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课件25张PPT。Festivals and celebrationslanguage pointswords1 美人
2 起源
3 饿死
4 庆祝
5 收获
6 祖先
7 盛宴
8 信仰
9 诡计
10 诗人11 到达
12 获得
13 独立的
14 农业的
15 奖品
16 赞美
17 充满活力的
18 聚集
19 风俗
20 愚弄1.take place:to happen是不及物的动词短语Our school sports meeting will take place next Friday.从20世纪80年代开始中国发生了巨大的变化。Great changes have taken place in China since the
1980s.take one’s place=take the place of …取代…Who will take your head teacher’s place when she is out? take place 指经过安排的事情
happen 偶然发生,碰巧发生
break out 灾难、疾病、战争等突然爆发
The World War ________ in 1914.
The football match will _________ tomorrow.
A terrible traffic accident ________ last night.broke outtake placehappened take place, happen, break out的比较 ① Books of this kind ____ (sell) well in the bookstore.
② This kind of books ____ (sell) well in the bookstore.
sellsells2. Festivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere… ①句中谓语动词的单复数由“books”确定。
②句中的谓语动词由“kind”确定。all kinds of 各种各样的
the same kind of 相同种类的
different kinds of 不同种类的
a kind of       某种3.starve: v. to suffer or die because one doesn’t have
enough to eat.挨饿, 饿死At that time people would starve if food was difficult to
find, especially during the cold winter months.
They got lost in the desert and starved to death.starvation n.die of starvationto feel very hungry感觉很饿(进行时)
When will the dinner be ready? I’m starving4.honour: n. & V. n.尊敬,荣誉,光荣
v. to respect向…表示尊敬All of us should show honour to our parents.Liu Xiang is an honour to our country.Some festivals are held to honour the dead or to
satisfy the ancestors, who might return either to help
or to do harm.He is honoured for his kindness and hard working
among his colleagues.in honour of
feel/be honoured to do sth.5. satisfy vt. 满足,使…满意; satisfy sb.
satisfied adj. 感到满意的; be satisfied with
to do sth.
satisfying adj. 令人愉快的
a satisfying ending
satisfaction n. 满意; to one’s satisfactionShe is satisfied with his son’s progress.
It’s satisfying to learn the success of his son in job-hunting.得知儿子找到工作,令他非常高兴。Nick felt that nothing he did would satisfy his boss.
(1)harm : n.
do harm to sb. = harm sb.=be harmful to sb.
(2) to cause harm to: v. 6. harm : n. & v. Don’t do harm to animals. This event didn’t harm his reputation.7.They also light lamps and play music because they
think that this will lead the ancestors back to earth.lead—led--ledleader: n.
leading: adj.lead sb./sth. to……引导某人去……
lead a…life过……的生活
lead to 引起,导致,通向Chairman Mao led us to the success of revolution.This country road lead them to destination.All roads lead to Rome.This will probably lead to trouble in the future.8. memory:Although Grandpa is getting old, he has a good memory.
speak from memory
凭记忆说
in memory of: in order to remind people of sb. who has
died 纪念;追念China has held series of activities in memory of the
people who gave their lives to the country.in honor of: out of respect for sb./sth. 为了向…表示敬意 in search of in charge of in need of in place of For the Japanese festival Obon, people should go to
clean graves and light incense in memory of their
ancestors. 9. On this important feast day, people eat food in the
shape of skulls and cakes with “bones” on them.in the shape of 呈现某种形状, 以某种形式。
The roses are placed in the shape of heart.With+宾语+宾补 in old beliefs about the return of the spirits of dead people10 dress: n. & v.My husband dressed the children while I got breakfast
ready.
Is she old enough to dress herself yet?to put clothes on sb. or yourselfThe children stooped to look
at us.dressed in long wool coatsbe/get dressed in穿着
dress up盛装;打扮;装饰It is now a children’s festival, when they can dress up
and go to their neighbors’ homes to ask for sweets.The whole family are dressing up the Christmas tree.The little girl dressed herself up as an angel.这个小女孩将自己打扮成一个天使.11 trick: n. & vt.play a trick/tricks on sb. =play a joke/jokes on sb.He knew he had been tricked, but it was too late.
He tricked me into lending him money.
The company was tricked out of $20 million.
trick sb. into doing sth. 诱使某人做某事
trick sb. out of sth.骗取某人某物12 arrival (n.)--------arrive (v.)the act of arriving到达;抵达(不可数)a person or thing that arrives到达的人或物(可数)In the USA, Columbus Day is in memory of the arrival of
Christopher Columbus in the New World.
On our arrival we were told that there were no tickets left.On (our) arrival at the farm, we were warmly welcomed by
the farmers.我们一到农场就受到了农民们的热烈欢迎.There are three new arrivals in our class this term.
We’re expecting a new arrival in the family soon.13 gain: vt. & n.Vt. to obtain; 获得;得到;受益Within two weeks, she gained 5 pounds in weight.
I have got nothing to gain by staying in this job.n. 收益;获利;好处No pains, no gains.
One man’s loss is another man’s gain.
He put a lot of money into the company with the hope
of gain in the future.
使聚集; 收集/收拾People are grateful because their food is gathered for the
winter and the agricultural work is over.They have gathered together a lot of information on the
subject.
On Mondays students will gather in front of the teaching
building to attend the flag-raising ceremony.
We all gathered round and listened to what the guide was saying.award n. 奖(品) 奖励 vt. 授予; 判决reward 报酬; 奖赏
prize (优胜者的) 奖品,奖金
This year the awards for best actor and actress went to two Americans. She was awarded first prize in the gymnastics competition.Yuan Longping received ________from the government for his
contribution to agricultural production.
First ______ of this match was a weekend for two in Hongkong.
There is a special ________ offered by the police to anyone who
helps them to find the lost child.awardsprizerewardThe most energetic and important festivals are the ones
that look forward to the end of winter and to the coming
of spring.The more he worked, the more energetic he became.12. These carnivals might include parades, dancing in the
streets day and night, loud music and colourful
clothing of all kinds.游行In the past, workers were forced to work day and night,
with their stomach empty.day by day day after dayI’m looking forward to seeing you again.我盼望再次见到你。我们期待的日子最后终于来了。The day we looked forward to came at last. clothing:
clothes:
cloth:Un衣服,是服装的总称
复数名词,统指衣服
Un布;布料I need an item/article of warm ____________.
There are many new kinds of _________in this market.
I will need a lot of _______if I make a new dress.clothingclothesclothThe country, covered with cherry tree flowers, looks as
though it is covered with pink snow. as though=as ifHe behaved as if/though nothing had happened.The stick looks as though it were broken when we put part
of it in water.
The teacher treats his students as though they were his
own children.even though=even ifEven if I have to walk all the way I’ll get there.People love to get together to eat, drink and
have fun with each other.
You are sure to have a lot of fun at the party tonight.What fun it is to play with snow.玩雪真有趣。fool:n. 受骗者,愚人Vt. 愚弄,欺骗What fools we were not to see the trap!make a fool of sb./yourself 使出丑,闹笑话He has fooled a lot of people into believing he is an
honest man.Adj. 傻的13.Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our customs
and forget our work for a little while.风俗;习俗Different countries have different customs.It’s the custom in that country for women to marry young.Phrases:1 发生,举行
2 纪念,追念
3 打扮,盛装
4 农活
5 整天整夜
6 玩的开心
7 损害,伤害
8 点起灯笼
9 演奏音乐
10 呈现某种形状11 赏月
12 盼望
13 覆盖
14 想要某人做…
15 举办各种庆祝活动
16 饿死
17 宗教信仰
18 秋天的收获
19 在古代
20 纪念哥伦布到达新大陆21 团聚
22 因…获奖
23 过着…生活
24 满意的结局
25 诱使…做…课件17张PPT。GrammarModal verbsBy Chen zhengrui情态动词(Modal Verbs)Can / could
May / might
Will / would
Shall / should
Must / can’tability 能力
possibility 可能性
advice 建议
agreement 赞同
guessing 猜测
necessity 必要性
permission 许可
prediction 预测
promise 许诺
request 请求
past habit 过去习惯Can / could Jim isn't very good at maths or science, but he can speak English very well.

Our history test was so long last week that no one could finish it.

It was the last day of school, but the teacher said that we could not leave early.

The hunters have been lost for days. They could starve.

Could you please show me the way to Beihai Park?可能性能力请求可能性能力may / might What award did you get for the sports competition? May I have a look?
Our football team didn't play very well today, but we might do better tomorrow.请求许可可能性During the Spring Festival time the whole family will come for dinner.

My uncle was poor but liked fashion, so he would often dress up as a rich man.

Are you free this Saturday? Would you like to join my family for dinner?will /would许诺请求过去习惯预测The harvest festival begins on Saturday.
We shall be there with our friends.

When going by plane, you should arrive at the airport at least one hour early.

It's nearly time for class to start. The teacher should be here soon.shall / should许诺建议预测 When you eat fish you must be careful with the bones.

Wang Feng has won the English competition three times. He must be very smart.

A man landed on Mars? You must be joking. That can't be true.must /can't建议必要性猜测猜测may / might
1). 表示许可(疑问句)。
表示请求,允许时, might 比may 的语气委婉。否定回答时,可用can 或 mustn’t, 表示“不可以,禁止,阻止”之意。
--- May I take this book out?
--- Yes, you can. / No, you can’t (mustn’t).
2). 用于祈使句,表示祝愿
May you succeed!
3). 表示推测,可能(不用于疑问句)
The bottle looks blue. There may / might be some ink in it.
can / could
1) 表示能力或客观可能性
I can draw a horse in five minutes.
Man cannot live without air.
2) 表示请求或允许。could 表示请求时语气较委婉,主要用于疑问句,但回答时应用can
--- Could I call you by your first name?
--- Yes, you can.
3) 用于否定句和疑问句,表示推测。
The young girl can’t / couldn’t be our new chairman.
Can the news be true?
3. will / would
1). 表示请求,建议等, would 比will 委婉客气
Would you pass me the book?
2). 表示意志,愿望和决心
I will never do that again.
3). would 可以表示过去反复发生的动作或某种倾向。
During the vacation he would visit me every week.
4). 表示估计或猜想
I thought he would have told you all about it.
4. shall / should
1). shall 用于第一、第三人称时,表示征求对方的意愿或向对方请求。
Shall we go for a picnic this weekend?
2). shall 用于第二、第三人称时,表示说话人给对方的命令、警告、 允诺或威胁
You shall fail if you don’t work harder.
3). should 表示劝告、建议或命令
You should obey the rule in any case.
4). should表示推测
He should be at the reading room now.5. must 和 can 的用法
1). must表示必须、必要或用以征求对方意见。回答must 引导的问句时,其否定回答要用needn’t 或don’t have to.
--- Must we hand in our exercise books today?
--- Yes, you must. / No, you don’t have to (you needn’t).
2). must 表示推测,用于肯定句中。
This must be your pen.
Look! There’s a light on Dr. Baker’s office. He ______ be working in his office.
It _______sound strange, but it is true.
When I was young, I _______ sing for hours.
---- When can I come for the photos? I need them tomorrow afternoon.
---- They ________ be ready by 12:00.
(5) Mr. Bush is on time for everything. How _____ it be that he was late for the opening ceremony?
(6) A bear ______ not touch a dead body.
(7) ---- There were already five people in the car but they managed to take me as well.
---- It _______ not have been a comfortable journey.
(8) Johnny, you _________play with the knife, or you may hurt yourself.
(9) Professor Wang, many students want to see you. ________ they sit here or outside?
(10) ----- Are you coming to Jeff’s party?
----- I’m not sure. I ____________ go to the concert instead.mustmaywouldshouldcanwillcouldmustn’tShall may / mightA: he is ten years old, but he still __________ read!
B: you ___________ be serious.
2. A: the door is open. Someone _____ have come in while I was out.
B: really? You _______ call the police immediately.
3. A: ______ I have a look at my test scores?
B: of course, but be prepared! You _____ not like what you see!
4. A: thanks for inviting me! I ______ come, but I have some housework to do first!
B: well, just ask me! I ____come over and help you.can’tcan’tmustmustMay maycouldcould1.We _______ smoke here because the workers are carrying petrol
2. ______ our friendship last forever.
3. He had been knocking at the door for a long time, but no one came to open it. He thought, “ no one ______ be at home.
4. – could you get me a new copy of Longman Dictionary?
-- there ______ be no problem.
5.He _____ go hiking with friends at weekends when young.
6. --- ______ I ask you something, if you are not too busy?
---- yes, of course you ________.
7. it’s dangerous. You _______ leave the room immediately.
8. --- write to me when you get home. --- I _____.
9. You can’t imagine that a well-behaved gentleman ______ be so rude to a lady.
mustn’tMay canshouldwouldCould canshallwillcan must have done 表示对已经发生事情的肯定猜测.“必定已经”
should / ought to have done 表示”本来应该做到,但实际未
做到”,常含有责备口气.(否定形式表示”本不该做而做了”)
may / might have done, 本可以做而没做,突出可能性
Can/could have done 表示有能力或有可能做而实际没有做.
can’t / couldn’t have done, 表示对已经发生事情的否定猜测.
needn’t have done 本不必做的事却做了难点对比I didn’t see her in the meeting room this morning,
She couldn’t have spoken at the meeting.
2. I didn’t hear the phone. I must have been asleep.
3. You should have told me about it earlier.
4. I could have helped you if you had asked me.
课件17张PPT。Festivals and celebrationsReading
1. How many parts is the passage divided into?
Fast reading2. How many types of festivals are mentioned in the passage?Six parts.Festivals of the Dead
Festivals to Honor the People
Harvest Festivals
Spring Festivals Obon Japanthe Day of the DeadMexico Halloweenthe Dragon Boat FestivalChinaColumbus DayUSAMahatma Gandhi DayIndiathe Mid-autumn FestivalChina/Japanthe Spring FestivalChinaCarnivalEasterCherry Blossom FestivalJapanThanksgiving festivalsFestivals of the deadFestivals to honor peopleHarvest festivalsSpring festivalswestern countrieswestern countrieswestern countriesEuropean countriesThe ancient people needn’t worry about their food.
Halloween used to be a festival intended to honour the dead.
Qu Yuan was a great poet who people honour a lot in China.
Mid-autumn Festival is held to celebrate the end of autumn.
Easter celebrates the birth of Jesus.FTTFFT or FPart One: para.11.Which three times of the year did people celebrate in Ancient Times?a. The end of the cold weather;
b. planting in spring
c. harvest in autumn;2. Did the present festival have the same origin as the ancient festival?No. Some religious, seasonal, and some for special people or events.Detailed reading Paragraph 2:Festivals of the DeadMexico the Day of the DeadEarly Novemberwestern
countriesHalloween(October 31)Japan Obon Mid July/AugustPart 2Paragraph 3: Festivals to Honor PeopleChina
Dragon Boat Festival/
Duanwu festival
May5
in lunar
calendarThe famous
ancient poet,
Qu yuanThe second
Monday
of OctoberU.S.A.Columbus Day
Christopher
ColumbusIndiaOct.2
Mahatma
GandhiHarvest FestivalsEuropean countriesChina & JapanHow to celebrateThanksgiving DayMid-autumn festivalandParagraph 4Decorate…with…Get together to…Some people might
win awards for…admire the moonenjoy mooncakesWestern countriesParagraph 5: Spring FestivalscarnivalsEasterFor what?The return of Jesus;
the coming of springChina Food:
What people do:Spring
FestivalDumplings, fish and meatLucky money; dragon dances;
carnivals, family…Japan the Cherry Blossom FestivalPart 3 (Para.6)Why do people have festivals and celebrations?enjoy life
be proud of our customs
forget our work for a little whileAncient FestivalsMost ancient festivals would celebrate ________________________, _____
________and ______________, and they also celebrated _____________ __________________.When the end of the cold weatherplantingin springharvest in autumnwhen huntershad caught animalsSum upFestivals of the DeadWhy They are held to______________, or ______the _________, who could return either to ______or to__________.ExamplesObonThe Day of the DeadHalloweenhonour the deadsatisfyhelpdo harmancestorsFestivals to honour peopleFestivals can be held as an honour to ____________or to________.famous peoplethe godsThe Dragon Boat Festival Columbus Day Mahatma GandhiExamplesQu YuanThe arrival of Christopher ColumbusA national festival on October 2Harvest Festivals People are grateful because their food is gathered for the winter, and because a season of agricultural
work is over.Why are harvest festivals happy events?ExamplesIn European countriesSpring Festivals The most energetic and important festivals are_________________ ___________________________ __________________________ the ones that look
forward to the end of winter and
to the coming of spring.ExamplesHomework 1 Recite Para 1
2 Do Exx. In Learning about language on P.4
3 Do Exx. In English learners’ lighthouse课件16张PPT。A Sad Love StoryRevision :1 发生,举行
2 纪念,追念
3 打扮,盛装
4 农活
5 整天整夜
6 玩的开心
7 损害,伤害
8 点起灯笼
9 演奏音乐
10 呈现某种形状11 赏月
12 盼望
13 覆盖
14 想要某人做…
15 举办各种庆祝活动
16 饿死
17 宗教信仰
18 秋天的收获
19 在古代
20 纪念哥伦布到达新大陆21 团聚
22 因…获奖
23 过着…生活
24 满意的结局
25 诱使…做…Words & expressions 1 许可,允许
2 停放
3 道歉
4 显而易见的
5 淹没,淹死
6 擦去
7 哭泣
8 宽恕
9 悲伤
10 时尚,样式1 出现,到场
2 屏气
3 守信用
4 动身,出发
5 使…想起…1 When and where did the story happen?
2 why was Li Fang heart-broken?
3 what was he afraid of?
4 what did he decide to do at last?
5 finally Hu Jin turned up. Why was she late?
6 do you think Li Fang would be embarrassed? Why?
7 in your opinion, did they love each other deeply?
8 do you think the story would have a satisfying ending? How?
9 why was the story of Niulang and Zhinv put here?Well-known poem Eternal love between us two, Shall withstand the time apart. 两情若是久长时, 又岂在朝朝暮暮。 weaving herd ell in love Heaven follow ouple seventh eventh unar bridge Structure of a narrative (叙述文) story got marriedfine A sad love story 1. He was sad that Hu Jin didn’t turn up.2. The story of Qiqiaojie made him sad.3. Sadly, he threw away his love gifts.4. He was sad to have thrown away his love gifts
when he heard Hu Jin calling him.5. He was sad that this Valentine’s Day wouldn’t
be a happy Valentine’s Day.How do you understand the title?Language points for Reading II1. Li Fang was heart-broken.心碎的heart-broken复合形容词 由n.+P.P.构成
man-made hand-made water-coveredadj.+n.+-ed
adj.+v.+-ing
adv.+p.pmiddle-aged warm-hearted
good-looking easy-going
well-educated newly-built/married2.She could be with her friends right now laughing at him.laughing at him是现在分词短语作伴随状语Finding that Zhinu was heart-broken, her grandmother
finally decided to let the couple cross the Milky Way
to meet once a year.Finding是现在分词短语作原因状语老鼠跑出田野寻找躲避的地方.Mice ran out of the fields looking for places to hide.He sent me an E-mail hoping to get further information. Hearing the news, they all jumped with joy. 他给我发了一封电子邮件,希望得到更多信息.听到这个消息后,他们都高兴得跳了起来.3.He had looked forward to meeting her all day,……look forward to 是介词,类似的短语有:stick to devote…to… pay attention to
get used to in addition to Nelson Mandela devoted all his life to helping make the
black and white people equal.由于不知道电话号码,她难以与比尔取得联系。Not knowing his telephone number, she had some
difficulty getting in touch with Bill.4.---he wiped the tables, then sat down and turned on the
TV……Wipe your hands with this handkerchief.
I tried to wipe the whole experience from my mind.5. When the Goddess of Heaven knew that her
granddaughter was married to a human, she ...
marry sb.嫁给某人,与…结婚
be/get married to sb.与某人结婚
marry sb. to sb.把…嫁给; 为…娶亲她嫁给了一个律师。She married a doctor.她和一位律师结婚了。She was married to a lawyer.他们结婚三年了。 They have been married for 3 years.They got married 3years ago.6…I’ve been waiting for you for a long time!... have been waiting 是现在完成进行时,表示动作发生
在过去,一直持续到现在并且有可能继续持续下去。My English teacher has been teaching English for
almost twenty years.
Such strange things have been happening recently.7. forgive (forgave, forgiven)forgiveness n. 宽恕
ask for forgiveness
receive forgivenessPlease forgive him for his rudeness/his being rude.to say that one no longer has the wish to punish sb.Homework 1 Write down the story in your own words
2 Prepare Modal Verbs (P89 & P5)Thank youStory-retellingheart-brokennot turn uplook forwardwith his roses and chocolatesBe laughed at?Fool?not keep her wordThrow away his roses and chocolatestea shopWhy are you so late?
I’ve been waiting for you for a long time. ve been waiting forcoffee shop At last…What do you think is going to happen to Li Fang and Hu Jin?
Think of an ending to the story.Hint:(提示)
Think of what Hu Jin will say when she finds out
later that the flowers and chocolates are gone.
Think of an ending to the story that will solve
Li Fang’s problem. Will he be happy or sad?You can begin with:
As he sadly passed the tea shop on the corner on his way...课件28张PPT。Festivals around the worldwords1 美人
2 起源
3 饿死
4 庆祝
5 收获
6 祖先
7 盛宴
8 信仰
9 诡计
10 诗人11 到达
12 获得
13 独立的
14 农业的
15 奖品
16 赞美
17 充满活力的
18 聚集
19 风俗
20 愚弄
I. BrainstormingBrainstorming1. What kinds of festivals in China do you know about?The Dragon Boat FestivalThe Double Ninth FestivalThe Spring FestivalTomb Sweeping DayThe Lantern FestivalThe Middle Autumn Festival The Double Seventh Festival2. What Chinese public holidays do you know ?BrainstormingInternational Women’s DayNew Year’s DayChildren’s DayNational DayThe Youth?DayInternational Labour Day3. What festivals of foreign countries do you know?BrainstormingChristmasFool’s?DayValentine’s?DayCarnivalEasterThanksgiving DayMother’s?DayFather’s?DayHalloween What are these festivals about?EasterChristmasValentine's DayDragon Boat
FestivalChing Ming
FestivalMid-autumn
FestivalMother's DayChinese New YearII. Information IntroducingChristmas DayOn December 25th
It is the birthday of Jesus Christ
Go to the parties and churches , give cards and presents to our friends and relatives Valentine’s DayIn February
People send roses and cards to the people they love.Valentine’s Daya holiday honoring love and lovers, is celebrated on February 14th.Dragon Boat FestivalIn June
The day that the poet Qu Yuan died
Eat rice dumplings and watch boat racesChing Ming FestivalIn April
The day we remember our dead relatives
Visit gravesMother’s DayIn May
We give flowers and presents to our mothers.Mid-autumn FestivalIn September
The day we enjoy the full moon
Play lanterns and eat moon cakes Mid-Autumn Festival-the 15th day of the 8th lunar month Celebrate the beauty of the full moon, harvest, time with family and friends. People give or eat moon cakes and watch the full moon with family and friends.on the fifteenth day of the new year ( 15th, in the lunar calendar)
lanterns: symbols of good fortune, happiness and health.
“dragon” and “lion ” dancesLantern Festival the Spring Festival Chinese New YearIn February
We celebrate the beginning of the lunar new year.
We lift fireworks and get lucky moneyRead the following descriptions about western festivals and guess which festival they convey?This festival happens in winter.Every family has a feast on this day.Turkey is the most important food on this day.People celebrate it to thank God for a harvest in 1620.Thanksgiving DayRead the following descriptions about western festivals and guess which festival they convey?This festival happens in spring.On this day most people are happy. People can tell lies and play tricks on others without being blamed.Some people may be fooled but they can not be angry.April Fool’s DayIn April
It is the time when Jesus Christ died and came back to life.
Eat chocolate eggsEasterRead the following descriptions about western festivals and guess which festival they convey?Most children are excited on this day.They would like to dress up as frightening and ugly ghosts or witches.They wear black costumes or masks. They would like to knock others’ doors and say, “trick or treat”.Halloween Celebrate the coming of spring.
People visit relatives; have a big meal; display Spring Festival couplets and pictures; give money in red paper to children; see dragon dances. Lunar New Year-the 1st day of the 1st Lunar month Of all the Chinese traditional festivals, which one do you prefer? why?Describe one of your favorite festivals,
Including when and where they take place,
how they are celebrated and
what people do at that time.What is your favorite festival?My favorite festival is..., which takes place/falls on …
It is a time when…
While celebrating the festival, people do …
In a word, it will last…suggested expressions: My favorite festival is Spring Festival, which takes place/falls on the first day of the first lunar month in China. It is a time when people look forward to the end of the winter and to the coming of spring.
While celebrating the festival, people paste couplets on doors and paper-cuts on windows and set off fireworks. They also eat dumplings, fish and meat and may give children lucky money in red paper.
There’re dragon dances and carnivals, and families celebrate the Lunar New Year together. Happily, it will last 15 days.Homework 1 Review the new words
2 Prepare Reading, do Ex 1-3 on P3