1. Module 6 Unit 3 Understanding Each Other
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Jinsha Middle School Zhou Weiwei

2. South America
Japan
Middle East
Thailand
The USA
Netherland

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

4. Predict what will be discussed in the article .
Cultural
differences

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. hitchhiking
get a ride
victory
love

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

15. 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

16. 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

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

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Show your report

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. Homework
Improve your composition.

24. Thank you