文档介绍：Module 9 unit 3 The meaning of colour
Reading
National flags, colours and cultures
Do you know what countries the following national flags represent?
China
Australia
the USA
France
Canada
Indonesia
can a national flag tell us ?
It tells us something about the country it represents ,such as its values ,beliefs and culture .
Step1: fast reading :
many stars are there on the national flag of the USA?
Fifty.
color is the Indonesian flag?
Red and white.
Read the part “France” and answer the question:
What event is associated with the French flag?
The French Revolution
When:
Background:
Motto:
The Influence:
In 1789
Great unrest
Liberty, equality and fraternity
one of the most important national flags in history
Detailed reading:
Read the passage carefully and find out the information to fill in the form:
Flag
France
The USA
Indonesia
The colours in it
The meaning of the colours
red, white, blue
red, white, blue
red, white
Red----bravery, revolution, strength and blood of the French White---peace and honesty Blue---liberty and justice
Red----strength and bravery
White---virtue
Blue---hard work and justice
Red---blood or things that are physical; the colour of sugar; the brave nature of Indonesia people; fire
White---the spiritual; rice; purity
Read the part”the USA” and try to answer the following questions:
What do the stars