Unit One Origin of Human Beings

This is an everlasting topic in every culture around the world,that is,where did we originate from? Every culture has its own stories to explain the origin of human beings.Each different,yet,hold some similarities among the different answers to the same question:how did we get here,did we evolve or were we created?

Pre-reading Tasks

1.Joint Effort.

Share some stories about the origin of human beings from different cultures.You can use the Internet to collect information.

2.Ask the following questions;look for answers in studying this unit.

A.Who created the universe and man in Chinese mythology and how did it happen?What can be reflected about Chinese culture in the relevant stories and legends?

B.When you think of the Biblical stories of creation,what comes to mind?Who are the first two humans made by God,and what part does the apple play?

C.People always blame each other for their own failings,how does this compare to the Biblical story of"the fall of man"?

D.Compare the creation stories in different cultures,pay attention to the similarities.