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1、,Module 9. unit 3 The meaning of colour,Welcome to the unit,The world is full of colors. Without color, the world would be a far less interesting place. Which color do you like best and why?,Red,Orange,Yellow,Green,Cyan,Blue,Purple,Of all the colors, I prefer red color. Because, as far as I am conce

2、rned, red can represent many things and has many symbolic meanings in China. Usually, Chinese like to associate happy and successful things with red. For instance, in Chinese there are phrases such as “红利”、“红火”、“红包”(to express happy or fortunate tings )“披红”、“开门红”、“满堂红”(to express successful things o

3、r good wishes for the future).,Also, as we all know, our national flag, to which we salute every day, is five-star red flag. The red color of the flag represents the revolution, the blood and lives of revolutionary martyrs. There are many other examples of the red colors popularity in China. So, in

4、my opinion, red is the most widely-used color in china and its my favorite color.,Discussion: What does red, yellow, blue or another color mean?,Red signifies the choleric temperament. Red is generally taken to be the color of life, of the glowing sun and of fire. Love and joy, rage and anger are th

5、e polar values of the color red. Red is said to make the blood boil, to increase the pulse rate, to raise the blood pressure and the rate of breathing. Red is also the color of desire. Red generally supports the circulatory functions and is applied with success to combat anemia, asthma, diseases of

6、the larynx, certain skin diseases and chronic coughs.,Red,Yellow is the symbol of the sun at the zenith. Yellow is the brightest of all colors. In the psychology of colors, yellow stands for detached serenity. Yellow reflects light in all directions, thereby creating an impression of liberation; it

7、cancels out any feeling of heaviness or oppression. Professor Luscher writes that the color yellow drives us forward towards new, modern frontiers, and that it is therefore future oriented.,Yellow,Blue is the color of peace and infinity. Blue profoundly calms and relaxes us. Our bodies and minds are

8、 conveyed to a state of peace, repose and softness.,Blue,Orange is the color of cheerfulness and gaiety. Being a color mixed from red and yellow, it stands for kind-heartedness and warm-heartedness of an individual. Orange symbolizes the rising sun; it makes us alert and cheerful. It causes stimulat

9、ion, warmth and happiness. Orange fills us with joy and cheerfulness. It affects both our bodies and our minds.,Orange,In our daily life, people often can imagine something from a certain kind of color. So, have a try and tell your classmates, what can you imagine from the following colors (use some

10、 adjectives to describe it)?,excited, enthusiastic, noble,happy, energetic, active,bright, hopeful, joyful,mysterious, gentle, elegant,peaceful, comfortable, fresh,wise, outgoing, fresh,depressed, pessimistic, 悲观的,serious, calm, firm,优美的,Look at the pictures and answer questions:,1. What is this bui

11、lding?,2. Can you describe the national flags of any particular country? 3.Why does each country have its own national flag with its own pattern and colors?,1. It is the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the USA,2. Each country has a unique culture, tradition and history. The pattern and colo

12、rs of the national flags are chosen to symbolize these elements,German,Indonesia,Canada,1. Do you know what the name the flower is?,Tulip,2. Can you say something about the flower?,The tulip was originally a wild flower, growing in Central Asia. It was introduced in Western Europe and the Netherland

13、s in the 17th century. Now it is the national flower of Netherlands.,Why do you think people like tulips?,Many people like tulips because of their bright colors, dramatic flames and frilly petals. Tulips have become a huge business in the Netherlands.,What are the colors red and white always used in

14、 western cultures? What 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.,Beijing Opera,1.What colors are used for different roles in Chinese opera?,2.What do the terms sheng dan jing and chou in Beijing opera

15、refer to?,1. In Chinese opera, differently colored faces represent different personalities. For example, red means bravery and loyalty. White represents cunning. Black suggests fierceness or violence.,2. These are four different types of roles in Beijing opera. shengand dan are the positive male and

16、 female roles. jing refers to the supporting role. chou is the clown of someone who has negative features.,A Brief Introduction of Beijing Opera,Beijing opera, which has existed for over 200 years, is a national treasure for Chinese people. It is usually involves interesting make-up and magnificent

17、costumes. Despite being called Beijing opera, its birthplace is not in Beijing but in Anhui and Hubei. Today, this traditional art form is becoming less popular because the young generation seems to have difficulty understanding the unique performances.,Discussion:,1. Can you think of any examples o

18、f the use of a particular color on a special occasion?,For example, during the Chinese New Year, people always wear red clothes, as red is believed to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck in the coming year. Chinese people also wear red for traditional Chinese weddings. In this case, red mean

19、s something happy. However, for funerals, people choose to wear black or white clothes rather than red clothes, because people believe red shows disrespect towards the dead.,2. Think of a foreign country. What color do you associate with that country? Why?,In my opinion, Spain is associated with red

20、. The Spanish people are so enthusiastic and energetic that they remind me of a burning red fire. Also, a matador, or bullfighter, uses a piece of blood red cloth to excite or danger the bull. The Spanish women seem to be very fiery and full of life when they dancing the famous dance, the flamenco.

21、Their red skirts seem to move like dancing flames, so bright and joyful.,3. What color would you choose to represent your character? Why?,White is the most proper color to represent me. Unlike when mixing colored paint, when colored lights are mixed together, the result is white light. White light i

22、s the product of every color in the light spectrum, and this reflects how I see myself. I am a person with many qualities and positive characteristics. Just like white light, I am the product of multiple influences, such as my family, teachers and friends.,Language points,1. Can you think of any exa

23、mples of the use of a particular color on a special occasion? (P33),1). particular,adjective special or single, or this and not any other 特别的，特殊的 Is there a particular restaurant youd like to eat at? What in particular (= special things) did you like about the last apartment that we saw?,particularl

24、y adverb,very or very much; especially 特别地，特殊地 Were particularly interested in hearing from people who are fluent in both Spanish and English. particular (CAREFUL) adjective wanting to make choices carefully because you are not easily satisfied 挑剔的，在意的 Shes very particular about what she eats.,2. Th

25、e tulip comes in many different colors and is the national flower of the Netherlands. (p33),1). come verb I to move or travel toward the speaker or with the speaker 走近、靠近 Are you coming over to my house tonight? The man is coming to fix the dryer this afternoon. coming 即将到来的 adjective We look forwar

26、d to even greater success in the coming year.,come常用短语及用法:,come across,to find (something or someone) by chance 偶然遇见，发现 He came across some old love letters,come up with,to suggest or think of (an idea or plan) 提出 Reublinger came up with a great idea for the ad campaign.,come at,to move quickly towa

27、rd (someone) to attack them 袭击 He came at me with a knife.,come by,to obtain (something) 获得，得到 A good boss is not so easy to come by. Id like to know how she came by that black eye.,come off (SUCCEED),to happen as planned or to succeed 取得成功 I thought the party came off really well.,come on,to move o

28、r act quickly or more quick 催促，鼓励 Come on - were going to be late if you dont hurry! You can also say come on to express annoyance or lack of belief: Oh, come on! You dont expect me to give up my bed for him?,come to,to become conscious again after an accident or medical operation 苏醒过来 She sat by the childs bedside until he came to. to reach (a particular point) 达到，提到 His hair comes down to hi