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On which occasion are these following songs often played?

MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL

CHRISTMAS

VALENTINES DAY

LUNAR NEW YEAR

TEACHERS DAY

UNIT 8: CELEBRATIONSDESCRIBING A CELEBRATIONPeriod 48th: WRITING Task 1: Read the description about the Teachers Day and answer the following questions.BEFORE YOU WRITETEACHERS DAYTeachers Day is one of the popular celebrations in Vietnam. This celebration falls on November 20th. It is the time when students show their love and respect to the teachers. Students give flowers and best wishes to their teachers. Most of Vietnamese Students are proud of this celebration because it is an occasion for them to express their gratitude to their teachers.1. Where and when is Teachers Day celebrated? In Vietnam on the 20th November 2. What is its main purpose? Sts express their love and respect to the teachers3. What are its main activities? Sts give flowers and best wishes to the teachers.4. Do you like this celebration? Yes, I do1. Name of the celebration /festival2. Time of the celebration /festival3. Purpose of the celebration /festival4. Main activities of the celebration /festival5. Your feeling about the celebration /festival

The description of a celebration or festival includes 5 main points :

* Name of the festival/ celebration/ holiday:

* Time of the festival/ celebration/ holiday:

* Purpose of the festival/ celebration/ holiday:

* Main activities of the festival/ celebration/ holiday:

* Your feeling about the festival/ celebration/ holiday:Womens Day/ The Vietnamese Teachers Dayis one of the popular celebrations/ festivals inIt is celebrated on.../It takes place on/ This celebration falls onIt is the time when ./ It celebrates ...On this day, people often give/ go/ visit/ express..I like this day/festival very much because.An outline for describing a celebration/ festivalTask 2: Use the information from the table to write about one of the celebrations.WHILE YOU WRITEFESTIVALSPLACEDATEPURPOSEACTIVITIESCHRISTMAS DAYPeople celebrate the birth of Christ.People decorate their homes, eat a large meal with pudding cake,....WOMENS DAYIn the worldPeople celebrate the equality between men and women.2nd SeptemberPeople parade in the street, visit historical places,......MID-AUTUMN FESTIVALIn Vietnam15th August lunar monthChildren wear masks, parade in the street, have parties with special cakes and lots of fruits,.....In the world14th FebruaryPeople express their love to each other24th DecemberIn the world8th MarchFamily members and friends give flowers and gifts to women,.....In VietnamPeople celebrate the independence day of Vietnam.people celebrate the largest full moon in the yearThey give chocolates, flowers or gifts to the people they loveVALENTINES DAYVIETNAM NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAYSAMPLE WRITINGAFTER YOU WRITEMid-Autumn Festival is one of the popular celebrations in Vietnam. This celebration falls on the 14th day of the August lunar month. It is the time when people celebrate the largest full moon in the year. Children wear masks, parade in the street, have parties with special cakes and lots of fruits,... . Almost of children in Vietnam like this festival very much.

Homework:Rewrite these descriptions in your workbook .Prepare for the lesson E Language Focus

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