1、发生n.美；美人n.&vt.&vi.收获；收割take placebeautyharvestWords andExpressionsRead after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately.To learn about the variety of events and festivals that are celebrated in ChinaTo learn more about some important foreign festivalsTo learn to talk about or make an introductio
2、n of the festival you are interested inQingming Festival/Tomb-sweeping FestivalSpring FestivalChinese Valentines Day Mid-autumn DayDragon Boat FestivalLantern FestivalSpeak out the Chinese festivals as quickly as possible.P1Work in groups.Discuss and complete the table about the festivals.Mid-Autumn
3、 FestivalWhat festival is it?When does it take place?What does it celebrate?What do people do at that time?It falls on the 15th day of the eighth Chinese lunar month.eat mooncakes,watch the full moonwith family and friends,visit family members the harvest,the reunion Ask and AnswerQingming Festival/
4、Tomb-sweeping Day praying to the ancestorsIt falls on April 4/5/6 each year.sweep the tombs pray before the ancestors offer food,tea,wine,chopsticks,joss paper(纸钱)to the ancestors What festival is it?When does it take place?What does it celebrate?What do people do at that time?the end of winter,arri
5、val of spring,Lunan New Year,reunion with family and relativesIt falls from the eve of the lunar New Year to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.give money in red paper to children see dragon dances eat fish,prawns and dumplings,visit family membersWhat festival is it?When does it take place?
6、What does it celebrate?What do people do at that time?Spring Festivalthe memory of the beloved poet Qu YuanIt falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month.eat zongzi watch dragon boat races throw rice wrapped in reed leaves into water in memory of Qu YuanWhat festival is it?When does it take place?Wh
7、at does it celebrate?What do people do at that time?Dragon Boat FestivalNational Day the founding of the Peoples Republic of China in 1949It falls on October 1.take time off work;travel to visit family members or make a family tripWhat festival is it?When does it take place?What does it celebrate?Wh
8、at do people do at that time?Between March 22 and April 23(春分月圆后的第一个星期天)make nests for bunnies paint/decorate the eggs join in the Easter ParadeEaster复活节Different countries have different festivals.How much do you know about the following foreign festivals?What festival is it?When does it take place
9、?What does it celebrate?What do people do at that time?the resurrection of Jesus(耶稣复活)from the dead April Fools Day愚人节Play a joke on othersApril 1to be able to laugh at a joke against yourself 开得起玩笑to laugh about sth.that is serious or should be taken seriously 将(正经事)当作玩笑It is the ability to take a
10、joke,not make one,that proves you have a sense of humor.What festival is it?When does it take place?What do people do at that time?What festival is it?When does it take place?What does it celebrate?What do people do at that time?Halloween万圣节前夜 Make a Jack-O-Lantern Trick or treatOctober 31rememberin
11、g the deadWhat festivals are they?When do they take place?What do they celebrate?What do people do at that time?It falls on the 2nd Sunday in May.It falls on the 3rd Sunday in June.Mothers DayFathers Day send cards/presents/flowers to parents cook breakfast for parents and send them presentsthanks f
12、or parents love and careThanksgiving Day感恩节have a turkey dinner with family membersIts celebrated on the 4th Thursday in November.What festival is it?When does it take place?What does it celebrate?What do people do at that time?thanks for a plentiful harvest Christmas圣诞节 send cards/presents to each
13、other have a Christmas dinner decorate Christmas treesDecember 25What festival is it?When does it take place?What does it celebrate?What do people do at that time?the birth of Jesus Christ There is another important festival Carnival.Do you know anything about it?When to celebrate?generally during F
14、ebruaryHow to celebrate?a public celebration and/or parade combining some elements of a circus,masks and public street partyWhere to celebrate?in Europe and AmericaThe Notting Hill carnival英国诺丁山狂欢节Time:in AugustPlace:in LondonActivities:dance with West Indian music;eat Jamaican foodone of the bigges
15、t street festivals in EuropeCarnivals are held in different countries.And they have different traditions and features.Can you list some famous carnivals?Say something about them.the carnival in Rio巴西里约热内卢狂欢节Time:in FebruaryPlace:in RioActivities:street parades;dancing;non-stop samba music day and ni
16、ghtthe worlds largest,hosting approximately two million participants per daythe carnival in Venice意大利威尼斯狂欢节Time:in FebruaryPlace:in VeniceFeature:wear masksEnjoy a piece of video and get its feature.foodfunvisit have a good restholidaymemoryWhy do people like festivals?dressing upfamily togetherfest
17、ivalWhat festivals or celebrations do you have in your city or town?What part of a festival do you like best the activities,the music,the sights,the food or the people who visit?DiscussionTips:My favourite is I like best.I prefer I enjoy/like Choose one of your favourite festivals and introduce it t
18、o your group members.Discussion译一译节日祝福语May the warmest wishes,happy thoughts and friendly greetings come at Christmas and stay with you all the year through.让温馨的祝愿、幸福的思念和友好的祝福，在圣诞佳节来到你身边，伴你左右。Mom,thank you so much for not only giving birth to me but also teaching me how to be a good man.No matter wh
19、at will be in the future,I will always love you!妈妈，感谢您赐给了我生命，是您教会了我做人的道理。无论未来怎么样，我都会永远爱您！Seasons greetings and sincere wishes for a bright and happy New Year!献上节日的问候与祝福,愿你拥有一个充满生机和欢乐的新年。Homework1.Look up the new words and expressions of the Reading in the dictionary.2.Preview the Reading:FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS
