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Unit 2
New Year Celebrations around the World
Section B (2a-2e)
Learning Objectives
find out the main ideas and draw mind maps of New Year.
Describe Chinese New Year to foreigners with mind maps.
Immitate the video and act to spread Chinese culture.
By the end of the class, you will be able to …
Brainstorm & pairwork:
How does your family celebrate New Year
Prediction
1.What’s this passage about
The passage is mainly about
____________________.
New Year celebrations in different countries.
Read the text and find out which countries’ New Year celebrations are mentioned.
2b
the UK and the US
China
Egypt
What’s the structure of the passage
B.
C.
A.
Introduction (Para. 1)
details
(Para. 2~4)
conclusion(Para. 5)
Skim the passage and write down the main idea of each paragraph
the introduction of New Year
How people in the UK and the US celebrate New Year
2c
the introduction of Chinese New Year
the New Year in Egypt
New Year celebrations around the world have one thing in common
Para. 1
Read paragraph 1 and answer the questions.
1. Why is New Year a wonderful time
Because family and friends come together to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one.
2. How do people celebrate the New Year
3. What do you think of New Year
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.
People celebrate the New Year with music, special food, and fireworks.
on December 31st
count down to midnight
sing Auld Lang Syne
the dropping of a big ball
gather to watch
wishes each other
Happy New Year
Read paragraph2 and finish the mind maps.
Enjoy the video and answer ：
Do the two countries have similar customs
How do people feel to celebrate New Year
Read Para.3 and circle the customs.
have family dinner
sweep out dust
watch Spring Festival Gala
eat dumplings
enjoy lion dances
receive lucky money
set off firecrackers
hang couplets
enjoy dragon dances
eat yuanxiao
set off fireworks
watch dragon boat races
Read paragraph 3 and finish the mindmap.
holds great importance
sweep out dust
hang couplets
set off fireworks
enjoy lion or dragon dances
return home
enjoy family dinner
gather to eat delicious food
express best wishes
family reunion
Read paragraph 4 and finish the mindmap.
in April
to mark the beginning of spring
smelling the breeze
paint eggs
go out
enjoy picnics
dance
sing
watch plays
Para. 5
Read paragraph 5 and answer the questions.
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.
1. What is the common thing of New Year festivals
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.
Harmony in diversity.
和而不同。
As a Chinese, what do you think is the true meaning of the New Year
family reunion
good wishes for the coming year
inherit culture
Colorful
hopeful
interesting
new
amazing
spread
inherit
English Dubbing show
English speech
Choose one of the ways to introduce Chinese New Year to the world.
Give a speech to introduce Chinese New Year to foreigners.
self-assessment stars
I can find out the main ideas and draw mind maps. ☆☆☆
I can describe Chinese New Year to foreigners with mind maps. ☆☆☆
I can immitate the video and act to spread Chinese culture. ☆☆☆
What else have you learnt in this class
Homework
Must do: 1.Write a passage about a New Year festival;
Try to do: 1. Try to talk about a New Year festivalwith your own mind map.
2. Surf the Internet and find out more information about your favorite festival.
