1、Unit 3Our world is full of different colors.Roses are red,violets are blue,but which of the two colors suits you?reading strategy?Before reading the detailed passage,we should read:1.the title 2.the first and last paragraph 3.the first sentence of the other paras.4.judge the style(体材）of it.Strategy:
2、5.judge the structure(结构）of it.Roses are red,violets are blue,butwhich of the two colors suits you?Q:Is this article about flowers or about the colors?Reading strategy -the title-the first sentence of the other parasReading strategy-the first and last paragraphWhats the style of the article?an expos
3、ition（说明文）What does the article write about?the different meanings that colors representReading strategyIntroductionConclusionthe structure of the exposition:bodyReading strategy Part 1(1)Part 2(2-6)Part 3(7)Colors can express different feelingsExplanation of different colors andwhat they symbolize
4、in different areasDont be arbitrary when choosing your clothes.Area MeaningsChinaUSASouth AfricaMany countrieshappiness;good luckbad things like violence sadness/the color of mourningbraveryredDetailed readingyellowArea MeaningsUSA and UKEgypt Japan India In the Westshow the hopelost hopecouragepeac
5、ebe easily frightenedGreenArea MeaningsAncient Egypt Muslim countrieshope and springluck;peacewestern countriesenvy;lack of experienceblackArea MeaningsWestern culturescool and elegantbadEurope and USAwear black at funeralsWhite-the lightestArea Representation In the westclean,pure,innocent and full
6、 of virtuecountries influenced by Buddhismtraditional color for funeralsIn Catholic churchesthe holy thingsReport My favorite colorMy favorite color is _.For one thing,It is most often connected/associated withOr:It represents the idea that Or:It is thought to be the color of For another,I am a pers
7、on of Therefore,whenever I wear my favorite color,I will always feel more.Text book P121 Title-skin colorPara1-two reasons(biology and history)Para2-3-melanin&vitamin D biologyPara4 evolution historyPara 5 conclusion 1.(L6-7)The same colour can have a good meaning in one society,while in another,a b
8、ad thing.2.(L19-21)Just like red,yellow represents happiess and joy in some places,while in other places,it is a symbol of loss.while的意思：_而，却3.While it is generally true to say that humans like colour,our choices are not necessarily random.while的意思：_同义词有_/_而，却althoughthough 4.While the discussion wa
9、s still going on,John came in.While Mary was writing a letter,the children were playing outside.He was about halfway through his meal when a familiar voice came to his ears.当时候3.(L23)The exact opposite meaning is found in Egypt,where yellow symbolizes lost hope because it is the color of mourning,an
10、d where in the Middle Ages,actors woreyellow to show that the character they were playing was dead.(that)从句种类是：_ _ _定语从句原因状语从句定语从句 宾语从句定语从句Language points1.Our choices are almost never arbitrary,and usually quite subjective.arbitrary 武断的，专横的，不讲理的eg.Without this arbitrary rule,it would be higher effi
11、cient to complete the task.If you describe an action,rule,or decision as arbitrary,you think that it is not based on any principle,plan,or system.It often seems unfair because of this.2.The idiom“in the black”also conveys the positive meaning of having money or that a business is making a profit.mak
12、e a profit 赚钱，获得利润He _ ten dollars on the books he sold.adj.有利可图的；赚钱的；profitableadv.profitablymade a profit of3.However,in countries which have been influenced by Buddhism,it is not appropriate to wear white at a wedding celebration.It is not appropriate for sb.to do 在那样的场合你说那样的话是不合适的。It is not appropriate for you to say like that in that occasion.It is not appropriate in that occasion when you say like that.DiscussionWhich of the colors mentioned in the article do you like best?Why?
