新视野英语教程(第二版)1unit7.ppt

New Horizon English Course Book 1;Unit 7;Unit 7;Topic: Lucky Number and Lucky Day;What do people believe in superstitions?;Section A ;Background Information;Background Information;Bridal sedan chair; Veil;Ritual kneeling;Performing ritual kneeling to each other ;Pre-reading Questions;4. How did Chinese couples know the proper date for them to get married in the past?;Text A:Get Rich Quick, Marry in May!; ? (Para3)As Kerry plans her wedding, her aunt and sisters help her check off the things she needs, according to an old custom. They read the traditional poem, Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Female friends and relatives gather around, preparing the bride for the ceremony.  ? (Para4)Many wedding traditions in western cultures were designed to protect the couple from bad luck. The wedding veil is a Greek custom, to hide the bride from evil spirits, says Maxine. The Romans developed the custom of bridesmaids (i.e. women dressed like the bride) to confuse the spirits. Also, some wedding flowers have a strong smell to scare away the evil spirits.  ; (Para5)In China, Yashung and her future husband are one of thousands of couples that have chosen May 18th for their wedding day. In the past, Chinese couples consulted a special book to find lucky and unlucky days for getting married, explains Maxine. But in modern times, a new tradition is being formed. The eighteenth day of the fifth month, five-one-eight or wu yao ba as it is called in China, sounds very close to wo yao fa, or I will get rich. This is considered a good economic sign for any couples getting married on this day.  ? (Para6)So in Shanghai, Yashung waits with the other young women. She is trying on the dress that she is planning to wear later at the wedding reception. Why am I getting married today? she repeats, when asked the question. Everybody knows why. Its May 18! That means I will get rich! ; (Para7)Some people dont think its a good idea for everyo