Module 2 Environmental problems Unit 4 Natural disasters课件（20张PPT）

(共20张PPT)
Speaking
Unit 2 Culture shock
To learn to discuss similarities and differences
To learn to talk about a summer camp in China
To learn the new words: vacation, schedule
Objectives
What festival is it
It’s the Spring Festival.
There is a similar festival in the U.S. that can bring families together at home no matter how far away. Do you know what festival it is
Yes! It’s Thanksgiving.
What are similarities and differences between these two festivals
Let’s learn to compare and contrast (比较与对比)two things.
Look at the cartoon and answer the following questions.
What are Hi and Lo talking about
In what ways are Hi and Lo the same
In what ways are Hi and Lo different
They are talking about the similarities and differences between them.
They both have two hands.
Hi has two legs while Lo has one leg.
…
When we talk about similarities, we use:
I think … is (quite) similar to …
In my opinion, … is (nearly/almost) the same as…
The similarity is …/ The similarities are…
When we talk about differences, we use:
I think … is (quite/very/completely) different from…
In my opinion, the difference is …/ the differences are…
如何比较事物异同点？
similarities
differences
A
B
A and B
比较事物异同点的最简单的方法就是填写“文氏图” (Venn diagram)。在各自的圈内填写各自的特点，在相交的部分填写共同点。如：
The Spring Festival
The Chinese:
Thanksgiving
The Americans:
come home and have a big dinner
eat dumplings
set off fireworks
eat turkey
watch a Thanksgiving parade and an American football game on TV
Both the Chinese
and the Americans:
A1
Sam, an exchange student, is discussing festivals in the US and China with his Chinese teacher, Mr Li. Listen to the conversation and fill in the Venn diagram.
When Mr Li thought that Thanksgiving was partly the same as the Spring Festival in China, what did he say
When Sam wanted to show his agreement with Mr Li, what did he say
What did Mr Li say when he wanted Sam to tell the differences between the two festivals
What did Sam say when he explained the main differences between the Spring Festival and Thanksgiving
Read and answer the questions.
1. It sounds similar.
2. Yes. It’s similar.
3. What do you think are the main differences between the Spring Festival and Thanksgiving
4. Well, we take part in different activities and eat different kinds of food. In China, people usually set off fireworks and eat dumplings. In the US, we usually watch a Thanksgiving parade and an American football game on TV. We also eat turkey.
Role-play
1. Role play the conversation in groups;
2. Role play the conversation in front of the class.
Let’s see which group does the best.
In pairs, discuss the similarities and differences between other Chinese and Western festivals. (P 26)
A2
Chinese festivals
Western festivals
It sounds similar to…
It is the same as…
It is different from …
Similarly, ...
Only by interacting with and learning from others can a civilization enjoy full vitality. If all civilizations can uphold inclusiveness, the so-called “clash of civilizations” will be out of the question and the harmony of civilizations will become reality. This is like what we Chinese often say, “radish or cabbage, each to his own delight.”
——Speech by Xi Jinping at UNISCO Headquarters
只有交流互鉴，一种文明才能充满生命力。只要秉持包容精神，就不存在什么“文明冲突”，就可以实现文明和谐。这就是我国人常说的：“萝卜青菜，各有所爱。”
——习近平在联合国教科文组织总部的演讲
Traditional Chinese cultures
Kung Fu
Chinese calligraphy
Beijing Opera
paper-cut
Twelve Chinese zodiac signs
…
Speak up
Your American friend wants to take part in a summer camp in China. You find this poster and tell him/her about it. In pairs, ask and answer questions about the summer camp. Use the poster and the questions below to help you.
Read the instruction and the plete the sentences with words in brackets.
This is a ________ (summer/winter) camp.
This camp is about experiencing __________ (American/Chinese) culture.
summer
Chinese
Team racing
Activity
In pairs, ask and answer questions about the summer camp. Use the poster and the questions below to help you.
Then role play it to the whole class.
Which group is the best
Ready
S1: When will the summer camp start
S2:
S1: How long will the summer camp last
S2:
S1: Where will I go
S2:
S1: What is the schedule
S2:
sample:
It will start on the 10th of July.
It will last 29 days.
You’ll go to Hangzhou.
Homestay and study is from the 10th of July to the 31st of July. And sightseeing is from the 1st of August to the 7th of August.
S1: What will I study on weekdays
S2:
S1: What will I do at the weekend
S2:
You’ll study the Chinese language, Chinese art and Chinese cooking.
You’ll visit museums, have picnics and play sport and games with Chinese students.
1.Finish the exercises in Learning English.
2. Preview Writing on page 28.
Homework