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Module 9 Unit 1 Other countries, other culturesModule 9 Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures Welcome to the unit认知目标：1. 了解其他国家的相关信息。2. 了解其他文化的发展情况。能力目标：1. 能说出一些国家的特色。2. 能对一些国家及其特色发面的话题进行对话。情感目标：通过了解其他国家及其文化，拓展异国文化的视野，培养世界意识。 Teaching aims: After answering the questions, the students will be able to develop their speaking skills;After working with their partners, the students will be able to realize the importance of co-operation;After learning some different cultures in different countries, the students will be able to know more about the countries and cultures and can have a clear idea of the differences between cultures.Teaching procedures:Step 1 Lead inDifferent countries have developed their different cultures over time. Learning about other countries and their cultures is a particularly enriching experience. From which aspect can a countrys culture be reflected?geography; climate; animals; plants; history; language; education; population; government; lifestyle; customs; arts; etcStep 2 BrainstormingHow much do you know about foreign countries? Try to guess which country they represent from the following symbol.Can you find out which country does the following symbol represent? (Use the PPT to show the students the pictures one by one and ask them to answer the questions)the symbols of each countryWhat is the symbol of China? (the Great Wall)When we talk about the Eiffel Tower, which country do you think of? (France)When we talk about a kangaroo, which country do you think of? (Australia)When we talk about a tulip (郁金香), which country do you think of? (the Netherlands)When we talk about the Leaning Tower Of Pisa, which country do you think of? (Italy)When we talk about the Taj Mahal, which country do you think of? ( India)When we talk about William Shakespeare, which country do you think of? (the UK)When we talk about the Great pyramid, which country do you think of? (Egypt)What kind of images do we usually use to symbolize a country? (An animal, a building, a flower, a great person, a costume, etc.Step 3 Sharing informationWhat about the pictures on P1? Which country does each symbol on page 1 belong to? Picture 1Canada. They are Mounties, or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (加拿大皇家骑警).They are also known as the RCMP. 1) Who are the men in the picture?(They are Mounties, or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police(加拿大皇家骑警).They are also known as the RCMP. These policemen are famous for always getting their man.)2) Do you know something more about them?(The RCMP was originally called North-West Mounted Police, which was formed in 1873. In 1920, it was renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In the past, horses were used as a means of transport by the police in Canada. Now, various modern facilities are used instead. The official motto of the force is “Uphold the right”.)3) Why do you think the Mounties represent Canada?(The Mountie is one of the most recognizable Canadian symbols as it was always featured in Hollywood movies, especially between the 1920s and the 1940s.)4) What other things can you think of to represent Canada?(Maple trees, Niagara Falls, the CN Tower, Beaver (河狸，海狸，水栖口齿齿动物), etc.)Picture 2Britain. They are now ceremonial guardians who also act as tour guides. To most of the tourists, they are tour attractions.1) Who is the man in picture two?(The man is a beefeater, or the Yeomen Warder of her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London. 吃牛肉的人；英王卫士；伦敦塔的守卫人；英国人. In the past, the beefeaters looked after the prisoners in the London Tower and guarded the British crown jewels. Now, they no longer safeguard the Queens jewels. Instead, they are ceremonial guardians who also act as tour guides. To most of the tourists, they are tourist attractions in their own right.)2) What do you know about beefeaters?(It is said that the word beefeatercame from French buffertier, which refers to the guard protecting the kings food in the palace of French kings.)3) Why do you think a beefeater represent the UK?(Beefeaters have a long history. In 1485, King Henry VII set up the first beefeaters as his bodyguards. Beefeaters are also famous for their uniforms. One is the red and gold ceremonial uniform, which dates back to 1552 and can still be seen on important occasions. The other one is the blue dress uniform, which is more commonly worn. This uniform dates back to 1858.)4) What other things can you think of to present the UK?(Big Ben, Cambridge University, Stonehenge, Sherlock Holmes, etc.)Picture 3Australia. The Sydney Opera House represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance. It looks like a group of seashells. It has attracted famous performers from all around the world.1) Whats the name of this building in the picture?(The Sydney Opera House.)2) What does this opera house look like?(It looks like a group of seashells.)3) Why has this opera house become a symbol of Australia?(The Sydney Opera House represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance. This magnificent building was constructed between 1957 and 1973, and its concrete shell roof is very distinctive(有特色的，与众不同的) . Since its official opening, the Sydney Opera House has attracted famous performers from all around the world.)4) What other things can you think of to represent Australia?(Koala bears, kangaroos, Gold Beaches, Great Barrier Reef, etc.)Picture 4USA. The skyscraper is called the Empire State Building, in New York.1) Whats this skyscraper called? (The Empire State Building 帝国大厦)2) Where is it located? (In New York, the USA.)3) What do you know about the Empire State Building?(The Empire State Building, which stands over a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan, is a 102-story landmark skyscraper. It was designed by William F. Lamb and constructed between 1929 and 1931.)4) Do you think the Empire State Building is an icon （图标）of the city of New York or even an icon of the USA?(Yes. The Empire State Building is considered an icon in New York City and also a symbol of the dreams and aspirations of many American people. Its name is derived from the nickname for New York-the Empire State.)5) What other things can you think of to represent the USA?(The Statue of Liberty, the White House, Hollywood, etc.)Step 4 Further information1. Can you think of another symbol that represents each of the countries above or any symbols for any other countries? (It could be a building, an animal or a plant, the landscape or the people.)(As for Canada, the maple leaf can be the symbol. Besides the beefeaters, I think many buildings can be the symbol of the UK, such as London Bridge and Buckingham Palace. Koala bears and kangaroos can represent Australia. With regards to the USA, we cant miss the Statue of Liberty. For other countries, I think kimonos and cherry blossom can be seen as the symbol of Japan, the pyramids can be seen as the symbol of Egypt, the Colosseum can be seen as the symbol of Italy and the Acropolis can be seen as the symbol of Greece.)We have learned something about foreign cultures in foreign countries. What about our own country? Can you choose a symbol to represent China?The Great Wall: The Great Wall, like the Pyramids of Egypt and the Taj Mahal in India, is one of the great wonders of the world.Starting out in the east on the banks of the Yalu River in Liaoning Province, the Wall stretches westwards for 12,700 kilometers to Jiayuguan in the Gobi desert, thus known as the Ten Thousand Li Wall in China. The Wall climbs up and down, twists and turns along the ridges of the Yanshan and Yinshan Mountain Chains through five provincesLiaoning, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Gansuand two autonomous regionsNingxia and Inner Mongolia, binding the northern China together. The construction of the origin of the Wall dates back to the year 656 B.C. Later in 221 B.C., Emperor Qinshihuang ordered the connection of the individual walls and further extensions to form the basis of the present great wall. The Wall is 7.8 meters high and 6.5 meters wide at its base, narrowing to 5.8 meters on the ramparts, wide enough for five horses to gallop abreast. As a cultural heritage, the Wall belongs not only to China but to the world. The Great Wall is the largest of such historical and cultural architecture, and that is why it continues to be so attractive to people all over the world. In 1987, the Wall was listed by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site.Birds Nest (the National Stadium)The Beijing National Stadium, completed in 2008, is the main track and field stadium for the 2008 Summer Olympics and host to the Opening and Closing ceremonies. The stadium is 330 metres long by 220 metres wide, and is 69.2 metres tall. It can hold 91,000 people at its most. The roof of the stadium has been omitted from the design. Experts say that this will make the stadium safer, whilst reducing construction costs. The stadium was conceived as a large collective vessel, which makes a distinctive and unmistakable impression both from a distance and when seen from up close. It meets all the functional and technical requirements of an Olympic National Stadium.Dragon Boat RaceIt is an activity performed in the Dragon-Boat Festival, which is a traditional Chinese festival held on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar. The festival memorializes the Chinese poet Qu Yuan of the Warring States Period. He committed suicide by drowning himself in a river because he was disgusted by the corruption of the Chu government. The local people, knowing him to be a good man, decided to throw food into the river to feed the fishes to prevent them from eating Qus body. They also sat on dragon boats, and tried to scare the fishes away by the thundering sound of drums aboard the boat and the fierce looking dragon-head in the front of the boat. Today, people eat zongzi (the food originally intended to feed the fishes) and race dragon boats in memory of Qus dramatic death.Giant PandaThe giant panda is a mammal classified in the bear family, native to central and southern China. The pandas main food is bamboo, but they may eat other foods such as honey, eggs, fish, and yams. Easily recognizable through its large, distinctive black patches around the eyes, ears and on its body, giant pandas are an endangered species, threatened by continued habitat loss and by a very low birthrate, both in the wild and in captivity. As a Chinese, we should call on others to protect giant panda and do our best to protect the environment to ensure these lovely animals a good habitat.Step 5 DiscussionHow did these things come to be seen as symbols of their respective countries?(Many different things have come to represent their country. It could be a building, an animal or a plant, the landscape or the people. These things came to be seen as the symbol of their country for various reasons. However, they all have something in common. All of these things are typical or unique to that country. They also reflect the culture of their country, and are respected and loved by its people.)Step 6 HomeworkPreview the reading part, and try to analyze how many parts the passage can be divided into.ReflectionReading Canadaland of the maple tree认知目标：1. 了解在阅读过程中识别客观观点的策略。2. 通过分析文章结构，了解加拿大的相关情况。3. 掌握重点词语和句型的用法。重点词语举例：border, freezing, rank, historic, concrete, dynamic, settlement, second only to, be fond of, be thrilled by, be located in, for short, be lost to, in addition to, be home to, consist of, be shaped like, a handful of, cater to等；重点句型举例：which is said to be , Rising 553 metres into the sky, it is the tallest tower in the world.等。能力目标：1. 掌握阅读策略，提高阅读效率。2. 培养略读和精读能力。3. 能用英语复述文章的主要内容。4. 掌握并灵活运用文中的句法结构。情感目标：能用英语恰当地表达自己的情感、态度和价值观。New words and expressions (P1-5)1. opera house n. 歌剧院 a theatre where operas are performed2. skyscraper n. 摩天大楼 a very tall modern building in the city glass and steel and concrete s 用玻璃和钢铁混凝土建成的摩天大楼3. maple n. 枫树 (also) tree a tall tree with leaves that have five points and turn bright red or yellow in the autumn / fall. Maples grow in northern countries.The maple leaf is Canadas national emblem. 枫树叶是加拿大国家的象征。4. wilderness n. 未开垦之地，荒原 usually sing.1) 未开发的地区，荒无人烟的地区，荒野a large area of land that has never been developed or used for growing crops because it is difficult to live there a area (NAmE) = one where it is not permitted to build houses or roads（政府划定的）保留自然环境面貌地区The Antarctic is the worlds last great wilderness. 南极洲是世界上最后一个大荒原。2) 荒芜的地方，杂草丛生处 a place that people do not take care of or controlTheir garden is a wilderness of grass and weeds. 他们的花园杂草丛生。 IDM in the 在野；不再当政（或掌权）After three years in the wilderness she was given a government post.她做了三年的冷板凳之后获得了一个政府里的职位。5. centigrade adj. 摄氏的 n. 摄氏度a temperature of 40 degrees centigrade 40摄氏度的温度a temperature of minus 10 degrees centigrade 零下10摄氏度的温度6. border n. 国界，边界；边疆；镶边，包边，花边1) 国界，边界；边疆，边界地区the line that divides two countries or areas; the land near this landto cross the 穿越边界 to flee across / over the 穿越边境逃亡 guards / controls 边防警卫 / 边境管制a dispute / incident 边界争端 / 事件 a town / state 位于边疆的城镇 / 州1) You cannot cross the border without a passport. 没有护照你不可以越过国界。2) Dave lives in a small town in Canada, near the American border. 戴维住在加拿大的一个小镇，接近美国边界。2) 镶边，包边，花边 a strip around the edge of sth such as a picture or a piece of cloth a pillowcase with a lace border 有花边的枕套Her handkerchief has a lace border. 她的手帕有花边。border vt. （国家或地区）和毗邻，与接壤；沿的边，环绕，给镶边1)（国家或地区）和毗邻，与接壤 to share a border with another country or areaChina borders Russia and many other countries. 中国的边境与俄罗斯和其它很多国家接壤。The new airport borders the city on the south. 新机场靠近城市的南面。The two villages borders on each other. 这两个村庄互相接界。2) 沿的边，环绕，给镶边 to form a line along or around the edge of sthThe Haohe River is bordered by willows. 濠河四边杨柳飘荡。The large garden is bordered by a stream. 大花园紧临着一条小溪。7. countless adj. 无数的，数不清的 rivers 无数的河流 times 无数次 8. freezing adj. 极冷的，冰冻的 adv. 极冷地adj. 1) 极冷的，冰冻的 extremely coldIts freezing in here. 这儿冷得不得了。Im freezing. 我要冻僵了。2) 冰冻的的，冰点以下的 (only before noun) having temperatures that are below 00 Celsius fog 冰雾 temperatures 冻结温度 n. 冰点，凝固点 above / below 高于 / 低于冰点adv. (informal) cold 冷极了，冰天雪地的Its freezing cold outside. 外面极为寒冷。freeze v. 结冰；惊呆，吓呆 , froze, frozenWater freezes at 00C. 水在零度时结冰。Ann froze with terror as the door opened silently. 门一声不响地开了，把安吓呆了。9. recreation n. 娱乐，消遣；娱乐活动1) 娱乐，消遣 U the fact of people doing things for enjoyment, when they are not working do sth for 为了消遣而做某事leisure and 消遣娱乐 an innocent 无害的娱乐活动 ground 娱乐场，游乐园 room （学校、医院、办公楼等处的）娱乐房，活动室They are people who love natural recreation. 他们是热爱户外娱乐活动的人。2) 娱乐活动；游戏 C (BrE) a particular activity that sb does when they are not working syn hobby, pastimeTo him, walking is a recreation. 对他来说，散步是一种消遣。His recreations include golf, football and shooting. 他的娱乐活动包括打高尔夫球，踢足球和射击。 recreational adj. 消遣的，娱乐的 activities / facilities 娱乐活动 / 设施 These areas are set aside for public recreational use. 这些地方已经划出来用于公共娱乐。10. cross-country adj. 越野的 running / skiing 越野赛跑 / 滑雪11. photographer n. 拍照者，摄影师 photograph n. 照片，相片 photo (short form of photograph) 非正式，常用语口语12. hunter n. 猎人，打猎者 hunt vt. go hunting13. rank vi. & vt. 属于某个等级，将归为某个等级；排列To hols a position; to give sb / sth a particular position on a scale according to quality, importance, success, etc. first / second 排名第一 / 第二 top-ranked players 一流的选手He ranks among the best pupils of his grade. 他是他们年级最好的学生之一。Tom ranked fourth among Senior 2 students in the writing competition.The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. 在工程学领域，这所大学位居本国第一。It is widely accepted that 1978 ranked as the most remarkable year for change in China. n. 1)（尤指较高的）地位，级别；2) 军衔，警衔；3) 等级，级别 people of high social rank 社会地位很高的人 officers of junior / senior rank 低级 / 高级军阶的军官 a painter of the first rank 一流的画家He is a physicist of the first rank. 他是一流的物理学家。14. multicultural adj. 多元文化的，多种文化融合的 a approach to education 多种文化融合的教育方法We live in a multicultural society. 我们生活在一个多元文化的社会中。 multi- 多个，许多 combing form （in nouns and adjs） more than one, many multicolored 多色的15. Portugal n. 葡萄牙16. Lebanon n. 黎巴嫩17. historic adj. 历史上著名的（或重要的），有历史意义的 usually before noun important in history; likely to be thought of as important at some time in the future a building / monument 有历史意义的建筑物 / 纪念碑 a occasion / decision / day / visit / victory 历史性的时刻 / 决定 / 日子 / 访问 / 胜利词义辨析 historic与historicalhistoric 通常用以表示具有重要历史意义的，历史上著名的historical 通常涉及历史、史学、过去的事实，（关于）历史的The country finally gained its independence today, and every citizen would remember this historic moment forever. 这个国家今天终于独立了，每个公民都将永远记住这一历史时刻。They are trying to find out the historical background of the event.他们试图弄清这一事件的历史背景。Today is a historic occasion for our country. 今天是我国具有历史意义的日子。I have been doing some historical research. 我一直在进行史学研究。Was Robin Hood a historical figure? 罗宾汉是历史人物吗？18. alley n. 小巷，胡同 a narrow passage behind or between buildings a narrow / dark 狭窄的 / 黑暗的小巷19. concrete n. 混凝土 adj. 具体的；有形的 n. 混凝土 U building material that is made by mixing together cement, sand, small ston