Interchange 2 3rd

1. Which public holidays do you know in China?
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2. Interchange 2
Unit 8 Let's celebrate!

3. In this lesson, we are going to learn …
• Vocabulary for discussing celebrations
• Grammar: Relative clauses of time
• Grammar: Adverbial clauses of time
• Pronunciation: Stress and rhythm
Objectives

4. What festivals are they? (handout 1)
Word Power
Chinese New Year Valentine's Day Christmas Day
Children's Day Halloween
Labor Day

5. Look at the pictures, what are they? (handout 2)
Word Power
anniversary graduation fireworks parade
fruit punch
barbecue Roast turkey jewelry

6. Complete the word table, add two more word to each category. Then
describe a recent celebration using some of the words. (handout 3)
Word Power
Special occasions Activities
Special food and drink Things we give/receive
anniversary
cake
cards
dancing
fireworks
flowers
fruit punch
parade
party
presents
roast turkey
wedding
anniversary
party
wedding
dancing
fireworks
parade
cake
Fruit punch
Roast turkey
cards
flowers
presents
birthday
graduation
barbecue
singing
champagne
meat pies
candy
jewelry
A: I went to a friend’s birthday party recently. There was live music and dancing.
B: What kind of music did they play?

7. Teacher-led Practice
Which of these holidays celebrate people? Which celebrate events?
Do you celebrate these or similar holidays in your country?
What other special days do you have? What’s your favorite holiday or
festival?

8. Grammar Focus
A: You will hear three people discuss their favorite day of the week. Which
holiday does each speaker mention? Take notes on one thing each person
does on that day. 1: Thanksgiving – cook a large turkey. 2: Valentine’s Day – give gifts.
3: New Year’s Eve – have a party at someone’s house.
B: Listen again and complete the sentences below.
1: Thanksgiving: It’s a day when ______________________________________________
2: February 14: It’s a day when _______________________________________________
3: New Year’s Eve: It’s a night when ___________________________________________
North Americans celebrate the harvest.
people give cards and presents to the ones they love.
I have fun with my friends.
C: Look at the
statements
again. Do you
like any of the
holidays?
Which ones?

9. How much do you know these days and months? Complete the sentences in column
A with information from column B. Hope the expressions in the box can help you.
(handout 4)
Grammar Focus
b
f
c
e
d
a

10. Complete these sentences with your own information.
Then compare with a partner.
Teacher-led Practice
Winter is the season…
Birthdays are days …
Spring is the time of year …
Mother’s Day is a day …
July and August are the months …
A wedding anniversary is a time …

11. Choose your three favorite holidays. Then tell me why
you like each one.
Teacher-led Practice
A: I really like New Year’s Day.
B: What do you like about it?
A: Well, it’s a day when I make my New Year’s resolutions.
……

12. 12/18/2023
"In Japan, weddings are different from weddings in other places. They often
happen at special places called shrines. It's a bit different from what
people do in other countries.“
"At a Japanese wedding, there's a special ceremony at the shrine. The
bride and groom do some special things like saying important words and
doing traditional things. It's like a very special party."
"After the ceremony, there's a big dinner party called a reception.
People eat yummy Japanese food and sometimes give speeches or sing
songs. It's a fun time for everyone!"
"At the wedding, guests give presents to the couple to wish them luck.
They also give money to show support and happiness for the couple's
future. It's a nice way to help them start their life together."
Background

13. Grammar Focus
A: Are you married? Have you been to a wedding recently?
In your country, where do weddings normally take place? Is there a ceremony and a
reception? How are they different? Do the bride and groom wear special clothes?
Who give gifts? Do guests give speeches at the reception?
B: To keep a conversation going, it is important to: (1) add follow-up questions, (2)
ask for more information and (3) show interest.
C: Listen and practice: How did Emiko keep the conversation going?
She gave extra information.
D: Listen and answer: How did Jill keep the conversation going?
She asked a follow-up question.
E: Listen and answer: Emiko not only gave the answer, but she also added
some more information. What did she say?
When people get married in Japan, they sometimes have the ceremony at a shrine.
F: Listen and answer: How did Jill show interest?
She said, “ That’s interesting.” and asked a follow-up question.

14. A: Listen and fill in the blanks.
_____ people get married in Japan, they sometimes have the ceremony at a
shrine.
There's a big dinner, and _____ the food is served, the guests give speeches or
sing songs.
And then, _＿_____ the guests leave, the bride and groom give them presents.
Grammar Focus
When
after
before
B: Listen to the rest of the conversation. What did the bride and
groom give each guest?
The bride and groom gave each guest a ceramic box filled with sweets.

15. Grammar Focus
Role play the conversation with your partner.(handout 5 )
Jill: Your wedding pictures are really beautiful, Emiko.
Emiko: Thank you. Those pictures were taken right after the ceremony.
Jill: Where was the ceremony?
Emiko: At a shrine. When people get married in Japan, they sometimes have the
ceremony at a shrine.
Jill: That’s interesting. Were there a lot of people there?
Emiko: Well, usually only family members and close friends go to the ceremony.
But afterward we had a reception with family and friends.
Jill: So, what are receptions like in Japan?
Emiko: There’s a big dinner, and after the food is served, the guests give speeches
or sing songs.
Jill: It sounds like fun.
Emiko: It really is. And then, before the guests leave, the bride and groom give
them presents.
Jill: The guests get presents?
Emiko: Yes, and the guests give money to the bride and groom.

16. What do you know about wedding customs in North America?
Match these phrases with the information below. (handout 6)
1. Before a man and a woman get married, they usually ___
2. When a couple gets engaged, the man often ___
3. Right after a couple gets engaged, they usually ___
4. When a woman gets married, her family usualy ___
5. When people are invited to a wedding, they almost always ___
6. Right after a couple gets married, they usually ___
a. pays for the wedding and reception.
b. go on a short trip called a "honeymoon".
c. give the bride and groom a gift or some money.
d. gives the woman a diamond ring.
e. begin to plan the wedding.
f. "date" each other for about a year.
Teacher-led Practice
f
d
e
a
c
b

17. Stress and rhythm. A: Listen and practice. Notice how stressed
words and syllables occur with a regular rhythm.
Pronunciation
When people get married in Japan, they sometimes have the ceremony at a shrine.
B: Listen to the stress and rhythm in these sentences. Then
practice them.
1: After the ceremony, there’s a reception with family and friends.
2: Before the guests leave, the bride and groom give them presents.
3: The guests usually give money to the bride and groom.
C: Look at handout 6 and practice.

18. A: Do you know any interesting customs related to the topics
below? Explain a custom and discuss it with your partners.
Final Task
Births marriages seasons good luck
A: I know a custom from the Philippines. When a boy courts a girl, he stands
outside her house and sings to her.
B: What kinds of songs does he sing?
C: Romantic songs, of course!
B: Tell the class the most
interesting custom you
talked about in your
group.

19. Baby Showers: In many cultures, particularly in Western societies, baby showers
are held before a baby is born. Friends and family gather to celebrate the
expecting mother, often bringing gifts and playing games centered around
the upcoming birth.
Marriages:
Wedding Ceremonies: Wedding customs vary widely across cultures.
For instance, in Indian weddings, the bride and groom participate in
several rituals like exchanging garlands, applying vermilion (sindoor), and
walking around the sacred fire seven times (saptapadi) as part of their
vows.
Courtship:
Japanese Omiai: This is a traditional Japanese custom where potential
partners are introduced by a matchmaker. The individuals and their
families meet in a formal setting to determine compatibility for marriage.
Seasons:
Holi Festival in India: This is a spring festival known as the "festival of
colors" where people throw colored powders and water at each other,
celebrating the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.
Good Luck:
Four-leaf Clover: In some cultures, finding a four-leaf clover is
considered lucky. It's believed to bring good fortune to the person who
12/18/2023

20. In this lesson, we learned …
• Vocabulary for discussing celebrations
• What’s your favorite holiday? Why?
• Grammar: Relative clauses of time
• February 14 is the day when …
• Grammar: Adverbial clauses of time
• What happens when people graduate from university in your country?
• Pronunciation: Stress and rhythm
• When a couple get engaged, the man often gives the woman a diamond ring.
Summary

21. Have a nice day!