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2、around the worldUnit 1Unit 1How many festivals do you know both in and out of China?FESTIVALSNational DayChristmasThanksgiving DayMid-Autumn FestivalValentines Day Dragon Boat FestivalTeachers DaySpring FestivalHalloweenArmy DayEaster April Fools DayLantern FestivalTomb-Sweeping DayThe Spring Festiv

3、alwdress in colorful clothing/ dress upwlucky money in red paper(壓歲錢壓歲錢)wlet off/set off firecrackers/fireworks(放鞭炮放鞭炮)wa get-together feast (團圓飯團圓飯)wLion/ dragon danceswReadingReadingFestivals Festivals and and CelebrationsCelebrations The ancient people neednt worry about their food.2. Halloween i

4、s a festival intended to honour the dead.3. To honor the great poet Qu Yuan, people celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. 4. Mid-Autumn Festival is held to celebrate the end of autumn.5. Easter celebrates the birth of Jesus.T or FT or FscanningReading Comprehension IThis passage is an exposition (說明文)

5、 . It has a clear structure.（6 paragraphs)1. Origins of Festivals2. Festivals of the Dead3. Festivals to Honour People4. Harvest Festivals5. Spring Festivals6. Why people like festivals and holidays1._6._ReadReadto get detailed to get detailed informationinformationDetailed ReadingDetailed ReadingOr

6、igins of FestivalsOrigins of Festivals todays festivals:ancient festivals:They are: Obon Day of the dead and Halloween.Festivals of the DeadFestivals of the Dead1.Why are such holidays held?2.Find more information about the three festivalsName: Date Activities:Obon (盂蘭盆節(jié)盂蘭盆節(jié))Float paper lanterns(燈籠）

7、燈籠）, go to clean g_ and light i_as well as l_ and also play m_.ravesampsncenseusicin Japanin AugustName: countries: Activities:Date: Day of the Dead(亡靈節(jié)）亡靈節(jié)）Mexico Eat food in the shape of skulls and cakes with “bones”They offer food flowers and gifts to the deadEarly NovemberName: countries: Activi

8、ties:Date: HalloweenUS & Europe Dressing upTrick or treatOct.31It is now a happy festival,especially for children清明時節(jié)雨紛紛，路上行人欲斷魂。清明時節(jié)雨紛紛，路上行人欲斷魂。借問酒家何處有，牧童遙指杏花村。借問酒家何處有，牧童遙指杏花村。-唐代詩人杜牧唐代詩人杜牧 Tomb-Sweeping Day/The Qingming FestivalTomb-Sweeping Day/The Qingming FestivalAprilFestivals to Honour Pe

9、opleFestivals to Honour PeopleColumbus Day is _ Christopher Columbus.A national festival on October 2 is held in India to honor Mohandas Gandhi, who helped _ Indias _ from Britain. The Dragon Boat Festival is held to _ QuYuan.honorgainin memory of independenceHarvest & Thanksgiving Harvest &

10、 Thanksgiving FestivalsFestivalsPeople will _ on these festivals1.2.3.decorate churches and town hallsget together to have mealswin awards for their farm produceMid- Autumn Festivaladmire the moon enjoy mooncakes a family get-togetherSpring FestivalsSpring FestivalsWhat do people usually do at sprin

11、g festivals? At spring festivals, people usually have dances, carnivals and other activities to celebrate the end of winter and the coming of spring.EasterTo celebrate the return of Jesus from the dead and the coming of spring and new life Easter is a symbol of rebirth and hope. Easter eggs Flowers

12、, especially lilies is the seasonal symbolhareCherry Blossom Festival (March 15- April 15)甘地紀(jì)念日甘地紀(jì)念日1.Oben2.the Day of the Dead3.HalloweenJapanMexicoWestern countries 1.the Dragon Boat Festival2.Columbus Day3. a national festival to honor Mohandas GandhiChinaAmericaIndia1.Harvest and Thanksgiving fe

13、stivals2.mid-autumn festivalsEuropean/western countriesChina and Japan1.The Spring Festival2.Easter3.Cherry Blossom FestivalChinaSome western countriesJapanfoodworkvisitsingingwatching TVfruitmemory Why do people like festivals?dress upfamily togetherfestivalfestivalFestivals and _ of all kinds _ _

14、_ everywhere since ancient times. Most ancient festivals would celebrate the _ of cold weather, _ in spring and _ in autumn. Todays festivals have many origins, some _, some seasonal, and some for _ people or _. Some festivals are held to _ the dead or satisfy the _ in case（以免）（以免） they might return

15、 either to _ or to do_, while other festivals are held to honor famous people , such as the _ _ _in China and Columbus Day in America. Harvest and Thanksgiving festivals are happy events, for which people are _because the food is _ for the winter and the _work is over. And the most _ and important f

16、estivals are the ones that look forward to the end of winter and to the _ of spring, such as the _ New Year in China. Some Western countries have very exciting _, which _ _ forty days before Easter. People love festivals, which let us enjoy _, be proud of our _ and _ our work for a little while.cele

17、brationshave been heldendplantingharvestreligiousspecialeventshonourancestorshelpharmDragon Boat FestivalgratefulgatheredagriculturalenergeticcomingLunarcarnivalstake placelifecustomsforgetSkimmingReading Comprehension I How many types of festivals are mentioned in the passage? A. Three. B. Four. C.

18、 Five. D. Six.2. The beginning of festivals of the dead is related to _. A. religion B. seasons C. special people D. hunting Dont forget “Ancient festival”3. At festivals people can do all the following except _. A. forget their work for a little while B. enjoy life C. travel around the world D. be

19、proud of their customs 4. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage? A. Carnival and Columbus Day. B. Halloween and Spring Festivals. C. Thanksgiving Festivals and Obon. D. Valentines Day and Fools Day.A. The ancient people always worry about their food.B. Halloween is a festival intend

20、ed to honour the hero.C. To honor the great poet Qu Yuan, people celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. D. Easter celebrates the birth of Jesus.5. Which of the following is right? Group WorkGroup WorkWork in groups and create your own festival and then report it to the class.Name of the festivals:Date:

21、Meaning:Why it is celebrated:How it is celebrated: 1.Peace Day no fighting or conflicts are allowed. People learn and talk about peace. 2.Happiness Day People must only do things that will make others happy. People Learn about happiness.Examples: Useful expressions In my opinion, the new holiday sho

22、uld be a . The festival will be celebrated on . People will celebrate it by . I believe we should . I think it is a good idea because . If we do this, we can. HomeworkHomework Read the text again and underline some important phrases and difficult sentences.2. Write an short passage to introduce the

23、festival you have created. Thank you.Thank you.Useful expressions In my opinion,the new holiday should be a . The festival will be celebrated on . People will celebrate it by . I believe we should . I think it is a good idea because . If we do this, we can. Read the following sentences:1. In my opin

24、ion, we should have nothing to hide and no fear of open discussion. 2. I believe we should all laugh more.3. I dont think its necessary to drink so much coffeeFools DayApril 1stCan you name these festivals?Spring FestivalDragon Boat FestivalChristmas Carnival in Brazil (February 21-23)FESTIVALNew YearNational DayChristmasThanks