Unit 8 The seasons and the Weather Topic 3 Let’s celebrate! Section A

课件38张PPT。Topic 3 Let’s celebrate ! YiTingtingSection AFestivals we enjoyLet’s have a review.Warm up
Play a game
BINGO!What festival can we find out in each month? Calendar 2009 Calendar 2009Calendar 2009Calendar 2009Common festivals we have EasterMother’s DaySpring FestivalChristmasMid-autumn FestivalThanksgivingNew Year’s eveTeachers’ DayApril Fool’s Day Lantern FestivalWhat are these festivals
about?EasterChristmasLantern
FestivalSpring
FestivalMid-autumn
FestivalMother's DayNew Year's EveTeachers' Day
Spring FestivalSpring FestivalLunar January 1st
Chinese people eat dumplings and perform lion and dragon dances.
perform lion and dragon dances
舞龙舞狮
Lantern FestivalLantern FestivalLunar January 15th
It means the end of Spring Festival . On this day , people eat sweet dumplings for good luck , watch lantern shows and guess riddles on lanterns .
sweet dumplings 元宵/汤圆
for good luck 求好运
lucky :He is a lucky dog.ChristmasChristmas It is the birthday of Jesus ChristChristmas December 25th
People in many countries celebrate Christmas . They often eat turkey and Christmas cakes and give each other presents.
ThanksgivingThanksgivingThe fourth Thursday in November
Families in the U.S.A. get together for a big dinner . Many people eat turkey and pumpkin pie .SUM UPQUESTIONS:Are there any interesting festivals in our country?Group workDiscuss these questions in groups.
When do people celebrate the festivals ?
How do people celebrate them ?
What special food do people eat on that day?
What is your favorite holiday or festival? Why? New Year's Eve
December 31st
People have parties and do not go to bed until midnight to welcome the new year .
not…until: He didn’t come back until 12:00 last night.

One Sunday between March 22nd and April 25th
Many people believe Christ came back to life on Easter Day . People make Easter eggs(彩蛋) to celebrate the festival .EasterApril Fool’s DayApril 1st
Children and some young people play tricks on their friends
Play a trick/ tricks on sb 捉弄某人Mother’s DayThe second Sunday in May
People show their
love to their
mothers by giving
cards and other
presents . And they
often have a big
dinner.
Teachers' DaySeptember 10th
Students give cards or flowers to their teachers .Mid-autumn FestivalLunar August 15th
On this day people eat mooncakes and enjoy the bright full moon .Written workMy favorite festival
What is your favorite festival? Why?
When is it?
What is the festival about?
How long can we have for holiday?
What do we usually do in the festival?Activity Can you find out the right festival for the sentence?It is the birthday of Jesus Christ.EasterChristmasNew YearIt is the day that we remember the poet Qu Yuan.Dragon Boat
FestivalChong Yang
FestivalChing Ming
FestivalPeople send roses and cards to the people they love.Valentine's DayMother's DayHalloween's
DayIt is on the third Sunday in June.Father's DayMother's DayDragon Boat
FestivalWe watch dragon dances and get lucky money.New YearDragon Boat
FestivalChinese New YearThank you!The endNo!Yes!