Making a reference book

1. How many ethnic groups do we have in China? 2. Do you know any different cultures and customs between these groups? 3. What about the ethnic groups in other countries in the world?

4. If you are to do some research on the cultures, traditions, customs and way of life of different minorities, which minority group will you focus on? 5. Do you know where you can find the information you need?

Different cultures and customs in the world Igloo Dogs and sleds

Inuit women

Daily life of Aborigines

Indians

Maoris

Maoris’ dancing (Haka)

Scan and skim the four tours to find out in which countries these ethnic groups live. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the USA

Read the travel brochure and finish the table below: Ethnic group In which country What to eat Where to live Specific events Inuit Canada seal, deer whale meet, fish small family groups large summer assemblies

Ethnic group In which country What to eat Where to live Specific events Abori- gine Australia food from the bush like large snakes have Aboriginal ceremonies, play the musical instruments and use boomerangs

Ethnic group In which country What to eat Where to live Specific events Maoris New Zealand fish and sweet potatoes wooden houses dance with the Maoris, cook in under ground ovens and go night fishing

Ethnic group In which country What to eat Where to live Specific events Americ -an Indians the USA buffaloes roasted over and open fire teepee wear buffalo skin clothes and feather headdresses, do the Sun Dance and hold a bow and arrow competition

1. While staying with the Inuit people you will have the chance … while staying… 状语从句的省略 e.g. Though working from morning till night, he didn’t get enough food ． 虽然从早到晚工作，但他还是没 有得到足够的食物。

When working in the factory, he was an advanced worker. 在工厂工作时，他是先进工作者。

While staying in Beijing, he came to see me twice. 在北京逗留期间，他来看了我两次。 If playing all day, you will waste your valuable time. 如果整天玩，你就会浪费你的宝贵时间。

2. … listen to traditional accounts of bravery, and play games. account n. 说明，描述 e.g. He gave me a full account of his plan. 他给了我一个他充分考虑的计划。

拓展： account 相关短语 on this/that account 由于这个 / 那个原因 e.g. I won’t be able to come on this account. 由于这个原因我不能来。

on account of 由于，因为 e.g. The trains were delayed on account of snow. 火车因为下车而晚点了。

take sth. into account 考虑到，顾及 e.g. Coursework is taken into account as well as exam results. 除考试结果外，课程作业也要计 入成绩。

3. New Zealand is home to the Maori tribe. home 在此指 “ 产地，发源地 ” e.g. Is China the home of pottery? 中国是陶器的发源地吗 ?

The home of the kangaroo is Australia. 袋鼠的家乡在澳大利亚。 Australia is the home to the kangaroo. 澳大利亚是袋鼠的故乡

难句解析 1. We offer you the chance to visit different minority cultures and experience for yourself their traditions, customs and way of life.

【分析】 1) 句子结构分析：此句的主干是 We offer you the chance ，后面是由 and 连接的两个不定式 to visit... and experience... 作定语，修饰 chance 。

2) 语言知识分析： offer sb. sth. 是动词 offer 的一个重要句型，也可以为 offer sth. to sb. ，意为 “( 主动提出 ) 给某人提 供某物 ” ； offer 的另一个重要句型为 offer to do sth. ，意为 “ 主动要求做某 事，主动提出做某事 ” 。 for yourself 意为 “ 亲自 ” ，在这里为介词短语作状 语，修饰动词 experience 。

2. They usually live in small family groups but have large summer assemblies for feasts and celebrations. 【分析】 此句中， live in small family groups but have large summer assemblies 是 由连词 but 连接的两个动宾结构； for feasts and celebrations 是介宾短语作 定语，修饰 assemblies 。

3. There you will eat food such as fish and sweet potato, which is cooked in leaves steamed over hot stones. 【分析】 1) 句子结构分析：在此句中，主句 是 you will eat food such as fish and sweet potato 。 which is cooked... 是 定语从句，修饰 fish and sweet potato ；

2) 语言知识分析： such as 意为 “ 例 如 ” ，举出例子用以说明前面的事 物。

Making a reference book Step 1 Work in groups to discuss the topic you want to focus on Step 2 Collect information you need Step 3 Compose your reference book and present it to us

Planning Preparing Producing Presenting Starting the project — How to make a reference book

Planning (Day 1-2) 1. Form groups. 2. Suggest the reference book you will make. 3. Give your reasons and have a discussion. 4. Vote to decide.

5. Have it approved by the teacher. 6. Write down the name. 7. Take on responsibility for tasks. (take turns)

Preparing (Day 3) 1. Find one or two books about ethnic tours. 2. Discuss information about minority culture. 3. Decide what can be learned from it. 4. Form your own idea about your reference book.

Producing (Day 4-6) 1. Draft the cover. 2. Select the main groups for the contents. 3. Make some changes and finalize the book. 4. Approve the reference book.

Presenting (Day 7) 1. Present your book to the class. 2. Display your fruit and let students sign up. 3. Give awards to the winners. (evaluation from both teachers and students)

1. Research on as much information as possible about different culture and customs. 2. Write a short article about how to make a reference book.