Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 第6课时（Project & Reading Plus）课件 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕“跨文化交际”核心主题，通过Free talk导入文化差异重要性，以小组合作（比较中外习俗、分享调研成果）为学习支架，从具体习俗（饮食、问候等）过渡到文化符号（龙、红色、数字）的中西方含义辨析，构建知识脉络。 其亮点在于融合文化意识与语言能力培养，通过对比中西方龙的象征（中国：权力与好运，西方：怪物）、红色的正负含义（中国：喜庆，西方：损失）等实例，引导学生分析文化差异，提升跨文化理解。采用任务型合作学习（小组调研、导游角色扮演），结合反思问题促进思维品质发展，助力学生形成开放包容的文化态度，也为教师提供结构化的跨文化教学方案。

In our interconnected era, understanding cultural announces is val effective cross border communication here's the concise over bill of key disparately number one communication styles directness versus indirectly the us and germany value clarity let's get to the point while japan in china favorite are considering, made me know to avoid a firm handshake signals confidence in the west, but thailand uses a gentle y eye contact the north honesty in canada, but may chAllenge authorities in parts of africa. Number two, time perception, punctuality versus flexibility. Switzerland and germany prioritize string schedules while brazil and soda arabia focus on relationships over rigor timeline. Ines, we are right when ready, short term verses long term focus. Western cultures see quick results as this stage. An societies like south korea. Cov trust for lasting partnerships. Number three, higher R, T. And decision making vertical versus flag structures. India employees formal titles like sir or manon and top down decisions, while sweden and denmark encourage open dialog across all levels. Individualism versus collectivism. The U. K. Celebrates I did IT personal achievement, while japan emphasizes we made this happen. Group harmony. Number four, business, adequate titles versus informality. France requires mercial or madam until invited to use first names. Australia prefers comes and gift giving rules. What god is a good gift in russia, but avoid White rapping in china. Morning single, use the right hand in the middle. St, nevertheless left. Number five, conflict resolution, direct versus indirect approaches, the netherland tackles issues openly, let's discuss while indonesia resolve conflict safely to preserve harmony, embrace diversity differences as opportunities, cultural disparity, ties are british growth, not barriers, whether negotiating in berlin or networking in beijing. Curiosity and respect our greatest test assets. Celebrate the world's diversity one conversation at the time. Unit 6 Crossing Cultures 第6课时 (Project & Reading Plus) R·八年级下册 We are living in a global era(时代). Do you think it’s important to know about different cultures and cultural differences? Free talk avoid misunderstanding show respect to people from other countries communication skills more open-minded. cultural awareness better cooperation friendship Compare two countries’ customs In groups, research the similarities and differences between customs in China and another country. You can choose some topics from the list below. Complete the table with your ideas. 4a greetings wearing the right clothes giving and receiving gifts visiting others eating customs good /bad conversation topics Project For example Read the form and compare the eating customs between China and Brazil. Join a different group. Tell them about your research. 4b We researched eating customs. In China, it’s not polite to talk with your mouth full. In Brazil, it’s rude to do that too. In China, we usually use chopsticks. But in Brazil，... We researched eating customs. In China, it’s not polite to talk with your mouth full. In Brazil, it’s rude to do that too. In China, we usually use chopsticks. But in Brazil, they use a knife and fork. In China, we shouldn’t sit at the head of the table. And it is the same in Brazil. In China, we can eat something with our hands. But in Brazil, they can’t eat anything with their hands. Sample Rejoin your original group. Share what you learnt in the other group. 4c … … Free talk There are indeed great cultural differences between China and other countries. What animal is considered to be lucky in Chinese culture? What colour can bring people good luck and wealth in Chinese culture? What number do Chinese people think is lucky? Dragons The colour red Lucky numbers Scan the passage and find some cultural symbols(文化符号). What’re the special meanings of these symbols in China and in the West? Read the text and complete the table. 1 Cultural symbol In China In the West/ other cultures Dragons a symbol of ______ and ________ appear in many ______ appear in ________and ________ frightening __________ power good fortune places names idioms monster Red Numbers 6 ______________ 2 _______________ 8 ______________ 9 ______________ Positive good luck a symbol of __________and ________ during _______ like the Chinese New Year during ___________ like a traditional Chinese wedding Negative a red carpet: _____________ a red rose: _________ _________ Lucky Unlucky 4 ____________ Lucky Unlucky _________ _________ wealth festivals celebrations importance love loss things going well good things come in pairs wealth a long life seven “death” thirteen Imagine that you are a tour guide in China. What additional information can you give tourists on Chinese cultural symbols? 2 Hi everyone! As your tour guide, let me share more Chinese cultural symbols with you. … 附加的；额外的 Sample Hi everyone! As your tour guide, let me share more Chinese cultural symbols with you. First, pandas are not just cute animals. They’re a symbol of peace and friendship. They are also China’s national treasures. Then, Chinese tea is more than a drink. It is a cultural symbol. There are many kinds like green tea and black tea. When we serve tea to guests, it shows our kindness. And making tea is also a traditional art. Another symbol is Peking Opera masks. Different colours mean different personalities. Tourists can take photos with them! Keep an eye on these Chinese cultural symbols during our trip—they’re all part of China’s rich culture! Read and learn Symbols of Chinese Culture Chinese culture is one of the oldest in the world, and it is rich in traditions and beliefs. Many of the things you see, hear, or even taste in China may be symbols with special meanings! be rich in 富含 信仰 Dragons In many Western stories, dragons are frightening monsters. However, people in China are not frightened of them! Instead, they think dragons are a symbol of power and good fortune. Chinese dragons are so popular in China that you can see them in many places, such as vases, buildings, money, clothes, paintings, and 西方的；西部的 使惊恐的；骇人的 怪物，怪兽 惊吓的；受惊的；害怕的 a/the symbol of... ……的象征 机会；运气 花瓶 jewellery! The word for “dragon” even appears in names and idioms. For example, “to hope that one’s children become dragons” means that parents hope their children will do well in life. In China, people think dragons are so powerful that they call themselves the descendants of the dragon! 后裔；后代；子孙 珠宝；首饰 The colour red In China, red is a powerful colour with special meaning. Many people think it brings good luck and wealth, so you will see red decorations such as paper-cuts, couplets, and lanterns during festivals like the Chinese New Year. People think red is so lucky that they wear it during celebrations. At traditional Chinese weddings, both the bride and groom wear red. Red also has positive meanings in other cultures. 钱财；财产；财富 装饰；装饰品 对联 灯笼；提灯 婚礼；结婚庆典 新娘 新郎 For example, a red carpet shows importance, and red roses symbolize love. However, in Western culture, red could sometimes mean loss. If a company has “red ink” or is “in the red”, it means that they are losing more money than they are earning. 地毯 象征；是……的象征；代表 挣得；赚得 Lucky numbers Certain numbers are lucky in China because they sound like other Chinese words with positive meanings. “Six”, for example, sounds like “flow”. It symbolizes things going well. The number “two” is also lucky, because the Chinese believe that good things come in pairs. “Eight” sounds like a word which means “to make a fortune”, and it symbolizes wealth. Lastly, “nine” has the same 流；流动 成对的；成双的 发财；赚大钱 pronunciation as the character “久”, which means “long lasting”. So “ nine” has come to symbolize a long life. On the other hand, “four” sounds like “death”. Some people find this number so unlucky that they avoid using it in their phone numbers. But China is not the only place with special numbers. In America, for example, “seven” is a lucky number while “thirteen ” is an unlucky number. 发音；读音 文字，字母，符号 持久的；耐久的 逐渐开始做某事；最终决定做某事 另一方面 avoid doing sth 避免做某事 而；然而 表示两种情况的对比。 1. What customs from around the world have you learnt? 2. What are some cultural differences between China and other countries? 3. Can you use adverbial clauses with so ... that, unless, and as soon as properly? 4. Why do you think it is important to know about cultural differences? 5. How should we communicate with people from different cultures? Reflecting When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Homework Review the words and phrases in this unit. Research the similarities and differences between customs in China and another country you’re interested in. Then write a short report. $