课件5张PPT。1Dictation1 originate from 2 Christian calendar
3 flour 4 garlic 5 onion
6 sausage 7 consist of 8 go wild
9 more or less 10 high spot
11 funnily enough 12 be in one’s blood
13 wash down 14 walk off
15 I don’t think much of it.
16 parade 17 import 18 abolish
19 a celebration of freedom 20 unite
2FestivalsChinese Festivals
Lantern Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival
Tomb Sweeping Day
Mid-Autumn Day
New Year’s Day
Double-ninth
National Day
May 1stForeign Festivals
Christmas Day
Thanksgiving Day
Mother’s Day
April Fool’s Day
Valentine’s Day
Easter3Compare a Chinese festival with a foreign oneName
When
Who
How
Why
Themes
How old Tomb Sweeping Day
April 5th
All Chinese around the world
Visit their family graves, pull weeds, sweep away dirt and set off offerings of food and spirit money
To honor past ancestors, celebrate the rebirth of nature, marking the beginning of the planting season and other outdoor activities
Family, nature
From the Spring and Autumn Period
4Compare a Chinese festival with a foreign oneName
When
Who
How
Why
Themes
How oldHalloween
October 31
Americans
Hold fancy balls, dress up in all manner of ghoulish costumes; noisily parade around the neighborhood
To keep the living body away from being possessed by spirits of all those who died throughout the preceding year
Superstition, safety, religion
From the 1840’s5Dictation1. funnily enough 2. go wild
3. high spot 4. in the blood
5. more or less 6. walk off
7. wash sth down 8. come to an end
9. consist of 10. dress up
11. abolish 12. atmosphere
13. carnival 14. confusion
15. costume 16. extend
17. elegant 18. tradition
19. import 20. sausage课件13张PPT。Module 4Reading and Writing
Cultural corner
Cultural corner 1– Warming-up (2m)What do you remember about carnival?Cultural corner 2– Read the passage and answer the following questions (10m)How can we understand what carnival is all about?
Why were slaves needed in America?
How did black people go to America?
How did carnival start in America?
What was the possible reason why the slaves began to hold their own carnival?
How was carnival changed when the slave trade was abolished?
What role did carnival play in Caribbean islands?What is the meaning of carnival?Cultural corner 3– Fill in the blanks with proper words from the text. (5m)Carnival today is an international, _____________experience.
Millions of people were taken ________ from their homes in Africa and ___________ to the New World __ slaves.
When the slave trade was _________ in 1838 the former slaves _________ the carnival.
____ the passing of time, the white ___________ of the island began to take part in the carnival. Carnival became a way to _____ different communities.multiculturalby forcetransportedasabolishedtook overWithinhabitantsuniteReading and writing 1 (3m)—Read the e-mail and number the following topics:____ what the writer’s doing
the atmosphere at the festival
____ the food
____ what the writer’s going to do
____ the music41352Activity 2—Underline the adj. used to describe (2m):the atmosphere
the music
the food
noisy/colorful great/exciting/relaxinggood/tastyReading and Writing – 3.Vocabulary (5m) Try to think about more words to describe the subjects.atmospherecrowded
happy
noisy
exciting
attractive
busy
amusing
warm
…fooddelicious
tasty
colorful
sour
sweet
bitter
spicy
…musictraditional
nice
beautiful
great
powerful
relaxing
peaceful
…Reading and Writing – 3. writing (15m) Read the article of Activity 4, Page 86. Then try to write a passage about one of Chinese festivals . Activity 3 – Write an e-mail from a Chinese festival (10m).1. Pair work. (Describe a Chinese festival to your partner and make sure you include details about the atmosphere, the music and the food)
2. Write an e-mail about the Chinese festival you talked about.请根据下面的汉语提示,以The Spring Festival为题,用英语向外国朋友介绍中国春节的习俗.1.春节,又叫做阴历年,是中国最重要的传统节日.
2.根据中国一个古老的传说, “年”最初是一个怪兽的名字.
3.除夕夜全家吃团圆饭.
4.人们穿新衣服, 放鞭炮,贴对联.
5.走亲访友,许多孩子可得到“压岁钱”.
生词提示:
阴历的lunar 鞭炮firecracker 对联couplet The Spring Festival
The Spring Festival, also known as the lunar New Year, is the most important traditional festival in China. According to Chinese legends, Nian was originally the name of a monster beast. On the eve of the Spring Festival, it is a folk custom to stay up late or even all night.A get-together banquet is usually a must for every Chinese family. The most popular food is jiaozi, or dumplings. People wear new clothes, set off firecrackers and post couplets on the gates. Moreover, people go out to visit relatives and friends. For many children, The Spring Festival offers them a special chance to receive “lucky money”Reading and Writing–4. Peer checking and rewriting (5m) Read your writing to your partner. Check and rewrite your writing according to the following. Then share it with the whole class.Are you clear what happen(4Wand H)
Do you know the writer’s attitude and emotion?
Are there any good connecting words or phrases?
Are there any good phrases or sentences?
Are there any spelling mistakes? Homework Write a description of one of the Chinese festivals for visitors to China. Use your notes and illustrate it with photographs or drawings if possible.
Your notes may include:
the origins and meaning of the festival
where and when it is celebrated
what happens during the festival
costumes and food课件19张PPT。1课时分配
2Period 1
Module 4 Carnival
Introduction
Reading and Vocabulary
3Introduction-1. Description of Chinese festivals(3m)Can you describe one of the Chinese festivals?
wear special clothes eat special food
give or receive gifts
have a holiday from school
take part in a traditional ceremony
dance and listen to music
enjoy yourself with friends or family4Introduction-2. western festivals(4m) How much do you know about the following western festivals?ChristmasThis is a Christian festival which comes in the middle of winter.reindeer 驯鹿sleigh雪橇Santa Claus 圣诞老人5HoliThis is a festival of color, which marks the beginning of spring in India.6Thanksgiving DayThis is when Americans remember the hard times when they first arrived in the country.turkey 火鸡pumpkin pie 南瓜饼7Halloween This festival is at the end of October, when “ghosts” come out.8Easter This is a Christian holiday in March or April when Christians remember the death of Christ and his return to life.Easter BunnyEaster eggs复活节彩蛋9Carnival People love wearing special clothes
for this festival.10Reading and Vocabulary-1. Warming-up (2m) Describe the photo on P31.What is the person wearing?a crowna maska robeholding a fan11Reading and Vocabulary 2--Skimming (3m)
Read the passage and choose the topics it mentions.Different carnivals
The origins of carnival
Special food
Carnival in Venice√√√12Reading and Vocabulary 3—Scanning (5m)1. c2. b3. c4. a5. b6. b7. b8. bActivity 213 Whenever you think of carnival, you may think of ______, ________ and _________. The sights may differ in different countries, but the __________ is the same everywhere.
crowdscostumesconfusionexcitementParagraph 1 What’s your general impression
of carnival?14Paragraph 2 What does carnival mean?What do people do at carnival?“Carnival” comes from two Latin words, ________ “no more meat”.meaningPeople saw Carnival as a last chance to ________ at the end of the winter season. They eat, drink and ________.have fundress up15Paragraph 3 Where does the writer say we can see the most famous carnival? What was it like at first?The most famous carnival in Europe was in ______. People ate, drank and wore _____. At the beginning, it lasted for just one day. As time passed, the carnival period was _________and people walked round the streets for weeks ______doing what they wanted without _______________. Many crimes went __________.Venicemasksextendedon endbeing recognizedunpunished16Paragraph 4 What was the law about wearing masks? The first of laws about wearing masks _____________ the 14th century. Men were not allowed to wear masks at night. In later times people who wore masks could not carry ________. At the end of the 18th century masks were totally ______ and carnival became just a _______.dates back tofirearmsbannedmemory17Paragraph 5 When and how was the tradition of celebrating carnival revived? In the late 1970s the tradition___________ by students, who began making masks and organizing parties and threw _______________ paper at tourists. The town council realized carnival ____________ business and the festival _____________ for tourists.was revivedbrightly-coloredwas good forwas developed18Paragraph 6 How is carnival celebrated in Venice today? Today carnival in Venice _____________ for five days in February. People arrive from all over Europe to enjoy the fun. Hotels are fully ______ and the streets ______________ wonderful costumes.is celebratedbookedare crowded withWhat is the feature of the carnival in Venice?The spirit of Venice carnival is a little different from other carnivals. The ___ to Rio is music and movement,_____ in Venice it is the _______ of the masks. As you _____________ the streets you may see varieties of masks-- ______ or frightening, sad or _______, __________ or modern. Nobody takes it off as the _____ will be lost if the masks ________.keywhilemysterywander throughelegantamusingtraditionalmagiccome off19Homework:
Activity 3 on P32 and Activity 4 on P33.
Finish off Vocabulary exercises in WB.
Surf the internet for more information about festivals . r课件13张PPT。Module 4Grammar
Learning English ----第五期 （被动语态讲和练）Who wrote this book?=This book __________by Mark Twain.was writtenMark Twain wrote this book.What is the man doing?He is feeding a dog.= A dog ___________ by him.is being fedWhen shall we use the passive voice?1.Use the passive voice when you want to emphasize the receiver,rather than the doer of an action.
e.g. William led the invasion.
The invasion was led by William.
2.Use the passive voice when you do not know the doer of an action.
e.g. These books are written for teenagers.
3.Use the passive voice when you want to be polite, or when you do not want to identify the doer of an action.
e.g. You are cordially invited to a party.Grammar—1. Put the following sentences into passive voice (8m)In the late 1970s students revived the tradition.
Today, people in Venice celebrate carnival for five days in February.
The government will build more roads to solve the problem of traffic jams.
In the late 1970s the tradition was revived by the students.Today,carnival is celebrated in Venice for five days in February.一般现在时的被动语态：am/is/are+过去分词
一般过去时的被动语态：was/were+过去分词
一般将来时的被动语态：will be+过去分词More roads will be built to solve the problem of traffic jams by the government.4. Wait a moment. My mother is cooking lunch.
5. People were hunting the wolf everywhere last year.
Wait a moment. Lunch is being cooked by my mother.The wolf was being hunted everywhere last year.现在进行时的被动语态：am/is/are+being+过去分词
过去进行时的被动语态：
was/were+being+过去分词6. People have done a lot to protect the environment.
7. They had put out the fire before the firefighters arrived.A lot has been done to protect the environment.The fire had been put out before the firefighters arrived.现在完成时的被动语态：has/have+been+过去分词
过去完成时的被动语态：had+been+过去分词Grammar—2. Practice (8m) Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.7. We will teach this song on the radio.
8. They have returned the books to library.
9. They had finished the work before they went home.
10. They are planting trees at this moment.
11. They were cleaning the windows at that time.Venice is visited by tourists from all over the world.
Many of the carnival masks are made by trained artists.
Parties were given by rich people every day for a month.
Carnival was taken to South America by the Portuguese and the Spanish.
The Notting Hill Carnival was created by the West Indian community in London.
6. Carnival is enjoyed by millions of people today.
7. This song will be taught on the radio.
8. The books have been returned to the library.
9. The work had been finished before they went home.
10. Trees are being planted at this moment.
11. Windows were being cleaned at that time.Grammar—3. Complete the passage using the correct form of the verbs.(8m)1. were held 2. celebrated 3. was decided4. wanted5. was followed6. was discovered7. brought8. were added9. has become10. is celebrated11. is known12. climbs13. flies14. is watched15. are firedHomeworkFinish the grammar exercises in WB.
Underline the examples of the passive in The Magic of the Mask.Key to the WorkbookActivity 1
1. E 2.D 3. B 4. A 5.C
Activity 2
1. is called 2. was called 3. are given
4. were filled 5. were frightened
Activity 3
6. were lit 7. was believed 8. are dressed
9. are given 10. was rung课件14张PPT。Module 4Vocabulary and Listening
Everyday English
FunctionVocabulary and listening-1.warming-up (3m)Which things do you eat at a festival?
beanscabbagepeaschickengarlicflouronionporksausageseggsActivity 2 Tell the following things:Two types of meat
A food that consists of a tube of skin containing meat mixed with herbs
Five vegetables
Two ingredients for making a cakepork and chickensausagesbeans cabbage garlic onion peasflour and eggsListening practice 1 (10m)—listen and match the names of the festivals with the photos.Mardi GrasNotting HillCarnival in RioOktoberfest Listening practice 2 (20m)—listen to Interview 1(5m). Complete the table and answer the given questions.New Orleans,USAJan.---Feb.2 months18th centuryKing Cakes1. Who took Mardi Gras to the United States?
2. What can you find inside a King Cake?1. The French.
2. A plastic baby.Listen to Interview 2 (5m)3. Why does Cameron think Notting Hill carnival is held in the summer?
4. Who started it, and why?CameronNotting Hill, Londonlast weekend in Augustweekend1960sJamaican food(chicken,
rice and peas3. Because of the weather.
4. Caribbean immigrants to the UK, because it is an important festival for them.Listen to Interview 3 (5m)5. Why does Maria think carnival in Rio is special?
6. What do people often do after eating and drinking?MariaRio, BrazilFebruary5 days1850Feijoada
(pork,beans and garlic)5. Because Carnival is in the Brazilian’s blood.
6. They go for a walk on the beach.Listen to Interview 4 (5m)StefanGermanySept.—Oct.2 weeks1810sausages and sauerkraut(cabbage and onions)7. What food does Stefan like?
8. How many glasses of beer are drunk at the Oktoberfest every year?7. Sausages.
8. Ten million.Listening practice 3 (3m)--Work in pairs and discuss the questions.Which of the festivals you have read or heard about in this module would you rather go to?
What are the most important things in a festival?
Which is your favorite festival?
The answers are open.Everyday English 1 (3m)—Paraphrase the phrases.1. b
2. a
3. b
4. a 5. b6. a7. a8. bEveryday English 2 (3m)—Complete the following sentences.1. 昨晚，当人群听到这个消息后，欣喜若狂。
The crowd _____ _____ with delight at the news last night.
2. 他们那个假日的最大乐趣是远足。
Hiking was the ______ _____ of their holiday.
3. 我们家大多数人都擅长音乐。这是与生俱来的。
Most of my family are good at music. It is ___ ___ _____.
4. 秘书被暗地里告知这件事。
The secretary was told about it ____ ______.
5. 他当服务员一晚上约能挣20美元左右。
He can earn $20 a night, ____ ___ ____, as a waiter.went wildhighest spotin the bloodin secretmore or lessFunction 1—Match the sentences with the speakers and say what they are speaking about.Caitlin
Cameron
Maria
Stefan 1. It’s OK, but…
4. I prefer …to…
2. I really like it. …
3. I just love …Function 2—Number the phrases from the most negative to the most positive. I hate it.
I don’t think much of it.
It’s OK.
I quite like it.
I really like it.
I love it.Function 3—Discuss your preferences for food to eat with your partner,using the phrases in Activity 2.Example:
A: Do you like fish?
B: No, I don’t. I hate it.
/Yes, I do. I quite like it.
