1、Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsListening&Speaking&Talking1Phoenix flutes make music,凤箫声动The moonlight flashes,玉壶光转Fish and dragon lanterns whirl the whole night long.一夜鱼龙舞Xin Qiji 元宵节 Chinese Lantern Festival23The Lantern FestivalXin Qiji （杨宪益、戴乃迭（杨宪益、戴乃迭 译）译）In the east wind tonight a thousand tr
2、ees 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 hair,Laughing and
3、 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.4Chinese Lantern FestivalTaking place on the fifteenth day of the first month of the lunar year,the Lantern Festival is generally cel
4、ebrated in February or March.On this day,people carry or 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,even in the West.5l成人节(Coming-of-Age Day)“Coming of age”refers to the time when a
5、 person makes the transition from childhood into adulthood.In Japan,this has been a national holiday since 1948.Originally,it was celebrated on 15 January every year.However,in 2000 it was changed to the second Monday in January.On this day,everyone who has turned 20 in the last year is formally rec
6、ognised as an adult.When going out on this day,young men wear formal suits and ties and young ladies usually wear kimonos.The day is often finished by a party where the young people celebrate their new lives as adults.6l 里约热内卢狂欢节(Rio Carnival)The carnival is a joyous（happy）festival celebrated in Cat
7、holic(天主教)countries around the world in the days before Lent(大斋节).Usually,the Carnival occurs in late February or early March.By far the biggest Carnival is in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil,where more than two million people take part in the yearly festivities.During this time,the streets are filled with pa
8、rades of people wearing colourful costumes and dancing the samba,and with large and colourful floats.（花车，彩车）7wear traditional costumesdress up in carnival costumesvisit a lantern fairmarch along the streetsreceive congratulations fromguess riddlesattend the ceremonywatch samba dancegive performance
9、One of the most important activities during Lantern Festival is to guess riddles.On the coming-of-Age Day,young girls in Japan would wear traditional costumes.During the Rio Carnival,you can watch wonderful samba dances.How do people usually celebrate these festivals?灯展8Activity 1 Listen and write t
10、he order of the conversations next to the names of the festivals.Then match each conversation with the relationship between the speakers below._ a tour guide and members of a tour group_ an interviewer and an interviewee_ a reporter and a tourist_ two friends312Listen for relationshipsTo listen for
11、a relationship,you need to pay attention to how people talk to each other.3129Conversation 1 Interviewer: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 y
12、ou 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 with your fa
13、mily or 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 out10Conversation 2Li Mei:Im ready for Carnival,Carla
14、.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 somcthing light and cool.I also t
15、hink you need to wear morc comfortable 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!1
16、1Conversation 3Guide:Now,everyone.when we turn this next corner.youll all have a real treat for thc eyes.Man I: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.If you guess
17、 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 Chinese word“yuan”means“family
18、 unity and happiness”12Activity 2 Listen again and complete the sentences with the correct words.1.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 her _ soon.2.In Conversation 2,Carla advises Li Mei to change her _
19、.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 shoeshotlantern13Activity 3 Listen again and make a list of each festivals activities.Chinese Lantern Festival:guess riddles,see the colourfu
20、l lanterns,watch the dragon or lion dances,eat yuanxiao Coming-of-Age Day:girls do their hair and make-up,wear traditional costumes,attend the Coming-of-Age ceremony,say congratulations,have a party Rio Carnival:wear carnival costumes,march along the streets,dance14In pairs,discuss which of these fe
21、stivals attracts you the most and why.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 like All Fools Day.On that day,people play all kinds of tric
22、ks on others，and the one easily taken in is called April fool.A：April fool!B：April the first is coming.Be careful!15表示个人看法的常用表达1.I think.我认为2.As far as I am concerned.就我而言3.Personally speaking.就个人来说4.As to me.至于我5.As I see it，.在我看来，16Listening and TalkingActivity 1 Song Lin and Max are talking about
23、 a recent festival 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?4.What did Max and his family do during and after the dinner?5.What was the best part of the festival?17No
24、w,lets check the answers.1.What festival is Max talking about?Max is talking about his Christmas experience with his family.2.What did Max do during the festival?He decorated the Christmas tree and put presents under it.Then he helped his mum prepare for the family dinner on Christmas Eve.3.What dis
25、hes did Maxs mother cook?She cooked roasted turkey,mashed potatoes,Christmas pudding,and apple pie.4.What did Max and his family do during and after the dinner?They shared stories and told jokes during the dinner.They played games with the children afterwards.5.What was the best part of the festival
26、?The best part was opening their presents on Christmas morning.18Activity 2 Listen again and tick the phrases that Max or Song Lin uses.Expressing feelings and emotionsIt was fantastic!How wonderful!How exciting!Thats amazing.It was great fun!Its very exciting.It was great to.Im really happy that.Im
27、 pleased to.19Activity 3 Read the conversation below and underline the phrases that express feelings about festivals.Role-play the conversation with your partner.Joe:Did you enjoy the holiday,Song Lin?Song Lin:Oh yes,it was great,thanks!The food,the parades,and the beautiful fireworks-its always exc
28、iting for me.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 performance,and I was invited to lots of delicious meals.But,to be fank,the fireworks going
29、off throughout the night were 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,except for that,everything was fine.Im really looking forward to the next
30、festival.20Activity 1.Listen and read aloud the words or phrases to your partner.Pay attention to the change in the pronunciation of the bold letters.duty educationuse usuallynews newspaperis issue last year in bedthose shirts as you see21Activity 2.Listen to the following sentences,paying attention
31、 to the consonants in bold.How do their pronunciations change when they are read in the sentences.Did you enjoy the holiday?Miss，congratulations on becoming an adult!Itll be too tiring to walk or dance for a long time in those shoes.I was hoping to hear that you had a great time throughout.Children
32、then take part in Easter egg hunts to find the eggs and win prizes.In Mexico，the Day of the Dead is celebrated between October 31st and November 2nd.22失音规则：辅音爆破音或摩擦音后面跟的是爆破音、破擦音和摩擦音等，前面的辅音要失去爆破。Sit downContact lensBig cakeDad told meHuge changeGood night 23音的同化音的同化也是一种连读的现象，两个词之间非常平滑的过渡，导致一个音受临音影响而变化。主要是以下三种方式：1.辅音d与j相邻时，被同化为d：Would you.?2.辅音t与j相邻时，被同化为t:Cant you.?3.辅音s与j相邻时，被同化为:Miss you24完成Unit1 Listening and Speaking and Talking Homework，核对答案并红笔批注。HomeworkHomework25Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsThanks you26
