Module 4 Carnival Vocabulary and Listening,Learning aims: 1.To know four carnivals by listening. 2.To make use of the information youve heard to finish a small summary. 3.To introduce your favorite carnival.,beans,cabbage,peas,chicken,garlic,flour,onions,pork,sausages,eggs,high spot the best part parade people walking together origin the beginning in ones blood natural , born walk off help the food go down by walking,Task 1：Listen to Interview 1,New Orleans, USA,Jan.Feb.,2 months,18th century,King Cakes,1. Who took Mardi Gras to the United States? A. the British B.the American C.the French 2. What can you find inside a King Cake? A. a flower B. a plastic baby C. a candy,1. Who took Mardi Gras to the United States? A. the British B.the American C.the French 2. What can you find inside a King Cake? A. a flower B. a plastic baby C. a candy 1.C 2. B,Task2：Listen to Interview 2,1. Why does Cameron think Notting Hill carnival is held in the summer? A.Because of the weather B. Because of the tradition 2. Who started it because it is an improtant festival for them. A. The French B. The German C. Jamaicans living in the UK,Cameron,Notting Hill, London,1960s,Cameron,Notting Hill, London,last weekend in August,2 days,1960s,chicken with rice and peas,1. Why does Cameron think Notting Hill carnival is held in the summer? A.Because of the better weather B. Because of the long tradition C Because of the beautiful scenery. 2. Who started it because it is an improtant festival for them. A. The French B. The GermanC. Jamaicans living in the UK 1.A 2. C,Summary,Mardi Gras takes place from the beginning of Jan. to the end of Feb., which lasts for_1_.It dates back to _2_. _3_took Mardi Gras to the USA and the special food is_4_ .You can find _5_in it ,which means you should hold a party to invite everyone to take part in.The carnival in Notting Hill is held at the last weekend of August because of _6_which lasts for _7_. The first one was held in the 1960s by _8_because it is an important festival for them. The traditional food is _9_which they like very much.,Mardi Gras takes place from the beginning of Jan. to the end of Feb., which lasts for two months. It dates back to the 18th century. The French took Mardi Gras to the USA and the special food is King Cake .You can find a plastic baby in it ,which means you should hold a party to invite everyone to take part in.The carnival in Notting Hill is held at the last weekend of August because of the better weather ,which lasts for just two days. The first one was held in the 1960s by Jamaicans living in the UK because it is an important festival for them. The traditional food is chicken with rice and peas which they like very much.,1. Why does Maria think carnival in Rio is special? A. Because it is in their blood. B. Because they have the samba dance. C.Because of its special food. 2. What do people often do after eating and drinking? A.Dance B. Go for a walk C.Read books,Maria,Task3：Listen to Interview 3,Rio, Brazil,1850,Maria,Rio, Brazil,February,5 days,1850,Feijoada (pork, beans and garlic),1. Why does Maria think carnival in Rio is special? A. Because it is in their blood. B. Because they have the samba dance. C.Because of its special food. 2. What do people often do after eating and drinking? A.Dance B. Go for a walk C.Read books 1.A 2.B,Stefan,Germany,October,2 weeks,1810,sausages, cabbage, onions,Ture (T) or false (F). 1. Stefan doesnt like sausges?( ) 2. Ten million glasses of beer are drunk at the Oktoberfest every year.( ),Listen to Interview 4,T,F,Post-readingFind your group members and introduce your favorite carnival to them .Then the other students in your group express likes and dislikes of it and tell you why.,Homework:Write a short passage about your favorite festival. Make sure the following information is included-when, where, how long, the origin, the special food.,Festivals are expressions of cultures. They are exciting and colourful ,which can enrich your life. So we should not only hear of them but also experience them.,Thank you for your listening and cooperation.Bye-Bye.,