模块6 Unit 3 Understanding each other Reading(1)：Cultural differences课件（40张）

课件40张PPT。Module 6 Unit 3
Reading Watch a video and think about three questions:
Where did the story happen?
How did the British man feel?
What caused this?Where did the story happen?
How did the British man feel?
What caused this?1. In china.
2. He felt awkward.
3. Different table manners between Chinese and British people. English people think it is _______ not to clean your plate, while the Chinese think you are questioning their __________ (generous) if you do this. rudegenerosityUnit 3 Module 6
1. To gain some information about the cultures in different countries;
2. To understand examples used in texts;
3. To know the benefits of learning cultural differences.
4. To learn to communicate cross-culturally;
Learning objectivesTask 1 SkimmingHow many people are involved in this conversation?
Who are they? Where are they from? Three.
They are Ma Li from China;
Peter from the UK;
Waled from Brunei .Brunei ChinaUKMa liPeterWaledInterviewees:Peter and Waled1. Ways of greeting
2.
3. Religions
4. Wedding ceremonies
5. Colors
6. Pointing gestures
7. Taking off shoes before entering a house
8. Bonfire Night
Spot the examples mentioned in the conversation.Receiving presentsTask 2 Scanning Task 3 Careful Reading People in the West believe that it’s ________ and _____ not to open it.
What will a westerner do when he receives a present?
He will open the present ___________ he receives it,strangerudeWhy? because the westerners would like to see the
person’s _________.instantlyreactionsWhy do people react differently? Because the ways people show their feelings are different. Westerners don’t hide them while people in China tend to be reserved.Do you open a present as soon as you receivve it?
6. Pointing gestures
7. Taking off shoes before entering a house
8. Bonfire Night
Receiving presentsWedding ceremoniesExamples mentioned in the conversation. Task 3 Careful Reading Wedding ceremonies (L13-32)2Examplein Koreain Bruneibe supposed to
______ bad spirits away;be thought to
______ good luck;be considered to
be __________.ensuredrivevery lucky2Example Wedding ceremonies in Korea The bridegroom and the bride should ______sitting together. Alcohol is ________. People probably wouldn’t get much sleep near a wedding _________, because they play drums for hours afterwards, sometimes even ______________ the night. avoidthroughoutreceptionprohibited Wedding receptions in BruneiExample 2

7. Taking off shoes before entering a house
8. Bonfire Night
Examples mentioned in the conversation.Receiving presentsWedding ceremoniesPointing gesturesHow should we point in Brunei?
A. B.
C. D. Task 3 Careful ReadingPeople in many countries point
with their first finger.howeverin Bruneicause ________thumbThey useoffenceSharing timemaking a circle
with one’s
thumb and
first fingerOKmoney
zero
offenserightno problem1. Ways of greeting

3. Eye contact
5. Colors


8. Bonfire Night
Examples mentioned in the conversation.Receiving presentsWedding ceremoniesPointing gesturesTaking off shoes before entering a house Task 3 Careful ReadingExample we should get our shoes ______ ____ before ________ someone’s house, which is the same in most cities in China. Therefore, we have no _________________ getting __________________ to it while it is difficult for many foreigners. entering trouble/difficultyaccustomed/usedtaken offshoes (line39- 41)1. Ways of greeting

3. Eye contact
5. Colors


Bonfire Night
Examples mentioned in the conversation.Receiving presentsWedding ceremoniesPointing gesturesTaking off shoesIn BritainIn America Task 3 Careful Reading5ExampleBonfire Night (L46-52)
light large fires outside
gather around
hold a party
set off fireworks
hot dogs and food cooked over the firebe familiar withbe unfamiliar withNov. 5thConsolidationthe information Mary has collected from the following five aspectsDifferent ________ to the presentsDifferent wedding ____________ Different _________ gesturesDifferent __________Different ________reactionsceremoniespointingcustomsfestivalsLearning about cultural differences is a good way to
understand more about each other.


discussion know what is appropriate behavior.
avoid embarrassment, offence or misunderstanding.
broaden one’s horizon
communicate effectively and freely.Benefits of learning about cultural differences: Task 4 Pair WorkWe are in a world full of cultural differences and similarities. when faced with the differences ,what should you do to avoid culture shock? Culture shockCulture shock?is an experience a person may have when one moves to a cultural environment which is different from one's own; it is also the personal confusion a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life due to immigration or a visit to a new country.In order to avoid culture shock, we should always______ whenever we go.
A. do as we like
B. do as we are told
C. do as the local people do
D. take off your shoesWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do.Task 5 Group WorkDifferences between Chinese and WesternersFashionTransportationThink of each other Lifestyle At the party characteristic
1. What attitudes should we have
when we face cultural differences?
tolerateadjustrespectunderstand…appreciatehatelook down upon…denyrejectignoreadjust hate deny（否认） tolerate respect reject(拒绝) ignore appreciate understand look down upon ……ConclusionWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Respect, appreciate and understand cultural differences.It is important to learn about other people’s cultures and share knowledge with each other. Although it may sometimes seem that we are all very different, we actually have a lot more in common than we have differences. We are all human beings after all. Summary
1. To gain some information about the cultures in different countries;
2. To learn to communicate cross-culturally;
3. To understand examples used in texts;
4. To know the benefits of learning cultural differences.