1、bcfThanksgivingThursdayNovemberapartmentbig turkeyapple piecandiesanything you like 听力文本 Tony：Hi，Hugo.Are you free next Thursday evening?Hugo：Yes，Tony.Why?Tony：Would you like to come over to my apartment?Were celebrating Thanksgiving.Hugo：Id love to.Itll be the fourth Thursday in November，right?Tony
2、：Thats right.Its the time to give thanks to our family and friends.Well get together to celebrate with a traditional dinner.Hugo：Whats a traditional dinner like?Tony：Therell be a big turkey with all the side dishes potatoes，vegetables，some fruitand homemade apple pie.My dad is known for his special
3、apple piehe learned how to make it from my grandma.Hugo：Wow!Sounds great!What else will we do?Will we go out and watch the parade?Tony：My home is a bit far from the city center，so unfortunately we wont be able to do that.But theres a football game in the evening.We can watch it on TV after dinner.Hu
4、go：American football?It sounds great!Tony：All right!Come to my apartment at half past five.Hugo：OK.Should I bring anything with me?Tony：No，therell be plenty of food and drink.But if youd like to bring some flowers or candies，my mom would be pleased.Hugo：Do I need to wear a jacket and tie?Tony：No，you
5、 dont have to.It is just a gathering for family and friends.You can wear anything you like.But it might be a bit cold at night when you go home，so remember to bring something warm to wear.Oh，by the way，you can bring a friend with you if you like.The more，the merrier!Hugo：Awesome!See you then!Content
6、 preparation for speakingFestival元宵节重阳节WHATthe Lantern Festivalthe Double Ninth FestivalWHENon the fifteenth day of the first lunar monthon the ninth day of the ninth lunar monthWHYto celebrate the reunion of the family,and also an opportunity for young ladies to go out in the pastto celebrate good
7、health and long life(longevity/lndevti/),and a good opportunity to visit and respect the oldHOWappreciating the beauty of lanterns at night,eating Tangyuan,or glutinous/lutns/rice ballsclimbing mountains,appreciating chrysanthemum/krsnmm/flowers,and drinking chrysanthemum wine.Festival元宵节重阳节WHATthe
8、Lantern Festivalthe Double Ninth FestivalWHENon the fifteenth day of the first lunar monthon the ninth day of the ninth lunar monthWHYto celebrate the reunion of the family,and also an opportunity for young ladies to go out in the pastto celebrate good health and long life(longevity/lndevti/),and a
9、good opportunity to visit and respect the oldHOWappreciating the beauty of lanterns at night,eating Tangyuan,or glutinous/lutns/rice ballsclimbing mountains,appreciating chrysanthemum/krsnmm/flowers,and drinking chrysanthemum wine.1.What is the special meaning of the number 9 in Chinese?Its the larg
10、est number and also a homonym/hmnm/同音词 to the Chinese word“jiu”(久),which means a long and healthy life.2.When did the Chinese government designate the Double Ninth Festival as the“Festival for the Elderly”?In 1989.(to express wishes for health and longevity of the senior citizens).Watching&listening
11、3.In ancient times,what are the customs习俗 of the Double Ninth Festival?Climbing mountains to pray for good luck and longevity,admiring the beauty of chrysanthemums,drinking wine and eating Chongyang cake.4.What activities have become especially popular among the middle-aged and older people?Tai chi,
12、Qigong and square dancing.5.Why do people admire the beauty of chrysanthemum菊花 on the Double Ninth Festival?Because the ninth lunar month is the time when chrysanthemums in full blooms(盛开)and they symbolize longevity.6.What does Chongyang cake mean?It means“making steady progress”(步步高升).Answer the QuestionsAssignment:Write a brief introduction to the Double Ninth Festival.
