《2025年名师学案九年级英语下册人教版》

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［文化鉴赏］Gift giving is common. Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift - giving customs and traditions.
Gift giving in China
In China,gifts are given for holidays,such as birthdays or special events like a dinner at a friend's home.
While it's true that a gift is just a gift, what is more important is the meaning behind the gift. In China,some gifts need to be avoided including clocks, shoes, umbrellas, knives, green hats, anything in groups of four and anything in black or white.

Gift giving in America
Whether a gift is given or not,greeting cards are often used for birthdays,Christmas,Father's/Mother's Day, weddings（婚礼）, and Easter. In America, common gifts are candies or toys for children, and chocolate, fine food, books, clothes and tools for adults.
After receiving a gift,people show thanks to the person by saying “Thank you so much. ” or “This is too nice. ”. Hugs or kisses may be exchanged. Returning gifts is not a must, but thank - you cards are very common. And they should usually be sent out in the same week when the gifts are received.

21. The passage is mainly about (不超过 5 词) in China and America.
22&23. Fill in the blanks according to the passage.

24. When should Americans send out thank - you cards after receiving the gifts? (不超过 10 词)
25. 新考法 开放性试题 What do you think of the gift - giving culture in China? (不超过 20 词)

答案： 21. gift - giving customs and traditions 22. Greeting cards 23. red, pink and gold 24. In the same week when the gifts are received. 25. I think it’s meaningful. /I think it can show our sincere heart.（答案合理即可）