1、2019新人教版高一英语必修三Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsWHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS我们为什么庆祝节日？Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have_1._ wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has its different customs and un
2、ique charms. However, no matter _2._ 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 festival can _3_(find) in almost every culture. This important agricultural festival takes p
3、lace after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful _4_ the years supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtimethe Egyptian harvest season. It _5_(feature) a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sp
4、orts. 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 _6_ enjoy delicious mooncakes.Customs play a significant role in fes
5、tivals, 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 Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers _7_(drive) away the evil spirits and ce
6、lebrate 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 _8_(excite) festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with business _9_(take
7、) advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made _10_ much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe the increase in spending is good _11_ the economy and pu
8、blic happiness.Festivals are an important part of society. They reflect peoples wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes _12_ life. They are occasions _13_ 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 t
9、o appreciate. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot _14_ common after all.Unit 1 Reading for Writing (P8)MY AMAZING NAADAM EXPERIENCE我的那达慕大会奇妙经历I experienced the Naadam Festival in Chinas Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for th
10、e first time this year. The festival falls on the fourth day of the six month of the lunar calendar, usually _1_(last) for three days. Naadam means “games” in Mongolian, and it is represented by three events: horse racing, wresting, and archery, which are all so exciting to watch!On the first day, I
11、 set off to the games early with my friend Burin. I saw a lot of people _2._(wear) fancy Mongolian robes. Some others were chatting _3_ taking photographs. Burin told me that Mongolians travel every year from near and far to attend the festival, just as their ancestors had done for centuries.After t
12、he opening ceremony and some_4_(amaze) performances, the wrestling competition began. Mongolian wrestling is different from the wrestling in the Olympic Games. There are no rounds, and wrestlers are not separated by weight. The wrestlers loses if any part of his body above his knee touches the groun
13、d. After _5_(sing) some songs, the competitors danced onto the green field, waving their arms in the air as if they were eagles. I was quite moved by their show of _6_(strong) and grace.I absolutely enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse races were my favourite part. However, I was surprised to see
14、 that the riders were boys and girls! I heard it is because children are lighter and the horses can run faster and _7_(far). At first, I was a little worried about the childrens safety, but Burin said, “Dont worry. Theyve been riding horses all their lives. Theyll be just fine.” That was the moment
15、I started to understand _8_ people say “Horses are at the heart of Mongolian culture”. .Im finally back home now, feeling really tired, but celebrating Naadam with my friends _9_(be) totally worth it. He invited me back for the winter _10_(stay) in a traditional Mongolian tent and eat hot pot. I cant wait!答案：1. a 2. how 3. be found 4. for 5. featured 6.and7. to drive 8. exciting 9.taking 10. it 11. for 12.towards 13. that/which 14. in1. lasting 2. wearing 3. or 4.amazing 5. singing6.strength 7. farther 8. why 9. was 10. to stay
