Reading(1)：Cultural differences精品学案

Teaching procedures: Lead-in: M6Unit 3

Understanding each other Reading (1)

Cultural differences 1. How do Chinese people greet each other in formal situations?

2. Why do people in different countries greet each other in different ways? Try to match greeting way with proper countries.

Task 1 Skimming 1.

Who are involved in this conversation? Where are they from? What is the theme of the conversation? Characters Countries Theme

Task 2 Reading strategy understanding the use of examples ●Examples are often used : 1. to _______________ 2. to________________ 3. as _____________________ ●

In this conversation, examples are used to_____________________________.

Task 3 Scanning Tick out the examples mentioned in the conversation. 1.

greeting ways 2.

receiving presents 3.

eye contact 4.

wedding ceremonies 5.

colors 6.

pointing gestures 7.

taking off shoes before entering a house 8.

Bonfire Night

Task 4 Detailed reading Example 1: receiving presents (Line7-13) In the _____ , it’s

______ not to open a present when someone ______you one because people like to see _____ the person reacts.

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Example 2: wedding ceremonies(L17-32) In _________ (Line17-22.): What do the following pictures mean in Korean weddings? rooster :_______________________________

________________________________ hen

:_______________________________

______________________________ lay eggs

:_______________________________

In _______ (Line23-32) True or False 1.The bridegroom and bride have to sit in different areas at the wedding reception in Brunei . 2. People in Brunei celebrate the wedding by singing and dancing throughout the night.

3. People can have food, soft drinks ,tea, coffee and alcohol at the wedding reception in Brunei.

Example 3 (line35-37) : pointing gesture People in most countries

point with their__________. However, in Brunei

To avoid causing ________They use _____________ In Brunei, they think it’s funny watching new foreign teachers trying to _________ to pointing with _______ instead of first finger.

Example 4: shoes (Line38-40) We should get our shoes ______ _____ before _________ someone’s house, which is the same in most

cities in China. Therefore, we have no _________ getting accustomed/used to it while it is difficult for many ___________.

Example 5 (Line46-52) : Bonfire Night Date

Events Typical food Popularity

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Summary

The information Ma Li has collected from the five aspects 1. Different

________ to the presents 2. Different

wedding ____________

3. Different

_______

gestures 4. Different customs about ______ 5. Different ________

Task 5 Consolidation Customs are different in different parts of the world. Learning about cultural differences is a good way to understand more about each other.

The British teacher opened the present as (1)____ as he received it. It’s (2)____ for an Englishman not to open a present when he receives one.

In Korea, at a wedding ceremony, they have a (3)____ hen to (4)______ good luck for the marriage and a rooster to (5) ____ bad spirits(6) ____ from the ceremony. When the hen lays an egg during the ceremony, everyone congratulates the couple because it is considered very lucky. In Brunei, at wedding receptions, men and women have to sit in separate areas—the men with the (7)___________

and the women with (8)____ .Food, soft drinks, tea and coffee are served, but alcohol is not permitted .

In Brunei, people use thumb to point. It’s funny to watch a foreigner trying to (9)_____

_____ doing that. And people have to take off their shoes before entering someone’s house. Many foreigners have trouble (10)_______

____________________

____ it.

In the UK, people have a festival—Bonfire Night, but Americans are not familiar with it. During the festival , there are large fires and fireworks. There are parties and people eat(11) ____ ____ and other food cooked over the fire.

Task 6 Short discussion 1. Why do we need to learn about other cultures’ tradition? (Pair work)

2. Which of the following words indicate the right attitudes towards cultural differences? A.

respect

B. tolerate C. look down upon D. appreciate

E. hate

F. understand

G. refuse

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Task 7: Group work Supposing your American friend will come to China and stay for a week, will you pay the fee (费用)for him? Why?

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Task 7:Conclusion

Cultures vary from country to country. Different places have different customs. Therefore, we should take appropriate attitudes towards the differences in culture and customs. We should respect ,tolerate, understand and appreciate them.

The best way to behave well in different countries is to remember the rule: When in Rome , do as Romans do. Only in this way can we live a harmonious and better life in the world.

Task8: Homework: 1. Go through the text and underline some key words and sentences. 2. Finish the exercises on Part C1, C2, D and E.

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