(课件网) 2.1 Chinese festivals and holidays Towards the end of this unit study, you will be able to： know more about festivals and holidays around the world； talk about traditional Chinese festivals； understand customs and celebrations in different cultures. The greatness of a culture can be found in its festivals. ———Siddharth Katragadda 一种文化的伟大之处可以从其节日中窥见。 ———悉达尔斯·卡特拉加达 1 What festivals and holidays come to mind when you see the following pictures？ National Day the Spring Festival the Mid-Autumn Festival the Lantern Festival 2 Listen to the conversation and tick the festivals and holidays mentioned. Danny： Hi，Li Ming. I am working on a project about festivals and holidays around the world. I′m going to write about Chinese festivals and holidays. I think I know quite a few! Li Ming： Really What Chinese festivals do you know？ 致力于;从事 相当多;不少 Danny： I know about the Spring Festival，the Lantern Festival，the Dragon Boat Festival，the Mid-Autumn Festival，and the Double Ninth Festival. Li Ming： Good for you. You really did your research! Those are traditional Chinese festivals. Which festival do you like best？ [形容词] 成双的;两倍的;双人的 [名词]研究;调查 Danny： I like the Spring Festival best. I love eating dumplings. And I like the fireworks. Li Ming： That′s a popular choice! I like to have fun with my family and friends during the Festival. Do you know other festivals or holidays Danny： Hmm... I′m not sure. 玩得高兴;过得愉快 Li Ming： Let me help you out. We have Labour Day，National Day… Oh，by the way，next week is National Day. I will have a seven-day holiday starting from October 1. I plan to go to Tian′anmen Square to watch the flag-raising ceremony. Danny： That sounds like a fantastic plan! 七天的 [动词]开始 计划/打算做某事 [名词]仪式，典礼 □Spring Festival □New Year′s Day □Lantern Festival □Women′s Day □Dragon Boat Festival □Labour Day □Teachers′ Day □Mid-Autumn Festival □PLA Day □National Day □Double Ninth Festival □Children′s Day □Mother′s Day □April Fool′s Day □Father′s Day □Christmas Day □Tomb-sweeping Day □Thanksgiving 3 Listen to the conversation again and answer the questions. A What project is Danny working on B What′s Danny′s favourite Chinese festival Danny is working on a project about festivals and holidays around the world. His favourite festival is the Spring Festival. C In what month does this conversation take place D What is Li Ming′s plan for National Day In September. In September. 4 Listen to the dialogue and write true (T) or false (F). Wang Mei and Li Lin are talking about their homework. A Wang Mei′s favourite festival is the Spring Festival. ( ) B Li Lin likes the Mid-Autumn Festival because it is a popular choice. ( ) C Li Lin′s lunar birthday falls on the Mid-Autumn Festival. ( ) 5 Work in groups. Interview your classmates about their favourite festivals. What festiv ... ...
