holiday A: In China the Mid-Autumn Festival is also a holiday for family reunions. Do you happen to know the origin of Thanksgiving? B: It began as a celebration by the Pilgrims. They were happy just to have survived their first harsh winter in the new land in 1621 A: I'm not quite sure of the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival, but it is said to have something to do with lady Chang'er who flew to the moon. On a day of full moon her husband longed for her to return to earth. So this may have something to do with family reunions B: Thanksgiv ing is also an occasion to celebrate the harvest. The Pilgrims first harsh winter was followed by an abundant harvest. That was good reason to celebrate A Most cultures have some sort of celebration of the harvest in fact the chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is a festival to celebrate the harvest month. since fruits regetables and grain have been harvested by this time and food is abundant B To observe Thanksgiv ing, Americans eat turkey, ham, corn-on-the-cob, yams, peas and carrots, and to top it all off, pumpkin pie A: Oh, just thinking about all that food makes my mouth water. We Chinese eat moon cakes to mark the occasion. The round moon cakes symbolize a family reunion B: Thanksgiving in the States has developed into a major holiday A: The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important festivals in China, too. It's sometimes believed to be the second most important holiday, next only to the Spring Festival MODEL 3 Don't let ghosts frighten you on Halloween Script Susan: Hey Kim! Are you okay? You seem badly shaken. Where did you go? Kim: Just to the corner, but I'm frightened out of my wits, scared silly, terrifie Susan: What happened? You said you were only going to the store for a coke Kim: People in funny costumes and masks everywhere! Some in tall, pointed hats Susan: It's October 3 1 st, Halloween, the day for dressing like witches and ghosts Kim: In the store window is a big vegetable with a carved face and candle inside Susan: It's a pumpkin. A face and a candle burning inside make it a Jack o' Lantern Kim: A crowd of children followed me shouting, "Tickle your feet. Imagine Susan: No, they said, Trick or Treat? They were hoping you'd give them cand Kim: Welt, it's a funny kind of holiday. What's it called? Halloween? Susan: Yeah, it's one of the oldest holidays in the west. Today it's mostly for children Kim: I myself would never dress like a ghost and shout, "Tickle your feet Now Your turn SAMPLE DIALOG A: Are you okay? You look terrible! Where did you go?holiday A: In China the Mid-Autumn Festival is also a holiday for family reunions. Do you happen to know the origin of Thanksgiving? B: It began as a celebration by the Pilgrims. They were happy just to have survived their first harsh winter in the new land in 1621. A: I'm not quite sure of the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival, but it is said to have something to do with Lady Chang'er who flew to the moon. On a day of full moon her husband longed for her to return to earth. So this may have something to do with family reunions B: Thanksgiving is also an occasion to celebrate the harvest. The Pilgrims' first harsh winter was followed by an abundant harvest. That was good reason to celebrate A: Most cultures have some sort of celebration of the harvest. In fact the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is a festival to celebrate the harvest month, since fruits, vegetables and grain have been harvested by this time and food is abundant. B: To observe Thanksgiving, Americans eat turkey, ham, corn-on-the-cob, yams, peas and carrots, and to top it all off, pumpkin pie. A: Oh, just thinking about all that food makes my mouth water. We Chinese eat moon cakes to mark the occasion. The round moon cakes symbolize a family reunion B: Thanksgiving in the States has developed into a major holiday A: The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important festivals in China, too. It's sometimes believed to be the second most important holiday, next only to the Spring Festival. MODEL 3 Don't let ghosts frighten you on Halloween Script Susan: Hey Kim! Are you okay? You seem badly shaken. Where did you go'? Kim: Just to the corner, but I'm frightened out of my wits, scared silly, terrified. Susan: What happened? You said you were only going to the store for a coke. Kim: People in funny costumes and masks everywhere! Some in tall, pointed hats. Susan: It's October 31 st, Halloween, the day for dressing like witches and ghosts. Kim: In the store window is a big vegetable with a carved face and candle inside. Susan: It's a pumpkin. A face and a candle burning inside make it a Jack o' Lantern. Kim: A crowd of children followed me shouting, "Tickle your feet." Imagine! Susan: No, they said, "Trick or Treat?" They were hoping you'd give them candy. Kim: Welt, it's a funny kind of holiday. What's it called? Halloween? Susan: Yeah, it's one of the oldest holidays in the West. Today it's mostly for children. Kim: I myself would never dress like a ghost and shout, "Tickle your feet." Now Your Turn SAMPLE DIALOG A: Are you okay? You look terrible! Where did you go?