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课件网) Unit 3 English Around the World Topic 2 Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures. Section C 1c Retell 1a in Section B. 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. body respect peace friendship happy cultures/countries communicate Revision 1: In Canada, nodding head shows _____, while people _____ to show agreement in India. agreement shake their heads from side to side In North America, people seldom _____ in public. They will give a big hug (拥抱) to show friendship. However, people often hold hands as a sign of _____ in India. hold hands friendship Body language means different things in different cultures. Revision 2: Good luck. I’m puzzled. I’m just kidding. It’s a secret. Calm down. Have a victory. What do the gestures that are common in the USA mean Review of body language in the USA. Revision 3: Warming-up Let’s watch a video: Chinese culture VS Western cultures: Pre-reading: In ancient (adj.古代的、古老的) times , dragons were regarded as strong and magical (adj.有魔力的) creatures（n.生物）. As we know, dragons are very important in Chinese culture. The ancient emperors compared themselves to dragons. emperor 皇帝 compare...to... 把...比作... In western cultures, dragons were dangerous animals, heroes killed them to protect people. Let’s watch and find out what things the video mentions. Pre-reading: dogs dragons roses What do you think of them Dogs:In western countries, dogs have positive (adj. 积极的，正面的)meanings. Dogs are considered（v.认为） honest （adj.忠诚的）and good friends of humans. What about in China In Chinese culture, most phrases about the dog have negative (adj.消极的，负面的)meanings. Lead a dog’s life 过着猪狗不如的生活 Dragons: In Chinese culture, they are powerful, strong, important... In Western culture, they are dangerous .... Roses: The roses are regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some western countries.They stand for love ,courage (n.勇气),peace and friendship. Read 1a quickly and underline the topic sentence. While-reading 1: Q1. 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 C. Different Cultures, Different Meanings C Q2.What’s the genre of the text（文章体裁） A. Narration(记叙文) B. Argumentation(议论文) C. Exposition(说明文) Narration is the acting of telling a story. Argumentation is used to show and prove writers' opinion（主观） by exmples or the truth. Exposition is used to introduce or explain something. In China a homeless dog a mad dog a running dog a dog catching a mouse You are a lucky ... ...
