Unit 1 Spring Is Coming!I. Let’s listen about Steven’s weekend in spring:1. Steven is going for a ______ with Danny and Jenny.2. They will meet at the ______ gate. 3. They will meet at _______ in the morning.II. Let’s read about the festivals in spring: Festivals in Spring The Spring Festival: The Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year, falls on the first day of the first lunar month, and ends on the fifteenth day. There are all kinds of cultural activities during this festival. Firework shows, dragon dancing and lion dancing are very common. It is a time for families to get together. No matter where they are, people come home to celebrate the festival with their families. Maslenitsa: Maslenitsa draws its roots from religious activities, but now it is about the new birth of nature. Pancakes are an important part of the celebration because they are round, yellow and hot, just like the sun. The festival lasts for a week. There are special activities. It is perhaps the most cheerful holiday in Russia. The Festival of Colours: Every year, Indian people celebrate this festival to greet the coming of spring. During the celebration, people pray, dance and share special food. They throw bright, colourful powders at friends and strangers. Hugs and smiles are also a part of the celebration. Everyone has fun.Questions: 1. How long does the Spring Festival last in China? _____________________________________________________ Please underline the answers to the following questions in the passage: 2. What are some common cultural activities during the Spring Festival?3. Why are pancakes an important part of the celebration of Maslenitsa in Russia?4. Who celebrates the Festival of Colours?III. Lily enjoys...
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