1、Reading and Thinking P4-5 新新人教必修人教必修Book 3 Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsWarming upSpanish Tomato FestivalWarming upThailandThe Festival of Lights Warming upKoreanMud FestivalWhat other festivals do you know?Watch and thinkWhich festival do you like best? Why?1. Before you read, discuss these que
2、stions in groups.(1) What festivals do you celebrate with your family each year? Pre-reading(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 ev
3、ent or a time of the year.While-readingRead the text and find out the answers to the question in the title.Read the text again and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.Key WordsCustomsCommercialSignificant/ImportantFesitivals all around the world introduction)The h
4、arvest festival 1. Which of the following is the common spirit of all festivals? A. Enjoying a peaceful life. B. Showing respect. C. Sharing happiness. D. Honouring ancestors. 2. When did the harvest festival take place in ancient Egypt? A. In spring. B. In summer. C. In autumn. D. In winter. 3. Wha
5、t changes can we experience during the Spring Festival? A. No one believes there exist evil spirits. B. People pay more attention to their environment. C. Many celebration activities are held abroad. D. People have ignored the traditional customs. 4. What is the authors attitude towards the commerci
6、alised festivals? A. Supportive. B. Neutral(中立的）中立的） C. Opposed. D. Unconcerned.Read the Paragraph 1-2, then fill in the blanks below._ festival in every cultureTime: _Features: _ _ _ _.paradespringtimegreat feast with music, dancing, and sports.The harvestFeatures: _. get together to _.decoratechur
7、ches and town hallscelebrateover a mealAncient EgyptEuroChinaWhyThey are grateful for _.the yearssupply of foodRead the Paragraph 1-2, then fill in the blanks below._ festival in every cultureAncient EgyptTime: _Features: _ _ _ _.paradespringtimegreat feast with music, dancing, and sports.EuroThe ha
8、rvestChinaTime: _ _Features: _. _ _.Mid-AutumnFestivaladmirethe shining moonenjoy delicious mooncakesWhyThey are grateful for _.the yearssupply of foodRead the Paragraph 3, then complete the chart.The changing customsChinese Spring FestivalHalloweenBEFORENOWBe forbiddenLighting firecrackersReligious
9、 originsFestival for childrenWhy?What other changes are? Do you love these changes? Why?Originally, Halloween was a pagan festival, around the idea of linking the living with the dead.Today, Children love to dress up in Halloween costumes, following the old tradition of trick-or-treating, and collec
10、t sweets, gifts and money.Read the Paragraph 4-5, and decide whether the statements are true (T) , False (F) or not mentioned (N). 1. Nowadays, more people would like to buy gifts online for their families.2. Online shopping is safe for people to spend their money on gifts. 3. Commercialised festiva
11、ls are definitely harmful for our daily lives.TNF4. People will not relax and enjoy themselves without festivals. T5. Festivals teach us to think about the meaning of human existence. T1. What do most festivals seem to have in common? Why do you think people around the world all find these things im
12、portant?Post-readingKey words: family and community ties social creatures relationships with others2. 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 hap
13、py? Why?The writer doesnt directly say. Overall, he seems to think that it is a positive thing, as it helps the economy and makes it easier to buy gifts.Why do we celebrate festivals?1. Different festivals in the world2. New Features3. Festivals in commonOrigins?Changing customsCommercializationWhat
14、WhyTry to create a mind map for this text.For example: Language Points P4-5 新新人教必修人教必修Book 3 Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsComplete the following passage using suitable words from the text. Be sure to use the correct forms.Todays festivals have a wide _ of origins, including the seasons of the ye
15、ar, famous _, important events, and religions. The _ festivals is one of the most popular festivals and is celebrated in many cultures. Customs play a _ role in festivals, but they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackersrangefiguresharvestsignificantComple
16、te the following passage using suitable words from the text. Be sure to use the correct forms.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, faiths, and attitude
17、s towards life. They are _ to spend time with family, and relax and enjoy life. commercialreflectoccasionscelebrate v. 庆祝；举行；赞美；祝贺celebration n. 庆典，庆祝会；庆祝；颂扬 pl.celebrationsin celebration of 为庆祝Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a range of origins, such as the seasons of the ye
18、ar, religions, famous figures, and important events. 1句意：世界各地都庆祝节日。它们有很多起源，如一年的季节、宗教、著名人物和重要事件。例1：你们在中国也庆祝圣诞节吗？_?例2:那天晚上我们在家里搞了个庆祝活动。There was _ in our house that night.Do you celebrate Christmas in China a celebration Exercise:1. 生命的起源 _ 原产地，原产国 _2. 所有的碳水化合物均来源于植物。 All carbohydrates _ plants.origin
19、 n. 起源；原点；出身；开端originate vi. 发源；发生；起航originate from 源于；发自；起源于，发源于original adj. 原来的；开始的；首创的，新颖的Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. 1originate fromorigin of lifecountry of origin1
20、. Alisa saw the figure of Rose in the chair.2. Take pride in your health and your figure.3. She figured that Ned had learned a lot from the experience. 4. He figured up the balance in her checking account.5. The movement is supported by key figures in the political parties.figure n.数字； 算术； 人物； 身材 v.
21、计算； 估计； 推测Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. 1（身影）（身影）Guessing: what is the meaning of “figure”?（体型）（体型）（猜测）（猜测）（算出（算出的总和）的总和）（人物）（人物）However, no matter how different they may
22、seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.2句意：然而，无论节日多么迥异，在世界各地，分享快乐、感恩、友爱或和平的精神存在于所有节日之中。no matter“无论、不管”，引导让步状语从句* “nomatter+特殊疑问词”引导让步状语从句时， 相当于“特殊疑问词+ever”(be)Nomatterwho(Whoever) youare, I will never letyouin.Nomatterwhere(Wherever
23、) I go, I will be thinking ofyou.No matter how (However) much we work out, we cant be in top physical shape.【拓展】wh- + ever 与no matter + wh-的区别 wh- + ever 可引导主语从句、宾语从句或状语从句； no matter+wh-只能引导让步状语从句,从句置于主 句前后均可。 当wh- + ever引导状语从句时,whatever/whoever/ whichever = nomatter+ what/who/which例1：Whatever (= No
24、 matter what) you say, I wont believe you.例2：Whoever (= No matter who) you are, you have no right to do that.例3：You can take it with you wherever (= no matter where) you go.例： 1.Whoever leaves the room ought to turn off the lights. （主语从句）2. It is generally considered unwise to give a child whatever
25、he or she wants. （宾语从句）3. Whomever you marry, make sure he can cook. （状语从句） This important agricultural festival take place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the years supply of food.3句意：这个重大的农业节日是在庄稼全部收割后来临。人们举行庆祝活动，对这一年收货的食物表达感恩。take pla
26、ce 发生、举行、举办【辨析】take place/ happentake place 指事件的发生一定有某种原因或事先的 安排。happen 用于偶然或突发性事件。The Olympic Games of 2008 will _ in Beijing.Maybe something unexpected _.take placehappenedThis important agricultural festival take place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they
27、are grateful for the years supply of food.3gather in 收集，聚集gather有关的其他词组gather from 从聚集，从推测gather together 聚到一起gather up 收拢；集中（精力）；鼓起（勇气）例：来自100多个国家的政府首脑明日将齐聚日内瓦。Heads of government from more than 100 countries _ Geneva tomorrow.gather in例：1. You should _ yourself _to complete a difficult task.2. Peo
28、ple would _ near and far.3. People all over the world can_ through the Internet.gatherupgather fromgather togetherThis important agricultural festival take place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the years supply of food.3grateful adj. fee
29、ling or showing gratitude （反）ungrateful；(同) thankful (be) grateful for 为而感谢【辨析】表示感谢的thank, appreciate和gratefulthank vt. thank sb. (for sth. / for doing sth.)appreciate vt.感激，欣赏 appreciate doing sth.grateful adj. be grateful to sb. for sth.be grateful to dobe grateful that从句【练习】1.我非常感谢所有老师的帮助。 I am e
30、xtremely grateful _ _.2. 能再次收到你的来信，我们将十分感激。 We all appreciate _.3. 我们要感谢他们的耐心和理解。 We would like to thank them _ _.4. （2019天津高考）Erin had gone beyond what almost anyone would have done, finding my house on a bitterly cold night, and for that I was extremely _.to all the teachersfor their helphearing f
31、rom you againfor their patience and understanding gratefulFestivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. 4句意：节日正变得越来越商业化，商家会利用这些庆祝活动（进行促销）。burninghelpingwith的复合结构的复合结构: :作状语，多表示伴随、原因、时间、条件等1. She lives in the room with the light _(burn).2. With
32、 the machine _ (help) us, we could finish the work on time.3. With the boy_（show）us the way, we got there easily. with+宾语宾语+ +现在分词现在分词showingtake advantage of 利用；欺骗；占的便宜例：我感谢他们能利用这个机会来帮助我。I am grateful that they can _ the oppotunity to help me.take advantage of【拓展】have the advantage over 比有利，占优势to sbs advatage 对某人有利或有帮助1. It would be _ （对你有帮助）to attend this meeting.2. The cities on the east coast _ _ those on the west coast.to your advantagehave the advantage over
