1、Reading and Thinking Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations诗词赏析 But in the crowd once again, I look for her in vain, when all at once I turn my head, I find her there where lantern light is dimly shed.众里寻他千百度，蓦然回首，那人却在灯火阑珊处。range n.一系列；范围，界限一系列；范围，界限;射程；山脉射程；山脉vi.包括；包括；(在一定范围内在一定范围内)变化变化 【复复ranges】If the
2、 target was farther than fifty meters，then it was _.beyond/out of the rangeMost of the students are _.in the 17-20 age range range from to 包括从包括从到到之间之间puddingroast turkeyA traditional meal _.ranges from turkey to puddingorigin n. 起源；起因；出身【复_】origin _ adj.原始的；最初的；独创的；新颖的_ adv.最初，起初；本来_v.发源；发生；创作origi
3、nsoriginaloriginallyoriginatecountry of origin原产地/国origin of species物种起源religion n. 宗教；宗教信仰religious adj.宗教的；笃信宗教的;虔诚的The law states that everyone has the _ to practise _ .righttheir own religionHe is an able, right-minded, and _ man. religiousLook at the title and pictures. What will the text likel
4、y tell us?Pre-readingWhy Do We Celebrate Festivals? reason/purpose PredictionChinese and foreignersto share joyto show gratitudeto relaxAll festivals Pre-readingSkimming and scanningFind the main ideaWhats the main idea of the first paragraph?Festivals are celebrated all around the world.OriginsReas
5、ons for celebratingWhats the topic sentence of the second paragraph?Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.Find the topic sentenceFind the topic sentenceWhats the topic of the third paragraph?Customs play a significant role in festivals, but somet
6、imes they can change over time.Whats the topic sentence of the fourth and fifth paragraphs?Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.Festivals are an important part of society.Find the topic sentenceRead the first paragraph then answer ques
7、tionsSeasons of the yearWhat are some origins of festivals? Can you give examples for each origin?Religions Famous figuresImportant eventsQingming FestivalHalloweenDragon Boat FestivalNational DayRead the second paragraph then fill in the tableMeaning of celebrationsActivities for celebrationsAncien
8、t EgyptSome European countriesChinaTo show their gratefulness for the years supply of food.A parade and a great feast with music, dancing and sportsDecorating church and town and gather to have a mealAdmire the shining moon and enjoy mooncakesRead the third paragraph then answer questionsBy giving t
9、wo examplesChinese Spring Festival and HalloweenHow does the writer demonstrate(论证论证) the changes of customs? What are they?Chinese Spring FestivalHalloweenBEFORENOWBe given upLighting firecrackersReligious originsFestival for childrenWhy?What other changes are? Do you love these changes? Why?Para.1
10、 Different origins, _ spirit Para.2_ Festival Para.3_ of customsPara.4_ Para.5 _ of festivalscommonHarvestChangesCommercialisationImportanceWhy Do We Celebrate Festivals?Todays festivals have a wide _ of origins, including the seasons of the year, famous _, important events and religions. The _ fest
11、ival 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 firecrackers during the Spring Festival, as they can increase air pollution. These days, festivals are bec
12、oming 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.Complete the following passage using suitable words from the text. Be sure to use the correct forms.rangefi
13、guresharvestsignificantcommercialreflectoccasionsFestivalsCustoms that have faded awayReasons why they have disappearedYour feelingsSpring Festival.What festival customs have already faded away?How do you feel about it? firecrackers has been bannedto avoid air pollutionOn Mid-autumn Festival, people
14、 used to chat and prepare the big family dinner together. Now, many people choose to have family dinner in restaurants.However, the splendid dishes in a restaurant do not bring so many joyful and sweet memories. Mid-autumn FestivalOn Mothers Day, children used to show their love to mom with their ha
15、nd-made cards.However, now they prefer to buy cards or gifts for their mom. Festivals are becoming more commercial.Mothers DayWhat might be the writers attitude towards the commercialization of festivals?A. Negative B. Positive C. Critical D. NeutralFestivals are becoming more and more commercial.Gr
16、oup DiscussionWhat do you think of spending much money on gifts during festivals? I think festivals should be commercialized. Here are four reasons:i.It provides a good chance for the businesses to promote their products. ii.On account of online shopping, choosing and buying gifts become more conven
17、ient for the public.iii. The relationship between family members is strengthened by giving gifts. iv.Giving gifts can show you put emphasis on the sense of ceremony.I think festivals should not be commercialized. Here are two reasons:i.The spirit of festivals is sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace
18、. It should not be measured by money or gifts.ii.Hand-made gifts have an advantage over buying ones in terms of showing sincerity. Whether we should celebrate western festivals or not? Why or why not? List at least 3 reasons. Thinking, Discussing & Talking The celebration of western festivals shows
19、the acceptance and respect towards foreign cultures.对西方节日的庆祝展示了中国对国外文化的容纳和尊重。 Celebrating other cultures allows Chinese people to gain new experiences from an entirely different perspective. 庆祝国外文化可以让中国从一个全新的角度去获得全新的体验。 On the other hand, I also think its important to protect Chinese culture and pay
20、 more attention to Chinese traditional festivals. 另一方面，我认为保护中国文化也是非常重要的，同时把注意力也放到中国传统节日上。 A lot of foreigners are fascinated with our traditional festivals. I think this is beneficial to cross-cultural communication. We do not have to prevent the western festivals as if they were threats. We can enj
21、oy our own culture and have a taste of the western festivals so that we can improve our strength.What should the new festival include?Design a new festival which is positive and meaningful. I think that the new festival should be _. On this day, _ are (not) allowed. People will _. The festival will
22、be celebrated on _ and people will celebrate it by _. I think this is the best idea because _.Peace Day: No fighting or conflicts are allowed.Happiness Day: Only things that will make others happy are allowed.Friendship Day: No arguments or fights are allowed.Nature Day: No pollution or destruction
23、of nature is allowed.Warming upWarming upIrelandSt.Patricks DayWarming upSpanish Tomato FestivalWarming upMexicoDay of the Deadoriginaloriginallyoriginatecharminggratefuldecorationsignificanceinsignificancetypicallytypemediareflectionbelievebelievablebelieverunbeliebablefaithfulunfaithfuloccasionalo
24、ccasionallyrepresentativerepresentationcelebrationdisadvantageabsolutebrieflyfranklyrespectfulLanguage Points P4-5 Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsFestivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and import
25、ant events. Every festival has its Why do we celebrate festivals?different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest fest
26、ival can be found in almost every culture. This important agricultural festival takes 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 springtime the Egyptia
27、n harvest season. It featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. 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 t
28、he shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spr
29、ing 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 pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious
30、origins.Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses 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 commerciali
31、sed, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.Festivals are an important part of society. They reflect peoples wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help usunderstand 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 actually have a lot in common after all.
