文档介绍：Unit 3
The Meaning of Colour
Section B
Reading
Reading Strategy
Pre-reading Activities
Reading prehension
Practice and Discussion
I. Pre-reading Activities
Acquaint yourself with some relevant information
Background Information
The national flag is a red rectangle with five stars. The red of the flag symbolizes revolution; the stars are yellow so that they will stand out brightly against the red ground. The larger star represents the CPC and the four smaller ones, the Chinese people. This expresses the great unity of the Chinese people under the leadership of the CPC.
Our National Flag
II. Reading Strategy
Before reading an article:
Read the headline and the first paragraph to get an idea of the theme or topic.
Think about the topic and what you already know.
Practice:
Read this article with the above method.
Skimming
Read the article quickly and answer the following questions:
III. Reading prehension
What is the French national flag sometimes called?
2. How many stars are there on the national flag of the USA?
3. What colour is the Indonesian flag?
Discussion
Read the article again to find out:
III. Reading prehension
Each country’s national flag is made up of different colours. Have you ever wondered why?
Scanning
Read the article carefully and answer the following questions:
III. Reading prehension
What do the colours on a national flag symbolize?
What was the motto of the French Revolutionary?
Why was the Revolution such an important time in France’s history?
4. Why were the people who lived in the USA unhappy with British rule?
5. What do the stars and strips on the American flag represent?
6. What was the Indonesian national flag like in the 13th century?
7. What are the different explanations for the meaning of the Indonesian national flag?
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Practice
Look at the table and fill in what each colour represents in each country.
Blue
White
Red
France
USA
Indonesia
III. Reading