Good afternoon, boys and girls!
Good afternoon, Miss Dai!
Do you think the music sounds great?
Yes.
Do you know which group of people like dancing to this music? Like this
Wei Wu er
In English that is the Uygur.
And what about this group?
The Dai.
The Dai people. What are they doing?
They are pouring water.
Very good. They are pouring water.
And look. You see…
Would you please help me?
Who are more likely to present a hada to show their respect?
Zang…Tibetan
Yeah, in English, that is, the Tibetan. Sit down, please.
Thank you very much.
A gift for you.
So the Tibetan, do you think so?
All right.
And you see the cultures are different from ours,
Do you think so?
Yes.
Their population, large or small?
Small.
Yeah, so we call them… minority.
Yeah, minority. Good, right.
All right. So, minority. Read after me, please.
Minority. Minority.
And how many minority groups are there in China?
Fifty-six/Fifty-five.
Fifty-six?
Fifty-five.
Do other countries also have minority groups?
Yes…/No…
Maybe not sure, right?
Here is the passage on page 46.
Please read the passage quickly and then tell me
what minority groups this passage talks about and in which countries they live. Clear?
Attention, please. Just find out the key information.
There is no need to read it sentence by sentence. Clear?
Ok. Tell me the first one.
The first group is…
Inuit.
Yeah, the Inuit. Read after me, Inuit.
The second group is…
Aborigine.
Right, aborigine.
And, the third one?
Maoris…
Yes, the Maoris.
The last one is?
American Indian.
Especially the Plains Indian, right?
All right, ok.
Where do the Indians live?
They live in…
Canada.
Yeah, they live in Canada, and
Aborigines live in…
Australia.
Live in Australia. The Maoris?
New Zealand.
What about the last one?
America.
That is, North America. Right. Ok.
So you see, other countries have minority groups, right?
Yes.
What about their cultures?
Maybe you are very curious, right?
Yeah.
So, here are some topics for you that can show the unique cultures.
Now please read the passage quickly again
and then tick the topics that are mentioned. Clear?
If you have found some other topics,
Please don't leave the blank empty, ok?
So, the group leaders,
please arrange the tasks because I just give you three minutes. Clear?
So, be quick. Discuss with each other.
Are you ready?
Yes.
Have a try, please.
Who can tell me, what topics are mentioned?
Anyone? Put up your hands, please.
Have a try.
I think, the first, food.
First, food. Right?
Yes.
And…
And, language…
Language.
No…
And the belief.
Belief.
Yes.
What people believe in. And?
And the musical instruments.
Their musical instruments. Yes.
Instruments. So, read after me:
Instruments. Great.
And?
And their housing.
Housing. Great.
And clothing.
Clothing…
And location.
Location.
Any other topics?
And, I think, about their games.
Sorry?
The games.
Games. Yes. And anything else?
And some tools they used to hunt.
Something that they used to hunt, that is, hunting tools.
Hunting tools. In which paragraph? Who use that hunting tool?
The aborigines, right?
They use what?
Boomerang.
All right. Here is the boomerang.
Yes, I bought it from Australia.
So, you see, this is a boomerang.
And the aborigines use this to hunt animals.
And any other topics?
Good.
Transport.
Where do you find it?
Tour one. The second line. A dog sled.
Ok, sit down, please. Very good.
So, you see, you can easily find that
the minority cultures are unique from these topics,
do you think so?
Yes.
And could you tell me where can we find this passage?
Here are some choices.
C.
A guide book, right?
Yes.
How can you know that?
Read the sentence together, ok?
That’s the first sentence right? Together, please.
Culture experience tours, the travel company with a difference.
Yes. So a travel company has made this guidebook.
Or say, this reference book. Very good.
And, would you like to visit these groups after reading this?
Yes.
So this reference book is a successful one, do you think so?
Yes.
Do you hope to make people know more about minority cultures in China?
Yes. of course.
Let’s start our own travel company, ok?
Ok.
I suggest our travel company should be called “More Fun Travel”
because we believe we can bring tourists more fun.
All right. You know, first, we should make a reference book on minority cultures in China.
All right. But what is a reference book?
I have brought one.
You see, first…
Cover.
Here’s the cover, and
Pictures.
And?
Words.
Some introduction. Some words, right?
Of course, the words and the pictures make up the reference pages.
Do you think so?
Yeah. All right.
So, a reference book includes a cover and also some pages, yeah
And you know, how to make a reference page?
Here is one. I have made one.
To see more clearly, look at the screen please.
Please read this reference page carefully
and then tell me what makes a good reference page. Clear?
What makes a good reference page?
Which group is mentioned?
Gaoshan.
Yeah, the Gaoshan in Taiwan. Right.
First, here
Title.
There is a title, all right.
And here some introduction, some words,
so that is the body part, right?
and here, a picture.
Look at the title.
Do you think the title is ordinary or eye-catching?
Eye-catching.
What about this part?
Should we include all the topics or just choose some interesting topics?
Interesting topics.
So that should be brief.
And also pay attention to these sentences.
The language should be persuasive.
Of course, we add a picture to make it more attractive.
Yeah very good. Attractive.
So these make a good reference page.
Ok and now this is mine and this is page one.
You know we still need a cover and some other pages.
Now it’s your turn, clear?
So first follow these steps.
The group leaders, I think you should decide who will write the information,
who will draw pictures and who will come to the front, present your work, clear?
And then, you should choose a minority group that you’re most interested in, clear?
And then, third, you should choose the topics and collect information.
Of course write down the information,
read it again and try to improve your reference page.
Don't forget to add pictures.
Finally, present it to your classmates, clear?
Yeah. All right.
So, by the way, which group is willing to do the extra work?
That is, designing the cover.
All right. Very good. Come here.
Thank you. You are so brave and kind. All right.
So now, all you students, please join to discuss with each other in English, ok?
And remember these steps and these points.
Make full use of the passage that you have just learnt, clear?
I think this map will help you.
Of course, if you need any other help, just put up your hands, clear?
Yes.
Maybe you haven’t prepared well, right?
Give you two more minutes, ok?
Ok, yes.
All right.
I will give some gifts to anyone who comes to the front
and presents your work to our classmates, ok?
So come on, boys and girls,
Just come to the front and present your work.
All right. Very good.
(Applause)
This is the work of group two.
Today I want to introduce you to the Tibetan in China.
The Tibetan in China are mainly located in Tibet.
In Tibet, you will have the chance to see the Potala Palace.
Do you know it?
No…
It is the “Roof of the World”.
Sounds so amazing?
Yes.
Then let’s turn to food.
There grows a special kind of food called qingke,
so they make it into wine which has a unique taste.
So the song says that:
青稞酒酥油茶…
Food can always attract one’s attention.
So now it seems that I have smelt it. It is so fragrant. Yes.
In addition, when Tibetan meet an important guest,
they will present him or her a hada.
Then about Tibetan medicine, and their belief,
I don't want to say much about it.
Then, so Tibetan is such an attractive ation.
So I’m looking forward to travelling there. How about you?
Yes.
Since you are so excited, so let's go!
(Applause)
She did a good job, right?
Yes.
A gift for you.
You know, this is what the Tibetan always wear.
Yeah. Thank you.
All right.
So do you think it is a successful one?
Yes.
For example, the title…
Maybe not very eye-catching.
What about the language?
For example, do you want to join me? Let's go!
Maybe it is very…
Attractive.
Persuasive, maybe, right?
And what about the pictures?
The layout?
Very good, right?
Yeah.
I'm looking forward to another one, another group.
Maybe it's better than this.
All right? Have a try.
(Applause)
And then I want to introduce you to the people of the Dai.
We know, people of the Dai in China partly settle in Yunnan province,
which is a very beautiful city.
They prefer to live in the buildings made of bamboo.
You know, pandas eat bamboo, you know?
Yes… (Applause)
In the Dai of China, the Water-Splashing Festival is the most exciting festival
as many people celebrate it.
Our class, we can try.
Water-pouring, each other.
The water stands for something good or sacred.
And people in the Dai in China have a gift at dancing and singing.
If you want to pay a visit here,
don't forget to see their beautiful Peacock Dance.
Just like this, and follow me.
Oh, you are so lovely, I love you.
And you must be greatly attracted by this dance.
Everyone, seize the chance,
the trip will give you a deep impression forever.
Welcome to the Dai and enjoy the time here, thank you!
(Applause)
Which group is better?
The second…
I think so.
Where is the group leader?
Could you tell me, in your opinion,
are you satisfied with your own work?
Of course, as a group leader, I am quite proud of our presenter.
As we all know, her spoken English is quite excellent.
What’s more, she is so outgoing and energetic.
That is what counts most. That’s all, thank you!
I think so. (Applause)
So she spoke with passion, do you think so?
Yes.
And let’s have a look at their work.
Do you think the layout is very great?
Nice pictures? Yeah, maybe.
All right. Ok.
So much for this.
Any other group, have a try! All right. Good.
(Applause)
Ok, first, I think this is a simple but very very beautiful sample,
do you think so?
Yes.
The title is “My Heaven”.
Do you remember a famous singer, Teng Ge'er?
Yes.
And as he says, when it comes to the Mongols in China,
what will come to your mind first?
grassland, blue sky, or clouds? Pure clouds?
People of the Mongols live a nomadic life mainly in the Inner Mongolia.
Yurts, where Mongolian people live,
look so cute against the clear sky and grant grassland.
Grassland. Just imagine it.
So if you prefer to close your eyes, I will be very happy.
It is a pleasure to appreciate the beautiful melody
of the horse head string instrument,
which is a feature of the Mongals.
And what’s more, they are mainly strong men, just like me!
And so are these boys.
The Nadam Fair is the Mongolian traditional fair.
You can take part in horse racing, wrestling, archery,
and even dancing and singing with local people.
Do you think this is a perfect time?
Yes.
It's sure to be a revelry and an unforgetten experience..
Unforgetten? I don’t think so.
if you are on a tour here.
Seize the chance or you will regret.
And I will be excited if I go there someday.
Are you ready to go with me?
I think your answer is yes.
Yes.
That’s all. Thank you very much.
Ok. Do you know where do the Mongolians live?
They live in…?
Yurt…
Yeah, in English, that is, yurt, right?
Here I have made a small one… this is a yurt.
And this is a gift for you
Thank you.
All right. Thank you very much.
All right. The group leader of group seven, please.
Yeah. Could you tell me, what do you think of their group?
I think, first, the presenter’s facial expression is very attractive I think,
and his body language is very very good.
And I think he is very funny.
What about their reference page?
Their reference page is very attractive and beautiful.
Yeah. Anything else?
The title is very special, I think.
Yeah. The title is “My Heaven”.
Yeah, great. Wonderful, right?
Yeah.
Anything else?
That’s all? Sit down please. Very good.
But here, here is a mistake from it.
Not “unforgetten”, right?
That is “unforgettable”. Yeah, pretty good. Ok.
Another chance. That is the last chance.
The last chance. All right. Have a try.
(Applause)
I want to say, first, I’m a little nervous,
because the three classmates are performing very well, I think.
Just take it easy.
Ok, calm down.
Have you heard one song:
五十六个星座，五十六枝花…
Yeah.
Do you know who is the singer?
宋祖英
Yeah, I think you are all very clever.
Do you know which minority group does she come from?
Miao.
Ok. Now I become a guide.
And I will give you some guidance about the Miao in China.
First, look at this. It’s our logo.
You should follow me and you can understand.
The Miao is located in Guizhou.
Girls there are fond of dressing themselves with silver jewelry.
I think women love beauty.
Yes.
So they are skilled in embroidery, which is one of the colorful arts and crafts
Also the Miao people show extraordinary talents in singing and dancing.
So you will have the chance to see them playing the Lusheng dance.
What’s more, you can join them in dancing to the music
played by their special musical instruments.
I think many students like dancing, right?
Yes.
So I think it will be a good place for you.
The Miao people believe in Great Spirits
and show great respect to culture and their ancestor.
Culture, our country, oh sorry, nature.
Our government comes up with an idea, the sustainable development
I think they do well.
That’s why they can still live in harmony with nature.
Nature, it’s very important. Don’t you think so?
If you love beauty, nature and arts, the tour is for you.
Seize the chance, or you will regret!
I think the last sentence is the same as his.
But I think…that’s all.
The Miao people always wear the silver jewelry, right?
So this is the gift for you.
Thank you. All right.
Did she do a good job?
Yes.
Give me your reasons, please.
I think she is a little nervous but I think it’s all right
because it's very attractive to us so I think it's successful,
Very good. Ok. Sit down please.
So the reference page is very successful,
And the girl, I think, she is very brave. Do you think so?
Yes.
Very good.
Well, time is limited.
So, other groups, please hand in your work.
Give me your work, please. Be quick.
Yeah, be quick. Come here. And the cover, please.
The cover.
You see, these are the pages made by ourselves. Right?
And this is the cover.
Maybe she is very…
great.
and creative, right?
Yes.
Ok, now, you see, these pages and the cover make up…
a reference book!
So now would you like to travel to these places?
Yes.
I am so eager, too.
So our reference book may be very successful. Do you think so?
Yes. All right. Excellent.
So you see, when you travel there,
you may come across something different,
or something strange. Right?
Yes.
Can we laugh at them?
No.
What should we do?
We should respect, accept and appreciate their cultures.
Do you think so?
Yes.
Besides, keep this in mind:
that is, when in Rome, do as Romans do.
Very good.
So today, in this class, we have learnt how to make a reference book
and more about minority cultures.
All right. Very good.
So after class, please make a reference book about other minority cultures in groups.
And share your reference book with others.
And also do the exercise in the Workbook.
I think you can e-mail it to my e-mail box.
This is my e-mail box.
Looking forward to your work.
And if you need any help, just tell me.
I am ready to help you. Ok?
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your cooperation.
You did a good job!
Class is over.
Goodbye, class.
Goodbye, teacher.
All right. Thank you.
(Applause)