英语高中牛津译林版选修九Unit1《Other countries, other cultures》课件2

课件26张PPT。M9 Unit1
Welcome to the unit Other countries, other cultures Different countries have different cultures. Learning about other countries and their cultures is a rewarding experience.Unit 1 I. From which aspect can a country’s culture be reflected?
geography;
climate;
animals;
plants;
history;
language; education;
population;
government;
lifestyle;
customs;
arts; etcLead inII. Can you find out which country does the following symbol represent?
The Pyramid and the Sphinx[sfi?ks]
EgyptLeaning Tower Of Pisa
Italy Taj Mahal
[‵tɑ?d? m?‵hɑ?l]
泰姬陵
IndiaWilliam Shakespeare
the UKWhat is the pictures on P1 about?
Picture talkingThese policemen are famous for
‘always getting their man’.These policemen are a famous peacekeeping force.
They are known as the Royal Canadian Mounted police
(RCMP)(加拿大皇家骑警队) .
The RCMP was originally called North-West Mounted Police（西北区骑警 ）, which was formed in 1873. In 1920, it was renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted as a means of transport by the police in Canada. Now, various modern facilities are used instead. The official motto of the force is ‘Uphold the right（维护权力）’. What other things can you think of to represent Canada?Maple
Beaver（河狸）
The man is a beefeater, or the Yeomen Warder of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London. In the past, the beefeaters looked after the prisoners in the London Tower and guarded the Britain crown jewels. Now, they no longer safeguard the Queen’s jewels. Instead, they are ceremonial guardians who also act as tour guides. To most of the tourists, they are tourist attractions in their own right.
英王的卫士；伦敦塔守卫者 What other things can you think of to represent the UK?Big Ben
Cambridge University
Tower Bridge
(塔桥)Do you know the building in the picture?
In which country does it lie?Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House has become the symbol of Australia.Unit 1 The Opera House, which looks like a group of seashells, represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance. It was constructed between 1957 and 1973. Since its official opening, it has attracted famous performers and tourists from all around the world.Unit 1 What other things can you think of to represent Australia?Koala
Great Barrier Reef
(大堡礁)
Unit 1 Empire State Building Unit 1 What other things can you think of to represent the USA?Statue of Liberty
The White House
Unit 1 Can you choose a symbol to represent China?
Can you say something about the symbol?
The Great WallWhat are the symbols of China?
Bird’s Nest
The National Stadium
Dragon Boat Race
Panda
How did these things come to be seen as symbols of their respective countries?
DiscussionMany different things have come to represent their country. It could be a building, an animal or a plant, the landscape or the people. These things came to be seen as the symbol of their country for various reasons. However, they all have something in common. All of these things are typical or unique to that country. They also reflect the culture of their country, and are respected and loved by its people.
Homework 1. Review the words learned in this period.
2. Preview the reading passage.THANK YOU!
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