Module 6 Unit 3 Understanding Each Other ---Reading (1) Jinsha Middle School Zhou Weiwei

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Why do people in different countries greet each other in different ways? Cultural differences

Predict what will be discussed in the article . Cultural differences

Fast-reading 1.Read the whole passage and choose the topics mentioned in the interview. 1. Greeting ways 2. Receiving presents 3. Clothes and eating 4. Wedding ceremonies 5. Pointing gestures 6. Meanings of Colors 7. Common practice before entering a house 8. Bonfire Festival

Five topics 1.Receiving a gift 2.Wedding ceremony 3. Pointing gestures 4.Common practice before entering the house 5. Bonfire Festival

Why? Detailed- reading Topic 1: Receiving presents In the west, when is the polite time to open a present? Why? the British the American open presents as soon as he receives them do the same To see the receiver’s reaction Why? It’s strange not to open a gift

Topic 2: Wedding ceremonies In Korea a live rooster To _______ bad spirits ______ drive away a live hen To ______ good luck ensure Considered to be very lucky

What foods are considered lucky and best wishes in a Chinese wedding? Date Peanut Longan lotus seeds

Topic 2: Wedding ceremonies Wedding in Brunei Read the sentences below and decide whether they are (T) or (F) according to the conversation. The bridegroom and bride have to sit in separate areas at the wedding reception in Brunei. 2. People in Brunei celebrate the wedding by singing and dancing throughout the night. 3. They serve food, soft drinks, tea and alcohol at wedding reception.

What are differences between a Chinese wedding and that in Brunei? Bride and bridegroom sit together. Alcohol is served . People set off fireworks in celebration of a wedding.

Topic 3: Pointing gesture People in most countries point with their first finger. However, in Brunei It will cause ________ offence They use thumb

hitchhiking get a ride victory love

Topic 4: Common practice before entering the house take off In Brunei, people _________ their shoes before going into someone’s house.

light large fires ______________ Topic 5: Bonfire Festival Date Events light large fires ______________ Typical food Nov. 5th gather around have a party set off fireworks hot dog

When in Rome , do as the Romans do Discussion: What’s the benefits of learning about cultural differences? to understand more about each other; to avoid misunderstandings; to broaden our horizons; to strengthen relationship with others; to adapt ourself to foreign countries more easily to help learn foreign languages better When in Rome , do as the Romans do

Reading strategy What are the functions of examples ? Explaining concepts Supporting arguments Being used as interesting stories

Writing Supposing you are a homestay, you’re going to introduce the Spring Festival to David, an exchange student from the UK, who is not only very interested in Chinese culture, but also will spend the Spring Festival in China for the first time in his life.

Hi, David, I am glad to introduce the Spring Festival to you Hi, David, I am glad to introduce the Spring Festival to you. It falls on the first day of the first month of our Chinese lunar calendar. (events/activities) ______________________________________________________________________________________ (typical foods) ____________________________________________________________________________________ The Spring Festival is great fun. Welcome to my home to experience this merry festival together.

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Possible sample: The Spring Festival falls on the first day of the first month of our Chinese lunar calendar. It has been enjoying the greatest popularity in our country. The activities to celebrate the Spring Festival vary from places to places, however, the following practices are very common. First of all, we clean our houses, hang spring couplets on the door and set off fireworks to drive bad luck away. Besides, children receive a red pack of money to ensure good luck. In addition, we have a wider range of choices, such as visiting our relatives or friends.

We Chinese attach much importance to the get-together feast on the Spring Festival’s Eve. We eat noodles, dumplings, rice balls, fish, chicken, candies and nuts and so on, which symbolize wealth, abundance, long life and good luck. The Spring Festival is great fun. Welcome to my home to experience this merry festival together.

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