1、Unit 3 Festivals and customsUnit 3 Festivals and customs To understand the general idea of this passage.To compare the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western traditional festivals.To be able to introduce Chinese traditional festivals.Learning aimsHow can you learn about foreign cus
2、toms and traditions?Ways to learn about.Lead inWays to learn about.InternetTourist magazineTourism programme Studying AbroadTravelFriendsTravelling is a way to learn about other cultures.The travel journal(P30-31)below was written by Alex Zhang,a travel writer.He shares his experiences of some wonde
3、rful festivals around the world.Pre-readingNow let us follow his footsteps!Now let us follow his footsteps!Reading:Alex around the worldIndiaThe Indian weddinga.The brides father led her to the bridegroom.b.The couple took seven steps.c.The celebrations began.d.The bridegroom arrived on a horse.e.Th
4、e couple joined hands and walked around a fire.Read for detailsaedcbtime order 1.What was the bride wearing at the Indian wedding?2.What were the Indian couples promises about?The promises were about how they were going to support each other and live together happily.She was wearing an eye-catching
5、red silk sari.What did Alex think of the Indian wedding?Use details in the travel journey to support your opinion.I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime.He found it romantic,impressive and extraordinary.A few made a deep impression on me.The customs that followed were anything but ordinary
6、.It was very romantic.What are the differences and similarities between Chinese and Indian wedding ceremony?India Chinaplaceguestsbride and bridegroomcustomsa brightly decorated hotel room at home or a restaurant hundreds of guests in formal colourful clothesfriends and relatives,not as many as in I
7、ndia wearing an eye-catching redsilk sariwearing a white wedding dress or traditional red costumeson a beautiful white horsein an expensive carThe couple joined hands and walked around a small fire four times and tool seven steps together by the fire.The couple serve tea to both parents.Parents give
8、 new couple red packets.The couple show gratitude to guestsMind map for the Indian weddingeye-catchingherfatherdecoratedwhite horsefoursevenpromiseBefore the ceremonyDuring the ceremonyAfter the ceremonyPlace:_Clothes:_ _Celebrations:_In a brightly decorated hotel room.Guests were dressed up in form
9、al colorful clothes;bride wore a red silk sari.8.Dancing.Was Alex good at dancing?How do you know?No,I know I have two left feet.and both of them hurt!(He was really not good at dancing.)Video about weddings dancing in India Critical readingWhat is your attitude to foreign customs and traditions?Res
10、pectful 尊敬的尊敬的 Toleranttlrnt adj.宽容的宽容的Critical krtkladj.批判的批判的What is your attitude to Chinese customs and traditions?TraditionalProud Protectiveprtektv保护的保护的 Lets enjoy some pictures about different weddings in different areas.Alex around the worldBrazilRead the travel journal about the Rio Carniv
11、al(P31)quickly and put the events in the correct order.The Rio Carnivala.The group started marching down the street.b.Alex saw dancers and musicians standing in the street.c.Alex took his place in the crowd.d.The group jumped into action.e.The crowd passed many street stands.cbdaeSkimming crowdSamba
12、 AvenuecrowdDancers&bandcrowdcrowdPart 2 Rio Carnival 世界上不少国家都有狂欢节(Carnival)，最著名的三大狂欢节有巴西里约热内卢狂欢节、意大利威尼斯狂欢节和法国尼斯狂欢节。其中要数巴西里约热内卢狂欢节(Carnival do Brasil or Rio Carnival)最具盛名。狂欢节标志性的变装活动和假面舞会源于教徒使用面具和伪装戏弄嘲笑统治阶级。狂欢节源于宗教，是教徒们在40天的大斋期(禁酒禁肉禁娱乐)开始之前的放纵；现在，宗教的色彩不如以往浓重。狂欢节确切日期并不固定，通常在2月至3月初举行，有的国家为期4天，有的为期数星期。
13、节日期间通常会举办各色宴会、舞会、庆典、游行等活动。3.Why did Alex go to a street party?4.What did Alex see and smell as he passed the street stands?He saw an ever-growing sea of people,iceboxes of soft drinks and beer,and smelt roasted meat.To experience the spirit of the Rio Carnival for himself.To see is to believe.眼见为实。眼
14、见为实。Read“carefully and answer questions5.What does Alex think of the Rio Carnival?Use some adjectives.crazy grand amazing unforgettable colorful hot exciting Use details in his journal to support your idea.No wonder people from Rio for this happy occasion.The group.The Carnival current carried us th
15、rough the,dancing all the way.Iceboxes of soft drinks and beer lined the narrow streets,and the smell of roasted meat as we passed of street stands.I was so caught up in the party fever that I hardly noticed!The bright colors and lively music were still.26 February，Rio Carnival，Brazilexcitementtook
16、his placewere standingenergetictwisted and turnedcheermarching downdancedcaught upfive Before the street partyDuring the street partyAfter the street party26Do we have a similar carnival in China?No,but we do have many traditional festivals.Alex around the worldFill the blanks and answer the questio
17、n.1.The first travel journal is about _.2.The second travel journal is about _.Alexs unforgettable experience of the Indian wedding.Alexs amazing first day in Rio during the CarnivalWhat do they have in common?1.Why should we still need to observe traditional festivals nowadays?Discussion They are a
18、 source of national pride and culture heritage,which can help shape national identity and spread knowledge about national history and pass down on virtues to next generation.2.What should be your attitude towards different customs or culture?Try to understand and show respect for the customs and cul
19、tures that are different from yours.When in Rome,do as romans do.Further readingWhat elements should be included in a travel journal?Whats the most important part of a travel journal?DatePlaceFeelingsEventsFurther-readingBesides weddings and festivals,what other elements are an important part of a c
20、ountrys customs and traditions?Make a list and describe them.funeral ritualshonoring new lifetable mannersAt traditional Chinese funerals,people wear white.In Western countries people usually wear black.In China,a celebration is held when a baby turns one month old and this is traditionally the time
21、 when the baby is formally introduced to the extended family and friends.According to Chinese customs,no one should sit down or begin to eat before the host or guest of honour has done so.Post-readingPracticeRead“carefullyAlex is going to visit Spain soon.He is reading an introduction to La Tomatina
22、 online.Complete the introduction with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box below.B1B1 La Tomatina is an annual tomato fight festival celebrated in the small town of Buol in eastern Spain,where it has been a(n)(1)_ since the 1940s.On the last Wednesday of August,people from all over
23、 the world fill this small town for this special(2)_.In the morning,thousands of(3)_ tourists start to line the narrow streets.There is a sense of excitement(4)_ At around 11 a.m.,the tomato trucks make their(5)_ and stop in the town centre.Once the fight begins,the crowd rush to the trucks to pick
24、up tomatoes and throw them at each other.People(6)_ the fight for about an hour,and by the time it finishes,around 150,000 kilograms of tomatoes cover Buol.No wonder fire engines are needed to wash the streets after the fight the town looks like it has been(7)_ with red paint!Luckily,the acid in the
25、 tomato helps make everything really clean.If you plan to visit Spain in August,you should definitely take the opportunity to join in this crazy festival.It is sure to leave a deep(8)_ on you.Keep your stuff close and stay away from vehicles.Also,be sure to wear old clothes lets just say you will no
26、t wear them again!occasion,impression,decorate,in the air,tradition,entrance,merry,be caught up intraditionoccasionmerryin the airentranceare caught up indecoratedimpressionThe travel journal uses some country names and related adjectives.Look at the examples and complete the table below.Then think
27、of more words of this type.B2CountriesRelated adjectivesCountriesRelated adjectivesCountriesRelated adjectivesAustraliaEgyptRussiaBrazilBrazilianGreeceSpainCanadaIndiaIndianSwedenAustralianCanadianEgyptianGreekRussianSpanishSwedishThe travel journal about Alexs experience at the Rio Carnival uses th
28、e method of contrast to describe the scenes before and during the street party.Find the sentences in the travel journal and use contrast to describe the scenes before and during a dragon boat race.B3Learn this Contrast is a method of organization with which a writer highlights the differences betwee
29、n two people,places,things or ideas.Using contrast often draws the readers attention and makes the description more vivid and interesting to read.I could see a group of around 20 Brazilian dancers and a band in fancy costumes standing in the street.Some of them carried flags,which blew in the wind.T
30、he crowd waited with excitement.(page 31,para.2)Contrast in the textThen there was an explosion of bright colours and lively music,and the group jumped into action.The band started playing an energetic samba beat,the dancers twisted and turned,and the crowd began to cheer,clap and sing.The whole gro
31、up started marching down the street.The Carnival current carried us through the ever-growing sea of people,dancing all the way.(page 31,para.3)StaticDynamicThe beautifully coloured dragon boats sat alongside each other on the still water with their crews ready,oars in hand.A large holiday crowd had
32、gathered by the lake to watch the dragon boat race.Silence settled over them as the starter raised his gun.The crack of the gun broke the tension and the crowd exploded into cheers and screams of encouragement.The loud beats of drums were ringing in their ears as the boats sped away across the lake.
33、A sampleUse contrast to describe the scenes before and during a dragon boat race.Assuming you were Alex,your friend Tom in Rio wants to know how Chinese celebrate the spring festival,write a letter to him to introduce it.Dear Tom,Delighted to know that youre interested in the spring festival,Id like introduce it to you.Firstly,with a long history,the spring festival falls on the _ day of the _ lunar month.Moreover,_.Last but not least,_.If there is anything else you want to know,please write to me soon.Yours,Alex
