(共10张PPT)
Unit 2
I think moon cakes are delicious.
Reading 2a-2c
Pre-reading Activity 1
What festival is it
The Chinese New Year
Pre-reading Activity 1
How does your family celebrate New Year
sweep out dust
hang couplets
set off fireworks
enjoy lion or dragon dances
return home and enjoy the family dinner
visit relatives and friends
send off the Kitchen God
New Year shopping
Is it only celebrated in China
While-reading Activity 1
Which countries’ New Year celebrations are mentioned
The New Year Celebrations of the UK, the US, China and Egypt are mentioned.
阅读策略：采用快速阅读的方法，段首句需要多加关注。
While-reading Activity 2 Read and match
What’s the main idea of each paragraph
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 world 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.
While-reading Activity 3 Read and complete
New Year Celebrations Country Time Activities
Complete the table with the information from the text.
the UK
on December 31
1.see the famous Big Ben clock tower and count down to midnight.
2.Millions also watch it on TV.
3.At midnight they sing Auld Lang Syne.
the US
on December 31
1.Huge crowds gather to watch the dropping of a big ball in New York's Time Square.
2.When the ball reaches the bottom, everyone wishes each other "Happy New Year!"
China
on the first day
of Chinese lunar calendar
1.sweep out dust from their houses, hang couplets, set off fireworks, and enjoy lion or dragon dances.
2.return home and enjoy the family dinner on the eve of the Spring Festival.
3.express best wishes for the whole family.
Egypt
in April
1.paint eggs as symbols of new life and new beginnings.
2.go out and enjoy picnics,dance, sing, and watch plays in the theater.
Post-reading Activity 1
Choose one New Year festival,then introduce it to your partner.
New Year is a wonderful time when family and friends come together to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one. Today I’d like to introduce a New Year festival to you.
In... New Year is celebrated in/on...
During the festival,people ...
All in all,I believe that New Year is a special time to connect with family and friends and show hope for the coming year.
Post-reading Activity 2
What other countries’ New Year celebrations do you know
Post-reading Activity 3
What’s your favorite New Year celebrations or customs Why
I like...best because I think...
Share your ideas with your partner
Post-reading Activity 3
Listen and follow to read
Pay attention to:
Pronunciation 发音
Intonation 语调
Speed 语速
Emotion 感情
Pause 停顿
