New College English 1 Unit 4
College English
Unit 4, Book 1
Speaking
Contents
Pre-tasks
During-tasks
Post-tasks
I. Pre-tasks
Some useful words and expressions:
ANGEL BOXING DAY(节礼日) CANDLES CARDS CAROLS
CHRISTMAS CRECHE(耶稣诞生画) CANDY EGGNOG(蛋奶酒)
FAMILY GOODWILL FRIENDS HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOLLY(冬青树支) HOPE LIGHTS LOVE MENORAH (烛台) PEACE
PRESENTS
Talking about Holidays
There are ten officially designated(法定的) national holidays in the United States. Banks, government offices and most businesses are closed to observe(庆祝)these holidays.
Federal Government Holidays
Third Monday in Jan.
Presidents' Day, commemorating the birthday of George Washington, he first president, and Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president.
Talking about Holidays
Last Monday in May
Memorial Day(阵亡将士纪念日) commemorating U.S. soldiers killed in war.
July 4
Independence Day, celebrating the founding of the United States.
First Monday in Sept.
Labor Day, commemorating U.S workers;
Talking about Holidays
Second Monday in Oct.
Columbus Day(哥伦布(发现美洲)纪念日), commemorating Columbus's first journey to America.
Nov. 11
Veterans' Day(退伍军人节),commemorating U.S military veterans.

Talking about Holidays
Feb.14th
Valentine's Day, a day to exchange cards and/or gifts with those you love to show them how much you appreciate (感激) them.
Popular Holidays
March.17th St. Patrick's Day, a day dedicated (献给) to the patron (守护神) saint of Ireland. Many people wear something green on this day.
Talking about Holidays
April 1st April Fool's Day, a day for playing harmless jokes on others.
Second Sunday in May
Mother's Day, a day for giving special attention, cards and gifts to mothers and grandmothers in recognition of all they do.

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