Unit 3 Topic 2 Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures.Section C 课件(共22张PP

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Unit 3
English Around the World
Topic 2
Section C
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What does the gesture mean in China
It means frienship and love in China.
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1.能熟悉并正确运用本课时的重点单词和短语
2.能通过阅读文章，了解中外不同的文化观念
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In ancient times , dragons were regarded as strong and magical creatures.
As we know, dragons are very important in Chinese culture.
古代的
有魔力的
生物
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The ancient emperors compared themselves to dragons.
They brought hope and good luck.
emperor 皇帝
compare... to... 把……比作……
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In western cultures, dragons were dangerous animals, and heroes killed them to protect people.
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1a
Read and understand.
Do you know the meaning of each phrase about dogs
a homeless dog a mad dog a running dog a dog catching a mouse
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Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures.Here are some words about animals that are used differently in western cultures and Chinese culture.
Most phrases in Chinese about the dog, such as "a homeless dog", "a mad dog","a running dog" and "a dog catching a mouse", have negative meanings. But in western countries, dogs are considered honest and good friends of humans. The word, "dog", has positive meanings. For example, "you are a lucky dog" means you are a lucky person. And "every dog has its day" means each person has good luck at times.
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As we know, dragons are very important in Chinese culture. In ancient times, dragons were regarded as strong and magical creatures. They brought hope and good luck. The ancient emperors compared themselves to dragons. Nowadays, many parents want their children to become"dragons". But in western cultures, dragons were dangerous animals. Heroes killed them to protect people.
Some things have similar meanings in Chinese culture and western cultures. The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some western countries. People in China and the West think the rose also stands for peace, courage and friendship.When we pay attention to the cultural meanings of words, we will understand them better.
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1b
Read 1a and choose the correct answers.
1. The title of the passage may be ____.
A. Animals and Plants
B. China and Foreign Countries
C. Different Cultures, Different Meanings
D. Positive and Negative Meanings
2. In China, many parents want their children to become “dragons”. The “dragons” here mean ____ .
A. successful people B. children
C. strong people D. creatures
C
A
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3. In western countries, heroes killed dragons to protect people. This
shows dragons are considered to be ____.
A. brave B. strong C. lovely D. dangerous
4. In Paragraph 3, the underlined word “regarded” means ____.
A. considered B. given C. looked D. watched
A
D
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1c
Complete the table based on 1a. You can also add something else.
Plant and animal In Chinese culture In western culture
dog
dragon
rose
honest, and good friends of humans; has positive meanings
strong and magical creatures
dangerous animals
stands for love, peace, courage and friendship
negative meanings
stands for love, peace, courage and friendship
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2
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given phrases.
pay attention to stand for at times regard as compare… to
People say the rose often __________ love.
Dogs are ___________ honest and good friends of humans.
You need to _______________ the difference more.
Robert Burns __________ his love ______ a red rose.
Everybody makes mistakes _________.
stands for
regarded as
pay attention to
at times
compares
to
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3
Write a passage with the title Different Cultures, Different Meanings based on the table. You can add more items.
Plant and animal In Chinese culture In western culture
peacock goodness/beauty/peace pride
bat long life/happiness bad luck
bamboo happiness/peace wisdom/power
…
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Key points
1. Dogs are considered honest and good friends of humans.
人们认为狗是忠诚的，而且是人类的好朋友。
consider v. 考虑，认为
① consider sb. / sth. (as) sth. = regard sb. / sth. as sth. 视某人/某物为……
eg: We consider Mr zhang (as) the best teacher in our school.
我们视张老师为我们学校最好的老师。
② consider doing sth. 考虑做某事
eg: They are considering buying a new car. 他们正在考虑买一辆车。
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2. And “every dog has its day” means each person has good luck at times.
“every dog has its day” 意思是“凡人皆有得意时”。
at times“有时，间或”，相当于sometimes
eg: Life is hard at times. 生活有时很难。
常见的和time 有关的短语：
at one time 曾经，一度； at this time 此时此刻；
all the time 一直，始终； on time 按时;
in time 及时
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3. The ancient emperors compared themselves to dragons.
古代的皇帝把自己比作龙。
① compare A to B 把 A 比作 B
eg: Man’s life is often compared to a candle. 人生常被比为蜡烛。
② compare A with B 把 A 和B 相比
eg: Compare American English with British English, you can find some
differences. 把美式英语与英式英语作比较，你会发现一些不同之处。
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4. Everybody makes mistakes at times. 人人都有犯错的时候。
①mistake n.错误，失误；make mistakes 犯错误
例：Tom’s work is always full of mistakes. Tom的作业总是错误百出。
②mistake v.误会，误解
例：She mistook my meaning. 她误解了我的意思。
mistake A for B 把 A 错以为是B
例：They mistook him for his brother. 他们错把他当成他弟弟了。
③ by mistake 错误地
例：She put the salt into her tea by mistake. 她错把盐放进了茶里。
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Key phrases
1. 西方文化 western cultures
2. 有时；间或 at times
3. 被当做/认为…… be regarded/ considered as
4. 把……比作…… compare…to…
5. ……的象征 a symbol of
6. 代表 stand for
7. 注意…… pay attention to
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Unit 3
Topic 2 Section C
重点单词短语：
consider；mistake；
at times；
compare …to…
了解中外不同的文化观念
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considering
根据句意，用所给单词的适当形式填空。
1. We were ___________ (consider) what to do next.
2. He is the ________(honest) in our class.
3. This house doesn’t __________(compare) with that one.
4. We take great _______(pride) in offering the best service.
5. You must try to learn from your _________(mistake).
honestest
compare
pride
mistakes