【英语】Unit 1《Section Four Using language》课件(人教版必修3)2.ppt

Unit 1 Festivals around the world Revision Can you name the festivals we have talked about in Unit One? Can you talk about some festivals clearly? * * Using language Reading Task ice sculpture The Quebec Carnival is probably the most well-known North American winter event, and has been popular since the beginning of the 20th century. Quebec City is situated on the St Lawrence River. The winter climate is very severe, and at carnival time people must dress very warmly and cannot stand around and watch the parades for long. It is similar to Harbin in climate and also has ice sculpture competitions that are very popular. The carnival has a very energetic atmosphere, as people take part in various kinds of races and competitions. Quebec Harbin Difference Similarity City ice sculptures ice sculptures snowboarding competitions, canoe races, dog-sled races snow sculptures, skiing, skating and other activities just for fun, but not part of the festival Pairwork. Read the text carefully and fill in the form. Qiqiao Festival the seventh day of the seventh lunar month Do we have our own Valentine’s Day in China? Qiqiao Festival refers to the seventh night of the seventh lunar month. It is a traditional folk festival of the Han people. This night is not only the time when the legendary Cowherd and the Girl Weaver are supposed to have their annual meeting, but also a good opportunity for women to pray for the Girl Weaver for the purpose of seeking dexterity. Therefore, this festival is also named Maiden’s Day, Daughter’s Day. The day is not as well-known as many other Chinese festivals. But almost everyone in China, young or old, is very familiar with the story behind it. Qiqiao Festival is considered by many as the Chinese Valentine’s Day. 每年农历七月初七这一天是我国汉族的传统节日七夕节。因为此日活动的主要参与者是少女，而节日活动的内容又是以乞巧为主，故而人们称这天为“乞巧节”或“少女节”、“女儿节”。 七夕节是我国传统节日中最具浪漫色彩的一个节日，也是过去姑娘们最为重视的日子。在这一天晚上，妇女们穿针乞巧，祈祷福禄寿活动，礼拜七姐，仪式虔诚而隆重，陈列花果、女红，各式家具、用具都精美小巧、惹人喜爱。 2006年5月20日，七夕节被国务院列入第一批国家非物质