The meaning of color

Names of different colours : RED Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple White Gold Silver Black Pink Brainstorming

Each country has its own national flag with its own pattern and colors.

Korea

Singapore

Britain

USA

France

Indonesia

National flags, colors and cultures Reading

Fast reading 1. What do the colours used on the French flag remind us of? 2. How many stars are there on the national flag of the USA? 3. What color is the Indonesian flag? They remind us of the motto of the Revolution-liberty, equality and fraternity.(L10-11) Fifty. (L32) Red and white. (L40)

Careful reading(P36 Part C1) 1. A national flag tells us something about the country it represents, such as its values, beliefs and culture. (Lines2-3) 2. That people had no freedom and were suffering from hunger led to it. (L6-7) 3. Because in salute to the French and their revolution, many countries have chosen to use the same colour on their flags as the French did. (L15-17)

Careful reading(P36 Part C1) 4. Because the British raised the tax rates in America and increased control over their American colonies. Americans couldn’t tolerate the way that Britain ruled the country and they demanded independence. 5. The fifty stars represent the fifty states and the thirteen stripes represent the thirteen colonies that joined together to fight for independence from Britain.(L32-35)

Careful reading(P36 Part C1) 6. It had nine red and white stripes. (L40) 7. Red stands for blood, or things that are physical, while white represents the spiritual.

France USAIndonesia red white blue Careful reading Fill in what each color represents in each country:

France USAIndonesia Red bravery, revolution, strength and blood of the French strength and bravery blood or things that are physical; the color of sugar; the brave nature of Indonesian people; fire that comes from Indonesia’s volcanoes

White Blue color France USA Indonesia peace and honesty liberty and justice virtue hard work and justice the spiritual; rice; purity

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France the USAIndonesia the whole passage Further reading Scan the whole passage again and finish the tasks about the following items.

France 1.Was the French flag first used at the end of the French Revolution? When? 2. What was the motto of the French Revolution? (Please answer within 10 words.) Line8-9 Line15

3. Why was the Revolution such an important time in France’s history? (Please answer within 10 words.) 4. Which sentence can be replaced by the following one? Actually, some countries chose to use tricolour flags to take the place of their flags according to the French. Line20 Line21-22

The USA 1.The USA was originally an area ruled by France. ( ) 2.At first, there were thirteen states in the USA. ( ) 3.When Britain colonized the USA, the taxpayers could express their view. ( ) 4.The Independence Day of the USA is on 4 July each year. ( ) F T F T

Indonesia 1. The design of the Indonesia’s flag is very _________. A. complicated B. simple C. reasonable D. attractive 2. What was the Indonesian national flag like in the 13th century? Line45

1. The passage is mainly about______ A. national flags, colors and cultures B. different colors and cultures C. colors and national flags D. revolution, cultures and colors

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Red represents bravery and strength both in France and the USA B. Blue stands for liberty and justice in the USA but hard work and justice in France. C. Colors on national flags usually stand for special things of the countries. D. Generally every national flag has its own story.

3. If a country is newly born in Europe from revolution, how would it be likely to design its national flag? A. In three colors, after the USA. B. With stars and stripes. C. In three colors with stars and stripes. D. In three colors, following France.

4. After reading this passage, it can be inferred that _________. A. The USA was born from revolution. B. The result of fundamental changes led to the French revolution. C. All colonists were not content with the way that British ruled the USA at that time. D. One can get much knowledge from some countries’ flags.

1. represent 2. revolution 3. hunger 4. throughout 5. strengthen 6. motto 7.principle 8.originally 9.autonomous 10.tax 11.conflict 12.obey 13.celebrate 14.firework 15.physical 16.resemble 17.consume 18.valcano 19.purity Translate some important words.

1. 独立国家 2. 独特身份 3. 导致 4. 根本性变化 5. 顺从 [ 屈从 / 服 从 ]…; 6. 为 … 而战斗 7. 被视为 的代表 / 象 征 an independent country a unique identity lead to fundamental changes submit to fight for be regarded as a symbol of Translate some important phrases.

1. A flag tells us something about the country it represents and often symbolize the origin of that country, along with its values, beliefs and culture. Translate the following complex sentences please.

2. The flag, which is made up of a red band over a white one, is based on a national flag dating back to the 13th century, which had nine red and white stripes.

1.union 2.objected 3.submit 4.stationed 5.unrest 6. liberation 7.justice Part E

1. separation separate 2. liberated liberation 3. just justice 4. unrest rest 5. honesty honest 6. United Union 7. equality equal P116 A1

1.similar similarities 2.purity purer 3.spiritual spirits 4.symbol(s) symbolizes P116 A2