1、UNIT 1FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONSListening and SpeakingPhoenix flutes make music,The moonlight 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。Can you name some festivals and celebrations?the Spring Festivalthe Qingming Festivalthe Dragon Boat Fest
2、ivalthe Mid-Autumn FestivalChristmasHalloweenThanksgiving DayChinese Lantern FestivalTake place on the fifteenth day of the first month of the lunar year.On this day,people carry or display traditional paper lanterns and guess riddles.l成人节(Coming-of-Age Day)In our school,it is celebrated in junior y
3、ear.On that day,students wear traditional costumes to celebrate their new lives as adult.They are going to take responsibility for being full members of society.Rio Carnival(里约狂欢节里约狂欢节)Usually the carnival occurs in late February or early March.During this time,the streets are filled with march of p
4、eople,wearing colorful costumes and dancing the Samba.lanterncarnivalcostumedress(sb.)upmarchcongratulationcongratulateriddleceremonysambamake-upn.灯笼；提灯灯笼；提灯n.狂欢节；嘉年华狂欢节；嘉年华n.(某地或某历史时期的某地或某历史时期的)服装；戏装服装；戏装穿上盛装；装扮穿上盛装；装扮vi.&n.行进；前进；示威游行行进；前进；示威游行n.祝贺；恭喜祝贺；恭喜vt.向向(某人某人)道贺；道贺；(因某事因某事)为自己感为自己感到自豪到自豪n.谜语
5、；神秘事件谜语；神秘事件n.典礼；仪式典礼；仪式n.桑巴舞；桑巴舞曲桑巴舞；桑巴舞曲n.化妆品；性格；构成方式化妆品；性格；构成方式What do people do to celebrate festivals?wear traditional costumes dress up in carnival costumes visit a lantern fair march along the streets receive congratulations from.guess riddles attend the ceremony watch samba dance give perfor
6、mancesDiscuss：How can we judge the relationships between the speakers?How can we tell the relationships between the speakers?1.Whats the relationship between the speakers?A.Neighbors B.Boss and employee C.Doctor and patient 2.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Roommates B.Brother and si
7、ster C.Parent and child 3.Whats the relationship between the two speakers?A.Professor and student B.Salesman and customer C.Hotel manager and tourist.Listen and write the order of the conversations next to the names of the festivals.Then match each conversation with the relationship between the spea
8、kers below._ a tour guide and members of a tour group _ an interviewer and an interviewee_ a reporter and a tourist_ two friends3121233.Listen again and complete the sentences with the correct words.While-listening In Conversation 1,the woman is wearing_ colours.It took her a long time to do her hai
9、r 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 the _ show.brightdressedfamilydress and shoeshotlantern 3.Listen again
10、 and complete the sentences with the correct words.While-listening1.1.adultadult2.2.brightbright3.3.worthworth4.4.ceremonyceremony5.5.partyparty6.6.self-supportingself-supporting1.1.paradeparade2.2.jokingjoking3.3.3535度度c c4.4.midnightmidnight5.5.lightlight6.6.tiringtiring7.7.changechange8.8.fantast
11、icfantastic1.1.lanternslanterns2.2.riddlesriddles3.3.dancesdances4.4.happinesshappinessConversation 1Interviewer:Miss,congratulations on becoming an adult!You look amazing in your kimono.The bright colours are terrific!Girl:Really?Thats kind of you to say so.Thank you.Interviewer:Youre welcome.Did i
12、t 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 the ceremony is over.are you going to celebrate the day with
13、 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 decisions,and.fade outConversation 2Li Mei:Im ready for Carnival
14、,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:OK.What should I wear?Carla:Wear somcthing light and cool.I
15、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.Li Mei:Carla,how do I look now!Carla:Fantastic!Now lets go and enjoy this festival!Its going to be so exci
16、ting!statements,informal,closeConversation 3Guide:Now,everyone.when we turn this next corner,youll all have a real treat for the eyes.Man: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.Theyre riddles for
17、people to guess.If you guess 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 Ch
18、inese word“yuan”means“family unity and happiness”Discuss which festival attracts you the most and why.Coming-of-Age DayRio CarnivalChinese Lantern Festival Do hair and make up Wear traditional costumes Attend the ceremony Say congratulations Have a party Wear carnival costumes March along the street
19、s Dance samba Guess riddles See the colorful lanterns Watch the dragon or lion dances Eat yuanxiaoSpring festival Christmas Day Mid-Autumn Festival Watch Spring Festival Gala Set off fireworks Big dinner;receive lucky money/.Decorate Christmas trees enjoy the warm atmosphere/.Admire the moon Eat moon cakes/.A:I think _.After all,_!B:I love _,but _.A:So which festival do you like best?B:I like_.A:Focus on the activities
