1、Unit 3 Festivals and customsWelcome to the unit & Reading (I) What other festivals around the world do you know about? How can you know more about festivals and customs around the world?BrainstormingFestivalsCustoms?Put the events at the Indian wedding in the correct order.The Indian weddinga. The b
2、rides father led her to the bridegroom. b. The couple took seven steps.c. The celebrations began.d. The bridegroom arrived on a horse. e. The couple joined hands and walked around a fire. 2 Step SkimmingdaebcPut the events at the Rio Carnival in the correct order.The Rio Carnivala. The group started
3、 marching down the street.b. Alex saw dancers and musicians standing in the street. c. Alex took his place in the crowd. d. The group jumped into action. e. The crowd passed many street stands.2 Step Skimmingcbdae3 Step ScanningThe Indian wedding3 Step ScanningThe Rio Carnival世界上不少国家都有狂欢节（Carnival），
4、最著名的三大狂欢节有巴西里约热内卢狂欢节、意大利威尼斯狂欢节和法国尼斯狂欢节。其中要数巴西里约热内卢狂欢节（Carnival do Brasil or Rio Carnival）最具盛名。狂欢节标志性的变装活动和假面舞会源于教徒使用面具和伪装戏狂欢节标志性的变装活动和假面舞会源于教徒使用面具和伪装戏弄嘲笑统治阶级。弄嘲笑统治阶级。狂欢节源于宗教，是教徒们在狂欢节源于宗教，是教徒们在40天的大斋期（禁酒禁肉禁娱乐）天的大斋期（禁酒禁肉禁娱乐）开始之前的放纵；现在，宗教的色彩不如以往浓重。狂欢节确切开始之前的放纵；现在，宗教的色彩不如以往浓重。狂欢节确切日期并不固定，通常在日期并不固定，通常在2月
5、至月至3月初举行，有的国家为期月初举行，有的国家为期4天，有的天，有的为期数星期。节日期间通常会举办各色宴会、舞会、庆典、游行为期数星期。节日期间通常会举办各色宴会、舞会、庆典、游行等活动。等活动。Understand the languages and complete the table below.What does the writer say? What does the writer imply? No wonder people from Rio take a week off for this happy occasion.Because the excitement abou
6、t the Carnival was in the air. “No wonder” is used to show that the happy occasion is a big part of the local peoples lives, so it is natural for people from Rio to take a week off for this occasion. What does the writer say? What does the writer imply? Then there was an explosion of bright colours
7、and lively music, and the group jumped into action.An explosion is sudden and powerful and the sudden appearance of many colours and music feels just as powerful. “Jumped into action” expresses the eagerness to get involved in the street party celebrations. What does the writer say? What does the wr
8、iter imply? I was so caught up in the party fever .“Fever” here means “great interest or excitement about something” . The writer, surrounded by crowds of happy, energetic and excited people, felt the same way and was so absorbed in the party that he failed to notice how quickly five hours had passe
9、d. 各民族和地区一般都有自己的节日，尤其是传统节日，大多承载了这个民族悠久的风俗习惯。因此，了解一个节日的同时，也让我们了解了一种文化。正因为如此，在全球化的背景下，这些带有强烈民族文化色彩或地域特色的节日吸引了全球各地的人们，他们不惜跨越千里，去感受不同文化的冲击。作为有着五千年历史的中华民族，我们更应该重视本国节日和习俗的传承，在了解其他国家主要传统节日及其历史和现实意义的同时，思考如何坚定文化自信，做好中华文化的传播者。The travel journal about the Rio Carnival uses a group of words related to the sea.
10、Please find the sentences in the journal. The Carnival current carried us through the ever-growing sea of people, dancing all the way. Iceboxes of soft drinks and beer lined the narrow streets, and the smell of roasted meat filled the air as we passed wave after wave of street stands. Even as I lay
11、in bed that evening, the bright colours and lively music were still swimming all around me. Discuss the question with your partner: What does Alex think of the Rio Carnival? Use details in the travel journal to support your opinion.Alex must have enjoyed the Rio Carnival very much, as he hardly noti
12、ced five hours fly by. He called the Carnival a “happy occasion”. He also described his first day in Rio as “amazing”.How is the Indian wedding different from and similar to Chinese weddings you have been to?What does Alex think of the Indian wedding?What does Alex think of the Rio Carnival?What ele
13、ments should be included in a travel journal? Whats the most important part of a travel journal? Use some examples in the article to support your idea.Questions:Questions:4 Step Further readingHow is the Indian wedding different from and similar to Chinese weddings you have been to?SimilarityDiffere
14、nceplace of the weddingnumber of guestsguests dressbrides dressdancing after the ceremony4 Step Further reading What does Alex think of the Indian wedding? What does Alex think of the Rio Carnival?Alexs opinionThe Indian weddingThe Rio CarnivalHe thinks it is an experience of a lifetime. He finds th
15、e wedding ceremony impressive and extraordinary. He must have enjoyed the Rio Carnival very much, as he hardly noticed five hours fly by. He called the Carnival a “happy occasion”. He also described his first day in Rio as “amazing”.4 Step Further readingAlexs opinionWhat elements should be included
16、 in a travel journal? Whats the most important part of a travel journal? Use some examples in the article to support your idea. EventsFeelingsDestinationDateParticipantsMeans of transportation4 Step Further reading Besides weddings and festivals, what other elements are an important part of a countr
17、ys customs and traditions? Make a list and describe them. Whats the significance of knowing different countries customs and traditions? What principles should we follow when communicating with people from different countries?5 Step Critical readingQuestions:Questions:Besides weddings and festivals,
18、what other elements are an important part of a countrys customs and traditions? Make a list and describe them.5 Step Critical readingfuneral ritualshonoring new lifetable mannersAt traditional Chinese funerals, people wear white. In Western countries people usually wear black. In China, a celebratio
19、n is held when a baby turns one month old and this is traditionally the time when the baby is formally introduced to the extended family and friends. According to Chinese customs, no one should sit down or begin to eat before the host or guest of honour has done so.Whats the significance of knowing
20、different countries customs and traditions?5 Step Critical readingbroaden the perspective arouse the urge to experience them in personmakes it easier to be accepted by people from other countriesestablish a good imagebuild a harmonious relationshipavoid misunderstanding in communicationCustoms tell
21、a man who he is, where he belongs, what he must do. Robert A. HeinleinWhat principles should we follow when communicating with people from different countries?5 Step Critical readingRespect different peoples customs and traditions, their values and privacySeek common ground while shelving difference
22、sMake an effort to build a human community with a shared future6 Step SummaryAlex around the worldPre-readingReadingPost-readingComparisonSkimmingScanningReflectionChinese festivalsForeign festivalsTimeline of the big eventsDetails of the travel journalsSignificance of knowing other countries customs and traditionsPrinciples to follow in cross-cultural communication1. Add more details to polish the mind map.2. Write a passage to introduce the Chinese wedding.Homework
