1、UNIT 1FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS语篇类型1.论说文:WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?2.应用文:日记;3.新媒体语篇:网络论坛跟帖;4.其他类型:音频、视频、图片、食谱等语言知识语音英语语音里常见的同化现象主题词汇节日活动:lanterncarnivalmarchcongratulationriddleceremonysambarange from.to.gatherfeaturedecoratetypicalcommercialoccasionatmosphereeveenvelopeChristmas carolfireworkg
2、o offrepresentwrestleset offmomenttentweddingclap 节日饮食:pumpkinpuddingmashed potatoesroast turkeypot节日服装:costumedress(sb)upmake-upfancyrobe graceabsolutelybrief节日起源:originreligionreligiousharvestagriculturalagriculturecropfade awayreflectbelieffaithlunar eagle团体或个人:figuremediumthe mediaautonomousregi
3、onbranch情感描述:after alljoyjoyfulgratitudegratefulsignificantevilin spite ofmerry Merry Christmas!pleasedto be frankinnerrespecthorribletake advantage of语言知识语法动词-ing形式作定语和表语语篇描写节日经历的记叙文的语篇结构和语言特点语用表达情感:It was fantastic!Thats amazing.It was great to.How wonderful!It was great fun!Im really happy that.H
4、ow exciting!Its very exciting.Im pleased to.文化知识了解不同文化背景下形成的不同民族的节日、风俗习惯及其内涵和意义;比较中外传统节日的异同,尊重和包容文化的多样性语言技能1.能够根据说话人的表达方式和表达内容辨别说话者之间的人际关系;2.能够正确识别主题句,抓住段落大意;3.能够在描述节日经历时准确表达自己的情绪;4.能够在看视频的过程中有选择地记录所需信息;5.能够写一篇有关节日经历的记叙文学习策略1.在语境中学习词汇和语法;2.将本单元所学到的知识运用到写作中并进行反思评价Section Listening and Speaking.在括号里写出
5、黑体部分在句中的含义1.The 15th day of the first lunar month is the Chinese Lantern Festival.People always make all kinds of lanterns()to celebrate it every year.All kinds of activities are organised,such as guessing lantern riddles(),Yangko dances,lion dances,and setting off fireworks.2.An actors or performer
6、s costume()is a set of clothes he wears while he is performing.3.I offer my warmest congratulations()to you on receiving the first prize of the Olympic English Competition for the middle school students.4.We hold a flag-raising ceremony()every Monday in our school.5.All the girls in our class dresse
7、d up()to take part in the New Years party.6.To our surprise,the little girl can both waltz(跳华尔兹舞)and do the samba().7.Normally she wore little make-up(),but this evening was clearly an exception,because she would attend her best friends wedding.8.Dont blame him for breaking that vase;after all(),he
8、is a child.答案：1.灯笼;灯谜 2.戏装 3.祝贺 4.仪式5.穿上盛装 6.桑巴舞 7.化妆品 8.毕竟;别忘了.补全下面的对话 (一)A.They give chocolate in return.B.On that day,boys are supposed to give roses to their sweethearts.Li Hua:What do people usually do on Valentines Day?Tom:1._Li Hua:What will the girls do?Tom:2._答案：1.B2.A (二)A.Guess what I hav
9、e bought.B.Dont you remember its March 8th today?Its Womens Day.C.Tulips!Great!Thank you very much,my lovely son!D.A pair of leather gloves?Jim:Mum,I have something for you today.Mum:What for?Jim:1._Mum:Oh,Ive really forgotten it.Jim:2._Mum:A silk scarf?Jim:No.Mum:3._Jim:No.Look!Tulips!Mum:4._答案：1.B
10、2.A3.D4.CPre-listening:Look and say.Look at the pictures on page 2 of the textbook and answer the following questions.1.What can you see in Picture A?_2.What are the girls wearing in Picture B?_3.Whats the girl doing in Picture C?_I can see many people and lanterns.They are wearing the“furisode”,a l
11、ong-sleeved kimono(“振袖”和服).The girl is singing and dancing crazily.4.Whats your favourite festival?Can you say something about it?My favourite festival is the Mid-Autumn Day.The Mid-Autumn Day is a traditional festival in China.Almost everyone likes to eat mooncakes on that day.Many people who live
12、far away from home usually go back to have a family reunion.How happy it is to enjoy the mooncakes while watching the full moon with family members!While-listening:Listen and write.1.Listen to the three conversations one by one and finish Exercises 2,3 and 4 on pages 2 and 3 of the textbook.2.Listen
13、 to the three conversations again and fill in the blanks according to your listening.A.Chinese Lantern FestivalB.Coming-of-Age DayC.Rio Carnival 答案：BCAPost-listening:Speak and play.1.(应用实践)Suppose you are Li Hua.Please introduce Chinese Lantern Festival to your American friend according to the notes
14、 you made during your listening.2.(迁移创新)Fill in the blanks according to the situation,and role-play with your partner.(Situation:The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming.Li Hua meets his friend Jack.Jack=ALi Hua=B)A:Nice weather,isnt it?It sure was hot last week.B:Im glad it is getting cooler as we are int
15、o autumn now.The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming.A:Whats that?B:It is a traditional Chinese holiday.A:When is it?B:_.A:Whats the meaning behind this holiday?B:Well,it is said to have originated from making a sacrifice to the moon goddess.However,_.A:How will you celebrate it?Let me guess.you get toget
16、her to eat,right?B:Ha-ha.youre finally getting the hang of it!_.A:I hear that there are so many different kinds of fillings in moon-cakes.And _.B:Yes.Would you like to go to my house with me?_.A:Thats great.Thank you!答案：1.Chinese Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival.It is celebrated on
17、 the fifteenth day of the first month of the lunar year.Chinese Lantern Festival is one of the biggest holidays in China.Lanterns are made in the shape of different animals,vegetables,fruits and many other things.On Lantern Festival people go outside to have a look at the lanterns and guess the ridd
18、les on the lanterns.Perhaps you can see some wonderful folk performances like the dragon and lion dances.People also eat yuanxiao with their family during this festival.2.It falls on the 15th day of the eighth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar nowadays the full moon just represents the g
19、athering of friends and familyOur family will enjoy mooncakes and admire the beautiful full moon togetherthey are all very deliciousWe can celebrate the festival togetherPronunciation:Listen and repeat.以下是一些常见的语音同化规则:1./t/changes to/p/before/m/,/b/,or/p/:best man,put back,test paper2./d/changes to/b
20、/before/m/,/b/,or/p/:good morning,good boy,gold plate3./n/changes to/m/before/m/,/b/,or/p/:on Monday,in Britain,pen pal4./t/changes to/k/before/k/or/:short cut,fat girl5./d/changes to/before/k/or/:hard copy,good girl6./n/changes to/before/k/or/:tin can,golden gate7./s/changes to/before/or/j/:dress s
21、hop,nice yacht8./z/changes to/before/or/j/:these sheep,Wheres yours9./changes to/s/before/s/:fourth season,earth science【探究训练】1.朗读下列单词或短语,并写出画线部分的发音education/issue/this year/last year/those young men/in case/ten girls/this ship/has to/have to/答案：/d/t/s/f/2.朗读下面的句子或对话,注意音的同化现象,并写出画线部分的发音Is she?/Im gl
22、ad to meet you./Does she speak English?/Of course she does./Did you see him?/What brings you here?/Has your friend come?/答案：/t/,/f/d/如何判断对话者之间的关系?在听力过程中要注意称呼语,捕捉关键词及人物的语气。1.透露说话人身份的关键词仔细辨认对话中的称呼语以及与职业相关的词,抓住关键词进行判断。可能的关系关键词Husband and wifedear;darling;sweetheartShop assistant and customersize;colour
23、;discountDoctor and patienttrouble;check;painTeacher and studentprofessor;subject;homework2.透露地点/场合的关键词听力中的关于地点或场合(即语言环境)的关键词也有助于判断说话人之间的关系。如果对话中出现store,那么对话双方有可能是店员和顾客。3.对话双方的语气听力中,注意说话人之间的语气尤为重要。朋友之间对话语气一般比较随意,而上下级或师生之间等一般比较正式。你知道get the hang of 的含义吗?学习一下吧!get the hang of 找到窍门1.Gradually you will get the hang of learning English.慢慢地,你会掌握学英语的门道。2.You will get the hang of it.你会找到窍门的。3.I told you youd get the hang of it.我跟你说过你会掌握要领的。常见的前后两个音的同化现象:(1)/s+j/(2)/z+j/(3)/t+j/t/(4)/d+j/d/
