T: We have many holidays in China. For example:

Picture 1: Children's Day

Ss: 儿童节

T: Picture 2: National Day

Ss: 国庆节

（Show other pictures, let Ss know Women's Day, New Year's Day, Labors' Day, Teachers' Day...）

2. Ask the dates about the holidays.

T: When is Children's Day?

S1: It's on June 1st.

T: When is National Day?

S2: It's on October 1st.

...

T: Now let's look at Self check 2. Write the dates for these holidays in China.

3. Check the answers with the Ss.

Then make a survey

T: What other holidays in China or in other foreign countries you know. First, list the holidays you know. Then ask and answer the dates about them with your partner.

S1：the Spring Festival 春节（农历正月初一）