英语课件实例.ppt

Let’s listen and answer the following question 1. Name some western and Chinese festivals, and special days that seem to be especially important, and explain why they are important. 2. Do you think it is necessary for the Chinese to celebrate Christmas? 3. What is your favorite festival? Why? 4. It is sometimes claims that many festivals have been created just to encourage people to spend money. Do you agree? 5. If you have a chance to create a new festival, what is it about? Why? * * * Here are the seasons to be jolly. Foreign: Christmas, Boxing Day(节礼日), Thanksgiving Day, New Year’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. Chinese: The Spring Festival, the Pure Brightness Festival (or Qingming Festival), the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Double-Ninth Festival (or the Senior’s day), etc. Some Western holidays such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Valentine’s Day are also becoming popular in China. All kinds of festivals Discussion Role-play Then let’s see a short movie How do you celebrate Mother’s Day? Discussion L Talk et’s Procedure Work in groups and share your way of celebrating Mother’s Day with your group member. The captain should take some notes and make a summary of your group’s opinion. After your discussion, one representative should be selected for each group to report your discussion result to the class. L Talk et’s Discussion I usually phone my mother on Mother’s Day, because I am far away from my home. I think if only I can always keep my mom in my heart, that’s the best gift for her. Examples for your reference: L Talk et’s Discussion I usually buy a bunch of carnation for my mom, since carnation is the symbol of maternal love. Someone may say material thing is too superficial, but I think sometimes it is necessary to convey our affection. L Talk et’s Discussion If I am at home, I will undertake all the housework she does in my fami