Unit 3 Topic 2 Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures.Section C 课件(共26张PP

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Unit 3
English Around the World
Topic 2
Section C
1.学习目标
3.重点探究
2.自主学习
学习导航
5.当堂检测
6.课堂总结
4.拓展提升
新课导入
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.
Chinese cultures VS Western cultures
学习目标
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
自主学习
New words
differently adv. 不同地，有差异的
negative adj. 消极的，负面的
consider v. 认为，以为；考虑到
honest adj. 诚实的,老实的；坦率的
positive adj. 乐观的；正面的
at times 有时；间或
ancient adj. 古代的；古老的
magical adj. 奇妙的；有魔力的
creature n. 生物；动物；人
emperor n. 皇帝
compare v. 比较,对比
compare… to 把……比作
courage n. 勇气；胆略
underline v. 在(词语等下)下划线；
画底线标出
mistake n. 错误，失误 v. 误会，误解
make mistakes 犯错误
peacock n. 雄孔雀
pride n. 骄傲，自豪
wisdom n. 智慧，精明
重点探究
Chinese cultures VS Western cultures
In western countries, dogs have positive meanings. Dogs are considered honest and good friends of humans.
What do you think of dogs
A homeless dog
(丧家犬)
A running dog
(走狗)
In Chinese culture, most phrases about the dog have negative meanings.
Lead a dog’s life
过着猪狗不如的生活
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
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.
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.
Listen, read and find the following phrases in the passage.
Match the phrases with their Chinese meanings.
consider the dog honest
at times
be regarded/ considered as
compare…to
a symbol of
stand for
pay attention to
有时；间或
被当做/认为……
认为狗诚实
……的象征
注意
代表
把……比喻成……
1b Read 1a and choose the correct answers.
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
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
C
A
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
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
Pair work
Watch the flash of 1a, Then try to retell the passage in pairs.
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
…
One possible version:
Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures. Here are some things that have different meanings between the Chinese and western cultures.
In China, peacock is a beautiful animal that stands for beauty and goodness. Bats also have positive meanings in China, especially in the southern part of the country. They stand for life and happiness. However, for people in western cultures, they mean bad luck. Bamboo is a symbol of happiness and peace in China, but it means wisdom and power in western cultures.
Group work
Work in groups and talk about some more differences
between Chinese culture and western cultures.
拓展提升
Language 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。
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
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。
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。
Key phrases
西方文化
有时；间或
被当做/认为……
把……比作……
……的象征
代表
注意……
western cultures
at times
be regarded/ considered as
compare…to
a symbol of
stand for
pay attention to
当堂检测
根据所给中文补全句子。
Dragon _______________(被当做) the symbol of Chinese nation.　
If you ___________________(多注意) what the teacher says in class, you will not ____________________ (犯相同的错误).
We usually __________ life ______ stage.(把……比作).
Bamboo __________(代表) wisdom and power in Chinese culture.
I usually go to the movies with my parents, but ________ alone(有时).
My sister _________(leave) for Paris in a few days.
is considered as
compare
stands for
at times
is leaving
make the same mistake
to
pay more attention to
课堂总结
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