1、1. What festivals do you celebrate with your family each year?2. Why do you think people celebrate different festivals?DiscussionWhats the main idea of the passage?A. Its mainly about different customs in different countries.B. Its mainly about many different festivals in the world.C. Its mainly abo
2、ut the reasons why people celebrate festivals and some changing festival customs with time going by.D. Its mainly about many activities in the festivals all over the world.2. Why do you think people celebrate different festivals?Find out the main idea of each paragraphPara. 1 A. Of all the tradition
3、al festivals, the harvest festival can be found most every culture.Para. 2 B. Festivals are an important part of society.Para. 3 C. Festivals are celebrated all aroune ad the world.Para. 4 D. Customs play a significant role in festivals but sometimes ey can change over time. Para. 5 E. Festivals are
4、 becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. 1. Which festival can be found in almost every culture? A. The festival about religions. B. The festival about famous figures. C. The festival about important events. D. The festival about the harvest season2.
5、Which country celebrated the harvest festival during the springtime? A .Ancient Egypt. B. Ancient China C. Ancient India D. Ancient Japan.Reading for the details3. Why is lighting firecrackers stopped in Chinese Spring Festival? A. To drive away the evil spirits. B. To avoid air pollution C. To beco
6、me an exciting festival for children D. To save money and spend more on gifts4. What will you find if you study festivals carefully? A. Festivals are an important part of society. B. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial C. Customs play a significant role in festivals D. Different cultures
7、 have much in commonReading for the structure.WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?What are festivalsThey have wide_,different customs and unique _.the harvest festivalIt_ after all the crops have been_in and shows their_for the years supply of food.the change of customsSome traditions may fade_because of
8、the development of modern society and the _of new ideas. the commercialisation With business_advantage of the celebrations,festivals are becoming moreand more commercial.the advantageFestivals are an_part of society,reflecting peoples wishes,beliefs,faiths and attitudes towards life, allowingus to r
9、elax,helping us understand whatto_.Step 3Post-readingAfter reading the passage，please fill in the following blanks.There are all kinds of 1. (celebrate) throughout the world.Different countries have different festivals.Festivals of the Dead are held to honour the dead or 2. (satisfy) the ancestors.F
10、estivals can also be held to honour famous people.In China，the Dragon Boat Festival 3. (honour) the famous ancient poet，Qu Yuan.The most 4. (energy) and important festivals are Spring Festivals 5. look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring.At the Spring Festival in China，people ea
11、t 6._ things as dumplings，fish and meat and may give children lucky money 7. red paper.Some Western countries have very exciting carnivals,8. take place forty days before Easter,9. (usual) in February.People celebrate festivals 10. (have) fun with each other and enjoy life.celebrationsto satisfyhono
12、ursenergeticthat/whichsuchinwhichusuallyto have单句语法填空1.Festivals_(celebrate) all around the world have a wide range of origions such as the seasons of the year,religions, famous figures, and important events.2.Although every festival has its different customs and unique charm, the spirit of sharing
13、joy , _(grateful), love,or peace is common in all festivals. 3.Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can _(find) in almost every culture. celebrated gratitude be found4.After all the crops have_(gather) in,this important agricultural festival takes place.5.People celebrate to show t
14、hat they are grateful _the years supply of food. 6.In ancient Egypt，the harvest festival _ (celebrate)during the spring time.been gathered was celebratedfor 7.Today in some European countries churches _ (decorate )with flowers and fruit.8.During the mid autumn festival in China, families get togethe
15、r _(admire) shining moon and enjoy tasty moon cakes. 9.Though_ (play)a significant role in festivals ，customs sometimes can change over time.are decorated to admireplaying10.With time _（go）by , some traditions may fade _ and others may _. （establish）11.For example ,it is typical of Chinese people _（
16、 celebrate）spring festival by setting _firecrackers to drive away evil spirits . 12.Nowadays to avoid air pollution，many big cities have given_this custom. upgoingaway be established to celebrateoff13._ its religious origins, Halloween slowly became an exciting festival for children. 14.With busines
17、ses _ (take）advantage of the celebrations，festivals are becoming more and more commercial. 15.Online shopping websites and social media apps have _(使大众更容易花费) more on gifts for their loved ones. made it much easier for the public to spendDespitetaking16.Some believe festivals should not be commercial
18、ized ，while others hold different beliefs. They think the increase in spending is _ (benefit)to the economy and public happiness. 17.Festivals, an important part of society, reflect peoples _(wish), _(belief),_(faith), and attitudes towards life.18.Festivals are occasions _ people can relax and enjo
19、y life and forget about their work for a little while.beneficial whenwishes beliefs faiths19.They help me understand _ we came from, _ you are, and _ to appreciate.20.If you study festivals, you may be surprised _ (find) that different cultures actually have a lot in common.21._ (study)festivals, yo
20、u may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common.22.Study festivals,_ you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common . who wherewhat to find andStudyingComplete the following passage using suitable words from the text. Be sure to us
21、e the correct forms.(P5) Todays festivals have a wide_of origins, including the seasons of the year, famous_,important events, and religions. The _festival 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. signi
22、ficantrange figures harvestFor example, some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackers 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 attitudes towards life. They are_to spend time with family, and to relax and enjoy life. reflect occasionscommercial
