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课件网) Unit 3 Diverse Cultures Listening and Talking & Assessing Your Progress How many ethnic minorities are there in China Lead-in Video Legend behind Chinese ethnic groups Let’s listen Look at the photos below and guess what ethnic minority groups might be talked about. Miao village in Guizhou Miao village in Guizhou Zhaoxing Dong village in Guizhou made up of bamboo pipes an important musical instrument for the Miao and Dong people lusheng（芦笙） distributing wine a kind of ceremony accessory are made of silver. It’s Zhaoxing village. （肇兴侗寨） drum tower The Miao ethnic group has a population of more than 9 million, most of whom live in the provinces of southwest China. Decorated with embroideries (刺绣) and silver accessories made by themselves, their clothes are very colourful and unique in various patterns. The Miao ethnic group is well-known for their music and dance, which has a long history, and the most famous dance is the lusheng dance. Let’s listen Listen to their conversation and complete the summaries below. Part 1 Justin and _____ watched some _____ people play the _____. The instrument has a history of over _____ years and it is even mentioned in the oldest collection of Chinese poetry. Then they watched the _____. Justin wanted to buy some hand-made _____ accessories as souvenirs. He was told that the price will depend on the percentage of _____. Wu Yue Miao lusheng 3000 lusheng dance traditional/silver silver Let’s listen Part 2 They will go to a pretty _____ minority village called _____. They will see the _____ and the _____. They may also see a performance of _____. Dong Zhaoxing drum towers wind and rain bridges the Grand Song of the Dong People wind and rain bridge The Grand Song of the Dong People The Kam Grand Choir Listen to the conversation and answer the questions. 1. Who are the two speakers in the conversation What is their relationship The male speaker is Justin and the female speaker is Wu Yue. They are friends. It’s probable that Wu Yue is Justin’s tour guide. 2. What is the main idea of the first and second part of the listening Part 1: It’s about Justin’s trip at the Miao ethnic minority group. Part 2: It’s about Justin’s travel plan in the Dong village. Miao lusheng traditional accessories made of bamboo a history of over 3,000 years mentioned in the oldest collection of Chinese poetry lusheng dance made of silver made by hand Listen and take notes. trip arrangement drum towers wind and rain bridges the Grand Song Dong about the village Zhaoxing one of China’s most beautiful villages 1. How does Wu Yue feel about Chinese minority cultures She feels proud. 2. What does Justin think of the Miao and Dong cultures He thinks the cultures are amazing and interesting. Answer the following questions. Expressions of agreement or understanding Expression of disbelief Expressions that show feelings, such as joy, excitement, or sadness Encouragement ... ...
