a Xe} Chinese Astrology and Zodiac Step) Let’s Get Started Warm-up Questions ‘1 What do you know about Chinese zodiac signs? 2. What is your Chinese zodiac sign? Does the description match your personality? 953 1975 1987, 1998 oe 1876, 1868, 2000, 1955, 1977, 1989,2001 1986, 1973, 1990, 2000 ¥ Dragon Snake Horse ee. bee 1989, 1861, 1983, 2005 97,1982, 194,21 1971, 10851995; Rooster Pig 19671973, 198, 2003 - Sheep Poste: = Posie: guid Posie: Kindred Megalie: tSh ard Mepative: Neioatste © Vocabulary Fill in the blank with the correct word(s). philosophy exist astrology profession sincere cycle relationship unifying i. a series of events that repeat to be alive; to be real honest; truthful association; link; connection occupation; job the study of how the stars and planets affect human life way of thinking and living evaunuwn connecting; joining 96 | Unit 23“sten2, Let’s Listen © Listening Practice 1 Listen and choose the best answer. ‘1 What is the main topic of the conversation? the Chinese way. of life © Chinese animal signs life in China © animals in China 2 According to the conversation, what is NOT true about “Pigs” in Chinese philosophy? © They make good businessmen. © They are sincere. @ They make good lawyers. €) They are loyal. 3 According to the conversation, what is NOT true about "Dogs" in Chinese philosophy? They are a little bit selfish, @ They are good leaders. © They make good artists. They are honest. 4 What can be inferred from the conversation? © Jimmy's sign is a "Pig." > Jimmy's sign is a "Rat.” @ Jimmy's sign is a “Dog.” © Jimmy's sign is a "Rabbit." @© Listening Practice 2 Listen and write. “mek «2 1) Related years + 2) Fereonality traite 3) Occupations 2 ai o 1) Related years : 2 2) Personality traits : | 2) Personality traits : Piatt | 3) Occupations : | 3) Occupations : | Chinese Astrology and Zodiac | 7@ Listening Practice 3 Listen and summarize using words from the Word Box. “hae 43 Chinese _isbased on one idea: the five = _. Those elements are earth, wood, metal, and Alive in nature and are__ to other things. For example, each element is linked to a major planet in the . Also, each element is linked toa . direction, season, ¥ animal, and more. People are also linked to one of the five elements. Each year is linked to one element and it goes ina The Chinese believe if you your element's __with other things in the world, you will be happier and cycle ‘fire color Solar System understand fruit birth linked philosophy unifying water exist elements healthier relationship © Listening Practice 4 Task1) Listen and check. Tek 4# ‘1 What is the conversation mostly about? (1 how the Chinese zodiac is used (1) where the Chinese zodiac is used Task2 Listen again and choose the correct statement. 1 © The Chinese zodiac is only used in China, The Chinese zodiac is mostly used in Asia. The Chinese zodiac is mostly used in the West. 2 © Most people in the West follow the Chinese zodiac. Most people in the West follow the Greek zodiac. Most people in the West follow both the Greek and Chinese zodiac, 3 © There was a lot of cultural exchange between ancient Greece and China. There was alittle cultural exchange between ancient Greece and China, There was no cultural exchange between ancient Greece and China. 98 | Unit 23Step 3 1 What do you think Joey's and Jade's Chinese zodiac signs are? What are the Chinese zodiiac signs of your friends and family? Step 4 Put the sections in order. eek 49 Much of that philosophy is based on one unifying idea: the five elements. For example, each one of those elements is associated with one of the five major planets. in the Solar System: Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Saturn, and Mercury. The Chinese believe if you understand your element's relationship with other things in the world, it wll help you live a happier and healthier life. For example, people born in 1998 are fire, but people born in 1996 are wood. Each element is also linked to a color, direction, season, fruit, animal, and more. The Chinese are femous around the world for their unique life philosophy. Those five elements exist in nature and are linked to other things. Each birth year is linked to one of the elements, and it goes in a cycle. In Chinese philosophy, the five elements are earth, wood, water, metal, and fir. People are also linked to one of the five elements. Chinese Astrology and Zodiac