Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 5 Giving ThanksB R _ mainEnglish Song Theres No Place like Home for the HolidaysThanksgiving DayVoyage on the MayflowerNative AmericansThe United States Coast GuardSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 5 Giving ThanksB R _ English Song _mainEnglish Song Theres No Place like Home for the HolidaysPerry ComoListen to the SongQuestions about the Song and the TextSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 5 Giving ThanksA General Introduction to Thanksgiving DayB R _ Thanksgiving Day _mainThanksgiving DayPresident Obamas AddressPardon Turkey as a TraditionThanksgiving CelebrationSupplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 5 Giving ThanksB R _ Perry Como 1Perry Como Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 5 Giving ThanksB R _ Perry Como 2Perry Como Perry Como has a very fine, silky voice, just the sort of voice one needs for a sentimental song full of familiar phrases such as “theres no place like home” and “home sweet home”. It sounds as if he is singing about Thanksgiving, as he sings of “homemade pumpkin pie”, a traditional dish for the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving for Americans is much like Spring Festival for us, a time when families try to get back together. In America people often travel many miles to get back to their hometown, whether its from north to south, “Pennsylvania down to Dixie” (Dixie is a traditional name for the American South) or from east to west, “the Atlantic to Pacific”. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 5 Giving ThanksB R _ Theres No Place like Home for the Holidays Theres No Place like Home for the Holidays Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 5 Giving ThanksB R _ Questions about the Song and the Text 1Questions about the Song and the Text 1. According to the singer, why are people busy coming and going on holidays?They want to go back to their hometown.2. In what way is Thanksgiving similar to our Spring Festival? Both are occasions for families to get together.Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 5 Giving ThanksB R _ Questions about the Song and the Text 24. Are holidays a good time to express gratitude? Which holidays are the most appropriate to show gratitude? Yes. Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Spring Festival, Mid- autumn Festival, Teachers Day, etc.3. Whom will you thank in a holiday like Thanksgiving Day? Parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, etc.Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 5 Giving ThanksB R _ Questions about the Song and the Text 35. Do people always show their appreciation to others who have helped or supported them? What did the author of Text A do?Quite often we take for granted other peoples effort to help, support and encourage us. In most cases, when we realize that we should express our appreciation, it becomes too late. At other times, when we are away from the holiday rush, we tend to recall the true significance of a holiday a time to say how much we value others. The author took the opportunity to show his gratitude through three thank-you letters.Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 5 Giving ThanksB R _ Questions about the Song and the Text 36. Have you ever expressed your gratitude to any person? If yes, what have you done? If no, what do you plan to do? Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 5 Giving ThanksB R _ General Introduction to Thanksgiving Day 1A General Introduction to Thanksgiving Daypilgrim n. 朝圣者 tremendously adv. 非常地 tribe n. 部落 fertilizer n. 肥料 proclamation n. 宣布 squash n.南瓜Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 5 Giving Thanks1. What does Thanksgiving mean to the Americans?2. What did the pilgrims suffer during their first winter?3. What did the Indian chief teach the pilgrims to do?Thanksgiving is usually a family day, celebrated with big dinners and happy reunions. They suffered greatly, poor food, hard work, infectious diseases and bitter cold weather. The Indian chief taught the pilgrims to use fish for fertilizer in planting corn, pumpkins and beans. Supplementary ReadingAfter ReadingDetailed ReadingGlobal ReadingDetailed ReadingBefore ReadingUnit 5 Giving Thanks4. Why did Governor William Bradford establish Thanksgiving Day?5. What did the Indian send to the Thanksgiving feast?Firstly, the Governor wanted to establis