1. Unit 3 Topic2 Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures Section C Class One, Grade Nine

2. Do you know the meaning of the following gestures ? I’m puzzledCalm down. It’s a secret. I’m just kidding.

3. Ok quiet victory! Do you know the meaning of the following gestures ? I love you Good job!/ well done stop

4. In China, people shake hands. When people meet each other…

5. In Japan, people bow. When people meet each other…

6. In Russia, France and Arab countries, people kiss each other. When people meet each other… Different countries have different cultures.

7. Spring Festival Christmas

9. In Chinese cultureIn western cultures long life /happiness positive meanings negative meanings bat a symbol ofbad luck stand for

10. Worse than pigs and dogs a running dog

11. (1)What’s the best title of this passage? A. Animals and Plants B. China and Foreign Countries C. Different cultures, different meanings D. Positive and Negative Meanings (2) Can you find out the main idea of each paragraph ? Paragraph 1:_____________________________ Paragraph 2~3:___________________________ Paragraph 4:_____________________________ Task 1 Fast reading

12. (2) Can you find out the main idea of each paragraph ? Paragraph 1: Paragraph 2~3: Paragraph 4: Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures. Words about animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. Some things have similar meanings in Chinese culture and western cultures topic sentence

13. There are _________ between Chinese culture and western cultures. Some words are used ____________ in different cultures. Task 2 Detailed reading differences differently Read Paragraph 1 and fill in blanks different adj. differently adv. difference n.

14. 丧家犬 疯狗 走狗 狗拿耗子 多管闲事 a homeless dog a mad dog a running dog a dog catching a mouse Read paragraph 2 carefully and find the meaning of each phrase about dogs

15. You are a lucky dog. Every dog has its day. you are a lucky person. each person has good luck at times. = Sometimes 有时；间或

16. Old cat an old woman with a bad temper( 脾气）

17. 1.It's raining cats and dogs. 2.a cat-and-dog life 3.as strong as a horse 4.Love me, love my dog 5.The cat weeping over the dead mouse 6. A lion in the way A. 爱屋及乌 B. 争争吵吵的日子 C. 拦路虎 D. 猫哭耗子假慈悲； E. 力大如牛 F. 倾盆大雨 Match the following phrases with the correct Chinese meanings.

18. dragon

19. 1. Dragons were regarded as strong and magical creatures in ancient times in China. 2. People in ancient times compared themselves to dragons. 3.In western cultures, dragons stand for hope and good luck. 4. Heroes in western cultures killed dragons to protect people because they are considered to be dangerous animals. Read Paragraph 3 and mark T (True) or F (False) ( 1)regard sb/sth as … 把 …. 当 做 … 视某人 / 物为 … 相当 consider sb/sth as … think of sb/sth as… 那个小男孩把林小姐当成了他的妈妈。. The little boy regarded Miss Lin as his mother compare…to… 把 …… 比作 …… compare…with… 把 …… 和 …… 作比较 (1) 他在诗中把那姑娘比喻成月亮。 He ________ the girl ____ the moon in the poem. (2) 如果把你的工作和她的工作作比较，你就会发现她的好很 多。 If you ___________________________, you’ll find hers is much better. comparedto compare your work with hers Consider 认为，以为 他的决定被认为是错误的。 Consider doing sth 考虑做某事 我正考虑换工作。 His decision is considered to be wrong. I’m considering changing my job.

20. Lilyis regarded as a symbol of bad luck or death in Britain. Not only some words about animals but also plants have different meanings in different cultures.

21. 1. Does the rose have similar meanings in Chinese culture and western cultures? 2.What does the rose stand for? Read Paragraph 4 and answer questions

22. 1. Does the rose have similar meanings in Chinese culture and western cultures? 2.What does the rose stand for? Read Paragraph 4 and answer questions Yes, it does It’s regarded as a symbol of love. And it also stands for peace, courage and friendship.

23. Plant and animal In Chinese cultureIn western culture dog dragon rose honest, and good friends of humans; has positive meanings strong and magical creatures dangerous animals stands for love, peace, courage and friendship negative meanings stands for love, peace, courage and friendship 1c Complete the table based on 1a. You can also add something else. Retell the text based on the table you filled in. Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures (beginning) When we pay attention to the cultural meanings of words, we will understand them better. (conclusion)

24. Colors are also used differently in different cultures. In Chinese cultureIn western culture good luck /happiness cruelty( 残酷的行 为）, blood

25. 1. The young man is new and he is still green at his job, you must help him. A. new, inexperienced B. be skilled in his job. 2.Cruelty ( 残忍行为 ) to animals really make me see red. A. angry B. feel sick 3. To avoid( 避免 ) making Mr. Green sad, I had to tell him a white lie. I didn’t tell him his wife’s death. A. a joke B. a lie told to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. 4. Adam is a yellow man. If you stand up ( 顶撞 ) to him, he ‘ll be back down.( 放弃） A. cruel B. afraid Choose the similar meanings of the underline words.

26. 5. She is blue today because he was told his father was seriously ill. A. sad B. happy 6.He was the black sheep of the family, none of us like him. A. a person who behaves badly B. a kind person 7. My grandpa grows wonderful tomatoes; he has green fingers. A. he hurt his fingers. B. be good at planting plants

27. DISCUSSION There are a lot of differences between Chinese culture and western cultures, especially some words. Discuss in groups, and report it in class. Animals Plants Colors Numbers …