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1、Unit 3The meaning of colourWelcome to the unitObjectives To learn to talk about your favourite colour and explain your reason To find out different meanings of colours in different cultures To discuss particular colours that are used for special events The world is full of colors. Without color,the

2、world would be a far less interesting place. Which color do you like best and why?Purplepurpleblackgreengraybluethe Colour?WhyredpinkyellowbrownwhiteorangeOf all the colors, I prefer red color. Because, as far as I am concerned, red can represent many things and has many symbolic meanings in China.

3、Usually, Chinese like to associate happy and successful things with red. For instance, in Chinese there are phrases such as “红利”、“红火”、“红包” (to express happy or fortunate things) “披红”、“开门红”、“满堂红” (to express successful things or good wishes for the future). Also, as we all know, our national flag, to

4、 which we salute every day, is five-star red flag. The red color of the flag represents the revolution, the blood and lives of revolutionary martyrs. There are many other examples of the red colors popularity in China. So, in my opinion, red is the most widely-used color in china and its my favorite

5、 color. Discussion: What does red, yellow, blue or other colors mean? Red signifies the choleric temperament. Red is generally taken to be the color of life, of the glowing sun and of fire. Love and joy, rage and anger are the polar values of the color red. Red is said to make the blood boil, to inc

6、rease the pulse rate, to raise the blood pressure and the rate of breathing. Red is also the color of desire. Red generally supports the circulatory functions and is applied with success to combat anemia, asthma, diseases of the larynx, certain skin diseases and chronic coughs. Yellow is the symbol

7、of the sun at the zenith. Yellow is the brightest of all colors. In the psychology of colors, yellow stands for detached serenity. Yellow reflects light in all directions, thereby creating an impression of liberation; it cancels out any feeling of heaviness or oppression. Professor Luscher writes th

8、at the color yellow drives us forward towards new, modern frontiers, and that it is therefore future oriented. YellowBlue is the color of peace and infinity. Blue profoundly calms and relaxes us. Our bodies and minds are conveyed to a state of peace, repose and softness. BlueOrange is the color of c

9、heerfulness and gaiety. Being a color mixed from red and yellow, it stands for kind-heartedness and warm-heartedness of an individual. Orange symbolizes the rising sun; it makes us alert and cheerful. It causes stimulation, warmth and happiness. Orange fills us with joy and cheerfulness. It affects

10、both our bodies and our minds. OrangeIn our daily life, people often can imagine something from a certain kind of color. So, have a try and tell your classmates, what can you imagine from the following colors (use some adjectives to describe it)?color What you imaginecolor Red Orange excited, enthus

11、iastic, noble happy, energetic, active color What you imaginecolor Yellow Purple Green Blue Gray Black bright, hopeful, joyful mysterious, gentle, elegant peaceful, comfortable, fresh wise, outgoing, fresh depressed, pessimisticserious, calm, firm Look at the pictures and answer questions:1. What is

12、 this building? 2. Can you describe the national flag of any particular country? 3. Why does each country have its own national flag with its own pattern and colors? 1. It is the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the USA. 3. Each country has a unique culture, tradition and history. The patter

13、n and colors of the national flags are chosen to symbolize these elements.German Indonesia Canada 1. Do you know what the name the flower is?Tulip 2. What do you know about this flower?The tulip was originally a wild flower, growing in Central Asia. It was introduced in Western Europe and the Nether

14、lands in the 17th century. Now it is the national flower of Netherlands. Why do you think many people like tulips? Many people like tulips because of their bright colors and frilly petals. Tulips have become a huge business in the Netherlands. Tourists from all over the world come to enjoy these flo

15、wers in spring every year.Beijing Opera1. What colors are used for different roles in Chinese opera? 2. What do the terms sheng dan jing and chou in Beijing opera refer to? 1. In Chinese opera, differently colored faces represent different personalities. For example, red means bravery and loyalty. W

16、hite represents cunning. Black suggests fierceness or violence.2. These are four different types of roles in Beijing opera. sheng and dan are the positive male and female roles. jing refers to the supporting role. chou is the clown or someone who has negative features. Match the masks with the chara

17、cters: Zhang Fei张飞Cao Cao曹操Guan Yu关羽A Brief Introduction of Beijing OperaBeijing opera, which has existed for over 200 years, is a national treasure for Chinese people. It is usually involves interesting make-up and magnificent costumes. Despite being called Beijing opera, its birthplace is not in B

18、eijing but in Anhui and Hubei. Today, this traditional art form is becoming less popular because the young generation seems to have difficulty understanding the unique performances. What are the colors red and white always used for in Western cultures? What are the colors red and white always used f

19、or in the East? White is the traditional color for wedding in the West, while in the East, it is red.Discussion:1. Can you give some examples of the use of a particular color for a special event?For example, during the Chinese New Year, people always wear red clothes, as red is believed to be able t

20、o scare away evil spirits and bring good luck in the coming year. Chinese people also wear red for traditional Chinese weddings. In this case, red means happiness. However, for funerals, people choose to wear black or white clothes rather than red clothes, because people believe red shows disrespect

21、 towards the dead.2. Think of a foreign country. What color do you associate with that country? Why?In my opinion, Spain is associated with red. The Spanish people are so enthusiastic and energetic that they remind me of a burning red fire. Also a matador, or bullfighter, uses a piece of blood red c

22、loth to excite and anger the bull. The Spanish women seem to be very fiery and full of life when they are dancing the famous dance, the flamenco. Their red skirts seem to move like dancing flames, so bright and joyful. 3. What color would you choose to represent your personality? Why?White is the most appropriate color to represent me. Unlike when mixing colored paint, when colored lights are mixed together, the result is white light. White light is the product of every color in the light spectrum,