1、Unit 1,Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures,Welcome to the unit,If each picture represents one country in the world, which countries do you think of? Why do you think that the images in these pictures represent those countries?,Lead-in,Japan,Holland,Which countries do you think of?,Oriental cherry

2、,Tulip,Japan,India,Which countries do you think of?,Which countries do you think of?,Korea,China,Which countries do you think of?,India,New Zealand,Which countries do you think of?,Japan,India,Which countries do you think of?,China,New Zealand,Which countries do you think of?,France,Egypt,Which coun

3、tries do you think of?,Greece,Italy,Which countries do you think of?,Italy,The USA,Look at the pictures and discuss the questions below with your partner.,Picture talking,These policemen are famous for always getting their man.,Who are the people in the picture? They are Mounties, or the royal Canad

4、ian Mounted Police. They are also known as the RCMP.,What do you know about them? The RCMP was originally called North-West Mounted Police, which was formed in 1873.,In 1920, it was renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In the past, horses were used as a means of transport by the police in Cana

5、da. Now, various modern vehicles are used instead. The official motto of the force is Defending the law.,Why do you think the Mounties represent Canada? The Mounties is one of the most recognizable Canadian symbols, as they have often been featured in Hollywood movies, especially between the 1920s a

6、nd the 1940s.,What other things can you think of to represent Canada?,maple trees,beaver,This man guards the Queens jewels.,Who is the man in the picture? The man is a beefeater, or the Yeomen Warder of Her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London.,What do beefeaters do? In the past, t

7、he beefeaters looked after the prisoners in the London Tower and guarded the British crown jewels. Now, they no longer safeguard the Queens jewels.,Instead they are ceremonial guardians who also act as tour guides. To most of the tourists, they are tourist attractions in their own right.,What do you

8、 know about beefeaters? It is said that the word beefeater came from French buffetier, which refers to the guard protecting the kings food in the palace of French kings.,Why do you think a beefeater represents the UK? Beefeaters have a long history. In 1485, King Henry VII made the beefeaters as his

9、 bodyguards. Beefeaters are also famous for their uniforms.,What other things can you think of to represent the UK?,Big Ben,Stonehenge,Sherlock Homes,This modern opera house has become the symbol of a modern city.,The Sydney Opera House,What does this opera house look like? A group of seashells. Whe

10、re is it? Which country does it stand for? In Sydney. It stands for Australia.,Why has this opera house become a symbol of Australia? It represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance. This magnificent building with its distinctive shell roof was constructed between 1957 and 197

11、3.,Since its official opening, it has attracted famous performers and tourists from all around the world.,What other things can you think of to represent Australian?,kangaroo,Gold beach,Everything is bigger in this country, including the skyscrapers.,What is this skyscraper called? The Empire State

12、Building. Where is it located? In New York, the USA.,What do you know about the Empire State Building? The Empire State Building, which stands over a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan, is a 102-story landmark skyscraper. It was designed by William F. Lamb and constructed between 1929 an

13、d 1931.,Do you think the Empire State Building is an icon of the city of New York or even an icon of the USA? Yes. The Empire State Building is considered an icon in New York City and also a symbol of the dreams and aspirations of many American people. Its name is derived from the nickname for New York- the Empire State.,What other things can you think of to represent the USA?,the Statue of Liberty,the White House,If you had to choose