onstrate the idea that not even the most beautiful things last forever.
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The Dragon Boat Festival
In China, towards the end of June, people celebrate a holiday known as the Dragon Boat Festival. The festival is held to honour the memory of Qu Xuan, a politician and poet who, in the year 278 B. C. , is said to have committed suicide by jumping into a river. It is said that local people threw rice into the water to save Xuans soul from the evil spirits in the river. Nowadays, boat races are held every year to remind people of the search for the body of the dead poet. Spectators eat rice cakes and crews row large dragon-shaped boats. Some researchers, however, say that dragon boats existed long before the death of Qu Xuan, and the modern festival is a combination of several old traditions.
III. Vocabulary
(SS work in pairs matching the words to their definitions to build up vocabulary necessary for further discussion and later this is checked with the whole class.
match the following words to their definitions
celebration
holiday
festival
festivities
carnival
parade
a special occasion when people celebrate something such as a religious event, and there is often a public holiday
a celebration with dancing, drinking and a procession through the streets in colourful costumes
a public celebration when musical bands, brightly decorated vehicles etc. move down the street
an occasion or party when you celebrate something
a time of rest from work, school, etc.
things that are done to celebrate a special occasion such as drinking, eating, dancing, etc.
(SS should memorise these collocations and use in their further speech)
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