高二英语外研版选修8课件：Module4CultrualCornerTask.pptVIP

Module 4 Which English Cultural Corner Task Cultural Corner Cultural Corner—1 Look at the title and then the words in the box. Guess which words might be used in the passage. abroad art difficult economy grammar government increase problems second sentence sports students system war 1. Why do people want to learn Chinese? For business opportunities and better understanding about Chinese culture. Cultural Corner—2 Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions. 2. Is Chinese a difficult language for foreigners? The tone system is difficult because it is complicated and also very different to other languages. How fast does the number of students learning Chinese as a foreign language increase? The number has increased by 15% each year in recent years. Cultural Corner—3 Read the passage carefully and pay attention to these questions. 2. What has the Chinese government done to help who learn Chinese as a foreign language? The Chinese government introduced an international exam system. 3. Why are more people interested in the Chinese language now? Because China develops economically; there is a renewed interest in the culture and traditions of China; learning Chinese is a challenge. Language points 1. But there is also a renewed interest in the culture and traditions of China. renew v. 使更新, 使恢复, 更新, 重新开始 在乡村的空气中我恢复了精力。 I renewed my spirits in the country air. renew one’s library ticket 更换图书卡 请于每个学期开始的时候更换你的图书卡。 Please renew your library ticket at the beginning of each semester. 2. The fact that Chinese culture has continued uninterrupted for more than 5,000 years is a source of curiosity and fascination for people in other parts of the word. curiosity n. 好奇心 Just to satisfy my curiosity, how much did you pay for your car? curious adj. fascination n. 魔力；魅力 The topic seemed to have a fascination for her. fascinate v. 使…入迷；吸引住 The students were fascinated by his ideas. fascinating adj. 迷人的 This oriental legend is f