九年级英语下册 Module 1 Unit 2 Culture shock listening speaking课件 （新版）牛津深圳版.pptVIP

* A culture quiz back Listen to some questions about American culture. You will hear three choices (a, b and c) for each question. Write the correct letters in the blanks. Where is the US? What is the capital city of the US? How many states are there in the US? How many stars are there on the national flag of the US? b b b b 5. What is the American word for “trousers”? 6. When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving? 7. Who was the first president of the US? 8. On April Fool’s Day, what do Americans usually do? Discussing similarities and differences We’re different in some ways, and we’re similar in others. Yes. We both have two hands, but I only have one leg! I’m also smarter than you. the differences and similarities between family members get together for a special meal eat turkey watch a Thanksgiving parade family members get together for a big dinner eat dumplings/jiaozi set off fireworks A1 Sam, an exchange student, is discussing festivals in the US and in China with his Chinese teacher, Mr Li. Read their conversation and practise it in pairs. Pay attention to the words in blue. Sam, did you enjoy your first Spring Festival in China? Yes, I did. During this festival, many family members get together. Yes, I hear that at Thanksgiving Americans also get together for a special meal. It sounds similar. Mr Li: Sam: Mr Li: Yes. It’s similar. During these holidays, both the Chinese and Americans come home and have a big dinner. It’s great fun. What do you think are the main differences between the Spring Festival and Thanksgiving? Well, we take part in different activities and eat different kinds of food. In China, people usually set off fireworks and eat dumplings. In the US, we usually watch a Thansgiving parade and an American football game on TV. We also eat turkey. That’s interesting. Mr Li: Sam: Mr Li: Sam: *