九年级仁爱上册 Unit 3 Topic 2 课文翻译填词

Unit 3 English Around the WorldUnit 3 Topic 2 Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures.SA,1a(Wang Junfeng and his parents are going to the USA. Michael and Kangkang are going to see them off. Now they are on theirSome things usually have different meanings in differens cultures.Here are some words about animals that are used differently in western cultures and Chinese culture.Most phrases in Chinese about the dog, such as "a homeless dog","a mad dog","a running dog" and "a dog catching a mouse", have negative meanings.But in western countries, dogs are considered honest and good friends of humans.The word, "dog", has positive meanings.For example, "you are a lucky dog" means you are a lucky person.And "every dog has its day" means each person has good luck at times.As we know, dragons are very important in Chinese culture.In ancient times, dragons were regarded as strong and magical creatures.They brought hope and good luck.The ancient emperors compared themselves to dragons.Nowadays, many parents want their children to become"dragons".But in western cultures, dragons were dangerous animals.Heroes killed them to protect people.Some things have similar meanings in Chinese culture and western cultures.The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some western countries.People in China and the West think the rose also stands for peace, courage and friendship.When we pay attention to the cultural meanings of words, we will understand them better.SD, 1aEnglish is spoken by people in many places.It began in England but spread as the British people left their coutry and made new homes.Now, English is the language spoken by most people in countries like Canada, America and Australia.After many years, the English language began to change.The changes were maily expressions and spellings.Sometimes different people use different words to mean the same thing.People in England say "underground" while people in America say "subway".In America an elevater starts on the first floor, but in Britain it starts on the ground floor."Colour" and "centre" are British spellings while"color" and "center" are American spellings for the same words. Pronunciation of words and ways of speaking have changed as well.It is possible to tell whether a person is American or British by listening to his or her speech.The English language has also changed by borrowing words from other languages.The Americans borrowed "cent" from old French and "cookbook" from German.They also borrowed "tofu" and "kowtow" from Chinese.The English language is changing all the time, but people from English-speaking countries are still able to understand each other.Unit 3 English Around the WorldUnit 3 Topic 2 Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures.课文翻译SA, 1a(Wang Junfeng and his parents are going to the USA. Michael and Kangkang are going to see them off. Now they are on their way to the airport.)（王俊峰和他的父母要去美国。

迈克尔和康康去给他们送行。

现在他们在去机场的路上。

）Wang Junfeng:I can't believe that I'm flying to Disneyland. I'm so excited.王俊峰：真不敢相信我就要飞往迪士尼了。

我太激动了。

Kangkang:Of course you are.康康：当然了。

(Michael sees a stranger putting out hand with his thumb raised.)（迈克尔看到一个陌生人拇指向上伸着手。

）Michael:Stop, please!迈克尔：麻烦停一下车！Driver:What's up?司机：怎么了？Michael:The stranger is asking for a ride. Look at his gesture!迈克尔：这个陌生人想让我们载他一程。

看他的动作。

(The driver stops the minibus.)（司机停下了面包车。

）Foreigner:Excuse me, could you please give me a ride to the airport?外国人：打扰了，你们能带我去机场吗？Driver:Sure. We're going to the same place. Get on, please.司机：可以。

我们也要去机场。

上车吧。

Foreigner:Thank you very much.外国人：非常感谢。

(They reach the airport twenty minutes later.)（二十分钟以后他们到了机场。

）Kangkang:What time is your flight?康康：你的飞机是什么时候？Wang Junfeng:At 5 o'clock. My uncle is meeting us tomorrow. But I'll still worried about my English.王俊峰：五点。

我叔叔，明天来接我。

但我还是很担心我的英语。

Kangkang:No need to worry. You can buy the guidebook, A Tour in the USA.康康：不用担心。

你可以买一本旅游指南，《美国之行》。

Wang Junfeng:Good idea. I hope I won't have much difficulty in communication.王俊峰：好主意。

希望我的交流不会有太大困难。

Michael:Whenever you need help, send me an e-mail or call me.迈克尔：需要帮助的时候，就给我发邮件或者打电话。

Wang Junfeng:Thank you very much. I have to go now. Bye!王俊峰：谢谢你们。

我得走了。