Exercise:
Give the names of the celebrations in English according to the dates
shown on the screen
The Teacher`s Day
The Women`s Day
Christmas Day
On third Sunday in June

What do you think about your Dad ?
Unit 8: CELEBRATIONS
Period 51: READ
I. New words.
- Tear (n):
- A groom (n):
(viết tắt của: bridegroom)
- Considerate (adj):
- Hug(v, n):
- Lose heart (v):
- Whose (relative pronoun):
- Priority(n):
- To distinguish (v): Different from
- Terrific (adj): excellent
RITA ( AUSTRALIA)
To the one who teaches me how to love, cry and laugh. To the one who says never lose heart and always finish what you start. To the one whose feelings for me are so strong that the word love can’t describe them. Can you guess who it is? It`s not too hard to tell….
1. Who do you think Rita send this card to?
She sends this card to her father.
2. Does He teach Rita how to love, cry and laugh?
Yes, he does.
3. Does he love Rita very much? Which sentence tells you that?
Yes, he does. The sentence is “To the one whose …describe them”
4. What image of a father can you draw from the passage?
A father as a teacher
Jane (USA)
Daddy, I am writing this to tell you how much you are missed and loved. I will always remember that day – my wedding days. You were standing there with tears in your eyes while I was walking towards my groom. You gave me a hug, and the feeling that you never wanted to let me go. But at last I had to leave you and start my new life…a moment in time that lasted forever. I now have children, Dad, but I will always be your little girl! Happy Father’s Day.
Is Jane’s father alive or dead? How do you know this?
He is possibly dead.
“..how much you are missed and loved…..I now have children…”
2. Did he cry on her wedding day? When?
Yes, he did. He cried when Jane was walking towards her groom.
3. What image of a father can you draw from Jane’s post card?
A father as a care taker.
BOB (Australia)
You ask me what I think about my Dad. Great! Great ! I must tell you my dad is the best person in the world . Do you know what I mean? He is a considerate and generous man who is loved not only by his family but also by all his friends. His priority is always his family. His sense of humor distinguishes him from others. In a word, my Dad’s terrific! I’m so proud of him and love him so much. Happy Father’s Day, Daddy!
What is Bob’s father like?
He is considerate and generous…..
2. Is he loved by his family and all has friends?
Yes, he is.
3. What quality makes Bob’s father different from others?
His sense of humor makes him different from others.
4. What image of a father can you draw from this passage?
A father as a friend.
Jane (USA)
Rita (Australia)
Bob (Australia)
 They all love their fathers very much.
2. Rita makes this card to send to her friend.
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3. Jane’s father was at her wedding.
4. Jane’s father laughed a lot on her wedding day.
5. Bob’s father is not different from others.
6. Bob is very proud of his father.

CHECKING PREDICTION:
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1. Rita’s father teaches her how to love, cry and laugh.
=> Rita makes this card to send to her father.
=> Jane’s father cried on her wedding day.
=> He is different from others because of his sense of humor.
1. How old is he?
2. What does he do?

3. What do you like best about him?
Tell about your father
4. What are your feelings and opinions about him?
IV. Mindmap:
- What should we do on the Father’s Day or Mother’s Day?
Discussion:
The things
people do
on Mother’s Day or
Father’s Day
giving a shirt

giving flowers
giving gifts
having a party
doing the
housework
sending a postcard