模块九 Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures Task(2) 课件（42张PPT）

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Welcome to the unit
If each picture represents one country in the world, which countries do you think of?
Why do you think that the images in these pictures represent those countries?
Japan
Holland
Which countries do you think of?
Oriental cherry
Tulip
Japan
India
Which countries do you think of?
Which countries do you think of?
Korea
China
Which countries do you think of?
India
New Zealand
Which countries do you think of?
Japan
India
Which countries do you think of?
China
New Zealand
Which countries do you think of?
France
Egypt
Which countries do you think of?
Greece
Italy
Which countries do you think of?
Italy
The USA
Look at the pictures and discuss the questions below with your partner.
These policemen are famous for ‘always getting their man’.
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, and was formed in 1873.
In 1920, it was renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In the past, horses were used as a means of transport by the police in Canada. Now, various modern vehicles are used instead. The official motto of the force is ‘Defending the law’.
Why do you think the Mounties represent Canada?
The Mounties are one of the most recognizable Canadian symbols, as they have often been featured in Hollywood movies, especially between the 1920s and the 1940s.
What other things can you think of to represent Canada?
maple trees
beaver
This man guards the Queen’s jewels.
Who 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 palace of French kings.
Why do you think a beefeater represents the UK?
Beefeaters have a long history. In 1485, King Henry VII made the beefeaters as his bodyguards. Beefeaters are also famous for their uniforms. One of their 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 Homes
This modern opera house has become the symbol of a modern city.
The Sydney Opera House
What does this opera house look like?
It looks like a group of seashells.
Where is it? Which country does it
stand for?
It’s in Sydney. It stands for Australia.
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 with its distinctive shell roof was constructed between 1957 and 1973. Since its official opening, it has attracted famous performers from all around the world.
What other things represent Australian to you?
kangaroo
Gold beach
Koala bears
Everything is bigger in this country, including the skyscrapers.
What is this skyscraper called?
The Empire State Building.
Where is it located?
In New York, the USA.
What do you know about the Empire State Building?
The Empire State Building, which stands over a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan, is a 102-story landmark skyscraper. It was designed by William F. Lamb and constructed between 1929 and 1931.
Do you think the Empire State Building is an icon of the city of New York or even an icon of the USA?
Yes. The Empire State Building is considered an icon in New York City and also a symbol of the dreams and aspirations of many American people.
Its name is derived from the nickname for New York- the Empire State.
What other things represent the USA to you?
the Statue of Liberty
the White House
If you had to choose a symbol to represent China, what would you choose? Why?
Symbols of China
Think the following question and then write down your answers:
What kind of images do we usually use to symbolize a country?