1、Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reding and ThinkingContentsPre-readingWhile-readingPost-readingStep1 Pre-readingLook at the following pictures of festivals around the world and try to match them with their English names.A.Christmas Day B.the Dragon Boat FestivalC.Mothers Day D.the Qixi FestivalcAB
2、DStep 2 While-readingReading for the main idea.1.Whats the main idea of the text?This article is mainly about _the reason why we celebrate festivalsFind out the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1 A.The harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.Para.2 B.Festivals are celebrated all around
3、 the world.Para.3 C.Customs sometimes can change over time.Para.4 D.Festivals are an important part of society.Para.5 E.Festivals are becoming more and more commercial.Key:BACEDReading for the details(I)阅读文章第一段，完成第1题。1.What do all festivals have in common?The spirit of sharing joy,gratitude,love or
4、peace.()阅读文章第二段，完成第23题。2.When does the harvest festival take place?3.How did the ancient Egypt celebrate the harvest festival?After all the crops have been gathered in.They had a parade and a great feast with music,dancing,and sports.()阅读文章第三、四、五段，完成第4题。4.判断正误。True(T)or False(F)During Chinese Spring
5、 Festival there is no custom oflighting firecrackers.()Online shopping has made peoples life more convenient.()F T Reading for the structureFestivals are celebrated allaround the worldThe spirit of sharing joy,1._ love,or peace is common in all festivals.Reasonscelebrate tofestivalsPeople celebrate
6、to show that they 2._ the years supply of food.With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas,some traditions may 3._ and others may be established.Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much 4._for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.Festi
7、vals are an important partThey reflect peoples wishes,5._faiths,and attitudes of society towards life.beliefseasierfade awayare grateful forgratitudeStep3 Post-reading1.Which Chinese festival do you like most?What does itcelebrate?What do people do during the festival?(Answers may vary.)I like Mid-A
8、utumn Festival.It celebrates the beauty of the full moon,harvest,time with family and friends.People usually give and eat mooncakes,watch the full moon with family and friends.2.Which festival do you think is the most fun?Why?(Answers may vary.)I think the Lantern Festival is the most fun,because it can guess riddles,also can play hide.3.What festivals or celebrations do you have in your city ortown?(Answers may vary.)We have the Double Ninth Festival.People go shopping,have fun,have dinner and visit each other.谢谢聆听！Thank you！
