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Learning Objectives
By studying this unit, you are expected to:
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You’ve been a great help.
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learn how to organize a farewell party;
develop skills for talking about festivals and customs, parting and saying farewells, expressing compliments and congratulations and proposing toasts;
apply skills to socializing occasions.
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A. You are going to hear fi ve statements about American parties. Listen carefully and write down the names of the parties.
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a baby shower
a bachelor party
a house-warming party
a block party
a slumber party
a farewell party
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1.It is to celebrate the expected birth of a child by presenting gifts to the mother.
2.It is held for a man shortly before he enters marriage, to celebrate his “last night of freedom”.
3.It is a party held soon after moving into a new residence. It is an occasion for the hosts to present their new home to their friends, and for friends to give gifts to furnish the new home.
4.It is a crowded party in which many members of a single community congregate, either to observe an event of importance or simply for mutual enjoyment.
5.It is an overnight party of girls who are dressed in nightclothes and pass the night talking.
6.It is held when someone is leaving the area, and it’s a good way to thank him/her who has given a lot of help and support.
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B. Discuss the following questions.
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Susan is talking about the coming Spring Festival with Michael.
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迈克: 你好,苏珊。近来好吗?
苏珊: 你知道,春节就快到了,所以我很忙。
迈克: 春节?就是中国的农历新年,是吗?
苏珊: 是的。
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Learn it and use it!
Exercise 1: Can you name some traditional Chinese festivals? Can you name some major American festivals?
Traditional Chinese festivals
•Spring Festival
Major American festivals
•Christmas
The Lantern Festival
Thanksgiving Day
The Tomb-sweeping Festival
Valentine’s Day
The Dragon Boat Festival
April Fool’s Day
The Double-Seventh Festival
Halloween
Mid-Autumn Festival
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