Unit 7 holidays 广州市贸易职中 英语科 周戎姬

★. Talk about some holidays ★. Interview ★. Listening comprehension ★. Speaking comprehension ★. Best wishes ★. Sing a song ★. Homework

Spring Festival

Lantern Festival

Mid-autumn Festival

Dragon Boat Festival

Children's Day

National Day

Mother's Day

Halloween

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas

Valentine's Day ★

Interview ★ names ★ What’s your favorite holiday? Why do you like it? What do you on that day? ★

competition 3. The first Thanksgiving was in ____ . Fill in the blanks: 1. On __________ Day, people in the U.S.A get together with _____ and ______ . Thanksgiving family friends 2. Hi, Marilyn. Hi, Susan. ______ Thanksgiving! Happy 3. The first Thanksgiving was in ____ . 1621

★ 4. People eat traditional foods like _____ and turkey dressing. And fruit pies, like ____ pies and _______ pies. turkey apple pumpkin 5. Families enjoy modern traditions too, like _____ the Thanksgiving Day parade on ________. watch television 6. People watch the afternoon ______ game. football 7. Thanksgiving is a day for giving ______. thanks 8. It’s a ______ holiday. A day to be with people you ____. special love

speaking Useful Expressions Hello, … I’ve something to tell you. In China … is a …-day holiday. The holiday is from … to … All the foreigners are invited to … on … We’ll pick you up at your hotel at … See you then. Useful Expressions

Each group try to choose the right sentences to complete the dialogue. competition Each group try to choose the right sentences to complete the dialogue. c A: Hello, Mr Black. ____________ B: Yes? A: Spring Festival is coming. _____________ The holiday is from February 18 to 24. B: I see. Are there special activities for it? A: Yes. _________ Would you like to come? B: Yes, I’d love to. A: _________ Is it all right for you? B: That’ll be fine. Thank you very much. A: __________ a e d b

In China Spring Festival is a 7-day holiday. See you then. I have something to tell you. We’ll pick you up at your hotel at 6:30. A party will be given at the Yes Club on February 17 at 7:00 pm.

Choose a card and practise the dialogue with your partner. ★ New Year’s Day Two days off work. A dinner is given at 6:30 p.m., on the 31st December At the holiday Inn Card 1 Christmas Three days off work. A Christmas party is given at 7:00 p.m., on the 24th December. On the third floor of the office building. Card 3 National Day Seven days off work. A theatrical festival is held at 7:30 p.m., on the 1st October. At the Capital Theatre.

Best Wishes Happy Teacher’s Day!教师节快乐！ Happy Children’s Day!儿童节快乐！ Merry Christmas!圣诞节快乐！ I wish you good luck and good health. 祝你好运和健康。 Wish/Wishing you success in your career.祝你事业成功。 With best wishes for a happy New Year! 祝新年快乐，并致以良好的祝福。

★ May 2007 bring you joy, love and peace. 愿2007年为你带来欢乐，友爱和宁静。 I hope you a pleasant journey home. 祝你一路顺风。 Hope all your dreams come true! 愿你梦想成真！ Give my best regards to your families. 请代我问候你的家人。

Homework Write a passage of 60-80 words about a traditional holiday. ★