人教版高中英语必修三Unit 1《Festivals around the world》（period 1）课件.pptVIP

4. Spring Festivals Fill in the blanks. Meanings To look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring Names 1_______________ 4 ______ 7____ Cherry Blossom Festival The Spring Festival Carnivals Easter Countries China Western countries Mainly religious countries 8 _____ Japan Activities Eating good foods; giving children 2_____ money; 3_______ ______ and carnivals 5_______; dancing in the streets; loud music; 6_______________ lucky dragon dances Parades colourful clothing 1. The ancient people needn’t worry about their food. 2. Halloween used to be a festival intended to honor the dead. F T II. True or False 3. Qu Yuan was a great poet who people honor a lot in China. 4. Mid-autumn Festival is held to celebrate the end of autumn. 5. Easter celebrates the birth of Jesus. T F F Discuss in pairs which festivals you think are the most important and which are the most fun. Conclusion Homework 1. Go over the text after class and try to write a summary of the text (about 100 words) and retell the text according to the summary. * * * * * * Period 1 How many festivals do you know both in and out of China? Warming Up The Chinese festivals Spring Festival Festival of lanterns Mid- Autumn Festival Holidays Brainstorming Chinese public holidays International Women’s Day New Year’s Day Children’s Day National Day The Youth?Day International Labour Day Festivals in foreign countries Happy Valentine’s Day Halloween Parade Christmas Carnival festivals Brainstorming festivals of foreign countries Christmas Fool’s?Day Valentine’s?Day Carnival Easter Thanksgiving Day Mother’s?Day Father’s?Day Halloween starve: 饥饿 origin: 起源 ancestor: 祖先 Obon: 盂兰盆节(日本) grave: 坟墓；墓地 incense: 熏香 in memory of: 纪念 feast: 节日；盛宴 Presentation New words skull: 头骨 dress up: 打扮；盛装 play a trick on: 搞恶作剧 award: 奖品 rooster: 公鸡 energetic: 充满活力的 carnival: 狂欢节 parade: 游行 Pre-reading 1. What festivals or c