1、Festivals and CelebrationsQingming Festival Dragon Boat Festival Mid-autumn FestivalQingmingFestivalChinaApr.5thhonor the dead satisfy ancestorsclean graves&light incense sacrifice with foods and flowers in memory of the deadeat mugwort dumplings wherewhatwhywhenFestivalsTopicRead for Structureancie
2、nt festivals&todays festivalsExamples of festivalsFestivals let us enjoybe proud of ReasonFestivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere since ancient times.Festivals of the DeadFestivals to Honor PeopleHarvest FestivalsSpring FestivalsFrom ancient times till today,people celebrat
3、e various festivals for certain reasons.Ancient festivalsTodays festivalsend of cold weatherplanting in springharvest in autumncapture of animals religious originsseasonal originsspecial peoplespecial eventsweather&food different originsdevelopment of technology&societyWhat remains unchanged?View 1:
4、Festivals change with_.Read for ViewsPara 1technological&social developmentFestivalObonDay of DeadHalloweenWhereJapanMexicowestern countries When JulyAugust Early NovemberNov 1stWhat whycleanlightplayfeast dayskull-shaped foodcakes with“bones”offerto dress upaskfortrick or treatthe common belief:anc
5、estors return honor&satisfy themView 2:By celebrating festivals,people value_.Read for ViewsPara 2the root of familyDiscussion:Will you eat cakes with“bones”?ChinaMexicoRead for ViewsPara 2When in Rome,do as the Romans do.East or west,home is best.YESNORespect culture diversityHold on to our own tra
6、ditioncross-cultural communicatorView 3:By celebrating festivals,people respect_,hold on to their_ and serve as _.culture diversityown culture cross-cultural communicator deep love for country arrival in the New Worldleader helping gain Indias independence No pains,no gains.to get something after lo
7、ts of effortsRead for ViewsPara 3The champion of _ _ stands face to face with houses of parliament(国会大厦国会大厦).Gandhi became the _ of a nation celebrated by millions,including the hundreds that that turned up for the unveiling(揭幕揭幕).Gandhis legacy(功绩功绩)was forged(铸就铸就)by his _ campaign for Indian inde
8、pendence from _ _.Indian independencevoicenon-violenceBritish ruleWhat do they have in common?They have a lasting effect on their nations.soul of nationRead for ViewsPara 3View 4:By celebrating festivals,people honor _.soul of their nationsRead for ViewsPara 4a traditional Tibetan festival a history
9、 of 1,500 yearsgreet the coming harvestHow do people feel when celebrating Harvest Festivals?View 5:By celebrating festivals,people express_.happy grateful What do people do during Harvest Festivals?decorate get together win awards for their farm produce admire the moonenjoy mooncakes gift of nature
10、gratitude to natureWhy are Spring Festivals energetic?eat dumplings,fish and meatgive children lucky moneyappreciate dragon dances and carnivalsinclude parades,dancing day and night,loud music and colorful clothingRead for ViewsPara 5Why are Spring Festivals important?look forward to the end of wint
11、erthe coming of springthe return of Jesusthe coming of new lifehopeView 6:By celebrating festivals,people treasure_.hope for new lifeRead for ViewsPara 5Read for ThemeFestivalschanging unchangedFrom ancient times till todayDevelopmentValue the root of familyHonor the soul of nationsExpress gratitude
12、 to nature Treasure hope for new lifetechnologysocietyRoleRespect cultural diversityHold on to our own traditionA A cross-culturalcross-cultural communicatorcommunicator假如你是李华，最近你的外国笔友Tom写信向你介绍该国某个传统节日，并邀请你前往一同庆祝。请你给他写一封80字左右的回信，内容包括：1.感谢他的邀请并给予答复；2.介绍我国类似的一个传统节日；3.谈谈你对这两个节日的理解。Dear Tom,Thanks for your invitation._Read for Writing
