(
课件网) To understand the general idea of this passage. To compare the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western traditional festivals. To be able to introduce Chinese traditional festivals. Learning aims By L.Y Unit 3 festivals and customs Reading （Ⅰ） How can you learn about foreign customs and traditions Ways to learn about... Lead in Ways to learn about... Internet Tourist magazine Tourism programme Studying Abroad Travel Friends Travelling is a way to learn about other cultures. The travel journal (P30-31) below was written by Alex Zhang, a travel writer. He shares his experiences of some wonderful festivals around the world. Pre-reading Now let us follow his footsteps! Reading: Alex around the world India Video about wedding in India The Indian wedding a. The bride’s father led her to the bridegroom. b. The couple took seven steps. c. The celebrations began. d. The bridegroom arrived on a horse. e. The couple joined hands and walked around a fire. d a e b c time order Put the events in the correct order. While-reading Read and order Mind map for the Indian wedding eye-catching her father decorated white horse four seven promise Before the ceremony During the ceremony After the ceremony Place: _____ Clothes: _____ _____ Celebrations:_____ In a brightly decorated hotel room. Guests were dressed up in formal colorful clothes; bride wore a red silk sari. 8. Dancing. Was Alex good at dancing How do you know No, I know I have two left feet... and both of them hurt! How is the Indian wedding different from and similar to Chinese weddings you have been to Similarities Differences place of the wedding- hotel room plenty of guests guests’ dress bride’s dress dancing after the ceremony Discussion colors of wedding dressing Alex around the world Brazil Read the travel journal about the Rio Carnival (P31) quickly and put the events in the correct order. The Rio Carnival a. The group started marching down the street. b. Alex saw dancers and musicians standing in the street. c. Alex took his place in the crowd. d. The group jumped into action. e. The crowd passed many street stands. c b d a e Skimming ·26 February，Rio Carnival，Brazil excitement took his place were standing energetic twisted and turned cheer marching down danced caught up five Before the street party During the street party After the street party 14 Do we have a similar carnival in China No, but we do have many traditional festivals. Alex around the world Summary Date Place Feelings Events Elements of a travel journal While-reading What should be your attitude towards different customs or culture Try to understand and show respect for the customs and cultures that are different from yours When in Rome, do as Romans do. Summary Customs tells a man who he is, where he belongs, what he must do. ———Robert Anson Heinlein Customs tells a man who he is, where he belongs, what he must do. ———Robert Anson Heinlein ... ...
