(共30张PPT)
Unit 4 Time to celebrate
第4课时 Reading for writing—Reflection
There are the Spring Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival,
National Day ...
Maybe we set off fireworks, have a big dinner, ...
Warm-up
1.Do you like festivals？What festivals do you know？
2.What do you do on the Spring Festival？
Lead in
But for some people, festivals only mean more work.
Look at the three pictures below and answer the questions. Use the words and expressions to help you.
doctor
give up
nurse
work
stand by
patient
duty
miss
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2. What are they doing
3. How do you think they spend festivals
1.Who can you see in the pictures
Pre-reading
2. What are they doing
3. How do you think they spend festivals
They are rescuing patients.
They are still on work.
1. Who can you see in the pictures
Doctors and nurses.
For Chinese people, festivals usually mean a break from work and happy family reunions. But for Leng Wenying, festivals only mean more work.
As a doctor in the emergency room, Leng misses many family meals with her loved ones. She is often much busier during festivals. Sometimes she has to work without any breaks for 20 hours. This makes her tired and thirsty. “Festivals are a challenge because our patients are often in a bad situation. We need to stand by every minute," says Leng.
Leng's duty means she has little time to be with her family at festivals. But she never regrets her decision to be an ER doctor. “I make the most of every minute with my family. I'm very thankful for their support," she says.
Leng is only one of millions of medical workers in China. They give up their family time to answer the call of duty. In the heart of every patient, their hard work shines brighter than festive fireworks.
What is this passage mainly about
Medical workers’ activities during festivals
A
B
Importance of family reunions
C
A doctor's dedication during festivals
D
Hospital operations on holidays
While-reading
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Read the story and check your answers.
A
B
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2
3
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1
2
3
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For Chinese people, festivals usually mean a break from work and happy family reunions. But for Leng Wenying, festivals only mean more work.
As a doctor in the emergency room, Leng misses many family meals with her loved ones. She is often much busier during festivals. Sometimes she has to work without any breaks for 20 hours. This makes her tired and thirsty. “Festivals are a challenge because our patients are often in a bad situation. We need to stand by every minute," says Leng.
Leng's duty means she has little time to be with her family at festivals. But she never regrets her decision to be an ER doctor. “I make the most of every minute with my family. I'm very thankful for their support," she says.
Leng is only one of millions of medical workers in China. They give up their family time to answer the call of duty. In the heart of every patient, their hard work shines brighter than festive fireworks.
What is the structure of this passage
Read the passage, then match each paragraph with their main idea.
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Leng is much busier during the festivals.
Leng’s feeling about her job.
The writer’s comments.
What festivals mean for most people.
For Chinese people, festivals usually mean a break from work and happy family reunions. But for Leng Wenying, festivals only mean more work.
The meaning of festivals For Most people
For Leng Wenying
A break from work and happy family reunions.
More work.
Read Para.1 and fill the table .
As a doctor in the emergency room, Leng misses many family meals with her loved ones. She is often much busier during festivals. Sometimes she has to work without any breaks for 20hours. This makes her tired and thirsty. “Festivals are a challenge because our patients are often in a bad situation. We need to stand by every minute," says Leng.
Leng's duty means she has little time to be with her family at festivals. But she never regrets her decision to be an ER doctor. “I make the most of every minute with my family. I'm very thankful for their support," she says.
She is often much______ during festivals.
She needs to ________ every minute.
She has _________ to be with her family on festivals.
She _______________ every minute with her family.
She is ________ for her family’s support
busier
stand by
little time
Read Para.2-3 and complete the chart with the words and expressions from the passage.
make the most of
thankful
Leng is only one of millions of medical workers in China. They give up their family time to answer the call of duty. In the heart of every patient, their hard work shines brighter than fireworks.
Why is their work brighter than firework
Because they give up their family time to answer the call of duty.
Read Para.4 and and answer the question .
For Chinese people, festivals usually mean a break from work and happy family reunions. But for Leng Wenying, festivals only mean more work.
As a doctor in the emergency room, Leng misses many family meals with her loved ones. She is often much busier during festivals. Sometimes she has to work without any breaks for 20 hours. This makes her tired and thirsty. “Festivals are a challenge because our patients are often in a bad situation. We need to stand by every minute," says Leng.
Leng's duty means she has little time to be with her family at festivals. But she never regrets her decision to be an ER doctor. “I make the most of every minute with my family. I'm very thankful for their support," she says.
Leng is only one of millions of medical workers in China. They give up their family time to answer the call of duty. In the heart of every patient, their hard work shines brighter thanfireworks.
Name Leng Wenying
Job
Duties
Festival experiences
Writer’s comments
An ER doctor
Stand by every minute during festival.
Treating patients…
Misses family meals and reunions.
Busier during festivals, often working without breaks.
Finds festivals challenging due to the critical condition of patients.
She is only one of millions of medical workers in China. Her hard work shines brighter than festive fireworks.
Read the whole passage again and finish the table below.
Complete the table with the words and expressions from the passage.
Post-reading
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doctor
stand by
busier
without break
challenge
little time
never regrets
hard work
Answer the questions.
1. What does "her loved ones" mean
"Her loved ones" means the people that Leng Wenying cares about very much, like her family and close friends. They are the ones she wants to spend time with, especially during festivals.
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2. How does Leng feel after working “without any breaks for 20
hours”
She feels very tired and thirsty.
3.Why does the writer say“their hard work shines brighter than firworks”
Fireworks are beautiful but they only last for a short while. Doctors like Leng help people feel better at all times. Their work is very important and lasts longer than fireworks.
1.What does the title mean
This title emphasizes the profound impact and admirable qualities of medical workers, illuminating （阐述） how their dedication, especially during challenging times, is both remarkable（杰出的） and deeply valued by society.
Duty
It refers to responsibilities or obligations. In the article, it means the professional duty of Leng Wenying.
Shine
It is used to illustrate the outstanding qualities and contributions of Leng and other medical workers.
Think and share
2.What other jobs require people to work during festivals
(You can consider this question: What jobs provide services to our society Think about your own experiences and people around you. )
Firefighters, policemen, farmers, deliveryman…
Write a short paragraph about a person on duty during festivals.
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Choose a person to write about. Organise information with the table.
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Organise the information and write your paragraph.
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Zhang Jian is a policeman who works at festivals. His duty is to keep people safe.
During the Spring Festival, he is much busier and he has little time to be with his family. He helps people if someone in trouble.
Zhang Jian is only one of millions ofpoliceman in China. They give up their family time to answer the call of duty. In the heart of people, their hard work shines brighter than fireworks.
Check. Did you:
introduce the person clearly
give your comments on the person
use the words and expressions from the reading passage
Share your paragraph with the class.
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Reflection
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After completing this unit, I understand more about how to celebrate festivals and holidays.
new ways
performing
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3
To express my understanding, I can...
use words and expressions in the unit to talk about festival and holidays.
use adverbs of frequency to talk about ways to celebrate festivals and holidays.
introduce different festivals and holidays as well as their culture.
I still need to improve:
*1=excellent,2=good,3=not yet
1. For Chinese people，festivals usually mean a break from work and happy family reunions. 对于中国人来说，节日往往意味着放下工作，享受家庭团聚的欢乐时光。
mean /mi:n/ v.意味着；意思是，表示……的意思
（1）意味着 mean sth.意味着某事 mean doing sth.意味着做某事
e.g.: 这个新订单意味着要加班加点。
（2）意思是 What does...mean =What’s the meaning of... …的意思是什么
e.g.: 这个单词是什么意思？
（3）打算；意欲 mean to do sth.打算做某事
e.g.: 我们打算明天去看你。
Language points
This new order will mean working overtime.
What does this word mean =What’s the meaning of this word
We mean to visit you tomorrow.
1. For Chinese people，festivals usually mean a break from work and happy family reunions. 对于中国人来说，节日往往意味着放下工作，享受家庭团聚的欢乐时光。
mean作形容词的用法：
2. Festivals are a challenge because our patients are often in a bad situation.节日是一个挑战，因为我们的病人往往状况很糟糕。
challenge / t l nd /
（1）n.挑战，具有挑战性的事物
the challenge of... ……的挑战
face challenges/a challenge 面对挑战
take on/accept a challenge 接受挑战
e.g.: 无论你何时面对挑战，都不要放弃！
（2）v. 向……挑战
challenge sb. to sth.向某人挑战某事
e.g.: 他向我挑战下一盘棋。
Whenever you face challenges, don’t give up!
He challenged me to a game of chess.
2. Festivals are a challenge because our patients are often in a bad situation.节日是一个挑战，因为我们的病人往往状况很糟糕。
patient / pe nt/
（1）cn.病人，患者
（2）adj. 有耐心的
与patient相关的词：
e.g.: 布朗先生是一位有耐心的医生。他总是耐心地给他的病人做检查。
他似乎从没不耐烦过。他的耐心使他成为医院里最受欢迎的医生。
Mr. Brown is a patient doctor. He always examines his patients patiently. It seems that he never gets impatient. His patience makes him the most popular doctor in the hospital.
I.用括号里所给词的恰当形式填空
1.Daming is alone in the UK and he (miss)his family very much.
2.You made the right (decide).
3. The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the traditional Chinese
(festival).
4. It's going to rain so they have to give up (play)football.
5.This light shines much (bright)than that one.
Exercise
misses
decision
festivals
playing
brighter
Ⅱ.单项选择
( )1. —What does the word “mean” mean in this sentence
—It _________ “intend”.
A. means B. is meaning C. meant D. to mean
( )2. You should never ____ your dream.
A. give up B. give in C. give out D. give away
( )3. There is no need ____ so worried.
A. be B. being C. to be D. been
( )4. There is ____ water in the bottle. You can drink it.
A. a few B. a little C. few D. little
( )5. There are ____ apples on the table. Let's eat them.
A. a few B. a little C. few D. little
Exercise
A
A
C
B
A
Homework
1. Try to remember the new words and useful sentence structures
about this lesson;
2. Finish your writing and polish it with your partner.(共14张PPT)
Unit 4 Time to celebrate
第2课时 单元语法突破
Lead in
What is the name of this festival
What activity will people do in this festival
Read the sentences from the reading passage and summarise the grammar rules.
(a) Sometimes, she cooks for me.
(b) I often watched Grandma cook, but I never cooked
anything myself.
(c) My family always have it at the Spring Festival.
They are adverbs of frequency(频度副词).
What kind of words are they
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Grammar
频度副词
频度副词表示某一动作或状态出现的频率，即在一定时间内某一动作或状态重复出现的次数。常见的频度副词包括：always, usually, often, sometimes, never等。
语法概述
always 100%
usually 约70%-80%
总是、一直、始终
often 约60%-70%
sometimes 约30%-50%
seldom 约20%
hardly 约5%
never 0% (100%否定)
通常
经常、常常
有时、不时
很少
几乎不
从不、决不、绝不、总是不
常见频度副词
频度副词的位置
频度副词一般位于be动词、助动词或情态动词之后，实义动词之前。有时为了强调，频度副词也可位于句首。
My father is always busy.
I will never forget this holiday.
You should always go to school on time.
We often go to the cinema.
Sometimes, I read books before going to bed.
sometimes可放在句首、句中或句末，often也可放在句末。
We have never been given the chance to talk to him.
Sometimes she calls me. / She calls me sometimes.
Often, I go for a walk in the park after dinner.
如果句子中有两个助动词，频度副词通常放在第一个助动词后面。
注意
I go for a walk in the park after dinner often.
Complete the diagram with the words in the box. Then make a sentence with each word.
always often sometimes
never
0%
100%
1.__________
2.__________
3.__________
sometimes
often
always
My parents always stay up during the Spring Festival.
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We sometimes go to the park on Labor Day.
Children always receive gifts on Christmas Eve.
Hi there! Welcome to my blog about Chinese festivals! Today, let's get to know the Dragon Boat Festival! 1____________, people call it the Double Fifth Festival in English, because it 2________ takes place on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.
The best part of the festival is the dragon boat races. The riversides are 3________ full of people.
Eating zongzi is a must during the festival. Zongzi in the north of China are 4_______ sweet. But those in the south are 5________ salty. I 6________tried a salty one, so this year I'll be sure to try some! Which taste do you prefer
Complete the blog post with always, often, sometimes, or never.
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Sometimes
always
often
always
often
never
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Work in pairs. Talk about your ways to celebrate a traditional festival. Use the thinking map to organise your ideas. Use the words and expressions from the reading passage and the Useful expressions to help you.
Useful expressions
I often..., but I never...
... hang(s) balloons and lanterns in...
My family always have... at...
The best part of the festival is...
... is a must for...
I feel like...
Dragon Boat Festival
I always celebrate it with my family.
During the Dragon Boat Festival, we often watch the dragon boat races.
Eating zongzi is a must for Dragon Boat Festival.
I feel happy and excited during the festival because it's a time to enjoy fun activities
Sample
I.单项选择
( )1.—Were you often late for school last term, Tom
— No, _____ I got to school early every day.
A. Always B. Usually C. Sometimes D. Never
( )2. —How often do you go to a concert
— _____ever. I' m not interested in that at all.
A. Usually B. Hardly C. Almost D. Sometimes
( )3. —John sings so well. Has he ever been trained
—No. He learns all by himself. He_____goes to any training class.
A. usually B. often C. never D. even
( )4. —Miss Gao is very popular with her students.
—Yes. Her classes are_____lively and interesting.
A. seldom B. never C. sometimes D. always
Exercise
A
B
C
D
Ⅱ.用括号内单词的正确形式填空。
1. Sometimes, she ______ (cook) for me.
2. The students ______ (love) reading books.
3. This ______ (make) me tired and thirsty.
4. Let’s _____(get) to know the Dragon Boat Festival!
Exercise
cooks
love
makes
get
Homework
1. Finish related exercises about adverbs of frequency and simple
present tense;
2. Choose one of your favorite festival and write a passage.(共33张PPT)
Unit 4 Time to celebrate
第1课时 Starting out —Understanding ideas
Lead in
What festivals are mentioned in the video
Starting out
Look at the pictures and match them with the expressions.
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泼水节
清明节
那达慕大会
Starting out
Look at the pictures and match them with the expressions.
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Now say what you know about them.
What do you know about these festivals
The Water Splashing Festival is a fun holiday celebrated in April. People throw water at each other to wish for good luck and happiness. Everyone gets wet, and there are lots of smiles and laughter. People also wear colorful clothes and enjoy dancing and eating delicious food. It is a joyful time for families and friends.
Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a special holiday in April. People visit their ancestors‘ graves to clean them and offer food, flowers, and incense. It is a time to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away. Families also enjoy spring outings and fly kites. Qingming Festival is a day of respect and family togetherness.
What do you know about these festivals
The Naadam Festival is a fun and exciting event in Mongolia（蒙古） where people come together to celebrate with sports like horse racing, wrestling, and archery, as well as enjoy traditional music and dance. It's a great time to learn about Mongolian culture and have a good time with friends and family.
What do you know about these festivals
Look at the picture and answer the questions.
(1) What festivals or holidays around the world do you know
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I know about many festivals like Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Halloween and Easter.
(2) Which one do you think is the most special Why
I think Christmas is the most special. There are many fun traditions like decorating Christmas trees, baking cookies, and singing Christmas songs, which make the holiday special.
Look at the picture and answer the questions. Use the words and expressions to help you.
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1.What are the people doing
2.What is on the table
Understanding ideas
Spring Festival
dinner
family reunion
dish
1.What are the people doing
2.What is on the table
The people are having a family reunion dinner during the Spring Festival. They are smiling and waving at the camera, enjoying their time together.
There are dishes on the table, including traditional food for the Spring Festival dinner.
Pre-reading
Why is the Spring Festival unusual
While-reading
1.What text type is this passage
2.How many parts are there
3.What is the main idea of each paragraph
A story.
Three parts.
The result
The writer’s solution
The writer’s problem
para.1
para.2-3
para.4-8
1.Where did the writer celebrate the Spring Festival
2.How did she celebrate this festival
She treats her British friend, Emilia, to a Chinese dinner.
In the UK.
Read Para. 1, and answer questions.
1 It is my first year of university in the UK. My English friend, Emilia, is a nice girl. Sometimes, she cooks British food for me. Today is the Spring Festival, so I want to treat her to a Chinese dinner.
1. Does the writer make it
2. How does she solve the problem
Read Para. 2-3, and answer questions.
3. What is the result
4. What dishes does the writer make for the festival
Can you guess
2 At home, I often watch Grandma cook. I never realised cooking was so difficult. How I wish to have four hands now!
3 It is midnight in China – time for dumplings. My whole family come to help me on the phone. Step by step, they teach me. I even make some cucumber flowers.
1. Does the writer make it
No. Because she often watches Grandma cook, but she never cooked anything herself.
2. How does she solve the problem
Her whole family come to her help on the phone.
Read Para. 2-3, and answer questions.
3. What is the result
She cooks well,even makes some cucumber flowers.
4. What dishes does the writer make for the festival
Can you guess
Maybe one traditional Chinese dishes.
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4 After Emilia hangs balloons and lanterns in the dining room, I put the last dish on the table. “This is the lion’s head!”
5 “Are you joking Isn’t that against the law ” Emilia is shocked.
Emilia She _____________________ in the dining room.
The writer She _______________ on the table.
How do they prepare for the Spring Festival
hangs balloons and lanterns
puts the last dish
Read Para. 4-5, and answer questions.
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1. What is the last dish
The pork meatball.
3. What does Emilia think of it
be _________ at the name
2. Why does she make this dish
Because its round shape stands for family reunions.
_________ the taste
shocked
love/like
She thinks it __________the law.
is against
Further-thinking
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Did they enjoy their meal How do you know
Yes. Because _____________________ and __________________ fill the room. The writer feels like she _________________.
the smell of the dishes
the sound of our laughing
is back home
Read Para. 5-8, and answer questions.
6 I laugh. “It’s a pork meatball. My family always have it at the Spring Festival. Its round shape stands for family reunions. Try it!”
7 Emilia cuts a piece of it with her knife and puts it into her mouth. “I love it!” she says. The smell of the dishes and the sound of our laughing fill the room.
8 I feel like I am back home. ______________
Choose the best ending of the passage.
a I don’t like having the Spring Festival all by myself.
b I miss my family so much.
c It's really an unusual but happy Spring Festival.
Post-reading
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204
Spring Festival
Chinese dinner
whole family
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Complete the chart with the words and expressions from the passage.
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dish
shocked
back home
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Complete the chart with the words and expressions from the passage.
Think and Share
1.What is unusual about the writer's Spring Festival
It is her first time to spend the Spring Festival abroad and she learns to cook a traditional Spring Festival dish for her friend.
2.What is your family's traditional dish for the Spring Festival
Can you cook it
Dumplings. Yes, I can.
Learning to think for question 1 What’s the common way of celebrating the Spring Festival
Fireworks Display
It's like a big show in the sky where fireworks go "boom" and "sparkle" in lots of bright colors.
This is like getting a special gift. Older family members give younger ones small red envelopes with money inside.
Red Envelopes (Hóngbāo):
Everyone cleans their house really well to get rid of bad luck.
Cleaning
Learning to think for question 1 What’s the common way of celebrating the Spring Festival
Family Reunion Dinner
This is a big meal where all the family comes together to eat special foods that are supposed to bring good luck
It's fun to wear new clothes, especially if they're red. Red is a very lucky color, and everyone looks nice in their new outfits.
Wearing New Clothes
They dance and play, making it look like the dragons and lions are really alive.
Dragon and Lion Dances
Learning to think for question 1 How does the writer celebrate the Spring Festival
Cook a Chinese Meal: They make a special dinner for their British friend, Emilia, with help from their family over the phone.
Make Traditional Dishes: They cook a dish called "lion's head" (pork meatballs).
Decorate (装饰）the Room: Emilia puts up balloons and lanterns in the dining room.
Share the Meal: They eat together, enjoy the food, and feel like they are at home.
People in different countries have different ways to celebrate the festivals or holidays. But there is one thing in common, that is, they all carry people’s best wishes and good luck for the coming year and their loved ones.
Language points
1. An unusual Spring Festival 一个不同寻常的春节
unusual可以作为定语或者表语使用。
（1）作为定语时，通常放在名词前面，表示这个名词具有不寻常的特征。an unusual idea（一个不寻常的想法）、an unusual experience（一次不寻常的经历）。
（2）作为表语时，通常放在be动词后面，表示主语具有不寻常的特征。
e.g.:今天的天气很不寻常。
The weather is unusual today.
与unusual有关的词：
2. Today is the Spring Festival,so I want to treat her to a Chinese dinner. 今天是春节，所以我想请她吃一顿中式晚餐。
I’ll treat you to coffee after work.下班后我请你喝咖啡。
He treats everyone with kindness.他对所有人都很友善。
The doctor treated her for a throat infection.
医生为她治疗喉咙感染。
2. Isn’t that against the law 那难道不是违法的吗？
本句是反问句。文中 Emilia 想表达的实际上是一个肯定的观点，
她几乎确定那件事是违法的。但为了确认，使用了疑问的口吻。
这是反问句常见的用法，即表现形式像是一个问题，但实际上
是对某个观点的强烈声明或者确认。又如：
Who wouldn’t want a clean environment
谁不想要个干净的环境呢？
此外，反问句还经常用于抱怨。例如：
Can’t you see what’s happening
你难道看不出发生了什么吗？
( )1. I will treat you _____McDonald’s because you treat me your close friend.
A. to B. with C. on D. for
( )2. “It's time to _______ the dishes and start your homework.”
A. wash B. washed C. washing D. to wash
( )3. That's ___ usual way. Please try a new one.
A. the B.an C./ D. a
( )4. —What does your sister buy for your mother on Mother’s Day
— _______ . She makes a card for her.
A. Nothing B. Something C. Anything D. Everything
( )5. —I’m so worried about what you said just now.
—Haha, don’t worry. It’s only a ______.
A. way B. joke C. message D. novel
A
D
D
A
B
I.单项选择
Exercise
1. 现在是吃午饭的时候了。
It’s time _______ _______ lunch.
2. 如果你努力学习，你就能在这次考试中取得成功。
If you study hard, you can ______ ______ in the English exam.
3. 它圆圆的形状代表着家庭团圆。
Its round shape ______ ______ family reunion.
4. I watch a football match. （改为否定句）
I _______ _______ a football match.
5. I buy something for my mother on her birthday. （改为一般疑问句）
Doyou _______ _________ for my mother on her birthday？
to eat
make it
stand for
don’t watch
buy anything
Ⅱ.完成句子
Exercise
Homework
1. Try to remember the new words and useful sentence structures
about this lesson;
2. Look for the ways to celebrate other festivals on line and share
it with your classmates next time.(共12张PPT)
Unit 4 Time to celebrate
第5课时 单元写作指导
What festival is it
It is the Spring Festival.
When is this festival
It usually falls in January or February.
Where is this festival celebrated
It is celebrated in China and Chinese communities around the world.
Pre-writing
What activities do people do during this festival
Families gather for a big dinner on New Year's Eve.
People clean and decorate their homes with red items.
Elders give children red envelopes with money for good luck.
Fireworks are set off to scare away bad spirits...
Why do they celebrate this festival
People celebrate to welcome the new year.
It is a time for families to come together.
People wish for good luck and happiness in the coming year.
People honor their ancestors and traditions. ..
Today we’re going to:
Make a poster about a festival or holiday.
Work in groups. Search for information about festivals and holidays. They can be from China or from another country. Take a group vote to decide on the festival or holiday for your poster.
reasons to celebrate
name
time
place
activities
While-writing
Step 1
Make a poster about a festival or holiday.
name
What festival is it
When is this festival
What activities do people do during this festival
Where is this festival celebrated
Why do they celebrate this festival
time
activities
place
reasons to celebrate
Organise your ideas with the help of the following outline and make your poster. You may use the following language tips or find useful expressions or sentences from this unit.
Step 2
Remember!
Make the title of your poster big and colourful.
Practise and present your poster to the class.
Step 3
Sample
Vote on the best three posters and the best three presentations.
Step 4
Homework
Use the learned language tips or expressions in this unit to write an article about introducing a festival.(共16张PPT)
Unit 4 Time to celebrate
第3课时 Developing ideas
What do you know about Christmas
1. It falls on the 25th of December.
2. It’s one of the most important festivals in the west.
3. Santa Claus is a popular character in Christmas.
4. The day before Christmas is called Christmas Eve.
Lead in
How do people usually celebrate Christmas in the west
share a large meal together
give each other gifts
put up a Christmas tree at home
celebrate with families
How do they feel
They usually...
They feel happy/ warm/ excited...
Pre-listening
In the West, people usually celebrate Christmas with their families. They put up a Christmas tree at home, share a large meal together, and give each other gifts. Nowadays, there are
also some creative ways to celebrate Christmas.
Listen to the news.What problems does Chiristmas bring
While-listening
1
What is the poster about
It’s about the pollution that the Christmas brings.
What’s the purpose of this
poster
It is to call on people to take action for a green Christmas.
It also gives people some advice.
Each year,people in the UK use about 1________(365,000/456,000)kilometres of paper for gifts.
Around the world, people throw away 2_______(thousands/millions)of turkeys.
People cut down nearly3______(120/140)million trees to
use as Christmas trees.But after Chistmas,they often throw them away.
Some families are 4________(making/buying)plastic Christmas trees,but
they can cause pollution,too.
We should 5______(think/learn)about new ways of celebrating.
Let’s have a “6_____(new/green)Christmas” this year.
Do
Listen again and complete the poster. Then write F (fact) or O (opinion) in the boxes.
Act now for a green Christmas!
Do you know Christmas could bring...
Paper waste
Each year,people in the
UK use about 1__________ (365,000/456,000)kilometrs of paper for gifts.
Food waste
Around the world,
people throw away 2_______ (thousands/millions)of turkeys.
365,000
millions
F
F
2
Wood waste
Pollution
People cut down nearly3______(120
/140)million trees to use as Christmas trees.But after Chistmas, they often throw them away.
Some families are 4________(making
/buying)plastic Christmas trees,but they can cause pollution,too.
Advice:
We should 5._______(think/learn) about new ways of celebrating.
Let's have a “6._______(new/green) Christmas” this year.
120
buying
think
Green
F
F
O
O
Learning to learn
Listening for facts and opinions A fact is true for everyone. An opinion is an idea about something. When giving opinions, people often use facts to support them.
Listen to the conversation and complete the ideas. Then match the ideas to the people.
Let's not have a 1.____.We don’t want to waste food.
And this year, we won’t have a Christmas tree.
Let's make a tree from old 2.________.
Maybe we cam 3.________a tree on the wall.
How about using the big 4.________in the living room
But we'll wrap the gifts in 5.____newspapers .
big
boxes
paint
plant
old
3
Learning to learn
Agreeing and disagreeing We can agree using sentences like No problem and Great idea. When we disagree with others, be polite and say I'm not sure about that or I’m afraid I don't agree.
Listen again. Then talk about how the speakers agree and disagree.
Work in pairs. Talk about different ways to celebrate a festival or holiday.
4
Post-listening
1. Christmas could bring waste and pollution.
圣诞节会带来浪费和污染。
waste /we st/
（1）n.（金钱、技能等的）浪费，可与冠词a连用。
e.g.: 玩电脑游戏是浪费时间。
（2）n.废料；废弃物
e.g.: 他们经常把废弃物排入河中。
（3）v.浪费
waste sth. on sth. 浪费某物在某事/物上
e.g.: 不要把时间浪费在这个问题上。
Language points
It’s a waste of time to play computer games.
They often put the waste into the river.
Don’t waste your time on the problem.
They put up a Christmas tree at home，share a large meal
together，and give each other presents. 他们在家里竖起圣
诞树，一起享用大餐，然后互赠礼物。
present / prez nt/
（1）n.礼物，赠品
e.g.: 我父母送给我一块手表作为生日礼物。
（2）n.现在，目前
e.g.: 我们目前有很多事要做。
（3）adj.现在的，当前的
e.g.: 现在的气温是25摄氏度。
My parents gave me a watch as a birthday present.
We have many things to do at present.
The present temperature is 25℃ .
I.根据句意和汉语提示写出所缺的单词
1.Playing computer games is a _______ (浪费) of their time.
2.We want less _______ (污染) in the air.
3.We're taking action to reduce our _______ (塑料的) waste.
4.Today TikTok has hundreds of _______ (成百万的) of users around the world.
5.Wishing you and your family a wonderful ___________ (圣诞节)!
Exercise
waste
pollution
plastic
millions
Christmas
Homework
1. Talk about what you have learnt about new ways to celebrate
festivals or holidays.;
2. Discuss different and green ways to celebrate festivals and
holidays with your family and write them down.
