Module 9 unit 3 The meaning of colour Reading National flags, colours and cultures Do you know what countries the following national flags represent? China Australia the USA France Canada Indonesia can a national flag tell us ? It tells us something about the country it represents ,such as its values ,beliefs and culture . Step1: fast reading : many stars are there on the national flag of the USA? Fifty. color is the Indonesian flag? Red and white. Read the part “France” and answer the question: What event is associated with the French flag? The French Revolution When: Background: Motto: The Influence: In 1789 Great unrest Liberty, equality and fraternity one of the most important national flags in history Detailed reading: Read the passage carefully and find out the information to fill in the form: Flag France The USA Indonesia The colours in it The meaning of the colours red, white, blue red, white, blue red, white Red----bravery, revolution, strength and blood of the French White---peace and honesty Blue---liberty and justice Red----strength and bravery White---virtue Blue---hard work and justice Red---blood or things that are physical; the colour of sugar; the brave nature of Indonesia people; fire White---the spiritual; rice; purity Read the part”the USA” and try to answer the following questions: What do the stars