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Unit 3 Topic 2 Section C 1 Warm up 热身 热身 Watch the video about Chinese mom and western mom Why do they think differently 2 Pre reading 读前 读前 Do you know the meaning of each phrase about dogs Can you predict what we will learn today Reading skill predict 预测预测 3 While reading 读中 读中 Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures Here are some words about animals that are used differently in western cultures and Chinese culture Most phrases in Chinese about the dog such as a homeless dog a mad dog a running dog and a dog catching a mouse have negative meanings But in western countries dogs are considered honest and good friends of humans The word dog has positive meanings For example you re a lucky dog means you are a lucky person And every dog has its day means each person has good luck at times As we know dragons are very important in Chinese culture In ancient times dragons were regarded as strong and magical creatures They brought hope and good luck The ancient emperors compared themselves to dragons Nowadays many parents want their children to become dragons But in western cultures dragons were dangerous animals Heroes killed them to protect people Some things have similar meanings in Chinese culture and western cultures The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some western countries People in China and the West think the rose also stands for peace courage and friendship When we pay attention to the cultural meanings of words we will understand them better Read the passage very quickly and choose the right topic sentence for each paragraph skim 略读 略读 A Chinese people and western people have different opinions about dragons B Dog has negative meanings in Chinese and positive meanings in English C Some things have different meanings in different cultures D Some things have similar meanings in Chinese culture and western cultures E Dragons are very important in Chinese culture Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Can you choose the best title for the passage now 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 How can we find out the main idea or the title quickly Read the passage carefully and fill in the table scan 细读 细读 Plant and animalIn Chinese cultureIn western culture dog dragon rose Read the passage carefully discuss the questions in groups and make a report 精读 精读 Para 1 Fill in the blanks Some words about animals have meanings in different cultures Some words about animals are used in different cultures Para 2 Can you guess their meanings 1 When he lost all his money he went to the dogs 2 I ve been working for all night now I m really dog tired 3 You d better stay at home it s raining cats and dogs Para 3 In China many parents want their children to become dragons The dragons here mean A successful people B children C strong people D creatures Do you think it s right for parents to want their children to become dragons Why or why not Reading skill Critical thinking Para 4 Complete the sentences with the given phrases a symbol of similar regard as pay attention to stand for 1 Roses have meanings in Chinese and English 2 People in China bats animals that can bring them happiness 3 Bamboo is wisdom in western culture 4 Peacock beauty and peace in Chinese culture 5 If we the cultural differences we will understand each other better 4 Post reading 读后 读后 What other animals or plants can you think of Discuss in groups and then make a report Write a passage with the title Different Cultures Different Meanings based on the table You can add more items Then show your passage to the cl