丧家犬 疯狗 走狗 狗拿耗子 幸运儿 人人皆有得意日。
negative adj. 消极的；负面的 positive adj. 正面的，积极的
But in western countries, “dog” has positive meanings. Most phrases in Chinese about the dog have negative meanings.
Listen again and choose the best answers.
( A ) 1. What does Mike think of the songs on The Same Song?
A. Beautiful.
B. Not good.
C. Not relaxing.
( B ) 2. What program is Kate’s favorite? A. Human and Nature. B. Cartoon City. C. The Same
Complete the table according to 1a. You can also add your own opinions. Then retell the passage.
Item China Western countries Dog has negative meaningshonest, and good friend of
people love it very much a symbol of love; stands for love, Rose peace, courage and friendship
Which TV program do you like better, The Same Song or Human and Nature?
Make a similar dialog after the example: A: Which TV program do you like
better, … or … ?
I would rather watch Human and Nature than The same song. I prefer Human and Nature to The Same Song. prefer… to… 比起…… 更喜欢……
Talk about TV programs.
I prefer Human and Nature to The Same Song.
We can see the differences when we pay attention to the way words are used.
定语从句，修饰先行词way，省略了 引导词in which或that。
Example: I don’t like the way you speak to your mother.
Song.
( (
C B
) 3. Who likes Human and Nature? A. Mike. B. Kate. C. Kate and Mike.
) 4. Which program do Mike’s parents watch every evening? B. CCTV News. C. Human and
We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how certain words are used. v. 比较
以某种行动、手段或工具， by doing sth.
Example: You can get hold of me by phoning this number.
B: I prefer … to …
A: Why?
B: Because …
Do you like dogs? Do you think dogs are honest? Here are some phrases. Do you know their meanings in Chinese?
a homeless dog a mad dog a running dog a dog catching a mouse a lucky dog Every dog has its day.
A. Cartoon City. Nature.
Talk about TV programs.
I would rather watch Human and Nature than The Same Song.
Which TV program do you like better, The Same Song or Human and Nature?
Read and understand. (影片)
1. Do China and western countries have different Yes, they cultures? do.
2. What does “you are a lucky dog” It means you are a lucky person. mean? 3. Are roses the symbol of love in Yes, they are. China as in westernction C
Do you know the names of these TV programs?
Human The Cartoon CCTV Same and News Nature City Song
Match the names of the TV programs with their kinds. Then listen and number the pictures. educational 4 program 2 3 1 entertainment show news report children’s program