外研版英语八下《Unit 1 Its the last day before the new school year begins》课件ppt1.pptVIP

3. American children go back to school ____. on 1st September on the first Monday of September c) the day after Labour Day 4. Lingling thinks that after May Day in China, ____. it’s the start of the summer holiday everyone enjoys themselves c) the weather gets better Pair work: Talk about Chinese festivals. Model: The meeting began. My father arrived. (as soon as) As soon as the meeting began, my father arrived. 1) I see my old friend . I feel happy. (as soon as) 2) It’s New Year’s Day. People make resolutions for the new year. (when) 3) It gets dark. There are fireworks. (when) 4) My father was playing cards with his friends. My mother was cooking. (while) 5) People were singing. The band was playing. (while) Module 8 Public holidays Unit 1 It’s the last day before the new school year begins. party festival sing dance celebrate eat cakes watch fireworks public holiday Look at the picture. Which words can you use to describe it? Do you know what public holiday it is? Independence Day American National Holiday Listen and answer the questions 1. When is Independence Day? It’s 4th July. 2. What is a public holiday? On that day, officers don’t go to work. 3. When do most people take a vacation? From July to the beginning of September. 4. How do Americans celebrate Independence Day? They put out flags, listen to bands, and have a picnic in the countryside. Tapescript Lingling: Betty, can you tell me about Independence Day? What date is it? Betty: Well, it’s on 4th July, and it’s our national day. Americans celebrate the day when the USA became a different country from Britain. Lingling: So the UK and the USA used to be one country? Betty: That’s right, until 1776. It’s a very special day for all Americans. It’s also a public holiday. Lingling: What does that mean? Betty: It me