Welcome to our english class
NEW YEAR IN JAPAN
WARM UP
Look at some pictures showing the activities that Japanese people often do on their New year.

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Exchanging gifts and card -
Decorating the house with
peach flowers -
Wearing kimonos or special dress –
Giving or receiving lucky money -
Going to pagoda –
Visiting friends -
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YES
NO
YES
NO
I/ PRE – LISTENING
Similarities (n) – Những điểm tương đồng
Housewives(n)- Các bà nội trợ
Longevity (n)- Sự trường thọ
Constancy (n)- Sự bền vững
Kimono (n)- Trang phục truyền thống
của người nhật
Shrine (n) – Ngôi đền
Pine tree (n) – Cây thông
Represent (v) – Thể hiện
LISTEN AND REPEAT
II/ WHILE – LISTENING
Task 1: You will hear two people talking about how
the new year is celebrated in Japan. Listen and
tick () the things you hear.
ANSWER KEYS
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Task2 : Listen again and choose the best option for the following questions

1.Why do the Japanese do a big clean up before the New year comes?
A. Because they want to get rid of the dirt of the old year and welcome the new one.
B. Because they want to show their clean
C. Because they want to welcome their friends on new year.
2. Where do the Japanese hear the bell from?
A. They hear the bells from their shrines
B. They hear the bells from the TV and the radio.
C. They hear the bells from CDs.
A
B
3. What do the Japanese often wear when they go to visit their shrines?
A. They often wear jeans, dresses.
B. They often wear the costumes of manga.
C. They often wear kimono or special dress.
4. Do the Japanese often celebrate the New year with their friends?
A. Yes, they do.
B. No, they celebrate New Year’s days among family members only.
C. No, they celebrate New Year’s days among family members and friends.
C
B
III. POST – LISTENING
Work in group: Discuss the following the Vietnamese
New year with those of the Japanese one.
PLEASE, WATCH SOME JAPANESE TRADITIONAL FOODS AND DRINKS, DRESS ON NEW YEAR
ANSWER KEYS
HOMEWORK
Review Task2 again
Prepare the next lesson ( Unit 8: Writing)
Thank you for your attention