1、Unit 1 Other countries,other culturesWelcome to the unitIf each picture represents one country in the world,which countries do you think of?Why do you think that the images in these pictures represent those countries?Lead-inJapan Holland Which countries do you think of?Oriental cherryTulip Japan Ind
2、ia Which countries do you think of?Which countries do you think of?Korea China Which countries do you think of?Japan China Which countries do you think of?India New Zealand Which countries do you think of?Japan India Which countries do you think of?China New Zealand Which countries do you think of?R
3、ussia Arabian countriesWhich countries do you think of?France Egypt Which countries do you think of?The USAMarinaWhich countries do you think of?Greece ItalyWhich countries do you think of?IraqCambodia Wat and Angkor ThomWhich countries do you think of?Egypt Italy Which countries do you think of?Ita
4、ly The USAWhich countries do you think of?Russia Denmark Look at the pictures below and try to guess which countries they represent.Picture talking Who are the people in the picture?They are Mounties,or the royal Canadian Mounted Police.They are also known as the RCMP.What do you know about them?The
5、 RCMP was originally called North-West Mounted Police,which was formed in 1873.In 1920,it was renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.In the past,horses were used as a means of transport by the police in Canada.Now,various modern facilities are used instead.The official motto of the force is Uphol
6、d the right.Why do you think the Mounties represent Canada?The Mountie is one of the most recognizable Canadian symbols as it was always featured in Hollywood movies,especially between the 1920s and the 1940s.What other things can you think of to represent Canada?Maple trees Niagara Fallsthe CN Towe
7、rWhat is the man in the picture?The man is a beefeater,or the Yeomen Warder of Her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London.This man guards the Queens jewels.What do beefeaters do?In the past,the beefeaters looked after the prisoners in the London Tower and guarded the British crown je
8、wels.Now,they no longer safeguard the Queens jewels.Instead they are ceremonial guardians who act as tour guards.This man guards the Queens jewels.What do you know about beefeaters?It is said that the word beefeater came from French buffetier,which refers to the guard protecting the kings food in th
9、e palace of French kings.This man guards the Queens jewels.Why do you think a beefeater represent the UK?Beefeaters have a long history.In 1485,King Henry VII set up the first beefeaters as his bodyguards.Beefeaters are also famous for their uniforms.This man guards the Queens jewels.What other thin
10、gs can you think of to represent the UK?Big BenStonehenge Sherlock HomesWhat can you see in the picture?The Sydney Opera House.This modern opera house has become the symbol of a modern city.What does this opera house look like?A group of seashells.This modern opera house has become the symbol of a m
11、odern city.Where is it?Which country does it stand for?In Sydney.It stands for Australia.This modern opera house has become the symbol of a modern city.Why has this opera house become a symbol of Australia?It represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance.This magnificent buildi
12、ng was constructed between 1957 and 1973 and has attracted famous performers from all around the world.This modern opera house has become the symbol of a modern city.What other things can you think of to represent Australian?Koala kangaroo Gold beaches What are the two skyscrapers called?Marina City
13、.Where are they located?In Chicago,the USA.Everything is bigger in this country,including the skyscrapers!What do you know about Marina City?This magnificent complex was designed by Bertrand Goldberg and constructed between 1959 and 1964.Everything is bigger in this country,including the skyscrapers
14、!This is a 36,000,000-dollar project in the heart of Chicago.The 60-storeyed twin towers were built on only 3 acres of land.It can accommodate 450 apartments and 450 cars in each of the twin towers.It is called the city within a city.Do you think Marina City is an icon of the city of Chicago or even
15、 an icon of the USA?Why or why not?Everything is bigger in this country,including the skyscrapers!Yes.The complex is a symbol of the city due to its unique shape.They represent the great success in designing,engineering and construction.What other things can you think of to represent the USA?The sta
16、tue of libertyThe white houseHollywood If you had to choose a symbol to represent China,What would you choose?Why?DiscussionSymbols of ChinaSymbols of ChinaSymbols of ChinaSymbols of ChinaSymbols of ChinaWhy are Friendlies chosen as Official Mascots(吉祥物)of the 2008 Olympic Games?What do they represe
17、nt for?Street InterviewFish PandaOlympic FlameTibetan Antelope SwallowThey carry a message of friendship and peace-and blessings from China-to children all over the world.Why is it chosen as Beijing Olympic Emblem?What does it represent for?Beijing Olympic Emblem(会徽)Street InterviewHomework书面表达 2008年北京奥林匹克运动会会徽(emblem)是中国人为奥运大家庭奉献的杰作。假设你是李华,请你写一篇120词左右的短文,把这个会徽介绍给一位美国朋友(Neo)。内容要点：1.鲜红的色彩表达中国文化特有的热情气氛;2.中国书法(calligraphy);3.人形体现奥林匹克精神；4.“京”字的含义。
