牛津高中英语 模块六Unit3 Reading cultural differences

Tick the topics mentioned in the conversation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Greeting ways Receiving presents Eye contact Wedding ceremonies Colors Pointing gestures Taking off shoes before entering a house Bonfire Night
Who are mentioned in the text? What country are they from? Name Country
Ma Li
Waled Peter
Brunei
The UK
are mentioned in the text?
cultural events
What special
however, in Brunei
cause ________ offence They use
Brunei
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Before going into someone’s house, you would have to take off your shoes _________________.
Summary
Different reactions _______ to the presents
the informat ion Ma Li has collected
Different wedding ceremonies ____________
pointing gestures Different _________
a live hen and a rooster
Korea
What are hens or roosters supposed to do?
drive bad spirits ______ away To _______ ensure good luck To ______
If a hen lays an egg during the ceremony, it is considered to be very______. lucky
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alcohol
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play loud drums to celebrate the wedding for hours afterwards, and sometimes even throughout the night
Brunei
Pointing gesture
People in many countries point with their first finger.
opened the present as soon as he received it
It’s rude not to open a present when someone gives you one. We like to see how the person acts. British teacher
customs Different __________ festivals Different ________
Brunei
Do people who speak the same language have cultural differences?
What is interesting is that there are sometimes great cultural differences even between native English speakers.
I have fond childhood memories of Bonfire Night, but my American friends are not familiar with that special festical.
on November 5th every year
Describe Bonfire Night
People light large fires outside.
They gather around and have a party. There are plenty of fireworks.
They eat hot dogs and other food that can be cooked over the fire.
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All men sit with the bridegroom.
All women sit with the bride.
Where do men and women sit in a wedding reception in Brunei?
Brunei
What do they serve and what is prohibited at wedding receptions in Brunei?