Unit 5 Culture shapes us! （课件）-2026-2027学年冀教版英语九年级上册

该初中英语课件围绕“唐人街的春节文化体验”展开，通过“节日喜好讨论”导入，结合图片观察、英文歌曲欣赏、听力理解等活动，搭建从个人经验到文化场景的学习支架，帮助学生逐步掌握节日相关的语言表达与文化知识。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与文化意识培养，借助思维导图梳理唐人街街道、食物、语言及春节活动等要素锻炼思维品质，对话创作任务结合春节准备、活动及感受提升语言运用能力。多元输入（音频、图片）与评价表助力教学，既让学生深入理解传统文化，又为教师提供结构化教学工具提升效率。

Unit 5 Culture shapes us! 第2课时 Lesson 2 Popular sayings 1 Activity 1: Review and talk Talk about some activities you would like to do during the Spring Festival. Can you talk about some activities you would like to do during the festival? 2 Activity 2: Talk, guess and match Talk about sayings you have known with your partner. • Do you know any English or Chinese sayings? What are they? 3 Activity 2: Talk, guess and match Guess the meaning of the saying: “Love me, love my dog.” Although there is a dog in the sentence, it has nothing to do with the dog in Chinese culture. You should guess the meaning of the saying as a whole. Have you got it? 4 Activity 2: Talk, guess and match Guess the meanings of the other sayings in Part 2. 眼见为实。 有志者，事竟成。 一天一苹果，医生远离我。 千里之堤,溃于蚁穴。 5 Activity 2: Talk, guess and match Try to match the sayings with their Chinese meanings aas quickly as you can. E D B A C 6 Activity 3: Read and judge Scan the passage and write true (T) or false (F) in Part 2. F F F T 7 Activity 4: Read, number and fill Number the three main ideas for each paragraph. ( )What are sayings? ( )How are sayings similar or different in different languages? ( )How can sayings help people? 1 3 2 8 Activity 4: Read, number and fill Read the passage again and complete the table. language culture simple easy deep experience understand form encourage meanings hopes 9 Activity 5: Complete and practice Complete the sentences in Part 4 using the sayings from the passage. Well begun is half done early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise Actions speak louder than words where there is a will, there is a way 10 Activity 5: Complete and practice Work in pairs and discuss the meanings of the sayings in Part 5. Then find the matching Chinese sayings for them. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. First come, first served. It is never too late to mend. No pain, no gain. 入乡随俗 先来后到 亡羊补牢，为时未晚 一分耕耘，一分收获 11 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Choose one of the sayings and make a story to show its meaning. (Required) 3. Design a poster for the popular sayings to help more people to get to know them, including the following key points. (Optional) a. Some sayings as an example. b. What the sayings are. c. How sayings help people. d. How sayings are similar or different in different languages. Homework 12 Thank you! 13 $Unit 5 Culture shapes us! 第3课时 Lesson 3 Culture and manners 1 Activity 1: Lead in Look at the pictures. Guess the country and share your ideas. • What are they doing? • Which country do these manners belong to? 2 Activity 1: Lead in Discuss the questions in Part 1 and share your answers. • How do you write your Chinese name in English? • What would you say if someone praises your English? 3 Activity 2: Skim, find and complete Skim the passage and find out the main topic sentence. Chinese manners and Canadian manners are so different. 4 Aspects China Canada Name Spelling Response to Praise Asking about Age Meal Payment Table Manners Tipping Customs Activity 2: Skim, find and complete Read the passage carefully and complete the cultural difference table. Ke Wen Kevin Be modest: say “No, no. My English still needs to be improved.” Say “Thank you.” Common to ask adults’ age Only ask children’s age; adults’ age is private. Take turns paying for the meal Share the cost of the meal Put food on guests’ plates Pass food to guests, but do not put food on their plates. Seldom give extra money (no tipping) Always give extra money, called “tipping” 5 Activity 3: Analyze and practice Underline the sentences with though, although or but in the passage and discuss their functions in groups. ①Though I can speak Chinese now, I need to learn more about Chinese manners. ②But in Canada, you should just say, “Thank you.” ③They think it is private. But this is common in many places in China. ④In Canada, you pass food to guests, but you don’t usually put food on their plates. Discuss in your group: What is the function of these words? though/although----introduces a contrast or concession. It shows that the two parts of a sentence are opposite or surprising. but----connects two ideas that are different/opposite. It joins clauses or sentences to show contrast. We use though or although to show concession. Remember: We cannot use but with them. 6 Activity 3: Analyze and practice Make sentences using though, although or but to describe cultural differences. ①Though we use chopsticks in China, many people in Canada use forks. ②Although Chinese people are modest when praised, Canadians often say “Thank you”. ③Canadians often share the cost of meals, but Chinese people take turns paying. 7 Activity 3: Analyze and practice Match the sentences in Part 3. 8 Activity 3: Analyze and practice Complete the sentences with although or though. (1) __________ many Chinese people feel shy and say “No, I’m not that good” when praised, most Canadians will smile and say “Thank you” to accept the compliment politely. (2) In China, it is common to ask others about their age, __________this is considered impolite and private in Canada, especially when talking to women or older people. (3) __________ Chinese people often share food and dishes at the table to show hospitality, Canadians usually at from their own plates and do not share food unless it is a special occasion. (4)When meeting someone for the first time, Chinese people may shake hands and ask about family or work, __________ Canadians prefer a simple “Hello” or a handshake and keep conversations more casual at first. Although though Although though 9 Activity 4: Complete and retell Work in pairs and complete the mind map about the cultural differences and retell the passage with the help of your mind map. pronounced like their English names modest Thank you Common not polite/private one share Put pass Seldom give extra money/seldom tip Always 10 Activity 5: Make and act Role-play: Suppose you are Kevin and your partner is a Chinese friend. Make a dialogue about a dinner party, showing the different manners between China and Canada. 11 Activity 6: Discuss and share Talk about other cultural differences between China and English-speaking countries in pairs. What other cultural differences do you know between China and English-speaking countries? If a Chinese student says “Have you eaten?” to an American friend, the American might think the Chinese student is inviting him to lunch. But actually, the Chinese student is just saying “hello”. This can cause confusion! 12 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Write a short passage about one cultural difference between China and English-speaking countries, using though or although. (Required) 3. Interview a foreign friend or search online to learn more about table manners in his/her country, and share it in class next time. (Optional) Homework 13 Thank you! 14 $Unit 5 Culture shapes us! 第1课时 Lesson 1 A visit to Chinatown 1 Activity 1: Read, look and answer Think about the questions in Part 1 and give your answers. • What festival do you like best and why? • What do you usually do to prepare for your favourite festival? 2 Activity 1: Read, look and answer Look at the picture in Part 2 and answer the questions. • Where are they? • What festival are they celebrating? They are in Chinatown. They are celebrating the Spring Festival. 3 Activity 2: Enjoy and answer Enjoy an English song about Chinatown and answer some questions. • What’s the song about? • What colour do you see the most? It’s about Chinatown. Red. 4 Activity 3: Listen and write Listen to the conversation and write true (T) or false (F) in Part 2. F F F 5 Activity 4: Listen and complete Listen to the conversation again and complete Brian’s diary in Part 3. chopsticks and spoons forks and knives celebrated travel 6 Activity 5: Complete and describe Work in pairs to complete the mind map. crowded lanterns balloons Sichuan peppers best chopsticks spoons English Chinese lion dumplings performances lucky money 7 Activity 5: Complete and describe Look at your mind maps and describe them. 8 Activity 6: Make up a dialogue Work in pairs to make up a dialogue about the Spring Festival between Chinese person and a foreigner with the help of the useful expressions in Part 4. Talk with your partner. Suppose a foreign friend wants to know about the Spring Festival. What would you like to tell him/her? Your dialogue should include: • Preparation before the Spring Festival: go shopping, do the cleaning and put up decorations. • Activities during the Spring Festival: make dumplings, get lucky money, watch a lion dance, visit the relatives and so on. • Feelings about the Spring Festival: tired, excited, busy. . . 9 Activity 7: Present and communicate Present your dialogues in turn and have a class-wide discussion. Then vote for the best pair according to the evaluation form. You may ask: a. Can you explain the traditional food more slowly? b. Where is the foreign friend from? c. What do Chinese people usually do on the first day of the first lunar month? d. How do the little children feel when they get lucky money? 10 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Write a short passage about the Spring Festival, including the preparation before the festival, activities during the festival and your feelings about the festival. (Required) 3. Make a poster about your favourite traditional Chinese festival. (Optional) Homework 11 Thank you! 12 $Unit 5 Culture shapes us! 第5课时 Lesson 5 Colourful Chinese culture 1 Activity 1: Lead in Watch a short video and answer some questions. What can you see in the video? Which part of Chinese culture impresses you most? 2 Activity 1: Lead in Read the title and look at the pictures in Part 1. Predict what aspects of Chinese culture the passage will talk about. It will talk about Chinese food, traditional architecture and festivals. 3 Activity 2: Read and think Skim the passage and choose the passage structure. Which of the following diagrams best shows the passage structure? A. ①→②→③→④→⑤ B. ①②③④→⑤ C. ①→②③④→⑤ D. ①②→③④→⑤ C 4 Activity 2: Read and think Skim the passage and answer the question. By skimming, we know the passage talks about colourful Chinese culture from three aspects. What are they? They are buildings, special food and traditional festivals. How does the writer introduce them? Let’s go on reading. 5 Activity 2: Read and think Scan the passage and find the key words or phrases of each paragraph. Paragraph 1 vast land, 1.4 billion people, 56 ethnic groups, rich unique culture, Chinese culture Paragraph 2 north of China, Beijing courtyard; Suzhou gardens, Cantonese architecture, South China, wood and brick Paragraph 3 Chinese food, taste, nutrition value, cooking methods, Beijing roast duck, Cantonese wonton, Sichuan hot pot, Lanzhou beef noodles, unique tastes Paragraph 4 wonderful festivals, Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid‑Autumn Festival, stories and customs, celebrate with family and friends, fireworks, traditional dances, special foods, happiness and warmth Paragraph 5 different places, all Chinese, learn from each other, help each other, the China we love 6 Activity 3: Read, complete and answer Read the passage carefully and complete the mind map in Part 2. taste straight lines soft lines the Dragon Boat Festival the Mid‑Autumn Festival 7 Activity 3: Read, complete and answer Answer the questions. • Why do buildings in the south use wood and brick? Because south China is mountainous and often rainy. • Why does Chinese food taste different in different areas? Because of the different natural environments and resources, every ares has its unique tastes. • What does the word “preference” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Like. B. Choice. C. Tradition. D. Requirement. B 8 Activity 3: Read, complete and answer Answer the questions. • How do Chinese people celebrate festivals? What does the festival bring to people? People celebrate with family and friends; there are fireworks, traditional dances, special foods, and a feeling of happiness and warmth. Festivals bring people happiness and warmth. • What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. China has many different places. B. Chinese people should learn from each other. C. Although we are different, we are one big family. D. Helping others is important. C 9 Activity 3: Read, complete and answer Complete the mind map. climate natural environment resources history traditions 10 Activity 4: Read, make and talk Read the card in Part 3 and talk about the Dai ethnic group. Use the sample on the learning sheet as a reference. 11 Activity 4: Read, make and talk Work in groups and make a card to introduce an ethnic group. Mongolian Inner Mongolia, grasslands of northern China Yurts/Mongolian tents Traditional robes, felt boots, colourful waistbands Roasted mutton, milk tea, fried rice, dairy products Nadam Fair, the White Festival 12 Activity 4: Read, make and talk Introduce an ethnic group based on the information card and makes a summary. We have learned more about Chinese culture. Each ethnic group has its own distinctive culture. As the passage says, “We come from different places, but we are all Chinese.” We should love Chinese culture, learn about it, and share it with others. Let’s help more people around the world discover our colourful culture. 13 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Retell the passage. (Required) 3. Make a short video or poster to introduce Chinese culture. (Optional) Homework 14 Thank you! 15 $Unit 5 Culture shapes us! 第6课时 Understanding cultures: What is culture? 1 Activity 1: Lead in Look at the pictures and answer the questions. • What do these pictures show? • What do they have in common? They are about culture. What is culture in your opinion? 2 Activity 2: Read, find and complete Read the passage quickly and find the names of the students. Sun Hua Li Ling Wang Teng Zhao Hui Li Fang 3 Activity 2: Read, find and complete Read the passage again and complete the sentences in Part 1. meals and habits depends on grow and change the language make the world better 4 Activity 2: Read, find and complete Tell the reasons or underline the supporting sentences in the passage. 5 Activity 2: Read, find and complete Tell the reasons or underline the supporting sentences in the passage. 6 Activity 3: Read and match Read the passage carefully and match the students with their opinions in Part 2. 7 Activity 3: Read and match Answer the quetions. • Why do you think so? • What does culture include? 8 Activity 4: Discuss, think and complete Work in pairs, review the five students’ opinions and discuss the following questions. • What is culture according to them? Sun Hua: Food is a big part of culture. Li Ling: Culture is how people live their daily lives. Wang Teng: Culture changes; we need balance between tradition and modern life. Zhao Hui: Culture influences our language and what we see as polite. Li Fang: Culture includes art, customs, values, beliefs and behaviours. 9 Activity 4: Discuss,think and complete Work in pairs, review the five students’ opinions and discuss the following questions. • What aspects does it include? It includes art, customs, beliefs, values, behaviours, food, daily life, language and ideas about politeness. 10 Activity 4: Discuss,think and complete Work in pairs, review the five students’ opinions and discuss the following questions. • How should we deal with the similarities and differences between cultures? We should understand cultural similarities and differences. Meanwhile, we should balance traditional and modern culture, keep our old culture and keep up with the times. In this way, we can make the world better. 11 Activity 4: Discuss,think and complete Complete the mind map on the learning sheet. art customs beliefs values languages Understanding differences 12 Activity 5: Discuss and present Work in pairs and think about the question in Part 3 and present your ideas using the sentence structures on the learning sheet. What is culture inyour opinion? Think about what you have larned from this unit and your life. Talk about it with your partner. 13 Activity 6: Talk and share Do you feel any difference when you travel to a new place? Use your travel experience as an example to explain it. In small groups, discuss the cultural differences you observed. 14 Activity 6: Talk and share Think about some questions. • Why do these differences exist? • What can we learn from them? Cultural differences come from many factors, such as geography, history, and values. We should understand and respect these differences. 15 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Write a short essay (60~80 words) on the topic “What Is Culture in My Eyes?” using the vocabulary and sentence patterns learned in this lesson to express your understanding of culture. (Required) 3. Interview a friend or a family member from a different region or country to learn what culture means to them, and record their views to share in the next class. (Optional) Homework 16 Thank you! 17 $Unit 5 Culture shapes us! 第4课时 Lesson 4 Good manners 1 Activity 1: Lead in Look at the pictures and talk about what people are doing. • What are they doing? • Are they good manners for hosting or visiting guests? 2 Activity 1: Lead in Work in groups and discuss the questions in Part 1. 3 Activity 2: Read, find and complete Read Li Ming’s and Dong Fang’s letters quickly and find out their problems. Li Ming: He doesn’t know how to be a good host to welcome his Australian pen pal for dinner at home. Dong Fang: She doesn’t know how to be a polite guest when visiting a Russian classmate’s house for the first time. What are their problems? 4 Activity 2: Read, find and complete Read Mr Manners’ replies carefully and complete the table in Part 2. tidy up the door something to drink or eat your guest at the table feel at home don’t turn on a small gift the rules of your host’s home be noisy prepare dinner thank‑you note after your visit talk 5 Activity 2: Read, find and complete Read the letters again, underline the key expressions about good manners and explain their meanings. tidy up your house 把房子收拾整洁 open the door for your guest 为客人开门 offer your guest something to drink or eat 给客人提供一些吃喝的东西 serve your guest at the table 在餐桌旁招待客人 make him feel at home 使他感到宾至如归 don’t turn on the television 不要打开电视 bring a small gift 带一份小礼物 follow the rules of your host’s home 遵守主人家的规矩 don’t be noisy, especially at bedtime 不要吵闹，尤其在就寝时间 offer to help prepare dinner 主动帮忙准备晚餐 write a thank‑you note after your visit 写一封感谢信 6 Activity 2: Read, find and complete Have the key expressions about good manners to complete the sentences. ①A good host should the house before the guest arrives. ②It’s polite to a small gift when visiting someone’s home. ③You should the rules of your host’s home. tidy up bring follow 7 Activity 3: Analyze and find Analyze the structure of a letter. What parts does a letter have? Find these parts in Li Ming’s and Dong Fang’s letters and Mr Manners’ replies. 8 Activity 3: Analyze and find Analyze the structure of a letter. Have you found the greeting, body, closing and signature in the letters? greeting body signature 9 Activity 3: Analyze and find Analyze the structure of a letter. Have you found the greeting, body, closing and signature in the letters? greeting body signature 10 Activity 3: Analyze and find Analyze the structure of a letter. Have you found the greeting, body, closing and signature in the letters? greeting body signature 11 Activity 3: Analyze and find Analyze the structure of a letter. Have you found the greeting, body, closing and signature in the letters? greeting body signature 12 Activity 3: Analyze and find Analyze the structure of a letter. At the very top, the first line of the letter. After the salutation; the main paragraphs of the letter. Before the signature. At the end, below the body, the writer’s name. 13 Activity 3: Analyze and find Find out the polite expressions and the suggestive sentence patterns from the letters. Polite expressions: make guests feel welcome 让客人感到受欢迎 tidy up your house 收拾房屋 open the door for your guest 为客人开门 offer your guest something to drink or eat 给客人提供吃喝 serve your guest at the table 在餐桌旁招待客人 make him feel at home 使他宾至如归 bring a small gift 带一份小礼物 follow the rules of your host’s home 遵守主人家的规矩 offer to help prepare dinner 主动帮忙准备晚餐 write a thank‑you note 写致谢便条 14 Activity 3: Analyze and find Find out the polite expressions and the suggestive sentence patterns from the letters. Suggestive sentence patterns: Here are some tips for you. 这里给你一些建议。 Do sth. 祈使句，肯定建议 Don’t do sth. 否定建议，不要做…… What should I do to…? 我该做什么来……？ How can I…? 我如何才能……？ You should do sth. 课文隐含，可用来改写建议 It’s polite to do sth. 做某事是有礼貌的 15 Activity 4: Discuss and role-play Discuss other tips for being a good host/guest in groups and share them with the class. What other tips do you have for hosts or guests in cross-cultural situations? For hosts: You should respect guests’ culture. You can ask about their food habits. For guests: You’d better arrive on time. It’s polite to praise the host. 16 Activity 4: Discuss and role-play Work in pairs. One is Li Ming (the host), and the other is the Australian pen pal (the guest). Make up a dialogue to practice the host-guest manners we learned. 17 Activity 5: Write and evaluate Write a short letter to Mr Manners, asking for advice about a cross-cultural communication problem. 18 Activity 5: Write and evaluate Do self-evaluation and peer evaluation according to the checklist. 19 Activity 5: Write and evaluate Finish the task in Part 3. China guest 20 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Write a letter to your foreign pen pal about 2~3 Chinese customs for hosting guests. (Required) 3. Make a “Cross-cultural Etiquette Guide” poster with your group that includes key advice for interacting with people from different cultures. (Optional) Homework 21 Thank you! 22 $