1、FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONSUNIT 1New Years DayNational DayHalloweenChristmasSpring FestivalMothers DayTomb-Sweeping DayThree days holiday One of Chinese traditional holidaysspring outingTomb sweepingworship/honour ancestorsWhen do the Tomb-Sweeping Day fall?Why do we celebrate the Tomb-Sweeping Day？M
2、id-autumn Festival a romantic story Family members gather together to admire the moon.One of Chinese traditional holidaysWhen do the Mid-autumn Festival fall?Why do we celebrate the Mid-autumn Festival? eat zongzi / rice dumplings race dragon boats fly a kite When do the Dragon-Boat Festival fall?Wh
3、y do we celebrate the Dragon-Boat Festival?Dragon-Boat FestivalSpring Festival paste spring couplets sweep the house give new years greetings receive lucky money dine together set off firecrackers worship watch Spring Festival GalaWhen do the Spring Festival fall?Why do we celebrate the Spring Festi
4、val? dress up in carnival costumes march along the streets give performances watch samba dance visit a lantern fair guess riddles receive congratulations wear traditional costumes attend the ceremonyComing-of-Age DayChinese Lantern FestivalRio Carnivalu To greet the arrival of springu To reunite wit
5、h family membersu To memorize our ancestorsu To honour some great figuresu To celebrate the harvestu To celebrate the founding of the Peoples Republic of Chinau .Why do we celebrate these festivals?Fast reading The text type?A. Exposition (说明文说明文)B. Argumentation （议论文）（议论文）C. Narration （记叙文）（记叙文）D.
6、Description （描述文）（描述文）skim the title and the topic sentencesRead the text again and underline the topic sentence of each para Para.1 the changes of festival traditions and customsPara.2 the origins and spirits of festivalsPara.3 the significance of festivalsPara.4 the harvest festival in different c
7、ultures Para.5 the commercialization of festivalsRead and match the main ideaWhy Do We Celebrate Festivals?the spirit of all festivals: to share _,_,_,_In almost every culture, the harvest festival can be found.when:_why: to show that they are grateful for the years supply of food.how: In ancient Eg
8、ypt,_ In some European countries,_ In China，_Sometimes customs can change over time.some traditions may _ and others may _In Chinese Spring Festival, lighting firecrackers _ to avoid air pollution.Festivals are becoming more and more commercial.Commercialisation have made it much easier for the publ
9、ic _Festivals are an important part of society.reflect peoples _,_,_,_allow us to _,_,_help us understand _,_,_Careful readingjoy gratitude love peaceafter all the crops have been gathered ina parade, a great feast with music, dancing, and sports.decorate churches and town halls .get togethergather
10、to admire the shining moon and enjoy mooncakesfade away be establishedhave been given upto spend more on gifts for their loved ones.wishes beliefs faiths attitude to life. relax enjoy lif forget about our work for a little while.where we came from who we are what to appreciate.Festivals are celebrat
11、ed all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gra
12、titude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.世界各地都庆祝各种节日。节日的由来五花八门，比如时节、宗教、著名人物及重要事件。每个节日都有其不同的习俗和独特的魅力。然而，无论它们多么迥异，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。UnderstandingOf all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important agricultural festival take
13、s place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the years supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtimethe Egyptian harvest season. It featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and spo
14、rts. Today, in some European countries, people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, and get together to celebrate over a meal. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.在所有的传统节日中，丰收节几乎可见于每一种文化之中。这一重大的农业节日在所有农
15、作物收成后来临。人们举行庆祝活动，对这一年收获的食物表达感恩。在古埃及，人们于春季庆祝丰收节即埃及的丰收季。庆祝活动主要是游行和丰盛的筵席，载歌载舞，并伴有体育活动。如今，在一些欧洲国家，人们用鲜花和水果来装饰教堂和市政厅，聚在一起共享大餐，以示庆祝。在中国的中秋节，家家户户欢聚一堂，观赏明月，品尝美味的月饼。UnderstandingCustoms play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and t
16、he spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air
17、 pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.风俗在节日中扮演重要角色，但有时也随时间而变化。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。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。如今，为了避免空气污染，许多大城市已经摒弃了这一风俗。另一个例子是万圣节，虽然起源于宗教，万圣节渐渐成了孩子们纵情玩乐的一个节日。Understandin
18、gFestivals are becoming more and more commercial, with business taking advantage of the celebrations Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, other
19、s believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.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)。购物网站和社交媒体应用程序极大地方便了人们为至亲至爱花更多钱购买礼物。尽管有人认为节日不应该被商业化，但是也有人认为消费增长有利于(提高)经济和公众幸福感。UnderstandingFestivals are an important part of society. They reflect peoples wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attit
20、udes towards life. They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actual
21、ly have a lot in common after all.节日是社会的一个重要组成部分。节日反映了人类的愿望、信仰、信念以及对生活的态度。节日是让我们放松心情、享受生活、暂时忘却工作的时刻。节日让我们了解我们来自何方、我们是谁、我们应该感恩什么。此外，如果你仔细研究各种节日，你会惊奇地发现不同的文化实际上有很多共同之处。Understanding1.Which of the following is true EXCEPT? A. Customs can change over time.B. Some new traditions may appear with the devel
22、opment of society and the spread of new ideas.C. Many big cities have given up lighting firecrackers to protect the environment.D. Halloween is only celebrated by children today.Understanding2.Whats the authors attitude towards the commercialization of festivals ? A. Negative B. IndifferentC. Not me
23、ntioned D. Supportive Understanding1.Why do people celebrate the harvest festivals?2.What role do customs and traditions play in festivals?Do you think they are also the reasons for celebrating festivals?Why?3.Why did the writer mention the commercialisation of festivals?How is it influencing people
24、sway of celebrating festivals?4.What are some other reasons for celebrating festivals?People celebrate the harvest festivals to express their gratitude to nature.Customs and traditions are very important and they are also the reasons for celebrating festivals.People follow customs and sometimes even
25、 establish new traditions to celebrate the festivals.The commercialisation of festivals can influence peoples decisions to spend more money onfestivals,which can be considered as an encouragement to celebrate festivals.The other reasons for celebrating festivals can include peoples religious beliefs, personalinterests, or hobbies,etc.UnderstandingTHANK YOU !2022
