【语文版】中职英语基础模块下册：Unit 1《Travel》ppt课件（35张PPT）

1、Unit One TravelTeaching contents：Unit One TravelTeaching aims：Know about the cultural differences and try to avoid cultural taboos.Teaching methods：Lecture; discussionTeaching procedures：I. Getting Ready: Discussion1. Do you know of any cultural taboos? 2. What do you know about the following places

2、?Moscow Red SquareKremlin Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent. Moscow is the most northe

3、rn city on Earth to have a population above 10,000,000, the most populous city on the continent of Europe, and the seventh largest city proper in the world. Its population, according to the preliminary results of the 2010 census, is 11,514,330. Based on Forbes 2011, Moscow had 79 billionaires, displ

4、acing New York as the city with the greatest number of billionaires. St. Petersburg Saint Petersburg: is a city and a federal subject (a federal city) of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea. In 1914 the name of the city was changed to Petrograd), in

5、1924 to Leningrad and in 1991 back to Saint Petersburg.Sydney Opera House Kangaroo Koala Bear Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the

6、Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the worlds sixth-largest country by total area. Neighbouring countries include Indonesia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea to the north; the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia to the north-east; and New Zealand to the south-east.Tanzania The United Republic

7、of Tanzania: is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The countrys eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.II. Reading Skills: Predicting and Scanning

8、 Predicting: Before reading, good readers think about what they are going to read. While reading, good readers think about what comes next. This helps them better understand what comes next.III. Reading Comprehension 1. Read the text more carefully for the second time, then finish the comprehension

9、exercise . 2. Answer the following question: What other cultural or exotic vacations would you like to experience? IV. Vocabulary Skill: Organizing Vocabulary One helpful way to remember new words is to group them into meaningful categories, for example, by part of speech or topic. Organizing your v

10、ocabulary can also help you to relate new vocabulary to other words you know.V. Avoiding Cultural TaboosSome fundamental rules to make communication easier, and to make a trip to another country more enjoyable:1.Never raise your voice 2.Consider the main religion of the country3.Avoid topics of conv

11、ersation that you think may be sensitive 4.Displaying affection in public is mostly considered taboo 5.Be careful in giving gifts and opening gifts 6.Always be tolerant of the local customsVI. Discuss the following questions: 1. What are some of the ways that the tourist trade is promoted in your co

12、untry? 2. What are some of the ways that too much tourism can impact a vacation locale?VII. Homework1. Imagine a foreigner is going to visit our country. Make a list of three acceptable and three taboo forms of behaviour this visitor should know about. 2. Imagine a friend is coming to visit your fam

13、ily. What would be an appropriate gift to your parents? Background KnowledgeNo matter where you go in the world, there are a few universal manners all cultures appreciate and respect. Heres my list for the 10 most important:1. Laugh - It may not sound like a manner, but having a sense of humour is t

14、he most important part of being respected by any culture. Someone who can laugh at themselves is loved everywhere youll go.2. Respect - Have respect for the cultures you are in. Be curious about how the people live, and dont be judge mental. Respect everyone for their unique contributions.3. Please

15、and Thank You - This is a big one. A simple please and thank you, in any language, opens doors and shows your respect. Use these two words often, and your travels will go well. 4. Hello and Goodbye - It may not sound like a big deal, but acknowledging people with a hello and a goodbye gets conversat

16、ions going. And conversations lead to new friends. 5. Friends first, Money Later - Become friends with whoever youre doing business with. Even if youre just buying bread or sitting down to a meal. Being friendly and actively looking for friendship establishes yourself as a good person. 6. Think abou

17、t Others First - This does not have to be difficult. Little things, like not spitting in public help. Think about how you would feel if someone wants to do what youre about to do in your home.7. Share - Share your experiences! Theres nothing better than sharing a story with someone and seeing their

18、face light up. 8. Keep in Touch - You can make that mans week by sending him a postcard when you get back home. Keeping in touch is one of the most difficult things to do, but people truly appreciate the thought.9. Ask Before You Take - It amazes me the way people act with their cameras. Imagine if you were walking down the street in your town and someone wanted to take a picture of your child. Without asking! Please, stop taking photos without asking first!10. Be Nice - Dont forget the golden rule. Treat others as you would like to be treated. This one will take you far.What is taboo? Ta