1、Festivals and Festivals and CelebrationsCelebrationsB3U1 LISTENING AND SPEAKINGB3U1 LISTENING 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
2、 relationship by focusing on key expressions and intonation;tell the gist of the conversations through some key words and expressions;carry out a conversation about your favourite festival.Warming upWarming upPA R T 1Phoenix flutes make musicThe moonlight flashesFish and dragon lanternswhirl the who
3、le 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。Golden willow and butterfly trinkets in her 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 wh
4、ere the lantern lights are dim.（杨宪益、戴乃迭 译 青玉案元夕）Listening Listening and Speakingand SpeakingPA R T 2visit a lantern fairguess riddlesgive performanceswear traditional costumesmarch along the streetsattend the ceremonydress up in carnival costumesreceive congratulations from watch samba danceAct.1 Ch
5、oose the celebration activities for the festivals.C.Rio CarnivalB.Coming-of-Age DayA.Lantern FestivalA.Lantern Festival It refers to the time when a person makes the transition from childhood into adulthood.In Japan,this has been a national holiday since 1948.From 2000,it has been celebrated on the
6、second Monday in January.On this day,everyone who has turned 20 in the last year is formally recognized as an adult.When going out on this day,young men wear formal suits and ties,and young ladies usually wear kimonos(和服).The day is often finished by a party where the young people celebrate their ne
7、w lives as adults.Coming-of-Age DayRio Carnival_ a tour guide and members of a tour group_ an interviewer and an interviewee_ a reporter and a tourist_ two friends Act.2 Listen and write the order of the conversations next to the names of the festivals above.Then match each conversation with the rel
8、ationship between the speakers below.Now,everyone,when we turn this next corner,youll all have a real treat for the eyes./Excuse me,Miss Lin.Carla/Li Mei/You must be joking.To listen for a relationship,you need to pay attention to how people talk to each other(e.g.friends usually call each other by
9、first names)and some particular questions in the conversation.Miss/Thats kind of you.(questions and answers)Coming-of-Age Day1Chinese Lantern Festival3Rio Carnival21.In conversation 1,the woman is wearing _ colours.It took her a long time to do her hair and make-up,and to get _.She is going to meet
10、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 shoeshotlanternWow,these lanterns are amazing!Act.3Listen again and comple
11、te the sentences with the correct words.You must be joking,Li Mei.That dress is too thick.Do you realize that its 35C out there?.I also think you need to wear more comfortable shoes.Chinese Lantern FestivalComing-of-Age DayRio Carnivalgirls do their hair and make-up,wear traditional costumes,attend
12、the Coming-of-Age ceremony,say congratulations,have a partywear carnival costumes,march along the streets,dance.Act.4Listen again and make a list of each festivals activities.see the colourful lanterns,guess riddles,watch the dragon and lion dances,eat yuanxiaoConversation 1:Interviewer:Miss,congrat
13、ulations on becoming an adult!You look amazing in your kimono(和服).The bright colors are terrific!Girl:Really?Thats kind of you to say so.Thank you.Interviewer:You are welcome.Did it take you much time to get ready today?Girl:Yes,actually.I spent hours doing my hair and make-up,and getting dressed.Bu
14、t 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,Im going to meet my family soon,and were having a party tonight.Interviewer:So,what doe
15、s“being an adult”mean to you?Girl:Well,I think it means being self-supporting and responsible for your actions and decisions,and.Conversation 2:Li Mei:Im ready for Carnival,Carla.Shall we go and join the parade now?Carla:You must be joking,Li Mei.That dress is too thick.Do you realize that its 35C o
16、ut there?Also,we are 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 something light and cool.I also think you need to wear more comfortable shoes.Itll be too tiring to walk or dance for a long time in those shoes.Li Mei:
17、Hmm,you are right.Can you wait for me?Ill change right away.Carla:Sure!after a few secondsLi Mei:Carla,how do I look now?Carla:Fantastic.Now lets go and enjoy this festival!Its going to be so exciting!Conversation 3:Guide:Now,everyone,when we turn this next corner,youll all have a real treat for the
18、 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.They are riddles for people to guess.If you guess correctly,you can get a nice gift.Woman:Oh,what a nice idea!Man 2:What else can Chinese people
19、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”.Useful expressions in the conversation.You look amazing in your kimo
20、no.I spent hours doing my hair and make-up,and getting dressed.It was worth it,because I wanted to look my best.I think it means being self-supporting and responsible for your actions and decisions.We are going to march along the streets for hours and dance until midnight.Wear something light and co
21、ol.Useful expressions in the conversation.Itll be too tiring to walk or dance for a long time in those shoes.Youll all have a real treat for the eyes.They are riddles for people to guess.If you guess correctly,you can get a nice gift.They can watch the dragon and lion dances and also eat yuanxiao wi
22、th their family.The Chinese word“yuan”means“family unity and happiness”.Act.5 Decide which of these festivals attracts you the most and why?（You can take the following questions into consideration.)What is the purpose of this festival?How do you usually celebrate this festival?What do you like best
23、about this festival?Pair workA:I think.would be the most exciting.After all,as you know,I love to.!B:I love.too,but Im not sure.A.So which festival do you like best?B:I like.Spring FestivalMid-autumn FestivalLantern FestivalDragon Boat FestivalChristmas,Carnival Festival,Holloween,.set off fireworks
24、 or firecrackers get together for a big meal get luckey money say“Happy New Year”get together for a big meal eat Yuanxiao watch dragon-dancing and lion-dancing watch lantern show guess lantern riddles get together for a big meal admire the shining moon eating mooncakes visiting relatives and friends take part in/watch Dragon Boat Race make and enjoy ZongziHomeworkHomeworkPrepare an oral presentation about one festival that attracts you the most.Thanks for Watching!
