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UNIT 1
FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS

1 FESTIVALS AND

UNIT CELEBRATIONS

Phoenix flutes make music,
The moonlight flashes,

Fish and dragon lanterns
whirl the whole night long.

—Xin Qiji

In this unit, you will Look and discuss
1 read about festivals and celebrations around the world. 1 What can you see in the photo?
2 listen to different festival experiences and talk about 2 What is the name of this festival and how
your own. do you celebrate it?
3 write a passage about a festival or a celebration you
have experienced.
4 explore the origins, customs, and meanings of different
festivals.
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