1、Unit 3 Module 6 (August,2006)Welcome to the UnitQuestions:1.What does each of the following gestures mean?2.Do Chinese people use such gestures?3.Can you show us some other gestures?Guess the meaning of each gesture:1.A test on cultural awareness:Guess the meaning of the following gesture.Good luck
2、oreverything goes well.Someone must be crazy.I dont knowor I have no idea.I cant/didnt hear you.Thats enough or its all over for me.Thumb down sign indicates refusal or rejection.Something is a bit suspicious/odd here.Come here.OK in the USA.In Italy,Hello;in Malaysian,Come here.Oh,I forgot or a sig
3、n of surprise.Slow down,Relax,or Wait a second.Guess the meaning of each gesture:4.How do we Chinese usually greet each othernow?5.How do people from different countries greet each other?(Fill in the form)nationalityway of greetingThailandSouth AmericaThe Middle EastThe USADutchJapanput ones hands t
4、ogether/press ones palms together and bow slightlyhug each othertouch nosesshake hands firmlykiss on both cheeksbow to each otherPractice talking about cultural differences in pairs with the information in the form.You might follow the patterns below if you like.A:Its strange/interesting/fascinating
5、/funny that.What do you think?/How do you find it?/Whats your opinion about?B:I agree./I think its good manners/polite/acceptable to Well,I think its just like the way we Sorry I dont think so./Its bad manners/rude/notacceptable toDiscussion:1.Why do you think that we should learn cultural differenc
6、es between different nations?2.Which of the following words indicate the right attitudes towards cultural differences?To experience different cultures;to get a better understanding;to help strengthen relations with;to avoid unnecessary mistakes andembarrassment;to communicate freely and effectively,
7、to be a polite Person,etc.A.respect B.tolerate C.look down uponB.D.appreciate E.hate F.understand C.G.rejectABDFA guessing game:Match the idioms with its meaning.()1.With open arms.()2.To keep a straight face.()3.To put your heads together.()4.To be all ears.()5.To shrug something off.()6.To be in o
8、ver ones head.()7.To keep ones nose out of someones business()8.To pull a long face.()9.To let ones hair down.a.To disregarding sth.b.To be involved in a project that is too difficult.c.To act casually,to be oneself.d.To listen attentively.e.To work together with someone;to share information.f.Not t
9、o show ones true feeling;not to laugh under most circumstancesg.To show that one is annoyed.h.To pay attention to only ones own concerns.i.In a welcome and enthusiastic manner.ifedabhgcReadingPrediction According to the title of the unit Understanding each other,guess what the reading is mainly abou
10、t.While-reading questions:Skim to find the answers:1.What is the style of the text?2.What is the theme of the discussion?3.Which country is Waled from?4.Where does Peter come from?5.Does everyone in Brunei wear yellow?An internet chat room discussion.Cultural differences.Brunei.The UK.No.Yellow is t
11、he color for the royal family only.Scan 1.How many subjects of cultural differences are mentioned in the chat?2.What are they?3.Arrange them in right order.(Do C2 on p.36)4.How many examples are used in this passage and whats their function?Seven.Weddings,shoes,presents,USA/UK cultural differences;a
12、nd American celebration/Thanksgiving;colour of clothing;way of pointing(gestures)1.accumulate(L2)_2.unbelievable(L9)_3.embarrassing(32)_4.newly-weds(34)_5.souvenir(L35)_6.clarify(L36)_7.participate(L39)_8.bridegroom(L40)_Guessing from the context:a.A man who has just been marriedb.A thing you keep t
13、o help you remember a place or an eventc.Very difficult to believe and unlikely to be trued.Get or gather together,collecte.Make it clear or easier to understandf.Causing a feeling or awkwardness or shameg.People who have recently got marriedh.Take part,gets involved,join indcfgbeha1.Thanksgiving is
14、 held to celebrate the first harvest after the first European settlers went to live in the USA,so it is observed by both the American and the British people.2.At the thanksgiving dinner people usually have turkey.3.Its good manners for Americans as well the British to open the presents as soon as th
15、ey receive them.4.In Brunei it is polite to point to someone with ones first or index finger.5.In Italy,guests are expected to give presents to the newly-weds as a souvenir to remember the big day.6.In Brunei only the royal family are allowed to wear yellow clothes.7.Taking off ones shoes before ent
16、ering someones house is what both Brunei and Chinese cities have in common.FTTFFTTCheck up understanding:T/F statementsCheck up understandingAnswer the following questions:(pair work)1.What and by whom does Thanksgiving celebrate?2.What is the typical food eaten at Thanksgiving?3.In the west,when is
17、 the proper time to open a present?Why?4.Why do guests expect a present at a wedding in Italy?5.What cant you drink at a wedding in Brunei?6.What should you do instead of pointing with your first finger in Brunei?7.What customs do Chinese cities and Brunei have in common?Consolidation IComplete the
18、notes of the chat room discussion (see text book page 37)Even the UK and the USA seem to have different(1)_.American have something called(2)_,a festival which celebrates the first(3)_ of the settlers who went from(4)_ to the USA.British people do not(5)_ this and the British teachers in Brunei did
19、not understand what all the excitement was about for the American teacher.The differences between(6)_ in different countries were also discussed.It seems we need to understand cultural differences to avoid mistakes in communication,which could be(7)_.In other words,it is easy to misunderstand things
20、,so we need to know what is appropriate.For example,Westerners coming to the East do not know that we do not open(8)_in front of the person who gives them to us.Waledtold us that in Brunei it is(9)_ to point with your first finger and so they use their(10)_ instead.traditionsThanksgivingharvestEurop
21、ecelebrateweddingsembarrassingpresentsrudethumbConsolidation II(work in groups of four)Make a comparison between a western wedding and a traditional Chinese wedding.Such as How are they dressed?Where and how do they celebrate?Who are expected to give presents?Do they go to spend honeymoon?etc.Your w
22、riting must contain these words and expressions:1.accumulate;2.(not)the same as;3.be quite different from 4.in celebrate of5.Participate in 6.giveas a souvenir to 7.have a huge banquet to 8.serveChoose a representatives from each group to report to the whole class.Homework1.Write a short passage of
23、about 120 words to record what you have just discussed.2.Do Workbook exercises A1,A2,B1 and B2 on pages 116-117.Word PowerLearning tasks:Review the previous lesson;Learn something more about the English languageborrowed words;3.Language study(10 items)1.Match column A with column B()1.custom()2.part
24、icipate()3.account()4.adjust()5.remark()6.unbelievable()7.feast()8.clarify()9.concern()10.accumulateA.gradually collect sthB.that cannot be believedC.cause sth to become clear or easier to understandD.take part or become involved an activity in E.change sth slightly so that it will be right for useF
25、.generally accepted and long-established way of behavingG.unusually large and celebration mealH.things said or written as a commentI.be about somethingJ.report;descriptionFDJEHBGCIAII.Spelling according to definitions1.By delivering newspapers Tom has collected a small fortune.2.Whats the subject th
26、at you were discussing just now?3.I felt ashamed by his impolite remark about my clothes.4.Will you give your permission to your sons marriage?5.Its a suitable behavior to take off shoes before entering someones house in cities in China.6.You are kindly asked not to smoke here.7.Critics commented th
27、at the play was not original.8.The statue was cut out of stone.9.Britain was once ruled by France.10.She has great wishes of what university has to offer.accumulatedtopicapprovalembarrassedproperrequestedremarkedcarvedgovernedexpectationsIII.Complete the passage with suitable wordsThe other day our
28、English teacher r _ us to log on the internet to a_ as much information as we could on cross-cultural communication.At first we took it for granted that people in America and Britain shared exactly the same language and c_.It was totally out of our e_ to discover that cultural d between these two co
29、untries was u_.Americans c_ thanksgiving while many British people even dont even know what it is in c_ of.From then on,we began to form the h_ of noticing cultural differences so as to avoid m_ when we communicate with people of different n_.equestedccumulate ustomsxpectationifferencesnbelievableel
30、ebrateelebrationabitisunderstandingationalitiesRead the passage on page 38 and complete the following sentences:1.Many French words in English are linked to f_,c_,e_ and j_,such as r_,d_ and b_.2.From German,English borrowed many words for t_,mechanical e_,s_ and geological t_,such as c_,h_ and r_.3
31、.English got many Italian words connected to m_,the a_ and the m_.The examples words are o_ and c_.4.Words such as spices,chemicals,animals and much of the language of mathematics are p_ by A_.oodookingntertainmentobsentistestaurantalletoolsquipmentnackstermslockamburgerocketusicrtsilitaryperaolonel
32、rovidedrabicConsolidationComplete exercises C and D on page 39.Key to exercise C:(1)Italian(2)Arabic(3)cooking(4)restaurant(5)jobs(6)ballet(7)confetti(8)colonel(9)clock(10)rocket(11)German(12)hamburger(13)alcohol(14)zeroKey to exercise D1.slept like a log2.as cool as a cucumber3.as poor as a church
33、mouse4.as busy as a bee5.as strong as a horseAdd a supplemental reading passage here on borrowed words.to broad students horizon on the English language.1.believe;believe in2.join;join in;(participate in;take part in);attend3.Going to a wedding in Italy is different from going to one in the UK.4.sb.
34、get used to sth;sb.used to do sth;sth be used to do sth5.get married/hurt/caught/paid/held up6.after all;above all;in all;at all7.point withpoint topoint atpoint out8.take offtake ontake along.take up9.give up;give out;give in;give offLanguage practice1.believe feel sure of the truth of sth;accept w
35、hat one says as truebelieve in(sth/sb/doing sth)trust sth/sb;feel sure of the worth or truth of sth.;feel sure of the existence of sthComplete the following:1.I could hardly _ my eyes.2.You can _ him.Hell never let you down.3.Ive always _being broad-minded.4.Nowadays more and more Westerners begin t
36、o _ Chinese medicine.5.In ancient times,it was generally _ that the earth was the centre of the universe.6.By the way,do you _ God?believebelieve inbelieved inbelieve inbelievedbelieve in2.join+n.become a member of an organization (esp.an army,a party,a club,a society,etc)join in sth/doing sth or jo
37、in sb in sth/doing sth take part in or participate in activitiesattendbe present at;go regularly to(school,church,etc.Complete the following:1.Will you _ the game of playing chess?2.Sam _ the army during the Second World War.3.Lincoln _ an active _ in politics and was strongly against slavery.4.Ill
38、_ an important meeting tomorrow.5.Athletes from all over the world will _ the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.join injoinedtook partattendjoin intake part inparticipate in3.Going to a wedding in Italy is different from going toone in the UK.Here one is used to indicate a wedding in order to avoid repe
39、tition.Observe the following sentences and tell what each pronoun stands for:1.The coffee I bought yesterday seems stronger than that we usually drink.2.I dont want these green apples;I want the red ones.3.Please separate the books borrowed from school library from those bought by myself.(that refer
40、s to the coffee)(ones refers to apples)(those refers to the books)4.sb.get used to sth/doing sth(sb)get accustomed to sth/doing sth sb.used to do sth sb often did sth in the past,but no longer do it now sth be used to do sth This is the passive structure of“sb uses sth to do sth.Translate the follow
41、ing:我小时候常常六点就被叫起来。因此，我一直习惯早起。现在我用闹钟叫早。When I was little,I used to be asked to get up at six,so I have been used to getting up early.Now an alarm clock is used to wake me up in the morning5.get+past participle 1)used instead of“be”to form passive voiceEg.get hurt;get beaten;get dismissed;get killed;g
42、et damaged/get held up etc.2)used to refer to a certain state of sb/sthget married;get engaged;get caught in the rain;get paid;get dressed;get changed;get prepared;get started(ask students to pick out any of the above to make a sentence)6.after all in spite of what has been said,done or expected abo
43、ve all most important of all;especially in all altogether;as a total at all in any way;to any extend1.There were twelve of us _ for dinner.2.I want to buy a modern and comfortable house,but _ it should be in a quiet community.3.Dont be too hard on your son.Hes only a boy of five _.4.There are nothin
44、g _ to eat.in allabove allafter allat all7.point with aim or direct sth by using sth.point to/at direct ones attention at sb/sth point out draw attention to1.In the picture the lovely girl was pointing _ a tower in the distant _ her finger.2.The soldier pointed his gun _ the enemy and ordered him to
45、 put up his hands.towithat8.take off remove ones clothes,shoes etc.;(of a plane)leave the ground and begin to fly take on a)employ;b)begin to have a particular appearance;take up occupy space or time1.We cant buy the piano before we move into the new plat as it _ too much room.2.This is captain spea
46、king.Welcome on board.Our plane is to_ in ten minutes.3.With all the colorful lights and flags,the Taihu Square _ a festival air.takes uptake offtakes on9.give up stop doing sth;give out be tired out;hand out;send out(heat.)give in hand over sth to sb.;allow oneself to be defeated give off send out
47、smell,light,smoke,radiation etc.1.The doctors had given her _ but she made a remarkable recovery.2.The cooker is giving _ a funny smell.3.After such a long walk,my legs gave _ under me.4.Please give your examination papers _ to the teacher when youve finished.upoffoutin Grammar and UsageUnreal condi
48、tional clausesStep one:Observe the following sentences and tell Whether they are real or unreal conditional clauses:If we go on polluting the world,it wont be fit for us to live in.If you are busy doing your homework,I wont interrupt you.If you have finished cleaning the classroom,you can go home no
49、w.(Under these conditions,the things are sure to happen.)If there were a lot of good restaurants in the city,this would make it more attractive.(But there arent many good restaurantsnow.)If a lot of people spoke English,it would be very helpful for tourists.(But not many people can speak English now
50、.)typeif clausemain clauserealIf sb does sth/is doing sth/has done sth.Sb.will/shall/can do sth.imaginarypresentconditionsIf sb did/wereSb would/could/should might do sthStep II Summary:Step III.Complete the following sentences with proper verb forms:1.If he _(have)a permit,he could start his own bu
51、siness.2.If I _(be)you,I would stay away from the fight.3.If you _(go)to the exhibition,You _(enjoy)it.(But you are not likely to go.)4.If I _(know)her number,I could ring her up now.5.If you _(try)again,you _(may succeed).(But you are not going to try.)hadwerewentwould enjoyknewtriedmight succeedSt
52、ep VIRewrite the following using unreal conditional clauses:1.Football fans often fight,so many people stay away.2.He wont leave his bicycle outside at night.3.I cant open the door because I havent got the key.4.I have forgotten the massage,so I cant give it to her.5.Hes happy as no one interrupts h
53、im.Step VChoose one of the topics to practise using unreal conditional clause:1.Suppose you were an Englishman/Englishwoman,how could/might/should/would you live?(eat,drink,wear,live in,do,drive,speak,like,etc)2.If you had enough money,what would you like to do most?If he failed,he should try again.
54、(But he is not likely to fail.)If I dyed/were to dye my hair blue,everyonewould laugh at me.(But I wont dye it.)If it should clear up tomorrow,I would/could dosome washing.(but it is not likely to be fine tomorrow.)Step I Observe the following sentences and pay attention to the verb forms:typeif cla
55、usemain clauseimaginary futureconditionsIf sb did sth were to do sth should do sthSb would/could/should might do sthStep II Summary:Practice using the above sentence structure:Tell your partner what would you do if you were to study/should go to study in the UK next year?(eg.to prepare,to take;to bu
56、y;to save,to live,know,to speak,to eat,etc)If you were to be a teacher in the future,what/how.Step one:Observe the following sentences and pay attention to the verb forms:If you had listened to me you would not have lost all that money.I could have saved you a lot of trouble if you had written to me
57、.If you had applied earlier,you would have had your passport now.He might have given you some help if you had asked him.typeif clausemain clauseimaginay pastactionsIf sb had done sthSb would/could/should might have donesthStep II Summary:III.Complete the following sentences using proper verb forms:1
58、.If you had told me about it earlier,I _(be able)to help you.2.If you _(can come)with us,we would have been pleased.3.You _(not make)such a mistake if you had been more careful.Step VI Retell the following sentences:1.I had the ambition to win the match at the beginning,so I succeeded.2.I went abroa
59、d at an early age so I was able to adjust to the life there easily.3.The cage door was left open so the two tigers escaped.4.I made a lot of mistakes when I was in the UK as I had little idea about their culture.5.Peter didnt tell me so I didnt take my shoes off when I entered his house.6.I didnt ha
60、nd in my homework on cultural differences because I left it at home.Notice:We can also put should,were and had at the beginning of an unreal conditional clause.In this case,if is not needed and should be omitted.Rewrite the following:1.If you should meet him tomorrow,would you please tell him to com
61、e to see me.2.If the computer were to be used in agriculture,agricultural production could be greatly increased.3.If you had arrived ten minutes earlier,you might have met Dr.Brown himself._you _ him tomorrow,would you?_ the computers _ _ used in agriculture,_ you _ ten minutes earlier,you might hav
62、eShould meetWere to beHad arrivedHomework1.Complete the dialogue on page 40.2.Do exercises on page 41.3.Work book exercises C1&C2 on page 118.TaskStep I Accumulate informationStep II Rearrange the informationStep III Get familiar with the informationStep VI An example of a letter of apologyStep V Wr
63、ite a letter of apologyStep I Accumulate information1.Completing a text on page 42 by listening and then underline the phenomena that are puzzling:Tips on listening practice:Read the text first to know the topic of the text and predict the type of words you are like to hear.Look for clues from the c
64、ontext.Guess the words that might be used to fill in the blanks.Decide if it is content words or grammar words that you are listening for.2.Read the passage Taboo or not taboo that is the question”to find the solutions to the previous puzzles.Questions:1.What is a taboo?2.What are taboos usually abo
65、ut?3.Why should we know taboos of other cultures?4.How many customs are mentioned in the passage?5.What does the world While in the last sentence mean?Step II Rearrange the informationFill in the form with the information you hear and read:nationalitiestaboosmistakesIndianleft hand is dirtyshake wit
66、h left handIndiandont eat beef/worship cowsoffer the black pepper beefJapanesegive out many presentsor cards for people to appreciatejust put the present into the pocket without lookingMore different customsCanada&the USAIndonesiaKoreaMuslim countriesThailandDont arrive early if youre invited to som
67、eones home.Never point to anything with your foot.Dont pass somethigto an older person or superiorwith only one hand.Dont eat with your left hand.Never touch anyone except a child on the head.Step III Get familiar with the informationPair workAsk your partner questions about the accumulated informat
68、ion on cultural differences.You may begin your questions with such words:what,how,which,when,where,why,who,etc.Step VI an example of a letter of apology(Address)150 Renming Road(Date)Aug.25,2006(An opening)Dear Sir/Madam/Mr Smith/Mrs Green,(Body of the letter)1.Purpose of the letter I am/We are writ
69、ing to apologize/explain the misunderstandings2.An explanation Unfortunately,we didnt realize/understand that because in our culture we (A closing phrase to apologize again)Im/Were terribly sorry for(your name&signature)Sincerely yours,Peter BrownStep V Write a letter of apologyFollow the example an
70、d use the information you have accumulated to write a letter of apology.ProjectStep I Collect information(individual work)Step II Divide the project work in groups of fourStep III Work in groups of four to compose a page of the reference book Go on ethnic experience tours to Make a reference book Pr
71、eparations:Read passages on pp 47-48to meet the Inuit people in Canada;to see Aborigines in Australia;to visit the Maoris in New Zealand;to contact some native American Indians.Fill in the form to collect informationInuitAboriginesMaorisAmerican Indiansclothingfoodcollect food,hunt lizards&snakesshe
72、ltertransportentertainmentbelief/religionpeoplecustoms/topicsStep Ianimal skinsmeat:animals,birds&fishigloos,tentsdog sled&canoefeast,gatheringdrummingdancingswap storiesjewellery,tools&instrumentowl clawswolf bones bird skullsbelieve in animal spiritsCeremonies dancing&singingGreat Ancestral Spirit
73、sdidgeridoos&boomerangsongs,dance(haka)carving;weavingNight fishingGod of the forest&God of the seawooden housefish&kumarathe great spirita tent calledteepeebuffalo skin&a feather headdressthe Sun Dancesmoke a peace pipeBow&arrow competitionroasted buffalo cooked over an open fireStep II Divide the
74、project work in groups of fourQuestions:1.What minority culture do your group want to research?2.What topics do you want to talk about in your project?3.Where can you find information on these topics?4.Who will be responsible for searching for the requested information?5.Who will write up the inform
75、ation?6.Who will draw or collect the pictures?7.Who will present your work to the class?Step III Work in groups of four to compose a page of the reference book1.Put all the pictures and text together.2.Choose a representative to report the project to the whole class.3.Evaluate the project.Criteria of evaluation:a)Language fluency 40 scoresb)Information accuracy 30 scoresc)Report well-organized 30 scoresSelf assessmentEither take a regular unit test or design an open ending test to make a survey on how well the students work on this unit.
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