【正文】 her your writingPut you texts on the wall and walk around the class to read other students’ writings. If you have anything you don’t understand, ask the writer what it means. Which parts do you like best in other students’ writings.Or the students can exchange their papers to read and check if there is anything they think that are good or if there is any grammatical or lexical errors. Step 6 Teacher summarizes Section Five Extension and Cultural TipsPart 1 Extension: Why do Chinese people love red color?The text mainly explains why Chinese people love the color red. Chinese people are fascinated by the color of red not only because of its intoxicating liveliness, but also because of its rich meaning in Chinese culture and history. Red is the color of the lucky, signifying reunion, health, happiness, harmony, peace and prosperity. Step 1 let the students read the text and finish the vocabulary check exercise1) intoxicating: making you feel happy, excited, and unable to think clearly2) thoroughgoing: very thorough, plete3) dignity: quality that earns or deserves respect4) adore: to love deeply and respect highly5) eternal: having no end, lasting or existing for ever.6) paste: to stick something to something else using glue7) cozy: fortable and warm8) strew: to spread here and thereStep 2 ask several students to read the text aloud and ask them to work in small groups to discuss the questions in the second exercise. At last, invite some students to report their answers to the whole class1) Why do Chinese people love the red color?2) What does the red color stand for in Chinese culture?3) What is the best way to feel China Red?4) What color is popular for the wedding dresses in Western countries?5) How do western people like the red color?Step 3 language points illuminationAsk students to list and illuminate the new words and plicated sentences which they think are important. The teacher is supposed to give help and guide where necessary.Step 4 open questions1. As a Chinese, do you like the red color? Why or why not?2. Do you happen to know the symbol color of any countries? If there are, could you tell us?3. What color is your favorite? Why? Do you know what does it symbolize? Part 2 culture tipsStep 1 read the short passageThere are many customs and traditions related to the Chinese New Year. This short passage introduces some don’ts which are believed to signify bad luck for the new year. Ask students to read the passage. Then ask for their opinions on the points listed in the passage. Step 2 additional questionsShould or should not we do the following things at the New Year?1. On the stroke of midnight on New Year39。s Eve, every door in the house, and even windows, have to be open to allow the old year to go out. (yes)2. Clean the house on the New Year39。s Day. (no)3. Lend money to someone on the day. (no)4. Tell ghost stories. (no)5. Children and unmarried friends, as well as close relatives are given lai see, little red envelopes with crisp onedollar bills inserted, for good fortune. (yes)6. After New Year39。s Day, the floors may be swept. All dirt and rubbish must be taken out the back door. (yes)7. Decorate the living rooms with a candy tray with eight varieties of dried sweet fruit. (yes)8. Greet anyone in their bedroom on the New Year’s day. (no)9. Use knives or scissor on the day. (no)10. Wash your hair on the day. (no)11. The sonsinlaws pay respect to their parentsinlaw on the third and fourth days during the New Year. (yes)12. On the sixth to the 10th day, we visit their relatives and friends freely. (yes)