Unit 3 Understanding each other

Cultural differences in my eyes: Westerners Chinese Raising children

Would you please help me with the following customs?

× √ × √ × A quiz on Different customs In Western countries, it’s unusual to give tips. Westerners dislike the number 13. Nodding your head up and down always means yes. Usually, one should never give others a clock as a gift in China. You can pass something to an older person with one hand in Korea. × √ × √ ×

Ways of greeting? South America Japan Middle East Thailand USA Holland

Why are there so many differences between countries? cultural differences

food festivals clothing language lifestyle customs history …… Aspects food festivals Cultural differences clothing language lifestyle customs history ……

What if we pay no attention to cultural differences? Discussion What if we pay no attention to cultural differences?

A joke Man: “Today you look very beautiful!” ( 今天您可真漂亮啊! ) Woman: “Where! Where!”( 哪里! 哪里! ) Man: “Everywhere!”( 全身都漂亮! )

1. How many people are involved in this dialogue? Where are they from? Fast reading 1. How many people are involved in this dialogue? Where are they from? 2. How is the passage mainly organized?

1. How many people are involved in this dialogue? Where are they from? Fast reading 1. How many people are involved in this dialogue? Where are they from? Three: Ma Li --- China? Waled --- Brunei Peter --- the UK

C. By giving definitions. D. By offering statistics(数据). Fast reading 2. How is the passage mainly organized?  A. In order of time . B. By giving examples. C. By giving definitions. D. By offering statistics(数据).

Reading strategy Understanding the use of examples: To explain concepts and ideas To support arguments To be used as interesting stories

For example For example 主要介绍了人的姓名的起源以及所包含的意义. Some family names were made by adding something to the father’s name. English-speaking people added –s or –son. The Johnsons are descendants of John; the Roberts family’s ancestor was Robert. For example For example 59. The underlined word “descendants” in the last paragraph means a person’s _____. A. later generations B. friends and relatives C. colleagues and partners D. later sponsors

Pick out the examples mentioned: Bonfire Night eye contact table manners color of clothing greetings Receiving presents Wedding traditions gesture of pointing shoes

Example 1 Receiving presents (line 7-13) How will a westerner feel when he/she gives a present to a Chinese? It can be embarrassing for the westerner if the Chinese doesn’t open the present upon receiving it.

Example 2 wedding ceremony (line13-32) What surprised Peter at the wedding ceremony in Korea? ◆ Having a live hen and a rooster as part of the ceremony. Roosters are supposed to drive___________ away. Hens are thought to ensure _________. If the hen lays an egg during the ceremony, it will be considered very_______. bad spirits good luck lucky

Example 2 wedding ceremony (line13-32) True or false questions: 1. The bridegroom and bride have to sit in different areas at the wedding reception in Brunei. 2. People in Brunei celebrate the wedding by singing and dancing throughout the night. 3 In Brunei, they serve food, soft drinks, tea, coffee and alcohol at the wedding reception. playing loud drums

People use their_______ to point. Example 3&4 pointing & taking shoes off (line33-40) 1). Complete the table: in many countries in Brunei People point with their__________. first finger People use their_______ to point. thumb 2). Fill in blanks with proper words: In Brunei, you have to ____ ______shoes before _________ someone's house, ______ many foreigners have trouble getting accustomed to. take off entering which

Sharing time gesture country meaning OK Money Zero making a circle most countries Japan France Brazil Germany OK Money Zero making a circle with one’s thumb and first finger Rude

Example 5 Bonfire Night (line41-52) Date Events Typical food Popularity Nov. 5th light large fires outside gather around hold a party set off plenty of fireworks hot dogs /food cooked over the fire Yes In Britain No In America

Consolidation Task-based reading

Fill in the blanks with proper words. Examples Details Gift-giving Westerners open it upon 1. _________ the gift. If not, it is considered 2._______. 3.__________ customs Living habits In Brunei, guests have to 7.________ their shoes before entering one’s house. People don’t point with their first finger but with the thumb to 8._______ offence. It’s an outside 9. ________ where British people gather around large fires and eat food cooked over them. Conclusion Learning about cultural differences is a good way of 10._______________ more about each other. receiving rude ensuring A rooster driving bad spirits away and a hen 4.________ good luck for the marriage are a part of it. In Korea Wedding separately Men and women sit 5.___________; alcohol is 6._____________________. They celebrate it by playing loud drums for hours afterwards. prohibited/forbidden In Brunei remove avoid party Bonfire Night understanding

Deep thinking Thinking How should we treat cultural differences?

when in Rome do as the Romans do. When it comes to cultural differences, we should them. r espect u nderstand a ccept As a saying goes , when in Rome do as the Romans do.

Benefits of learning cultural differences: B ____________________ and C _______________________. Avoid misunderstanding Broaden our horizons Communicate smoothly 本资料来自于资源最齐全的２１世纪教育网www.21cnjy.com

Homework 1. Finish the composition 2. Review what we have leant today. 3. Search for some examples about cultural differences.

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