外研版（2019） 必修第二册 Unit 2 Let’s celebrate Starting out (课件21张PPT+视频+音频)

Unit 2 Let's celebrate! P1 Starting out honour dragon lunar poet harvest decoration v. 向……表示敬意 n. 龙 adj. 月球的 n. 诗人 n. 收成 n. 装饰物 Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately. Words and Expressions freedom participate vote regardless inequality n. 自由，自由权利 v. 参加，参与 v. 投票，表决 adv. 不管，不顾 n. （社会上的）不平等 Words and Expressions 1. What festivals are metioned in the video? 2. Why do people celebrate these festivals? Watch and say Can you list other festivals? Watch the video again and check your answers! Traditionally, it was a chance to give thanks for a good harvest. It is also a time for families to get together for a big dinner. It is celebrated mainly in North America, in October or November. go Ready? Thanksgiving Day Read and Guess Read the festival descriptions and guess what festivals are mentioned. They are held in memory of Qu Yuan, a poet and statesman in Ancient China. Eat Zongzi, have dragon boat race. The celebrations take place in China on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Dragon Boat Festival Freedom Day It celebrates the end of racial inequality in the country. It is held every year on 27 April to celebrate South Africa's first fully-participated elections in 1994, in which everyone was allowed to vote regardless of skin colour. May Day It is a festival to celebrate the start of summer, with celebrations held across Europe and in parts of North America. People prepare decorations with flowers and dance around maypoles. Complete the sentences. ______________ is to celebrate the harvest. ______________ is to celebrate a season. ______________ is to celebrate an event. __________________ is to honour a person. Dragon Boat Festival Freedom Day Thanksgiving Day May Day What are other festivals of each type? What are other reasons to celebrate a festival? Mid- Autumn Day It falls on the 15th day of the 8th month according to the Chinese lunar calendar. It takes its name from the fact that it is always celebrated in the m