I think that mooncakes are delicious!
I think that mooncakes are delicious!
Unit 2
Section B (1a-1d)
Which festival is the video about?
History
It has been a part of
Chinese New Year celebrations since Han Dynasty.
About Lantern Festival
Time
It falls on the 15th day of the first lunar
month.
About Lantern Festival
food
Tangyuan or yuanxiao in the northern part of China.
About Lantern Festival
Customs
dragon and lion dancing
Lantern show
mushroom house
蘑菇屋
Lantern Fair
花灯会
Chinese dragon
Customs
guess lantern riddles
solve the riddles
How do you call a bee
from America?
USB
1. ____Chinese dragon 2. ____dinosaur
3. ____tangyuan 4. ____mushroom house
Predict and match the pictures.
1a
d
a
b
c
He is showing us some photos!
This is Wuming. He did something interesting during his holiday.
1. Which festival will he talk about?
2. What did he do?
[?da?n?s??(r)]
1. Where did Wu Ming spend the Spring Festival?
2. What interesting thing did Wu Ming do during
the Spring Festival?
He spent the Spring Festival in Zigong, Sichuan Province.
He went to the famous Zigong Lantern Fair.
1b Listen and answer the questions.
While-listening
Jane thinks the mushroom house is_______, and she wonders whether people could stay there for the night.
2. There were many ________lanterns and Wu Ming thinks they were the _________favorite part.
3.The Chinese dragon is about __________ long and it can change___________.
4. Jane really hopes that she can go to the __________one day.
5. We eat tangyuan or _________during the Lantern Festival. They are a ______ of togetherness and happiness in the family.
Listen again and fill in the blanks.
1c
cute
children’s
48 meters
colors
lantern fair
yuanxiao
symbol
the famous Zigong Lantern Fair
The Zigong Lantern Festival shows the wisdom and culture of people in Zigong. It’s a national-level intangible cultural heritage(国家级非物质文化遗产).
[?n?t?nd??bl]
无形的,触摸不到的
[?her?t?d?]遗产
Jane:Hi, Wu Ming! Did you enjoy the holiday?
Wu Ming: Hey, Jane! Yes, it was great. My family went back to Zigong in Sichuan Province, and we spent the Spring Festival there.
Jane:Did you do anything interesting?
Wu Ming: Yes, we went to the famous Zigong Lantern Fair.
Jane:Wonderful! Have you got some photos?
Wu Ming: Yes, let me show you!
Jane:Oh, this mushroom house is so cute. I wonder whether people could stay there for the night.
Wu Ming: Probably not.
Jane:Oh wait, what's that? A dinosaur?
Wu Ming: Correct. There were many of them. I think the dinosaurs are the children's favorite part of the fair.
Jane:Wow, what a beautiful Chinese dragon! It's so big.
Role play the conversation and underline the object clauses.
回到
1.
2.
3.
Objective Clauses!
4.
Exclamations!
Wu Ming: Yes, it's about 48 meters long, and it can change colors.
Jane:That's amazing! I really hope I can go to this lantern fair one day.
Wu Ming: I think you should. This lantern fair happens every year.
Jane:Great! Maybe next year. ... Is this a photo of your family?
Wu Ming: Yes, we took it on the last day of the Spring Festival celebrations.
Jane:What's that you're eating?
Wu Ming: Tangyuan. They are similar to yuanxiao in the northern part of China, and we eat them during the Lantern Festival.
Jane:Wow! They look tasty.
Wu Ming: Yes, they are delicious! They’re also an important symbol of togetherness and happiness in the family.
Role play the conversation and underline the object clauses.
和睦相处
一个重要的象征
名词后缀
sad--sadness
庆典,庆祝活动
和…相似
5.
6.
Try to retell the conversation.
Wu Ming and his family _____ _____ to Zigong in Sichuan Province and spent the Spring Festival there. They went to the famous Zigong _______ _____and got some photos. The first photo is about a cute mushroom house. Jane wondered ________ people could stay there for the night. The second photo is about a dinosaur. Wu Ming thought the _________were the children's favorite part of the fair. The third photo is about a beautiful________ _______! It's so big. It's about 48 meters long, and it can ______ colors. Jane really hoped she could go to this lantern fair____ ___. The fourth photo is about Wu Ming’s family. They took it on the last day of the Spring Festival__________. They were eating tangyuan which are similar to yuanxiao in the _______ part of China, and people eat them during the Lantern Festival. Jane said they look ______. Wu Ming thought they’re also an important symbol of ___________ and __________ in the family.
went back
Lantern
whether
Fair
dinosaurs
Chinese dragon
change
one day
celebrations
northern
tasty
togetherness
happiness
Discuss the traditions and activities for the Lantern Festival with a partner.
1d
A: What else do you know about the Lantern Festival?
B: Oh, I know it's one of the most popular festivals in China and it falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month.
A: What do you like about this festival?
B: I think it's great fun to solve the riddles.
月球的,月亮的
解谜语
{5C22544A-7EE6-4342-B048-85BDC9FD1C3A}Festival
the Lantern Festival
Date
Food
Activities
Reasons
Feelings
the 15th day of the first lunar month
tangyuan or yuanxiao
It's great fun to solve the riddles.
happy, excited……
lion/dragon dance, guess lantern riddles,
enjoy beautiful lanterns, watch fireworks
Group Work
Finish the table and give an oral report to introduce the Lantern Festival.
The Lantern Festival is one of the traditional Chinese festivals, usually celebrated on_______________________________. It marks the end of the Chinese New Year Festival. We celebrate the Lantern Festival by lighting up ________. The streets are full of colorful lanterns. Eating tangyuan is a way to celebrate Lantern Festival with family. Tangyuan symbolizes family reunion and happiness. Guessing lantern _______ is a traditional activity on the Lantern Festival. It's great fun to solve the riddles. Watching the lion dance is a wonderful experience, filled with energy and excitement. Families and friends gather in public squares to watch the lion dance, cheering for the performers. Everyone enjoys the beauty of the full moon on Lantern Festival night making wishes for the coming year.
One possible version:
the 15th day of the first lunar month
lanterns
riddles
Chinese traditional festivals and intangible cultural heritage are our precious wealth! It is our responsibility to bring Chinese culture to the world!
回到...... ______________________
与……相似,像 ______________________
在中国北部 _____________________________
团结和幸福的重要象征 _______________________________
______________________
go back to
be similar to
in the northern part of China
an important symbol of togetherness and happiness
Key Phrases
Language points
2. They’re also an important symbol of togetherness and happiness in the family..
togetherness n. 和睦相处;亲密无间
happiness n. 快乐;高兴
-ness名词后缀
sad
+ness
lonely
safe
lazy
dark
sick
=
sadness
loneliness
safeness
laziness
darkness
sickness
1. This lantern fair happens every year.
happen v. 出现,发生
①sth.+happen+地点/时间,表示“某地(某时)发生了什么事”。
e.g. A car accident happened at the crossing yesterday morning.
昨天上午在这个十字路口发生了一场汽车事故。
②sth. happen to sb.,表示“某人出了某事(常指不好的事)”。
e.g. I hope this won’t happen to that child.
我希望这不会发生在那个孩子身上。
Language Point
③sb. happen to do sth.,表示“某人碰巧做某事”。
e.g. Tom happened to find a lost puppy on his way home.
汤姆在回家的路上碰巧发现了一只走失的小狗。
④It happens/happened that+…,表示“碰巧或恰巧发生某事”。
e.g. It happened that I was out when you rang me up.
你给我打电话时,我正好不在。
【注意】
①happen为不及物动词,不能用于被动语态;
②happen为短暂性动词,不能与表示一段时间的状语连用;
③happen一般用来强调某事发生的偶然性,如要表示事先安排或有准备的事情或活动,则不能用happen,而要用take place。
完成句子。
1. 科学展将于下周五在学校体育馆举行。
The science fair will _______ _______ in the school gym next Friday.
2. 在数学考试期间,艾米丽遭遇了一件出乎意料的事情。
A surprising thing __________ ______ Emily during the math exam.
3. 放学后,杰克碰巧在图书馆见到了他的老师。
After school, Jack ___________ ______ ______ his teacher at the library.
take place
happened to
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Self Check
1. Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
admire
dessert
lunar
take place
tradition
involve
The Chongyang Festival, also known as the Double Ninth Festival, ___________on the ninth day of the ninth________ month. It is a day for people to show respect for their elders. There are several ___________that are tied to this ancient festival. The most popular activity is to go walking in the hills or mountains. People often go with their elderly family members to enjoy the beauty of nature. They believe it can help to bring good health. It is also traditional to _________the chrysanthemums in the parks and gardens. In fact, chrysanthemums have long been connected with the idea of long life and health in Chinese culture. During this festival, people eat a _______ called Chongyang cake. The customs of this festival all _________ people's health, so it is also a day to remind people of the importance of health and family.
takes place
lunar
traditions
admire
dessert
involve
[kr??s?nθ?m?mz]菊花
What’s your favorite festival? Please write a short passage to introduce your favorite festival.
Writing
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Date
Food
Activities
Reasons
Feelings