Bài giảng môn Tiếng Anh - Unit 8: Celebrations

1. It is traditionally held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. It is the time when people celebrate the largest full moon in the year. During the festival, children wear masks, parade in the street, have parties with special cakes and lots of foods, etc.2. It falls sometime between 19th January and 20th February on the Western calendar. It marks the beginning of spring, for agrarian people, the start of a new year. It is the time when people go to the pagoda, visit their relatives and friends, etc.4. It is on the 14th day of February. It is the traditional day on which people express their love to each other and send Valentine’s cards or chocolate, etc.3. It is on the 20th of November. As a national festival, it is observed in honor of teachers’ noble responsibility. The celebration includes congratulations from students, commending outstanding teachers, etc. Students usually give their teachers cards and flowers and show their deep gratitude to them, etc.Match each of the following festivals with its suitable name.A. Valentine’s DayB. Mid-Autumn FestivalC. Lunar New YearD. Teachers’ DayAnswers: 1-B 2-C 3-D 4-AUNIT 8: CELEBRATIONSD- WRITINGChristmas is an annual holiday that (1)... the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Christmas Day falls on December 25. It is preceded by Christmas Eve on December 24, and in some countries it is (2)........ by Boxing Day on December 26, when many people go shopping for sales. It is the time when people get together with family. People give presents to each other or send cards wishing each other a (3)... Christmas. At Christmas, people sing carols to get into the Christmas spirit. As well, people (4) ...............Christmas trees and put up lights around the house. A common Christmas dinner is turkey. There are also lots of (5)................. for the kids. People love Christmas because it is the time when they can share peaceful moments with their family.followed marks decorate Merry baked goodiesChoose a suitable word from the box to fill in each gap.Connectedmarks followed Merrydecoratebaked goodiesRead the paragraph and find out the main points in the description.1- Name of the festival2- Purpose of the festival3- Time of the festival4- Main activities of the festival5- Foods eaten6- People’s feeling about the festival (likes? Reason?)UNIT 8: CELEBRATIONSD- WRITINGComplete the following points in the description.1- Name of the festival:2- Purpose of the festival:3- Time of the festival: 4- Main activities of the festival: 5- Foods eaten:6- People’s feeling about the festival (likes? Reason?): UNIT 8: CELEBRATIONSD- WRITINGChristmas marks the birth of Jesus of NazarethChristmas Day falls on December 25. It is preceded by Christmas Eve on December 24, and in some countries it is followed by Boxing Day on December 26. People get together with family. People give presents  or send cards. People sing carols. As well, people decorate Christmas trees and put up lights around the house. turkey, baked goodiesPeople love Christmas because it is the time when they can share peaceful moments with their family.ConnectedUNIT 8: CELEBRATIONSD- WRITINGWrite a paragraph describing the Mid-Autumn Festival, using the main points below.1- Name of the festival: Mid-Autumn Festival2- Purpose of the festival: People celebrate the largest full moon in the year3- Time of the festival: Traditionally on the 5th day of the 8th lunar month4- Main activities of the festival: 5- Your feelings about the festival (likes? Reason?)(To get together with family and friends/ to enjoy the moonlight and many other refreshments)Children: -Wear masks and join a candlelit lantern procession Vietnamese parents: -Tell their children fairy tales under the silver moon-Have parties with special cakes and lots of fruits -Perform traditional Vietnamese dances/ take part in contests for prizes and scholarshipsUNIT 8: CELEBRATIONSD- WRITINGWrite a paragraph describing Mid-Autumn Festival, using the main points below.The Mid-Autumn Festival, also referred as Tet Trung Thu in Vietnam, is traditionally held on the 5th day of the 8th lunar month. It is a holiday when Vietnamese people celebrate the largest full moon in the year. The Mid-Autumn Festival is also called the Children’s Festival. Trung-Thu activities are often centred around children and education. During the festival, children wear masks and join a candlelit lantern procession. They have parties with special cakes and lots of fruits. They also perform traditional Vietnamese dances and take part in contests for prizes and scholarships. In addition, Vietnamese parents tell their children fairy tales under the silvery moon. I love the festival so much because it is the time when I can get together with my family and friends to enjoy the moon light and many special refreshments.Sample writing: