牛津译林英语模块9第三单元reading课件.ppt

Module 9 unit 3 The meaning of colourReading National flags,colours and culturesDo you know what countries the following national flags represent?ChinaAustraliathe USAFranceCanadaIndonesia1.What can a national flag tell us?It tells us something about the country it represents,such as its values,beliefs and culture.Step1:fast reading:2.How many stars are there on the national flag of the USA?Fifty.3.What color is the Indonesian flag?Red and white.Read the part“France”and answer the question:What event is associated with the French flag?The French RevolutionWhen:Background:Motto:The Influence:In 1789Great unrestLiberty,equality and fraternity one of the most important national flags in history Detailed reading:Read the passage carefully and find out the information to fill in the form:FlagFranceThe USAIndonesiaThe colours in itThe meaning of the coloursred,white,blue red,white,bluered,whiteRed-bravery,revolution,strength and blood of the French White-peace and honesty Blue-liberty and justiceRed-strength and bravery White-virtueBlue-hard work and justiceRed-blood or things that are physical;the colour of sugar;the brave nature of Indonesia people;fireWhite-the spiritual;rice;purityRead the part”the USA”and try to answer the following questions:1.What do the stars and stripes on the American flag represent?2.When does the USA celebrate Independence Day?The fifty stars represent the fifty states and the thirteen stripes represent the original thirteen states that joined together to fight for independence from Britain.On 4 July each year.Fill in the blanks after reading the part about Indonesia.The most _ explanation is that red stands for_,or things that are _ while white represents the spiritual.Another explanation is that red _ the color of _ and white looks like rice.Other people say red stands for the _ nature of the Indonesia people.It can also symbolize the fire that comes from Indonesias volcanoes.White is _ as a symbol of mon blood physical resemblessugar braveregarded Task 3:Step5:discussion:Discuss with your partner about your favorite color and the reasons for your choice.red,bluewhite,green,blackpassion,strength,bravery,justice,liberty,purity,innocence,hope,growth,mystery 图案设计图案设计 意义意义 加拿大加拿大国旗国旗 加拿大国旗，加拿大国旗，通常在英文通常在英文叫做枫叶旗，叫做枫叶旗，呈横长方形，呈横长方形，内有一片内有一片11个角的红色个角的红色枫树叶；两枫树叶；两侧为两个相侧为两个相等的红色竖等的红色竖长方形。长方形。白色正方形代表加拿大辽阔的白色正方形代表加拿大辽阔的国土，加拿大全年积雪期在国土，加拿大全年积雪期在100天以上，故用白色表示；两个天以上，故用白色表示；两个红色竖长方形分别代表太平洋红色竖长方形分别代表太平洋和大西洋，因为加拿大西濒太和大西洋，因为加拿大西濒太平洋，东临大西洋；红色枫叶平洋，东临大西洋；红色枫叶代表全体加拿大人民，加拿大代表全体加拿大人民，加拿大素有素有“枫叶之国枫叶之国”的美誉，枫的美誉，枫树是该国的国树，象征火红树是该国的国树，象征火红,热热烈，赤诚的枫叶是加拿大民族烈，赤诚的枫叶是加拿大民族的象征。的象征。你对该国国旗设计的看法（用两句话表达你的看法）你对该国国旗设计的看法（用两句话表达你的看法）Thank youThank you