1、Festivals and CelebrationsLISTENING AND SPEAKINGLearning ObjectivesBy the end of the class, you will be able to:get familiar with some expressions about the festivals through a guessing game based on clues from the text;figure out the speakers relationship by focusing on key expressions and intonati
2、on;tell the gist of the conversations through some key words and expressions;Warming upPA RT 1Phoenix flutes make musicThe moonlight flashesFish and dragon lanternswhirl the whole night long-Xin Qiji 东风夜放花千树，更吹落，星如雨。宝马雕车香满路。凤箫声动，玉壶光转，一夜鱼龙舞。蛾儿雪柳黄金缕，笑语盈盈暗香去。众里寻他千百度。蓦然回首，那人却在，灯火阑珊处。In the east wind ton
3、ight a thousand trees burst into bloomAnd stars are blown down like rain;The whole perfumed road is throngedWith fine carriages and horses bright with gems;Phoenix flutes make music,The moon light flashes,Fish and dragon lanterns whirl the whole night long.Golden willow and butterfly trinkets in her
4、 hair,Laughing and chatting she leaves a faint fragrance behind.A thousand times I search for her in the crowdAnd, suddenly turning my head,Discover her where the lantern lights are dim.（杨宪益、戴乃迭 译 青玉案元夕） lanterncarnivalcostumedress (sb) upmarchcongratulationriddleceremonysambamake-upafter alln. n. 灯
5、笼；提灯灯笼；提灯n. n. 狂欢节；嘉年华狂欢节；嘉年华n. n. ( (某地或某历史时期的某地或某历史时期的) ) 服装服装穿上盛装；装扮穿上盛装；装扮vi vin. n. 行进行进; ; 前进前进; ; 游行游行n. n. 祝贺；恭喜祝贺；恭喜n. n. 谜语；神秘事件谜语；神秘事件n. n. 典礼；仪式典礼；仪式n. n. 桑巴舞；桑巴舞曲桑巴舞；桑巴舞曲n. n. 化妆品；性格；构成方式化妆品；性格；构成方式毕竟；别忘了毕竟；别忘了Words review穿着传统服饰：穿着传统服饰：穿着狂欢服：穿着狂欢服：把自己打扮成明星：把自己打扮成明星：wear traditional cost
6、umesbe dressed in carnival costumesdress sb up as stars游街：游街：march along the streetscongratulate（v)guess riddlesattend ceremoniesLead-inGuess the festivalsClue1：It takes place on the fifteenth day of the lunar year.Clue2：People will march along the streets on this day.Clue3：Some places will hold the
7、 Lion Dance Show.Clue4: People can guess riddles.the Chinese Lantern FestivalWhat else will people do to celebrate this festival?eat yuanxiaovisit a lantern fairLead-inKnow more festivalsKnow more festivalsthe Coming-of-Age DayBackground:1. take place in Japan2. originally celebrated on Jan.15, but
8、changed to the second Monday in Jan. 3. to congratulate a person on transitting from a child to an adult(20) Celebrations:1. be dressed in traditional costumes( kimonos/suits)2. attend the ceremony 3. receive congratulations from.4.express congratulations to.the Rio CarnivalBackground:1. take place
9、in Catholic(天主教) countries2. celebrated in late February or early March(Lent). 3. more than two million people take part in the yearly festivities, its a competition Celebrations:1. be dressed in carnival costumes2. give joyful performances3. watch samba dance on a colorful floatthe Coming-of-Age Da
10、yListening and SpeakingPA RT 2Listen and match Listen and match Conversition 1Conversition 2Conversition 3a tour guide and members of a tour groupan interviewer and an intervieweea reporter and a touristtwo friendsrelationship between the speakersListening tip:Listening tip:pay attention to how peop
11、le talk to each otherhow people talk to each other specific questions specific questions tone( tone(语气） Friends: informal, statements Strangers: polite, questions(could you.please?) MissIm ready for. CarlaNow, everyoneListen for details Listen for details Its _on becoming an adult. The girl is weari
12、ng _ colors. It took her a long time to do her _ and _, and to get _ . She is going to meet her _ soon. “Being an adult” means being _, and responsible for _ and _.Carla advises Limei to change her _ and _ . This is because the weather is _ and they will _ _ _ _ and _for a long time.Its a _ for eyes
13、. People can guess_ on the paper to get gifts, watch the _ and _dances, as well as eat yuanxiao, a kind of _ _.congratulationsbrighthairmake-updressedfamilyself-supportingactionsdecisionsdressshoeshotmarch along the streetstreatriddlesdragon lionsweet dumplings danceChinese Lantern FestivalComing-of
14、-Age DayRio Carnivalsee the colourful lanterns, guess riddles, watch the dragon and lion dances, eat yuanxiaogirls do their hair and make-up, wear traditional costumes, attend the Coming-of-Age ceremony, say congratulations, have a partywear carnival costumes, march along the streets, danceListen ag
15、ain and make a list of each festivals activities.Conversation 1Interviewer: Miss. congratulations on becoming an adult! You look amazing in your kimono. The bright colours are terrifie! Girl: Really? Thats kind of you to say so. Thank you. Interviewer: Youre welcome. Did it take you much time to get
16、 ready today? Girl: 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
17、friends? Girl: Yes. 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 ii means being self-supporting and responsible for your actions and decisions, and .fade out Language feature of an interviewLanguage feat
18、ure of an interviewInterviewer:Interviewer:Interviewee:Interviewee:Beginning:Excuse me! Can I ask you some questoins?positive comments + brief questionsThe answers to the questions are specific and richConversation 2Li Mei: Im ready for Carnival, Carla. Shall we go and join the parade now? Carla: Yo
19、u 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 somcthing light and cool. I also think you need to wear morc comfortabl
20、e 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. Li Mei:Carla, how do I look now! Carla:Fantastic! Now lets go and enjoy this festival! Its going to be so exciting!statements, informal, intim
21、ateConversation 3Guide: Now, everyone. when we turn this next corner. youll all have a real treat for thc eyes.Man : Wow! These lanterns are amazing!Woman: Excuse me, Miss Lin. Can you tell me whats written on the pieces of paper？ Are theywishes?Guide: Not exactly. Theyre riddles for people to guess
22、. If you guess correctly, you can get a nice gift.Woman: Oh. what a nice idea!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 Chines
23、e word “yuan” means “family unity and happiness” Language feature Language feature A guide usually introduce the place on his own. Sometimes, there is the A guide usually introduce the place on his own. Sometimes, there is the interactioninteraction between the guide and tourist between the guide an
24、d tourists. s. Sometimes, there will be sentences like Sometimes, there will be sentences like “On your left/right you will see.”, “Turn the corner here, you will.”, “If you look up, you will.”, “Take a look at.”Spring Festival Tomb-sweeping DayDragon Boat FestivalMid-autumn DayNational DayIf you If
25、 you have an opportunity tohave an opportunity to be a guide to introduce be a guide to introduce Chinese festivals to some foreigners, Which one will Chinese festivals to some foreigners, Which one will you choose to introduce? And how?you choose to introduce? And how?Time, Place, Origin, Purpose,
26、Celebrations SampleIts my great honour to share with you the festivalthe Mid-autumn Festival. The Mid-autumn Festival, an ancient festival with a long history in China, is usually celebrated on the fifteenth day in August of the lunar year. It begins with a very interesting story. Long ago. From the
27、n on, Chinese people celebrate it on the day to memorize that important event. When the festival approaching, you will find yourself surrounded by various mooncakes in the streets or malls. People will gether together to enjoy the mooncakes at home, admire the moon, visit the lantern fair, fire the
28、firework. Listening and TalkingPA RT 3Learning ObjectivesBy the end of the class, you will be able to:1. talk about feelings and emotions towards the festivals;2. talk about festival experiences of your own.Choose one of the red envelopes and guess the festival!What will people do or eat during the
29、festival? How do you like the festival?People throw tomatoes at each other.Light firecrackers and wear red to drive away evil spirits. Chinese Spring Festival開Most children expect presents from Santa Claus.Christmas開La Tomatina開Different food represents different festivals. Can you tell us the festi
30、val each thing represents?Mid-Autumn DayDragon Boat FestivalChinese Lantern FestivalDo you know the names of these dishes?Can you guess what festival Max will talk about?Christmas?Thanksgiving?.pumpkin pieapple piemashed potatoespuddingroast turkeySong Lin and Max are talking about a recent festival
31、 experience. Listen to their conversation and answer the questions.1. What festival is Max talking about?2. What did Max do during the festival?3. What dishes did Maxs mother cook? Max is talking about his Christmas experience with his family.He decorated the Christmas tree and put presents under it
32、. Then he helped his mum prepare for the family dinner on Christmas Eve.She cooked roast turkey, mashed potatoes, Christmas pudding, and apple pie.Listen for the gist. Pay attention to the beginning.Listen for the specific activities.Listen for the names of the food.Song Lin and Max are talking abou
33、t a recent festival experience. Listen to their conversation and answer the questions.4. What did Max and his family do during and after the dinner?5. What was the best part of the festival?Listen for the activities.Listen for the specific information.They shared stories and told jokes during the di
34、nner. They played games with the children afterwards.The best part was opening their presents on Christmas morning.It was fantastic!Thats amazing.It was great to How wonderful!It was great fun!Im really happy that How exciting!Its very exciting.Im pleased to Song Lin: Hi, Max. How was your holiday?M
35、ax: Hi, Song Lin. It was fantastic, thanks.Song Lin: So you went back to Canada to celebrate Christmas with your family, right?Max: Yes. I hadnt seen my family for a whole year. So it was great to see them again.Song Lin: Good for you! So what did you do when you arrived home?Max: Well, first I help
36、ed decorate the Christmas tree and put presents under it. Then I helped my mum prepare for the family dinner on Christmas Eve.Song Lin: How wonderful! Your mum must have been very happy. I guess it was a really big meal.Listen again and fill in the blanks. Pay attention to the parts in red.Max: Oh,
37、for sure! We cooked so much delicious food, like roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and Christmas pudding. She even taught me how to make apple pie, which is my favourite dessert.Song Lin: Thats amazing. I didnt know you could cook.Max: Haha! I didnt know either. Anyway, it was great to be with my famil
38、y. During dinner, we shared stories and told jokes. We also played games with the kids afterwards. It was great fun! The best part, though, was opening our presents on Christmas morning.Song Lin: Oh, that sounds terrific, Max. Im really happy that you were able to enjoy Christmas with your family. F
39、estivals are great, arent they? Just relax with your family and remember whats truly important in life They express feelings about festivals.Joe: Did you enjoy the holiday, Song Lin?Song Lin: Oh yes, it was great, thanks! The food, the parades, and the beautiful fireworksits always exciting for me.
40、Its good to spend time with my family, too, although it can get a bit boring in my hometown after a while. How about you?Joe: Well, this was my first Chinese New Year. I loved watching the traditional performances, and I was invited to lots of delicious meals. But, to be frank, the fireworks going o
41、ff throughout the night were really annoying.Read the conversation below and highlight the phrases that express feelings about festivals. Song Lin: Oh, well, yes, I can see your point there! But its all part of the tradition to frighten away the evil spirits.Joe: Yes, well, there seemed to be a lot
42、of them in my area! Anyway, except for that, everything was fine. Im really looking forward to the next festival.Read the conversation below and highlight the phrases that express feelings about festivals. Can you use the phrases learnt today to talk about Christmas? It was fantastic. How wonderful!
43、 Thats amazing! It was great fun! That sounds terrific! Im really happy that. It was great/Its always exciting for me/Its good to spend time with my family./I loved ./Everything was fine. It can get a bit boring. .were really annoying. Positive emotionNegative emotionHomeworkShare a recent festival experience with your partner and tell him or her how you felt about the festival and why.
