Unit 09. Festivals Around the World. Lesson 4. Communication

Welcome to our class
a. What animal is it?

b. Why is it a special animal in some countries?

c. Do you know any festivals where it is important?


Look at the picture and discuss
the following questions with a partner
Unit 9: Festivals around the world
Lesson 4: Communication
Vocabulary
Thanksgiving : Lễ tạ ơn
cranberry [`krænbəri] (n): quả nam việt quất
gravy /’greivi/: nước sốt
a turkey [`tə:ki] : con gà tây
feast [fi:st] (n): bữa tiệc, yến tiệc
stuffing [`stʌfiη](n) : hỗn hợp để nhồi vào gà
fortunate [`fɔ:t∫nit] (a) : may mắn
(to) gather : tụ họp
an adult / adult / : người lớn, người trưởng thành
a. What animal is it?

b. Why is it a special animal in some countries?

c. Do you know any festivals where it is important?


A turkey
It’s one of traditional foods of an important festival
Thanksgiving
2. Now listen and check your answers.
3. Listen again and write True (T) or False (F) for the following sentences.
Thanksgiving is a seasonal festival only held in the USA.

It is held on the third Thursday of November.

Families and friends gather to have a feast.

In many countries, only adults prepare the feast.

Cornbread is one off the traditional dishes.

After the feast, people always stay at home to play board games.

People help those less fortunate at Thanksgiving.
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F
T
F
T
F
T
It’s also held in Canada
fourth
Children also take part in food preparation.
Some people like to go for a walk or take naps.
4. Work in pairs. Imagine that one of you is from the USA and the other from Phu Yen, Viet Nam. Ask and answer about Thanksgiving and Hoi Mua, a harvest festival in Phu Yen.
A: This photo is so beautiful.
Where did you take it?
B: I took it in Hoi Mua festival in my village.
Do you have a harvest festival in your country?
A: Sure It’s Thanksgiving.
When do you celebrate Hoi Mua festival?
B: In March. What about Thanksgiving?
……..




Hoi Mua – Phu Yen
People of ethnic minorities in Phu Yen celebrate
Hoi Mua Festival every March. It is held to thank
the Rice God for the crop, and to pray for better
crops in the future. Families also worship their
ancestors and parents on this occasion. Villagers
voluntarily contribute money and other things to
celebrate the festival.
In this festival, monks are invited to preach. People
play drums. Sing songs and dance. They also drink
rice wine through a long thin bamboo tube. There
are some other activities such as cultural shows,
buffalo races, and traditional games. The festival
atmosphere is felt around all the village.