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Unit 5 Topic 3 The dragon has become a symbol of the Chinese nation. Section A辉县市第一初级中学辉县市第一初级中学 刘芳刘芳A: Look at the roof. What color is it? B: It is yellow.A: Thats correct! Because yellow was a symbol of imperial power in ancient China.Pair workA: Whats the symbol of the Chinese nation?B: Its the dragon. Its said that theyre powerful animals which have long tails.A: Wherere they in the Forbidden City?B: Theyre carved on the stones.A: Have you been to the Tiananmen Rostrum?B: No, I havent.A: What a pity! The Tiananmen Rostrum is in front of the Forbidden City. Today, lets learn about the Forbidden City.Listen to the recording carefully. Then answer the questions. （录音（录音1）(1) Why were most of the buildings built with yellow roofs?(2) Why are there so many stone dragons?(3) Is the dragon a symbol of the Chinese nation?(4) Do you know any stories of the dragon? Because yellow was a symbol of imperial power in ancient China.Because the dragon has become a symbol of the Chinesenation.Yes, it is.Yes, I do.Section A1aLook, listen and say （影片（影片1）show (sb.) aroundOne of the students showed us around the school.play a/an . part = play a/an . roleIt also plays an important part in Chinese festivals. =It also plays an important role in Chinese festivals. The dragon is a symbol of the Chinese nation and there are a lot of operas, music, paintings and sayings about it in Chinas history. Now, do you want to know more about it? Here is a video. Its a story about dragons. Please watch it carefully and then tell us what the story is called. （影片2）A: Are you clear? Guess! What is the story called?B:叶公好龙。A: Yes. Its Lord Yes Love of Dragons. In our country, there are many people, places and things related to dragons. Now, lets look at 1b.Match the phrases with the right pictures. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) a. the year of Dragon b. Lord Yes Love of Dragonsc. Dragon Boat Festival d. Dragon Well Tea cabd Please watch the video carefully. Pay attention to the buildings. After that, Ill ask you some questions or let you say something about it. （影片3）A: Well. Are the buildings grand?B: Yes, they are.C: I hope to visit them some day.A: Sure. We can go to either the Tiananmen Rostrum or the Forbidden City this weekend.A: Do you know what the tall buildings are in front of Tiananmen?B: They are two stone columns.A: Yes, but they are called huabiao in Chinese. Huabiao has a long history and there are many interesting stories about it. Its said that in ancient China a king named Yao set up a wooden column outside his palace. People could carve their suggestions on it, and Yao promised to follow the good ones. But later, it was made of stone, and many dragons were carved on it. 2aListen, read and say （影片（影片4）(Susanna sees a stone column outside the Forbidden City.)Answer the following questions according to 2a.1. What did they see on the Huabiao outside the Forbidden City?2. Who set up the first Huabiao that was made of wood? Why?3. Where are Jane, Susanna and Kangkang going next?4. Can you retell the story about the Huabiao told by Kangkang?They saw some dragons carved on it.A king named Yao. Because he wanted to get suggestionsfrom people.Either Beihai Park or Shichahai Park.Yes, I can. It is said that in ancient China a king either or Either you or I am wrong.Either the manager or his assistants are to attend the meeting.He is either at home or at school.We can go to either Beihai Park or Shichahai Park. Pair work Have you ever noticed anything special in your hometown? Whats the story about it? Collect as much information as possible and then share it with your partner.1. Master some new words and phrases: show (sb.) around, tail, correct, elder, promise2. Learn the usage of connectives. We can go to either Beihai Park or Shichahai Park.3. Understand dragons and Huabiao which play an important part in Chinese culture.(1) Collect some sayings, songs and stories related to dragons.(2) Write a passage about something special in your hometown.Thank you!