Unit 9. Festivals Around the World. Lesson 4. Communication

UNIT 9: FESTIVAL
AROUND THE WORLD

Teacher : Vũ Thị Lý
Festivals around the world
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Christmas
Water Festival
Halloween
Tet
Lesson 4: Communication
1.1. Extra Vocabulary:
Thanksgiving/`θæηks,giviη/: lễ Tạ ơn
feast /fi:st/: yến tiệc
turkey /`tə:ki/: gà tây
stuffing/ `stʌfiη/: thịt nhồi
gravy /`greivi/: nước thịt
cranberry/krænbəri/: việt quất

1.2. Matching:

2. Look at the animal below. Discuss the following questions with a partner.

a. What animal is it?
TURKEY





b.



















It`s one of the traditional food of an important festival.



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







Do you know any festivals where it is important ?
Thanksgiving

F
F
T
T
F
T
F
3. In pairs, write true (T) or false (F) for the following sentences. Then listen again and check.
KEYS:
1. F ( It’s also held in Canada)
2. F ( It’s celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November and in Canada it’s celebrated on the second Monday of October.)
3. T
4. F ( Children also take part in food preparation.)
5. T
6. F ( Some people like to go for a walk or take naps)
7. T
*summary:
Thanksgiving
USA



Canada

on the fourth Thursday of November

on the second Monday of October
Thank God for successful harvests
Go for a walk, take naps, play board or card games, help the less fortunate, …
turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, cornbread, cranberry sauce,…
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 (straw). There are some other activities such as cultural shows, buffalo races, and traditional games. The festive atmosphere is felt around all the villages.
*Answer the questions:
1. Where is HOI MUA held?
2. When is it held?
3. Why do they celebrate this festival?
4. What do they often do in this festival?
5. What do they drink?
In Phu Yen.
In March.
Thank the Rice God for the crop, and pray for better crop in the future.
They often play drum, sing songs and dance. They also take part in other activities such as cultural shows and traditional games.
They drink rice wine through a long thin bamboo tube.
4. Work in pairs. Imagine that one of you is from the USA and the other from Phu Yen, Viet Nam. Ask and answer questions about Thanksgiving and Hoi Mua, a harvest festival in Phu Yen.
Example:
A: This photo is so beautiful. Where did you take it?
B: I took it at Hoi Mua festival in my village. Do you have a festival in your country?
A: Sure. Thanksgiving is an example. When do you celebrate Hoi Mua?
B: In March. What about Thanksgiving?
A: In November. Why do you celebrate Hoi Mua?
B: We celebrate Hoi Mua 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.


1. Learn vocabulary by heart .
2. Practice activity 4 more
3. Do the exercises in exercise book
4. Prepare Unit 9: SKILLS I.

HOMEWORK: