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课件网) Let’s celebrate Book2 Unit2 Period1 Festivals 1 Hanami The Rose Festival The Mid-Autumn Day The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival The New Year To get together To have a birthday party To celebrate something happy Warming up. 1 Why do people celebrate To have a festival What festivals are mentioned in the video Why do people celebrate these festivals Viewing. Watch the video and answer the questions. 1 What festivals are mentioned in the video Why do people celebrate these festivals Hanami The rose festival The Mid-Autumn Day The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival The New Year Hanami Viewing. Watch the video and answer the questions. 1 What festivals are mentioned in the video The rose festival The Mid-Autumn Day The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival The New Year When Where Spring Summer Autumn Winter Winter Japan Bulgaria China China China Why do people celebrate these festivals Throughout the year, people around the world celebrate _____ to express_____. the changing seasons their appreciation of nature Throughout the year, people around the world celebrate the changing seasons to express their appreciation of nature. As spring approaches, the whole of Japan turns a shade of pink. It is time for hanami, which in English means flower viewing. People picnic under the cherry trees and admire the blossoms for the few short days before they fall to the ground. Read and recite the underline sentences. 1 In Bulgaria, people welcome summer by celebrating the rose festival. Traditionally, the festival begins with rose picking. During the parade that follows, rose growers sing and dance to express their joy at the harvest. A rose queen is selected every year to represent the unique beauty of these fragrant flowers. Read and recite the underline sentences. 1 Mid autumn day in China is also known as the moon festival. At that time of year, the moon is at its roundest and brightest, making it a symbol of unity in Chinese culture. That's why people in China regard the day as an occasion for family reunions. They gather with their families and eat mooncakes while enjoying the site of the full moon at night. Read and recite the underline sentences. 1 Winter is just right for the Harbin international ice and snow festival, the world's biggest winter festival of its kind. It presents various colorfully lit sculptures and buildings made from ice and snow. Each year, up to 15 million visitors come to join the cool celebrations in this magical world of ice. Read and recite the underline sentences. 1 After midwinter, the days start getting longer and people celebrate the New Year when the clocks in different countries reach midnight. The celebrations may vary, but they all mean one good luck for the 4 seasons ahead. Read and recite the underline sentences. 1 Thanksgiving May Day Freedom Day Dragon Boat Festival 2 Festivals Read the festival descriptions and complete the senten ... ...
