Unit 3Unit 3The Meaning of Colour 江苏省东海高级中学 时统生 \ 桑爱江 Section BReadingReading StrategyPre-reading ActivitiesReading and Comprehension Practice and Discussion I. Pre-reading Activities Acquaint yourself with some relevant informationBackground Information The national flag is a red rectangle with five stars. The red of the flag symbolizes revolution; the stars are yellow so that they will stand out brightly against the red ground. The larger star represents the CPC and the four smaller ones, the Chinese people. This expresses the great unity of the Chinese people under the leadership of the CPC. Our National Flag II. Reading StrategyBefore reading an article:• Read the headline and the first paragraph to get an idea of the theme or topic.• Think about the topic and what you already know. Practice: Read this article with the above method. SkimmingRead the Internet article quickly and answer the following questions: III. Reading and Comprehension1. What is the French national flag sometimes called?2. How many stars are there on the national flag of the USA?3. What colour is the Indonesian flag? DiscussionRead the Internet article again to find out: III. Reading and Comprehension Each country’s national flag is made up of different colours. Have you ever wondered why? ScanningRead the Internet article carefully and answer the following questions: III. Reading and Comprehension1. What do the colours on a national flag symbolize?2. What was the motto of the French Revolutionary?3. Why was the Revolution such an important time in France’s history? 4. Why were the people who lived in the USA unhappy with British rule?5. What do the stars and strips on the American flag represent?6. What was...
