单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,第四级,第五级,*,Unit 3 Reading,National flags,colours and cultures,Canada,England,Germany,South Korea,Brazil,Japan,What is our,national flag,?,Five-star red flag,Red:revolution,Yellow:the stars are yellow so that they stand out brightly against the red ground.,The larger star:the Communist Party of China,The four smaller stars:the Chinese people,Careful reading,Match the flags and their countries,III.,Reading and Comprehension,Indonesia,France,The USA,The structure of the article,Part 1 Introduction,A flag gives a country a unique identity,Part 2 Examples,France,The USA and Indonesiatheir national flags,colours and cultures,Part 3 Conclusion,A flag symbolizes a countys history and culture,Part 1,1.A national flag is just colourful pieces of cloth and thread sewn together.(T or F),2.What does a national flag tell us?,They often tell us its values,beliefs and culture.,F,Part 2,France,What was the motto of the French Revolution?,Why was the Revolution such an important time in Frances history?,1.What was the motto of the French Revolution?,Liberty,equality and fraternity,.,2.Why was the Revolution such an important time in Frances history?,Because it led to fundamental changes throughout the country.Many of the past ways were abolished and the people won liberation.,The USA,How many stars are there on the national flag of the USA?,Fifty.,2.What caused Americans to demand separation from Britain?,The British raised the tax rates and increased control over their colonies-America.,3.What do the stars and stripes on the American flag represent?,The fifty stars represent the fifty states and the thirteen stripes represent the original thirteen states that joined together to fight for independence from Britain.,Indonesia,1.What colour is the Indonesian flag?,2.What was the Indonesian national flag like in the 13th century?,What colour is the Indonesian flag?,Red and white.,2.What was the Indonesian national flag like in the 13th century?,It had nine red and white stripes.,3.What are the different explanations for the meaning of the Indonesian national flag?,The most common explanation is that red stands for blood,or things that are physical,while white represents the spiritual.,Another suggestion is that red resembles the colour of sugar and white looks like rice.,Other people say red stands for the brave nature of the people.It can also represent the fire that comes from Indonesias volcanoes.White is regarded as a symbol of purity.,countries,National flags,colours,meanings,France,The USA,Indonesia,Red,White,Blue,Red,White,Blue,Red,White,The tricolour,The stars and stripes,The red and white flags,France,The USA,Indonesia,Red,White,Blue,Bravery;revolution,strength;blood of French;,Peace and honesty,Liberty and justice,Strength and bravery,virtue,Hard work and justice,Blood or things that are physical;,the colour of sugar;,the brave nature of Indonesian people;fire;,Spiritual;rice;purity,Thank you!,Bye!,