《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》SectionD PPT

《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》SectionD PPT

第一部分内容：新课导入

Does the dog have positive or negative meanings in western cultures?

Positive meanings.

Why? Can you give us some examples?

Dogs are considered honest and good friends of human beings.

Every dog has its own day. 

You’re a lucky dog.

Does the bat have positive or negative meanings in Chinese culture?

Positive meanings.

It’s a symbol of long life and good luck.

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《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》PPT，第二部分内容：Let’s play a game!

Have you ever seen this TV program?

Do you want to have a try?

(    )1. We can use body language to communicate how we feel even if there is silence.

(    )2. A survey shows that the conversation between two  persons, at least 35% of the meaning is communicated by body language.

(    )3. In Thailand, closing eyes means “I’m bored”, while it means “I’m listening and concentrating(专注） in America.”

(    )4. In some parts of Greece, people nod their heads to show disagreement .

(    ) 5. In some southeastern countries of Asia, people never shake hands with their right hands because they consider them dirty.

(    )6. A crow is never white for washing herself often means it is difficult for a man to change his character.

(    )7. Let sleeping dog lies means a dog usually lie down to have a rest.

(    )8. The cat shuts its eyes when stealing cream means people may cheat themselves when they do something wrong.

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《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》PPT，第三部分内容：Exercises

Choose the best answer.

(    )1. The Spring Festival  will begin soon. My uncle   _____ to celebrate it with us.

A. will be coming    B. comes

C. cameD. is coming

(     )2. _____ mistake you make, your parents will  believe in you.

A. WheneverB. Whatever

C. HoweverD. Wherever

(     )3. What is she going to do after she ____ school?

A. leave        B. is leaving      C. leaves     D. will leave

(    )4. Attention, please! Flight 801 to Hong Kong  is leaving ___fifteen minutes.

A. after     B. in    C. until        D. before

Fill in the blanks.

5. It’s ______ （典型的）of him to be late for class.

6. In Japan, we bow as ____________（……的一种标志）peace and friendship.

7. They ________________________（做关于……的研究） the differences of body language in different cultures recently.

8. Edison never gave up ________ (即使）he failed more than 1000 times.

9. In Chinese culture, we usually _________ a beautiful girl ____ a peacock（把……比喻成）.

10. We _______________ (为她送行) at the train station tonight.

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《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》PPT，第四部分内容：Summary:

We learn:

1.Some words:   British, kowtow, expression, spelling elevator, pronunciation, cent, cookbook totally

2. Some phrases: on the first floor, on the ground floor as well, all the time

3. Some sentences: 

(1)In America an elevator starts on the first floor, but in Britain it starts on the ground floor.

(2) Pronunciation of words and ways of speaking have changed as well.

We can:

1. Show the future by present continuous. 

2. Tell more about the history of English language.

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《Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures》PPT，第五部分内容：Assignment

Read 1a.

Memorize the useful expressions  and key sentences which we learn in this topic.

Finish Section D in your workbook.

Preview Section A in Topic 3.

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