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课件网) Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 第6课时 (Project & Reading Plus) R·八年级下册 We are living in a global era(时代). Do you think it’s important to know about different cultures and cultural differences Free talk avoid misunderstanding show respect to people from other countries communication skills more open-minded. cultural awareness better cooperation friendship Compare two countries’ customs In groups, research the similarities and differences between customs in China and another country. You can choose some topics from the list plete the table with your ideas. 4a greetings wearing the right clothes giving and receiving gifts visiting others eating customs good /bad conversation topics Project For example Read the form and compare the eating customs between China and Brazil. Join a different group. Tell them about your research. 4b We researched eating customs. In China, it’s not polite to talk with your mouth full. In Brazil, it’s rude to do that too. In China, we usually use chopsticks. But in Brazil，... We researched eating customs. In China, it’s not polite to talk with your mouth full. In Brazil, it’s rude to do that too. In China, we usually use chopsticks. But in Brazil, they use a knife and fork. In China, we shouldn’t sit at the head of the table. And it is the same in Brazil. In China, we can eat something with our hands. But in Brazil, they can’t eat anything with their hands. Sample Rejoin your original group. Share what you learnt in the other group. 4c … … Free talk There are indeed great cultural differences between China and other countries. What animal is considered to be lucky in Chinese culture What colour can bring people good luck and wealth in Chinese culture What number do Chinese people think is lucky Dragons The colour red Lucky numbers Scan the passage and find some cultural symbols(文化符号). What’re the special meanings of these symbols in China and in the West Read the text and complete the table. 1 Cultural symbol In China In the West/ other cultures Dragons a symbol of _____ and _____ appear in many _____ appear in _____and _____ frightening _____ power good fortune places names idioms monster Red Numbers 6 _____ 2 _____ 8 _____ 9 _____ Positive good luck a symbol of _____and _____ during _____ like the Chinese New Year during _____ like a traditional Chinese wedding Negative a red carpet: _____ a red rose: _____ _____ Lucky Unlucky 4 _____ Lucky Unlucky _____ _____ wealth festivals celebrations importance love loss things going well good things come in pairs wealth a long life seven “death” thirteen Imagine that you are a tour guide in China. What additional information can you give tourists on Chinese cultural symbols 2 Hi everyone! As your tour guide, let me share more Chinese cultural symbols with you. … 附加的；额外的 Sample Hi everyone! As your tour guide, let me share more Chinese cultural symbols with you. First, pandas are not just ... ...
