1、National flags,colours and cultures,The short film is about a Chinese ceremony of saluting to the national flag. The five-star red flag is our national flag with which we are familiar and we can see it almost every day.,1. Whats our national flag like? Can you describe it?,2. What do colors and the
2、stars on the national flag of China symbolize?,Discussion,1. The color of the flag is red. It is rectangular in shape. The proportion between the length and height is three to two. In the upper left corner of the flag, there are five five-pointed stars, yellow in color. One of them is bigger and is
3、located in the top left-handed corner. The other four surround the bigger star to its right.,Five-star red flag,2. The red color of the flag represents the revolutionary martyrs. The color of the five stars is yellow, which symbolizes the bright future. Among the five stars, the bigger one stands fo
4、r the communist party of China while the other four represent the different groups of people in China who are all united behind the Party.,Objectives,To learn about the national flag of France, the USA and IndonesiaTo learn why each countrys national flag is made up of different coloursTo learn to c
5、ompare your own knowledge with the new information learned from the article,汉语是我们的母语，我们从学英语开始，就是用汉语来解释和记忆英语的。变“用汉语解释和记忆英语”为“用英语解释和记忆英语”。避免了将英语转换为另一种语言汉语所带来的不便和时间耗费。不但提高了效率，而且久而久之，有可能在头脑中建立起两种思维系统，即在汉语思维之外，还可以逐步建立起独立的英语思维系统。,用英语解释和记忆英语，本身就是在学习和运用英语，对提高英语语感和英语的阅读理解能力以及综合运用能力很有好处，是一举多得的好方法。真正做到了用英语品味英语
6、，越品越有味；用英语理解英语，理解更准确。鉴于本环节初次尝试此种设置，可能有些学生对英语解释不能完全理解，为降低难度，英文解释后还配有中文解释，以方便学生回顾早读课中已预习过的单词，进一步加深记忆。,to join two pieces of cloth together by putting thread through them with a needle happening, done or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan forming the base, from which everything else devel
7、ops; more important than anything else to end an activity or custom officially when something or someone is released or made free,sew,random,fundamental,abolish,liberation,the right of different groups of people to have a similar social position and receive the same treatment to represent something
8、fairness in the way people are dealt with the quality of being honest to make a formal sign of respect to someone, especially by raising the right hand to the side of the head to feel or express opposition to or dislike of something or someone,equality,symbolize,justice,honesty,salute,object,a good
9、moral quality in a person, or the general quality of goodness in people to cause especially soldiers to be in a particular place to do a job to give or offer something for a decision to be made by others; to allow another person or group to have power or authority over you, or to accept something un
10、willingly relating to deep feelings and beliefs, especially religious beliefs,virtue,station,submit,spiritual,A brief introduction of national flags,A national flag is a flag that symbolizes a country and that can usually be flown by citizens of that country. Both public and private buildings such a
11、s schools and courthouses often fly the national flag. In some countries, the national flags are only flown from non-military buildings on certain flag days. There are three distinct types of national flag for use on land, and three for use at sea, although many countries use identical designs for s
12、everal of these types of flag. Some national flags have been particularly inspirational to other nations, countries, or subnational entities in the design of their own flags.,The following are national flags of some countries; try to tell which country each flag belongs to.,Canada,France,USA,Indones
13、ia,England,German,Australia,Korea,Singapore,Reading Tips,在阅读时，要注意综合运用略读(skimming)与扫读(scanning)这两种方法。,Reading strategy,skimming,scanning,a general idea,certain information,titles and headings,the first and last sentences of paragraphs,the first and last paragraphs,pictures and charts,Scan the text fo
14、r key words and phrases, dates, etc.,Do not need to read the whole text.,Skimming to get general ideas,Skimming,Reading Comprehension I,What do the colours used on the French flag remind us of? They remind us of the motto of the Revolutionliberty, equality and fraternity. 2.How many stars are there
15、on the national flag of the USA? Fifty. 3. What colour is the Indonesian flag? Read and white.,Careful reading to solve difficult points,Tips for teacher,本模块的careful reading主要是针对句型和部分短语的解释，教师可以根据学生的预习情况来选择性讲解。 为了引导学生进行自主学习，自己查找相关资料学习新单词，这里不对词汇做解释。但为了方便，在每个单元的language points板块中会对本单元的词汇做一个重点讲解。,These
16、flags are more than just pieces of cloth sewn together at random with thread. (P34), A. “More than名词”表示“多于”、“非但尤其是”如： 1) Modern science is more than a large amount of information. 2) Jason is more than a lecturer; he is a writer, too., B. “More than数词”含“以上”或“不止”之意，如： 3) I have known David for more t
17、han 20 years., C. “More than形容词”等于“很”或“非常”的意思，如： 4) In doing scientific experiments, one must be more than careful with the instruments. 5) I assure you I am more than glad to help you., D. 在“More.than.”中，肯定“more”后面的而否定“than”后面的，约等于“是而不是”如： 6) The difference between pure linguistics and applied ling
18、uistics is more apparent than real. 7) Hearing the loud noise, the boy was more surprised than frightened., E. “More than”或“More.than.”含“can”的分句时表示“否定意”，如： 8) Thats more than I can do. 9) Dont bite off more than you can chew.,短语at random 的意思是“随机地、任意地”。如： She opened the book at random and started rea
19、ding.,2. Strengthened by the Revolution, France became a different country. (34) 大革命使法国变得强大，成为一个与众不同的国家。 句中strengthened by the Revolution是过去分词短语，作原因状语。如： Inspired by his parents, Jo put his heart into music and finally produced his masterpiece. 由于受到父母的启发，乔专心于音乐，最终写出了他的杰作。,3. This led to war, and to
20、America gaining its independence. (P35) 这引发了战争，也使美国获得了独立。 动名词短语gaining its independence作介词to的宾语，America是动名词的逻辑主语。 We are looking forward to Mary coming to the opening ceremony. 我们期待着玛丽来参加开幕式。,4. The thirteen stripes are to remind people of the thirteen colonies that joined together to fight for inde
21、pendence from Britain. (P35),1). are to remind people of ,在英语里，“ be + to do ”结构可用来表示将来时间，它的具体用法如下：,1. 表示“按计划、安排(要做某事)”。例如：,We are to meet at the school gate. （我们将在校门口碰头。） They are to go travelling in August. （他们计划八月份去旅游。）,2. 表示“命令”。例如：,You are to be back before five oclock. （你须 5 点钟以前回来。） The room i
22、s to be locked. （这个房间要上锁。）,3. 表示“职责”。例如：,Im to inform you that the meeting will be held in Wuhan.（我谨通知你会议将在武汉召开。） He is to design a new machine. （他将设计一台新机器。）,4. 表示“目的”。例如：,The prize was to honor him for his great discoveries. （这项奖励是为了对他的重大发现而表示的敬意。）,5. 表示“用途”。例如：,A pen is to write with.（钢笔是用来写字的。）,6
23、. 表示“命中注定”。例如：,They were never to meet again.（他们注定以后永远不会再见面了。）,7. 表示“应该做（某事）”。例如：,What are we to do next？（我们下一步应该怎么办？） What is to be done when something gets in-to your eyes?（如果你眼睛里进了东西，该怎么办？）,8. 表示“可能性”。例如：,Its eleven oclock now. He is to get to Mikes house. （现在 11 点了，可能他已经到达迈克的家了。） Lets see who is
24、 to win the game. （让我们看看谁会赢得这场比赛。）,9. 表示“征求对方的意见”。例如：,Am I to go on with the work？ （这项工作我是不 是接着干下去？） When are they to hand in their plan？ （他们的计划什么时候交上来？）,5. The flag, which is made up of a red band over a white one, is based on a national flag dating back to the 13th century, which had nine red and
25、white stripes. (P35),本句中含有两个which引导的非限制性定语从句，第二个定语从句which had nine red and white stripes的先行词是a national flag, 中间的分词短语dating back to作定语，意思是“追溯到” This tradition dates back to medieval times.,Scanningto get detailed information,Scanning,Reading Comprehension II,What does a national flag tell us?A natio
26、nal flag tells us something about the country it represents, such as its values, beliefs and culture. 2. What led to the great unrest in France before the Revolution?The people had no freedom and were suffering from hunger let to it.,3. Why has the French flag become one of the most important nation
27、al flags in history? Because in salute to the French and their revolution, many countries have chosen to use the same colours on their flags as the French did. 4. What caused Americans to demand separation from Britain? Because the British raised the tax rates in America and increased control over t
28、heir American colonies. Americans couldnt tolerate the way that Britain ruled the country and they demanded independence.,5. What do the stars and stripes on the American flag represent?6. What was the Indonesian national flag like in the 13th century?7. What is the most common explanation of the me
29、anings of the colours on the Indonesian flag?,The 50 stars represent the 50 states and the 13 stripes represent the 13 colonies that joined together to flight for independence from Britain.,It had nine red and white stripes.,Red stands for blood, or things that are physical, while white represents t
30、he spiritual.,C2:,bravery, revolution, strength and blood of the French,strength and bravery,blood or things that are physical; the colour of sugar; the brave nature of Indonesian people; fire that comes from Indonesias volcanoes,Peace and honesty,virtue,the spiritual; rice; purity,liberty and justi
31、ce,hard work and justice,Pair work,1. Discuss colors and flags with a partner, and then give a mini presentation about the national flags mentioned in the reading passage to the whole class.,Discussion,Time for reflection,Can you give a brief introduction of French flag, American flag and Indonesian
32、 flag? 2. Tell the meanings:random, fundamental, equalityabolish, compromise, liberationsalute, separation, symbolizejustice, object to, date back to,I. Multiple choice. 1. I was unwilling to _ myself to his orders.A. give in B. devote C. submit D. adapt 2. The magician picked several persons _ from
33、 the audience and asked them to help him with the performance.A. by accident B. on occasion C. at random D. on an average,His finger was cut off when he caught it in a machine, but the surgeon was able to _ it back on. A. sew B. cure C. treat D. operate 4. He survived the accident, but his car was d
34、amaged beyond repair, so he had to _ it.A. accelerate B. accumulate C. abolish D. abandon,II. Translate the sentences into English. 1. 老师随便选了八个同学。The teacher picked eight students _. 2. 越来越多的人用布口袋来替代塑料口袋。More and more people _ _ ones made of cloth. 3. 她面对威胁，拒不低头。She refused to _.,at random,substitut
35、e plastic bags with/for,submit to threats,4. 你的生意如果能由这些原则所引导，将会取得成功。_, your business will be a success. 5. 他们当中的一半人反对废除原来的做法。Half of them _ their past ways. 6. 这个节日可以追溯到一千年前。This festival can _ 1000 years ago.,Guided by these principles,objected to abolishing,date back to,7. 这次改革导致了全国的一些根本性的改变。This
36、reform _ throughout the country. 8. 医疗队由来自不同医院的20位医生和护士组成。The medical team _twenty doctors and nurses from various hospitals.,led to some fundamental changes,is made up of,Preview,To Preview Word power about national flowers & colour idioms on Pages 38-39To preview Grammar and usage about adverbial clauses on Page 40,Homework1. Read the text again and again. Try to memorize the language points.2. Parts A and B on pages 116-117 in Workbook to practice using the words and phrases learnt in the Reading section.,
