1、,Unit 3 The meaning of colour,Welcome to the unit,Objectives,To learn to talk about your favourite colour and explain your reasonTo find out different meanings of colours in different culturesTo discuss particular colours that are used for special events,The world is full of colors. Without color, t
2、he world would be a far less interesting place. Which color do you like best and why?,Purple,purple,black,green,gray,blue,the Colour?,Why,red,pink,yellow,brown,white,orange,Of all the colors, I prefer red color. Because, as far as I am concerned, red can represent many things and has many symbolic m
3、eanings in China. Usually, Chinese like to associate happy and successful things with red. For instance, in Chinese there are phrases such as “红利”、“红火”、“红包” (to express happy or fortunate things) “披红”、“开门红”、“满堂红” (to express successful things or good wishes for the future).,Also, as we all know, our
4、 national flag, to which we salute every day, is five-star red flag. The red color of the flag represents the revolution, the blood and lives of revolutionary martyrs. There are many other examples of the red colors popularity in China. So, in my opinion, red is the most widely-used color in china a
5、nd its my favorite color.,Discussion: What does red, yellow, blue or other colors mean?,Red signifies the choleric temperament. Red is generally taken to be the color of life, of the glowing sun and of fire. Love and joy, rage and anger are the polar values of the color red. Red is said to make the
6、blood boil, to increase the pulse rate, to raise the blood pressure and the rate of breathing. Red is also the color of desire. Red generally supports the circulatory functions and is applied with success to combat anemia, asthma, diseases of the larynx, certain skin diseases and chronic coughs.,Yel
7、low is the symbol of the sun at the zenith. Yellow is the brightest of all colors. In the psychology of colors, yellow stands for detached serenity. Yellow reflects light in all directions, thereby creating an impression of liberation; it cancels out any feeling of heaviness or oppression. Professor
8、 Luscher writes that the color yellow drives us forward towards new, modern frontiers, and that it is therefore future oriented.,Yellow,Blue is the color of peace and infinity. Blue profoundly calms and relaxes us. Our bodies and minds are conveyed to a state of peace, repose and softness.,Blue,Oran
9、ge is the color of cheerfulness and gaiety. Being a color mixed from red and yellow, it stands for kind-heartedness and warm-heartedness of an individual. Orange symbolizes the rising sun; it makes us alert and cheerful. It causes stimulation, warmth and happiness. Orange fills us with joy and cheer
10、fulness. It affects both our bodies and our minds.,Orange,In our daily life, people often can imagine something from a certain kind of color. So, have a try and tell your classmates, what can you imagine from the following colors (use some adjectives to describe it)?,excited, enthusiastic, noble,hap
11、py, energetic, active,bright, hopeful, joyful,mysterious, gentle, elegant,peaceful, comfortable, fresh,wise, outgoing, fresh,depressed, pessimistic,serious, calm, firm,Look at the pictures and answer questions:,1. What is this building?,2. Can you describe the national flag of any particular country
12、? 3. Why does each country have its own national flag with its own pattern and colors?,1. It is the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the USA.,3. Each country has a unique culture, tradition and history. The pattern and colors of the national flags are chosen to symbolize these elements.,Germ
13、an,Indonesia,Canada,1. Do you know what the name the flower is?,Tulip,2. What do you know about this flower?,The tulip was originally a wild flower, growing in Central Asia. It was introduced in Western Europe and the Netherlands in the 17th century. Now it is the national flower of Netherlands.,Why
14、 do you think many people like tulips?,Many people like tulips because of their bright colors and frilly petals. Tulips have become a huge business in the Netherlands. Tourists from all over the world come to enjoy these flowers in spring every year.,Beijing Opera,1. What colors are used for differe
15、nt roles in Chinese opera?,2. What do the terms sheng dan jing and chou in Beijing opera refer to?,1. In Chinese opera, differently colored faces represent different personalities. For example, red means bravery and loyalty. White represents cunning. Black suggests fierceness or violence.,2. These a
16、re four different types of roles in Beijing opera. sheng and dan are the positive male and female roles. jing refers to the supporting role. chou is the clown or someone who has negative features.,Match the masks with the characters:,Zhang Fei 张飞,Cao Cao 曹操,Guan Yu 关羽,A Brief Introduction of Beijing
17、 Opera,Beijing opera, which has existed for over 200 years, is a national treasure for Chinese people. It is usually involves interesting make-up and magnificent costumes. Despite being called Beijing opera, its birthplace is not in Beijing but in Anhui and Hubei. Today, this traditional art form is
18、 becoming less popular because the young generation seems to have difficulty understanding the unique performances.,What are the colors red and white always used for in Western cultures? What are the colors red and white always used for in the East?,White is the traditional color for wedding in the
19、West, while in the East, it is red.,Discussion:,1. Can you give some examples of the use of a particular color for a special event?,For example, during the Chinese New Year, people always wear red clothes, as red is believed to be able to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck in the coming yea
20、r. Chinese people also wear red for traditional Chinese weddings. In this case, red means happiness. However, for funerals, people choose to wear black or white clothes rather than red clothes, because people believe red shows disrespect towards the dead.,2. Think of a foreign country. What color do
21、 you associate with that country? Why?,In my opinion, Spain is associated with red. The Spanish people are so enthusiastic and energetic that they remind me of a burning red fire. Also a matador, or bullfighter, uses a piece of blood red cloth to excite and anger the bull. The Spanish women seem to
22、be very fiery and full of life when they are dancing the famous dance, the flamenco. Their red skirts seem to move like dancing flames, so bright and joyful.,3. What color would you choose to represent your personality? Why?,White is the most appropriate color to represent me. Unlike when mixing col
23、ored paint, when colored lights are mixed together, the result is white light. White light is the product of every color in the light spectrum, and this reflects how I see myself. I am a person with many qualities and positive characteristics.,Just like white light, I am the product of multiple infl
24、uences, such as my family, teachers and friends. Furthermore, I can identify with many people from different backgrounds and with different interests. You could say that because I have so many colors mixed that it is easy for me to understand someone who thinks of himself as blue for example.,Preview,To preview the new words in this unitTo preview Reading National flags, colours and cultures on Pages 34-35To learn to associate what you already know with the topic you are reading,Homework1. Collect more information about the meanings of color.2. Write your collection into a short passage.,