutliveddrumswhereTask reception foodsoft drinkscoffeealcoholteaTask What is permitted and what is prohibited at wedding reception in Brunei?People in most countries point with their_.H
9、owever,in Brunei cause _thumbthumbExample 3:pointing gesture(line35-38)They useoffencefirst fingerIn Brunei,they think its funny watching new foreign teachers trying to _ to pointing with _ instead of first finger.adjust tothumbExample 4:shoes(line39-41)Another thing we should pay attention to is th
10、at we should _ _our shoes before _ someones house,which is the same in most cities in China.Many foreigners have _ getting _ to it entering trouble/difficultyaccustomed/usedtake offExample 4:shoes(line39-41)Another thing we should pay attention to is that we should get our shoes _ _ before _ someone
11、s house,which is the same in most cities in China.Therefore,we have no _ getting _ to it while it is difficult for many foreigners.entering trouble/difficultyaccustomed/usedtaken offExample 5:Bonfire NightDateEventsTypical foodPopularityNov.5thlight/gather/hold/set off fireworkshot dogs /food cooked
12、In BritainIn AmericaNOYESExample 5:Bonfire NightDateEventsTypical foodPopularityNov.5thlight/gather/hold/set off fireworkshot dogs /food cookedIn BritainIn Americaunfamiliar withbe familiar with USABruneiKorea UK present wedding shoes gesture festival1.Why do we need to learn about other cultures tr
13、adition?By learning different cultures traditions,we can:experience different municate effectively and freely.strengthen relationships with others.avoid embarrassment,misunderstanding or offence.get a better understanding of others.2.Which of the following words indicate the right attitudes towards
14、cultural differences?A.respect B.tolerateC.look down uponD.appreciate E.hate F.understand G.refuserespecttolerateappreciateunderstandNews BanquetTask 5:Useful expressionsH-:Good evening,everyone.Were honored to invite three friends to our show.Todays topic is cultural differences1.whenopenreceive a
15、present(rude,open,react)2.Could you tell us about the wedding ceremonies in Korea?(roosterdriveaway;henensure lay an eggcongratulateconsider.)3.wedding receptions in Brunei(sit,alcohol,drums)4 other differences in Brunei(point thumb,take off/enter)5.when/what events/food Bonfire Night (Nov.5/lightga
16、therhaveset offhot dogs and food)H-:Thank you for giving us a good chance to learn about cultural differences.SummaryL L O O V V E Eearningpeningaluingnjoying1.Write a short passage about cultural differences among the countries mentioned in the text,using the new words and phrases we have learnt today.2.Finish the workbook exercises.
