口语训练：感恩节——我选择，我喜欢

PUB主：在美国，感恩节是仅次于圣诞节的传统节日。现在，感恩节已走向世界，成为全世界人们喜欢的节日。

I. 入PUB须知：

1863年由林肯总统签署法令规定11月的最后一个星期四为感恩节。为了欢度这个全国性的传统节日，美国各地放假四天。届时，许许多多的人无论在美国何地，都会不辞辛苦、长途跋涉，赶回家中与亲友团聚，共同品尝火鸡（turkey)、南瓜馅饼(pumpkin pie)和玉米花（pop corn)。现在，感恩节已成为一个世界性的节日，受到越来越多的人喜欢。

II. 口语餐：

1. -What date is Thanksgiving Day on in the USA?

-It is on the last Thursday in November.

2. -Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving Day?

-In the USA and Canada, families get together to celebrate the harvest.

3. -What do Americans eat on Thanksgiving Day?

-They eat turkey, pumpkin pie and pop corn.

4. -Do Chinese people celebrate Thanks-giving Day nowadays?

-Yes, more and more Chinese people are celebrating the festival now.

III. 脱口而出：

A: What day is it today?

B: It is Thanksgiving Day today.

A: What are the Smiths doing?

B: They are having a big meal.

A: What are they eating?

B: They are eating turkey and pumpkin pie.


A: Do they like Thanksgiving Day?

B: Yes, of course. It is one of their most important festivals.