英语国家概况之感恩节”.pptVIP

Exercise 1. From which city and country did the Pilgrims leave for the New World? ___________________________________________ 2. From which continent did they leave ? _________________________________ 3. When did the Pilgrims set sail? ____________________________________ 4. Which is the name of the ship in which they sailed? _____________________________________ 5. In which direction did the Pilgrims sail: northeast, northwest, southwest, or southeast? ___________________________________ 6. Which ocean did the Pilgrims cross? ________________________________________ 7. To which continent did they sail? ________________________________________ 8. When did the Pilgrims land on this continent? ________________________________________ 9. How long did their voyage take: 5 days, 30 days, 66 days, or 94 days? _______________________________ 10. The Pilgrims first landed on Cape Cod (in what is now Massachusetts) and then sailed to a nearby area. What is the name of the stony landmark where they eventually landed? ____________________________________________ William Bradford * 《英语国家概况》公开课 I. When is Thanksgiving Day II. Origin of Thanksgiving Day III .Customs of Thanksgiving Day Contents When is Thanksgiving Day When is Thanksgiving Day? Date of Thanksgiving Day varies every year and several countries celebrate it in different time of the year. Given here is information on Thanksgiving Day date in US and Canada for the past, present and coming years. When is Thanksgiving Day in US? Thanksgiving Day finds its roots in America. It is celebrated with lot of fervor and euphoria on the fourth Thursday in the month of November. Thanksgiving Day in 2008 - November 27 Thanksgiving Day in 2009 - November 19 Thanksgiving Day in 2007 - November 22 Thanksgiving Day in 2006 - November 23 When is Thanksgiving Day in Canada? Thanksgiving Day in Canada is, however, celebrated on the second Monday in the month of October every year. Canada celebra