2013牛津译林版选修9Unit3“The meaning of colour”课件.pptVIP

Fill in the blanks after reading the part about Indonesia. The most ________ explanation is that red stands for_______, or things that are ________ while white represents the spiritual. Another explanation is that red ___________ the color of __________ and white looks like rice. Other people say red stands for the __________ nature of the Indonesia people. It can also symbolize the fire that comes from Indonesia’s volcanoes . White is __________ as a symbol of purity. * Module 9 unit 3 The meaning of colour Reading National flags, colours and cultures Do you know what countries the following national flags represent? China Australia the USA France Canada Indonesia 1.What can a national flag tell us ? It tells us something about the country it represents ,such as its values ,beliefs and culture . Step1: fast reading : 2.How many stars are there on the national flag of the USA? Fifty. 3.What color is the Indonesian flag? Red and white. Read the part “France” and answer the question: What event is associated with the French flag? The French Revolution When: Background: Motto: The Influence: In 1789 Great unrest Liberty, equality and fraternity one of the most important national flags in history Detailed reading: Read the passage carefully and find out the information to fill in the form: The meaning of the colours The colours in it Indonesia The USA France Flag red, white, blue red, white, blue red, white Red----bravery, revolution, strength and blood of the French White---peace and honesty Blue---liberty and justice Red----strength and bravery White---virtue Blue---hard work and justice Red---blood or things that are physical; the colour of sugar; the brave nature of Indonesia people; fire White---the spiritual; rice; purity Read the part”the USA” and try to answer the following questions: What do the stars and stripes on the American flag represent? 2.When does the USA celebrate