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

2. 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.

3. 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?

4. ( )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. ( ) 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

6. ( ) 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Listen and imitate the pronunciation and intonation.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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?

14. 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 or call me.

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Thank you!