重大版高中英语必修10Unit3.HolidaysandFestivals.pptVIP

??? ??? Scan the text : i)ask answer questions (competition) 2.Detailed reading: read the text and complete the following table with information from the text Finish the chart. Easter Christmas Date Christmas Day falls on December 25. Purpose To observe Food hot cross buns . Varies each year, but usually falls in March or April. the death of Christ Celebrate the birth of Christ A big goose/turkey dinner. Christmas pudding. Chocolate Easter eggs Easter Christmas Activi-ties a)On Good Friday, b)On Easter Monday, a)On Christmas Eve, b)On Christmas Day, c) On Boxing Day, People enjoy a trip to the seaside or watch an exciting sports game People(esp.Children)leave a long stocking by the bed or the fireplace 1. go to church /2. people stay at home and open gifts that were gathered round the tree. /3. the family sits down to a big goose/turkey dinner. /4.Later in the evening,people watch the queen on TV. People visit friends or watch football. hot cross buns are sold Related traditions Christmas Boxing Day Turkey Church Jingo Bell Stocking Chimney Chimney Christmas Eve Christmas Tree Father Christmas Evergreen Trees Jesus Christ Holly Leaves Pudding Conclusion :how to describe a holiday and a festival? When is it celebrated? How is it celebrated? What is eaten? Why is it celebrated? What do people do on that day? What good wishes do people express? fall on/in; observe; decorate; sit down to It is the most important festival of the Chinese calendar and is a family festival.We watch lion dances and fireworks and put couplets on doors. We also eat spring rolls, Jiaozi and other delicious food. Discussion : What is your favorite? Major Holidays in the West New Year’s Day Valentine’s Day April Fool’s Day Mother’s Day Father’s Day Halloween Thanksgiving Homework: 1.Oral Work: to read the text 2.Compare New Year’s Day with the Spring Festival, and write a report about the differences and similarit