1、Module 3,Cultural corner,Clapping,English Proverbs,永不放弃！2. 失败是成功之母。3. 今日事，今日毕！4. 不劳无获。5. 有志者，事竟成。,Never give up!Failure is the mother of success.Never put off till tomorrow what should be done today.No pains, no gains.Where there is a will, there is a way.,If winter comes, can spring be far away?,be
2、autiful mind,There is always a time when we meet some bad things. We are sad, disappointed and even become mad. Dont worry, because all the bad things will pass by quickly. Please remember: If winter comes, can spring be far away?Believe it or not, life is full of happiness and sadness. It is normal
3、 that we have a hard time. But if we are always positive our life will be colorful. Otherwise, we will face failures and pains. As time goes by, I believe that we will have our spring of life.,Learning Aims:To improve Ss reading ability, especially how to answer questions;To understand “clapping” de
4、eply;3. To master useful language points;,clapping,Step 1: New words in the passage live performance performer classical applause judgement prolong handclap social infectious funeral,Step 2: Find out the key sentences in each paragraph.Para 1: Para 2:Para 3:,Why do we clap?The custom of clapping has
5、 early beginnings.Applause was a sign of being part of the community, and of equality between actors and audience.,Step 3: Answer the 4 questions according to the passage.Why do we clap?When do we clap?,To show we like something, of course.,We clap at the end of a live performance to say thank you t
6、o the performers.,3. What does applause mean in classical Athens?4. Do some occasions on which people clap change from one country to another? If so, give an example?,In classical Athens, applause meant judgement and taking part.,Yes, they do. For example, in Britain people clap at a wedding, but in
7、 Italy they sometimes clap at a funeral.,Step 4: Language points,一场现场表演 与比赛，竞争 发出声响 一种的表示 成为的一部分 往B中添加A 在场合下 8. 一种普遍的习惯 9. 在结束时,在尽头 10. 对某人说谢谢,a live performancebe in competition withmake noisea sign of be part of add A to Bon occasiona universal habitat the end ofsay thank you to sb,Step 5: Analyze
8、 difficult sentences.It could hold 14,000 people, half the adult male population of the city, which meant that the audience could make a lot of noise.2. But some occasions on which people clap change from one country to another.,介词为何用on?,when,同位语,人们鼓掌的场合在不同国家也不一样,occasion n. 时候, 场合, 时机,on this/that
9、occasion 此时/彼时 on one occasion 有一次 Ive met her on several occasions recently. 我最近见到过她好几次。 This is not an occasion for laughter. 这不是笑的时候。,occasion 做先行词时，定语从句缺时间状语时用when/on which 引导。 There are some occasions when/on which people cant express themselves freely. 人们在许多场合下不能自由的表达自己。,Exercises: Fill in the
10、 blanks. Occasions are quite rare _ he has the time to spend a day with his kids. 2. A funeral is an occasion _ is not suitable for laughter. My mother seems to be unhappy, and _ occasion I will cheer her up. 4. I can think of at least three occasions _ he arrived late.,when/ on which,that/which,on
11、this,when/ on which,我与孩子在一起待上一天的机会是很难得的。,Without us,句式练习： 1) But for your help, I _ （就不会完成）the work ahead of time. 2） _(要是没有水和空气), there would be no life on the earth.,would not finish,Without/ But for water and air,wouldnt have finished,But for/without,4. Clapping at concerts and theatres is a univ
12、ersal habit. 句式练习：1. 执行这个计划意味着浪费时间。Carrying out the plan means wasting time. 2. 帮他们意味着帮我们自己。Helping them means helping ourselves. 3. 出国旅游是很激动人心的。Travelling abroad can be very exciting.,Ing 短语作 主语,4. Its no use/ good arguing about it. 争论那件事毫无用处。 5. Its been a lot of fun meeting you. 见到你真是太有趣了。 6. 跟他说
13、话，真是浪费时间。 Its a waste of time your talking to him.,However good/No matter how good,Whatever (No matter what) decisions,on which/ when,would have,would have failed,Lets clap for our country, because our country offers us the chance to receive education; Lets clap for our school, because our school pr
14、ovides us with such a beautiful studying environment; Lets clap for your teachers, because they always try their best to teach you; Lastly, clap for yourselves, because when you have made progress in study, or you are discouraged(泄气的), you need claps to encourage you to make greater efforts.,You wri
15、te your own destiny. You make your own future.,Even if the world has given up on you, dont ever give up on yourself.,Dont let your family down or your country down. Most of all, dont let yourself down. Make us all proud.,Remember,if youre happy if youre happy and you know it clap your hands if youre
16、 happy and you know it clap your hands if youre happy and you know it never be afraid to show it if youre happy and you know it clap your hands if youre happy and you know it stomp your feet if youre happy and you know it stomp your feet if youre happy and you know it never be afraid to show it if youre happy and you know it stomp your feet if youre happy and you know it wink your eye if youre happy and you know it wink your eye if youre happy and you know it never be afraid to show it if youre happy and you know it wink your eye,Thank you,See you,
