M6-unit3welcomeandreading(谭福华)选读.pptx

Unit 3 Understanding each other;Do you know how people in different countries greet each other?;Holland; What are the benefits of learning different cultures? ;;Unit 3 Reading;Reading strategy: understanding the use of examples;Why don’t you tell her about the British teacher who opened the present as soon as he received it at the end –of—term ceremony? (L7-8) They had a live hen and a rooster as a part of the wedding ceremony. (L17) In Brunei, at wedding receptions men and women have to sit in separate areas—the men with the bridegroom, and the women with the bride. (L23-25) Another difference is that while we serve food, soft drinks, tea and coffee, alcohol is not permitted at the wedding reception. (L25-26) We play loud drums to celebrate the wedding for hours afterwards, and sometimes even throughout the night! (L28-30) However, in Brunei that can cause offence, so we use our thumb to point. (L36) Another thing is, if you came to Brunei, you would have to take off your shoes before going into someone’s house. (L38-39) I have fond childhood memories of Bonfire Night, but my American friends are not familiar with it either. (L46-47) ;1. Which country is Waled from? Waled is from Brunei. 2. Where does Peter come from? Peter comes from the UK. 3. What does Ma Li think about learning about cultural differences? She thinks that it is a good way to understand more about each other.;In Korea, it is believed that hens can drive bad spirits away from the wedding ceremony. The bridegroom and bride have to sit in different areas at the wedding reception in Brunei. People in Brunei celebrate the wedding by singing and dancing throughout the night. In the UK, people take off their shoes before entering someone’s house. There can be great cultural differences even between people who speak the same language.;Careful reading;In the west, when is the polite time to open a present? Why? You should open a present as soon as you receive it.