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Module 9 Unit 3 The meaning of colourModule 9 Unit 3 The meaning of colour Welcome to the unit认知目标：1. 了解颜色所承载的含义。2. 了解京剧脸谱里颜色所代表的人物的性格。3. 了解各国的国旗和国花。能力目标：1. 能说出颜色所承载的含义。2. 能说出京剧脸谱里颜色所代表的人物的性格。3. 能说出各国的国旗和国花。情感目标：通过了解各国颜色所承载的不同含义，拓展异国文化的视野，培养世界意识。 I. Lead inThe world is a very colourful place. Colours have different meanings in different cultures around the world. Different countries are associated with different colours. II. BrainstormingWhat is your favourite colour? Please give some simple reasons why this specific colour is your favorite.Different meanings are related to a specific colour.What does red /green / black remind you of? What can you think of once you see this colour?Red: happiness, wedding, anger, blood, fire, passion, Green: life, healthy, environmentally friendly, growth, nature plants, new fresh, Yellow: sunshine, warmth, energy, warning, cheerful, attractive, Blue: peace, sea, sky, sad, calm, relaxed, Black: death funeral, mystery, evil, serious, elegance, conservative, III. Sharing informationWhat colour would you choose to represent your character? Why?Peking opera masks Introduction of Peking opera masks.The colourful masks used in Chinese opera tell the audience about the personality of each character.Match the masks with the characters: Caocao Guanyu Zhangfei An explanation of the colour used in the masks: Black: fierce, violent, loyal, trustworthyWhite: dishonest, evilRed: brave, loyalThe colors red and white always used in western culturesWhat are the colors red and white always used for in East? White is the traditional color for wedding in the West, while in the East, it is red.National flagsDifferent countries are associated with different colours.Introduction of another topic “national flags”. A picture from the textbook P33.Every country has its own national flag with its own pattern and colours.A display of 18 national flags: National flags of China / France / Germany / Italy / Russia / Spain / Britain / Australia / New Zealand / USA / Canada / Japan / Singapore / Indonesia / Korea / India / Egypt / South AfricaNational flowersBesides national flags, different countries use different flowers as their national flowers. A picture from the textbook P33. The tulip comes in many different colours and is the national flower of the Netherlands.A guessing game: A picture of a national flower is presented. Please guess which country the national flower belongs to. Tulip （郁金香） the Netherlands Cherry （樱花） Japan Rose USSunflower Russia Lotus （莲花） India Iris （鸢尾草）属- FranceOrchid （兰花）- SingaporeCarnation （康乃馨）- SpainPicture 1 What is this building?(It is the UN Headquarters in New York, the USA.)Can you describe the national flag of any particular country?Why does each country have its own national flag with its own pattern and colours? Can you think of some reasons?(Each country has a unique culture, tradition and history. The pattern and colours are chosen to symbolize them.Picture 2What do you know about the tulip?(The tulip was originally a wild flower, growing in Central Asia. It was introduced in Western Europe and the Netherlands in the 17th century.)Why do you think many people like tulips?(Many people like tulips because of their bright colours and frilly petals. Tulips have become a huge business in the Netherlands. Tourists from all over the world come to enjoy these flowers every spring.)Do you know of any national flowers for other countries?Picture 3 What colours are used for different roles in Chinese opera? (In Chinese opera , different coloured faces represent different. personalities. For example , red means bravery and loyalty. .White. represents cunning . Black suggests fierceness or violence.)What do terms “sheng”, “dan” , “jing” and “chou” in Beijing opera refer to?(These are four different types of roles in Beijing opera. “sheng” and “dan” are the positive male and female roles. “jing” reporting role. “chou” is the clown or someone who has negative features.)What can we do to preserve this traditional art form?Picture 4What are the colours red and white always used for in Western culture？What are the colours red and white always used for in the East?Do you think it is necessary to know about such cultural differences? Why or why not?IV. DiscussionA debate on Chinese national flower: Divide the students in two groups: Group A is in favour of the peony (牡丹)as our national flower, while Group B thinks the plum blossom (梅花) should be regarded as our national flower. The group which provides the most supporting details wins.New words and expressions (P33-37)1.personality n人格，人品，个性； 人物； 名人 复 personalities 1) His personality comes through in his writing. 他的个性体现在他的文章中。2 )She has a very strong personality. 她个性很强。3) She has such a kind, friendly personality.她个性善良友好。4) We need someone with lots of personalities to head this project. 我们需要一位有魅力的人来主持这档节目。5) They are personalities from the world of music.他们是来自音乐界的名流。词义辨析temper, character, nature, personality, 这些名词均有“性格，气质，性情，习性”之意。temper： 指从感情方面体现出来，决定处理问题或应付形势的方式的性格或性情，这种性情可以是暂时的也可以长久的。character： 指对个性或人格所作出的客观评价，常常与道德有关。nature： 指天生的、不可改变性格。personality： 主要指一个人稳定的心理特征。Personal adv. 2. sew vt. 缝制，缝纫，做针线活 , sewed, sewn / sewed sth (on)；缝合，缝补 sth up by hand / machine 手工缝制用机器缝1) My mother taught me how to sew. 我目前叫我做针线活。2) Can you sew a button on for me? 你能给我钉个扣子吗？3) I made this skirt just by sewing two pieces of material together.我把两片材料缝在一起做成了裙子。4) A nurse will come and sew up that wound for you soon. 护士很快就会来给你缝伤口的。 sewing machine 缝纫机3.random n 随意 随机at random 随意 随机1) She opened the book at random and started reading.她随意翻开书就读了起来。2) Names were chosen from the list at random.名字是从名单中随便点的。Adj 随意的，胡乱的a random selection/sample the random killing of innocent people 对无辜人群的随意杀戮3)The information is processed in a random order.信息是按随机顺序处理的。4. thread n. 线，细丝 a needle and 针线5. unrest n. 动荡局面，不安状态，动荡，动乱，骚动 a political situation in which people are angry and likely to protest or fight industrial / civil / social / political / popular 工业 / 平民 / 社会 / 政治 / 民众动乱There is growing unrest in the south of the country. 这个国家的南方日益动荡不安。6 fundamental adj. 基本的，根本的Be to sth 基本的1) Hard work is fundamental to success.勤奋工作是成功的基础。2)There is a fundamental difference between the two points of view.这两个观点有根本的区别。7. abolish vt. 废除，废止1) Slavery was abolished in the mid-19th century in America奴隶制度在19世纪中期的美国已经被废除。2) This tax should be abolished.这项税应当废除。词义辨析Abolish 正式用词，指彻底废除某种制度，规章，习俗Cancel 多指取消债务，合同，比赛，计划，约会等8Liberation n .解放A war of liberation 解放战争Liberation from poverty 从贫困中解脱Womens liberation 妇女解放Liberate vt. sb/sth from sb/sth 解放，使自由1) The city was liberated by the advancing army. 城市被挺进的部队解放了2) Writing poetry liberated her from the daily routine.写诗使她从日常的例行公事中解脱出来。9. equality n. 平等；相等，等同 U racial / social / sexual 种族 / 社会 / 男女平等 the of opportunity 机会均等 the principle of before the law 法律面前人人平等的原则 equal adj. be to sb in vt. 等于，相等；比得过n. C 同等的人，相等的物10. fraternity n. 友爱，博爱； U the ideals of liberty, equality and 自由，平等和博爱的理想 （有相同职业、爱好或信仰的）群体，同仁 C+sing / pl. v.members of the medical / banking / racing 医务界 / 银行界 / 赛马界同仁 fraternal adj. （指志趣相投者）兄弟般的，亲如手足的；兄弟间的 a organization / society 兄弟会组织 / 共济会 feelings 兄弟间的感情11.symbolize vt. 象征，代表1)The use of light and dark symbolizes good and evil.光明和黑暗象征着善与恶。2)He came to symbolize his countrys struggle for independence.他逐渐成为他们国家为独立而战的代表3)Many people believe that the invention of computers symbolized a major development in human civilization.4)The dragon was often considered to symbolize ancient Chinese kings.5)A lily (百合花) symbolizes purity in this poem.symbol n. 象征，代表6)White has been a symbol of purity.白色总是象征纯洁。.12. justice n. 正义，公正 U the fair treatment of people （opp） injustice They are demanding equal rights and justice. 他们要求平等的权利和公正的待遇。 just adj. 公正的，正义的，合理的13. honesty n. 诚实，正直，坦陈 U the quality of being honest1) She answered all my questions with her usual honesty. 她像平常一样老老实实地回答了我所有的问题。3) His honesty is not in question. 他的诚实是毋庸置疑的。 in all honesty 说实话，其实4) The book isnt, in all honesty, as good as I expected. 说实话，这本书并没有我预期的那么好。 honest adj. 诚实的，老实的，坦陈的 be about sth with sb4) Thank you for being so honest with me. 感谢你对我这么坦陈。5) Are you being completely honest about your feelings? 你丝毫没有隐瞒你的感情吗？ To be honest / Lets be honest 坦率地说，；老实说，说实在的14). salute vt. & vi. 敬礼；致敬，表示敬意 the national flag / an officer 向国旗 / 长官敬礼 a friend with a smile 笑迎友人 with eyes / the hand 行注目礼 / 行举手礼1) The soldier stood to attention and saluted. 那个士兵立正敬礼。2) The players saluted the fans before leaving the field. 球员在退场前向球迷致意。n. 敬礼 （尤指士兵和军官之间的）；致敬 C, U a thing that you say or do to show your admiration or respect for sb / sth or to welcomethe to sb 向某人致敬 raise glasses in 举杯致意salutation n. 1）致意， 问候 (点头多用greet) (多用salute)2）颂词；（书信或发言开头的）客气称呼 C, U (formal) a greeting or the action of greeting sb1) He raised his hat in salutation / as a friendly salute. 他举帽致意。2) His first words were a salute to the people of South Africa. 他开口首先向南非人民致意。3) The salute to the retiring military leader began with a long salutation by the president. At the end of the presentation, all of the soldiers stood up and saluted.15. stripe n. 条纹，斑条 a long narrow line of colour a zebras black and white stripes 斑马的黑白条纹 a white tablecloth with red stripes 白底红条的桌布The USAs flag is the “Stars and Stripes”. 美国的国旗是星条旗。 striped adj. 有条纹的 a shirt 条纹衬衫16. colony n. 殖民地；移居到殖民地的侨民colonist n. 殖民地居民；殖民者colonize ise vt. 在开拓殖民地，使成为殖民地 be d by colonization n. 殖民地化；被殖民地化17rate. n 比率，速度1) The number of the reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate. 报警案件的数量正以惊人的速度增加。2） At the rate you work ,youll never finish.At any rate 无论如何，不管怎样5) Thats one good piece of news at any rate.不管怎样，这是个好消息。At this/that rate 照此情形，这样下去 vt. Vi 评估，评价rate sb/sth as sth rate as sth4) The show was rated as a success by audiences.观众认为这次演出很成功。5)The match rated as one of their worst defeats这次比赛可以说是他们最惨重的一次失败。18. object vi. 反对Object to sb/sthObject to doing/sb doing1) I really object to being charged for parking我很反对收停车费。2) No one objected to the plan.无人反对这个计划。vt.3) Mum objected that Jimmy was too weak to take up that job.妈妈反对说，吉米身体弱，不能干这活。Objection n. 反对I have no objection to him coming to stay.我没有理由反对他来小住。19.compromise n .让步，妥协1) In any relation, you have to make compromises.在任何关系中，你都得做出妥协。2) The two sides finally reached a compromise.双方最终达成妥协。4) Encourage him to reach a compromise between what he wants and what you want.鼓励他在他需要和你的需要间找到一个折中的办法。ViCompromise with sb on sth4)I found it wise to compromise with her on the plan 我发现向她妥协，同意这个计划是明智的。20. station vt 驻扎，前往，到某处!) They were stationed there to keep peace.他们被派驻到那里维和。2) He stationed himself at the door, waiting for her return.他待在门口等她。21.separation n 分离，隔离 Separation between A and BSeparation from sb/sthA clear separation between church and state政教彻底的分离All children will suffer from separation from their parents.所有的孩子都会因为和父母分离而难过。Vt separateSeparate A from B22.submit vt vi 提交，顺从Submit sth to sb/sth Submit an application/a claim 提交申请书、抗诉书Submit (oneself) to sb/sth 顺从，屈服She refused to submit (herself) to the threats她面对威胁，绝不低头。23.virtue nu 道德，品行，德行1)He led a life of virtue.他过着高尚的生活。c 优点，好习惯，好品质2)Patience is not one of her virtues.她没有耐性。c,u 长处，优点3)They could see no virtue in discussing it further他们看不到继续讨论下去的用处。 24. union nThe Scottish Rugby Union 苏格兰橄榄球俱乐部The Europe Union 欧洲联盟Northern Irelands union with Britain 北爱尔兰与英国的联合 25. federal adj. 联邦的，联邦制的 a republic / government 联邦共和国 / 政府26. Indonesian adj. 印度尼西亚的 n. 印度尼西亚人；印度尼西亚语 Indonesia n. 印度尼西亚27. date back to / date from 追述到，始于 (通常用一般现在时，只能用于主动语态)1) The old temple dates back to / dates from the Tang Dynasty. 这个旧庙建于唐朝。2) This custom dates back to/ dates from the 17th century. 这种风俗可追溯到17世纪。28. spiritual adj. 精神上的，心灵的 (opp) material connected with the human spirit, rather than the body or physical thingsa experience 心灵体验 a development / growth / needs 精神上的发展 / 成长 / 需要 a lack of values in the modern world 现代世界精神价值的缺失We are concerned about your spiritual welfare. 我们担心你的心理健康。29. purity n. 纯洁，纯净 (opp) impurity n.The purity of the water was tested regularly. 水的纯度定期检测。 pure adj. purify v. 30.similarity u 相像性，相仿性 between A and B 1)The similarity between the two reports suggests that they were written by the same person.那两个报告极其相似,这意味着它们出自一人的手笔。to sb/sth in sth2)There is some similarity in the way they sing他们的演唱风格相似。c 相同点，类似的地方A study of similarities and differences between the two countries对这两国异同点的分析31.Scot n. the Scots 苏格兰人Scotland n. 苏格兰Scottish adj. 苏格兰人的，苏格兰的32. outspoken adj. 直言不讳的，坦率的 be in / about sth comments / views / criticism 直率的评论 / 意见 / 坦率的批评She was outspoken in the expression of her opinions. 她率直地发表意见。33. get ones way 自行其事,随心所欲Dont listen to them. Get on your own way.别听他们的,用你自己的方法来处理. 34 Irishn. 爱尔兰人, 爱尔兰语, adj 爱尔兰的, 爱尔兰人的35. split off from split,split,splitting1)The branch split off from the trunk.树枝从树干上断裂了. 2) Business history split off from economic history in the U.S.A. in 1920 s. 在20年代美国又将企业史从经济史中分化出来Split from/with. sb 离开She intends to split from the band at the end of the tour.她打算巡演之后离开乐队。Split up with sb 断绝关系His parents split up last year.他父母去年分手了。36. substitute vi.用代替，取代 take the place of ; to use sb / sth instead of sb / sth else A for B B with / by A 用A 替代 / 替换B vi. 作代替者，替代 for sb / sth as 1) 如果你不喜欢红色肉，你可以用鸡肉代替牛肉。You can substitute chicken for beef if you dont like red meat.You can substitute beef with / by chicken if you dont like red meat.2) 在这个食谱中，可用蜂蜜代替食糖。Honey can be substituted for sugar in this recipe. Sugar can be substituted with honey in this recipe. 3) Many traditional products have been substituted with modern ones since the invention of new technology. 自从新技术发明以来很多传统产品已被现代产品所替代。4) Miss Li will substitute for me tomorrow when Im out of the office on business. 因为我明天出差李老师明天将替我。2) Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you. 大夫所能给你的忠告是无可替代的。5) He substitutes as our teacher of English. 他代任我们的英语老师。 substitution n. 代替，取代，替换 the substitution of tea for coffee 以茶代咖啡 substitute n. 代替者，代替物，代用品 a meat / milk substitute 肉 / 牛奶替代品use plastics as a for wood 用塑料做木材的代用品5) He was brought on as (a) substitute after half-time. 他作为替补队员在下半时上场。6) Two substitutions were made during the game. 比赛中换了两次人。7) We failed to get cream, so we used yogurt as a substitute. 我们没有搞到奶酪，所以我们用酸奶作为替代品。8) Mr Johnson will come to work as a substitute for the maths teacher next week. 下个月约翰逊先生将来作为数学代课老师。9) Vitamins are no substitute for a healthy diet.牛津高中英语教学设计单元：Unit 3 The meaning of colour板块：Reading 1Thoughts on the design:本课件为reading的第一课时，着重于对文章的整体性阅读。本课的教学从reading strategy入手，帮助学生找到本文的主题，引导学生对课文内容进行预测和讨论，激活学生大脑中的相关知识网络，使他们处于认知的主动状态，从而产生阅读的愿望和心理准备。接着从我国的国旗所承载的含义入手，一步步了解法国、美国和印度尼西亚三国国旗代表的意义。在教学中首先提出的问题涉及课文的主要事实，其次才是细节性的问题，从而帮助学生构建“自上而下（top-down）的信息加工机制。在帮助学生获取较详细的有关信息后，对信息进行进一步的加工、提升，以培养学生阅读后的语言输出能力。最后，让学生利用所学的知识，为自己的学校设计出一面校旗。Teaching aims: After learning the passage National flags, colours and cultures, students will be able to predict the theme or the topic of an article, with the help of headlines, subtitles and the first or the last paragraphs. The students will also understand that what they already know will help greatly in their reading.Teaching procedures:Step 1 Reading strategy1. Ask Ss to read “Reading strategy” on P35.2. Ask Ss to read the headline and the first paragraph to get an idea of the theme of the article. (PPT 4)Question: Whats the theme of the article? Answer: National flags, colours and cultures.3. Show Ss a picture of many national flags (PPT 5)4. Follow-up question: What does a national flag tell you? (PPT 6)Answers to be found in the first paragraph:A flag tells us something about the country it represents.Explanation本课的教学开门见山，从Reading strategy入手，直接让学生了解到在很多文章中可以从标题或文章的第一段找到文章的主题。本文的主题是national flags, colours and cultures。在学生了解了本文的主题后，紧接着提出下一个问题 “what does a national flag tell you?”，对文章的第一段进行详细的阅读，同时也是对下面教学的衔接。Step 2 Talking about what you already know1. Show Ss a map of our national flag. (PPT 7)2. Questions and answers:(1) Question: What do the color red and yellow in our national flag mean to us?Answer: Red means blood of our soldiers. Yellow means brightness. (PPT 8)(2) Question: What do the five stars mean to us?Answer: The big star stands for the Communist Party, and the four small stars represent the Chinese people. We Chinese people are united around the Communist Party. (PPT 9)3. Discussion: What does our national flag mean to us Chinese people? (PPT10)Explanation遵循reading strategy所提出的thinking about what you already know，通过全体学生都熟知的中国国旗来说明国旗上承载了许多这个国家的文化和历史。Step 3 Reading comprehension of the text1. Ask Ss to read three subtitles and match