Model 2 Spring Festival 春节.ppt

Model 2: Spring Festival 春节 Warm-up: Work in pairs. Think about the following question and discuss with your partner. “What festivals are popular in our country? How do we spend these festivals?” Words and Phrases terrific adj. 极好的 firework n. 焰火 firecracker n. 爆竹，鞭炮 dispel v. 驱散，驱逐 cuisine n. 烹饪 speciality n. 专长，擅长 dish n. 一道菜肴 feast n. 宴会，酒席，节会 chopstick n. [常用复]筷子 considerate adj. 考虑周到的 prime n. 全盛时期 essential adj. 必要的，本质的 Ningbo Municipal Government 宁波市政府 feast one’s eyes on 尽情欣赏（艺术品等） work of art 艺术品 take pictures of 拍照 remind sb. of sth. 提醒(某人)(某事) to tell one’s truth 说实话 the Spring Festival party 春节联欢晚会 stay up 熬夜 Useful Expressions 1. How did you spend the Spring Festival in China? 您在中国怎么过的春节? 2. It is believed that … 据说…… 3. I really feasted my eyes on the Chinese food. 中国菜肴让我一饱眼福。 4. I couldn’t have the heart to eat it. 我不忍心吃。 5. Thank you for saying so. 感谢您这么说。 Listen and Answer 1. What’s the relationship between Helen and Mr. Bush? Student and professor. 2. Why do Chinese people like firecrackers? What does it mean? Because firecrackers and fireworks can dispel bad luck and bring good fortune in the coming year. 3. Where did Mr. Bush have his Nianyefan? A dinner party given by Ningbo Municipal Government. 4. What about Chinese cuisine? Does Mr. Bush like it? There are eight big cuisines and in each one, there are some specialties. Professor Bush likes them so much that he couldn’t have the heart to eat it. 5. What else did Mr. Bush do after the feast? He chatted and watched the Spring Festival Party on TV. Role-play Situation A: A g