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Unit 1
FESTIVALS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Listening
&
Speaking
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Train students’ ability to listen for relationships and detailed information;.
Train students’ ability to talk about Chinese festivals and celebrations;
Train students’ ability to promote and carry forward Chinese traditional festivals.
Look and discuss
1 What can you see in the photo?
2 What is the name of the festival and how do you celebrate it?
Phoenix flutes make music,
The moonlight flashes,
Fish and dragon lanterns whirl the whole night long. ——Xin Qiji
凤箫声动,玉壶光转,一夜鱼龙舞。《青玉案·元夕》 ——辛弃疾■宋
People are performing dragon dance(舞龙).
It describes the scene of the Chinese Lantern Festival. It marks the final day of the Lunar New Year(春节). Activities include visiting a lantern fair(逛花灯), guessing lantern riddles(猜灯谜) , watching the dragon dances, and eating yuanxiao or tangyuan, which symbolises reunion(团圆), harmony and happiness.
东风夜放花千树。更吹落、星如雨。宝马雕车香满路。
凤箫声动, 玉壶光转,一夜鱼龙舞。
蛾儿雪柳黄金缕。笑语盈盈暗香去。
众里寻他千百度。蓦然回首,
那人却在,灯火阑珊处。
青玉案 元夕
普天同庆
A thousand times I search for her in the crowd
And, suddenly turning my head,
Discover her where the lantern lights are dim.
Chinese Festivals
The Mid-Autumn Festival
The Double Seventh Festival
The Double Ninth Festival
Task I . Brainstorm some Chinese festivals.
Brainstorming
The Spring Festival
Tomb-sweeping Day
The Dragon Boat Festival
Foreign Festivals
Halloween
Thanks-giving Day
Christmas
Easter
Valentine’s Day
Apirl Fool’s Day
Task II . Brainstorm some foreign festivals.
Brainstorming
1)wear traditional costumes _______________
2)march along the streets _______________
3)attend the ceremony _________________
4)watch samba dance _________________
5) dress up in carnival costumes ______________
6)guess riddles _________________
7)receive congratulations from _______________
8)give performances _________________
9)visit a lantern fair_________________
Before-Listening
1. Read the phrases and write down the Chinese meaning.
观赏桑巴舞
游街/街头游行
着传统服饰
参加仪式
着狂欢服
猜谜语
收到祝福
参观灯会
进行表演
Let’s listen
1
3
2
_____ a tour guide & members of a tour group
_____ an interviewer & an interviewee
_____ a reporter & a tourist
_____ two friends
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2
3
Task I. Listen and write the order of the conversation next to the names of the festivals. Then match each conversation with the relationships between the speakers.
Coming-of-Age Day
成人节
Rio Carnival
里约热内卢狂欢节
Now, everyone, when we turn this next corner, you’ll all have a real treat for the eyes.
Miss
questions and answers
Carla/ Li Mei/You must be joking...
Coming-of-Age Day
1. do hair and _________
2. get__________
3. attend___________
4. have _________
“Being an adult” means being __________
and__________for your actions and decisions
make-up
a party
dressed
the Coming-of -Age ceremony
Let’s listen
Task II. Listen for the festival’s activities and symbolic meaning.
responsible
self-supporting
Conversation 1
Interviewer: Miss. congratulations on becoming an adult! You look amazing in your kimono. The bright colours are terrifie!
Girl: Really? That's kind of you to say so. Thank you.
Interviewer: You're welcome. Did it take you much time to get ready today?
Girl: Yes,actually. I spent hours doing my hair and make-up. and getting dressed. But it was worth it, because I wanted to look my best at the Coming-of-Age ceremony.
Interviewer: Oh. you look great! Now that the ceremony is over. are you going to celebrate the day with your family or friends?
Girl: Yes. I 'm going to meet my family soon, and we're having a party tonight.
Interviewer: So what does “being an adult” mean to you?
Girl: Well, I think it means being self-supporting and responsible for your actions and decisions, and ...[fade out]
Rio Carnival 1. join the_________
2. along the _______for hours
3. ______Samba
streets
parade
dance
Let’s listen
march
Conversation 2
Li Mei: I'm ready for Carnival, Carla. Shall we go and join the parade now?
Carla: You must be joking, Li Mei!That dress is too thick. Do you realise that it's 35℃ out there? Also,-we're going to march along the streets for hours and dance until midnight. You need to change.
Li Mei :OK. What should I wear?
Carla:Wear something light and cool. I also think you need to wear more comfortable shoes. It'll be too tiring to walk or dance for a long time in those shoes.
Li Mei:Hmm ... You're right. Can you wait for me? I'll change right away.
Carla:Sure.
Li Mei:Carla, how do I look now!
Carla:Fantastic! Now let's go and enjoy this festival! It's going to be so exciting!
Chinese
Lantern Festival 1. see the colorful _______
2. guess _________
3. watch _____________________
4. eat _____________________
The Chinese word “yuan”means “ _______________and _________ ”.
Yuanxiao or Tangyuan
lanterns
riddles
the dragon and lion dances
Let’s listen
happiness
family unity
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Conversation 3
Guide: Now, everyone. when we turn this next corner. you'll all have a real treat for the eyes.
Man I: Wow! These lanterns are amazing!
Woman: Excuse me, Miss Lin. Can you tell me what's written on the pieces of paper? Are they wishes?
Guide: Not exactly. They're riddles for people to guess. If you guess correctly, you can get a nice gift.
Woman: Oh. what a nice idea!What else can Chinese people do during this festival?
Guide: Oh, they can do many things. They can watch the dragon and lion dances, and also eat yuanxiao with their family. Yuanxiao is a kind of sweet dumpling. The Chinese word “yuan” means “family unity and happiness”
Let’s speak
In groups of four, choose one Chinese traditional festival, discuss it, and then give a presentation to the class. Use the example outline below to help you.
Symbolic picture Introduction
It falls on.../ It is celebrated on...
It originates from... / It dates back to...
We celebrate it by...
During this festival, people usually...
It symbolizes / means that...
It encourages people to...
As Chinese, we should...
Let’s speak
Symbolic picture Introduction
The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, June 22 this year.
It is a traditional festival in memory of Quyuan. To celebrate it, people usually eat zongzi, have or watch dragon boat racing and hang healthy herb on doors.
This festival gives us an opportunity to have a look at the great Chinese cultural heritage.
As the Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, let’s take the chance to enjoy and carry it forward!
Festivals When Activities
The Spring Festival The 1st day of the 1st lunar month set off fireworks, have New Year’s Eve dinner, paste Spring Festival Couplets
The Lantern Festival The 15th of the 1st lunar month watch lanterns, guess riddles, eat yuanxiao
Tomb-sweeping Day April 4th or 5th. sweep the tomb, fly kites, plant trees
The Dragon Boat Festival The 5th day of the 15th lunar month watch dragon boat race,
eat zongzi
The Mid-Autumn Festival The 15th day of the 8th lunar month worship the full moon,
admire the full moon,
eat moon cakes
Draw a Festival Poster
Select a festival that interests you.
Research the information about the festival you've chosen.
Use a creative software or draw by hand.
Your poster could include:
Title, Pictures, Time, Place, Ethnic minority group, Activities, Local festival food, Inspirational quotes...
Homework
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Festival
Mind-map: what?when?how?why?
how
things
we give/receive
food
activities
decorations
what
when
why
Suggested examples
Based on festival and celebrations,like activities, local festival food...
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