2. Topic 1 I would rather watch sports shows than those ones. Section C

3. Let’s review some kinds of TV programs TV plays

4. some kinds of TV programs children’s programs

5. some kinds of TV programs news reports

6. some kinds of TV programs sports shows

7. some kinds of TV programs educational programs

8. some kinds of TV programs entertainment shows

9. Do you know the names of these TV programs? CCTV News Cartoon CityHuman and NatureThe Same Song

10. Match the names of the TV programs with their kinds. Then listen and number the pictures. ( 录音 ) children’s program entertainment show news report educational program 4 2 3 1

11. Listen again and choose the best answers. ( ) 1. What does Mike think of the songs on The Same Song? A. Beautiful. B. Not good. C. Not relaxing. ( ) 2. What program is Kate’s favorite? A. Human and Nature. B. Cartoon City. C. The Same Song. ( ) 3. Who likes Human and Nature? A. Mike. B. Kate. C. Kate and Mike. ( ) 4. Which program do Mike’s parents watch every evening? A. Cartoon City. B. CCTV News. C. Human and Nature. ( 录音 ) A B B C

12. Do you like dogs? Do you think dogs are honest? Here are some phrases. Do you know their meanings in Chinese? a homeless dog a mad dog a running dog a dog catching a mouse a lucky dog Every dog has its day. 丧家犬 疯狗 走狗 狗拿耗子 幸运儿 人人皆有得意日。

13. Most phrases in Chinese about the dog have negative meanings. But in western countries, “dog” has positive meanings. negative adj. 消极的；负面的 positive adj. 正面的，积极的

14. Read and understand. ( 影片 ) Mark the following statements with True(T) or False (F). ( )1.Dogs have negative meanings in western countries. ( )2. “You are a lucky dog” means you are a lucky person in English? ( )3. Roses are the symbol of love in China and in western countries. ( )4.In western countries,people love cats very much. F T F T

15. We can see the differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. 定语从句，修饰先行词 way ，省略 了引导词 in which 或 that 。 Example: I don’t like the way you speak to your mother.

16. But in western countries,where dogs are considered honest and good friends of humans, “dog” has positive meanings. Example: The young man is considered （ to be ） kind and wise. Taiwan is considered the Treasure Island of China. be considered (to be)….. “ 被认为 ……, 被 当作 ……”, 后接名词、形容词，其中 to be 可 以省略。

17. We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how certain words are used. v. 比较 以某种方式、手段或工具， by doing sth. Example: You can get in touch with me by phoning this number.

18. Read 1a,then answer the following questions. 1.Do China and western countries have different cultures? Yes, they do. 2.Does"dog" usually have negative meanings in western culture? No, it doesn't. 3.What does “every dog has its day” mean in English? It means each person has good luck at times. 4.What animal do people use to describle a cruel woman in western countries? Cats 5.What is the national flower of England? The rose.

19. Complete the table according to 1a. You can also add your own opinions. Then retell the passage. ItemChinaWestern countries Dog Cat Rose … honest, and good friend of humans; has positive meanings people love it very much used for describing a woman who is cruel a symbol of love; stands for love, peace, courage and friendship has negative meanings stands for the same meanings as in China; the national flower of England, America and many other countries.

20. Read again, and sum up the main idea of this passage. 1.The title of the text: ___________________________________________ 2. The main idea of Paragraph 2: ___________________________________________ 3. The main idea of Paragraph 3: ___________________________________________ 4. Draw the conclusion( 结论 ): ___________________________________________ Different Countries Have Different Cultures Some different meanings of words are used in China and in western countries. Take “rose” as an example to discuss similar meanings used in China and in western countries. The words are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures.

21. We learn We can We know some proverbs in western countries and China. talk about preferences and hobbies. the differences between Chinese culture and western culture. TV programs and talking about their characteristics. Summarize

22. Try to grasp the meanings of the following phrases. (1)Nothing is difficult if you set your mind on it. (2) A friend in need is a friend indeed. (3) All roads lead to Rome. (4) The early bird catches the worm. (5) No pains, no gains. (6) Waste not, want not.