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Unit 3
Harmony----
The Fundamental Spirit of Chinese Culture
Warm-up
Activity
1)
Haibao.
2)
Better City,
Better Life. Created from the Chinese character
人
,
mascot
manifests the concept that a good life should be
created by all the people. The world
should
be
supported
by
and
people
should
have
harmonious
relationships
with
nature and society, so
that the life in cities would be better.
3)
The audio
tapescript:
Haibao: Mascot
of Shanghai EXPO
Like the mascots for
huge worldwide events such as Olympics and World
Cup, Haibao, the mascot
of World Expo
is very important for interpreting the theme and
expressing the culture.
Created
from
the
Chinese
character
人
,
which
means
people,
the
mascot
embodies
the
character of Chinese
culture and echoes with theme of World Expo
Shanghai
Life.
The
structure
of
Chinese
character
,
in
which
two
strokes
support
each
other,
manifests
the
concept that a good life
should be created by all the people, the core to
push the city development
as well as
the most creative part in the urbanization. The
world should be supported by
and people
should have harmonious relationships with nature
and society, so that the life in cities
would be better.
Hair: the hair of the
mascot is like the wave of the sea, which
represents its open character and
stated the character of its birth place
Shanghai.
Face: its cartoon
expression shows its confidence and friendly
character.
Eye: big, round
eyes show his anticipation of the city.
Blue: the color shows its
latitude and imagination, which represents the
rising and potential China.
Body: its round body represents a well-
off life, which is also lovely and cute.
Fist: he thumbs up to show
the appreciation and warm welcome to the friends
from all over the
world.
Big feet: he stands steadily on the big
feet and embraces the world with big arms, which
shows
China have the ability and faith
to host a successful Expo.