Unit 2 I believe that there are many ways to show our love.

I think that mooncakes are deliciousPeriod 3 Section A 2d

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you know that there are two special days for parents in America ? I heard that it is becoming more and more popular to celebrate Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day in China . I wonder if children over there also give similar gifts to their parents. I believe that there are many ways to show our love.

Have you ever been abroad? Do you know where Chiang Mai is?

It is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand. It attracts over 5 million visitors each year. It’s on the list of 25 Best Destinations in the World.

Listen to the conversation . Clara:

Guess what? I’m going to Chiang Mai in two weeks. Ben: Wow, sounds like fun! But I believe that April is the hottest month of the year there. Clara: Yes, that’s true. But there’s a Water Festival from April 13th to 15th. Ben: I wonder if it’s similar to the water festival of the Dai people in Yunnan Province.

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Clara:

Yes, I think so. This is the time of the Thai New Year. People go on the streets to throw water at each other. Ben: Cool! But why do they do that? Clara: Because the new year is a time for cleaning and washing away bad things. Then you’ll have good luck in the new year.

Listen again and answer the questions.

1.Are they talking about the Water Festival in China ? Yes ,they are.2. Is July in Chiang Mai the hottest month of the year ? No ,it isn’t .

2d Read and answer the questions.

1. Has Clara been to Chiang Mai ?

No ,she hasn’t. 2.Is Water Festival in Chiang Mai similar to the water festival of the Dai people in Yunnan Province ? Yes ,it is.3.Do you think the new year in Chiang Mai is a time for cleaning and

washing away bad things ?Yes ,I do. Yes ,I think so.

知识拓展

泰国泼水节

泰国泼水节又称“宋干节”,在每年的4月13日， 历时三天，是泰国的重要节日。泰国泼水节代表着 清除所有的邪恶、不幸和罪恶，并怀着一切美好和 纯净开始新的一年。 每年4月13日到15日连续三天是泰国的宋干节， The Songkran Festival,又称“泼水节”。宋干 是梵文，意为“太阳运行到白羊座，既新的太阳年 开始”,这也是泰国一年中最热的时候。宋干节 (泼水节)当天会接连举行三天的庆祝活动：从4月 13日的宋干节或是除夕，到4月14日的新年暖身 (Wan Klang或Wan Nao)及4月15日新年(Wan Taleung)。

Memorize in

two weeks April is the hottest month of the year water festival similar to the Dai people throw water at each other. a time for cleaning and washing away bad things good luck

1. Guess what?意思是 “你知道吗？”、“想不到吧”、

“你猜怎么着?” 。这个句子是要告诉人家 某件事之前常用的口语。说话者并无意要 对方真的去猜，听者也不会真的去伤脑筋。 通常对于该句型都是以What?回答。 Guess what? I got through the exam. 你猜怎么了? 我考试过关了。

2. I’m going to Chiang Mai in two weeks.根据语境，in two weeks在这句话里的意 思是 “两周之后” 。 He'll be back in two weeks. 他两周后回来。 “in+ 一段时间”和将来时连用，表示 “在某段时间之后”。