1、Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsPhoenix flutes make music,The jade clepsydra flashes,Fish and dragon lanterns whirl the whole night long.Xin Qiji 凤凤箫声动，箫声动，玉壶光转，玉壶光转，一夜鱼龙舞。一夜鱼龙舞。1.To learn about festivals and celebrations around the world.2.To practice listening for detailed information.3.To talk a
2、bout opinions and feelings about festivals.Spring FestivalTomb-sweeping DayDragon Boat FestivalMid-autumn DayNational DayLead-inCan you list some foreign festivals?Thanksgiving Day（感恩节（感恩节)La Tomatina(西班牙番茄大战西班牙番茄大战)Halloween (万圣节前夕万圣节前夕)Christmas(圣诞节圣诞节)Rio Carnival(里约热内卢狂欢节里约热内卢狂欢节)Coming-of-Age D
3、ay(成人节成人节)1.Before you listen,look at the photos below.Choose some words and phrases from the box to describe each festival.Before-listening1)wear traditional costumes _ 2)march along the streets _3)attend the ceremony _ 4)dress up in carnival costumes_5)receive congratulations from _6)watch samba d
4、ance _ 7)visit a lantern fair_ 8)guess riddles _ 9)give performances _Read the phrases and write down the Chinese meaning.观赏桑巴舞观赏桑巴舞游街游街/街头游行街头游行着传统服饰着传统服饰参加仪式参加仪式着狂欢服着狂欢服猜谜语猜谜语收到祝福收到祝福进行表演进行表演参观灯会参观灯会wear traditional costumes dress up in carnival costumes visit a lantern fair march along the street
5、s attend the ceremony receive congratulations from.guess riddles watch samba dance give performances2.Listen and write the order of the conversations next to the names of the festivals.Then match each conversation with the relationship between the speakers below.TIPS:Listen for relationshipsTo liste
6、n for a relationship,you need to pay attention to how people talk to each other._ a tour guide and members of a tour group_ an interviewer and an interviewee_ a reporter and a tourist_ two friends1122333.Listen again and complete the sentences with the correct words.While-listening In Conversation 1
7、,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.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.In Conversation 3,the people are enjoying th
8、e _ show.brightdressedfamilydress and shoeshotlantern 4.Listen again and make a list of each festivals activities.Chinese Lantern Festival:_ _ Coming-of-Age Day:_ _ _ Rio Carnival:_ _guess riddles,see the colourful lanterns,watch the dragon or lion dances,eat yuanxiao girls do their hair and make-up
9、,wear traditional costumes,attend the Coming-of-Age ceremony,say congratulations,have a party wear carnival costumes,march along the streets,danceConversation 1Interviewer:Miss,congratulations on becoming an adult!You look amazing in your kimono.The bright colours are terrific!Girl:Really?Thats kind
10、 of you to say so.Thank you.Interviewer:Youre 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.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 t
11、he ceremony is over,are you going to celebrate the day with your family 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 it means being self-supporting and responsible for your actions and decis
12、ions,and.Fade out.Conversation 2Li 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 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:
13、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:Hmm.Youre right.Can you wait for me?Ill change right away.Carla:Sure.After a few seconds.Li Mei:Carla,how do I look
14、 now?Carla:Fantastic!Now lets go and enjoy this festival!Its going to be so exciting!Conversation 3Guide:Now,everyone,when we turn this next corner,you ll all have a real treat for the eyes.Man 1:Wow!These lanterns are amazing!Woman:Excuse me,Miss Lin.Can you tell me whats written on the pieces of p
15、aper?Are they wishes?Guide:Not exactly.Theyre 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 do during this festival?Guide:Oh,they can do many things.They can watch the dragon and lion dances,and also eat yuanxi
16、ao with their family.Yuanxiao is a kind of sweet dumpling.The Chinese word“yuan”means“family unity and happiness”.5.In pairs,discuss which of these festivals 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
17、,but Im not sure Id enjoy it in such hot weather.A:So which festival do you like best?B:I likeEXAMPLESpeakingA: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 lik
18、e best?B:I like the Coming-of-Age Day best.A:Why is that?B:Well,I think it would be neat to dress up in traditional costumes and attend a ceremony to mark becoming an adult.It is a special time,and so it would be nice to celebrate it with my friends and family.A:Thats true,but the Lantern Festival a
19、lso has its good points.B:What do you like best about it?A:Well,the lanterns are pretty cool to look at,and the dragon dances can be quite fun,but I like eating yuanxiao with my family most of all.Pronunciation1.Listen and read aloud the words or phrases to your partner.Pay attention to the change i
20、n the pronunciation of the red letters.1.duty,education 2.use,usually3.news,newspaper 4.is,issue5.last year 6.in bed7.those shirts8.as you see d dz z s z tm2.Listen to the following sentences,paying attention to the consonants in bold.How do their pronunciations change when they are read in the sent
21、ences.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 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.
