unit 1 other countries ,other culture welcome to the unit

课件47张PPT。Other countries, other culturesWelcome to the unitLeaning Tower Of PisaPyramidItalyEgyptkimono—tulip—HollandJapan Statue of Liberty—Venus—GreeceAmericaShakespeare— Yasser Arafat—the UKPalestinemaple leavesKangarooAustraliaCanadaraki—Football—FranceBrazilTalk about the picturesWhat is the man in the picture? The man is a beefeater, or the Yeomen Warder of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London.What do beefeaters do?
In the past, the beefeaters looked after the prisoners in the London Tower and guarded the British 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.What do you know about beefeaters?
It is said that the word ‘beefeater’ came from French ‘buffetier’, which refers to the guard protecting the king’s food in the place of French kings.Why do you think a beefeater represents the UK?
Beefeaters have a long history. In 1485, King Henry VII set up the first beefeaters as his bodyguards. Beefeaters are also famous for their uniforms. One is the red and gold ceremonial uniform, which dates back to 1552 and can still be seen on important occasions. The other one is the blue dress uniform, which is more commonly worn. This uniform dates back to 1858.
What other things can you think of to represent the UK?
Big Ben, Stonehenge, Sherlock Holmes, etc.Who are the people in the picture?
They are Mounties, or the Royal Canadian Mounted police. They are also known as the RCMP.What do you know about them?
The RCMP was originally called North-West Mounted Police, 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’.Why do you think the Mounties represent Canada?
The Mountie is one of the most recognizable Canadian symbols as it was always featured in Hollywood movies, especially between the 1920s and the 1940s.
What other things can you think of to represent Canada?
Maple trees, Niagara Falls, the CN Tower, etc.What does this opera house look like?
It looks a group of seashells.
Where is it? Which country does it stand for?
It is in Sydney. It stands for Australia.What can you see in the picture?
An opera house—the Sydney Opera House.Why has this opera house become a symbol of Australia?
The Sydney Opera House represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance. This magnificent building was constructed between 1957 and 1973, and its concrete shell roof is very distinctive. Since its official opening, the Sydney Opera House has attracted famous performers from all around the word.What other things can you think of to represent Australia?
Koala bears, kangaroos, Gold Beaches, etc.What are these two skyscrapers called?
Marina City.
Where are they located?
In Chicago, the USA.What do you know about Marina City?
This magnificent complex was designed by Bertrand Goldberg and constructed between 1959 and 1964. This is a 36,000,000-dollar project in the heart of Chicago. The 60-storeyed twin towers were built on only 3 acres of land. It can accommodate 450 apartments and 450 cars in each of the twin towers. It is called ‘the city within a city’.Do you think Marina City is an icon of the city of Chicago or even an icon of the USA? Why or why not?
Yes. The complex is a symbol of the city due to its unique shape. The skyscrapers represent the great success in designing, engineering and construction.
What other things can you think of to represent the USA?
The Statue of Liberty, the White House, Hollywood, etc.DiscussionWhat is culture? What about the relationship between culture and language? Culture, in a broad sense, is an integrated pattern of human behavior that includes thoughts, communications, languages, practices, beliefs, values, customs, courtesies, rituals, manners of interacting and roles, relationships and expected behaviors of a racial, ethnic, religious or social group. As a culture is so inclusive, it permeates virtually every aspect of human life and influences predominantly people’s behavior, including linguistic behavior. This means that language is not only part of how we define culture, but it also reflects culture. Language and culture intrinsically depend on each other, they have evolved through the history. Their mutual interdependence can find proof in the rise of civilization, the development of writing and human communication. Language is a vehicle of cultural transmission. Different languages may reflect different cultures; different cultures entail different language expressions. Idioms, proverbs and metaphors in different languages derived from different origins, also demonstrate cultural differences. Different languages may have different idioms owing to different living environments, social conventions and literature tradition, etc. Thus, language learners cannot truly master the language until they have also mastered the cultural contexts in which the language occurs.What role do you think culture teaching play in language teaching? Language is a part of culture and plays a very important role in it. Some social scientists consider it the keystone of culture. Without language, they maintain, culture would not be possible. On the other hand, language is influenced and shaped by culture; it reflects culture. In the broadest sense, language is the symbolic representation of a people, and it comprised their historical and cultural backgrounds as well as their approach to life and their ways of living and thinking. Learning a language is inseparable from learning its culture. When learning a foreign or second language. We should not only learn the mere imitation of the pronunciation, grammar words and idioms, but also learn to see the world as native speakers do. That is to say, learn the ways in which the foreign language reflects the ideas, customs and behavior of that society. Learning to understand their “language of the mind”. That is to say, we need to learn enough about the language’s culture so that we can communicate in the target language properly to achieve not only the linguistic competence as well. This is of great significance in learning a foreign or second language. Otherwise the ignorance of cultural difference as seen in the previous sections can create barriers in learning the target language and in communication, thus causing some unnecessary misunderstandings and confusions sometimes.Language pointsCan you think of another symbol that represents each of the countries above or any symbols for any other countries? another adj. pron.
one more person or thing or an additional amount: 另一的，再一个人的
I'm going to have another piece of cake.
"Would you get me a bar of chocolate from the kitchen?" "Another one?!"We can fit another person in my car.
Danny's had yet another car accident.
For another ￡30 (= For ￡30 more) you can buy the model with remote control.
Just think, in another three months (= three months from now) it'll be summer again.
a different person or thing: 别的，其他的
She's finished with that boyfriend and found herself another (one).
Do you want to exchange this toaster for another (one) or do you want your money back?another 常用短语：
one another =each other
used to show that each person in a group of two or more people does something to the others: 互相
They kept looking at each other and smiling.
They're always wearing each other's clothes.
Why are you always arguing with each other?
They're so happy together - they were made for each other (= are perfectly matched).one ... after another
a lot of things, one after the other:一个接着一个的
I'm not surprised he's feeling ill - he was eating one ice-cream after another!
one way or another
in some way that is not stated: 在某方面
Everyone at the party was related (in) one way or another.
2）in any way that is possible: 千方百计的，无论如何的
These bills have to be paid one way or another.
We have to make a decision one way or another about what needs to be done.other, others, the other, the others, another, any other
other后接单复数均可，other one或other two students.
others只能作代词，意思是“其它的人（物或事等）”，常用来泛指。
the other也是既能作形容词，又能作代词。但它一般用来表示总数为二时的“另外一个”，经常与one搭配。 other也能既作形容词又可作代词，意思是“别的，另外的”。 the others也只能作代词，意思与others相近，
但常用来特指。
any other 后接复数名词，表示“一些其他……”
any other后接单数名词时，表示“其他任何一个……”。
another作形容词时，是指在原有的基础上再加一（些），表示“再一（些）”或“另外一个（些）”的意思，在心理上至少有三个。 another还可作代词，意思与作形容词时一样。它前面不能加任何冠词，后面也不能加s
相关词组：
one… the other 只有两个
some… the others 有三个以上 some… others
others= other people/things
the others = the rest 剩余的全部
1) 泛指另一个用another。
2) 一定范围内两人(物)，一个用one，另一个用the other。
3) 一定范围内三者，一个用one，另一个用one (another)，第三个可用the other，a third。
4) 一定范围内，除去一部分人/物，剩余的全部用the others。
5) 泛指别的人或物时，用others当在一定范围内，除去一部分后，剩余部分但不是全部时，也用others 高考链接 1. (07 安徽) The school' s music group will be giving a big show tomorrow night and two _____on the weekend.
A. more B. other C. else D. another
2. (06天津）We had a picnic last term and it was a lot of fun, so let’s have one this month.
A. the other B. some
C. another D. otherAC4. (04 天津）
I got the story from Tom and people who had worked with him .
A. every other B. many others C. some other D. other than3. (06 上海）
Both sides have accused of breaking the contract ___.
A. another B. the other C. neither D. eachBC5. (04辽宁）
I have done much of the work . Could you please finish in two days ?
A. the rest B. the other
C. another D. the others
6. (03上海）
Shanghai is really a fascinating city and we’ve decided to stay for two weeks.
A. another B. other
C. the other D. other’sAA2. How did these things come to be seen as symbols of their respective countries?
see …as
to consider or think about, especially to think about someone or something in a particular way, or to imagine someone doing a particular activity: 把…看作
She didn't see herself as brave.It was easy to see the gift as a sort
of bribe.
I can't see her accepting (= I don't think she will accept) the job in the present circumstances.
As I see it/things/the situation, we'll have to get extra help.
Try and see it my way - I'll be left without any help if you go to Edinburgh tomorrow. 把…看作为 常用短语
treat…as… consider…as… look on/upon …as… think of…as…
regard…as… view…as…
take…as…Homework:
Read the article in Part A on page 106 in Workbook
Prepare the Reading part.Thank you