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1、 Period 2Reading and Thinking Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Period 2Reading and Thinking Learning aims1. To understand the common reasons for festivals and celebrations.2. To improve the basic reading skills, especially skim.3. To learn useful language points.What festival is it?Spanish Tomato F

2、estivalLeading-inThailandThe Festival of Lights Republic of KoreaMud FestivalWhat other festivals do you know?What festival is it?Leading-inWatch and thinkTop 10 most popular festivals in the worldTop 10 most popular festivals in the worldWhich festival do you like best? Why?(1) What festivals do yo

3、u celebrate with your family each year? (2)Why do you think people celebrate different festivals?There are many possible reasons to celebrate different festivals. One good reason is to have fun with trends and family. Another is to celebrate an event or a time of the year.Pre-ReadingFestivals and Ce

4、lebrationsWhile reading1. Harvest2.Traditions /customs3. Important figures4.Important events5. Having fun 6.Online shopping7. Sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace1. Why do we celebrate festivals?Para.2Para.4Para.3Para.1Festivals are an important part of society. Task 1: Fast readingPara.4Para.4Fest

5、ivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.Para.3Para.3Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time.Para.2Para.2Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.

6、Para.1Para.1Festivals are celebrated all around the world.2. Identify the “topic sentence” of each paragraph.Para.5Para.5Festivals are an important part of society.SupportSupportExplainExplainExpandExpandRead and understandA topic sentenceCareful readingDetailsIt is a good idea to place topic senten

7、ces at the beginning of paragraphs.Para.1sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace seasons, religions, famous figures, and important events.A wide range of origins, such asDifferent customs and unique charmsNo matter how different they may seem, the spirit of is common in all festivals. differences sim

8、ilarityFestivals are celebrated all around the world.Task 2: Careful readingPara.2 This important agricultural festival takes place_ People celebrate to_ Egypt：it featured_European countries: people_China: Mid-Autumn Festival: families gather to _after all the crops have been gathered in.show that t

9、hey are grateful for the years supply of food.a parade, a great feast with music, dancing and sports. admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.timereasonactivities decorate churches and town hall

10、s with flowers and fruit, and get together to celebrate over a meal.1. Why do some traditions possibly fade away?_Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time.Para.3Because of the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas.2. How does the autho

11、r support his topic sentence?The typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers is stopped.Halloween became an exciting festival for children.By giving examples. gradually disappearWhy is lighting firecrackers stopped in Chinese Spring Festival?A. To drive away the evil spirits.B. T

12、o avoid air pollution.C. To become an exciting festival for children.D. To save money and spend more on gifts.Another example is Halloween, _ became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its _.One example Another example which religious origins despite尽管,不管 Are there any different attitudes

13、 to the commercialisation? If any, what are they? Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.P

14、ara.4They are occasions thatallow to relax and enjoy life, and forget about work for a whileThey help usunderstand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciatepeoples wishes, beliefs,faiths and attitudes towards lifeThey reflectFestivals are an important part of society.Para.5Why?Map and s

15、ummarize 总 分 总para2. the harvest festivalEgypt, EuropeanChina para3. Changes of customsLighting firecrackersHalloween para4.CommercialisationDifferent attitudes para5. ImportanceWHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?para1. common spirit of festivalsstructureTask 1Todays festivals have a wide _ of origins, i

16、ncluding the seasons of the year, _, famous_, and important events. The harvest festival is one of the most popular festivals and is _in many cultures. Customs play a _role in festivals, but they can change over time. Some traditions may _. For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow firecracke

17、rs during the Spring Festival as they can increase air pollution. These days , festivals are becoming more _ with people spending more money on gifts. Festivals _ peoples wishes, beliefs, _ and attitudes towards life. They are _ to spend time with family, and to relax and enjoy life.rangefiguresreli

18、gionscelebratedsignificantfade awaycommercialreflectfaithsoccasionsPost ReadingTask 2. Group Discussion1. What do most festivals seem to have in common? Why do you think people around the world find these things important?Key words: family and community ties social creatures relationships with other

19、sPairwork2. Whats the writers attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals?3. Imagine if you dont receive any gifts on your birthday party except some cards, what is your feeling? Disappointed, still happy? Why?The writer doesnt directly say. Overall, he seems to think that it is a positive t

20、hing, as it helps the economy and makes it easier to buy gifts.1. range n.一系列;范围、界限 vi. 包括；(在一定范围内) 变化【原句再现】They have a wide range of origins，such as the seasons of the year，religions，famous figures，and important events. 节日的由来五花八门，比如时节、宗教、著名人物及重大事件。Language points a wide range of 一系列beyond/out of on

21、es range 某人能力达不到range from to 包括从到之间in/within range 在范围内beyond/out of range 在范围外【知识归纳】【即学即练】用适当的介词填空/完成句子The supermarket keeps a wide range _ goods.Their prices range _ just only a few yuan to several hundred yuan.Maybe the question is _ the range_ human understanding.或许这个问题超越了人类理解的范围。But few see ev

22、erything that is _ their vision.但很少有人能看清视力范围内的每一件东西。offromout of/beyondofwithin the range of2.figure n人物；数字；身材；画像；人影 v认为；认定；估计；计算；理解I am so confused that I cant figure out how to do this. 我很困惑，因此弄不懂怎样做这件事。【知识归纳】figure sth. in将某事物包括在内；计算在内figure out 弄清楚；计算出【即学即练】写出句中figure的词性和含义She is dieting to keep

23、 her figure although she is slim. _Can you read this figure? Is it a three or an eight？ _He was one of the great figures of his age. _I cant figure out why she said so. _n.身材n.数字n.人物v.理解3.gather vi.聚集；集合 vt.聚集；搜集；收割【原句再现】This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have been

24、gathered in.这一重大的农业节日在庄稼全部收割后举行。【知识归纳】gather together/up聚集；收拢gather round/around 围拢 gather in 收割；收获【即学即练】单句语法填空All the children gathered _the old man to listen to his stories.People are grateful because their food _(gather) for the winter and the agricultural work is over.完成句子The farmers are busy_th

25、e crops in the field.农民们在田野里正忙于收割庄稼。The people_，curious to know what was happening.人们聚集在一起，好奇地想知道发生了什么事儿。round/aroundis gatheredgathering ingathered round4.grateful adj.感激的；表示感谢的【原句再现】People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the years supply of food.人们举行庆祝活动，对这一年收获的食物表达感恩。be grateful to s

26、b for sth 因某事而感激某人be grateful to do sth 因做某事而感激I would be grateful if you could do. 如果你能，我将感激不尽【知识归纳】【即学即练】完成句子I would _ give me some advice.如果你能给我一些建议，我将不胜感激。I _ and determined to repay him one day.我非常感激，决意改天一定要回报他。He _ give him an early reply.如果你能早点给他答复，他将非常感激。be very grateful if you couldwas very

27、 gratefulwould be very grateful if you could5.decorate vt.装饰；装潢；授予勋章/奖章【原句再现】Today,in some European countries,people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit,and get together to celebrate over a meal.如今在一些欧洲国家，人们用鲜花和水果装饰教堂和市政厅，聚在一起共享大餐。【知识归纳】decoration n装饰；装潢；装饰品decorate.with以装饰decora

28、te sb for 因为而授某人勋章【即学即练】单句语法填空The exhibition hall is decorated _ many paintings.The girl was decorated_saving the child from drowning.withfor6.significant adj.有重大意义的；显著的；重要的【原句再现】Customs play a significant role in festivals,but sometimes they can change over time.风俗在节日中扮演重要角色，但有时也随时间而变化。【知识归纳】It is

29、significant that.(significantly)很重要be very significantbe of great significance 有重大意义be of little/no significance 不太重要/不重要【即学即练】单句语法填空The most_(significance) thing you should keep in mind is that most of the questions are easy if you make use of correct methods.His university was aware of the_(signif

30、icant) of his work.完成句子The proposals she put forward in this report_/ _她在这篇报告中提出的建议具有重大意义。significantsignificanceare very significantare of great significance7. fade away 逐渐消失；(身体)变得虚弱【原句再现】With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas,some traditions may fade away and others ma

31、y be established.随着现代社会的发展和新思想的传播，有些传统会渐渐消失，而另一些传统则得以建立。【知识归纳】fade out (声音、画面)逐渐模糊；渐淡fade in (声音、画面)逐渐清晰；渐强【即学即练】单句语法填空The closing music fades_ when the hero rides off into the sunset.He saw the monitor black out and then a few words faded_.完成句子The sound of the cheering_ .欢呼声逐渐消失。outinfaded away8. t

32、ypical adj.典型的；有代表性的；平常的【原句再现】One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year.中国春节燃放鞭炮以驱鬼神、贺新年这一典型风俗就是一个例子。【知识归纳】be typical of. 是特有的，是的特点It is typical of sb. to do sth.某人一向；某人有做某事的习惯【即学即练】单句语法填空It is typical

33、 of him _(take) hard jobs.It _ (typical) takes a day or two，depending on size.She threw her hands into the air.“That is just typical _ you，isnt it？”to taketypicallyof9.reflect vt.显示；反映；反射；映射；思考 vi.思考【原句再现】They reflect peoples wishes,beliefs,faiths,and attitudes towards life.节日反映了人类的愿望、信仰、信念以及对生活的态度。

34、【知识归纳】reflection n 反射；反照；反映；映像；沉思，深思reflect sb/sth in sth(指镜子等)映出某人/物的影像reflect sth from sth 从某物(表面)反射(光、热、声等)reflect on sth 思考某事【即学即练】单句语法填空The reason why he is lost in_ (reflect) is that he is reflecting_ the problem，which _ (reflect) in the list.完成句子Im sitting in the warm night air with a cold dr

35、ink in my handand_ the daya day of pure magic!我坐在温暖的夜空下，手里拿着一瓶冷饮，回忆着当天的事情这是神奇的一天！The light_ the moon.光从月球反射出来。reflectiononis reflectedreflecting onis reflected from10. in spite of 不顾；不管；尽管【原句再现】Another example is Halloween,which slowly became an exciting festival for children,in spite of its religio

36、us origins.另一个例子是万圣节，虽然起源于宗教，但万圣节渐渐成了孩子们纵情玩乐的一个节日。【知识归纳】in spite ofn.尽管in spite of the fact that.although/though. 尽管【即学即练】完成句子He has modern ideas_his great age.尽管他年事已高，但思想观念却很入时。_ they are against it, we are going on doing it.不顾他们反对，我们继续干下去。同义句转换In spite of the fact that it is snowing, she is going

37、out for a walk._ it is snowing, she is going out for a walk.in spite ofIn spite of the fact thatAlthough/Though11.take advantage of 利用；欺骗；占的便宜【原句再现】Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.节日变得越来越商业化，商家会利用这些庆祝活动（进行促销）。【知识归纳】make use of利用；使

38、用make good/full/little use of 好好/充分/不充分利用make the best of 充分利用 make the most of 充分利用【即学即练】单句语法填空He has made up his mind to make good use_ every minute to study.Hes joining the club in order to take advantage_the others.完成句子She really tries to _herself by dressing well.她确实想通过穿着漂亮尽量发挥自己的优势。ofof make t

39、he most of12.have sth in common(兴趣、想法等方面)相同；有相同的特征；有共同点；共享【原句再现】And if you study festivals carefully,you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.此外，如果你仔细研究各种节日，毕竟你可能会惊奇地发现不同的文化实际上有很多共同之处。【知识归纳】have much/a lot/something/little/nothing in common (with.)

40、(与)有许多/一些/很少/毫无共同之处in common with. 与一样；和很像【即学即练】完成句子In pairs discuss what they_.两人一组，讨论一下它们有什么相同之处。They are brothers，but they_他们虽然是兄弟，但毫无共同之处。_，I think the adventure will be a success.与你一样，我也认为这次冒险将会是成功的。have in commonhave nothing in common In common with you SummaryYou can click here to add what yo

41、u want to add. It is easy to change.You can click here to add what you want to add. It is easy to change.认知词汇:ceremony,religion,charm,gratitude,firework,firecracker,commercialisation,archery,tent,fade,congratulate,agricultural,evil,pleased拓展词汇：1.origin original 2.religionreligious3.charmcharming4.jo

42、y joyful 5.reflect mercialcommercialise应用词汇：1.range：a wide range of; beyond/out of ones range;range from to;in/within range;beyond/out of range 2.figure：figure out3.grateful： be grateful to sb for sth;be grateful to do sth;I would be grateful if you could do. 4.significant：It is significant that.(si

43、gnificantly);be very significantbe of great significance;be of little/no significance5.spite ：in spite ofn.;in spite of the fact that.although/though. 6.typical : be typical of. ;It is typical of sb to do sth词词 汇汇 清清 单单 核心短语重点句式l 1.However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world,

44、the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.(no matter how引导让步状语从句)l 2. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial，with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.(with宾语宾补)dress (sb)uprange fromtofade awayin spite oftake advantage ofnear and fartake pla

45、cehave sth in commonto be frankgo offexcept for单句语法填空1In common other officers I had to undertake guard duties.2This sort of thing is usual on (occasion) like this.3Her writings ranged from poems，prose short stories.4Many other surveys have produced results essentially in agreement with these (figur

46、e)5A wedding is a (joy) celebration of love.6 (harvest) grain in the 19th century required plenty of horsepower and manpower.7After the house is built，how much will it cost (decorate)?8We watched the harbour and then the coastline faded into the morning mist.withoccasionstofiguresjoyfulHarvestingto

47、decorateawayExercise完成句子1I didnt 我不知道该怎么办。2 settle your account within the next three days.贵方若能三日之内结清账款，我们将不胜感激。3It was 她这人就是爱忘事。4I cant go out 要洗这些衣服，我无法出去了。5If youre too trusting，other people 如果你过于轻信，其他人就会打你的主意。figure out how to do itWe should be grateful if you couldtypical of her to forgetwith all these clothes to washwill take advantage of you