1、Unit 3The meaning of colour南非历经磨难才完成了独立，你知道其国旗颜色背后的意义吗？The South African flag contains the colours of black，yellow，green，white，red and blue.The red，white and blue of the flag were carried over from the old flag，and represented the influence of the English and Dutch who first colonised the region.The
2、 red is not a true red，but a red/orange.This colour recalls the red of the Union Jack and Dutch flags and the orange of the previous flag，resulting in a combination of the two colours.Red and orange were both predominant colours in earlier South African flags.The black，green and gold are the colours
3、 of the southern African nations in general.The green theoretically reflects the unification of the various ethnic groups of southern Africa.The colours on the flag have no meanings.However，the flag itself is a symbol of freedom and democracy，as it became the official South African flag after the fi
4、rst democratic election in 1994.“Although the colours have no official meaning attached to them，they represent a synopsis of the countrys vexillological history and current political realities.Black，green and yellow are the colours of Nelson Mandelas political party.Moreover，the flag incorporates al
5、so the colors of the African National Congress and the former Boer republics flags (red，white，and blue)The Y shape represents the convergence of South Africas diverse society and unity.The South African flag is basically made up of former South African flags and the past meanings of the colors were
6、that red stands for bloodshed，blue for open blue skies，green for the land，black for the black people，white for the European people and yellow for the natural resources such as gold.”The Y or V form of the flag was chosen to symbolize the unity，or coming together，of South Africas different groups.1Wh
7、at do the red，white and blue stand for in the South African flag?_2What do black，green and yellow mean in the South African flag?_【答案】1.It stands for the influence of the English and Dutch who first colonised the region.2They are the colours of Nelson Mandelas political party.Section Welcome to the
8、unit & ReadingPreparing词义搭配1abolishAto officially end a low，a system or an institution2symbolize Bthe fair treatment of people3justice Cthe state or quality of being pure4salute Dto touch the side of your head with the fingers of your right hand to show respect，especially in the armed forces5submit
9、Eto give a document，proposal，etc. to sb. in authority so that they can study or consider it6purity Fto be a symbol of sth.【答案】1.A2.F3.B4.D5.E6.C短语填空at random；in salute to；date back to；get ones way；compare.with；split off from；such as；stand for1_the hero，all the children stood up from their seats.2The
10、y visited the temple_Qing Dynasty.3_ the rising sun，they are working hard.4He always put his clothes in his room _，which made his mother unhappy.5Do you know what the“TC”_？【答案】1.In salute to2.dating back to3.Compared with4.at random5.stands for背诵下列教材中出现的句型，体会黑体部分的用法1Blue stands for liberty and justi
11、ce，while white represents peace and honesty.蓝色象征着自由和正义，而白色代表和平与诚实。2Even though they lived in colonies，the Americans had been used to autonomous rule and low taxes.虽然他们住在殖民地，但美洲人早已习惯了自主的制度和低税收。3The flag，which is made up of a red band over a white one，is based on a national flag dating back to the 13t
12、h century，which had nine red and white stripes. 这面国旗由上红下白的两道彩条组成，是以十三世纪的九道红白条的印尼国旗为基础的。从三个选项中选择最佳答案1How many colors does the French flag have?A3B4C52Why was the French flag considered one of the most important national flag in history?ABecause it was very beautiful.BBecause it was in salute to the F
13、rench and their revolution.CBecause it stood for liberty, equality and fraternity. 3When did the USA declare war on Britain in order to gain its independence?AOn 4 July 1776.BEach year on 4 July.CNot mentioned.4What does white represent in the Indonesian flag?ABlood，sugar and bravery and fire from v
14、olcanoes.BThe spiritual，rice and purity.CSugar and rice.【答案】14ABAB完成下列表格National flags，colours and culturesCountriesThe history of the national flagsThe meanings of the colours on the flagsFranceThe national flag was first used in 1789，the conclusion of the French Revolution led to 1._ changes throu
15、ghout the country.Red shows the 2._，revolution，strength and blood of the French.Blue stands for 3._.White represents peace and honesty.The USAOn 4 July 1776，the USA declared 4._，and the national flag was used.Red represents 5._.White means virtue.Blue stands for hard work and justice.The fifty stars
16、 stand for 6._.The thirteen stripes are to remind people of the thirteen colonies that joined together to fight for independence from 7._.IndonesiaIn the 13th century the national flag had nine red and white stripes.Then on 17 August,1945，after the end of World War ，the Indonesian flag 8_.There are
17、many explanations offered for the meanings of the colours on the flag.Red stands for blood，or things that are physical.White represents the spiritual.Or the colours 9._with food.Also some people say that red stands for the brave nature of the Indonesian people.It can also 10._the fire that comes fro
18、m the volcanoes.White is regarded as a symbol of purity.【答案】1.fundamental2.bravery3.liberty and justice4.independence5.strength and bravery6.fifty states7.Britain8.became official9.have a link10.represent完成下面课文缩写Today, every independent country has its 1._ (nation) flag. The French flag was first us
19、ed in 1789. Red, blue and white 2._ (use) on the flag. Red 3._ (symbol) the bravery, revolution, strength and blood of the French. Blue stands for liberty and justice, white represents peace and 4._ (honest)On 4 July, 1776, the USA declared war 5._ Britain and the flag was used. On the flag, red rep
20、resents strength and bravery, white means virtue. Blue stands for hard work and justice, fifty stars stands for fifty states. The thirteen stripes are to remind people 6._ the thirteen colonies that joined together to fight for 7._ (independent) from Britain.The Indonesian flag became official on 17
21、 August 1945, which is 8._ (base) on a national flag dating back to 13th century. There are many explanations offered for the meanings of the colours on the flag. Red stands for blood, or things that are physical. White represents the 9._ (spirit). Or the colours have a link with food. Also some people say that red stands for the brave nature of the Indonesian people. It can also 10._ (represent) the fire that comes from the volcanoes. White is regarded as a symbol of purity.【答案】1.national2.were used3.symbolizes4.honesty5.on6.of7.independence8.based 9spiritual10.represent
