1、Listening and Speaking P2-3 Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations 新新人教必修人教必修Book 3 What festival is it? Christmas DayChristmas Day Thanksgiving Thanksgiving DayDay HalloweenHalloween Mid-Autumn DayMid-Autumn Day Chinese Spring Chinese Spring FestivalFestival February _ Dec. _ January _ FESTIVALS Nationa
2、l Day Christmas Dragon Boat Festival Mid-Autumn Festival Spring Festival What festivals do you know? New Year March _ April _ May _ June _ Sep. _ Oct. _ Nov. _ Thanksgiving Day Womens Day Tomb- Sweeping Day Labour Day Before-listening What can you see in the photo? I see a lot of fireworks, and men
3、carrying a dragon. What is the name of this festival? How do you celebrate it? It is the Lantern Festival. I celebrate it by 1. Look at the photos below. Before-listening Chinese Lantern Festival Coming-of-Age Day Rio Carnival How much do you know about these festivals? Choose some words or phrases
4、from the box to describe each festival. A. Chinese Lantern Festival wear traditional costumes dress up in carnival costumes visit a lantern fair march along the streets receive congratulations from guess riddles attend the ceremony watch samba dance give performances Choose some words or phrases fro
5、m the box to describe each festival. wear traditional costumes dress up in carnival costumes visit a lantern fair march along the streets receive congratulations from guess riddles attend the ceremony watch samba dance give performances B. Coming-of-Age Day Choose some words or phrases from the box
6、to describe each festival. wear traditional costumes dress up in carnival costumes visit a lantern fair march along the streets receive congratulations from guess riddles attend the ceremony watch samba dance give performances C. Rio Carnival 2. Listen and write the order of the conversation next to
7、 the names of the festivals above. While-listening AChinese Lantern Festival Coming-of-Age Day Rio Carnival C B KEY:B C A While-listening _ a tour guide and members of a tour group _ an interviewer and an interviewee a reporter and a tourist _ two friends Then match each conversation with the relati
8、onship between the speakers below. Conversation 3 Conversation 1 Conversation 2 3. Listen again and complete the sentences with the correct words. 1 In Conversation 1, the woman is wearing _ colours. It took her a long time to do her hair and make-up, and to get _. She is going to meet her _ soon. 2
9、. In Conversation 2, Carla advises Li Mei to change her _. This is because the weather is _ and they will be outside for a long time. 3. In Conversation 3, the people are enjoying the _ show. bright dressed family dress and shoes hot lantern 4. Listen again and make a list of each festivals activiti
10、es. Chinese Lantern Festival: _ _ _ Coming-of- Age Day: _ _ _ Rio Carnival: _ _ guess riddles, see the colourful lantern, watch the dragon or lion dances, eat yuanxiao girls do their hair and make-up, wear traditional costumes, attend the Coming-of-Age ceremony. wear carnival costumes, march along t
11、he streets, dance Tapescripts Conversation 1 Interviewer: Miss, congratulations on becoming an adult! You look amazing in your kimono. The bright colours are terrific! Girl: Really? Thats kind of you to say so. Thank you. Interviewer: Youre welcome. Did it take you much time to get ready today? Girl
12、: Yes, actually. I spent hours doing my hair and make-up, and getting dressed. But it was worth it, because I wanted to look my best at the Coming-of -age ceremony. Interviewer: Oh, you look great! Now that the ceremony is over, are you going to celebrate the day with your family or friends? Girl: Y
13、es. I m going to meet my family soon, and were having a party tonight. Interviewer: So what does “being an adult” mean to you? Girl: Well. I think it means being self-supporting and responsible for your actions and decisions, and . Fade out. Conversation 2 Li Mei: Im ready for Carnival, Carla. Shall
14、 we go and join the parade now? Carla: You must be joking, Li Mei! That dress is too thick. Do you realise that its 35 out there? Also, were going to march along the streets for hours and dance until midnight. You need to change. Li Mei: OK. What should I wear? Carla: Wear something light and cool.
15、I also think you need to wear more comfortable shoes. Itll be too tiring to walk or dance for a long time in those shoes. Li Mei: Hmm.Youre right. Can you wait for me? Ill change right away. Carla: Sure. After a few seconds. Li Mei: Carla, how do I look now? Carla: Fantastic! Now lets go and enjoy t
16、his festival! Its going to be so exciting! Conversation 3 Guide: Now, everyone, when we turn this next corner, you ll all have a real treat for the eyes. Man 1: Wow! These lanterns are amazing! Woman: Excuse me, Miss Lin. Can you tell me whats written on the pieces of paper? Are they wishes? Guide:
17、Not exactly. Theyre riddles for people to guess. If you guess correctly, you can get a nice gift. Woman: Oh, what a nice idea! Man 2: What else can Chinese people do during this festival? Guide: Oh, they can do many things. They can watch the dragon and lion dances, and also eat yuanxiao with their
18、family. Yuanxiao is a kind of sweet dumpling. The Chinese word “yuan” means “family unity and happiness”. Post-listening Of EXAMPLE A: I think the Rio Carnival would be the most exciting. After all, as you know, I love to dance! B: I love dancing, too, but Im not sure Id enjoy it in such hot weather
19、. A: So which festival do you like best? B: I like Pronunciation 1. Listen and read aloud the words or phrase to your partner. Pay attention to the change in the pronunciation of the red bold letters. 1 duty, education 2 use, usually 3 news, newspaper 4 is, issue 5 last year 6 in bed 7 those shirts
20、8 as you see Pronunciation 2. Listen to the following sentences, paying attention to the consonants in bold. How do their pronunciation change when they are read in the sentences? 1 Did you enjoy the holiday? 2 Miss, congratulations on becoming an adult! 3 Itll be too tiring to walk or dance for a l
21、ong time in those shoes. 4 I was hoping to hear that you had a great time throughout. 5 Children then take part in Easter egg hunts to find the eggs and win prizes. 6 In Mexico, the Day of the Dead is celebrated between October 31st and November 2nd. Discuss the differences with your partner. Then listen and repeat.
