1、UNIT 1 FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONSListening & Speaking & TalkingPhoenix flutes（凤萧） make music The moonlight flashes Fish and dragon lanternswhirl（回旋，旋转） the whole night long-Xin QijiWords and phrasesLantern n. 灯笼 Lantern Festival 元宵节Carnival n. 狂欢节Costume n. 服装 custom/customs/customerDress sb up 装扮Ma
2、rch vi/n 行进 match v 匹配Congratulation n 恭喜Congratulate v 向道贺Riddle n 谜语Ceremony n 庆典Samba n 桑巴舞Make-up n 化妆品 make up 组成，化妆After all 毕竟Range n 范围 v 包括 range from toOrigin n 起源 original adj 原始的Religion n 宗教 religious adj 宗教的Figure n 身材 v 认为 Charm n 魅力 charming adj 迷人的Joy n 高兴 joyful adj 高兴的Words and ph
3、rasesGratitude n 感谢 grateful adj 感激的Harvest n/v 收获Agriculture n 农业 agricultural adj 农业的Crop n 庄稼 Gather v 聚集Feature v/n 特色 Decorate v 装饰Firecracker n 爆竹Evil adj/n 邪恶的/邪恶Christmas carol 圣诞颂歌Pudding n 布丁Mashed potatoes 土豆泥Roast adj/n 烤的/烘烤 Turkey n 火鸡 roast turkey 烤火鸡肉Pleased adj 高兴的Firework n 烟火Frank
4、 adj 坦率的 to be frank 坦白说Go off 爆炸，走火，离开Except for 除了之外Choose some phrases to describe following festivals wear traditional costumes march along the streets attend the ceremony dress up in carnival costumes receive congratulations from watch samba dance visit a lantern fair guess riddles give perform
5、ancesListen to conversations and fill in the tableconversation relationship festivalConversation 1Conversation 2Conversation 3A. A tour guide and members of a tour groupB. An interviewer and an intervieweeC. A reporter and a touristD. Two friendsE. Chinese Lantern FestivalF. Coming-of-Age DayG. Rio
6、CarnivalAn interviewer and an intervieweeTwo friendsA tour guide and members of a tour groupComing-of-Age DayRio CarnivalChinese Lantern FestivalListen again and complete the sentences 1. In Conversation 1, the woman is wearing _ colors. It took her a long time to do her hair and make-up, and to get
7、 _. She is going to meet her _ soon. 2. 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. brightdressedfamilydress and shoeshotlanternListen again and write down
8、customs of each festival A. guess riddles B. see the colorful lanterns C. girls do their hair and make-up D. wear traditional costumes E. watch the dragon or lion dances F. eat yuanxiao G. attend the Coming-of-Age ceremony H. wear carnival costumes I. say congratulations J. dance K. have a party L.
9、march along the streetsChinese Lantern Festival:Coming-of-Age Day:Rio Carnival:A. guess riddlesB. see the colorful lanterns E. watch the dragon or lion dances F. eat yuanxiaoC. girls do their hair and make-upD. wear traditional costumesG. attend the Coming-of-Age ceremonyI. say congratulationsK. hav
10、e a party H. wear carnival costumesJ. danceL. march along the streets conversation1 Interviewer: Miss, congratulations on becoming an adult! You look amazing in your kimono. The bright colors are terrific. Girl: Really? Thats kind of you to say so. Thank you. Interviewer: Youre welcome. Did it take
11、you much time to get 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
12、 with your family or friends? Girl: Yes, Im 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 action and decisions, and. conversation 2 Li Mei: Im ready fo
13、r Carnival, Carla. Shall 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 so
14、met light and cool. I also think you need to wear more comfortable shoes. Itll be too tiring 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. conversation 3 Guide: Now, everyone, when we return this next corner, youll all
15、 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: Not exactly. Theyre riddles for people to guess. If you guess correctly, you can get a nice gift. Woman: Oh, what a nice
16、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”.Discuss which of
17、 festivals attracts you the most and why 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. A: So which festival do you like best? B: I likeListen and answer the questions
18、1. what festival is Max talking about? Max is talking about _ with his family. 2. what did Max do during the festival? He _ and put presents under it. Then he helped his mum _ on Christmas Eve. 3. what dishes did Maxs mother cook? She cooked _ turkey, _potatoes, Christmas pudding, and apple pie. 4.
19、what did Max and his family do during and after the dinner? During dinner, they _ and _. They _ with the kids afterwards. 5. what was the best part of the festival? The best part was _ on Christmas morning.his Christmas experiencedecorated the Christmas tree prepare for the family dinnerroast mashed
20、shared stories told jokes played games opening their presentsListen again and tick the phrases that Max or Song Lin usesA. It was fantastic! D. How wonderful! G. How exciting!B. Thats amazing. E. It was great fun. H. Its very exciting.C. It was great to F. Im really happy that I. Im pleased to Expre
21、ssing feelings and emotionsRead the conversation and underline sentences that 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. Its good to spend time with m
22、y 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 off throughout the night were
23、 really annoying. 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 of them in my area! Anyway, expect for that, everything was fine. Im really looking forward to the next festival. Song
24、Lin: Hi, Max. How was your holiday? Max: 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
25、you arrived home? Max: Well, first I helped decorate the Christmas tree and put present 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. Max: Oh, for sure. We cooked so much d
26、elicious 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 family. During dinner, we shared
27、 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. Festivals are great, arent they? Just relax with your family and remember whats truly important for life
