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课件网) Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious! Section B (2a-2e) Free talk What do you know about New Year 2a the Chinese Spring Festival 春节 What customs (n. 风俗;习俗) do you know dumpling(s) 饺子 hang couplet(s) 贴春联 set off firework(s) 放烟花 sweep out dust from their houses 除尘/大扫除 lucky money 压岁钱 enjoy lion or dragon dances 欣赏舞狮/舞龙 celebrate v. 庆祝 Read the text and find out which countries' New Year celebrations are mentioned(被提到). the UK and the US China Egypt 埃及 2b A. People around the world celebrate New Year, but at different times. B. New Year celebrations around the world have something in common—they involve friends and family. C. The Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese people. D. In the UK and the US, celebrations take place around midnight on New Year's Eve. E. In Egypt, Sham El-Nessim marks the beginning of spring. Match each paragraph with its main idea. 2c Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 Para. 5 2b Complete the table with the information from the text. New Year Celebrations Country Time Activity the UK the US China Egypt December 13 December 13 the eve of the Spring Festival in Apirl Gather in London to see the famous Big Ben clock tower and count down to midnight. Sing Auld Lang Syne. A tradition involves the dropping of a big ball in New York's Time Square.... People sweep out dust from their houses, ... People paint eggs as symbols of new life... New Year is a wonderful time when family and friends come together to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one. People all around the world celebrate the New Year with music, special food, and fireworks, though the celebration may take place at different times. Para. 1 (按计划)发生 eg: The sports meeting will take place tomorrow. In the UK, many people gather in London on December 31 to see the famous Big Ben clock tower and count down to midnight. Research suggests that millions also watch it on TV. At midnight they sing Auld Lang Syne, a traditional Scottish song, to remember friends and family. In the US, people have similar customs. A famous tradition involves the dropping of a big ball in New York's Time Square. Huge crowds gather to watch, and when the ball reaches the bottom, everyone wishes each other “Happy New Year!” Para. 2 gather v. 聚集；集合 together adv. 在一起 倒计时 v. 包含；牵涉 n. 人群；观众 n. 底部；最下部 adj. 底部的 at the bottom 在底部 from top to bottom 完完全全 The Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, holds great importance in China. People sweep out dust from their houses, hang couplets, set off fireworks, and enjoy lion or dragon dances. One very important custom is that people will all try to return home and enjoy the family dinner on the eve of the Spring Festival. Grandparents, parents, and children gather to eat delicious food and express best wishes for the whole family. This reunion shows that family is hugely important in Ch ... ...
