高中英语模块6 unit3 reading 1课件牛津版选修六.pptVIP

2.careful Reading Read the passage carefully and find out the information about the cultural differences in different countries. Answer the following questions: What does Thanksgiving celebrate? What is the typical food eaten at Thanksgiving? In the West, when is the polite time to open a present? Why? What are the similarities and differences in a wedding between Italy and the UK? Where do men and women sit in a wedding reception in Brunei? What can’t you drink at a wedding in Brunei? What should you do instead of pointing with your first finger in Brunei? What color can’t people in Brunei wear? Why? What customs do Chinese cities and Brunei have in common? How many examples are used in this passage and what’s their function? Four examples Why do we use examples? we should use examples to explain concepts and ideas. Sometimes we use examples to support arguments and sometimes they are used as interesting stories. In the UK, the guests are expected to give presents to the newly-weds, but in Italy … The British teacher who opened the present as soon as he was given it at the end-of-the term ceremony… Our American teacher is always talking about Thanksgiving…The British teachers didn’t know what he was talking about… In many countries people point with their first fingers,We (in Brunei)use our thumb to point… A.An interesting story about cultural misunderstanding. B. There are differences as well as similarities between West weddings. C. There are different traditions in different countries D. cultural differences between English speakers from different countries Step5 practice Finish the following exercises and check if you have understood the cultural differences in different countries. Multiply choices 1. Ma Li came to the chat room to ______. A. make some new friends B. look for some native English teachers C. collect some information D. practise English 2. According to Waled, the American teacher at his school like