Clip 1 Different People, Different Cultures Unit 3

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Different People, Different CulturesDifferent People, Different CulturesUnit 3Unit 3Unit 3Unit 3

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1.1. When is the Chinese National Day? Why do we celebrate When is the Chinese National Day? Why do we celebrate

that particular day?that particular day?

2.2. How do you and your family celebrate the National Day? How do you and your family celebrate the National Day?

What are your favorite activities?What are your favorite activities?

3.3. Do you know any other National Day of other countries? Do you know any other National Day of other countries?

How do people in other countries celebrate their National How do people in other countries celebrate their National

Day?Day?

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pageantrypageantry

n.n. celebration; a party celebration; a party 庆祝，狂欢；聚会庆祝，狂欢；聚会

n. n. grand display grand display 盛观，庆典盛观，庆典

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Gallup PollGallup Poll 盖洛普民意调查盖洛普民意调查

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1.1. When is Americans’ National Day? When is Americans’ National Day?

2.2. What activities do Americans usually hold on that What activities do Americans usually hold on that particular day?particular day?

3.3. What is the icon for that day?What is the icon for that day?

1.1. When is Americans’ National Day? When is Americans’ National Day?

2.2. What activities do Americans usually hold on that What activities do Americans usually hold on that particular day?particular day?

3.3. What is the icon for that day?What is the icon for that day?

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4th of July4th of July

Picnics, parades, pageantry, fireworks, etc.Picnics, parades, pageantry, fireworks, etc.

Fireworks.Fireworks.

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The 4th of July is America’s birthday bash. It celebrates The 4th of July is America’s birthday bash. It celebrates (1)______________________________________________, (1)______________________________________________, which is the most (2) _________________in American which is the most (2) _________________in American history. The 4th of July is all about honoring this (3) history. The 4th of July is all about honoring this (3) _________________ in America’s past, acted out in red, _________________ in America’s past, acted out in red, white and blue (4) _________________. It's a day when white and blue (4) _________________. It's a day when offices (5) _________________, barbecues (6) offices (5) _________________, barbecues (6) _________________and the whole country (7) _________________and the whole country (7) _________________. _________________.

Fireworks have also been a traditional part of the 4th for Fireworks have also been a traditional part of the 4th for

as long as anyone can remember. There are as long as anyone can remember. There are

pyrotechnic displays in (8) _________________ every pyrotechnic displays in (8) _________________ every

corner of the country. In fact, according to the Gallup corner of the country. In fact, according to the Gallup

poll in any (9) _________________year more than (10) poll in any (9) _________________year more than (10)

_________________of Americans plan to attend a _________________of Americans plan to attend a

fireworks display on the holiday. And many of the most fireworks display on the holiday. And many of the most

(11) _________________ are conceived on that day.(11) _________________ are conceived on that day.


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The 4th of July is America’s birthday bash. It celebrates The 4th of July is America’s birthday bash. It celebrates (1)______________________________________________, (1)______________________________________________, which is the most (2) _________________in American which is the most (2) _________________in American history. The 4th of July is all about honoring this (3) history. The 4th of July is all about honoring this (3) _________________ in America’s past, acted out in red, _________________ in America’s past, acted out in red, white and blue (4) _________________. It's a day when white and blue (4) _________________. It's a day when offices (5) _________________, barbecues (6) offices (5) _________________, barbecues (6) _________________and the whole country (7) _________________and the whole country (7) _________________. _________________.

the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776


cherished documentcherished document

chapterchapter

traditionstraditions

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light uplight up

wraps itself in the flagwraps itself in the flag

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Fireworks have also been a traditional part of the 4th for Fireworks have also been a traditional part of the 4th for

as long as anyone can remember. There are as long as anyone can remember. There are

pyrotechnic displays in (8) _________________ every pyrotechnic displays in (8) _________________ every

corner of the country. In fact, according to the Gallup corner of the country. In fact, according to the Gallup

poll in any (9) _________________year more than (10) poll in any (9) _________________year more than (10)

_________________of Americans plan to attend a _________________of Americans plan to attend a

fireworks display on the holiday. And many of the most fireworks display on the holiday. And many of the most

(11) _________________ are conceived on that day.(11) _________________ are conceived on that day.

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givengiven

60 percent 60 percent

breath-taking showsbreath-taking shows

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The 4th of July is America’s birthday bash. This summer ritual of The 4th of July is America’s birthday bash. This summer ritual of picnics, parades and pageantry, celebrates the formal adoption picnics, parades and pageantry, celebrates the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The most cherished of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The most cherished document in our history, it declared an end to England's colonial document in our history, it declared an end to England's colonial rule and proclaimed America an independent nation. rule and proclaimed America an independent nation. ““That all men are created equal”.That all men are created equal”.The 4th of July is all about honoring this chapter in America’s The 4th of July is all about honoring this chapter in America’s past, acted out in red, white and blue traditions. It's a day when past, acted out in red, white and blue traditions. It's a day when offices shut down, barbecues light up and the whole country offices shut down, barbecues light up and the whole country wraps itself in the flag.wraps itself in the flag.

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Script:Script:Script:Script:But if there is one single icon that truly represents the 4th, it's But if there is one single icon that truly represents the 4th, it's fireworks. Fireworks have been a traditional part of the 4th for as fireworks. Fireworks have been a traditional part of the 4th for as long as anyone can remember.long as anyone can remember.I think fireworks would be the (firework is to be the) perfect way I think fireworks would be the (firework is to be the) perfect way to celebrate any if any holidays. to celebrate any if any holidays. Sun has gone down and, and you're just waiting with Sun has gone down and, and you're just waiting with anticipation.anticipation.Everyone around you literally goes, ah, woo, aha.Everyone around you literally goes, ah, woo, aha.There are pyrotechnic displays in virtually every corner of the There are pyrotechnic displays in virtually every corner of the country. In fact, according to the Gallup poll in any given year country. In fact, according to the Gallup poll in any given year more than 60 percent of Americans plan to attend a fireworks more than 60 percent of Americans plan to attend a fireworks display on the holiday. And many of the most breath-taking display on the holiday. And many of the most breath-taking shows are conceived here.shows are conceived here.

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An American student and a Chinese student are talking An American student and a Chinese student are talking about holiday celebrations in their countries. about holiday celebrations in their countries.

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Situation: Situation: Situation: Situation:

Role A: Role A: Role A: Role A:

Role B: Role B: Role B: Role B:

You are an American student. You talk about holidays in the You are an American student. You talk about holidays in the USA, how and why people celebrate them, and ask questions USA, how and why people celebrate them, and ask questions about holidays in China. about holidays in China.

You are a Chinese student. You talk about holidays in China, You are a Chinese student. You talk about holidays in China, how and why people celebrate them, and ask questions how and why people celebrate them, and ask questions about holidays in the USA. about holidays in the USA.

Tips: Some holidays in the USATips: Some holidays in the USATips: Some holidays in the USATips: Some holidays in the USA

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December 25December 25Christmas DayChristmas Day

fourth Thursday in Novemberfourth Thursday in NovemberThanksgiving DayThanksgiving Day

November 11 November 11 Veterans DayVeterans Day

second Monday in Octobersecond Monday in OctoberColumbus DayColumbus Day

first Monday in Septemberfirst Monday in SeptemberLabor DayLabor Day

July 4July 4Independence DayIndependence Day

last Monday in Maylast Monday in MayMemorial Day Memorial Day

third Monday in Februarythird Monday in FebruaryWashington's Birthday Washington's Birthday

third Monday in Januarythird Monday in JanuaryMartin Luther King DayMartin Luther King Day

January 1 January 1 New Year's DayNew Year's Day

Tips: Some holidays in ChinaTips: Some holidays in ChinaTips: Some holidays in ChinaTips: Some holidays in China

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October 10 October 10 National DayNational Day

the ninth day of the ninth lunar monththe ninth day of the ninth lunar monthThe Double Ninth The Double Ninth FestivalFestival

the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar monththe fifteenth day of the eighth lunar monthMid-Autumn FestivalMid-Autumn Festival

seventh day of the seventh lunar monthseventh day of the seventh lunar monthChinese Valentine's DayChinese Valentine's Day

5th day of the 5th lunar month5th day of the 5th lunar monthDragon Boat FestivalDragon Boat Festival

follows the solar calendar-- typically falling on April 5follows the solar calendar-- typically falling on April 5Tomb Sweeping DayTomb Sweeping Day

The 15th day of the 1st lunar monthThe 15th day of the 1st lunar monthChinese Lantern FestivalChinese Lantern Festival

from the New Moon on the first day of the new year to from the New Moon on the first day of the new year to the full moon 15 days laterthe full moon 15 days later

Spring FestivalSpring Festival

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