课件69张PPT。Unit 1 Other countries,other cultures高中英语·选修9·译林版Even a child knows that nodding(点头) the head means “Yes”.But some people will probably be puzzled when they first come to India.When they talk to an Indian,he often shakes his head.They might think that the Indian does not like what he said,but on the contraty he is expressing agreement. The Indians have a habit of shaking their heads slightly when they talk to somebody.It doesn’t mean “No”,but “Yes”.If a person doesn’t know this,it might cause misunderstanding. At one time a foreigner in India told his driver who was an Indian to take him to his office.The driver shook his head.The foreigner repeated his request and the driver shook his head again.At last,the foreigner shouted angrily,“Drive me to my office at once!”The driver said in a low voice,“Yes,sir,”smiling and shaking his head again at the same time.1.Generally speaking,nodding the head means _____, and shaking the head means _____. A.Yes,No B.No,Yes C.Yes,Yes D.No,No 答案 A2.According to the habit of India,if someone agrees with you,he will _____. A.nod his head B.shake his head C.neither nods his head nor shakes his head D.either nod his head or shake his head 答案 BPeriod One Welcome to the unit & ReadingⅠ.Words: 1.countless adj.无数的,数不清的 count vt.&vi.数数,计算 countable adj.可数的 2.freezing adj.极冷的,冰冻的 freeze vt.&vi.使结冰;使冻僵;结冰;冻死 3.recreation n.娱乐,消遣 recreate vt.&vi.消遣;使……得到消遣4.photographer n.拍照者 photograph vt.&vi.为……拍照,拍照;n.照片 5.hunter n.猎人 hunt vt.&vi.打猎,猎取 6.historic adj.有历史意义的 history n.历史 7.traveller n.旅客,游客 travel n.&v.旅行8.westwards adv.向西 west n.西 western adj.西方的 9.settlement n.定居点,定居;(问题的)解决 settle vt.&vi.定居;解决 settled adj.稳定的 10.rank vi.&vt.属于某个等级;排列 rank n.等级,地位Ⅱ.Phrases: 1.seek one’s fortune 寻找发财机会 2.little more than只是……而已,仅仅 3.second only to仅次于 4.be abundant in富含…… 5.be home to为……的所在地 6.be shaped like形状像 7.for short简称 8.be fond of喜欢Ⅰ.Fast Reading 根据课文内容选择最佳答案 1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A.Canada is an evenly populated country. B.Natural resources of Canada are well protected. C.Canada is the largest country in the world. D.Canada is a country with dull landscapes. 答案 B2.In which of the cities can you see most sharply contrasted buildings of the past and the present? A.Toronto B.Edmonton C.Montreal D.Vancouver 答案 C3.Toronto is most famous for . A.its natural scenery and old culture B.its multiculture and the world’s third tallest tower C.its largest number of French speakers D.its nice location 答案 B4.If you want to enjoy as much modern nightlife as possible, is an ideal city to go to. A.Toronto B.Vancouver C.Edmonton D.Montreal 答案 D5.What can we infer from the passage? A.Th ... ...
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