《英语新年思维导图六年级》
中心主题:Happy New Year!
I. Celebrations (庆祝活动)
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A. General Customs (普遍习俗)
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- Decorations (装饰)
- a. Red lanterns (红灯笼): Symbolize good fortune and happiness.
- b. Paper cuttings (剪纸): Intricate designs often depicting animals or auspicious symbols.
- c. Couplets (春联): Placed on door frames, carrying wishes for the new year.
- d. Flowers (花卉): Plum blossoms (梅花), orchids (兰花), and daffodils (水仙花) are popular choices.
- e. Upside-down "Fu" character (倒福字): Symbolizes that good fortune has arrived.
- Decorations (装饰)
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- Family Reunion (家庭团圆)
- a. Traveling home (回家): Often a long journey to be with family.
- b. Reunion dinner (团圆饭): A large, elaborate meal enjoyed by the entire family.
- c. Ancestor worship (祭祖): Paying respects to deceased family members.
- Family Reunion (家庭团圆)
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- Gifts (礼物)
- a. Red envelopes (红包): Filled with money, given to children and unmarried adults.
- b. Fruits (水果): Oranges (橙子) and tangerines (橘子) symbolize wealth and good luck.
- c. Tea (茶叶): A traditional gift of respect and well-wishing.
- d. Sweets (糖果): Symbolize a sweet and happy life.
- Gifts (礼物)
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- Fireworks and Firecrackers (烟花爆竹)
- a. Loud noises to ward off evil spirits (驱赶邪灵): A tradition to bring good luck.
- b. Beautiful displays (美丽的展示): Fireworks light up the night sky.
- c. Safety precautions (安全措施): Important to handle with care and follow safety guidelines.
- Fireworks and Firecrackers (烟花爆竹)
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B. Specific Activities (特定活动)
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- Lion Dance (舞狮)
- a. Symbolizes strength and good fortune (象征力量和好运).
- b. Accompanied by drums, cymbals, and gongs (伴随鼓、钹和锣).
- c. Performed in streets and businesses (在街道和商铺表演).
- Lion Dance (舞狮)
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- Dragon Dance (舞龙)
- a. Represents power and good luck (代表力量和好运).
- b. A long, elaborate dragon is carried by a team of dancers (一条长而精致的龙由一群舞者抬着).
- c. Often performed in parades (经常在游行中表演).
- Dragon Dance (舞龙)
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- Temple Visits (庙会)
- a. Praying for good fortune and health (祈求好运和健康).
- b. Burning incense (烧香).
- c. Watching traditional performances (观看传统表演).
- Temple Visits (庙会)
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- Cleaning the house (打扫房子)
- a. Sweeping away bad luck (扫除厄运).
- b. Making room for good fortune (为好运腾出空间).
- c. Thorough cleaning before the New Year's Eve (除夕前彻底打扫).
- Cleaning the house (打扫房子)
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- Staying up late on New Year's Eve (守岁)
- a. Waiting for the new year to arrive (等待新年的到来).
- b. Spending time with family (与家人共度时光).
- c. Watching the Spring Festival Gala (观看春节联欢晚会).
- Staying up late on New Year's Eve (守岁)
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II. Food (食物)
- A. Symbolic Foods (象征性食物)
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- Dumplings (饺子): Represent wealth due to their shape resembling ancient Chinese money.
- a. Pork and cabbage filling (猪肉白菜馅).
- b. Shrimp and chives filling (虾仁韭菜馅).
- c. Boiled, steamed, or fried (煮、蒸或煎).
- Dumplings (饺子): Represent wealth due to their shape resembling ancient Chinese money.
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- Spring Rolls (春卷): Symbolize wealth due to their resemblance to gold bars.
- a. Filled with vegetables and meat (填充蔬菜和肉).
- b. Deep-fried until golden brown (炸至金黄色).
- Spring Rolls (春卷): Symbolize wealth due to their resemblance to gold bars.
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- Fish (鱼): Represents abundance and surplus.
- a. Steamed fish (清蒸鱼).
- b. Braised fish (红烧鱼).
- c. Should be eaten whole to symbolize completeness (应该整个吃,以象征完整).
- Fish (鱼): Represents abundance and surplus.
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- Noodles (面条): Symbolize longevity.
- a. Long noodles (长寿面).
- b. Should be eaten without breaking them (应该在不打破它们的情况下食用).
- Noodles (面条): Symbolize longevity.
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- Tangerines and Oranges (橘子和橙子): Symbolize wealth and good luck.
- a. Round shape symbolizes completeness and unity (圆形象征完整和团结).
- b. Bright color symbolizes good fortune (鲜艳的颜色象征好运).
- Tangerines and Oranges (橘子和橙子): Symbolize wealth and good luck.
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- B. Regional Dishes (地方菜肴)
- Vary depending on the region in China (因中国地区而异).
- Examples include: sticky rice cake (年糕), Eight Treasure Rice (八宝饭), and various types of soups and stews (各种汤和炖菜).
III. Vocabulary (词汇)
- A. Greetings (问候语)
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- Happy New Year! (新年快乐!)
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- Gong Xi Fa Cai (恭喜发财): Wishing you prosperity.
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- Xin Nian Kuai Le (新年快乐): Literally, "Happy New Year."
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- Wan Shi Ru Yi (万事如意): May all your wishes come true.
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- Shen Ti Jian Kang (身体健康): Wishing you good health.
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- B. Related Words (相关词汇)
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- Spring Festival (春节): The Chinese New Year.
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- Lunar Calendar (农历): The calendar based on the cycles of the moon.
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- Zodiac Animal (生肖): The animal representing the year in the Chinese zodiac.
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- Fortune (福): Good luck, blessing.
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- Auspicious (吉祥): Lucky, favorable.
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IV. Activities for Learning (学习活动)
- A. Reading Comprehension (阅读理解)
- Read articles about Chinese New Year customs and traditions.
- Answer comprehension questions to test understanding.
- B. Writing Activities (写作活动)
- Write a paragraph describing your favorite New Year tradition.
- Write a story about a family celebrating Chinese New Year.
- Write a New Year's greeting card.
- C. Speaking Practice (口语练习)
- Practice saying New Year greetings in English and Mandarin.
- Role-play a conversation about New Year celebrations.
- Give a presentation about a specific New Year tradition.
- D. Creative Activities (创意活动)
- Make paper cuttings or red envelopes.
- Draw or paint a picture related to Chinese New Year.
- Learn to sing a Chinese New Year song.
V. Grammar Focus (语法重点)
- A. Future Tense (将来时): Expressing plans and predictions for the new year.
- "I will visit my grandparents next week."
- "The weather will be cold during the Spring Festival."
- B. Present Continuous Tense (现在进行时): Describing activities happening during the New Year celebrations.
- "We are decorating the house with red lanterns."
- "They are eating dumplings for the reunion dinner."
- C. Adjectives (形容词): Describing the decorations, food, and atmosphere.
- "The red lanterns are beautiful."
- "The dumplings are delicious."
- "The atmosphere is festive."
- D. Adverbs (副词): Describing how actions are performed.
- "We celebrate the New Year happily."
- "The children play firecrackers carefully."
- E. Using "Wish" (使用 "Wish"): Expressing desires and good wishes.
- "I wish you a happy new year!"
- "I wish you good health and prosperity."
VI. Cultural Understanding (文化理解)
- A. The Significance of Red (红色的意义): Symbolizes good luck, happiness, and prosperity.
- B. The Importance of Family (家庭的重要性): The New Year is a time for family reunion and togetherness.
- C. Respect for Elders (尊重长辈): Showing respect to elders is an important part of Chinese culture.
- D. The Zodiac Animals (十二生肖): Each year is associated with a specific animal, each with its own characteristics.
- E. Understanding the Lunar Calendar (理解农历): The Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar.
This detailed思维导图 serves as a comprehensive guide for learning about the Chinese New Year at the sixth-grade English level. It covers key aspects of the celebration, including customs, food, vocabulary, learning activities, grammar, and cultural understanding. It aims to promote both language skills and cultural awareness.