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Lesson 1Lesson 2Extended ExercisesCheckpointAgendaUNIT GOALS1.Find out about an interesting holiday2.Describe a holiday or celebration3.Explain holiday traditions4.Write about a holiday or a traditionLesson 1Lead-inListeningSpeakingReadingWriting333Lead-inSitcom:I Want a Large WeddingExercise AExercise B3Exercise AMatch the person with his or her ideas about wedding Match the person with his or her ideas about wedding according to what you hear.according to what you hear.A.a large wedding B.a small weddingC.an outdoor weddingD.an indoor wedding E.contemporary musicF.traditional music1.Bob wants2.2.Cheryl wantsExercise B T F1.Bob and Cheryl are planning their honeymoon.2.They ask Marie for her opinions.3.Cheryl has a lot of relatives who want to come to the wedding.4.Marie thinks getting married indoors is romantic.5.Marie suggests two cakes and two kinds of music.Check whether each statement is true(T)or false(F).Check whether each statement is true(T)or false(F).ListeningPart 1 A Korean HolidayPart 2 Find Out About a HolidayPart 3 What Is the Occasion?Part 4 Holiday CelebrationNew WordsPhrases and ExpressionsProper Names3333Part 1 A Korean HolidayListen to a conversation and fill in the blanks with what you Listen to a conversation and fill in the blanks with what you hear.hear.MAYA:Wow!That dress Su-min is wearing is spectacular.1._?MIN-JIN:Chuseok.The dress is called a hanbok.MAYA:Did you say“Chuseok”?Whats that a holiday?MIN-JIN:Thats right.2._.It takes place in September or October each year.MAYA:Oh yeah?What does everybody do?MIN-JIN:3._.The airports and train stations are mobbed with passengers,and the roads are impossible.It takes hours to get anywhere.MAYA:Every countrys got at least one holiday like that!What was the occasionIts a Korean harvest celebrationWe get together with our relativesPart 2 Find Out About a HolidayListen to the conversation and then answer the following Listen to the conversation and then answer the following questions.questions.1.What is the holiday mentioned in the conversation?_2.What kind of holiday is it?_3.How do people celebrate it?_Easter.Its a religious holiday.They usually eat a large meal together.Part 3 What Is the Occasion?Listen to the passage and check whether each statement Listen to the passage and check whether each statement is true(T)or false(F).is true(T)or false(F).T F1.He spent 10 days in Tahiti for honeymoon.2.He got married in September.3.They have been friends since childhood and the bride threw the banquet to her.4.They are talking about a luxurious wedding.Part 4 Holiday CelebrationPassage 1 Wedding RingPassage 2 Descriptions of HolidaysPassage 3 Thanksgiving Day33Passage 1 Wedding RingListen to the passage and circle the letter that best completes Listen to the passage and circle the letter that best completes each sentence.each sentence.1.Ancient Egyptian grooms gave their brides _.A.money to buy a ring B.money shaped like a ring C.a ring for every finger2.A wedding ring is a symbol of _.A.eternity B.a circle C.love without end3.Most people wear their wedding rings _.A.on the both hands B.on the fourth finger C.close to their hearts4.A ring that fits too loosely symbolizes _ to some people.A.a perfect fit B.jealousy C.not enough carePassage 2 Descriptions of HolidaysListen carefully to the descriptions of holidays.Write the Listen carefully to the descriptions of holidays.Write the type of holidays and what people do to celebrate them.type of holidays and what people do to celebrate them.Type of holidays What do people do to celebrate?Mardi Gras(U.S.)Bastille Day(France)Tsagaan Sar(Mongolia)religiouswear costumes,have a paradehistoricaldance in the streets,eat all kinds of food,military parades,fireworksseasonalwear new clothes,clean every corner of their house,make traditional food,give giftsPassage 3 Thanksgiving DayListen to the passage and check whether each statement is Listen to the passage and check whether each statement is true(T)or false(F).true(T)or false(F).T F1.People celebrate Thanksgiving Day on Thursday.2.Americans spend a lot of time preparing special food on Thanksgiving Day.3.Thanksgiving Day is a religious holiday.4.People usually return from gatherings on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.New Words bouquet n.花束 bride n.新娘 carelessness n.不关心 eternity n.永恒 groom n.新郎 jealousy n.妒忌 joyous adj.充满快乐的，使人高兴的 lunar adj.阴历的 military adj.军队的 observance n.（对节日的）纪念，庆祝 reunion n.聚会 solemn adj.庄严的，隆重的 unbelievable adj.难以置信的 vein n.血管，静脉Phrases and Expressionsget together with 与相聚，团聚remind somebody of 提醒某人shopping season 购物季节Proper NamesBastille Day 巴士底狱日(7月14日，法国国庆日)Catholic 天主教的Chuseok 秋夕（韩国中秋节）Easter (耶稣)复活节Lent 四旬斋Mardi Gras 四旬斋前的最后一天Mongolia 蒙古Mongolian 蒙古的Tahiti 塔希提岛Tsagaan Sar(White Moon)白月（蒙古新年）SpeakingThe Harvest Moon FestivalConversation ModelConversation Pair Work3Conversation ModelRead and listen.Read and listen.A:I heard theres going to be a holiday.B:Thats right.The Harvest Moon Festival.A:What kind of holiday is that?B:Its a seasonal holiday that takes place in autumn.People spend time with their families and eat moon cakes.A:Well,have a great Harvest Moon Festival!B:Thanks!Same to you!Rhythm and intonation practiceConversation Pair WorkRole-play a conversation with a visitor to your country.Role-play a conversation with a visitor to your country.Exchange information about holidays.Start like this,or Exchange information about holidays.Start like this,or create a new conversation.create a new conversation.A:I heard theres going to be a holiday next _.B:Thats right._.A:What kind of holiday is that?B:_.Continue the conversation in your own way.ReadingTopic PreviewText AText BVocabulary ExerciseVocabulary Activity333Topic PreviewLook at the Look at the pictures.Which pictures.Which traditions are you traditions are you familiar with?familiar with?Which ones Which ones would you like to would you like to know more know more about?about?Text ATextComprehension Check3Text ARead the article,then do the comprehension check.Read the article,then do the comprehension check.On the fourth Wednesday of August,about 3 000 people gather in the Spanish town of Bunol,approximately 50 km west of Valencia,for the biggest food fight in the world.The food fight is called“La Tomatina,”and the tradition goes back more than 60 years.It began on a Wednesday in August of 1945 when a fight broke out between two people in the town square.Other people were quickly involved in the fight.Some people took tomatoes from a nearby vegetable stand and started throwing them.Soon everyone was throwing them.The police had to break up the fight.One year later,many people still remembered the big tomato fight.They met at the square again,and this time they brought their own tomatoes.There was a similar fight,and again it was stopped by the police.Text AIn the years that followed,people continued to meet in the town square with tomatoes.The fight was illegal,but it remained popular.In 1959,the town legalized the fight and set rules to follow:Tomatoes must be crushed before they are thrown.Youre not allowed to throw anything except tomatoes.The fight begins at 11:00 A.M.and ends at 1:00 P.M.No tomatoes may be thrown before or after these times.You may not tear anyones clothes.Proper NamesBunol 布诺市（西班牙城市）Carnival 狂欢节La Tomatina 番茄大战Valencia 瓦伦西亚（西班牙城市）Comprehension Checkanswer the following questions.answer the following questions.1.Where is the biggest food fight in the world held?_2.Who were involved in the fight when it first began?_3.Is“La Tomatina”accepted by the police now?_4.What should people do before they throw tomatoes?_5.What kind of holiday is“La Tomatina”,a historical,harvest,or religious holiday?_The biggest food fight in the world is held in the Spanish town of Bunol.A large group of people were involved in the food fight when it first began.Yes,“La Tomatina”is accepted by the police now.People should crush the tomatoes before they throw them.“La Tomatina”is a historical holiday.Text BWarm-upTextCritical Thinking33Comprehension CheckWarm-upWork with your partners and list the foreign holidays you know.Text BThailands Wet Water FestivalThailands Wet Water Festival Songkran marks the start of the Buddhist New Year in Thailand.It is a wild and wonderful festival in which people of all ages have fun dousing each other with water for three solid days.If you decide to stay indoors,youll miss out on a great time!Songkran began nearly a thousand years ago to celebrate the beginning of the farming season.It is a time when Thai people routinely do a thorough cleaning of their homes.Additionally,people make offerings to local temples and provide food and new robes for monks.During Songkran there is singing and dancing in the streets,and lots of water.Visitors should expect to become totally drenched and love every minute of it!On every side street,youll find children waiting to throw water at you.Bus riders also need to be careful.Some people have been known to hurl buckets of water through open windows!People douse each other with water during Songkran.Ramadan,the Month of FastingRamadan,the Month of Fasting “May you be well throughout the year,”is the typical greeting during Ramadan,the ninth month of the Islamic calendar,a special month of the year for over one billion Muslims throughout the world.According to Islamic tradition,Ramadan marks the time when Muhammad received the word of God through the Koran.Throughout the month,Muslims fast totally abstaining from food and drinks from the break of dawn until the setting of the sun.The usual practice is to have a pre-fast meal before dawn and a post-fast meal after sunset.It is also a time of increased worship and giving to the poor and the community.Ramadan ends with the festival of Eid ul-Fitr three days of family celebrations and eating!Text BSimon Bolivars BirthdaySimon Bolivars Birthday Simon Bolivar was born on July 24,1783 in Caracas,Venezuela.He is known throughout Latin America as“The Liberator”because of his fight for independence from Spain.He led the armies that freed Venezuela,Bolivia,Colombia,Ecuador,Peru,and Panama.He is memorialized in many ways,but two countries celebrate his birthday every July 24th Venezuela and Ecuador.On that day,schools and most general businesses are closed and there are military parades and government ceremonies.But the malls are open and people usually use the holiday to go shopping.Text BProper Names Caracas 加拉加斯（委内瑞拉首都）Colombia 哥伦比亚（南美洲国家)Eid ul-Fitr 穆斯林用于庆祝斋月结束的宗教性节日 Islamic 伊斯兰的，伊斯兰教的 Koran （伊斯兰教）可兰经 Muhammad 穆罕默德（生于麦加的阿拉伯圣人，创立了伊 斯兰教）Proper Names Panama 巴拿马（中美洲国家）Peru 秘鲁（南美洲国家）Ramadan 斋月 Simon Bolivar 西蒙玻利瓦尔（在西班牙统治时期的南 美，带领人民打败西班牙军队，帮助委内瑞 拉、秘鲁、玻利维亚、哥伦比亚和厄瓜多尔获得 独立 Songkran 宋干节（泰国的新年和泼水节）Comprehension CheckCheck whether each statement is true(T)or false(F).Check whether each statement is true(T)or false(F).T F1.Songkran is a festival mainly involving outdoor activities.2.Songkran first began to celebrate the beginning of the hunting season.3.During Ramadan,Muslims only need to abstain from food from thebreak of dawn until the setting of the sun.4.People worship and donate a lot during Ramadan.5.Simon Bolivar led his army to fight against many countries.6.People usually stay at home during Simon Bolivars Birthday.Critical ThinkingAnswer these questions based on the information in the Answer these questions based on the information in the passage.passage.Which of the three holidays is observed in a solemn manner?Which is fun and festive?Explain your answers.Answers may vary.Possible answers:Simon Bolivars Birthday is observed in a solemn manner.There are military parades and government ceremonies.Songkran is fun and festive.There is singing and dancing in the streets and people douse each other with water.Key:Vocabulary ExercisePractice using each of the following words learned in the text Practice using each of the following words learned in the text in a sentence given below.Change the word form where in a sentence given below.Change the word form where necessary.Note that each one can be used only once.necessary.Note that each one can be used only once.1.The crowd became more angry and started _ stones at the police.2.It was reported that when the shopping mall was on fire two people were _ to death by a big pole in the rush to escape.3.Eating only _ cooked foods will reduce your risk of illness.4.Pilots must _ from alcohol for 24 hours before flying.5.Christmas is one of the main _ in the Christian Calendar.festival crush routine through drenchhurl fast abstain worship memorializehurlingcrushedthoroughlyabstainfestivalsVocabulary Exercise6.Gandhi drank some orange juice to end his three-week _.7.This vaccine is already _ used in our country.8.A church is a place of _;please behave respectfully.9.The American tourists became totally _ in the heavy rain.10.The Prime Minister attended a service to _ those who died in the war.festival crush routine through drenchhurl fast abstain worship memorializefastroutinelyworshipdrenchedmemorializeVocabulary ActivityWrite at least five words you associate with each way to Write at least five words you associate with each way to commemorate a holiday.Use the words in the box first.Then commemorate a holiday.Use the words in the box first.Then add your own words.You may use a dictionary.add your own words.You may use a dictionary.colors uniforms temple church mosque dancing party religious crackers solidersshopping memorize hands greetings musical instruments Ways to commemorate a holidaySet off fireworksMarch in parades Have picnicsPraySend cardsGive each other giftsWish each other well Remember the deadWear costumescrackers,match,fire,outdoors,festival soldiers,musical instruments,dancing,crowds,government hands,cooker,tent,camping,backpackmosque,church,temple,religious,loyal,faithful colors,birthday,Christmas,email,post office party,shopping,cards,flowers,CDs greetings,luck,successful,voyage,graduation memorize,sorrow,grave,memorial,funeral uniforms,colorful,traditional,formal,dress WritingWedding TraditionsStep 1 Pair WorkStep 2 Group WorkStep 3 Writing33Step1 Pair WorkRead the sayings and proverbs about weddings and marriage.Read the sayings and proverbs about weddings and marriage.Explain what you think each one means.What sayings or Explain what you think each one means.What sayings or proverbs about wedding do you know in your own language?proverbs about wedding do you know in your own language?Step 2 Group WorkOn your notepad,make a list of traditions for weddings in On your notepad,make a list of traditions for weddings in China.Compare your lists with those of other groups.China.Compare your lists with those of other groups.before a wedding:at a wedding ceremony:after a wedding:Step 3 WritingWrite a paragraph describing the wedding traditions in Write a paragraph describing the wedding traditions in China.China.The Chinese Wedding Traditions The Chinese traditional wedding ceremonies are very elaborate,including the rituals of proposal,exchanging gifts and preparing for the wedding day.When the wedding ceremony begins,the bride and groom are led to the family altar,where they paid homage to Heaven and Earth,the family ancestors and the Kitchen God.Tea,generally with two lotus seeds or two red dates in the cup,is offered to the grooms parents.Then the bride and groom bow to each other.This completes the marriage ceremony,except in some regions,where both also drink wine from the same goblet,eat sugar molded in the form of a rooster,and partake of the wedding dinner together.Reference SampleLesson 2Lead-inListeningSpeakingReadingWriting333Lead-inSitcom:Could You Please Describe a Typical Wedding in Your Country?Exercise AExercise B3Exercise ACheck whether each statement is true(T)or false(F).Check whether each statement is true(T)or false(F).T F1.A German wedding does not include a religious ceremony.2.In a German wedding,people throw rice and flowers at the newlyweds.3.Sometimes people in Ghana have traditional American-style weddings.4.The German wedding is long,sometimes extending into the next day.5.Traditional dancing is part of a wedding in Ghana.Exercise BWhat three parts of a wedding does Jessica talk about?What three parts of a wedding does Jessica talk about?Complete the statements with information from the video Complete the statements with information from the video segment.segment.1.First,the couple goes to the _ for the _.2.Then they go to _ for the _.3.Usually,there is a _ afterwards.City Hallcivil ceremonychurchreligious ceremony(wedding)receptionListeningPart 1 Find Out About a HolidayPart 2 Customs and TraditionsPart 3 Some Holidays to CelebrateNew WordsPhrases and ExpressionsProper Names333Part 1 Find Out About a HolidayListen to the conversation and then answer the following Listen to the conversation and then answer the following questions.questions.1.What is the holiday mentioned in the conversation?_.2.What is the holiday for?_.3.Where does the conversation take place?_.Thanksgiving(Day).It is a harvest celebration.At the airport.Part 2 Customs and TraditionsListen to the conversations.Look at the pictures.Then listen Listen to the conversations.Look at the pictures.Then listen again and write the letter of the picture that matches each again and write the letter of the picture that matches each conversation.conversation.Example:e1._ 2.2._3._ 4._5._ 6._ a.b.c.d.g.f.e.gdabfcPart 3 Some Holidays to CelebratePassage 1 Childrens DayPassage 2 HalloweenPassage 3 St.Valentines Day33Passage 1 Childrens DayListen to the passage and circle the correct answers.Listen to the passage and circle the correct answers.1.In which country do children receive gifts on the Childrens Day?A.Japan B.Korea C.Turkey D.India2.In which county is Childrens Day traditionally more important for boys than for girls?A.Japan B.Korea C.Turkey D.India3.In which country do children participate in government?A.Japan B.Korea C.Turkey D.India4.In which two countries was Childrens Day started by a famous political leader?A.Japan and Korea B.Turkey and JapanC.Turkey and India D.India and Korea5.In which two countries is Childrens Day celebrated on the same day?A.Japan and Korea B.Turkey and IndiaC.Turkey and Japan D.India and KoreaPassage 2 HalloweenListen to the passage and answer the following questions.Listen to the passage and answer the following questions.1.What does Halloween mean?_2.Before Christianity,what did people in Europe do on Oct.31st?_3.What is the purpose for the jack-o-lantern?_4.What do the children in the United States wear on Halloween?_5.What will the children do if people give them no candies on Halloween?_When people give nothing,the children sometimes play tricks on them.Halloween means“holy evening”.Before Christianity,people in Europe believed that on Oct.31 ghosts of dead people came back.To scare the ghosts,people dressed like devils and were very noisy.They also made big fires to keep the ghosts away.The jack-o-lantern is to scare the ghosts.Children wear masks and special costumes.Passage 3 St.Valentines DayListen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.information you hear.1.The earliest popular symbol of St.Valentines Day is Cupid,represented by the image of _.2.Valentine,a Christian priest,was beheaded for _.3.Another Valentine was an Italian bishop who was imprisoned because _ contrary to the laws of the Roman emperor.4.Now Valentines Day is a day for _.5.You send _ or _ to someone you think special.a young boy with bow and arrowhis teachings of Christianityhe secretly married couplessweetheartscandyrosesNew Words assembly n.大会 behead v.斩首，砍头 bishop n.主教 carp n.鲤鱼 contrary adj.相反的；相对的 devil n.魔鬼 farewell n.告别；永别 founder n.创始人，建立者 ghost n.鬼，幽灵 image n.形象 immigrant n.移民，侨民 imprison v.监禁，关押New Words jack-o-lantern n.空心南瓜灯，鬼火 jailer n.看守监狱的人，狱卒 legend n.传说 odd adj.不寻常的 priest n.牧师，教士 pumpkin n.南瓜 saint n.圣者，圣徒 scare v.惊吓 skeleton n.骷髅 staken
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