1、Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures,Welcome to the unit,Leaning Tower Of Pisa,Pyramid,Italy,Egypt,kimono,tulip,Holland,Japan,Statue of Liberty,Venus,Greece,America,Shakespeare,the UK,Taj Mahal,India,maple leaves,Kangaroo,Australia,Canada,raki,Football,France,Brazil,Objectives,To get a general ide
2、a about other countries and their cultures To learn to talk about the four pictures and find out which countries they represent To learn to discuss the symbols of a country,Who are the people in the picture? They are Mounties, or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They are also known as the RCMP.,Wh
3、at do you know about them? The RCMP was originally called North-West Mounted Police, and was formed in 1873. In 1920, it was renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In the past, horses were used as a means of transport by the police in Canada. Now, various modern vehicles are used instead. The of
4、ficial motto of the force is Defending the law.,Why do you think the Mounties represent Canada? The Mounties are one of the most recognizable Canadian symbols, as they have often been featured in Hollywood movies, especially between the 1920s and the 1940s. What other things represent Canada to you?
5、 Maple trees, Niagara Falls, the CN Tower, etc.,Who is the man in the picture?,The man is a beefeater, or the Yeomen Warder of Her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London.,What do beefeaters do? In the past, the beefeaters looked after the prisoners in the London Tower and guarded the
6、 British crown jewels. Now, they no longer safeguard the Queens jewels. Instead, they are ceremonial guardians who also act as tour guides. To most tourists, they are tourist attractions in their own right.,What do you know about beefeaters? It is said that the word beefeater came from French buffet
7、ier, which refers to the guard protecting the kings food in the palace of French kings.,Why do you think a beefeater represents the UK? Beefeaters have a long history. In 1485, King Henry VII made the beefeaters his bodyguards. Beefeaters are also famous for their uniforms. One is their red and gold
8、 ceremonial uniform, which dates back to 1552 and can still be seen on important occasions. The other one is the blue dress uniform, which is more commonly worn. This uniform dates back to 1858.,What other things can you think of to represent the UK? Big Ben, Stonehenge, Sherlock Holmes, etc.,What d
9、oes this opera house look like?It looks like a group of seashells.Where is it? Which country does it stand for?It is in Sydney. It stands for Australia.,What can you see in the picture? An opera housethe Sydney Opera House.,Why has this opera house become a symbol of Australia? The Sydney Opera Hous
10、e represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance. This magnificent building with its distinctive shell roof was constructed between 1957 and 1973. Since its official opening, the Sydney Opera House has attracted famous performers from all around the world.,What other things can
11、you think of to represent Australia? Koala bears, kangaroos, Gold Beaches, etc.,What is this skyscraper called? The Empire State Building. Where is it located? In New York, the USA.,What do you know about the Empire State Building? The Empire State Building, which stands over a quarter of a mile abo
12、ve the heart of Manhattan, is a 102-story landmark skyscraper. It was designed by William F. Lamb and constructed between 1929 and 1931.,What other things can you think of to represent the USA? The Statue of Liberty, the White House, Hollywood, etc.,Can you choose a symbol to represent China? Can yo
13、u say something about the symbol?,Discussion,How did these things come to be seen as symbols of their countries?,Many different things have come to represent their country. It could be a building, an animal or a plant, the landscape or the people. These things came to be seen as the symbol of their
14、country for various reasons. However, they all have something in common. All of these things are typical or unique to that country. They also reflect the culture of their country, and are respected and loved by its people.,Preview,To preview the new words in this unit To preview Reading on Pages 2-3,Read the articles on Pages 103 and 104 in the Workbook.,Homework,Thank you!,