Unit 3 Understanding each other- Reading 课件(牛津版选修6).ppt

Ｃｕｌｔｕｒａｌ　 Ｄｉｆｆｅｒｅｎｃｅｓ 1) In Western countries, it’s unusual to give tips. ( ) 2) Westerners tend to avoid using13. ( ) 3) Nodding your head up and down always means yes. ( ) 4) Usually, one should never give a clock as a gift in China. ( ) 5) Never point to anything with your foot in Vietnam(越南). ( ) 6) You can pass something to an older person with one hand in Korea. ( ) 7) In Canada, it’s OK to arrive early if you are invited to someone’s house? ( ) Reading Cultural differences 文化差异 5.accustomed adj. 习惯于；惯常的  教材原句： Many foreigners have trouble getting accustomed to it. 很多外国人很难习惯这一点。 6.familiar adj.通晓；熟悉  教材原句 ...but my American friends are not familiar with that particular festival. 但是我的美国朋友对那个特殊的节日却不熟悉。 7.celebration n．庆典；庆祝活动 cultural differences at the end-of-term ceremony go to an acquaintance’s wedding drive bad spirits away ensure good luck congratulate the new couple at wedding receptions be not permitted to do sth. prohibit sb. from doing sth. throughout the night cause offence adjust to doing sth. get accustomed to sth. be familiar with * 牛津高中英语 (模块六 ·高二上学期) Do you want to know more? A quiz on cultural difference No Yes No Yes Yes No No 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. Fast reading Reading strategy: understanding the use of examples Examples are often used and serve several purposes. They can be used to explain concepts and ideas, to support arguments and as interesting stories. In Britain an end-of term ceremony In Korea a wedding ceremony In Brunei a wedding reception In Britain Bonfire Nights Four examples in the text: 教材原句： I need some help with my homework — its about cultural differen