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Unit 1 Festivals around the world Using Language Reading and writing A Sad Love Story What day is it on February 14？ Valentine’s Day Do you know the history of Valentine’s Day? Feb. 14th The St. Valentine for whom the day is named was, most likely, a priest (牧师) in the 3rd century who performed secret marriages when the Roman Emperor Claudius II thought single soldiers were more likely to serve in the army. That St. Valentine was put into prison and Executed (处死) on February 14th, 270 AD. Pre-reading Do we have our own Valentine’s Day in China? the Double Seventh Day Chinese Valentine’s Day The seventh day of the seventh lunar month 牛郎白天放牛 牛郎织女喜结良缘 牛郎织女终于 在鹊桥上相会了 王母娘娘把他们分开 While reading Skimming: 1. What was Li Fang doing? Why did Li Fang feel like a fool? He was waiting for his girlfriend Hu Jin, but till very late she didn’t come. 2. What was Li Fang afraid that Hu Jin was doing? He was afraid that she was with her friend laughing at him. 3. Why do people want the weather to be fine on Qiqiaojie? If the weather is fine, Niulang and Zhinu can meet. If the weather is raining, it means that Zhinu is weeping and the couple won’t be able to meet. 4. Why did Li Fang throw away his flowers and chocolates? Because he thought Hu Jin didn’t love him. 2. How did Li Fang know the manager wanted to shut the coffee shop? The manager wiped the tables then sat down and turned the TV. 1. How did Li Fang feel at the beginning of the story? why? He felt like a fool. Because he thought that he was waiting without hope. Scanning： 4. Why was the TV story what Li Fang needed? The TV story was a sad story about lost love – the same situation as Li Fang. 3. What was showing on the TV, when Li Fang was in sadness? It was showing a sad Chinese story about lost love. 5. What is the reason why Li Fang did not meet Hu Jin on time? Because Li Fang waited in the coffee shop while Hu Jin waited in the teashop. 6. How did Li Fan