外研版高中英语必修4课件：Module 6《Section Four Cultural Corner》2.pptVIP

Cultural CornerModule 6 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural World 威尔士旗 Read the passage and answer the following questions.In Chinese culture, dragons are generous and wise. They are closely connected to the royal family. According to popular belief, if you were born in the year of dragon, you are intelligent, brave and a natural leader.1. What do Chinese think of dragons? 2. What do westerners think of dragons?Western dragons were typically bad creatures which had to be killed. But in Wales, the red dragon which appears on the Welsh flag is a positive symbol, indicating strength and a sense of national identity. Read the passage again and give the main idea of each paragraph.Para. 1Dragons are talked about everywhere in the world.Para. 2The Chinese think well of dragons. Para. 3The English think ill of the dragon but in Wales, it is a positive symbol.Para. 4Dragon has a different character due to the animals the myths grew out of.Para. 5In China, the dragon may have come from the alligator. Questions for discussion1. Do you know any dragon stories? Tell your class about your stories.2. Do you know about any other animals that have different reputations in China and in the west?Students’ open answers Language pointsThat’s quite something. something: refer to something extraordinary 重要人物/事, 了不起的人物/事He believes he is quite something.他相信自己是个了不起的人物。 There is something in what he says.他所说的话有道理。 You are the very person I am looking for.你就是我要找的那个人。2. The very first text in English, … very: 用来加强语气He went there on that very afternoon.他就在那天下午去了那里。 My success is due to his timely help.我把我的成功归于他的及时的帮助。班机因雾停航。3. Some experts believe it is due to the animals the myths grew out of. due to: 由于, 应归The flight cancelled due to the fog. grow out of: 长大穿不上, 改掉习惯, 由小而简单的事发展而成She used to bite her nails but seems to have grown out of it.她过去经常咬指甲, 但现在似乎已经改掉了。 The quarrel grew out of an argument between a worker and the boss.My son has grown out of his clothes.