1、Unit 1Festivals around the worldWorkbook必修三Listening1.Look at the picture below.What festival do you think these pictures are about?Listen to this conversation between Chen Bin and his American friend,Joey.What is the main topic of their conversation?The main topic of the conversation is about the m
2、eaning of Easter and some of its traditional customs.Listen to the conversation again and take notes to fill in the following chart.Easter In which season?Who celebrates?The reason for the festival?springChristians around the worldStory about Jesus coming back to life.On which day of the week?What t
3、hings represent Easter?Sunday Hot cross buns,eggs,bunnies,liliesTalking P41Chinese festivalsLunar New Year-the 1st day of the 1st Lunar monthlucky moneyreuniondragon dancesstreet activityfireworksfestoon lightingHappy New Year to you.恭贺新年。Best wishes for the holidays and happiness throughout the New
4、 Year.恭贺新禧,万事如意。Peace all year round.Wishing you prosperity.May all your wishes come true.Safe trip wherever you go.When does the Spring Festival usually take place?What do you do to celebrate it?What special food do you eat?What is the origin of the Spring Festival?Why is the Spring Festival such a
5、 big holiday in China?Useful expressions:Li Mei and Carla are talking on the phone.Carla is asking some morequestions about Spring Festival.A:Li Mei,when does the Spring Festival usually take place?B:Well,the date is a little different every year,but it usually happens at the end of January or the b
6、eginning of February.A:What do you usually do to celebrate it?SampleB:My whole family gets together-my grandparents,all my aunts and uncles,and all my cousins.We usually talk about what weve done in the past year.Then we cook a lot of food.A:What special food do you eat?B:We almost always make and e
7、at dumplings.Thats the most traditional Spring Festival food.A:What is the origin of Spring Festival?B:Well,there are several old stories about Spring Festival.In old Chinese stories,there was a monster named Nian who would come into towns at the end of the year and frighten people.Sometimes he woul
8、d eat them.At some point,people discovered that the monster Nian was frightened of loud noises and the colour red.They began to put red paper on their doors and set off firecrackers.It became the tradition to do this every year to frighten the monster away from the town.A:Wow!Thats an amazing story!
9、Why isSpring Festival such an important holiday in China?B:I guess its like Christmas in Western countries.Its the most important family holiday all year.Answer keys to exercise 1 on page 421.dress up2.turn up3.set off4.took up5.get offUsing words and expressions 6.look up7.packed up8.makeup9.blew u
10、p10.put up1.obvious2.sadness3.agricultural4.in memory ofAnswer keys to exercise 2 on page 425.independence6.arrival7.feasts8.clothing1.那照片让她想起淹死在海里的爱人，她哭了。当她走出房间时，尽管已拭去了泪水，但仍掩盖不住脸上的悲伤。(remindof;drown;weep;wipe;sadness)The photo reminded her of her lover who had drowned at sea,and she swpt.Although s
11、he had wiped all her tears away when she came out of the room,she could not hide the sadness on her face.Answer keys to exercise 3 on page 422.多年来，这位身居墨西哥的老人日夜梦想着回到自己的祖国。（Mexico;day and night）For many years this old man who lives in Mexico has been dreaming day and nightabout going back to his homel
12、and.3.这位精力旺盛的诗人也没有能够找出这些词的起源。(energetic;poet;origin)4.我们又见面时，他为自己没有信守诺言而向我道歉，并希望我能原谅他。(keep ones word;apologise;forgive)The energetic poet could not find the origins of the words.When we met again,he apologized to me for not having kept his word and asked me to forgive him.5.根据专家们的预测，他会荣获今年金鸡奖的最佳男演员
13、奖。(prediction;award;rooster)6.很明显，他在尽力屏住呼吸。(obvious;hold ones breath)It was obvious that he was trying to hold his breath.According to experts prediction,he will win the best actor at the Golden Rooster Award this year.7.如果你没有获得夜间泊车许可，就不可能在此停车。（parking;permission）8.下周举行的大会是为了几年他们的祖先100多年前来到这个村庄。(tak
14、e place;in memory of;ancestor;arrival)The meeting that will take place next week is in memory of their ancestors arrival in the village one hundred years ago.If you havent got a night parking permission,you cant park your car here.A:Hes ten years old,but he still _ read!B:You _ be serious!A:The door
15、 is open.Someone _ have come in while I was out.B:Really?You _ call the police immediately!cantcantmustmustUsing structuresAnswer keys to exercise 1 on page 43A:_ I have a look at my test scores?B:Of course,but be prepared!You _ not like what you see!A:Thanks for inviting me!I _ come,but I have some
16、 housework to do first!B:Well,just ask me!I _ come over and help me.Maymaycouldcould1.He must be lying!/He cant be telling the truth!2.I should give the money to her./I could ask the bus driver to wait a moment./I might call out to her and tell her to wait./I would tell the bus driver what happened
17、and have him decide.Answer keys to exercise 2 on page 433.May I have a look at it?/Could you get it for me,please?/Would you mind getting it for me?4.Ill meet you at the school gate at 5:30,OK?/Shall we meet at 5:30 at the school gate?Answer keys to exercise 2 on page 43Answer keys to exercise 3 on
18、page 43The curve of a persons hand,between the thumb and the forefingerThe numeral 6,written sidewaysThe backside of a taxis front passenger seatTwo pencil sharpeners next to each otherA pencilThe tip of a straw for drinking yogurtThe points of a pair of scissorsThe middle section of its spoonWinter
19、 carnival in QuebecReading TaskThe Quebec Carnival is probably the most well-known North American winter event,and has been popular since the beginning of the 20th century.Quebec City is situated on the St Lawrence River.The winter climate is very severe,and at carnival time people must dress very w
20、armly and cannot stand around and watch the parades for long.It is similar toHarbin in climate and also has ice sculpture competitions that are very popular.The carnival has a very energetic atmosphere,as people take part in various kinds of races and competitions.Why is the temperature so low in Qu
21、ebec?Dogs are used in cold climates because they can run on top of the snow,which horses cannot/because they have very thick fur which keeps them warm.They are also very strong/do not eat grass and grain as horses and cattle do/can be fed on meat/do not eat too much.1.Why do you think that dogs are
22、used to pull sleds in the cold climates?Read the passage and then answer the following questions:2.Which activity at the Quebec carnival do you think would be the most fun?Why?Students give their own answers.Probably the canoe race through the ice would be the most dangerous.3.Which activity at the
23、Carnival do you think would be the most dangerous?Why?5.If you had to draw a poster for the Carnival,what things would you put on the poster?4.If you could go to the Quebec Carnival,what would you do or see?Why?Students give their own answers.Students give their own answers.6.What would you wear if
24、you went to the Carnival?Name three things.I would wear a thick/warm coat/jacket/hat/gloves/mittens/boots/underwear/scarf/socks.City Similarity Difference Harbin Quebec ice sculpturesicesculpturesSnowboarding competitions,canoe races,dog-sled racesSnow sculptures,skiing,skating and other activities
25、just for fun,but not part of the festivalCompare what you know about Harbin with Quebec.1.Listen to the tape.Then write the festival name for each picture below.1.Mothers Day2.Valentines Day 3.Well Dressing Festival4.Easter5.Cherry Blossom FestivalListening Task2.Listen again and then answer the fol
26、lowing questions.1.What is the focus of the acitivty during the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan?Going out to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms.2.Besides soft clay,what kinds of things are used to make well-dressings in Derbyshire?3.Why are Easter lilies a common symbol of Easter?Flowers,nuts,seed
27、s and other things.Because their clean,white beauty is a reminder of new life.4.Why are flowers used on Valentines Day and Mothers Day?In which other festivals do you think flowers are used for the same reason?To show love to someone special.People might give flowers on Fathers Day,Teachers Day or other special days for the same reason.HomeworkCollect as much information about festivals as possible.
