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Các phiên bản khácUNIT 7 : CULTURAL DIVERSITY
(READING )
I .VOCABULARY
1. superstitious / ,su:pə’sti∫əs / (adj) : mê tín
Superstition (n) : ……………………………………………..
2. to sweep – swept – swept : quét
3. to set out : bắt đầu cuộc hành trình
4. altar / ‘ɔ:ltə / (n) : bàn thờ , ………………………..
5. ancestor / ‘ænsestə / (n) : tổ tiên
6. favourable / ‘feivəbl / (adj) : thuận lợi, thích hợp
Favour (n,v) : hành động tử tế , thiện chí – ưu đãi ……….
7. funeral / ‘fju:nərl / (n) : đám tang
8. to argue with sb / ‘a:gju: / : ……………………………………………..
Argument (n) : ……………………………………..
9. legend / ‘leXənd / (n) : truyền thuyết
Legendary / ‘leXəndri / (adj) : ……………………………………
10. originate / ə’riXineit / (v) : khởi xướng, bắt nguồn
Orginator (n) : ……………………………………..
11. ritual / ‘ri t∫uə / (n,adj) : nghi thức, , nghi lễ
12. fortune / ‘fɔ:t∫u:n / (n) : may mắn
Fortunate /’fɔt∫ənət / (adj) : ……………………… ≠ unfortunate
13. soul / səul / (n) : phần hồn
14. prosperity / prɔ’sperəti / (n) : thịnh vượng
Prosperous / ‘prɔspərəs / (adj) : ………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………..
II. Task 1: Are you superstitious ?
- Look at the picture and describe it . Use these clues
* Is this an altar ?
* How do you know that ?
* Can you see the peach blossons ?
* What is it laid on the altar ?
( Students’s answer)
III. Task 2 : Read the text and answer the following questions by circling the best option A,B,C, or D.
- Read the text to master the main ideas of each passage
- Look at the options
- Predict the answer based on the answer options given
- Read the tex again
Key :
1.C 2. B 3. D 4. A
IV. Task 3: Discuss the following with a partner.
- To reflect on their experience and express their opinions.
- Answer the question : Are you supertitious person ? Why / Why not ?
* Cues:
- when you marry you believe the five major plannets with a significant influence on human lives?
- Will you use of Astrology in choosing marriage partner ?
- Do you believe zodiac signs : rat , ox, tiger, cat, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig or Venus ( metal) , Jupiter (wood), Mercury (water),
Exercise
I. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
1. The parents of the groom go to the fortune teller to see what date and time is best for them to _________ the wedding ceremony. 2. ___________, the reception occurs at their houses, but now many families hold wedding parties at the restaurant. 3. American teenagers send an average of 60 text messages per day, making this an ___________ way in communication. 4. Consider that there are a good number of book _______ now putting their content online. 5. In order to integrate technology into the classroom, teachers should implement the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy to make the ________ process more relevant and effective. 6. Studies encourage mobile learning because students benefit greatly from more opportunities for ________ development. 7. On that day, the groom's family and relatives visit the bride and her family with round lacquered boxes known as betrothal presents which are covered with red cloth and carried by _________ girls or boys. 8. The Intel programme tries to deliver the “four Cs” to grade-10 students: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and _______. 9. Many digital textbooks are __________ updated and often more vivid, helpful, creative, and a lot of cheaper than those old heavy books. 10. Then, the couple should pray in front of the altar to ask their ancestors for _________ for their marriage, then express their gratitude to both groom's and bride's parents for raising and protecting them. | CELEBRATION TRADITION EFFECT PUBLISH LEARN ACADEMY MARRY CREATE CONSTANT PERMIT |
II. READING
Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space.
range | cultures | first | added | contributed |
benefited | dishes | developed | way | alive |
Cultural diversity means a (1) _______ of different societies or people of different origins, religions and traditions all living and interacting together. Britain has (2) _______ from diversity throughout its long history and is currently one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
The food they eat, the music they listen to, and the clothes they wear have all been influenced by different (3) _________ coming into Britain. Ethnic food, for example, is part of an average British diet. One of Britain's favourite (4) ________ is Indian curry. Britons have enjoyed curry for a surprisingly long time - the (5) ________ curry went on an English menu in 1773.
Even the English language (6) ________ from the languages spoken by Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavian Vikings and Norman French invaders. New words were (7) __________ from the languages of other immigrants over the years.
Valuing the diverse culture is all about understanding and respecting the beliefs of others and their (8) __________ of life, as we would expect someone to respect ours. It is about supporting individuals in keeping their cultural traditions (9) __________ and appreciating the fact that all these different traditions will enrich British life both today and in the future.
People from all over the world have (10) __________ to the Britain and they continue to do so.
JAPANESE WEDDING CUSTOMS
The Japanese (1) __ of “san-san-kudo”, the three-by-three exchange is rich with (2) __. It is performed by the bride and groom and both sets of cups. The first 3 represent three couples, the bride and (3) __, and their parents. The second 3 represent three human weaknesses: hatred, passion, and ignorance. “Ku” or 9 is a lucky number in Japanese cultural, and “do” means escape from the three weaknesses.
Another highlight of this ceremony is a rosary with 21 beads that represent the couple, their families and the Buddha all joined on one string to symbolize the (4) ____ of the families. Part of the ceremony involves honoring the parents with (5) __ of flowers, a toast, or a letter expressing their (6) ____ and gratitude.
The crane is a symbol of longevity and prosperity and so 1,001 gold origami cranes are folded to bring (7) ____, good fortune, longevity, and peace to the marriage.
The bride traditionally wears two outfits: the shiro, which is a white kimono worn for the (8) ____ and the uchikake kimono which is a patterned brocade worn at the reception.
Plenty of courses are served during the reception, but never in a multiple of four because the number four sounds like the word for (9) ____ . Additionally, the different foods served all have special meanings, for example lobster might be several because red is a (10) ____ color or clams served with both shells symbolize the couple's union.
1. A. bride B. ritual C. law D. difference
2. A. meaning B. regulation C. multiple D. note
3. A. condition B. culture C. relation D. groom
4. A. location B. shell C. union D. gratitude
Key :
I. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
1. The parents of the groom go to the fortune teller to see what date and time is best for them to _____celebrate____ the wedding ceremony. 2. ___Traditionally___, the reception occurs at their houses, but now many families hold wedding parties at the restaurant. 3. American teenagers send an average of 60 text messages per day, making this an _____effective______ way in communication. 4. Consider that there are a good number of book ____publishers___ now putting their content online. 5. In order to integrate technology into the classroom, teachers should implement the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy to make the ____learning____ process more relevant and effective. 6. Studies encourage mobile learning because students benefit greatly from more opportunities for ____academic____ development. 7. On that day, the groom's family and relatives visit the bride and her family with round lacquered boxes known as betrothal presents which are covered with red cloth and carried by ____unmarried_____ girls or boys. 8. The Intel programme tries to deliver the “four Cs” to grade-10 students: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and ___creativity____. 9. Many digital textbooks are _____constantly_____ updated and often more vivid, helpful, creative, and a lot of cheaper than those old heavy books. 10. Then, the couple should pray in front of the altar to ask their ancestors for ____permission_____ for their marriage, then express their gratitude to both groom's and bride's parents for raising and protecting them. | CELEBRATION TRADITION EFFECT PUBLISH LEARN ACADEMY MARRY CREATE CONSTANT PERMIT |
Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space.
range | cultures | first | added | contributed |
benefited | dishes | developed | way | alive |
Cultural diversity means a (1) ___range____ of different societies or people of different origins, religions and traditions all living and interacting together. Britain has (2) ___benefited____ from diversity throughout its long history and is currently one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
The food they eat, the music they listen to, and the clothes they wear have all been influenced by different (3) ____cultures_____ coming into Britain. Ethnic food, for example, is part of an average British diet. One of Britain's favourite (4) ____dishes____ is Indian curry. Britons have enjoyed curry for a surprisingly long time - the (5) _____first______ curry went on an English menu in 1773.
Even the English language (6) ____developed____ from the languages spoken by Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavian Vikings and Norman French invaders. New words were (7) _____added_____ from the languages of other immigrants over the years.
Valuing the diverse culture is all about understanding and respecting the beliefs of others and their (8) _____way_____ of life, as we would expect someone to respect ours. It is about supporting individuals in keeping their cultural traditions (9) _____alive_____ and appreciating the fact that all these different traditions will enrich British life both today and in the future.
People from all over the world have (10) __contributed_ to the Britain and they continue to do so
VI. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
JAPANESE WEDDING CUSTOMS
The Japanese (1) ____ of “san-san-kudo”, the three-by-three exchange is rich with (2) ____. It is performed by the bride and groom and both sets of cups. The first 3 represent three couples, the bride and (3) ____, and their parents. The second 3 represent three human weaknesses: hatred, passion, and ignorance. “Ku” or 9 is a lucky number in Japanese cultural, and “do” means escape from the three weaknesses.
Another highlight of this ceremony is a rosary with 21 beads that represent the couple, their families and the Buddha all joined on one string to symbolize the (4) ____ of the families. Part of the ceremony involves honoring the parents with (5) ____ of flowers, a toast, or a letter expressing their (6) ____ and gratitude.
The crane is a symbol of longevity and prosperity and so 1,001 gold origami cranes are folded to bring (7) ____, good fortune, longevity, and peace to the marriage.
The bride traditionally wears two outfits: the shiro, which is a white kimono worn for the (8) ____ and the uchikake kimono which is a patterned brocade worn at the reception.
Plenty of courses are served during the reception, but never in a multiple of four because the number four sounds like the word for (9) ____ . Additionally, the different foods served all have special meanings, for example lobster might be several because red is a (10) ____ color or clams served with both shells symbolize the couple's union.
1. A. bride B. ritual C. law D. difference
2. A. meaning B. regulation C. multiple D. note
3. A. condition B. culture C. relation D. groom
4. A. location B. shell C. union D. gratitude
5. A. wraps B. proves C. offers D. improves
6. A. love B. make C. hate D. life
7. A. nervous B. sad C. luck D. bad
8. A. inclusion B. ceremony C. approach D. creation
9. A. life B. depth C. wedding D. death
10. A. trouble B. problem C. confliction D. lucky
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