1、Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsListening & SpeakingWhat festival is it? Christmas DayChristmas DayThanksgiving Thanksgiving DayDayHalloweenHalloweenMid-Autumn DayMid-Autumn DayChinese Spring Chinese Spring FestivalFestivalLook at the photos below. Before-listeningChinese Lantern FestivalComing-of-
2、Age DayRio CarnivalHow much do you know about these festivals?Chinese Lantern FestivalTake place on the fifteenth day of the first month of the lunar year. On this day, people carry or display traditional paper lanterns and guess riddles. p wear traditional costumes p dress up in carnival costumes p
3、 visit a lantern fair p march along the streetsp receive congratulations fromp guess riddlesp attend the ceremonyp watch samba dancep give performancesChinese Latern Festivall成人节(Coming-of-Age Day) In Japan, it is celebrated on the second Monday in January. On that day, they wear traditional costume
4、s to celebrate their new lives as adult.p wear traditional costumes p dress up in carnival costumes p visit a lantern fair p march along the streetsp receive congratulations fromp guess riddlesp attend the ceremonyp watch samba dancep give performancesComing-of-Age DayRio Carnival (里约狂欢节) Usually th
5、e carnival occurs in late February or early March. During this time, the streets are filled with march of people, wearing colorful costumes and dancing the Samba .p wear traditional costumes p dress up in carnival costumes p visit a lantern fair p march along the streetsp receive congratulations fro
6、mp guess riddlesp attend the ceremonyp watch samba dancep give performancesRio Carnival Listen and write the order of the conversations next to the names of the festivals above. Then match each conversation with the relationship between the speakers below.Listening Task 1:_ a tour guide and members
7、of a tour group_ an interviewer and an interviewee_ a reporter and a tourist_ two friendsListening - Task 1_ a tour guide & members of a tour group_ an interviewer & an interviewee_ a reporter & a tourist_ two friends11Listen and write the order of the conversations next to the names of the festival
8、s. Then match each conversation with the relationship between the speakers below. 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
9、. Did it take you much time to get ready today? an interviewer & an intervieweeGirl: YesInterviewer: . are you going to celebrate the day with your family or friends? Girl: YesListening - Task 1_ a tour guide & members of a tour group_ an interviewer & an interviewee_ a reporter & a tourist_ two fri
10、ends1122Listen and write the order of the conversations next to the names of the festivals. Then match each conversation with the relationship between the speakers below. Conversation 2Li Mei: Im ready for Carnival, Carla. Shall we go and join the parade now? Carla: You must be joking, Li Mei!That d
11、ress 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?two friendsListening - Task 1_ a tour guide & members of a tour group_ an interviewer & an interviewee_ a reporte
12、r & a tourist_ two friends112233Listen and write the order of the conversations next to the names of the festivals. Then match each conversation with the relationship between the speakers below. Conversation 3Guide: Now, everyone, when we turn this next corner, youll all have a real treat for the ey
13、es.Man I: Wow! These lanterns are amazing!Woman: Excuse me, Miss Lin. Can you tell me whats written on the pieces of paper？ Are theywishes?Man 2: a tour guide & members of a tour groupListening - Task 1_ a tour guide & members of a tour group_ an interviewer & an interviewee_ a reporter & a tourist_
14、 two friends112233Listen and write the order of the conversations next to the names of the festivals. Then match each conversation with the relationship between the speakers below. Listening - Task 2Listen again and make a list of each festivals activities.The festivals ActivitiesChinese Lantern Fes
15、tival see the colourful _guess_watch _eat_ Coming-of-Age Daywear_girls do_ attend_ ceremonyRio Carnivalwear_ costumesmarch_ _their hair and make-uptraditional costumes the Coming-of-Agedance riddles yuanxiao the dragon or lion dancesalong the streetslanterns carnivalConversation 1 Interviewer: Miss,
16、 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: Yes,actually. I spent hours doing my hair and make-up, and ge
17、tting 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: Yes. I m going to meet my family soon, and were having a party ton
18、ight. 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 outConversation 2Li Mei: Im ready for Carnival, Carla. Shall we go and join the parade now? Carla: You must be joking, Li Mei!Tha
19、t 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 somcthing light and cool. I also think you need to wear more comfortable shoes. Itll be too tiring
20、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. Li Mei:Carla, how do I look now! Carla:Fantastic! Now lets go and enjoy this festival! Its going to be so exciting!Conversation 3Guide: Now, everyone, when we turn this n
21、ext corner, youll all have a real treat for the eyes.Man I: 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: Not exactly. Theyre riddles for people to guess. If you guess correctly, you can get a nice gift.Woman:
22、 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 family. Yuanxiao is a kind of sweet dumpling. The Chinese word “yuan” means “family unity and happiness
23、” In pairs, discuss which of festivals attracts you the most.Interviewer: Which festival do you like best among the Chinese traditional festivals?Interviewee: I likeInterviewer :When is ?Interviewee: Its onInterviewer :What can we do ?Interviewee: We canfestivalswhenactivitiesThe Spring FestivalThe
24、1st day of the 1st lunar monthset off fireworks, have New Years Eve dinner, paste Spring Festival CoupletsThe Lantern FestivalThe 15th of the 1st lunar monthwatch lanterns, guess riddles, eat yuanxiaoTomb-sweeping DayApril 4th or 5th.sweep the tomb, fly kite, plan treesThe Dragon Boat FestivalThe 5th day of the 15th lunar monthwatch dragon boat raceeat zongziThe Mid-Autumn FestivalThe 15th day of the 8th lunar monthworship the full moon,admire the full moon,eat moon cakesReview the words and expressions about festivals.
