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Section
第 3 课 时 (1a~2e)
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B
Unit 2 I think that mooncakes
are delicious!
Learning Goals
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单词:dinosaur, mushroom, togetherness, happiness, lunar,
riddle, celebration, firework, gather, custom, involve,
crowd, bottom, dust, couplet, eve, express, reunion, smell,
breeze, picnic, coming
短语:take place, count down, set off(sth.), sweep sth. out,
the beginning of, have ... in common, connect with
句型:宾语从句
能读懂文章中的隐含意义
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Watch the video and tell what it is about.
Warming Up
It’s about customs of Chinese Spring Festival.
Wu Ming and his family had a wonderful Spring Festival holiday.
Now he wants to share some traditional customs about Spring Festival with you.
Family Reunions
Chinese New Year customs
Red Envelopes
Posting Couplets
Fireworks and Firecrackers
Lion and Dragon Dances
Match the pictures with the words.
1a
1. ______ Chinese dragon 2. ______ dinosaur
3. ______ tangyuan 4. ______ mushroom house
d
b
a
c
6
Jane met Wu Ming and wanted to know about his holiday.
Hi, Wu Ming! Did you enjoy the holiday?
Hey, Jane! Yes, it was great. My family went back to Zigong in Sichuan Province, and we spent the Spring Festival there.
4. Jane really hopes that she can go to the __________
______________ one day.
5. We eat tangyuan or ___________ during the Lantern
Festival. They are a __________ of togetherness and
happiness in the family.
Zigong
Lantern Fair
yuanxiao
symbol
1. Where did Wu Ming spend the Spring Festival?
2. What interesting thing did Wu Ming do during
the Spring Festival?
He spent the Spring Festival in Zigong, Sichuan Province.
He went to the famous Zigong Lantern Fair.
Listen and answer the questions.
1b
1c Listen again and fill in the blanks.
1. Jane thinks the mushroom house is __________, and she
wonders whether people could stay there for the night.
2. There were many ____________ lanterns and Wu Ming thinks
they were the ____________ favorite part.
3. The Chinese dragon is about ___________ long and it can
change __________.
cute
dinosaur
children’s
1c
48 meters
colors
Now, let’s read.
Jane: Hi, Wu Ming! Did you enjoy the holiday?
Wu Ming: Hey, Jane! Yes, it was great. My family went back to Zigong in Sichuan Province, and we spent the Spring Festival there.
Jane: Did you do anything interesting?
Wu Ming: Yes, we went to the famous Zigong Lantern Fair.
Jane: Wonderful! Have you got some photos?
Wu Ming: Yes, let me show you!
enjoy sth.
show sb. sth. = show sth. to sb.
go back to
Jane: Oh, this mushroom house is so cute. I wonder whether people
could stay there for the night.
Wu Ming: Probably not.
Jane: Oh wait, what’s that? A dinosaur?
Wu Ming: Correct. There were many of them. I think the dinosaurs are the children’s favorite part of the fair.
Jane: Wow, what a beautiful Chinese dragon! It’s so big.
后接if或whether引导的宾语从句,常用来表示一种委婉的请求或疑问
What+a/an+adj.+n.+主语+谓语+(it is)!
Wu Ming: Yes, it’s about 48 meters long, and it can change colors.
Jane: That’s amazing! I really hope I can go to this lantern fair one day.
Wu Ming: I think you should. This lantern fair happens every year.①
Jane: Great! Maybe next year. … Is this a photo of your family?
Wu Ming: Yes, we took it on the last day of the Spring Festival celebrations.
hope (that) + 句子
hope to do sth.
Click to learn more!
Jane: What’s that you’re eating?
Wu Ming: Tangyuan. They are similar to yuanxiao in the northern part of China, and we eat them during the Lantern Festival.
Jane: Wow! They look tasty.
Wu Ming: Yes, they are delicious! They’re also an important symbol of togetherness and happiness in the family.
be similar to
1d Discuss the traditions and activities for the Lantern Festival with a partner.
What else do you know about the Lantern Festival?
Oh, I know it’s one of the most popular festivals in China and it falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month.
1d
What do you like about this festival?
I think it’s great fun to solve the riddles.
1. This lantern fair happens every year.
happen v. 出现,发生
◉ sth.+happen+地点/时间,表示“某地(某时)发生了什么事”。
※The party happened at my friend’s house last Saturday.
聚会上周六在我朋友家举行。
◉ sth. happen to sb.,表示“某人出了某事(常指不好的事)”。
※I hope this doesn’t happen to that child.
我希望这不会发生在那个孩子身上。
Language points
◉ sb. happen to do sth.,表示“某人碰巧做某事”。
※Tom happened to find a lost puppy on his way home.
汤姆在回家的路上碰巧发现了一只走失的小狗。
◉ It happens/happened that+…,表示“碰巧或恰巧发生某事”。
※It happened that I was out when you rang me up.
你给我打电话时,我正好不在。
【注意】
◉ happen为不及物动词,不能用于被动语态;
◉ happen为短暂性动词,不能与表示一段时间的状语连用;
◉ happen一般用来强调某事发生的偶然性,如要表示事先安排 或有准备的事情或活动,则不能用happen,而要用take place。
How does your family celebrate New Year? Name some customs. Which one is your favorite?
· Posting couplets
· Setting off fireworks
· Wearing new clothes
· Watching the Spring Festival Gala
· Making dumplings
· Having New Year’s Eve dinner
2a
Read the text and find out which countries’New Year
celebrations are mentioned.
2b
New Year Celebrations around the World New Year is a wonderful time when family and friends come together to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one. People all around the world celebrate the New Year with music, special food, and fireworks, though the celebration may take place at different times.
In the UK, many people gather in London on December 31 to see the famous Big Ben clock tower and count down to midnight. Research suggests that millions also watch it on TV. At midnight they sing Auld Lang Syne, a traditional Scottish song to remember friends and family.
In the US, people have similar customs. A famous tradition involves the dropping of a big ball in New York's Time Square. Huge crowds gather to watch, and when the ball reaches the bottom, everyone wishes each other "Happy New Year!”
The Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, holds great importance in China. People sweep out dust from their houses, hang couplets, set off fireworks, and enjoy lion or dragon dances. One very important custom is that people will all try to return home and enjoy the family dinner on the eve of the Spring Festival. Grandparents, parents, and children gather to eat delicious food and express best wishes for the whole family. This reunion shows that family is hugely important in Chinese culture.
In Egypt, people celebrate Sham El-Nessim in April to mark the beginning of spring. The name of the festival means "smelling the breeze”. At this time, the weather becomes brighter, and the flowers and trees begin to show their colors. People paint eggs as symbols of new life and new beginnings. They also go out and enjoy picnics, dance, sing, and watch plays in the theater.
Although New Year festivals are different all over the world, they have one thing in common. In almost every country, people believe that it is a special time to connect with their family and friends and show hope for the coming year.
Read the text and find out which countries’ New Year
celebrations are mentioned.
The text mentions New Year celebrations in the UK, the US, China, and Egypt.
1. though the celebration may take place at different times. 尽管庆祝活动可能在不同的时间举行。
◉ take place 表示“发生;进行;举办”,一般指非偶然
性事件的发生;happen 作“发生;碰巧”讲,一般用
于偶然或突发性事件。
※ Great changes have taken place here during the past ten
years. 在过去的 10 年里,这里发生了很大的变化。
※ Maybe something unexpected happened.
也许有什么意想不到的事情发生了。
Language points
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wish hope
辨析:hope 与 wish
①wish to do sth.
②wish+that从句(指不易实现的愿望)
③wish sb. to do sth.
④wish sb.+n. 祝福……
⑤wish n. 祝愿 (可数名词)
① hope to do sth.
② hope+that从句(指较易实现的愿望)
③ I hope so.我希望如此。
I hope not.我希望不是那样。
④ hope n. 希望(不可数名词)
2. Huge crowds gather to watch, and when the ball reaches the bottom, everyone wishes each other “Happy New Year!”
※I wish to travel to China someday.
我希望有一天能去中国旅行。
※Steve wishes that he could speak fluent Chinese.
史蒂夫希望他能说一口流利的中文。
※They wish him to arrive on time for the meeting.
他们希望他准时到达参加会议。
※I wish you success in your new job.
我祝愿你在新工作中取得成功。
※Tina made a wish before blowing out the candles on her birthday cake.
蒂娜在吹灭生日蛋糕上的蜡烛之前许了个愿。
※ I hope to finish the project by next week.
我希望在下周之前完成这个项目。
※Andy hopes that he will get good grades.
安迪希望他能取得好成绩。
※—Will the weather be nice tomorrow?
—I hope so.
※—Is the test going to be very difficult?
—I hope not.
※Despite the challenges, there is still hope for a better future.
尽管面临挑战,但仍然有希望创造更美好的未来。
—明天天气会好吗?
—我希望如此。
—考试会很难吗?
—我希望不会。
3. The name of the festival means "smelling the breeze”. 这个节日的名字意为“闻风”。
◉smell 作名词时,意为“气味”。smell 也可作动词,当
意为“发出……的气味;闻起来”时,常作连系动词,其
后跟形容词作表语。当意为“闻到”时,其后常接名词。
※ The air was filled with the smell of flowers.
空气中弥漫着花香。
※ The flowers smell nice. 这些花儿闻起来真香。
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connect v. (使)连接;联结
◉ connect A to/with B
※The teacher connected the new concept with real-life examples to help
students understand.
老师将新概念与现实生活中的例子联系起来,帮助学生理解。
◉ connect A and B 把A和B连接起来
※The new software connects the database and the user interface smoothly.
新软件将数据库和用户界面流畅地连接起来。
4. In almost every country, people believe that it is a special time to connect with their family and friends and show hope for the coming year.
◉ connect sth. (to sth.) (使计算机)连接(到互联网或计算机网络)
※Please connect the printer to the computer.
请把打印机与计算机接通。
◉ connect sth. up (to sth.)/connect up (to sth.) 将……(与电源、气等)连接起来,接通
※The researcher connected up the two computers.
研究人员把两台计算机连接起来。
Match each paragraph with its main idea.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
A. People around the world celebrate New Year,
but at different times.
B. New Year celebrations around the word have
something in common—they involve friends
and family.
C. The Spring Festival is the most important
festival for Chinese people.
D. In the UK and the US, celebrations take place
around midnight on New Year’s Eve.
E. In Egypt, Sham El-Nessim marks the
beginning of spring.
A
D
C
E
B
2c
New Year Celebrations
Country Time Activity
Complete the table with the information from the text.
the UK
the US
on December 31
Huge crowds gather to watch the dropping of a big ball in New York’s Time Square, and when the ball reaches the bottom, everyone wishes each other “Happy New Year!”
· people gather in London to see the famous Big
Ben clock tower and count down to midnight
· sing Auld Lang Syne at midnight to remember
friends and family
on December 31
2d
New Year Celebrations
Country Time Activity
China
Egypt
in April
celebrate Sham El-Nessim in April to mark the beginning of spring
· sweep out dust from their houses, hang couplets,
set off fireworks, and enjoy lion or dragon dances
· return home and enjoy the family dinner
on the eve of the Spring Festival
Use your own words to introduce a New Year festival to a partner.
No, what’s it about?
Hey, have you heard about the Lunar New Year festival?
That sounds interesting! Are there any special traditions?
It’s a huge celebration marking the start of the lunar calendar year. People clean their homes to sweep away bad luck, decorate with red lanterns, and have big family feasts. They also give red envelopes with money to children for good luck.
2e
That’s fascinating! Thanks for sharing.
Yes, there are! People often set off fireworks to scare away evil spirits and watch traditional lion and dragon dances. It’s a time for family reunions and honoring ancestors.
Ⅰ.根据汉语提示写出单词。
1. (2024四川改编)Last weekend, all of us went for a ___________(野餐) except Tom because he was ill.
2. (2024内蒙古改编)Lucy wants to ___________(表达) her thanks to her English teacher at the graduation ceremony.
3. The ____________(庆祝活动) of the city’s anniversary was marked by a grand parade and various festivities.
picnic
express
celebration
Practice
4. In many cultures, it is a ___________(风俗) to exchange gifts during the holiday season.
5. The project will ___________(包含) several stages, including research, development, and testing.
6. A large ___________(人群) of fans waited outside the concert hall for hours before the show began.
crowd
involve
custom
7. She used a duster to clean the ___________(尘土) off the old bookshelf.
8. The poem ended with a ___________(对联) that beautifully summed up the theme of love.
9. The family ___________(团圆) brought together relatives from all over the country.
reunion
couplet
dust
Ⅱ.完成句子。
1. (2024江苏连云港)中国空间站的快速Wi-Fi帮助宇航员轻松地与地球上的人联系。
The fast WiFi on China’s space station helps astronauts ____________ ________ ________ on Earth easily.
2. (2024黑龙江改编)在国际博物馆日庆祝活动期间,举办了许多活动。
During the International Museum Day celebration, many activities _______ _______.
take place
connect
with people
3.尽管他们来自不同的国家,但他们有一个共同点:他们都喜欢足球。
Even though they come from different countries, they _______ _______ _______ _______ _________: they both love soccer.
4. 我写了一张卡片,衷心祝愿她在新工作中取得成功。
I wrote a card to ________ _______ _______ _______ for her success in the new job.
5. 我们开始倒计时,直到除夕午夜钟声敲响。
We began to _______ _______ the seconds until the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve.
have one
thing in common
express my best wishes
count down
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