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Unit6
Crossing Cultures
How different are our cultures?
Section A Grammar
learning objectives
1. Language Ability
Grasp core conjunctions (unless, as soon as, so…that) and adjective pairs (surprising/surprised, interesting/interested); accurately apply these rules to combine sentences, complete passages, and understand cultural context-related language.
2. Thinking Quality
Analyze logical relationships (condition, time, result) of target grammar; compare -ed/-ing adjective usage; develop critical thinking to judge and understand cross-cultural customs rationally.
3. Learning Ability
Learn grammar through reading, analyzing and practicing; independently summarize grammar rules and finish consolidation tasks; enhance autonomous and cooperative learning abilities.
4. Emotional Attitude
Understand cultural shocks globally; respect cultural diversity; foster cross-cultural communication awareness and inclusive attitudes, and build cultural confidence.
Read the sentences. What do the words in red mean? How are the pairs of words in blue used differently?
Grammar Focus
Do you ever bow? No, that’s so formal that we don’t do it these days.
Should I bring something? Sure. Bring a small gift, but don’t bring food unless the host asks you to.
I was surprised by your bow. We usually just say “hello” or shake hands in the US. That’s surprising! In Japan, we bow as soon as we meet a teacher.
Don’t look so embarrassed! But it is embarrassing!
4a
/səˈpraɪzɪŋ/ adj.出人意料的;令人吃惊的
/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
adj.使人难堪的
so...that
含义:
用法:
结构:
如此……以致于……
引导结果状语从句
so + adj/adv.+ that从句
so + adj.+ a/an +可数名词单数+that从句
so + adj/adv.+ that从句
英国餐桌礼仪是如此令人困惑,
以至于我感到担忧。
English table manners are so confusing that I ‘m a little worried.
不同国家的人问候方式如此不同,
以至于我们会感到惊讶。
People greet others so differently that we may feel surprised.
so + adj.+ a/an +
可数名词单数+that从句
她是一位如此有耐心的老师,
以至于班里所有学生都深深地喜爱她。
She is so patient a teacher that all the students in her class love her deeply.
那是如此美好的一个春日,
以至于我们决定去公园野餐。
It was so beautiful a spring day that
we decided to have a picnic in the park.
so...that... VS such...that...
Tip1:So强调形容词副词,
such强调名词。
so tall a boy,
such a tall boy.
Tip2:名词为单数时,
形容词在前,用so,
冠词在前,用such
拓展
Practice
1. The movie was ______ moving ______ many people cried in the cinema.
2. It was ______ a boring speech ______ most listeners fell asleep.
3. There are ______ many students in the hall ______ we can't find a seat.
4. He made ______ rapid progress ______ his teacher was very surprised.
5. The little girl has ______ little money ______ she can't buy the toy.
so
that
such
that
so
that
such
that
so
that
Review
Please work in pairs, read through all the dialogues in Section A carefully.
Task 1
Circle all the -ed / -ing adjectives.
Task 2
Underline the sentences with unless, so ... that and as soon as.
Look and fill
Do you ever bow?
No, that's ____ formal ____ we don't do it these days.
so
that
Look and fill
Should I bring something?
Sure. Bring a small gift, but don't bring food ______ the host asks you to.
unless
Look and fill
That's ___________! In Japan, we bow _________ we meet a teacher.
I was _________ by your bow. We usually just say “hello” or shake hands in the US.
surprised
surprising
as soon as
Look and fill
But it is ____________!
Don't look so ____________.
embarrassed
embarrassing
Read the sentences. What do the words in red mean? How are the pairs of words in blue used differently?
4a
Do you ever bow? No, that's so formal that we don't do it these days.
Should I bring something? Sure. Bring a small gift, but don't bring food unless the host asks you to.
I was surprised by your bow. We usually just say "hello" or shake hands in the US. That's surprising! In Japan, we bow as soon as we meet a teacher.
Don't look so embarrassed! But it is embarrassing!
Q1. What do the words in red mean?
so...that...
unless
as soon as
如此…以至于…
除非;如果不
一…就…
(相当于______)
if...not
What do they have in common?
They are conjunctions. They introduce adverbial clauses.
他跑得太快了,没人能追上他。
时间如此宝贵,我们必须明智地利用它。
翻译
Adverbial clauses
so...that...
unless
as soon as
so...that...
He ran so quickly that nobody could catch up with him.
Time is so valuable that we must use it wisely.
用法讲解:
so...that...意为 “______________”,引导____________.
如此...以至于...
结果状语从句
so后接______________,强调程度.
结构: so +adj./adv.+that clause
形容词或副词
1. 这个箱子如此重,以至于我一个人搬不动它。
The box is so heavy that I can't carry it alone.
2. 这些规则如此清晰,以至于每个人都能轻松遵守。
The rules are so clear that everyone can follow them easily.
What kind of word comes after “so”?
拓展一:“如此……以至于……”的其他常见表达方式
Adverbial clauses
so...that...
unless
as soon as
so...that...
① so + 形容词 + a/an + 可数名词单数 + that 从句
= such + a/an + 形容词 + 可数名词单数 + that 从句
他非常善良,大家都喜欢他。
He is so kind that everyone likes him.
=He is so kind a man that everyone likes him.
= He is such a kind man that everyone likes him.
温馨提示:这一页和接下来的两页为拓展内容,根据自己学情判断是否讲解哦.后面遇见了类似知识点在补充也可以的
拓展一:“如此……以至于……”的其他常见表达方式
Adverbial clauses
so...that...
unless
as soon as
so...that...
② such + 形容词 + 可数名词复数 / 不可数名词 + that 从句
他们都是很好的学生,老师喜欢他们。
They are such good students that the teacher likes them.
昨天天气很好,我们去野餐了。
It was such fine weather yesterday that we went on a picnic.
③ so + many/much/few/little(少) + 名词 + that 从句
她有太多朋友了,以至于她从不感到孤独。
She has so many friends that she never feels lonely.
瓶里的水太少,不够我用的。
There was so little water in the bottle that it was not enough for me.
拓展二:so...that...句型转换
Adverbial clauses
so...that...
unless
as soon as
so...that...
① 当 that 引导的结果状语从句是肯定句时,so...that... 可
以与 ...enough to do 进行转换
这个男孩如此聪明,以至于他可以很容易地回答这个问题。
The boy is so clever that he can answer the question easily.
The boy is clever enough to answer the question easily.
② 当 that 引导的结果状语从句是否定句时,可与 too...to...
或 not...enough to do 进行转换。
这个女孩太小,以至于不能照顾自己。
The girl is so young that she can't look after herself.
The girl is too young to look after herself.
The girl isn't old enough to look after herself.
除非有必要,否则不要给他打电话。
除非你尽最大努力,否则你永远不会实现你的目标。
翻译
Adverbial clauses
so...that...
unless
as soon as
unless
Don’t call him unless it is necessary.
Unless you try your best, you’ll never achieve your goal.
用法讲解:
unless意为 “____________”,相当于______,引导______________.
除非;如果不
if...not
位置: unless引导的条件状语从句,位于主句前后均可.
条件状语从句
If you don't try your best, you'll never achieve your goal.
除非我们打到出租车,否则我们会迟到。
We’ll be late unless we get a taxi.
=We’ll be late if we don’t get a taxi.
Don't call him if it is not necessary.
那个男孩一看到妈妈就跑向了她。
雨一停,我们就会出去继续工作。
翻译
Adverbial clauses
so...that...
unless
as soon as
as soon as
The boy ran to his mother as soon as he saw her.
As soon as it stops raining, we’ll go out to work again.
用法讲解:
as soon as意为 “_________”,引导_____________,表示两个动作在时间上紧密相连,几乎同时发生.
一...就...
位置: 从句位于主句前后均可.
从句表将来意义时,需用__________.
时间状语从句
我一到北京就会去看你。
I’ll visit you as soon as I get to Beijing.
她一听到那个坏消息,就开始哭了。
She started to cry as soon as she heard the bad news.
一般现在时
主将从现
Adverbial clauses
Summary
语法结构 意义及用法
so...that...
unless
as soon as
意为“如此…以至于…”,其中that引导结果状语从句。
so 后接形容词或副词,强调程度,that引导的从句表示结果。
相当于 if ... not,意为“除了…之外”,引导条件状语从句。
从句位置比较灵活,可放在主句后或主句前。
意为“一…就…”,引导时间状语从句,表示两个动作在时间
上紧密相连,几乎同时发生。
引导的从句表示将来意义时,需用一般现在时。
从句位置比较灵活,可放在主句后或主句前。
Read the sentences. What do the words in red mean? How are the pairs of words in blue used differently?
4a
Do you ever bow? No, that's so formal that we don't do it these days.
Should I bring something? Sure. Bring a small gift, but don't bring food unless the host asks you to.
I was surprised by your bow. We usually just say "hello" or shake hands in the US. That's surprising! In Japan, we bow as soon as we meet a teacher.
Don't look so embarrassed! But it is embarrassing!
Q2. How are the pairs of words in blue used differently?
Tip:
Find out the subject.
What’s the subject?
You
Rule 1: Words that end in -ed describe how someone ________.
Rule 2: Words that end in -ing describe the features of _________ or _________.
feels
something
someone
surprised & surprising
Read and choose
The ending of the movie was _____________.
I was ____________ at the movie's ending.
surprising
surprised
interested & interesting
Read and choose
Studying English is ____________.
I am ____________ in studying English.
interesting
interested
embarrassing & embarrassed
Read and choose
Jim's improper table manners were ____________.
Jim felt _____________ about his improper table manners.
embarrassing
embarrassed
Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.
4b
1. Türkiye: People don't kiss one another on the cheek. They can do so if they are good friends. (unless)
In Türkiye, people don't kiss one another on the cheek unless they are good friends.
2. Japan: Take off your shoes. You do this when you enter someone's home. (as soon as)
3. Kenya: Being late is very common. You should be patient and not expect people to be on time. (so ... that)
4. China: Sticking chopsticks into a bowl of rice is very rude. You should avoid it. (so ... that)
5. Mexico: Don't use someone's first name if you don't know him or her well. You can use it if the person invites you to do so. (unless)
/ˈtɜːkɪje/ 土耳其
/ˈmeksɪkəʊ/ 墨西哥
Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.
4b
2. Japan: Take off your shoes. You do this when you enter someone's home. (as soon as)
In Japan, you should take off your shoes as soon as you enter someone’s home.
3. Kenya: Being late is very common. You should be patient and not expect people to be on time. (so ... that)
In Kenya, being late is so common that you should be patient and not expect people to be on time.
Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.
4b
4. China: Sticking chopsticks into a bowl of rice is very rude. You should avoid it. (so ... that)
In China, sticking chopsticks into a bowl of rice is so rude that you should avoid it.
5. Mexico: Don't use someone's first name if you don't know him or her well. You can use it if the person invites you to do so. (unless)
In Mexico, don’t use someone’s first name unless you know him or her well.
In Mexico, don’t use someone’s first name unless the person invites you to do so.
Complete the passage with the words in the box. Can you tell where the writer is from?
4c
surprising surprised interesting interested
so ... that as soon as unles
Do you know what culture shock is? You may feel it when you experience a new culture, because the new culture is ______ different from your own ______ you feel ________. For example, I experienced this ________ I got off the plane in Peru last year. People were standing on my right and left, even though there was plenty of space on the bus! That was really ______ to me. In Germany, people usually like more personal space, and we don't stand close to someone ______ we know them very well. But once I was used to it, I became more curious and ______ in learning about the culture there. It's so ______ to discover cultural differences like this!
surprised
/pəˈruː/ 秘鲁
/ˈdʒɜːməni/ 德国
be used to 习惯于
/ˈkʌltʃərəl / adj.
Complete the passage with the words in the box. Can you tell where the writer is from?
4c
surprising surprised interesting interested
so ... that as soon as unles
Do you know what culture shock is? You may feel it when you experience a new culture, because the new culture is ______ different from your own ______ you feel ________. For example, I experienced this ________ I got off the plane in Peru last year. People were standing on my right and left, even though there was plenty of space on the bus! That was really ______ to me. In Germany, people usually like more personal space, and we don't stand close to someone ______ we know them very well. But once I was used to it, I became more curious and _________ in learning about the culture there. It's so __________ to discover cultural differences like this!
so
that
surprised
as soon as
surprising
unless
interested
interesting
Read and answer
1. Where is the writer from?
2. What is culture shock?
The writer is from Germany.
3. How does the writer view the culture shock?
4. What can you learn from the writer's experience?
It is a feeling you have when you experience a new culture that is so different from your own that you feel surprised.
The writer thinks discovering cultural differences is interesting, and he became more curious and interested in learning about new cultures after experiencing culture shock.
We should be open-minded and curious about cultural differences. Instead of feeling confused or upset, we can try to understand and learn from new cultures.
Think and answer
1. Have you ever experienced culture shock?
2. What surprised you most?
3. How did you feel?
Pair Work: A Culture Shock Story
Work in pairs. One is an Interviewer, the other is a Storyteller. Share a personal culture shock experience.
Core Requirements
📝 Grammar:
Use at least one-ed/-ing adj. & one conjunction from: so...that, unless, as soon as.
Language Support
😌 Adjectives
surprised/surprising
embarrassed/interesting
interested/embarrassing
🔗 Key Conjunctions
...so...that...
unless...
as soon as...
Conversation Framework
👤 Interviewer (Ask):
• Have you ever experienced culture shock?
• What happened / How did you feel?
• What did you learn from it?
🗣 Storyteller (Say):
• Yes, I once... when I was in...
• At first, I felt really...
• It was so... that I... / I learned that...
1.7.2013
Okay, class, let's move on to our pair work activity! As you can see on the screen, our task is called "A Culture Shock Story." You will work in pairs. One of you will be the interviewer, asking questions, and the other will be the storyteller, sharing a personal experience of culture shock.
Please remember the core requirements: each conversation should be about 2 minutes, and you must use at least one -ed or -ing adjective, and one of the conjunctions we learned: so...that, unless, or as soon as. After you finish, switch roles!
On the right side, you can find a conversation framework and some useful language support to help you. Let's get started! You have about 8 minutes for this activity.
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Show time!
Checklist
Content 1. Talk about the topic clearly and completely ★★★★★
2. Express personal ideas related to the topic. ★★★★★
Language 1. Use -ing/-ed adjectives. ★★★★★
2. Use adverbial clauses (so that/unless/as soon as) correctly. ★★★★★
3. Few grammar and vocabulary mistakes. ★★★★★
Performance The voice is loud enough. ★★★★★
Eye contact and gestures are used properly. ★★★★★
When in Rome, do as the Romans do, and always be respectful to people from different backgrounds.
Checklist
Contents Stars
□ I can use adverbial clauses with so… that, unless and as soon as. ★★★
□ I can use adjectives ending in -ed and -ing. ★★★
□ I can describe customs in different countries. ★★★
□ I can understand the meaning of “culture shock” and share my
own experiences. ★★★
Total stars: ______________________________________________
Self-assessment
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