Un 3 您所在位置:Unt3 Leisure Activities/ Culture Salon Culture salon Do you know What long weekends are? Let's learn about Long weekends. OPASSAGE A HOME MENU PASSAGE B
您所在位置: Unit 3 Leisure Activities / Culture Salon Culture Salon Do you know … Let’s Learn about… Long weekends. What long weekends are?
Un 3 您所在位置:Unt3 Leisure Activities/ Culture Salon Long Weekends e You are new to the USA, FE L and you have just figured out the right answer to the question, "How are you doing today?” is typically“good”or fine Soon, people are beginning to ask, So what are you doing on the long weekend?" This may cause some confusion. What's a long weekend? ASSAGE A HOME MENU PASSAGE
您所在位置: Unit 3 Leisure Activities / Culture Salon Long Weekends You are new to the USA, and you have just figured out the right answer to the question, “How are you doing today?” is typically “good” or “fine”. Soon, people are beginning to ask, “So what are you doing on the long weekend?” This may cause some confusion. What’s a long weekend?
Un 3 您所在位置:Unt3 Leisure Activities/ Culture Salon Long Weekends KEs A three-day weekend is a long weekend. Public holidays in the USA typically fall on or get moved to a Friday or Monday, making it a long weekend. Many banks, government offices and companies close on these holidays, giving their employees a chance to relax. Long weekends to some people in the USA can be compared to a religious experience. For most, they offer a day to relax from the daily work or school routine. They can also provide an opportunity to shop, do yard work, have parties, take trips and many other fun things n OPASSAGE A HOME MENU PASSAGE B
您所在位置: Unit 3 Leisure Activities / Culture Salon A three-day weekend is a long weekend. Public holidays in the USA typically fall on or get moved to a Friday or Monday, making it a long weekend. Many banks, government offices and companies close on these holidays, giving their employees a chance to relax. Long weekends to some people in the USA can be compared to a religious experience. For most, they offer a day to relax from the daily work or school routine. They can also provide an opportunity to shop, do yard work, have parties, take trips and many other fun things! Long Weekends
Un 3 您所在位置:Unt3 Leisure Activities/ Culture Salon Long Weekends kts If your American friend tells you, Oh, we met at Than ksgiving dated thI rough the holidays and tied the knot by Memorial Day weekend. he is serious and it really happened that way. Weddings, family reunions and christenings are all planned on the weekend. Saturday, for example. is said to be the most popular choice for-a wedding in the USA. A lot of important social events occur on weekends, and most Americans plan their long weekends way ahead: OPASSAGE A HOME MENU PASSAGE B
您所在位置: Unit 3 Leisure Activities / Culture Salon If your American friend tells you, “Oh, we met at Thanksgiving, dated through the holidays and tied the knot by Memorial Day weekend,” he is serious and it really happened that way. Weddings, family reunions and christenings are all planned on the weekend. Saturday, for example, is said to be the most popular choice for a wedding in the USA. A lot of important social events occur on weekends, and most Americans plan their long weekends way ahead. Long Weekends
Un 3 您所在位置:Unt3 Leisure Activities/ Culture Salon Long Weekends In many ways, the long weekends throughout the year kind of prepare you for the long vacation finale during Christmas and New Year. So enjoy this unique American experience, and when someone asks you what you are doing over the long weekend, you will know exactly what they are talking about. Some holidays which often become long weekends, and their dates in 2002 are listed below. ASSAGE E A HOME MENU PASSAGE B
您所在位置: Unit 3 Leisure Activities / Culture Salon In many ways, the long weekends throughout the year kind of prepare you for the long vacation finale during Christmas and New Year. So enjoy this unique American experience, and when someone asks you what you are doing over the long weekend, you will know exactly what they are talking about. Some holidays which often become long weekends, and their dates in 2002, are listed below: Long Weekends
Un 3 您所在位置:Unt3 Leisure Activities/ Culture Salon Long Weekends题 Birthday of martin Luther King is Monday, 21 Januarv, 2002 Washington's Birthday is Monday, 18 February, 2002(Also called Presidents? Day) Memorial Day is Monday, 27 May, 2002 Independence Day is Thursday, 4 July, 2002. OPASSAGE A HOME MENU PASSAGE B
您所在位置: Unit 3 Leisure Activities / Culture Salon • Washington’s Birthday is Monday, 18 February, 2002. (Also called Presidents’ Day) • Birthday of Martin Luther King is Monday, 21 January, 2002. • Memorial Day is Monday, 27 May, 2002. • Independence Day is Thursday, 4 July, 2002. Long Weekends
Un 3 您所在位置:Unt3 Leisure Activities/ Culture Salon Long Weekends题 Labor day is Monday, 2 September, 2002 Columbus Day is Monday, 14 October, 2002. Veterans' Day is Monday, 11 November, 2002 2002,giving Day is Thursday, 28 November, Thank OPASSAGE A HOME MENU PASSAGE B
您所在位置: Unit 3 Leisure Activities / Culture Salon • Labor Day is Monday, 2 September, 2002. • Columbus Day is Monday, 14 October, 2002. • Veterans’ Day is Monday, 11 November, 2002. • Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, 28 November, 2002. Long Weekends
Un 3 您所在位置:Unt3 Leisure Activities/ Culture Salon 1. Christening n.洗礼仪式 2. finale n.(音乐的)终曲;终场 3. Memorial Day(美)阵亡将士纪念日 4. Veterans"Day(美)退伍军人节 5. tie the knot 结婚 OPASSAGE A HOME MENU PASSAGE B
您所在位置: Unit 3 Leisure Activities / Culture Salon 1． Christening n. 洗礼仪式 2． finale n. （音乐的）终曲；终场 3． Memorial Day (美）阵亡将士纪念日 4． Veterans' Day (美）退伍军人节 5． tie the knot 结婚
Un 3 您所在位置:Unt3 Leisure Activities/ Culture Salon Goal Checking On a scale of A to E, where A stands for“ very well”,Bfor“wel”,Cfor moderately well”,Dfor“ not very well, and e for“ not at all”, rate how well you have achieved the goals set at the beginning of this unit. ABC DE talk about leisure activities A BC E understand the two passages on student groups and leisure activities A B DE learn and use the new words and expressions A BC DE write about your favorite leisure-time hobby A BC DE practice reading skills: improving your concentration A B DE practice verb tenses A B C DE learn to write a poster for a music concert and an invitation card to a party If you have given yourself a C or lower rating on any of these goals, please do one or more of the following visit the CFLO/ EnglishXP website for additional practice review the section which you found difficult; ask your teacher for extra help; work with a peer or a study group to reinforce your progress. OPASSAGE A HOME MENU PASSAGE B
您所在位置: Unit 3 Leisure Activities / Culture Salon Goal Checking On a scale of A to E, where A stands for “very well”, B for “well”, C for “moderately well”, D for “not very well”, and E for “not at all”, rate how well you have achieved the goals set at the beginning of this unit. A B C D E talk about leisure activities A B C D E understand the two passages on student groups and leisure activities A B C D E learn and use the new words and expressions A B C D E write about your favorite leisure-time hobby A B C D E practice reading skills: improving your concentration A B C D E practice verb tenses A B C D E learn to write a poster for a music concert and an invitation card to visit the CFLO / EnglishXP website for additional practice; review the section which you found difficult; ask your teacher for extra help; work with a peer or a study group to reinforce your progress. a party If you have given yourself a C or lower rating on any of these goals, please do one or more of the following :