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Unit 5 Culture shapes us! 第五单元 文化塑造了我们！
Towards the end of this unit study, you will be able to: 在本单元学习结束时，你将能够：
talk about different cultures around the world; 谈论世界各地的不同文化；
describe different manners and customs; 描述不同的风土人情；
introduce Chinese culture. 介绍中国文化。
A country will thrive only if its culture thrives, and a nation will be strong only if its culture is strong. 文化兴则国家兴，文化强则民族强。
— Xi Jinping ——习近平
Lesson 1 A visit to Chinatown 第一课 唐人街之旅
Read the questions and give your answers. 阅读这些问题，并给出你的答案。
What festival do you like best and why? 你最喜欢哪个节日？为什么？
What do you usually do to prepare for your favourite festival? 为了准备你最喜欢的节日，你通常会做些什么？
Listen to the conversation and write true (T) or false (F). 听对话并判断正误，正确的写“T”，错误的写“F”。
It's Saturday evening. 这是周六晚上。
Li Ming, Jenny, and Brian are chatting online. 李明、珍妮和布莱恩正在网上聊天。
Hi Li Ming! 嗨，李明！
Guess where we went today! 猜猜我们今天去了哪里！
I have no idea. 我猜不到。
We went shopping in Chinatown! 我们去唐人街购物了！
Really? 真的吗？
Did you have fun? 玩得开心吗？
Sure. 当然。
The Chinese New Year is coming. 春节快到了。
The street was crowded and there were red lanterns and colourful balloons everywhere. 街上人山人海，到处都是红灯笼和五颜六色的气球。
Did you enjoy any Chinese food there? 你们在那里尝了什么中餐吗？
Yes. 是的。
We ate Sichuan food with much chili peppers. 我们吃了有很多辣椒的川菜。
I think it's among the world's best spicy dishes. 我觉得这是世界上最棒的辣菜之一。
I used chopsticks and spoons instead of forks and knives. 我用的是筷子和勺子，而不是刀叉。
Good for you. 真好。
Did you have any trouble communicating with people there? 你和那里的人交流时遇到困难了吗？
Not at all. 完全没有。
In the stores and restaurants, people spoke English to me, but many of them spoke Chinese to each other. 在商店和餐馆里，人们都用英语跟我说话，但他们彼此之间大多说中文。
Danny and I watched a wonderful lion dance during the Spring Festival last year. 去年春节期间，我和丹尼看了一场精彩的舞狮表演。
That's interesting. 真有意思。
I hope you can come to China to experience a Chinese New Year. 希望你能来中国体验一下春节。
I'd love to. 我非常想去。
What do you usually do during the Spring Festival, Li Ming? 李明，你们通常在春节期间做什么？
We eat dumplings and other delicious foods. 我们会吃饺子和其他美味的食物。
We watch wonderful performances. 我们会看精彩的表演。
Children usually receive lucky money! 孩子们通常会收到压岁钱！
It's our most important festival. 这是我们最重要的节日。
We eat dumplings and other delicious foods. 我们会吃饺子和其他美味的食物。
We watch wonderful performances. 我们会看精彩的表演。
Children usually receive lucky money! 孩子们通常会收到压岁钱！
It's our most important festival. 这是我们最重要的节日。
UNIT 5 第五单元
Maybe next year, Jenny and I could travel to China to experience the Chinese New Year with you there! 也许明年，珍妮和我可以去中国，和你一起体验中国的新年！
Brian ate Sichuan food with Danny. 布莱恩和丹尼去吃了川菜。
People spoke Chinese to Brian in the stores and restaurants. 在商店和餐馆里，人们都用中文和布莱恩交谈。
Jenny and Brian watched a lion dance last year. 去年，珍妮和布莱恩观看了一场舞狮表演。
Listen to the conversation again and complete Brian's diary. 再听一遍对话，并补全布莱恩的日记。
Dear Diary, 亲爱的日记：
Today, Jenny and I visited Chinatown and had lots of fun! 今天，珍妮和我去了唐人街，玩得很开心！
We had lunch there. 我们在那里吃了午饭。
I used chopsticks and spoons instead of forks and knives to eat my food! 我用筷子和勺子，而不是刀叉来吃东西！
All the Chinese food we ate was delicious. 我们吃的所有中餐都非常美味。
This evening, we chatted with Li Ming. 今晚，我们和李明聊天。
He told us how they celebrate the Spring Festival in China. 他告诉我们中国是如何庆祝春节的。
Jenny and I hope to travel there next year and celebrate together! 珍妮和我希望明年能去那里旅行，一起庆祝！
Brian 布莱恩
Talk with your partner. 和你的搭档讨论一下。
Suppose a foreign friend wants to know about the Spring Festival. 假设一位外国朋友想了解春节，
What would you like to tell him/her? 你会想告诉他/她什么？
Useful expressions 实用表达
buy new clothes 买新衣服
clean up the house 打扫屋子
hang red lanterns 挂上红灯笼
make dumplings 包饺子
give lucky money to children 给孩子们发压岁钱
visit relatives and friends 走亲访友
attend a family get-together 参加家庭聚会
go to a temple fair 去逛庙会
watch a lion dance 观看舞狮表演
watch a dragon dance 观看舞龙表演
Lesson 2 Popular sayings 第二课 流行谚语
Do you know any English or Chinese sayings? 你知道哪些英语或中文谚语吗？
What are they? 它们是什么？
Talk with your partner. 和你的搭档讨论一下。
Read the passage and write true (T) or false (F). 阅读短文，判断正误，正确的写“T”，错误的写“F”。
Seeing is believing. 眼见为实。
Where there is a will, there is a way. 有志者，事竟成。
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. 一天一苹果，医生远离我。
One ant hole may cause the collapse of a thousand-li dyke. 千里之堤，溃于蚁穴。
Have you ever heard of these old sayings? 你听说过这些古老的谚语吗？
Sayings are an important part of the language and culture of every society. 谚语是每个社会语言和文化的重要组成部分。
Although sayings are usually simple and easy to remember, they are full of deep meanings. 虽然谚语通常简单易记，但其中蕴含着深刻的含义。
They come from the experience of generations of people from all walks of life. 它们源于各行各业几代人的生活经验。
Take a look at these sayings: 来看看这些谚语：
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. 早睡早起，使人健康、富有、聪明。
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. 千里之行，始于足下。
Well begun is half done. 良好的开端是成功的一半。
Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. 不要因小失大。
Actions speak louder than words. 行动胜于言语。
Many hands make light work. 人多力量大。
These sayings can help people understand the world, form good habits, or encourage them to work hard as a team. 这些谚语能帮助人们理解世界、养成良好习惯，或鼓励大家齐心协力、努力奋斗。
Whether the sayings are in Chinese, English, or any other language, they all share something in common. 无论这些谚语是中文、英语还是其他任何语言，它们都有一个共同点。
As we know, the English saying "Every dog has his day" is similar to the Chinese saying "shi nian he dong, shi nian he xi". 众所周知，英语谚语“Every dog has his day”（人人皆有得意日）与中文谚语“十年河东，十年河西”颇为相似。
Although the two sayings use different images, the meanings are almost the same. 虽然这两句谚语所用意象不同，但二者的意思几乎一致。
Human beings share similar hopes. 人类有着相似的期许。
UNIT 5 第五单元
Sayings are difficult to remember. 谚语很难记住。
Some sayings are interesting but meaningless. 有些谚语虽然有趣，却毫无意义。
Sayings in different languages are different in every way. 不同语言的谚语在各个方面都各不相同。
The English saying "Every dog has his day" and the Chinese saying "shi nian he dong, shi nian he xi" have the similar meaning. 英国谚语“人人皆有得意日”和中国俗语“十年河东，十年河西”含义相近。
Read the passage again and complete the table. 再读一遍短文，并完成表格。
What are sayings? 什么是谚语？
an important part of the language and culture of every society 每个社会语言和文化的重要组成部分
usually simple and easy to remember 通常简单易记
full of deep meanings 蕴含深刻寓意
from the experience of generations of people from different walks of life 源于各行各业几代人的生活经验
How can sayings help people? 谚语如何帮助人们？
help people understand the world, form good habits, or encourage them to work hard as a team 帮助人们理解世界、养成良好习惯，或鼓励他们齐心协力、共同奋斗
How are sayings similar or different in different languages? 不同语言中的谚语有哪些异同？
share the same meanings though they use different images 虽然使用的动物或事物的意象不同，但含义相同
share similar hopes 寄托着相似的期许
Complete the sentences using the sayings from the passage. 用文中的谚语完成句子。
It is said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, so I usually eat an apple every day. 常言道，每天吃一个苹果，医生远离我，所以我通常每天吃一个苹果。
Well begun is half done. 良好的开端是成功的一半。
It is very important to start something well. 做好开端非常重要。
Bob, please don't stay up late. 鲍勃，请不要熬夜。
You know, early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. 你知道的，早睡早起，使人健康、富有、聪明。
Actions speak louder than words. 行动胜于言语。
We should do more, not just talk about it. 我们应该多做，而不是光说不练。
Believe in yourself. 相信自己。
You will make it. 你会成功的。
Remember where there is a will, there is a way. 记住，有志者事竟成。
Work in pairs. 两人一组。
Discuss the meanings of the following sayings. 讨论以下谚语的含义。
Can you find the matching Chinese sayings? 你能找出对应的中文谚语吗？
Then make sentences with the sayings you have learned. 然后用你学到的谚语造句。
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. 入乡随俗。
First come, first served. 先到先得。
It is never too late to mend. 亡羊补牢，为时未晚。
No pain, no gain. 一分耕耘，一分收获。
Lesson 3 Culture and manners 第三课 文化与礼仪
Read the questions and give your answers. 阅读这些问题，并给出你的答案。
How do you write your Chinese name in English? 你的中文名字用英语怎么写？
What would you say if someone praises your English? 如果有人夸你的英语好，你会怎么说？
Read the passage and put the behaviours into the correct countries. 阅读短文，将这些行为与相应的国家匹配起来。
My name is Kevin. 我叫凯文。
I have lived in China for twenty years. 我在中国已经生活了二十年。
In China, I call myself Ke Wen which is pronounced like my English name. 在中国，我自称“柯文”，这个名字发音像我的英文名。
Though I can speak Chinese now, I need to learn more about Chinese manners. 虽然我现在会说中文，但我还需要更多地了解中国的礼仪。
Chinese manners and Canadian manners are so different. 中国的礼仪和加拿大的礼仪大不相同。
In China, being modest is a virtue. 在中国，谦虚是一种美德。
If someone praises you and says that your English is excellent, you should be modest and say, "No, no. 如果有人称赞你，说你的英语很好，你应该谦虚地回答：“不，不。
My English still needs to be improved." 我的英语还有待提高。”
But in Canada, you should just say, "Thank you." 但在加拿大，你只需说一句“谢谢”。
In Canada, people only ask children about their age. 在加拿大，人们只会问孩子的年龄。
It's not polite to ask an adult's age. 询问成年人的年龄是不礼貌的。
They think it is private. 他们认为这是私事。
But this is common in many places in China. 但在中国的许多地方，这却很常见。
When Chinese people eat out in restaurants, they may take turns paying for the meal. 中国人外出就餐时，可能会轮流买单。
In Canada, however, people often share the cost of a meal. 而在加拿大，人们通常会平分餐费。
In China, if your guests have no food on their plates, it's polite to put food on their plates. 在中国，如果客人的盘子里没有食物，把食物盛到他们的盘子里是一种礼貌。
In Canada, you pass food to guests, but you don't usually put food on their plates. 在加拿大，你会把食物递给客人，但通常不会主动把食物盛到他们的盘子里。
In China, people seldom give extra money to waiters, waitresses, taxi drivers or hotel workers. 在中国，人们很少给服务员、出租车司机或酒店工作人员额外的小费。
In Canada, this is always done. 而在加拿大，这却是惯例，
It is called "tipping". 被称为“给小费”。
It's interesting to experience two different cultures. 体验两种不同的文化很有意思。
I think understanding cultural differences really helps us to understand each other, live together and work together. 我认为，理解文化差异确实有助于我们相互理解、和谐共处并共同合作。
UNIT 5 第五单元
giving a tip to the waiter or the hotel worker 给服务员或酒店工作人员小费
putting food on a guest's plate 把食物盛到客人的盘子里
asking an adult's age 询问成年人的年龄
sharing the cost of a meal in a restaurant 在餐厅分摊餐费
China 中国
Canada 加拿大
Read the sentences and pay attention to the parts in yellow. 阅读句子，注意黄色标注的部分。
Then match the sentences. 然后匹配句子。
Though I can speak Chinese now, I need to learn more about Chinese manners. 虽然我现在会说中文了，但我还需要更多地了解中国的礼仪。
In Canada, you pass food to guests, but you don't usually put food on their plates. 在加拿大，你会把食物递给客人，但通常不会把食物盛到他们的盘子里。
We use although/though/but to contrast two clauses. although/though/but用于连接两个表示对比关系的分句。
We should not use although/though and but together in the same sentence. although/though不能和but在同一个句子中同时使用。
Although people have different cultures and customs, 虽然人们有着不同的文化和习俗，
Brian hasn't been to China, 布莱恩还没去过中国，
He has been at the new school for only a few days, 他到新学校才几天，
Though Liu Feng has many friends in America, 虽然刘峰在美国有很多朋友，
but he has already made many friends there. 但他已经在那里交到了许多朋友。
they have the same feelings. 他们有着同样的感受。
he still feels lonely. 他仍然感到孤独。
but he knows a lot about our country. 但他对中国了解颇多。
What other cultural differences do you know between China and English-speaking countries? 你还知道中国与英语国家之间有哪些其他文化差异？
Share your ideas with your classmates. 与同学们分享你的想法。
Although China and English-speaking countries appreciate tea, China has a rich and ancient tea culture with different types and tea ceremonies, while English-speaking countries typically regard tea as a daily beverage. 虽然中国和英语国家都喜欢喝茶，但中国拥有丰富而悠久的茶文化，包括各种茶类和茶道，而英语国家通常将茶视为日常饮品。
Lesson 4 Good manners 第四课 良好的礼仪
Read the questions and give your answers. 阅读这些问题，并给出你的答案。
How do you usually treat a guest in your home? 你平时在家里是如何招待客人的？
How are you treated when you visit a friend's house? 你去朋友家做客时，朋友是如何招待你的？
Read the letters and complete the table. 阅读信件，并完成表格。
Mr Manners, 礼仪先生：
I'm a Grade 9 student. 我是一名九年级学生。
My Australian pen pal is coming to Beijing next week. 我的澳大利亚笔友下周要来北京。
I invited him for dinner at my home, and he accepted. 我邀请他来我家吃晚饭，他答应了。
What should I do to make him feel welcome? 我该怎么做才能让他感到宾至如归？
How can I be a good host? 我该如何做个好主人呢？
Li Ming 李明
Dear Li Ming, 亲爱的李明：
A good host always tries to make guests feel welcome. 一个好主人总是会尽力让客人感到宾至如归。
Here are some tips for you. 以下是一些建议。
Tidy up your house before your guest arrives. 在客人到来之前，先把家里收拾干净。
Open the door for your guest. 为客人开门。
Offer your guest something to drink or eat like tea, lemon juice, coffee, fruit, or snacks. 给客人提供一些饮料或吃食，比如茶、柠檬汁、咖啡、水果或零食。
Don't ask your guest to serve themselves in the kitchen. 不要让客人自己去厨房拿。
Instead, serve your guest at the table. 要在餐桌旁为客人服务。
Make him feel at home. 让他感到宾至如归。
Talk to your guest. 和客人聊天。
That's why you invited him. 这才是你邀请他的目的。
Don't turn on the television. 不要打开电视。
It's okay in China, but it's considered rude in Western cultures. 虽然这在中国很正常，但在西方文化中却被视为不礼貌。
Mr Manners 礼仪先生
Mr Manners, 礼仪先生：
I'm a student visiting Russia. 我是一名正在俄罗斯访问的学生。
I'm going to stay here for three months. 我计划在这里待三个月。
One of my classmates has invited me to stay overnight at her house. 我的一个同学邀请我到她家过夜。
It will be my first time visiting a Russian house. 这将是我第一次造访俄罗斯人的家。
What should I do to be a polite guest? 我该如何做个有礼貌的客人呢？
Dong Fang 董芳
UNIT 5 第五单元
Dear Dong Fang, 亲爱的董芳：
Here are some suggestions for you. 以下是一些建议：
Bring a small gift, such as sweets or flowers. 带一份小礼物，比如糖果或鲜花。
Follow the rules of your host's home. 遵守主人的家规。
Do what your host asks you to do. 听从主人的安排。
Don't be noisy, especially at bedtime. 不要喧哗，尤其是在就寝时间。
Offer to help prepare dinner. 主动帮忙准备晚餐。
Write a thank-you note after your visit. 拜访结束后写一封感谢信。
Visiting a local family is a great way to experience another culture. 拜访当地家庭是体验另一种文化的绝佳方式。
Remember to be yourself and have fun. 记住做你自己，并享受其中乐趣。
Mr Manners 礼仪先生
Mr Manners' tips for Li Ming 礼仪先生给李明的建议
tidy up your house 把家里收拾干净
open the door for your guest 为客人开门
offer your guest something to drink or eat 给客人提供一些饮料或吃食
serve your guest at the table 在餐桌旁为客人服务
make him feel at home 让他感到宾至如归
talk to your guest 与你的客人交谈
don't turn on the television 不要打开电视
Mr Manners' tips for Dong Fang 礼仪先生给董芳的建议
bring a small gift 带一份小礼物
follow the rules of your host's home 遵守主人的家规
don't be noisy 不要喧哗
offer to help prepare dinner 主动帮忙准备晚餐
write a thank-you note 写一封感谢信。
Mr Manners received a letter from Sam. 礼仪先生收到了一封萨姆的信，
Complete Sam's letter and help Mr Manners write a reply. 请补全萨姆的来信，再帮礼仪先生写一封回信。
Mr Manners, 礼仪先生：
I'm Sam from Australia. 我是来自澳大利亚的萨姆。
I am going to China next month. 下个月我要去中国。
My Chinese friend has invited me to his home. 我的中国朋友邀请我去他家做客。
It will be my first time going there. 这将是我第一次去他家。
How can I be a polite guest? 我该如何做个有礼貌的客人呢？
Can you give me some advice? 你能给我一些建议吗？
Sam 萨姆
Lesson 5 Colourful Chinese culture 第五课 丰富多彩的中国文化
Project 项目
Read the passage and circle the key words or phrases of each paragraph. 阅读短文，圈出每个段落的关键词或短语。
China is a vast land with over 1.4 billion people. 中国幅员辽阔，人口超过14亿。
There are 56 ethnic groups. 这里有56个民族。
The people in each group are closely connected and live together. 各民族之间联系紧密，和睦共处。
Wherever you go, you will find a different group with a rich, unique culture — all are parts of Chinese culture. 无论走到哪里，你都会发现不同的民族，他们拥有丰富而独特的文化——这些都是中国文化的一部分。
When you come to the north of China, you will find that buildings often use straight lines and squares, like the Beijing courtyard, where the houses are thick and solid. 来到中国北方，你会发现建筑常采用直线和方形，比如北京的四合院，房屋结构厚实坚固。
But when you move to the south, you will find a preference for soft lines, such as the Suzhou gardens and Cantonese architecture. 但当你南下时，会发现那里更偏爱柔和的线条，例如苏州园林和粤式建筑。
South China is mountainous and often rainy, so the buildings are mainly made of wood and brick. 中国南方多山且多雨，因此建筑主要由木材和砖块建造。
Chinese food is famous for its taste, nutrition value, and cooking methods. 中国菜以其风味、营养价值和烹饪方法而闻名。
Think about Chinese food for a minute — Beijing roast duck, Cantonese wonton, Sichuan hot pot, Lanzhou beef noodles. 试想一下中国菜——北京烤鸭、广东馄饨、四川火锅、兰州牛肉面。
Because of the different natural environments and resources, every area has its unique tastes. 由于自然环境和资源的不同，每个地区都有其独特的风味。
There are also wonderful festivals around China such as the Spring Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival. 中国各地还有精彩的节日，如春节、端午节和中秋节。
Each one has its own stories and customs. 每个节日都有自己的故事和习俗。
During these festivals, people celebrate with family and friends; 在这些节日里，人们与亲朋好友共度佳节；
there are fireworks, traditional dances, special foods, and a feeling of happiness and warmth. 有烟花、传统舞蹈、特色美食，以及一种幸福与温暖的感觉。
There are also wonderful festivals around China such as the Spring Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival. 中国各地还有精彩的节日，如春节、端午节和中秋节。
Each one has its own stories and customs. 每个节日都有自己的故事和习俗。
During these festivals, people celebrate with family and friends; 在这些节日里，人们与亲朋好友共度佳节；
there are fireworks, traditional dances, special foods, and a feeling of happiness and warmth. 有烟花、传统舞蹈、特色美食，以及一种幸福与温暖的感觉。
UNIT 5 第五单元
We come from different places, but we are all Chinese. 我们来自不同的地方，但我们都是中国人。
We learn from each other and help each other. 我们互相学习、互帮互助。
This is the China we love. 这就是我们深爱的中国。
Complete the mind map. 完成这张思维导图。
List more examples if you can. 如果可以的话，列出更多例子。
Chinese culture 中国文化
food 食物
nutrition value 营养价值
cooking methods 烹饪方法
building 建筑物
In the north, people use ______ and squares. 在北方，人们使用______和方形。
In the south, people prefer ______. 在南方，人们更喜欢______。
festival 节日
the Spring Festival 春节
Work in pairs. 两人一组。
Read the card and talk about the Dai ethnic group. 阅读卡片内容，并谈论傣族。
What's the place of residence? 居住地在哪里？
the Dai ethnic group 傣族
Place of residence 居住地
the southwestern part of China 中国西南部
Houses 房屋
square or rectangular with two floors 方形或长方形，两层楼
Clothes 服饰
Foods 食物
rice, meat (fish, chicken, pork, and beef but not lamb), spicy, and sour 大米、肉类（鱼、鸡、猪肉和牛肉，但不包括羊肉）、辛辣和酸味
Special festivals 特色节日
Water-splashing Festival 泼水节
Make a card to introduce an ethnic group. 制作一张卡片来介绍一个民族。
Choose an ethnic group in China. 选择一个中国民族。
Search the internet for more information. 上网搜索更多信息。
Make a card and present it to the class. 制作卡片并在班上展示。
Put all the cards on the wall. 将所有卡片贴在墙上。
Understanding cultures 理解文化
What is culture? 文化是什么？
Read the passage and complete the sentences. 阅读短文，并完成句子。
Well, in my family, food is a big part of our culture. 嗯，在我家，饮食是我们文化的重要组成部分。
My mother is from southern China and my father is from the north, so they each bring different meals and habits to the dinner table. 我母亲来自中国南方，父亲来自北方，所以他们各自把不同的饮食和习惯带到餐桌上。
— Sun Hua ——孙华
What culture you have depends on not only where you live, but also when you were born. 你所拥有的文化不仅取决于你居住的地方，还取决于你出生的年代。
Every human society has its own culture. 每一个人类社会都有其独特的文化。
To me, culture is how people live their daily lives. 对我来说，文化就是人们如何度过日常生活。
— Li Ling ——李玲
Culture today is different from what it was 20 years ago. 今天的文化与20年前已大不相同。
I think it's important to find a balance between traditional and modern culture. 我认为，在传统文化与现代文化之间找到平衡点非常重要。
You don't want to lose the old culture, but you also want to grow and change with the times. 既不想失去传统文化，又希望与时俱进、不断发展变化。
— Wang Teng ——王腾
The language we speak, the way we say things, and what is considered polite or not — all this depends on our culture. 我们所说的语言、表达方式，以及什么被视为礼貌或不礼貌——这一切都取决于我们的文化。
— Zhao Hui ——赵慧
Art is a form of culture. 艺术是一种文化形式。
So are customs and beliefs. 习俗和信仰也是。
Culture goes beyond these. 但文化远不止于此，
It includes our values, beliefs, and behaviours. 它还包括我们的价值观、信仰和行为方式。
Understanding the similarities and differences between cultures around the world helps us make the world better. 了解世界各地文化的异同，有助于我们让世界变得更美好。
— Li Fang ——李芳
UNIT 5 第五单元
People from different places can bring different meals and habits to the dinner table. 来自不同地方的人们会将不同的饮食和习惯带到餐桌上。
What culture you have depends on where you live and when you were born. 你的文化取决于你居住的地方和出生的年代。
People don't want to lose the old culture and they also want to grow and change with the times. 人们既不愿失去传统文化，又希望与时俱进、不断发展变化。
Culture determines whether you are polite or not, the language you speak, and the way you say things. 文化决定了你是否有礼貌，决定了你所说的语言，以及你表达事物的方式。
If we understand the cultures of the whole world, we can make the world better. 如果我们了解全世界的各种文化，就能让世界变得更美好。
Read the passage again and match the students with their opinions. 再读一遍短文，把学生们和他们各自的观点匹配起来。
Li Fang 李芳
Wang Teng 王腾
Sun Hua 孙华
Li Ling 李玲
Zhao Hui 赵慧
Food is a big part of a culture. 饮食是文化的重要组成部分。
Culture is how people live their daily lives. 文化体现了人们的日常生活方式。
It's important to find a balance between traditional and modern culture. 在传统文化与现代文化之间找到平衡很重要。
Culture includes our values, beliefs, and behaviours. 文化包括我们的价值观、信仰和行为方式。
Language is related to culture. 语言与文化密切相关。
What is culture in your opinion? 在你看来，什么是文化？
Think about what you have learned from this unit and your life. 结合本单元所学内容以及你的生活经历进行思考。
Talk about it with your partner. 与你的搭档谈论一下。
Do you feel any difference when you travel to a new place? 当你去一个新地方旅行时，是否感觉到有什么不同？
Why? 为什么？
Use your own experience as an example to explain it. 结合自己的亲身经历举例说明。
More readings 拓展阅读
English manners 英国礼仪
British people are quite reserved when greeting one another. 英国人在互相问候时相当拘谨。
Greeting can be a "Hello", "Hi" or "Good morning", when you arrive at work or at school. 上班或上学时，问候语可以是“你好”“嗨”或者“早上好”。
You may also be called many different affectionate names, according to which part of Britain you are in. 根据你在英国的不同地区，别人可能会用许多不同的昵称来称呼你。
Do not be offended, this is quite normal. 请不要介意，这是很正常的。
For example, you may be called dear, dearie, flower, love, chick, chuck, duckie, guv, son, ma'am, madam, miss, or sir, according to your sex and age. 例如，根据你的性别和年龄，可能会被称作亲爱的、小乖乖、宝贝儿、爱人、小妞、小亲亲、小鸭子、老兄、孩子、女士、夫人、小姐或者先生。
affectionate: showing caring feelings and love for somebody 亲昵的：对某人表现出关怀和爱意
The English do shake hands with each other, but as little as possible. 英国人确实会互相握手，但尽量少做。
With acquaintances once in a lifetime is often considered enough. 与熟人一生中握手一次通常就被认为足够了。
The preferred English handshake is short and firm. 英国人偏好的握手方式是短促而有力的。
acquaintance: a person that you know but who is not a close friend 熟人：指你略有交集但并非密友的人
In public places, the English make great efforts not to touch strangers even by accident. 在公共场合，英国人会极力避免触碰陌生人，即使是无意的接触。
If such an accident occurs, apologies are needed but should never be used as an excuse for further conversation. 若发生此类意外，需致歉，但绝不能以此作为进一步交谈的借口。
On crowded public transport where it is sometimes unavoidable, physical contact with a stranger is permitted, but in such situations, eye contact should be avoided at all costs. 在拥挤的公共交通工具上，有时难以避免与陌生人发生身体接触，这种情况下是可以接受的，但在这种情况下，应不惜一切代价避免眼神接触。
The English like to form orderly queues (standing in line) and wait patiently for their turn. 英国人喜欢排成井然有序的队列（排队），并耐心等待轮到自己。
"Queue jumping" is frowned upon. “插队”这种行为会招致非议。
The queue is one of the few places where the English are allowed to talk to each other without having been formally introduced. 排队是英国人少数几个无需正式介绍即可互相交谈的场合之一。
The others are when taking the dog for a walk. 其他随意搭话的场合是遛狗的时候。
The English like to form orderly queues (standing in line) and wait patiently for their turn. 英国人喜欢排成井然有序的队列（排队），并耐心等待轮到自己。
"Queue jumping" is frowned upon. “插队”这种行为会招致非议。
The queue is one of the few places where the English are allowed to talk to each other without having been formally introduced. 排队是英国人少数几个无需正式介绍即可互相交谈的场合之一。
The others are when taking the dog for a walk. 其他随意搭话的场合是遛狗的时候。
UNIT 5 第五单元
queue: a line of people waiting for something 队列：排队等候的一队人
In Britain, if you accidentally bump into someone, say sorry. 在英国，如果你不小心撞到别人，要说“对不起”。
They probably will too, even if it was your fault! 对方很可能也会说对不起，即使其实是你的错！
This is a habit and can be seen as very amusing by an "outsider". 这是一种习惯，在“外人”看来可能会觉得非常有趣。
When being entertained at someone's home it is polite to bring a gift for the host and hostess. 受邀去别人家做客时，给主人和女主人带一份礼物是礼貌之举。
A bunch of flowers or chocolates are all acceptable. 一束鲜花或一些巧克力都是可以接受的。
acceptable: good enough to be used for a particular purpose or to be considered satisfactory 可接受的：足够好，可以用于特定目的或被认为令人满意
Learning Tips 学习小贴士
We know that the word accept means to take something that someone offers you, or to agree to do something that someone asks you to do. 我们知道，accept一词是指接受别人提供给你的东西，或者同意做别人要求你做的事。
Can you find out the relationship between accept and acceptable? 你能找出accept和acceptable之间的关系吗？
Let's have another try. 让我们再试试。
Avoid means to prevent something bad from happening. avoid是指防止坏事发生。
Can you guess what avoidable and unavoidable mean? 你能猜出avoidable和unavoidable是什么意思吗？
Check your answer with the help of a dictionary. 借助词典核对你的答案。
Self-check 自我检测
I can talk about different cultures around the world: 我能谈论世界各地不同的文化：
saying 谚语
language 语言
value 价值观
behaviour 行为方式
clothing 服饰
custom 习俗；习惯
belief 信仰
I can describe different manners and customs: 我能描述不同的礼仪和习俗：
If..., you should... 如果……，你应该……
It is a sign of... 这是……的象征
It is (not) polite to... ……是（不）礼貌的
When you come to..., you will find... 当你来到……，你会发现……
During the festival, people celebrate... 节日期间，人们会庆祝……
I can introduce Chinese culture: 我能介绍中国文化：
Foods: dumplings, Beijing roast duck, Cantonese wonton, Sichuan hot pot, Lanzhou beef noodles... 美食：饺子、北京烤鸭、广东馄饨、四川火锅、兰州牛肉面……
Festivals: Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival... 节日：春节、端午节……
Activities: attend a family get-together, make dumplings... 活动：参加家庭聚会、包饺子……
Buildings: Beijing courtyard... 建筑：北京四合院……
Improvement needed: 需要改进：
Fun Time 娱乐时间
Where I come from 我来自哪里
I come from a foreign country. 我来自外国。
I am so much different from you. 我和你们截然不同。
So if I make 所以，如果我犯了
A cultural mistake, 一个文化上的错误，
Would you please tell me what to do? 请告诉我该怎么做好吗？
What's one of the special customs 你们社会中
Your society likes to use? 有什么特别的习俗吗？
Something you say 有什么话
To your friends each day 是你们每天对朋友说的，
That you could teach me, too? 也能教教我的吗？
Where I come from, we shake hands in greeting, 在我家乡，我们握手问好，
And ask, "How are you?" 并问一句“你好吗？”
We say "please" and "thank you" 在会面时，
During a meeting 我们会说“请”和“谢谢”，
And forgive a mistake or two. 也会宽容一两个小失误。
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