Unit 3 English Around the World Topic 2 Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures. Section D

Why? Can you give us some examples? Does the dog have positive or negative meanings in western cultures? Positive meanings. Why? Can you give us some examples? Dogs are considered honest and good friends of human beings. Every dog has its own day. You’re a lucky dog. Does the bat have positive or negative meanings in Chinese culture? Positive meanings. It’s a symbol of long life and good luck.

How much do you know about the differences between different cultures? Let’s play a game! Have you ever seen this TV program? Do you want to have a try?

( )1. We can use body language to communicate how we feel even if there is silence. ( )2. A survey shows that the conversation between two persons, at least 35% of the meaning is communicated by body language. ( )3. In Thailand, closing eyes means “I’m bored”, while it means “I’m listening and concentrating(专注） in America.” ( )4. In some parts of Greece, people nod their heads to show disagreement . T F 65% F America Thailand T

( ) 5. In some southeastern countries of Asia, people never shake hands with their right hands because they consider them dirty. ( )6. A crow is never white for washing herself often means it is difficult for a man to change his character. ( )7. Let sleeping dog lies means a dog usually lie down to have a rest. ( )8. The cat shuts its eyes when stealing cream means people may cheat themselves when they do something wrong. F left T 江山易改，禀性难移。 F 别自寻烦恼。 T 掩耳盗铃

( ) 9. When you compare a woman to a cat in western countries, she may be happy because you are praising her. ( ) 10.“fall” is American English, while “autumn” is British English. ( ) 11. When Americans say “I live on the second floor”, in fact he lives on the third floor according to our customs（习俗）. ( ) 12. Although English is spoken differently, native speakers have no difficulty understanding each other. F angry it means she is cruel. T F British T

1a Read the passage and put the sentences in the correct places. It is possible to tell whether a person is American or British by listening to his or her speech. Now, English is the language spoken by most people in countries like Canada, America, and Australia. They also borrowed “tofu” and “kowtow” from Chinese. Sometimes different people use different words to mean the same thing. Para.1____ B Para.2______ D A Para.3____ C

1b Read 1a again and mark T (True) or F (False). English is the language spoken by most people in Canada, America and Australia. ( ) The English language has changed little in the past few centuries. ( ) American English is totally different from British English. ( ) It’s possible for people from English-speaking countries to understand each other in English.( ) T F F T

Listen and imitate the pronunciation and intonation.

Put the following words into proper groups. underground subway first floor the ground floor colour color centre center tofu cent cookbook kowtow British English:__________________________________ American English:____________________________ Words from old French:________________________ Words from German:__________________________ Words from Chinese:__________________________ underground the ground floor colour centre subway first floor color center cent cookbook tofu kowtow

n. 电梯；升降机 In America an elevator starts on the first floor, but in Britain it starts on the ground floor. In America In Britain the second floor the third floor the first floor the second floor the ground floor the first floor

Fill in the blanks based on 1a. English is spoken differently in different places. How did the ________ come about? Long ago, Many British had to _______ their native country to some other places like America, Australia and Canada, and the language __________(bring) to these places. Years later, the English language began to change, especially in _____________ and spelling. You can also tell ________ a person is American or British ______ his or her speech because pronunciation of words and ways of speaking have changed_________ .What’s more, the English language has also _______ words from other language such as French and Chinese. Although English is _________ all the time, the native speakers can understand each other well. difference leave was brought expression whether by as well borrowed changing

Read through Sections A-C and understand the usage of the underlined parts. Grammar I’m flying to Disneyland. He is going to London next Sunday. My uncle is meeting us tomorrow. When is Bob going to London? 现在进行时态表将要发生的动作，多用于一些位移动词，如：arrive, come, get, go, have, leave, meet, play, return, see, start, stay . e.g. I’m leaving tomorrow. (1)我明天走。 (2)你今晚将和比尔见面吗? Are you meeting Bill this evening?

Functions What’s up? No need to worry. Excuse me, could you please give me a ride to the airport? Whenever you need help, send me an e-mail or call me.

Dealing With Wang Junfeng’s Difficulties project Dealing With Wang Junfeng’s Difficulties 1. Read the letter and find out Wang Junfeng’s difficulties in English communication. A. Expressions B. Body language C. Accent D. Spelling Dear Michael, How are you doing? I’m writing to you from California. I want to know some differences between British English and American English, especially in expressions, because I have difficulty in understanding the people here. Sometimes I can’t follow them. Even worse, I can’t understand some of their body language and spelling. Please write back to me soon. Best wishes to you and your family! Yours, Wang Junfeng Discuss how to deal with Wang Junfeng’s difficulties. Help Michael write back to him.

Choose the best answer. Exercises D B C B ( )1. The Spring Festival will begin soon. My uncle _____ to celebrate it with us. A. will be coming B. comes C. came D. is coming ( )2. _____ mistake you make, your parents will believe in you. A. Whenever B. Whatever C. However D. Wherever ( )3. What is she going to do after she ____ school? A. leave B. is leaving C. leaves D. will leave ( )4. Attention, please! Flight 801 to Hong Kong is leaving ____ fifteen minutes. A. after B. in C. until D. before D B C B

Fill in the blanks. Exercises typical 5. It’s ______ （典型的）of him to be late for class. 6. In Japan, we bow as ____________（……的一种标志） peace and friendship. 7. They ________________________（做关于……的研究） the differences of body language in different cultures recently. 8. Edison never gave up ________ (即使）he failed more than 1000 times. 9. In Chinese culture, we usually _________ a beautiful girl ____ a peacock（把……比喻成）. 10. We _______________ (为她送行) at the train station tonight. typical a sign of have done some research on even if compare to are seeing her off

We learn: We can: Summary: Some words: British, kowtow, expression, spelling elevator, pronunciation, cent, cookbook totally 2. Some phrases: on the first floor, on the ground floor as well, all the time 3. Some sentences: (1)In America an elevator starts on the first floor, but in Britain it starts on the ground floor. (2) Pronunciation of words and ways of speaking have changed as well. We learn: We can: 1. Show the future by present continuous. 2. Tell more about the history of English language.

Assignment Read 1a. Memorize the useful expressions and key sentences which we learn in this topic. Finish Section D in your workbook. Preview Section A in Topic 3.

Thank you!