1、By CynthiaListening and SpeakingLearning objectivesLearning objectives1. To learn about festivals and celebrations around the world.2. To practice listening for detailed information.3. To talk about opinions and feelings about festivals.Phoenix flutes make music,The moonlight flashes,Fish and dragon
2、 lanternswhirl the whole night long.Xin QijiRead the poem.What does the poem describe?Who is the writer of this poem?Can you recite the poem in Chinese?Share and Appreciate青玉案青玉案元夕元夕 辛辛弃疾弃疾东风夜放花千树，更吹落，星如雨。东风夜放花千树，更吹落，星如雨。宝马雕车香满路，宝马雕车香满路，凤萧声动，玉壶光转，一夜鱼龙舞。凤萧声动，玉壶光转，一夜鱼龙舞。蛾儿雪柳黄金缕，笑语盈盈暗香去。蛾儿雪柳黄金缕，笑语盈盈暗香去
3、。众里寻他千百度，蓦然回首，那人却在，灯火阑珊处。众里寻他千百度，蓦然回首，那人却在，灯火阑珊处。The poem compares the lights of the Lantern Festival to the blossoms of trees and the stars in the sky, while painting a vivid portrait of a festive and happy occasion.Feel and AppreciateOne nights east wind adorns a thousand trees with flowersAnd blo
4、ws down stars in showers.Fine steeds and carved cabs spread fragrance en route;Music vibrates from the flute;The moon sheds its full lightWhile fish and dragon lanterns dance all night.In gold-thread dress, with moth or willow ornaments,Giggling, she melts into the throng with trails of scentsBut in
5、 the crowd once and againI look for her in vain.When all at once I turn my head,I find her there where lantern light is dimly shed.东风夜放花千树，更东风夜放花千树，更吹落，星如雨。吹落，星如雨。宝马雕车香满路，宝马雕车香满路，凤凤萧声动，玉壶光转，萧声动，玉壶光转，一夜鱼龙舞。一夜鱼龙舞。蛾儿雪柳黄金缕，笑蛾儿雪柳黄金缕，笑语盈盈暗香去。语盈盈暗香去。众里寻他千百度，蓦众里寻他千百度，蓦然回首，那人却在，然回首，那人却在，灯火阑珊处。灯火阑珊处。1. What c
6、an you see in the photo?2. What is the name of this festival and how do you celebrate? Describe the photo.It describes the scene of the Chinese Lantern Festival. It marks the final day of the Lunar New Year. Activities include visiting a lantern fair(逛花灯逛花灯), guessing lantern riddles, watching the d
7、ragon dances, and eating yuanxiao or tangyuan, which symbolizes reunion, harmony and happiness.Talk about festival activities The photo shows the fire dragon dance at Puzhai Town in Guangdong Province, China during the Lantern Festival. The people of Puzhai first started to perform the fire dragon d
8、ance during the reign of Emperor Qianlong, in order to celebrate their good fortune for the new year. It is thought that dragon dances were first started in ancient times in China as a way of trying to bring rain. The Lantern Festival takes place on the fifteenth day of the first month of the year a
9、ccording to the lunar calendar, and has been celebrated in China since the Han Dynasty.Look at the photos below, think about: In which country do you think people usually celebrate the festival?Chinese Lantern FestivalComing-of-Age DayRio Carnivalvisit a lantern fair guess riddlesgive performancesCh
10、oose some words or phrases from the box to describe each festival.wear traditional costumesmarch along the streetsattend the ceremonydress up in carnival costumesreceive congratulations fromwatch samba danceChinese Lantern Festival takes place on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar
11、. It is as important as the Chinese New Year because on that night, the moon is full, symbolizing reunion. On this day, people display traditional paper lanterns and solve riddles. As it is a popular festival for Chinese people around the world, it is celebrated in many different countries as well.C
12、ultural Tips“Coming of age” refers to the time when a person makes the transition from childhood into adulthood. Coming-of-Age Day takes place on the second Monday in January. Everyone who has turned 20 in the last year is formally recognized as an adult. Many young people dress up for the occasion,
13、 young men wear formal suits and ties and young ladies usually wear kimonos. It is also a day when new adults express their gratitude towards their parents.Cultural TipsThe Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is considered the biggest carnival in the world, where more than two million people take pa
14、rt in the yearly festivities. Usually the Carnival occurs in late February or early March. During this time, the streets are filled with parades of people wearing colorful costumes and dancing the samba, and with large and colorful floats.Cultural TipsListen and write the order of the conversations
15、next to the names of the festivals.AB BCRio CarnivalChinese Lantern FestivalComing-of-Age Day321Look at the possible relationships between the speakers, and discuss the questions._ a tour guide and members of a tour group_ an interviewer and an interviewee_ a reporter and a tourist_ two friends What
16、 does a tour guide usually say to a tour group? What expressions are frequently used? What questions does an interviewer usually ask during an interview? What would a reporter say or do if he/she wants to interview a tourist? How do friends usually talk?Thinking1. what does a tour guide usually say
17、to a tour group? what expressions are frequently used?2. what questions does an interviewer usually ask during an interview?3. what would a reporter say or do if he wants to interview a tourists?_ a tour guide and members of a tour group_ an interviewer and an interviewee_ a reporter and a tourist_
18、two friendsTo listen for a relationship, you need to pay attention to how people talk to each other (e.g. friends usually call each other by first names) and some particular questions in the conversation (e.g. “Could I have the bill, please?” tells us that the speaker is a customer in a restaurant).
19、Listen for relationships312Listen again. Match each conversation with the relationship between the speakers.Listen again and complete the sentences with the correct words.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 _. She is goi
20、ng 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 make a list of each festi
21、vals activities. Chinese Lantern Festival: _ _ Coming-of-Age Day: _ _ _ Rio Carnival: _ _ guess riddles, see the colorful lanterns, watch the dragon or lion dances, eat yuanxiao girls do their hair and make-up, wear traditional costumes, attend the Coming-of-Age ceremony, say congratulations, have a
22、 party wear carnival costumes, march along the streets, dance.Of all the three festivals, which do you like best? Why?Conversation 1A: Which of the three festivals do you like best?B: I think the Coming-of-Age Day is the most interesting.A: Why is it your favorite?B: Because I like to see women dres
23、sed up in their colorful traditional costumes.Listen and read aloud the words or phrases to your partner. Pay attention to the change in the pronunciation of the red letters.1 duty, education 2 use, usually3 news, newspaper4 is, issue5 last year6 in bed7 those shirts8 as you seeLook at the sentences
24、. Pay attention to the consonants in red. How do their pronunciations change when they are read in the sentences?1 Did you enjoy the holiday?2 Miss, congratulations on becoming an adult!3 Itll be too tiring to walk or dance for a long time in those shoes.4 I was hoping to hear that you had a great t
25、ime throughout.5 Children then take part in Easter egg hunts to find the eggs and win prizes.6 In Mexico, the Day of the Dead is celebrated between October 31st and November 2nd.Discuss the differences with your partner. Then listen and repeat.1 Did you enjoy the holiday?2 Miss, congratulations on b
26、ecoming an adult!3 Itll be too tiring to walk or dance for a long time in those shoes.4 I was hoping to hear that you had a great time throughout.5 Children then take part in Easter egg hunts to find the eggs and win prizes.6 In Mexico, the Day of the Dead is celebrated between October 31st and November 2nd.习俗元宵Write down the traditional ways to celebrate Chinese Lantern Festival in your hometown.Thank youThank you
