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Section B 2a-2e

唐徕回中 雷俊仙

What kind of traditional food do people eat on special holidays in China?

What special holidays are there in China?

2a

Spring Festivaldumplings

Lantern Festival /Yuanxiao festival

tangyuan yuanxiao

Dragon Boat Festival zongzi

Mid-autumn Day moon cakes

Skim （略读） the article and answer:

1.What is the article about?

2.What traditional food do people eat on this special day?

Thanksgiving DayThanksgiving Day

pepper

plate

gravy

Things they need to make a turkey

oven

2b Read the article and number the pictures [1-5].

1

2

3

4

5

First, mix together some bread pieces, onions, salt and pepper.

Then, put the turkey in a hot oven and cook it for a few hours.

Next, fill the turkey with this bread mix.When it is ready, place the turkey on a large plate and cover it with grave.

Finally, cut the turkey into thin pieces and eat the meat with vegetables like carrots and potatoes.

1. Where do people celebrate Thanksgiving?

2. When do people celebrate it?

Read the article again and answer the following questions. （ p62)

In the United States.

2c

On the fourth Thursday in November.

3. Why do people celebrate it?

To give thanks for food in the autumn

and also remember the first travelers

from England who came to live in

America about 400 years ago.

4. How do people celebrate it now?

5. What is the main dish of the

Thanksgiving meal?

By having a big meal at home with their family.

Turkey.

How to make it?

A _____ day

Why ?_____________________________

When?_____________________________

How to celebrate?

In the past,______________.

These days,_____________.What to eat?

____________Thanksgiving Day

First ,___________________.

Next ,___________________.

Then,___________________.

After that,________________.

Finally ,__________________.

The fourth Thursday in November

A time to give thanks for food

they gave thanks …

they have a big meal…

mix with…

fill the turkey with…

put the turkey in a…

place… and cover…

cut …and eat..

Turkey

special

2d Here are the instructions for making a turkey dinner written in a different way. Put them in order. Write First, Next, Then and Finally.

________, serve it to your friends with some vegetables. ________, put it into the bird. ________, cook it at a very high temperature for a long time. ________, put everything you need together in a large bowl.

4

2

3

1 First

Next

Then

Finally

1. When is this special day?

2. What are the reasons for this special day?

Do people give thanks for anything on this day?

Do people remember anything or anyone on this day?

3. How do most people celebrate this day?

4. Is there any traditional food?

What are the main dishes?

5. Can you make these dishes?

What do you think is the most special day in China?

Answer the following questions.

2e

1. It’s Dragon Boat Day.

4. Yes, there is. The main

dishes are zongzi.

2. In order to remember the

famous poet Qu Yuan. 3. People eat zongzi and

have boat races.

5. Yes, I can.

In China we have some

traditional holidays. Each one

has a special meaning in it. So

remember to celebrate these

holidays with our family and

friends each year and don't forget our good traditions.

Be grateful to those who abandoned you ,because he taught you to be independent!

Be grateful to those who whipped you ,because he removed your shelter!

Be grateful to those who hurtyou ,because he steeledyour mind.

Be grateful to those who havedeceived you, for they havedeepened your insight

感激遗弃你的人，因为他教会了你独立！

感激鞭打你的人，因为他消除了你屏障！

感激伤害你的人，因为他磨练了你的心智！

感激欺骗你的人，因为他增进了你的见识！

In China we have some

traditional holidays. Each one

has a special meaning in it. So

remember to celebrate these

holidays with our families and

friends each year and don't forget our good traditions.

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