Unit 6 Crossing cultures Reading Plus 课件2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

该初中英语课件聚焦中国文化符号（龙、红色、幸运数字），对比其在中西方的文化内涵。课堂导入通过Warming up问题激活学生已有认知，以精读提取细节、表格填写为支架，帮助学生构建文化差异知识体系。 其亮点在于融合文化意识与语言能力培养，通过对比阅读、表格任务及“导游介绍文化符号”作业，引导学生理解文化多样性，增强家国情怀。Think and Share环节促进思维品质发展，助力学生形成跨文化交际意识，同时为教师提供结构化教学活动，提升教学效率。

Unit 6 Crossing Cultures UNIT 6 Reading Plus Symbols of Chinese Culture 能够通过精读提取细节信息，完成表格任务。 能够理解龙、红色、幸运数字在中西方的文化内涵，理解文化多样性，尊重不同国家的文化差异，树立“各美其美，美美与共”的跨文化交际意识。 能够通过学习中国文化符号的寓意和价值，增强对中华优秀传统文化的认同感和自豪感，愿意主动向他人介绍中国文化，培养文化传播意识。 What do you know about dragons in Chinese culture? What does red mean to you in Chinese culture? What are lucky numbers in China? Why? 5 General introduction to Chinese cultural symbols Different meanings of dragons in China and Western cultures What’s the main idea of each paragraph. dragon in Western countries 6 The meaning of red in China and Western cultures Lucky numbers in China and Western cultures red ink / in the red 7 Read the text and complete the table. Cultural symbol In China In the West / other cultures Dragons • a symbol of ______ and ____________ • appear in many ______ • appear in ______ and ______ • frightening _________ Red • a symbol of __________ and ______ • during ________ like the Chinese New Year • during ____________ like a traditional Chinese wedding Positive • a red carpet: ___________ • a red rose: ______ Negative • ______ power good fortune places names idioms monsters good luck wealth festivals celebrations importance love loss 8 Cultural symbol In China In the West / other cultures Numbers Lucky • 6: _______________ • 2: _______________ • 8: _______________ • 9: _______________ Lucky • ______ Unlucky • 4: ______ Unlucky • ______ things going well lucky wealth a long life seven death thirteen 9 1. In Chinese culture, dragons are symbols of ______. A. fear B. power and good luck C. danger D. love 2. In Western culture, "in the red" means ______. A. making money B. losing money C. being happy D. being famous 3. Which number is unlucky in China? A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 9 Choose the right answers. B B A 10 As your guide, I’d like to share some common cultural symbols you’ll encounter during your time in China. They’re a great way to understand local culture. The giant panda is China’s national animal. Beyond being cute, it stands for peace and friendship, and also represents China’s hard work in wildlife conservation. Imagine that you are a tour guide in China. What additional information can you give tourists on Chinese cultural symbols? Tea culture is another key symbol. Chinese tea ceremonies and the traditions around tea aren’t just about drinking tea—they show respect to others, warm hospitality, a calm mindset, and the idea of staying healthy. You’ll see colourful lanterns during festivals like the Mid-Autumn Festival. These lanterns carry meanings of joy, celebration, and wishes for good fortune. One more symbol you might notice is “囍” (pronounced “xí”), which means “double happiness”. It’s often on paper cuttings, decorations, fabrics, and most notably, on wedding invitations or at wedding venues—this character is all about celebrating great joy and happy marriages. The passage introduces three important Chinese cultural symbols: dragons, the color red, and lucky numbers. It compares their different meanings and uses between Chinese and Western cultures. We should respect cultural differences and understand our own culture better. Summarize the entire text in three sentences. Why do dragons have different meanings in China and Western countries? What other cultural symbols have different meanings in China and Western countries? (e.g. owl, number 13, etc.) 15 1. Symbols of Chinese Culture 中国文化的象征 Instead, they think dragons are a symbol of power and good fortune. 相反，他们认为龙是权力与好运的象征。 For example, a red carpet shows importance, and red roses symbolize love. 例如，红地毯彰显尊贵，红玫瑰象征爱情。 It symbolizes things going well. 它象征着事情进展顺利。 symbol n. 象征 a symbol of ……的象征 symbolize v. 象征 16 e.g. The dove is a symbol of peace. 鸽子是和平的象征。 The use of light and dark symbolizes good and evil. 用光明与黑暗来象征善与恶。 17 power n. 权力；力量 e.g. The king has a lot of power. 国王拥有很大的权力。 Knowledge is power. 知识就是力量。 We should use our power to help others. 我们应该用我们的力量去帮助别人。 18 2. 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. 许多人认为它能带来好运和财富，因此在春节等节日期间，你会看到剪纸、对联、灯笼等红色装饰品。 e.g. The purpose of industry is to create wealth. 勤劳的目的是致富。 wealth n. 财产；财物；财富 3. 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! If a company has “red ink” or is “in the red”, it means that they are losing more money than they are earning. The number “two” is also lucky, because the Chinese believe that good things come in pairs. to hope that one's children become dragons 望子成龙 descendants of the dragon 龙的传人 red ink / in the red 赤字；亏损 good things come in pairs 好事成双 How well can you do these things? Very well OK Needs work 通过通过精读提取细节信息，完成表格任务。 理解龙、红色、幸运数字在中西方的文化内涵，理解文化多样性，尊重不同国家的文化差异，树立“各美其美，美美与共”的跨文化交际意识。 通过学习中国文化符号的寓意和价值，增强对中华优秀传统文化的认同感和自豪感，愿意主动向他人介绍中国文化，培养文化传播意识。 Reflecting 21 假设你是中国文化小导游，向外国游客介绍 1 个中国文化符号（龙 / 红 / 数字），用 3-5 句话介绍，包含寓意、使用场景、中西差异。 跟读课文 2 遍，模仿语音语调，录制 1 分钟音频打卡。 $