1、Promoting traditional Chinese festivals“求木之长者，必固其根本；欲流之远者，必浚其泉源。”For the elders of wood, it must be solid; Those who wish to flow far must dredge their springs.What traditional Chinese festivals do we often observe?One nights east wind adorns a thousand trees with flowers And blows down stars in sho
2、wers.东风夜放花千树，更吹落、星如雨。（宋）辛弃疾“May we all be blessed with longevity（长寿）.Though miles apart, well share the beauty of the moon together.” “但愿人长久，千里共婵娟。” 宋苏轼“A drizzling rain falls like tears on the Mourning Day.The mourners heart is going to break on his way.” “清明时节雨纷纷，路上行人欲断魂。” 唐杜牧“A lonely stranger in
3、 a strange land Im cast.I miss my family all the more on every festive day .” “独在异乡为异客，每逢佳节倍思亲。” 唐王维“Petals(花瓣) of spring fly all through the city;From the wind in the willows(柳树) of the Imperial River.” “春城无处不飞花， 寒食东风御柳斜。” 唐韩翃Do you think they are still important nowadays?Traditional Chinese festiv
4、alsthe Lantern Festivalthe Hanshi Festivalthe Qingming Festival the Mid-Autumn Festival 寒食节清明节中秋节the Double Ninth Festival重阳节 元宵节Which one(s) are you unfamiliar with? Why? In modern society, many traditional Chinese festivals are becoming less and less popular.It is the duty of every one of us to pr
5、otect traditional festivals for generations to come. 1. the Double Ninth Festival 2. in the Chinese lunar calendar3. observe this tradition4. in the Warring States period5. be passed down from generation to generation6. stand for family togetherness7. shape our national identity8. bring us together
6、as a people9. fill us with pride in being ChineseKey Expressions 重阳节 在中国农历中 遵守这一传统 战国时期 被一代代传承 代表家庭和睦 塑造我们的民族认同 使我们团结成一个民族使我们充满作为中国人的骄傲national history national pride national identity （国家认同（国家认同 ） spread knowledge about honor fine Chinese values / in honor of unique customs （独特风俗） It is the duty (职
7、责) of us to . 1.传统节日是民族自豪感的源泉，有助于形成我们的民族认同。 Traditional festivals are a source of national_ and help _. shape our national identitypride2. Traditional festivals tell us who we are and fill us with pride in being Chinese._3. Traditional festivals have been passed down to us from previous generations.
8、 It is our duty to protect them for generations to come._传统节日让我们明白自己是谁，并以身为中国人深感自豪。传统节日让我们明白自己是谁，并以身为中国人深感自豪。传统节日是祖祖辈辈传承下来的。我们有职责为后代人保护好它们。1. When did the course Traditional Chinese Festivals start?2. Who was the winner of the poster design competition?3. How many students took part in the poetry wr
9、iting competition?4. How long did the play about the Qingming Festival last?Last term.The Art Club.More than 100.About 30 minutes.Listen to the report and answer the questions.B1How to protect traditional festivals for generations to come?Listen to the report again and complete the table below.200a
10、full moonthe Double Ninth FestivalThe Theatre Clubrice dumplingsWhat other ways we can use to promote Chinese traditional festivals?Who can take the responsibility to promote Chinese traditional festivals?make lawsbuild platformsmake them public holidays spread more knowledgeAdvertise to the publicB
11、roadcast the activitieshold more activities/competitionsOrganize activitiesIntroducing traditional Chinese festivals to peopleCelebrate traditional Chinese festivalsLearn more about Chinese customsTalking people into actionThere are clearly many ways to promote such as should promote/encourage/suppo
12、rt by is surely a good/an effective way to promote is very popular with is important for because use the expressions below State the importance of traditional Chinese festivals. Offer ways to promote traditional Chinese festivals. Make a call for action and describe a positive result you would like
13、to see.Step 1 Planning your writing Use proper linking wordsfirst of all moreover finally/last but not least. Use imperative sentences ( 祈使句)to call for action. Make them short and powerful.Step 3 Checking your writingCheck your writing and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention
14、 to the following aspects:PunctuationSpelling Grammar Choice of wordsStyle (formal / informal)StructureConsolidation Promoting traditional Chinese festivals Traditional Chinese festivals are an important part of Chinese culture. Traditional festivals teach us about our countrys history and enable us
15、 to learn more about fine Chinese v_ being passed down from _ to generation. Traditional festivals are a source of national pride and help shape our national_. We should try our best to protect and m_ them.valuesgenerationidentitymaitain There are many ways to promote traditional festivals. First of
16、 all, the should support them and _, which can greatly promote the development of traditional festivals. Whats more, it is a good way to promote them through , which can help spread more knowledge about traditions. Last but not least, its important for the to hold more _about traditional festivals a
17、nd customs. With the joint efforts, well successfully inherit（继承） and promote our traditional festivals.make them public holidays activitiesStep 5 Enjoy a videoCustums tell a man who he is, where he belongs, what he must do. Robert A. Heinlein“我们要我们要坚守坚守中华文化立场、中华文化立场、传承传承中华中华文化基因，文化基因，展现展现中华审美风范。中华审美风范。”习近平We should defend our Chinese culture, inherit traditional Chinese culture genes, show Chinese esthetics. Xi JinpingPolish your article after class (within 120 words).
