(共78张PPT)
Unit 3
English Around the World
Topic 2
Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures.
Section A
Where is Wang Junfeng going tomorrow?
What are Kangkang and Michael doing at the airport?
They are seeing Wang Junfeng off.
He is going to Disneyland.
Who is he traveling there with ?
He is traveling there with his parents.
see sb. off 为某人送行
He is boarding in an hour.
v. 上(船、火车、飞机) 等
Listen to 1a and choose the best answer.
( ) 1. What does Michael see a stranger doing?
( ) 2. Who is meeting them tomorrow?
( ) 3. What is Wang Junfeng worried about?
A. Waving his hand excitedly.
B. Putting out his hand with his thumb raised.
C. Shaking hands with others.
A. His friend. B. His aunt. C. His uncle.
A. His English. B. where to buy the guidebook. C. How to ask for help.
A
B
C
Who is meeting them tomorrow?
ask for a ride
put out his hand with his thumb raised
means
1b Listen to 1a and number the following pictures.
( )
( )
( )
( )
②
③
④
①
1C
Read 1a and Mark True (T) or False (F).
( ) 1. Michael and Kangkang are going to see
Wang Junfeng’s family off at a bus station.
( ) 2. Wang Junfeng’s family and the stranger
are leaving for Disneyland.
( ) 3. The driver stops the minibus and gives the
stranger a ride.
( ) 4. Michael tells Wang Junfeng to send him an e-
mail or call him if he needs any help.
F
F
T
T
Wang Junfeng is very excited because he is ______to Disneyland with his parents. His friends Kangkang and Michael are going to _______ them _____.On their way to the _______, there is a ________ asking for a ______.Then they drive there together. Wang Junfeng’s ______ is at 5 o’clock and his uncle is ________ him. But he is still ________about his English. His friends give him some advice. _____________he needs help, he can read the_________, A Tour in the U.S.A, and send an email ________ help.
flying
see
off
airport
stranger
ride
Whenever
flight
worried
meeting
guidebook
Fill in the blanks according to 1a.
for
Retell the dialogue according to the key words in 1a.
fly, see…off, airport, stranger, with his thumb raised, ride, flight, meeting, worried, whenever, guidebook, send an email for help.
Group Work
see sb off
送别,给某人送行
今天早上他们去火车站给朋友送行。
e.g. They went to the train station
_______their friends ______ this morning.
with his thumb raised
with结构作伴随状语
e.g. The teacher came in with a cup in his hand.
The thief stood there with his arms tied behind his back.
他没关灯就离开了教室。
e.g. He left the classroom _______________ .
Language points
to see
with the light on
off
1.Michael and Kangkang are going to see them off. 迈克尔和康康去给他们送行。
2. Michael sees a stranger putting out his hand with his thumb raised.迈克尔看见一个陌生人正伸着他的手,大拇指朝上。
Language points
这是由连词whenever引导的让步状语从句,在这样的句型中Whenever = no matter when 无论什么时候,相似的用法还有:
wherever = no matter where 无论在哪儿
however = no matter how 无论怎样
whoever = no matter who 无论是谁
whatever = no matter what 无论什么
无论谁给我打电话,告诉他我不在。
e.g. No matter who calls me, tell him I’m out.
无论你有多生气,请保持冷静。
e.g. No matter how angry you are, please
keep calm.
3. Whenever you need help, send me an e-mail or call me.
无论你什么时候需要帮助,给我发邮件或打电话。
Study the sentences carefully and pay attention to the verbs and the time. Then choose the correct answers to complete the sentences.
1. When is Bob going to London?
He is going to London next Sunday.
2. When is Wang Junfeng’s uncle meeting him?
He is meeting him tomorrow.
3. When is Wang Junfeng leaving?
He is leaving in an hour.
3
I __________ ( move/am moving) to Shanghai next month.
They _________ (start/are starting) at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow.
We are traveling to Beijing _____________ (next Sunday/
on Sunday).
am moving
are starting
next Sunday
现在进行时表将来:
1. The summer holidays are coming.
2. I am arriving home in twenty minutes.
3. My uncle is seeing (meeting) me tomorrow.
am/is/are+ doing
位移动词
非位移动词
going \ coming
leaving \ arriving
driving
starting \ beginning
traveling \ flying
```
```
eg:
seeing \ meeting
sleeping
changing
working
4. Make up conversations in pairs by
following the example.
Example:
A: When are you traveling to Canada?
B: I’m traveling tomorrow.
A: Who are you going with?
B: I’m going with my friends.
Travel to Canada/tomorrow/go with
Pair Work
board/
in several minutes/pick…up
go to the central park/
this weekend/give… a ride
arrive at/at 7 ’clock
/give…a speech
Listen to the passage and choose the correct answers.
( ) 1. Where does Bob come from?
A. London. B. America. C. Australia.
( ) 2. When is he going to London?
A. On Sunday. B. Next Saturday. C. Next Sunday.
( ) 3. How many people are going to see him off?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
( ) 4. Who is meeting Bob at the airport?
A. His uncle. B. His aunt. C. His classmate.
2
A
C
C
C
( )1.—Where is my father, Mom?
—He is __ home.
A. by the way B. on the way
C. in this way D. to the way
( ) 2.They say they __ China for Japan next week.
A.are leaving B. would leave
C.leave D. were leaving
( )3.The engineer is returning from Hong Kong _____ a few
days.
A. since B. for C. in D. after
B
A
C
Choose the best answer.
Exercises
( )4.The winter holiday will begin soon. John _____ to
stay with us.
A. will be coming B. comes
C. came D. is coming
( )5._____ you do, I will be on your side.
A. Whenever B. Whatever
C. However D. Wherever
( )6. Although we have learned English for 3
years, we still have trouble _____ the new words.
A. learn B. to learn
C. learning D. of learning
B
C
D
Summary:
We learn:
We can:
1. Some words: stranger, thumb, minibus, flight,
guidebook, whenever, board
2. Some phrases: see…off, put out, ask for a ride, give sb.
a ride, get on, with his thumb raised,
have difficulty in doing sth.
3. Some sentences:
(1)Michael sees a stranger putting out his hand with his thumb raised.
(2)Whenever you need help, send me an e-mail or call me.
Show the future by present continuous.
(1) I’m flying to Disneyland!
(2) My uncle is meeting us tomorrow.
Assignment
Read 1a.
Memorize the useful expressions and key sentences which we learn today.
Finish Section A in your workbook.
Preview Section B.
Unit 3
English Around the World
Topic 2
Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures.
Section B
mean
ask for a ride
gesture
with his thumb raised
body language
Michael sees a stranger putting out his hand with his thumb raised.
What’s the function of knowing about body language?
It can help us communicate better and avoid misunderstanding.
What does this gesture show ?
hold hands
When do we usually hold hands with others?
We usually hold hands when we meet some new friends for the first time.
It shows a warm welcome and respect.
hug
What does the body language show ?
It shows friendliness and happiness.
It is a sign of happiness and friendliness.
……的标志
stamp one’s foot
What does the body language show ?
It shows one’s anger.
It is a typical sign of showing one’s anger.
adj.典型的,有代表性的
Intensive listening
( )1.How does Jane say “hi”?
A. She waves her hand.
B. She smiles.
C. She bows.
( )2.How does Miss Wang show her unhappiness?
A. She raises her voice.
B. She crosses her arms and stamps her foot.
C. She puts her hands on her hips.
Will she praise or punish us?
A
C
Use your body language to help express yourself.
1b Listen to 1a and mark T (true) or F (False).
Extensive listening
When Yukio says “hi” he waves his hand. ( )
Bowing is a sign of peace. ( )
When Miss Wang puts her hands on her hips, she will punish students. ( )
When Jane’s sister stamps her foot, she may be angry.( )
The three kids are talking about body language. ( )
F
F
T
T
T
1c Read 1a and fill in the blanks.
Waving and bowing are examples of _______ language. In Japan, people bow as a sign of __________. In Canada, people wave as a sign of _________ and ____________. In all cultures, people smile when they are _______. Body language can mean different things in different ________________. If we understood body language from different countries, we could _____________ better.
friendship
body
happy
peace
cultures/countries
communicate
respect
Language points:
be known for
be known as
be known to sb.
be famous for
=
=
be famous as
作为……而出名
因为……而出名
被某人所……熟知
e.g.
(1)重庆因为火锅而出名。
Chongqing ___________________ hot pot.
(2)重庆作为山城出名。
Chongqing ____________________ a mountain city.
is known/famous as
is known/famous for
1. I think that is known as body language.我觉得这就是肢体语言。
Language points:
even if= even though 意为“即使、纵然”, 引导让步状语从句
即使她回家很晚,她每晚也要给母亲打电话。
e.g. Even if she returns home quite late, she calls her mother
every night.
do some research (on) 做关于……的研究
Jane 最近在做一些关于英式英语和美式英语差异的研究。
e.g. Recently Jane ___________________ the differences
between British English and American English.
has done some research on
2. We use body language to communicate how we feel, even if
there is silence.我们用肢体语言表达我们的感受,即使是沉默的时候。
3. we should do some research.我们应该做些研究。
Discuss the typical body language your teachers/classmates
often use with the following questions. Then report to the whole
class, paying attention to the pause, liaison and intonation.
1.What is his/ her body language?
2. When is it used?
3. What does it show?
Discuss and report
You may begin like this:
Miss Wang’s typical body language is … It is a sign of … When she …,
she often uses this body language…
a
e
d
c
b
f
___ Good luck.
___ I’m puzzled.
___ I’m just kidding.
___ It’s a secret.
___ Calm down.
___ Have a victory.
a
b
d
c
f
2a Look at these gestures that are common in the USA.
Discuss and match each gesture with its meaning below.
e
Can they have the same meaning?
What does the body language mean?
Showing agreement?
Showing disagreement?
Put these sentences in the correct order to form a passage.
( ) Body language means different things in different cultures.
( ) In Canada, nodding your head shows agreement.
( ) But people shake their heads from side to side to show
agreement in India.
( ) So, to avoid misunderstanding, you should study both spoken
and body languages.
( ) However, in India, men often hold hands a sign of friendship.
( ) North American men seldom hold hands in public.
( ) For example, the signs of showing agreement and friendship
are different from culture to culture.
4
1
6
7
3
5
2
2b Do you know any other gestures? In
groups, act them out and guess what
they mean.
Group work
Exercises
( ) 1. Yang Liwei, the national hero is known ____ all
the Chinese.
A. for B. as C. to D. with
( )2.—Hi, Jane, tell you a piece of good news. I
____ America tomorrow.
—Wow, have a good trip!
A. am leaving for B. leaves for
C. have left for D. left for
( )3. _____she has failed for several times, she never
gives up.
A. If B. Because C. Even if D. As if
( )4.—I’m going to have an exam tomorrow.
—________
A. Calm down. B. Good luck.
C. You’re kidding. D. I’m puzzled.
C
A
B
C
Choose the best answer.
Exercises
5. Stamping her foot is my sister’s______ (典型的)
gesture.
6. Shaking hands is ____________(……的标志)
friendship in most of the countries.
7. They are busy _________________(做关于……的研
究) how to improve the environment.
8. Miss Wang usually raises her thumbs to _______
(表扬) us.
typical
a sign of
doing some research on
praise
Fill in the blanks.
Summary:
We learn:
We can:
Some words: bow, silence, hip, praise, research,
secret, puzzled, victory, typical
misunderstanding,
2. Some phrases: a sign of, be known as, be known for,
even if, do some research
3. Some sentences:
(1)We bow when we are saying hello as a sign of respect.
(2)We use body language to communicate how we feel, even if there is silence.
(1)Know more about different culture.
(2)Express ourselves by proper body language.
Assignment
Read 1a.
Memorize the useful expressions and key sentences which we learn today.
Finish Section B in your workbook.
Preview Section C.
Unit 3
English Around the World
Topic 2
Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures.
Section C
What do the gestures that are common in the USA mean?
I’m puzzled.
I’m just kidding.
Good luck.
In Canada, people ______________ when they greet each other, while people_____ as a sign of ________ in Japan.
wave their hands
respect
bow
bow
wave hands
In Canada, nodding head shows ______________,while people ____________________________ to show agreement in India.
Body language means different things in different cultures.
agreement
shake their heads from side to side
Learn more about different cultures.
bat
Why do we Chinese use the pattern of bat to decorate their houses?
It’s a symbol of long life and happiness.
It has positive meanings in Chinese culture.
He is blind as a bat.
It’s a symbol of ugliness and bad luck.
It has negative meanings in western cultures.
盲目、瞎眼
1b Read 1a and choose the correct answers.
Fast Reading
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
Careful Reading
Read Para.2 carefully and guess the meaning of each phrase about dogs in pairs.
a homeless dog
a mad dog
a running dog
a dog catching a mouse
You are a lucky dog.
Every dog has its day.
in China
in western countries
丧家狗
疯狗
走狗
狗捉耗子多管闲事
You are a lucky person.你真是个幸运儿
Each person has good luck at times. 人人都有得意日。
Dogs are considered honest and good friends of humans.
Careful Reading
Read Para.3 carefully and mark T (true) or F (false).
( )1. Dragons play an important role in Chinese
culture.
( )2. In ancient times, the Chinese emperors
compared themselves to dragons.
( )3. In western cultures, dragon has positive
meanings.
T
T
F
n.皇帝
The ancient emperors compared themselves to dragons.
compare…to…
compare…with…
e.g.
把……和…… 作比较
把……比作……
(1)他在诗中把那姑娘比喻成月亮。
He ________ the girl ____ the moon in the poem.
(2)如果把他俩的工作作比较,你就会发现她的好很多。
If you ______________________, you’ll find hers
is much better.
古代的皇帝把自己比作龙。
compared
to
compare her work with his
Language point
Careful Reading
Read Para.4 carefully and choose the right answers.
( )1. Rose ____ in Chinese culture and western
cultures.
A. has similar meanings
B. has different meanings
C. has negative meanings
( )2. Rose stands for the following except ____ .
A. love B. peace C. good luck D. courage
A
C
n. 勇气
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
1c Complete the table based on 1a. You can also add something else.
Retell the text based on the table you filled in.
Listen, read and find the following phrases in the passage.
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……
Match the phrases with their Chinese meanings.
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 differences more.
Robert Burns __________ his love ______ a red rose.
Everybody makes mistakes _________.
stands for
regarded as
pay attention to
at times
compares
to
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
…
Discuss in groups to get the fact and supporting ideas.
Draw your draft.
The phrases in 1b may help you!
stand for, regard/consider…as, a symbol of, have positive/negative meaning…
Don’t forget the conj.
Compose your writing.
Check your spelling, tense etc.
How to write your composition
but, while, however
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.
Exercises
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
Summary:
We learn:
We can:
Some words: negative, consider, honest
positive, ancient, magical, creature,
compare, courage, underline, pride
2. Some phrases: at times, stand for,
regard/consider…as,
a symbol of, make mistake,
compare…to, compare…with
3. Some sentences:
(1)The ancient emperors compared themselves to dragons.
(2)The rose is regarded as a symbol of love.
Tell the culture differences between China and western
countries.
2. Write a composition about the different cultures of the same thing.
Assignment
Read 1a.
Memorize the useful expressions and key sentences which we learn today.
Finish Section C in your workbook.
Review Sections A-C.
Unit 3
English Around the World
Topic 2
Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures.
Section D
Does the dog have positive or negative meanings in western cultures?
Positive meanings.
Why? Can you give us some examples?
Every dog has its own day.
You’re a lucky dog.
Dogs are considered honest and good friends of human beings.
Does the bat have positive or negative meanings in Chinese culture?
Positive meanings.
It’s a symbol of long life and good luck.
How much do you know about the differences between different cultures?
Have you ever seen this TV program?
Do you want to have a try?
Let’s play a game!
( )1. We can use body language to communicate
how we feel even if there is silence.
( )2. A survey shows that the conversation
between two persons, at least 35% of the
meaning is communicated by body language.
( )3. In Thailand, closing eyes means “I’m
bored”, while it means “I’m listening and
concentrating(专注) in America.”
( )4. In some parts of Greece, people nod their
heads to show disagreement .
65%
Thailand
T
F
America
F
T
( ) 5. In some southeastern countries of Asia,
people never shake hands with their right
hands because they consider them dirty.
( )6. A crow is never white for washing herself
often means it is difficult for a man to
change his character.
( )7. Let sleeping dog lies means a dog usually lie
down to have a rest.
( )8. The cat shuts its eyes when stealing
cream means people may cheat themselves
when they do something wrong.
F
left
T
江山易改,禀性难移。
F
别自寻烦恼。
T
掩耳盗铃
( ) 9. When you compare a woman to a cat in
western countries, she may be happy
because you are praising her.
( ) 10.“fall” is American English, while
“autumn” is British English.
( ) 11. When Americans say “I live on the
second floor”, in fact he lives on the third
floor according to our customs(习俗).
( ) 12. Although English is spoken differently,
native speakers have no difficulty
understanding each other.
F
it means she is cruel.
F
T
British
T
angry
1a Read the passage and put the sentences in the correct places.
It is possible to tell whether a person is American or British by listening to his or her speech.
Now, English is the language spoken by most people in countries like Canada, America, and Australia.
They also borrowed “tofu” and “kowtow” from Chinese.
Sometimes different people use different words to mean the same thing.
Para.1____
Para.2______
Para.3____
B
D
A
C
1b Read 1a again and mark T (True) or F (False).
English is the language spoken by most people in Canada, America and Australia. ( )
The English language has changed little in the past few centuries. ( )
American English is totally different from British English. ( )
It’s possible for people from English-speaking countries to understand each other in English.( )
T
T
F
F
Listen and imitate the pronunciation and intonation.
Put the following words into proper groups.
British English:__________________________________
American English:____________________________
Words from old French:________________________
Words from German:__________________________
Words from Chinese:__________________________
underground subway first floor the ground floor colour
color centre center tofu cent cookbook kowtow
underground
subway
first floor
the ground floor
colour
color
centre
cent
cookbook
center
tofu
kowtow
In America an elevator starts on the first floor, but in Britain it starts on the ground floor.
In America
In Britain
the first floor
the ground floor
the second floor
the first floor
the third floor
the second floor
n. 电梯;升降机
English is spoken differently in different places. How did the ________ come about?
Long ago, Many British had to _______ their native country to some other places like America, Australia and Canada, and the language __________(bring) to these places. Years later, the English language began to change, especially in _____________ and spelling. You can also tell ________ a person is American or British ______ his or her speech because pronunciation of words and ways of speaking have changed_________ .What’s more, the English language has also _______ words from other language such as French and Chinese.
Although English is _________ all the time, the native speakers can understand each other well.
difference
was brought
leave
expression
as well
borrowed
by
changing
Fill in the blanks based on 1a.
whether
Read through Sections A-C and understand the usage of the underlined parts.
Grammar
I’m flying to Disneyland. He is going to London next Sunday.
My uncle is meeting us tomorrow. When is Bob going to London?
现在进行时态表将要发生的动作,多用于一些位移动词,如:arrive, come, get, go, have, leave, meet, play, return, see, start, stay .
Are you meeting Bill this evening?
I’m leaving tomorrow.
(1)我明天走。
(2)你今晚将和比尔见面吗?
e.g.
Functions
What’s up?
No need to worry.
Excuse me, could you please give me a ride to the airport?
Whenever you need help, send me an e-mail or call me.
project
1. Read the letter and find out Wang Junfeng’s difficulties in
English communication.
A. Expressions B. Body language C. Accent D. Spelling
Dear Michael,
How are you doing? I’m writing to you from California. I want to know some differences between British English and American English, especially in expressions, because I have difficulty in understanding the people here. Sometimes I can’t follow them. Even worse, I can’t understand some of their body language and spelling.
Please write back to me soon.
Best wishes to you and your family!
Yours,
Wang Junfeng
Discuss how to deal with Wang Junfeng’s difficulties.
Help Michael write back to him.
Dealing With Wang Junfeng’s Difficulties
( )1. The Spring Festival will begin soon. My uncle _____ to
celebrate it with us.
A. will be coming B. comes
C. came D. is coming
( )2. _____ mistake you make, your parents will believe in you.
A. Whenever B. Whatever
C. However D. Wherever
( )3. What is she going to do after she ____ school?
A. leave B. is leaving C. leaves D. will leave
( )4. Attention, please! Flight 801 to Hong Kong is leaving ____
fifteen minutes.
A. after B. in C. until D. before
B
C
D
B
Exercises
Choose the best answer.
Exercises
5. It’s ______ (典型的)of him to be late for class.
6. In Japan, we bow as ____________(……的一种标志)
peace and friendship.
7. They ________________________(做关于……的研究) the
differences of body language in different cultures recently.
8. Edison never gave up ________ (即使)he failed more than
1000 times.
9. In Chinese culture, we usually _________ a beautiful girl
____ a peacock(把……比喻成).
10. We _______________ (为她送行) at the train station tonight.
a sign of
typical
compare
are seeing her off
even if
to
have done some research on
Fill in the blanks.
Summary:
We learn:
We can:
Some words: British, kowtow, expression, spelling
elevator, pronunciation, cent, cookbook
totally
2. Some phrases: on the first floor, on the ground floor
as well, all the time
3. Some sentences:
(1)In America an elevator starts on the first floor, but in Britain it starts on the ground floor.
(2) Pronunciation of words and ways of speaking have changed as well.
1. Show the future by present continuous.
2. Tell more about the history of English language.
Assignment
Read 1a.
Memorize the useful expressions and key sentences which we learn in this topic.
Finish Section D in your workbook.
Preview Section A in Topic 3.
Thank you!