M6 U3 Reading Cultural differences （1）Learning aims:1. To understand the conversation about cultural differences.2. To learn the use of examples and develop critical thinking3. To take a right attitude toward different cultures.Part 1: Fast reading1. Who is Ma Li?2. What countries are mentioned in the text? 3. What special occasions are talked about in the text?Part 2: Reading strategy the use of examplesto explain concept and ideasto support argumentsto make story interesting. …Part 3: detailed reading Example 1: an end-of-term ceremonywhowhat happenedReasonsBritsChineseExample 2: a Korean wedding ceremonyTrue or false: 1.They have dishes made of a live hen and a rooster.2. The hen is supposed to drive bad spirits away from the wedding ceremony.3. It is considered lucky if the hen lays an egg during the ceremony.4. The newlyweds will make three kowtows (磕头) during the ceremonyExample 3: wedding receptions in BruneiMatch the information.1.Men and women sit together, eating and drinking happily.2.Men sit with the bridegroom, and women sit with the bride. 3.The host serves a variety of drinks, alcohol in particular.4 They play loud drums for hours or even throughout the night. Brunei__________ China ___________Example 4 & 5In Brunei, a large number of foreigners find it hard to get used to _________.A. pointing to something with their first finger to avoid offence.B. removing their shoes before stepping into someone’s house.C. not drinking alcohol.D. bowing to others to show respect.How do we point? We point with our first finger /index finger.Example 6: Bonfire NightWhat do Brits do on Bonfire Night?light haveplaycook and eatfireworkshot dogs and other food a partylarge fires outsidePart four: Ma...
