1、The meaning of colourWelcome to the unitThe world is full of colors.Without color,the world would be a far less interesting place.Which color do you like best and why?RedOrangeYellowGreenCyanBluePurpleOf all the colors,I prefer red color.Because,as far as I am concerned,red can represent many things
2、 and has many symbolic meanings in China.Usually,Chinese like to associate happy and successful things with red.For instance,in Chinese there are phrases such as“红利”、“红火”、“红包”(to express happy or fortunate tings)“披红”、“开门红”、“满堂红”(to express successful things or good wishes for the future).Also,as we
3、all know,our national flag,to which we salute every day,is five-star red flag.The red color of the flag represents the revolution,the blood and lives of revolutionary martyrs.There are many other examples of the red colors popularity in China.So,in my opinion,red is the most widely-used color in chi
4、na and its my favorite color.Discussion:What does red,yellow,blue or another color mean?Red signifies the choleric temperament.Redis generally taken to be the color of life,of the glowing sun and of fire.Love and joy,rage and anger are the polar values of the color red.Red is said to make the blood
5、boil,to increase the pulse rate,to raise the blood pressure and the rate of breathing.Red is also the color of desire.Red generally supports the circulatory functions and is applied with success to combat anemia,asthma,diseases of the larynx,certain skin diseases and chronic coughs.RedYellow is the
6、symbol of the sun at the zenith.Yellow is the brightest of all colors.In the psychology of colors,yellow stands for detached serenity.Yellow reflects light in all directions,thereby creating an impression of liberation;it cancels out any feeling of heaviness or oppression.Professor Luscherwrites tha
7、t the color yellow drives us forward towards new,modern frontiers,and that it is therefore future oriented.YellowBlue is the color of peace and infinity.Blue profoundly calms and relaxes us.Our bodies and minds are conveyed to a state of peace,repose and softness.Blue Orange is the color of cheerful
8、ness and gaiety.Being a color mixed from red and yellow,it stands for kind-heartedness and warm-heartedness of an individual.Orange symbolizes the rising sun;it makes us alert and cheerful.It causes stimulation,warmth and happiness.Orange fills us with joy and cheerfulness.It affects both our bodies
9、 and our minds.OrangeIn our daily life,people often can imagine something from a certain kind of color.So,have a try and tell your classmates,what can you imagine from the following colors(use some adjectives to describe it)?colorWhat you imaginecolorRed Orange excited,enthusiastic,noble happy,energ
10、etic,active colorWhat you imaginecolorYellow Purple Green Blue Gray Black bright,hopeful,joyfulmysterious,gentle,elegantpeaceful,comfortable,freshwise,outgoing,fresh depressed,pessimistic,serious,calm,firmLook at the pictures and answer questions:1.What is this building?2.Can you describe the nation
11、al flags of any particular country?3.Why does each country have its own national flag with its own pattern and colors?1.It is the United Nations Headquarters in New York,the USA2.Each country has a unique culture,tradition and history.The pattern and colors of the national flags are chosen to symbol
12、ize these elementsGerman Indonesia Canada 1.Do you know what the name the flower is?Tulip 2.Can you say something about the flower?The tulip was originally a wild flower,growing in Central Asia.It was introduced in Western Europe and the Netherlands in the 17th century.Now it is the national flower
13、of Netherlands.Why do you think people like tulips?Many people like tulips because of their bright colors,dramatic flames and frilly petals.Tulips have become a huge business in the Netherlands.What are the colors red and white always used in western cultures?What are the colors red and white always
14、 used for in East?White is the traditional color for wedding in the West,while in the East,it is red.Beijing Opera1.What colors are used for different roles in Chinese opera?2.What do the terms sheng dan jing and chou in Beijing opera refer to?1.In Chinese opera,differently colored faces represent d
15、ifferent personalities.For example,red means bravery and loyalty.White represents cunning.Black suggests fierceness or violence.2.These are four different types of roles in Beijing opera.shengand dan are the positive male and female roles.jing refers to the supporting role.chou is the clown of someo
16、ne who has negative features.A Brief Introduction of Beijing OperaBeijing opera,which has existed for over 200 years,is a national treasure for Chinese people.It is usually involves interesting make-up and magnificent costumes.Despite being called Beijing opera,its birthplace is not in Beijing but i
17、n Anhui and Hubei.Today,this traditional art form is becoming less popular because the young generation seems to have difficulty understanding the unique performances.Discussion:1.Can you think of any examples of the use of a particular color on a special occasion?For example,during the Chinese New
18、Year,people always wear red clothes,as red is believed to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck in the coming year.Chinese people also wear red for traditional Chinese weddings.In this case,red means something happy.However,for funerals,people choose to wear black or white clothes rather than
19、red clothes,because people believe red shows disrespect towards the dead.2.Think of a foreign country.What color do you associate with that country?Why?In my opinion,Spain is associated with red.The Spanish people are so enthusiastic and energetic that they remind me of a burning red fire.Also,a mat
20、ador,or bullfighter,uses a piece of blood red cloth to excite or danger the bull.The Spanish women seem to be very fiery and full of life when they dancing the famous dance,the flamenco.Their red skirts seem to move like dancing flames,so bright and joyful.3.What color would you choose to represent
21、your character?Why?White is the most proper color to represent me.Unlike when mixing colored paint,when colored lights are mixed together,the result is white light.White light is the product of every color in the light spectrum,and this reflects how I see myself.I am a person with many qualities and
22、 positive characteristics.Just like white light,I am the product of multiple influences,such as my family,teachers and friends.1.Can you think of any examples of the use of a particular color on a special occasion?(P33)1).particularadjective special or single,or this and not any other 特别的，特殊的Is ther
23、e a particular restaurant youd like to eat at?What in particular(=special things)did you like about the last apartment that we saw?particularly adverb very or very much;especially 特别地，特殊地Were particularly interested in hearing from people who are fluent in both Spanish and English.particular(CAREFUL
24、)adjective wanting to make choices carefully because you are not easily satisfied 挑剔的，在意的Shes very particular about what she eats.2.The tulip comes in many different colors and is the national flower of the Netherlands.(p33)1).comeverb I to move or travel toward the speaker or with the speaker 走近、靠近
25、Are you coming over to my house tonight?The man is coming to fix the dryer this ing 即将到来的adjective We look forward to even greater success in the coming e常用短语及用法:come across to find(something or someone)by chance 偶然遇见，发现He came across some old love letterscome up withto suggest or think of(an idea o
26、r plan)提出Reublinger came up with a great idea for the ad e at to move quickly toward(someone)to attack them 袭击He came at me with a e byto obtain(something)获得，得到A good boss is not so easy to come by.Id like to know how she came by that black e off(SUCCEED)to happen as planned or to succeed 取得成功I thou
27、ght the party came off really e on to move or act quickly or more quick 催促，鼓励Come on-were going to be late if you dont hurry!You can also say come on to express annoyance or lack of belief:Oh,come on!You dont expect me to give up my bed for him?come to to become conscious again after an accident or
28、medical operation 苏醒过来She sat by the childs bedside until he came to.to reach(a particular point)达到，提到His hair comes down to his shoulders.We havent come to a decision on the matter e true If something you desire comes true,it happens:实现Id always dreamed of owning my own home and now my dream has co
29、me trueHow come 口语：怎么会的How come you got invited and I didnt(=Why did that happen)?1.（2006天津）Most of us know we should cut down on fat,but knowing such things isnt much help when it _ shopping and eating.A.refers to B.speaks of C.focuses on D.comes to2.（2006湖南）Its already 10 oclock I wonder how it _
30、that she was two hours late on such a short trip.A.came over B.came out C.came about D.came upDC3.(2005福建)The dictionary is being printed and it will soon _.A.turn out B.come out C.start out D.go out 4.(2005江西)Please tell me how the accident _.I am still in the dark.A.came by B.came upon C.came to D.came about BDHomework:1.Collect more information about the meaning of color.2.Prepare the Reading part.
