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Unit 2 Culture shock
Speaking
What is Thanksgiving
什么是感恩节？
Thanksgiving is a national holiday widely celebrated in North America. In the US, many are taught at school that the First Thanksgiving Dinner was held in 1621 Massachusetts.
Part I Lead-in
1. When is Thanksgiving
In the States, Thanksgiving is usually the fourth Thursday in November. And in many states, the Friday after Thanksgiving Thursday is also a holiday. This is called Black Friday. Many people choose to have a long weekend break,
spend time with their family or shop for Christmas presents on Black Friday. Many stores offer special discounts.
Roast turkey and pumpkin pie have been the most traditional and favorite food on Thanksgiving Day throughout the years.
2. What is the most traditional and
favorite food on Thanksgiving Day
3.What is Thanksgiving Day in America
Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to offer thanks, of family gatherings and holiday meals. A time of turkeys, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. A time for Indian corn, holiday parades and giant balloons.
4. Do you know what the traditional celebrations in America are
Thanksgiving Day
Parade
Celebration of Thanksgiving Day
Watching NFL football
Talk time
Discussing similarities and differences
Look at the cartoon and answer the following question.
They are talking about the similarities and differences between them.
Part II Pre-Learning
A1 Sam, an exchange student, is discussing festivals in the US and China with his Chinese teacher, Mr Li. Read their conversation and practise it in pairs. Pay attention to the words in blue.
Part III While-Learning
Top tip
I think ... is (quite / very / completely) different from ...
In my opinion, the difference is ... / the differences are ...
I think … is (quite) similar to ...
In my opinion, ... is (nearly/almost) the same as ...
The similarity is ... /The similarities are ...
Read their conversation again and answer the following questions.
It sounds similar.
Yes. It’s similar.
What do you think are the main differences between the Spring Festival and Thanksgiving
Read their conversation again and answer the following questions.
Well, we take part in different activities and eat different kinds of food. In China, people usually set off fireworks and eat dumplings. In the US, we usually watch a Thanksgiving parade and an American football game on TV. We also eat turkey.
Read their conversation again and answer the following questions.
Keep books closed and talk about
the similarities and differences between Spring Festival and Thanksgiving in pairs.
Spring Festival
Thanksgiving
similarities
Come home and have a big dinner
1. Eat dumplings
2. Set off
fireworks
1. Eat turkey
2. Watch a
Thanksgiving parade
3. Watch an American
football game
A2 In pairs, discuss the similarities and differences between other Chinese and Western festivals.
New Year’s Day 新年
When on the 1st of January
What to do have a big lunch, eat a lot of delicious food, go to parties, …
A2 In pairs, discuss the similarities and differences between other Chinese and Western festivals.
Spring Festival 春节
When in January or February
What to do eat a lot of delicious food, visit relatives and friends, play with fireworks, get some red packets, …
Valentine’s Day 情人节
When on the 14th of February
What to do Lovers give the candy, the flowers or other gifts to each other, …
Lantern Festival 元宵节
When on the 15th of the first lunar month
What to do play with lanterns, eat rice balls, …
B Speak up
Your American friend wants to take part in a summer camp in China. You find this poster and tell him/her about it. In pairs, ask and answer questions about the summer camp. Use the poster and the questions below to help you.
S1: When will the summer camp start
S2: It’ll start on the 10th of July.
…
S1: When will the summer camp start
S2: It’ll start on the l0th of July.
S1: How long will the summer camp last
S2: It’ll last for 28 days.
S1: Where will I go
S2: You’ll go to Hangzhou.
S1: What is the schedule
S2: Homestay and study is from the l0th of July
to the 31st of July. And sightseeing is from
the 1st of August to the 7th of August.
S1: What will I study on weekdays
S2: You’ll study the Chinese language, Chinese
art and Chinese cooking.
S1: What will I do at the weekend
S2: You’ll visit museums, have picnics and play
sport and games with Chinese students.
camp n. 度假营
vacation n. 假期
schedule n. 日程安排
New words
Speaking
Spring Festival 春节 Children’s Day 儿童节
Valentine’s Day 情人节 Father’s Day 父亲节
Lantern Festival 元宵节 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Women’s Day 妇女节 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
April Fool’s Day 愚人节 Teachers’ Day 教师节
Easter 复活节 National Day 国庆节
May Day 劳动节 Halloween 万圣节前夕
Mother’s Day 母亲节 Christmas 圣诞节 Thanksgiving Day 感恩节
Holidays
Part IV Post-Learning
What’s your favourite holiday
My favourite holiday is .
It’s in / on .
People usually .
I last year.
That’s why I love it.
Thank you!

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