Unit 3 Understanding each other Reading 高二牛津版模块六

Check students’ homework by asking students to present what they have found about cultural differences. Presentation

1.Do you know something about different cultures in some foreign countries? 2.Are you confused about their behavior? 3. How can we overcome these cultural obstacles? Brainstorming:

1. Which country is Waled from? Waled is from Brunei. 2. Where does Peter come from? Peter comes from the UK. 3. What does Ma Li think about learning about cultural differences? She thinks that it is a good way to understand more about each other. Fast reading

Reading strategy: understanding the use of examples Examples are often used and serve several purposes. They can be used to explain concepts and ideas, to support arguments and as interesting stories.

In the conversation above, an example is used to explain the concept of cultural differences, for example: ‘ I have fond childhood memories of Bonfire Night, but my American friends are not familiar with that particular festival’.

There is also an interesting story about cultural differences, i.e., ‘The British teacher who opened the present as soon as he received it at the end-of-the term ceremony.’ Understanding the use of examples can help us understand a text.

Careful reading 1. In the West, when is the polite time to open a present? Why? In the west, it is polite to open a present when someone gives you one. Because people want to see the person’s reaction.

2. What should you do instead of pointing with your first finger in Brunei? Pointing with your thumb.

2. What should you do instead of pointing with your first finger in Brunei? Pointing with our thumb.

Answers to C1 on page F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T

Fill in the blanks Ma Li has to do her homework on ________ differences. So she goes online to chat with others and find some ____________ she needs. She gets to know English and American people have ___________ differences in culture even though they both speak English. cultural information unbelievable

For example, the British may be ________ when Americans talk about Bonfire Night. There are different _________ in the West and the East when they get presents. Westerners like to open them immediately. puzzled reactions

Though there are ___________ between wedding __________ in the west, there are also differences between different western countries. In Brunei, a male guests has to sit with the ____________ and the other similarities traditions bridegroom

men and a _______ guest has to be with the bridge and the other women in a different area. What’s more, if you go to Brunei, you should point with your _______ instead of your index finger. Appropriate _________ is always welcome. So remember when in Rome, do as the ________ do. female thumb behavior Romans

1. Do you like online chat? Why or why not? 2. Do you think it is really a good way to know more things and make more friends? Discussion

What might happen if people had no idea of other countries’ cultures? Further thinking

1. accumulate: (1)get (sth) in this way 积累, 聚积 （某物） ; 聚集而成（某事物） : My savings are accumulating interest. 我的储蓄不断生息。 (2 ) n. accumulation accumulation of knowledge Language points:

（ 1 ） accumulate v. 往往指一点一 点地连续积累 只有通过努力工作，你才能积累一大 笔财富。 Only by working hard may you accumulate a big fortune.

（ 2 ） collect, gather 通常表示 “ 收集 ” Why do you collect stamps? He is gathering materials for a new book.

2. all the time 一直 after a time 过了一段时间 ahead of time 提前 as time goes on 随着时间的推移 at a time 一次 at all times 一直 at no time 决不

at one time （过去）有个时期 at times 有时 in no time 立刻，很快 many a time 多次，常常 take one’s time 从容进行，不慌不忙

3. native He is a native of Beijing. (1) 当地人，土著 (2) adj. 出生地的，当地人的 native speakers 生来就说某种语 言的人 Her native language is Chinese. 她的母语是汉语。

(3) native to ( 指动植物等）原产于某地的 Nowadays, we can find many plants native to America, such as tobacco and potatoes.

4. You can see examples of cultural differences in the traditions that… （ 1 ） difference n. 差别，差异 A musician can appreciate small differences in sounds. A 和 B 在某方面的不同之处 the differences between A and B in sth.

辨别 A 和 B 的不同 tell the difference between A and B 对 …… 有 / 没有 / 有些影响 make a/no/some …differences to sb./sth.

（ 2 ） tradition n. 传统； 惯例；传说 这一决定完全打破了以往的惯例。 This decision represents a complete break with tradition. by tradition 按照传统 in the tradition of 具有 …… 风格

按照传统风俗， 4 月 1 日可以开恶 作剧的玩笑。 By tradition, people play practical jokes on 1 April. traditional adj. 传统的，惯例的 It is traditional to do sth. 做某事是传统 Tradition says/runs that … 据传说 ……

5. He gets quite excited whenever it comes to this topic. (1)whenever 引导让步状语从句可与 no matter when 互换；类似还有 whoever, wherever, however, whatever 等。 No matter who knocks, don’t open the door. = Whoever knocks, don’t open the door. 无论谁想要这票，我都给他。 I’ll give my ticket to whoever wants it.

(2) come to 1) 谈到，变成（某状态，阶段）， 想到，无被动 我对政治一无所知。 When it comes to politics I know nothing.

我猛然想起了这首歌的歌词。 Suddenly the words of the song came to me. 2 ) come to one’s senses 苏醒 3) come to sth. 共计，等于

Most of us know we should cut down on fat, but knowing such things isn’t much help when it ______ shopping and eating. A.refers to B. speaks of C. focuses on D. comes to D

come about 发生（不及物） come across ( 偶然）发现 / 遇见 come along 一道来；进展 come from 出生于；来自于 come on 来吧；快点；加油 come out 出来；出版；开花；结果 come up 走近；出现；发芽；被提出 come up with 提出，提供 come 相关短语

6. celebration in celebration of 为了庆祝 ( 相当于 to celebrate) a celebration of 对 …… 的颂扬、赞美 have/hold a celebration 举行庆祝会 celebrated adj. 著名的 celebrator n. 庆祝者

将举办一个聚会来庆祝琼和戴夫的结 婚 40 周年。 There will be a party in celebration of Jane and Dave’s 40th anniversary. 她最近的一部影片颂扬了母性。 Her latest film is a celebration of motherhood.

All the teachers and students____ National Day with a party. A. celebrated on B. celebrated C. congratulated on D. congratulated B

7. do with (1) 常与 could, can 连用， “ 想要需 要 ” (2) 与 what 连用， “ 对待，处理 ” I forget what I did with the letter. (3) 与 …… 无（有）关 have nothing/something to do with

8. deal with (1) 与 …… 相处 He knows well how to deal with children. ( 2) 对待，对付 (3) 处理 (4) 涉及，交易

10.Well, it’s what we do in the West. what we do in the West 为 what 引 导的名词从句，在句中作表语。 照相机是我最想要的生日礼物。 A camera is what I would most like for my birthday.

11. similarity n. (1) 类似；相似 [U] 那两个报告极其相似，这意味着它们出 自一人的手笔。 The similarity between the two reports suggests that one person wrote both. (2) 相似点 [C] similarities in/of style adj. similar be similar to sth./sb. be similar in sth. The two houses are similar in size.

12. adjust v. 适应；整理；校准 adjust sth. 调整，调节 adjust to doing sth. 适应做某事 adjust oneself to doing sth. 使自己适应做某事 adjustment n. adjustable adj. 可调节的，可调整的

我的手表快了，我得把它校准。 I must adjust my watch; it’s fast. 他使自己很快适应了这个国家炎热 的气候。 He adjusted himself very quickly to the heat of the country.

13. take off (1) 脱掉 ( 衣服） He took off his clothes and got into the bath. (2) 起飞 The plane took off at 8:30 a.m. (3) 事业腾飞 Her singing career has just begun to take off.

take away 除掉，带走 take back 收回 take down 取下，拆除，记下 take in 吸收，理解，欺骗，改小 take on 呈现，接纳 take over 接管，管理 take up 举起，拿起；占据，从事 take out 取出 take 相关短语

Homework Review the language points in this passage.