(
课件网) Unit 3 Festivals and customs Welcome to the unit & Reading Customs tell a man who he is, where he belongs, what he must do. --Robert A. Heinlein 风俗习惯告诉一个人他是谁， 属于哪里，必须做什么。 --罗伯特·安森·海因莱因 Part 01 Welcome to the unit Do you know these festivals 春 节 Chinese New Year Do you know these festivals 圣 诞 节 Christmas Merry Christmas！ Some festivals you may not know. Holi is a Hindu festival that has been celebrated since ancient times. The Holi Festival is celebrated as a way to welcome in spring, and also is seen as a new beginning where people can release all their inhibitions and start fresh. It is said that during the Holi Festival, the gods turn a blind eye, and it’s one of the few times extremely devout Hindus allow themselves to let loose. They open up and enjoy each other’s company, take time to dance and party, and throw their cultural norms to the side. Holi Festival 印度洒红节，又称“胡里节” Festivals can tell us a lot about the cultures of different countries. Watch the video and finish the following exercises. Festivals can tell us a lot about the cultures of different countries. Watch the video and finish the following exercises. Yi Peng Lantern Festival is celebrated in Chiang Mai, Thailand as a way to _____ _____. Midsummer’s Day is celebrated in Sweden for people to _____ _____. The Day of the Dead, which lasts _____, is a festival in Mexico for people to _____ _____. let bad memories go and make a wish for the future for three days remember loved ones who are no longer alive hold parties, singing and dancing around a midsummer pole Festivals can tell us a lot about the cultures of different countries. Watch the video and finish the following exercises. 1. What Chinese festivals are similar to each of the three festivals in the video 2. What other festivals around the world do you know about Yi Peng Lantern Festival (清迈天灯节) Midsummer’s Day (瑞典仲夏节) The Day of the Dead (墨西哥亡灵节) The Lantern Festival (元宵节) The Dragon Boat Festival (端午节) Ching Ming Festival (清明节) Pre-reading Part 02 Travelling is a way to learn about other cultures. The travel journal below was written by Alex Zhang, a travel writer. He shares his experiences of attending an Indian wedding and the Rio Carnival. Before you read the travel journal, think about the following questions: How can you learn about foreign customs and traditions Travelling to different countries Making friends with foreigners Searching information on the Internet While-reading Part 03 10 January, a wedding ceremony, India Part 01 Skim the first travel journal and choose the correct answer. 1. Who led the bride through the rows of seats to her husband Her father. B. Her mother. C. Her friend. D. Her brother. 2. Why did the couple take seven steps together by the fire A. To bring them good luck. B. To make different promises. C. To make them warm. D. To receive good wishes f ... ...
