M9U1 other countries, other cultures
Period 1
Welcome to this unit
Teaching objectives:
To introduce and understand the theme of other countries and other cultures.
To develop speaking ability by talking about different countries with different culture.
To know more about other countries’ culture.
Important and difficult points:
Get students to understand what culture means.
Make students know why certain images represent certain countries.
Teaching procedures:
Step 1 lead-in
If each picture represents one country in the world, which countries do you think of ?
Why do you think that the images in these pictures represent those countries?
Show students some pictures and ask them to guess which countries they think of when looking at the pictures.
Step 2 Picture discussion
Ask Ss to look at the pictures and discuss each picture in groups of four.
Picture 1
Who are the people in the picture ?
They are Mounties, or the royal Canadian Mounted Police. They are also known as the RCMP
What do you know about them ?
The RCMP was originally called North-West Mounted Police, which was formed in 1873. In 1920, it was renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In the past, horses were used as a means of transport by the police in Canada. Now various modern facilities are used instead. The official motto of the force is ‘Uphold the right’.
Why do you think the Mounties represent Canada ?
The mountie is one of the most recognizable Canadian symbols as it was always featured in Hollywood movies , especially between the 1920s and the 1940s
What other things can you think of to represent Canada ?
Picture 2
What is the man in the picture ?
The man is a beefeater, or the Yeomen Warder of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower Of London.
What do beefeaters do ?
In the past, the beefeaters looked after the prisoners in the London Tower and guarded the British crown jewels. Now, they no longer safeguard the Queen’s jewels. Instead they are ceremonial guardians who act as tour guards.
Who do you know about beefeaters?
It is said that the word ‘beefeater’ came from French ‘buffetier’ which refers to the guard protecting the king’s food in the palace of French kings.
Why do you think a beefeater represent the UK ?
Beefeaters have a long history. In 1485, king Henry VII set up the first beefeaters as his bodyguards. Beefeaters are also famous for their uniforms
What other things can you think of to represent the UK ?
Picture 3
What can you see in the picture ?
The Sydney Opera House
What does this opera house look like ?
A group of seashells.
Where is it ?
Which country does it stand for ?
In Sydney. It stand for Australia.
Why has this opera house become a symbol of Australia ?
It represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance.
This magnificent building was constructed between 1957 and 1973 and has attracted famous performers from all around the world.
What other things can you think of to represent Australian ?
Picture 4
What are the two skyscrapers called?
Marina City
Where are they located ?
In Chicago, the US.
What do you know about Morina City ?
This magnificent complex was designed by Bertrand Goldbeing and constructed between 1959 and 1964. This is a 36,000,000-dollar project in the heart of Chicago. The 60-storeyed twin towers were built on only 3 acres of land. It can accommodate 450 apartments and 450 cars in each of the twin towers. It is called ‘the city within a city”
Do you think Marina City is an icon of the city of Chicago or even an icon of the USA ?
Why or why not ?
Yes. The complex is a symbol of the city due to its unique shape. They represent the great success in designing, engineering and construction.
Step 3 Discussion
If you had to choose a symbol to represent China, What would you choose ? Why ?
Step 4 street interview
Why are Friendlies chosen as Official Mascots(吉祥物) of the 2008 Olympic Games?
What do they represent for?
They carry a message of friendship and peace--and blessings from China--to children all over the world.
Why is it chosen as Beijing Olympic Emblem?
What does it represent for?
Homework 书面表达
2008年北京奥林匹克运动会会徽(emblem)是中国人为奥运大家庭奉献的杰作。假设你是李华，请你写一篇120词左右的短文，把这个会徽介绍给一位美国朋友(Neo)。
内容要点：
1.鲜红的色彩表达中国
文化特有的热情气氛；
2.中国书法(calligraphy);
3.人形体现奥林匹克精神；
4.“京”字的含义。
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