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Unit 2
Working the land
Extended reading
Free talk
What do Chinese people usually drink?
For what reasons do people drink tea?
Tea enjoys its popularity not only in China but worldwide.
Tea: China’s gift to the world
Why is tea a gift?
What value does tea have?
What will be mentioned in the passage?
Before reading
Para. 1: The _____________ of tea.
Para. 2: The _____________ of tea.
Para. 3: The _____________ of tea.
Para. 4: The _____________ of tea.
Para. 5: The _____________ of tea.
popularity
history
culture
spread
power
Scan the passage and fill in the mind map about its outline.
Tea: China’s gift to the world
Read for structure
1. How was tea discovered?
2. How did the tea spread to the other parts of the world?
3. What are the benefits of tea?
Read for details
1. How was tea discovered?
2. How was tea used?
Legend has it that about 5,000 years ago, Shennong came across tea when dried leaves blew into a pot of boiling water. L6-7
Tea was used as medicine, included in meals and later offered as a refreshing drink. L7-8
Para. 2
ORIGIN/HISTORY
the history of tea
Para. 2
落日平台上,春风啜茗时。
--杜甫《重过何氏五首·其三》
Para. 3
Translate it.
What is the rhetorical device here?
Quoting
Giving examples
What is the function?
CULTURE
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China
Spread tea by
Spread tea by sea
Western Asia
Japan
Portugal
Dutch …
carrier/transportation:
transportation:
the famous Tea Horse Road
SPREAD
Para. 4
What are the benefits of tea?
Leading us into
Refreshing
Appreciating
a world of quiet contemplation of life
the mind and body
the harmony between man and nature
Para. 5
philosophy of TCM
seek remedy from nature
POWER
From the hillside to teacup
Reading
Add appropriate subheadings to the different sections of the leaflet.
Processing tea/Producing tea
Harvesting tea/Picking tea
Drinking tea
from growing tea to drinking tea
Tips:
1.Subheadings should have similar patterns.
2. Subheadings must be able to summarize the main ideas.
Read the leaflet again and fill in the following mind map.
warm and humid
well-drained
steep hillsides
the bud and top leaves
from early February to late November
between two and seven
(5)
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Why is tea a China's gift to the world?
Tea originated in China and spread to other parts of the world, being deeply loved by people all over the world. (origin)
Tea has played an important role in shaping many countries’ cultures.
Tea has been a precious gift in the long history of trade and cultural exchanges. (spread)
Tea delivers various benefits for us mentally and physically. (power)
Review
gunpowder
paper-making
printing
Beijing-opera
TCM
Can you think of any other gifts from China to the world? If so, write a post on your personal account with the title “..., China's gift to the world”.
Discussion
Tea art----Tea whisking(点茶)
Discussion: Tea or Coffee?
Coffee is also a drink that enjoys popularity around the world. What are the differences and similarities between tea and coffee?
Popularity
Origin
Birthplace
Health benefits
Disadvantages
.....
Similiarites:
They are both very popular beverages around the world.
They are both provide a great energy boost and are also beneficial to drinkers’ health when consumed moderately.
Differences:
They have different forms and types.
They have different ways of making and treatment process.
They represent different cultures.
Let’s be an ambassador of our Chinese tea!
There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of contemplation of life.
/ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃn/ -------Lin Yutang
茶之为物,其特性引领我们进入一个默想的世界。
Aprreciation
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