剑桥国际英语教程2Unit.ppt

Unit 8 Lets celebrate!Holidays and Festivals Can you think of some public holidays in China?The Spring FestivalThe Lantern FestivalQingming/the Pure Brightness DayThe Dragon Boat FestivalThe Mid-Autumn Festivaldragon dance:dance performed by a team of people carrying a dragon on polesone carries the head of the dragon and the others the body and tailcostume:a mask or clothing worn on special occasionsstreamer:a long colored piece of cloth or papercemetery:an area of ground where people are buriedWhich of these holidays celebrate people?Which celebrate events?Do you celebrate these or similar holidays in your country?What other special days do you have?Whats your favorite holiday of festival?Word powerbirthday,graduationbarbecue,singing,feastchampagne,meat pies,dumplingcandy,jewelry Thanksgivingcook a large turkeyValentines Daygive giftsNew Years Evehave a party at someones houseThanksgiving:Its a day when _February 14:Its a day when _New Years Eve:Its a day when _ThanksgivingValentines DayNew Years EveDo you like any of the holidays?Which ones?Carnaval timeWhat do you know about Carnaval?The best part about Carnaval is the big parade.Carnaval is a party.It lasts for four(whole)days.Its in late February or early March.The samba is a dance.thats somethingused to say that there is one thing that you should be glad about wayvery far way ahead/behind/out etc decorateto make something look more attractive by putting something pretty on it Special daysdateoriginactivitiesplacespecial food and drinkthings we give/receivewhat you like about itWhat else people doA travel guideWhat is special about your hometown?If a foreign teacher plans to visit your hometown,which season would you recommend?What event to attend?Wedding dayshrinereception:a large formal party to celebrate an event or to welcome someone kimonoThe Wedding CeremonyProcessionalProcessionalSeating of the ParentsSeating of the Parents Bridal Processional BeginsBridal Processional Begins Minister and Minister and GroomGroom enter usually from stage right.If the enter usually from stage right.If the GroomsmenGroomsmen are not escorting the are not escorting the BridesmaidsBridesmaids down the down the aisle to the altar,they also enter together with the aisle to the altar,they also enter together with the Minister and Groom.Minister and Groom.Bridesmaids enter,usually down the center aisle,one at a Bridesmaids enter,usually down the center aisle,one at a time.If the Groomsmen are escorting the Bridesmaids,time.If the Groomsmen are escorting the Bridesmaids,they enter together.they enter together.Maid or Matron of HonorMaid or Matron of Honor enters.If she is being escorted enters.If she is being escorted by the by the Best ManBest Man,they enter together.,they enter together.Flower Girl and Ring Bearer enter.Flower Girl and Ring Bearer enter.Wedding March Begins The Bride and her father enter.Typically the Brides mother will stand as a signal for all of the guests to stand.Sometimes the Minister will announce,All rise for the Bride.Congregation is SeatedGiving Away of the BrideThe Pledge_,will you have _ to be your(wife/husband),to live together as friend and mate?Will you love(her/him)as a person,respect(her/him)as an equal,sharing joy as well as sorrow,triumph as well as defeat.And keep(her/him)beside you as long as you both shall live?Wedding VowsWedding VowsAt this moment in the wedding ceremony the Bride At this moment in the wedding ceremony the Bride and Groom face one another.and Groom face one another.MaleMale_,I give you this ring,wear it with love and _,I give you this ring,wear it with love and joy.I choose you to be my wife,to have and to hold joy.I choose you to be my wife,to have and to hold from this day forward for better or for worse,for from this day forward for better or for worse,for richer for poorer,in sickness and in health,to love richer for poorer,in sickness and in health,to love and to cherish as long as we both shall live.and to cherish as long as we both shall live.FemaleFemale_,I give you this ring,wear it with love and _,I give you this ring,wear it with love and joy.I choose you to be my husband:to have and to joy.I choose you to be my husband:to have and to hold,from this day forward.For better,for worse,hold,from this day forward.For better,for worse,for richer for poorer;in sickness and in health;to for richer for poorer;in sickness and in health;to have and to cherish,as long as we both shall live.have and to cherish,as long as we both shall live.And hereto,I pledge you my faithfulness to show to And hereto,I pledge you my faithfulness to show to you the same kind of love as Christ showed the you the same kind of love as Christ showed the Church when He died for her,and to love you as a Church when He died for her,and to love you as a part of myself because in His sight we shall be one.part of myself because in His sight we shall be one.Exchanging of the RingsLighting of the Unity CandleThe KissMinister:_,you may now kiss your Bride.Presentation of the CoupleMinister:It is now my privilege to introduce to you for the first time,Mr.and Mrs._.Marriage customsWhen two women of a tribe in Paraguay want to marry the same man,they have a boxing match.When people get married in Malaysia,they have to eat cooked rice.In Italy,before a couple gets married,a friend or relative releases two white doves.In some parts of India,when people get married,water is poured over them.What happens when people get married in China?What are the special marriage customs where you live?Complete the statements in part A with your own information.Thats an interesting custom.birthsbirthsmarriagesmarriagescourtshipcourtshipseasonsseasonsgood luckgood luckfoodfoodlocationlocationcolorscolorsmusicmusictraditionstraditionsDo you know any interesting customs related to the topics above?Explain a custom and discuss it with your classmates.Tell the class the most interesting custom you talked about in your group.Unique CustomsDo you know about any festivals that honor the dead?Do you know about any festivals when lovers exchange tokens?Do you know about any festivals that fight against evil spirits?ribbon:a long,narrow strip of material used as decorationancestor:a member of your family from long agograve:a place where someone is buried,usually in a cemeterysilk:a soft,smooth materialbracelet:a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist bond:something that unites two or more people or groups,such as love,or a shared interest or idea loyal:always supportive;faithfulDo you know of a celebration or custom that is similar to those in the article?Describe it.