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Unit 2
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Section B 2a~2e
At the end of the class, we are able to:
1. understand how New Year is celebrated in different countries;
(Language ability)
2. identify key customs and traditions connected with New Year celebrations in different countries; (Learning ability)
3. compare new year customs in the UK, US, China, and Egypt; recognize that the ways of celebrating have both similarities and differences;
(Quality of thinking)
4. understand the cultural significance of these celebrations and how they reflect the values and traditions of each country(Cultural awareness)
Learning Objectives
Watch the video and tell what it is about.
Warming Up
It’s about how New Year is celebrated in different countries.
Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the United States all celebrate the arrival of the New Year on December 31st.
People gather with family and friends to welcome the New Year. They count down at midnight and set off fireworks to celebrate.
What can we learn from the video
There are also some countries with different New Year dates, such as Thailand and Ethiopia.
2a How does your family celebrate New Year Name some customs. Which one is your favorite
Pre-reading
· Posting couplets
· Setting off fireworks
· Wearing new clothes
· Watching the Spring Festival Gala
· Making dumplings
· Having New Year’s Eve dinner
Read this article and answer questions.
【What】What does the text mainly talk about
How New Year is celebrated in different countries, and the shared theme of family connection and hope.
While-reading
2b Read the text and find out
which countries’ New Year
celebrations are mentioned.
The text mentions New Year celebrations in the UK, the US, China, and Egypt.
Let’s skim!
2c Match each paragraph with its main idea.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
A. People around the world celebrate New Year,
but at different times.
B. New Year celebrations around the word have
something in common—they involve friends
and family.
C. The Spring Festival is the most important
festival for Chinese people.
D. In the UK and the US, celebrations take place
around midnight on New Year’s Eve.
E. In Egypt, Sham El-Nessim marks the
beginning of spring.
A
D
C
E
B
Identifying text organization
Finding main ideas in paragraphs helps understand text organization.
Let’s scan!
1. What is a common feature of New Year celebrations
2. How do people generally celebrate the New Year
People celebrate the New Year with music, special food, and fireworks.
People coming together with family and friends to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one.
Read Para.1 and find out the answers to the questions.
New Year Celebrations around the World
New Year is a wonderful time when family and friends come together to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one. People all around the world celebrate the New Year with music, special food, and
fireworks, though the celebration may take place at different times.
adj. / fa w k/
让步状语从句
adj. / sel bre n/
Read Para.2 and complete the table.
In the UK In the US
· On _____________, a lot of people gather in London to see the famous _________________ and participate in the _____________________.
· At midnight they sing _________ ______, a traditional Scottish song, to remember ________________.
· the dropping of a big ball in
_________________________
· Huge ________________ watch, and when the ball reaches the _________, everyone wishes each other __________________.
December 31
Big Ben clock tower
midnight countdown
Auld Lang
friends and family
crowds gather to
bottom
“Happy New Year!”
Syne
New York’s Time Square
In the UK, many people gather in London on December 31 to see the famous Big Ben clock tower and count down to midnight. Research suggests that millions also watch it on TV. At midnight they sing Auld Lang Syne, a traditional Scottish song, to remember friends and family.
In the US, people have similar customs. A famous tradition involves the dropping of a big ball in New York’s Time Square. Huge crowds gather to
watch, and when the ball reaches the bottom, everyone wishes each other “Happy New Year!”①
v. / ɡ (r)/
n. / k st m/
v. / n v lv/
n. /kra d/
n. / b t m/
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1. What are some traditions people follow during Chinese New Year
2. Why is the family dinner on New Year’s Eve important
People sweep out dust, hang couplets, set off fireworks, and enjoy lion or dragon dances.
It is important because it shows the importance of family and everyone comes together to share a meal and express good wishes.
Read Para.3 and find out the answers to the questions.
The Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, holds great importance in China. People sweep out dust from their houses, hang couplets, set off
fireworks, and enjoy lion or dragon dances. One very important custom is that people will all try to return home and enjoy the family dinner on the eve of the Spring Festival. Grandparents, parents, and children
gather to eat delicious food and express best wishes for the whole family. This reunion shows that family is hugely important in Chinese culture.
n. /d st/
n. / k pl t/
n. /i v/
v. / k spres/
n. / ri ju ni n/
set off sth.
1. What does the name “Sham El-Nessim” mean and what does it signify(表示)
2. What activities do people do during Sham El-Nessim in Egypt
People paint eggs, have picnics, dance, sing, and watch plays.
Read Para.4 and find out the answers to the questions.
“Sham El-Nessim” means “smelling the breeze”, which signifies the beginning of spring.
In Egypt, people celebrate Sham El-Nessim in April to mark the beginning of spring. The name of the festival means “smelling the breeze”.
At this time, the weather becomes brighter, and the flowers and trees begin to show their colors. People paint eggs as symbols of new life and new beginnings. They also go out and enjoy picnics, dance, sing, and watch plays in the theater.
v. /smel/
n. / p kn k/
n. /bri z/
What is the shared belief about New Year festivals in almost
every country
The shared belief about New Year festivals in almost every country is that it is a special time to connect with family and friends and to show hope for the coming year.
Read Para.5 and answer the question.
Although New Year festivals are different all over the world, they have one thing in common. In almost every country, people believe that it is a special time to connect with their family and friends and show hope for the coming year.②
adj. / k m /
New Year Celebrations Country Time Activity
2d Complete the table with the information from the text.
the UK
the US
on December 31
Huge crowds gather to watch the dropping of a big ball in New York’s Time Square, and when the ball reaches the bottom, everyone wishes each other “Happy New Year!”
· people gather in London to see the famous Big
Ben clock tower and count down to midnight
· sing Auld Lang Syne at midnight to remember
friends and family
on December 31
New Year Celebrations Country Time Activity
China
Egypt
in April
celebrate Sham El-Nessim in April to mark the beginning of spring
· sweep out dust from their houses, hang couplets,
set off fireworks, and enjoy lion or dragon dances
· return home and enjoy the family dinner
on the eve of the Spring Festival
2e Use your own words to introduce a New Year festival to a partner.
Post-reading
No, what’s it about
Hey, have you heard about the Lunar New Year festival
That sounds interesting! Are there any special traditions
It’s a huge celebration marking the start of the lunar calendar year. People clean their homes to sweep away bad luck, decorate with red lanterns, and have big family feasts. They also give red envelopes with money to children for good luck.
That’s fascinating! Thanks for sharing.
Yes, there are! People often set off fireworks to scare away evil spirits and watch traditional lion and dragon dances. It’s a time for family reunions and honoring ancestors.
No matter where you are in the world.
People always celebrate the New Year with good wishes.
We wish you all the best for the new year!
发生 _______________________________
倒计时 _______________________________
扫去灰尘 _______________________________
贴对联 _______________________________
点燃；使……爆炸 _______________________________
欣赏舞狮或舞龙 _______________________________
回家 _______________________________
take place
count down
sweep out dust
Key Phrases
hang couplets
set off sth.
enjoy lion or dragon dances
return home
在除夕之夜 _______________________________
表达美好愿望 _______________________________
出去野餐 _______________________________
在剧院看戏剧 _______________________________
有一个共同点 _______________________________
与某人联系 _______________________________
on the eve of the Spring Festival
express best wishes
go out and enjoy picnics
watch plays in the theater
have one thing in common
connect with sb.
1. Huge crowds gather to watch, and when the ball reaches the bottom, everyone wishes each other “Happy New Year!”
Language Points
wish hope
辨析：hope 与 wish
①wish to do sth.
②wish+that从句(指不易实现的愿望)
③wish sb. to do sth.
④wish sb.+n. 祝福……
⑤wish n. 祝愿 (可数名词)
① hope to do sth.
② hope+that从句(指较易实现的愿望)
③ I hope so.我希望如此。
I hope not.我希望不是那样。
④ hope n. 希望(不可数名词)
e.g. I wish to travel to China someday.
我希望有一天能去中国旅行。
Steve wishes that he could speak fluent Chinese.
史蒂夫希望他能说一口流利的中文。
They wish him to arrive on time for the meeting.
他们希望他准时到达参加会议。
I wish you success in your new job.
我祝愿你在新工作中取得成功。
Tina made a wish before blowing out the candles on her birthday cake.
蒂娜在吹灭生日蛋糕上的蜡烛之前许了个愿。
e.g. I hope to finish the project by next week.
我希望在下周之前完成这个项目。
Andy hopes that he will get good grades.
安迪希望他能取得好成绩。
—Will the weather be nice tomorrow
—I hope so.
—Is the test going to be very difficult
—I hope not.
Despite the challenges, there is still hope for a better future.
尽管面临挑战，但仍然有希望创造更美好的未来。
—明天天气会好吗？
—我希望如此。
—考试会很难吗？
—我希望不会。
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根据汉语提示完成篇章。
Maria has always __________________(希望去探索) the mountains of South America, but she ______________________(希望她能) take a long break from work to do so. Despite the challenges, she ________ _____________(希望她能) find a way to balance her job with her travel plans. When her friend asked if she thought she could manage it, Maria replied, “____________(我希望如此)”.
wished to explore
wishes that she could
Instant Training
hopes
that she will
I hope so
2. In almost every country, people believe that it is a special time to
connect with their family and friends and show hope for the coming
year.
connect v. (使)连接；联结
①connect A to/with B connect A and B 把A和B连接起来
e.g. The teacher connected the new concept with real-life examples to help students understand.
老师将新概念与现实生活中的例子联系起来，帮助学生理解。
The new software connects the database and the user interface smoothly.
新软件将数据库和用户界面流畅地连接起来。
②connect sth. (to sth.) (使计算机)连接(到互联网或计算机网络)
e.g. Please connect the printer to the computer.
请把打印机与计算机接通。
③connect sth. up (to sth.)/connect up (to sth.) 将……(与电源、气等)连接起来，接通
e.g. The researcher connected up the two computers.
研究人员把两台计算机连接起来。
返回
完成句子。
1. 工程师把打印机连接到电脑上。
The engineer ___________ the printer _______ the computer.
2. 请把电视连接到有线电视盒上。
Please __________ the TV ______ ______ the cable box.
connected to
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connect up to
一、根据汉语提示写出单词。
1. (2024四川改编)Last weekend, all of us went for a ___________(野餐) except Tom because he was ill.
2. (2024内蒙古改编)Lucy wants to ___________(表达) her thanks to her English teacher at the graduation ceremony.
3. The ____________(庆祝活动) of the city’s anniversary was marked by a grand parade and various festivities.
picnic
Exercises
express
celebration
4. In many cultures, it is a ___________(风俗) to exchange gifts during the holiday season.
5. The project will ___________(包含) several stages, including research, development, and testing.
6. A large ___________(人群) of fans waited outside the concert hall for hours before the show began.
crowd
involve
custom
7. She used a duster to clean the ___________(尘土) off the old bookshelf.
8. The poem ended with a ___________(对联) that beautifully summed up the theme of love.
9. The family ___________(团圆) brought together relatives from all over the country.
reunion
couplet
dust
二、完成句子。
1. (2024江苏连云港)中国空间站的快速Wi-Fi帮助宇航员轻松地与地球上的人联系。
The fast Wi Fi on China’s space station helps astronauts ____________ ________ ________ on Earth easily.
2. (2024黑龙江改编)在国际博物馆日庆祝活动期间，举办了许多活动。
During the International Museum Day celebration, many activities _______ _______.
take place
connect
with people
3.尽管他们来自不同的国家，但他们有一个共同点：他们都喜欢足球。
Even though they come from different countries, they _______ _______ _______ _______ _________: they both love soccer.
4. 我写了一张卡片，衷心祝愿她在新工作中取得成功。
I wrote a card to ________ _______ _______ _______ for her success in the new job.
5. 我们开始倒计时，直到除夕午夜钟声敲响。
We began to _______ _______ the seconds until the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve.
have one
thing in common
express my best wishes
count down
Summary
1.Passage: Understand how new year is celebrated in different countries, and the cultural significance of these celebrations.
2.Words and Expressions: celebration, firework, gather, custom, involve, crowd, bottom, dust, couplet, eve, express, reunion, smell, breeze, picnic, coming, Egypt, Scottish, Big Ben, Auld Lang Syne, Time Square, Sham El-Nessim, take place, count down, set off (sth.)
1. Make a presentation or poster describing New Year celebrations in one of the countries we’ve learned in this lesson.
2. Write a short essay on how the traditions discussed might influence one's perspective on New Year celebrations and cultural practices.
Homework

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