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口WarmingUpHave a quick look at the following words and getready to listento a passage:Culture lntegration.integration > the process of becoming a full member of agroup or society, and becoming involvedcompletelyinitsactivitiesexpansion→ the process of increasing in size and fillingmorespaceimmigration-> the process in which people enter a countryin order to live there permanently> a place that allows you to reach or enter agatewaylargerplace→ develop a successful relationship withforgeanother country, organization, or personMore
Have a quick look at the following words and get ready to listen to a passage: Culture Integration. Warming Up integration → → → → → the process of becoming a full member of a group or society, and becoming involved completely in its activities the process of increasing in size and filling more space the process in which people enter a country in order to live there permanently a place that allows you to reach or enter a larger place develop a successful relationship with another country, organization, or person immigration gateway forge expansion
日Warming UpListen to the passage titled Culture Integrationand decide whether the following statements are true(T) or false (F)1. The tread of foreign culture spreading into Chinais inevitable.2. In order to promote mutual communication,foreigners are studying Chinese and Chinese arestudying English.3. .Western holidays such as Valentine's Day andChristmas are even more popular than traditionalChinese holidaysMore
Warming Up Listen to the passage titled Culture Integration and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). 1._ The tread of foreign culture spreading into China is inevitable. 2._ In order to promote mutual communication, foreigners are studying Chinese and Chinese are studying English. 3._ Western holidays such as Valentine's Day and Christmas are even more popular than traditional Chinese holidays
WarmingUp4The spreading of western food in China poses agreat threat to traditional Chinese food.5. The ongoing immigration of Chinese people intoareas outside of Asia leads to the growth ofChinese restaurants in North America and Europe.6.__ China Towns in foreign countries are small andthus prevent Chinese culture from spreading.7. The passage aims to awaken us to the danger thatwestern pop culture is“invading" China.End
Warming Up 4. _ The spreading of western food in China poses a great threat to traditional Chinese food. 5. _ The ongoing immigration of Chinese people into areas outside of Asia leads to the growth of Chinese restaurants in North America and Europe. 6. _ China Towns in foreign countries are small and thus prevent Chinese culture from spreading. 7. _ The passage aims to awaken us to the danger that western pop culture is “invading” China
日Warming UpListen to the passage again and check the answer:1. T The tread of foreign culture spreading into Chinais inevitable.2.T_ In order to promote mutual communication,foreigners are studying Chinese and Chinese arestudying English.3. FWestern holidays such as Valentine's Day andChristmas are even more popular than traditionalChinese holidaysMore
Warming Up Listen to the passage again and check the answer: 1._ The tread of foreign culture spreading into China is inevitable. 2._ In order to promote mutual communication, foreigners are studying Chinese and Chinese are studying English. 3._ Western holidays such as Valentine's Day and Christmas are even more popular than traditional Chinese holidays. T T F
WarmingUp4. F The spreading of western food in China poses agreat threat to traditional Chinese food.5. _I_ The ongoing immigration of Chinese people intoareas outside of Asia leads to the growth ofChinese restaurants in North America and Europe6., F_ China Towns in foreign countries are small andthus prevent Chinese culture from spreading7.F The passage aims to awaken us to the danger thatwestern pop culture is“invading" China.further discussionScriptEnd
Warming Up 4. _ The spreading of western food in China poses a great threat to traditional Chinese food. 5. _ The ongoing immigration of Chinese people into areas outside of Asia leads to the growth of Chinese restaurants in North America and Europe. 6. _ China Towns in foreign countries are small and thus prevent Chinese culture from spreading. 7. _ The passage aims to awaken us to the danger that western pop culture is “invading” China. script further discussion F F T F
日Warming UpCulture IntegrationEven as Traditional Chinese Culture spreads aroundthe world and more people become interested inChinese, foreign culture and concepts have begun toSpread into China.This is inevitable as development is increasingcommunication and integration. More and moreforeigners are studying Chinese and great masses ofChinese people are studying English in order to aid thisgoal of communication.More
Culture Integration Even as Traditional Chinese Culture spreads around the world and more people become interested in Chinese, foreign culture and concepts have begun to spread into China. This is inevitable as development is increasing communication and integration. More and more foreigners are studying Chinese and great masses of Chinese people are studying English in order to aid this goal of communication. Warming Up
WarmingUpYet, even popular cultural aspects have begun tospread as well. Chinese people are beginning tocelebrate such Western holidays as Christmas andValentine's Day. Western food, especially fast foodestablishments likeMcDonald's and KFC have becomepopular. This can be contrasted with growth of interestin Chinese culture abroad. Chinese food is aphenomenon on its own as can be seen in the growthof such restaurants in North America and Europe.More
Yet, even popular cultural aspects have begun to spread as well. Chinese people are beginning to celebrate such Western holidays as Christmas and Valentine's Day. Western food, especially fast food establishments like McDonald's and KFC have become popular. This can be contrasted with growth of interest in Chinese culture abroad. Chinese food is a phenomenon on its own as can be seen in the growth of such restaurants in North America and Europe. Warming Up
WarmingUpA large part of this expansion into areas outside of Asia isdue to the immigration of Chinese people that has goneon for centuries. China Towns in San Francisco, NewYork, and London have provided gateways from whichChinese culture has been able to spread. This hadincreased as business with China has expanded andinternational ties are forged. It is through culturalcommunication and integration that we learn from eachotherandgrowcloser.End
A large part of this expansion into areas outside of Asia is due to the immigration of Chinese people that has gone on for centuries. China Towns in San Francisco, New York, and London have provided gateways from which Chinese culture has been able to spread. This had increased as business with China has expanded and international ties are forged. It is through cultural communication and integration that we learn from each other and grow closer. Warming Up
WarmingUpFurtherDiscussion1. Chinese culture relics begin to leave China just asquickly as the western world arrives. What do youthink of this statement?2. Do you think it's possible to ignore influences fromthe rest of the world?3. How can you conserve a culture and its traditions ifit's under threat from global influences?End
Warming Up Further Discussion 1. Chinese culture relics begin to leave China just as quickly as the western world arrives. What do you think of this statement? 2. Do you think it’s possible to ignore influences from the rest of the world? 3. How can you conserve a culture and its traditions if it’s under threat from global influences?