2023-2024学年高一下学期英语开学第一课龙年介绍课件

Welcome back to school & Happy New Year! Customs of the year of the dragon preparations: Hello! New Semester! & Hello! Everyone! • 3 notebooks —— take notes & dictation & record new words • a dictionary —— check unknown words • red pen & highlighters —— for special use One： Greeting！ Customs of the year of the dragon Requirements: Hello! New Semester! & Hello! Everyone! • be active in class • be initiative in daily learning • be positive in finishing homework • be passionate in continuous English learning Customs of the year of the dragon We have already entered the Year of the Dragon. Or should that be the Year of the Loong? That is a question that has been a subject for debate in China, as some say there is a difference between the two in Chinese and Western mythology. 为迎接新年，China Daily特别推出了一期关于龙年工艺美术展的报道。 Headline：Welcoming the Loong Year！ 早在清末期，在美华人就将“中国龙”译作loong，以和西方的dragon区别开来。新加坡总理李显龙的英文名也翻译成Lee Hsien Loong。 TWO：Dragon or Loong? Customs of the year of the dragon What’s the difference between the Chinese Dragon and the Western Dragon ? In China, the loong is described to be magnificent, marvelous, legendary and benevolent. While, in weatern countries, it is described as a large aggressive animal with wings and a long tail, that can breathe out fire. Customs of the year of the dragon The differences in perception （view/ opinion) of the mythical creatures in China and the West are rooted in their different cultural values. Thus the answer to the question at the beginning is clear: Whether or not to use loong instead of dragon is not important. What is important is that as we enter a new lunar year people globally appreciate the cultural values embodied in （be involved in) such Chinese symbols as loong. Customs of the year of the dragon 传统 Customs and culture in the year of the dragon Year of the Dragon Customs of the year of the dragon Background Three Customs of the year of the dragon The Loong i