1、Module 2 My New TeachersPeriod 5Cultural CornerSept 1 Presentation The teacher says,“Different countries have different customs, so different countries have different schools. In this lesson we will learn some differences between schools in different countries.”Step 2 Read the passage silently and f
2、ast. Answer the following questionsWhat kind of differences in schools in this passage describe? (the relationship between teachers and students. Another difference is whether schools are state schools or private schools)Step 3 Go through each paragraph.Para 1 Questions: What is the relationship bet
3、ween teachers and students in some countries like France and Britain?( The relationship between teachers and students in France is formal. In Britain, relationships are quite relaxed, but the teachers can have big problems with discipline.)Fill in the blanks according to the textThe relationship bet
4、ween teachers and students in Germany, and Spain is _ , where _ and _ for the teacher is considered very important. The same is _ _ Russia.In northern European countries, _ , the relationship between teachers and students is _ _ and _ _. In America, students and teachers are quite _ _ each other. Th
5、e Key: quite formal, discipline, respect, true, of, however, much, friendlier, more relaxed, relaxed with.Language Points1）relationship n. 关系relationship between And B with sb (人、团体、国家之间的 )关系，联系She has a very close relationship with her sister. 她和她妹妹关系非常的亲密。 I have established a good working relatio
6、nship with my boss.我已经和我的老板建立起良好的工作关系。血缘关系 a father-son relationship 父子关系2) formal 正式的，礼节的 反义词 informal The Prime Minister made a formal declaration. 首相发表正式文告。formal clothes 礼服 拘泥形式的，刻板的 You neednt be so formal with me. 你对我不必要如此拘谨。3) relaxed adj 轻松的, 松懈的, 宽松的He appeared relaxed and confident before
7、the match. 比赛之前,他显得 镇定而自信. She had a relaxed manner. 她的举止特别自然. a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere. 家庭经营的旅店,气氛自由随便.relaxed about sth 不加以拘束的I take a fairly relaxed attitude towards what the kids wear to school. 孩子们穿什么上学,我觉得无所谓。 relaxing 令人放松的 , 轻松的a relaxing drink/walk/evening 使人感到轻松的一杯饮料/一次
8、散步/一个夜晚4) be true of (某种情况)适用于,适宜于;合乎事实的.It is true of everybody. 这件事适用于每个人.come true 变成现实 be true to life 栩栩如生5) have problems with 会碰到的问题 Para 2 Check the following sentences true or false State schools are paid for by the government, but in private schools, the parents pay for the education of th
9、eir children. Britain, Russia, America, Germany, and France have both states and private schools. In America, the private schools can be very good.The Key: T F TLanguage Points: 1) similarly 相同的,同样的(可以修饰动词,也可以修饰整个句子 )Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers. 夫妻俩在各自选择的事业上都很成
10、功。The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. 美国赢得了田径比赛大多数项目的胜利。同样，在游泳方面，美国人也囊括了前三名。 2).can 可能性 Children can be tiresome . 孩子们有时很烦人。Jogging can be harmful for the health. 慢跑也可能会对健康有害。Step 4 listen to the tape.Step 5 Discussion: Whats the relationship between teachers and students in China?
