《英语书六年级上册第八单元春节的思维导图》
中心主题：Spring Festival (春节)
I. Before the Spring Festival (春节前)
A. Preparations (准备工作)
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1. Cleaning the House (打扫房子)
- Vocabulary: clean, sweep, dust, tidy up
- Phrases: clean the house, sweep the floor, dust the furniture, tidy up the room
- Purpose: To sweep away bad luck and welcome good fortune.
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2. Shopping (购物)
- Vocabulary: shop, buy, food, snacks, clothes, decorations
- Phrases: go shopping, buy new clothes, buy food for the festival, buy decorations for the house
- Items: Spring couplets (春联), paper cuttings (剪纸), lanterns (灯笼), flowers (花)
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3. Decorating (装饰)
- Vocabulary: decorate, put up, hang, paste, red
- Phrases: decorate the house, put up Spring Couplets, hang lanterns, paste paper cuttings
- Symbolism of Red: Prosperity, happiness, good luck
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4. Cooking (做饭)
- Vocabulary: cook, prepare, make, dumplings, fish, chicken, meat
- Phrases: cook a big meal, prepare traditional food, make dumplings, cook fish
- Traditional Foods: Dumplings (饺子), Spring Rolls (春卷), Fish (鱼) (for surplus/abundance)
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5. Sending Greetings (发送祝福)
- Vocabulary: greeting, send, wish, happy, lucky
- Phrases: send New Year's greetings, wish someone a happy New Year, wish someone good luck
- Methods: Cards, phone calls, text messages
B. Family Reunion (家庭团聚)
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1. Traveling Home (回家)
- Vocabulary: travel, home, train, plane, car, crowded
- Phrases: travel back home, take a train, take a plane, drive a car, a crowded train station
- Importance: Reuniting with family is a central part of the Spring Festival.
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2. Family Dinner (年夜饭)
- Vocabulary: dinner, family, together, delicious, enjoy
- Phrases: have dinner together, enjoy a delicious meal, the whole family together
- Significance: Symbolizes family unity and togetherness.
II. During the Spring Festival (春节期间)
A. Traditions and Customs (传统习俗)
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1. Giving Red Envelopes (发红包)
- Vocabulary: red envelope, give, receive, money, children, elders
- Phrases: give red envelopes, receive red envelopes, money for good luck
- Symbolism: Good luck and blessings for the new year.
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2. Watching Fireworks (放烟花)
- Vocabulary: fireworks, watch, light, colorful, loud
- Phrases: watch fireworks, light fireworks, colorful fireworks, loud noises
- Purpose: To scare away evil spirits and welcome the new year.
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3. Visiting Relatives and Friends (拜访亲友)
- Vocabulary: visit, relatives, friends, wish, happy new year
- Phrases: visit relatives and friends, wish them a happy new year
- Custom: Bringing gifts to show respect and appreciation.
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4. Lion and Dragon Dances (舞狮舞龙)
- Vocabulary: lion dance, dragon dance, perform, parade, celebrate
- Phrases: watch a lion dance, see a dragon dance, a street parade, celebrate the new year
- Symbolism: To bring good luck and prosperity.
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5. Temple Fairs (逛庙会)
- Vocabulary: temple fair, visit, enjoy, food, games, performances
- Phrases: visit a temple fair, enjoy traditional food, play games, watch performances
- Activities: Street food, traditional crafts, folk performances.
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6. Watching the Spring Festival Gala (看春晚)
- Vocabulary: Spring Festival Gala, watch, TV, program, performance
- Phrases: watch the Spring Festival Gala, a TV program, enjoy the performances
- Significance: A traditional and popular way to celebrate the new year.
B. Activities (活动)
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1. Eating Special Foods (吃特色食物)
- Examples: Dumplings, Spring Rolls, Tangyuan (汤圆), Rice Cake (年糕)
- Symbolism: Good fortune, wealth, family reunion, progress.
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2. Playing Games (玩游戏)
- Examples: Mahjong (麻将), Cards (扑克牌), Chess (象棋)
- Purpose: Entertainment and bonding with family and friends.
III. After the Spring Festival (春节后)
A. Lantern Festival (元宵节)
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1. Date: 15th day of the first lunar month.
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2. Activities:
- Eating Tangyuan (汤圆): Symbolizes family unity.
- Lantern Viewing (赏花灯): Admiring decorative lanterns.
- Guessing Lantern Riddles (猜灯谜): Solving puzzles written on lanterns.
- Lion and Dragon Dances (舞狮舞龙): Continued celebration.
B. End of the Holiday (假期结束)
- 1. Returning to Work/School (返回工作/学校)
- Vocabulary: return, work, school, start, new year
- Phrases: return to work, go back to school, start the new year
- Focus: Renewed energy and goals for the year ahead.
IV. Vocabulary Expansion (词汇扩展)
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Animals of the Chinese Zodiac (生肖): Rat (鼠), Ox (牛), Tiger (虎), Rabbit (兔), Dragon (龙), Snake (蛇), Horse (马), Goat (羊), Monkey (猴), Rooster (鸡), Dog (狗), Pig (猪)
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Greetings: Happy New Year! (新年快乐!), Wish you good luck! (祝你吉祥如意!), May you have a prosperous year! (恭喜发财!)
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Positive Adjectives: Happy, lucky, prosperous, healthy, wealthy, successful
V. Cultural Significance (文化意义)
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Importance of Family: The Spring Festival emphasizes the importance of family reunions and honoring ancestors.
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Symbolism: Red color, traditional foods, and various customs all carry symbolic meanings related to good fortune, prosperity, and happiness.
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Celebrating Tradition: The Spring Festival is a time to celebrate Chinese culture and traditions.
This mind map provides a comprehensive overview of the Spring Festival as presented in the sixth-grade English textbook. It covers the key aspects of the holiday, including preparations, celebrations, traditions, and cultural significance. By understanding these elements, students can gain a deeper appreciation for this important Chinese holiday and its cultural relevance.