1、Reading and Thinking 必修三必修三 Unit1 Festivals and Celebrations Learning ObjectivesuTo enhance the students reading ability.uTo figure out the main ideas of paragraphs by analyzing a text.uTo know the significance of festivals.Spring FestivalWarming upWhats the most important festival in China?Paste sp
2、ring coupletsSweep the houseGive new years greetingsReceive lucky moneyHave delicious food togetherSet off firecrackersWorshipWatch Spring Festival GalaWhat can people do during the Spring Festival?Warming upLead inWhy do you think people celebrate diffrent festivals?Do you know other festivals arou
3、nd the world?Pre-readingWhat do you think the text is about?Prediction:Look at the title and picture of the text.Its about reasons why festivals are celebrated all around the world.Fast readingTask1:Read the text quickly and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.12I
4、dentify the main idea of a paragraphIdentifying the main idea of paragraphs is necessary when analysing a text.Most paragraphs will have a“topic sentence”that tells you the paragraphs main idea.It is often the first sentence,but sometimes it is found elsewhere in the paragraph.345A.The changes of cu
5、stoms.B.Commercialized festivals.C.The origins of festivals.D.The importance of festivals.E.The harvest festival.Task1:Match the main idea with each paragraph.ABCDP1P1P2P2P3P3P4P4P5P5IntroductionIntroduction(1)(1)Body(supporting details2-4)Body(supporting details2-4)Conclusion 5Conclusion 5Read for
6、the structureCareful reading_ _of festivals_of festivals_of the year_ Famous _Important _OriginsseasonsreligionsfigureseventsSpiritjoygratitudelovepeaceIntroduction(Para.1)Details(Para.1)Para1Festivals are celebrated all around the world.They have a wide range of origins,such as the seasons of the y
7、ear,religions,famous figures,and important events.Every festival has its different customs and unique charms.However,all over the world,the spirit of sharing joy,gratitude,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、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宗教、著名人
8、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、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。感恩、友爱或和平的精神存在于所有节日之中。the spirit of.的精神的精神the seasons of the year 时节时节【语境应用语境应用】翻译句子。翻译句子。1)他做过许多不同的工作，从厨师到司机。他做过许多不同的工作，从厨师到司机。He has had a number of different jobs,ranging from chef to driver.2)这里给孩子们提
9、供了各种活动。这里给孩子们提供了各种活动。There is a wide range of activities for children.1.range from to 包括从包括从到到之间之间2.a wide range of 各种各样的各种各样的 original adj.起源的，初始的起源的，初始的 n.原件；原作原件；原作 originally adv.原来，起初；新颖地原来，起初；新颖地 originate v.发源；创始，开创发源；创始，开创origin【语境应用语境应用】完成句子。完成句子。1)Hes writing a dictionary that explains the
10、 _ of words.2)My job is to think up creative and _ advertising ideas.3)_ it was a bedroom,but we turned it into a study.originoriginalOriginally1.Martin Luther King Jr.is a famous historical figure.2.Five people were reported to have died and the figure is expected to rise.3.How does she manage to k
11、eep her figure when she eats so much?4.I figured that Jim would have received my letter by now.1.figure 数字、人物、身材、认定数字、人物、身材、认定2.figure out 理理解，明白解，明白3.figure that 认为认为人物人物数字数字身材身材认为认为L句型讲解：句型讲解：no matter how+形容词形容词/副词，引导让步状语从句，可用副词，引导让步状语从句，可用however替换。替换。1.Any dog bite,no matter how small,needs imm
12、ediate medical attention.2.It was up to him to make it right,no matter how long it took.3.You should always strive to achieve more,however well you have done before.4.However sly a fox may be,it is no match for a good hunter.no matter引导引导的让步状语从句的让步状语从句 no matter how/when/where/what/who/whom/which引导状
13、语引导状语从句时可以转换成从句时可以转换成 however,whenever,wherever,whatever,whoever,whomever和和whichever。句型分析句型分析【拓展拓展】当当 whoever,whichever,whatever等引导名词性从等引导名词性从句时，不能换成句时，不能换成 no matter who/which/what。名词性从句：主语从句、表语从句、宾语从句和同位从句。名词性从句：主语从句、表语从句、宾语从句和同位从句。1.Whenever/No matter when you decide to go,I would keep you compan
14、y.2.Whatever/No matter what you do,you must do it well.3.Wherever/No matter where you work,you can always find time to study.4.Whatever you say is right.句型分析句型分析【语境应用语境应用】完完成句成句子。子。1)Ill be your true friend,_.无无论发生什论发生什么，么，我都是你真正的朋友。我都是你真正的朋友。2)_,he is busy with his research work.无无论何时我探望论何时我探望他，他都忙
15、于做他的研究工作。他，他都忙于做他的研究工作。3)_,Ill buy it.无无论这辆汽车花多少钱论这辆汽车花多少钱whatever/no matter what happensNo matter when/Whenever I visit himNo matter how much the car costs句型分析句型分析After all the crops have been gathered in.To show that they are grateful for the years supply of food.Harvest FestivalwhenwhyhowIn ancie
16、nt Egypt:In some European countries:During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China:the Harvest Festival(Para.2)Details(Para.2)_ festival in every cultureTime:_Features:_ _ _.a paradespringtimegreat feast with music,dancing,and sports.The harvestFeatures:_ _ get together to _decorate churches and town halls
17、celebrate over a mealAncient EgyptEuropeChinaWhyThey are grateful for _.the yearssupply of foodTime:_Features:_ _Mid-Autumn Festivaladmire the shining moonenjoy delicious mooncakesMore details fromPara.2Further thinkingWhats the function of the examples in Paragraph 2?A.To show the harvest festival
18、is the most important in Egypt and China.B.To show it is celebrated in almost every cultures.C.To show the ways people celebrate it have changed.D.To show all the people are grateful for the supply of crops.Para2Of all the traditional festivals,the harvest festival can be found in almost every cultu
19、re.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 springtimethe Egyptian harvest season.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
20、一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作物收成后来临。人们举行庆祝活动，重大的农业节日在所有农作物收成后来临。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节即埃及的丰收季。即埃及的丰收季。take place 发生发生 be grateful for 为为而感谢而感谢be grateful to sb.for sth.因某事而感激某人因某事而感激某人be grateful(that)感激感激I would be grateful if you could/would
21、.I would be very grateful if you could give me more information about the exam.=I would be appreciate it if you could give me more information about the exam.Para2It featured a parade and a great feast with music,dancing,and sports.Today,in some European countries,people decorate churches and town h
22、alls 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.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。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，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
23、在一起共享大餐，以示庆祝。在中国的中秋节，家家户户欢聚聚在一起共享大餐，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。一堂，观赏明月，品尝美味的月饼。parade 游行游行赏月赏月吃月饼吃月饼【语境应用语境应用】完成句子。完成句子。1)漂亮的寺庙和古老的市集是该镇的主要特色。漂亮的寺庙和古老的市集是该镇的主要特色。The towns _ are its beautiful temple and ancient marketplace.2)Van Gogh画画作的一个重要特色是色彩鲜亮。作的一个重要特色是色彩鲜亮。_ Van Goghs paintings _ their
24、 bright colors.main featuresAn important feature of isfeature n.特色；特征特色；特征 v.以以.为特色为特色The changing customsChinese Spring FestivalHalloweenBeforeNowlighting firecrackersreligious originsfestival for childrenWhy?to avoid air pollution forbiddenDetails(Para.3)风俗在节日中扮演重要角色，但有时也随时间而变化。随着现代社会风俗在节日中扮演重要角色，
25、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。子。Para3 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,s
26、ome 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.扮演重要的角色扮演重要的角色With the development of 随着随着.的发展的发展fade away 褪色褪色drive away 驱赶驱赶如今，为了避免空气污染，许多大城市已经摒弃了
27、这一风俗。另如今，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。情玩乐的一个节日。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
28、origins.Decide whether the statements are True(T),False(F)or Not mentioned(N).1.Nowadays,more people would like to buy gifts online for their families.3.Commercialised festivals are definitely harmful for our daily lives.2.Online shopping is safe for people to spend their money on gifts.Details(Para
29、.4-5)4.Festivals teach us to think about the meaning of human existence.TNFFPara4 Festivals 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
30、 loved ones.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。利利 用用Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised,others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.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有利于(提高提高)经济和公众幸
31、福感。经济和公众幸福感。公众幸福感公众幸福感【语境应用语境应用】完成句子。完成句子。1)我们充分利用了实验室的设备。我们充分利用了实验室的设备。We _ _ _ _ the laboratorys equipment.2)他利用了我对此事一无所知。他利用了我对此事一无所知。He _ _ _ my lack of knowledge.took full advantage of took advantage oftake advantage of 利用；欺骗；占利用；欺骗；占的便宜的便宜although,though,as与与 even if,thoughalthough一般放在句一般放在句首首
32、，though可放在句中。可放在句中。eg The novel is very interesting though it is short.Although/Though they are very rich,they are leading a simple life.as引导让步状语从句时一引导让步状语从句时一般用般用倒装结倒装结构。构。eg Poor as he is,he is very happy.Child as she is,she is very considerate.Try as he might,he couldnt open the door.even if/thou
33、gh引导让步状语从句引导让步状语从句时时，语语气较强烈。气较强烈。eg Even if/though we do not like the job,we have to do it.【语境应用语境应用】翻译句子。翻译句子。虽虽然累然累了，但了，但是他仍在努力工作。是他仍在努力工作。1)_,he was still working hard.2)_,he was still working hard.3)He was still working hard _ _.Although/Though he was tiredTired as he wasthough/even though/even
34、if hewas tiredPara6Festivals 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.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、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
35、态度。节日是让我们放松心情、享受生活、暂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。时忘却工作的时刻。反反 应应信信 仰仰信信 念念attitudes towards life 对生活的态度对生活的态度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 actually have a l
36、ot in common after all.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。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。际上有很多共同之处。感感 恩恩【语境应用语境应用】完成句子。完成句子。1)The two games _ _ _ _(没有相同没有相同之处之处).2)Aha!A puzzle!Anna,Alexa and Ava are triplets(三胞胎三胞胎).The girls look the same and
37、 act the same,but Anna and Ava _ _ _ _ with Mom and Dad that Alexa doesnt have.have nothing in commonhavesomething in commonhave in common 有有.共同点共同点ordinary,usual,common ordinary 平淡无奇的平淡无奇的usual 习惯性的，一贯如此的习惯性的，一贯如此的common 常见的，众所周知的常见的，众所周知的【语境应用语境应用】用用ordinary/usual/common填空。填空。1)It is _ knowledge t
38、hat the traffic situation in the city is bad.2)She sat in her _ seat at the back.3)She came earlier that morning,for it was not a(n)_ monusualordinaryFurther thinkingWhats the writers attitude towards the commercialization of festivals?A.Negative B.IndifferentC.Not mentioned D.SupportiveDiscussion:W
39、hy are festivals an important part of society?They reflect They are occasions They help us Para.5Conclusion(Para.5)When?Why?How?FestivalsIntroductionBodyConclusionthe seasons of the yearorigins_famous _ important _spiritto share joy,_,love,or peacethe harvest festivalsome customs have changedthe com
40、mercializationIn ancient EgyptIn some _ _Chinese Spring Festival_people spend more on _ the importanceAllowing us to relax,_and get away from _.Helping us understand where are we from,_ we are,and what to _.religionsfigureseventsgratitudeEuropeanIn ChinaHalloweengiftsenjoy lifeworkwhoappreciateSumma
41、ryPost reading How do you feel about festival customs that have faded away?Group discussionP5 Complete the following passage using suitable words from the text.Be sure to use the correct forms.Todays festivals have a wide _ of origins,including the seasons of the year,famous _,important events,and r
42、eligions.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.significantrangefiguresharvestn.起源起源n.宗教宗教For example,some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackers during the Spring Festival,as they c
43、an 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.occasionscommercialreflectv.反映反映n.信仰信仰;信信任任n.宗教信仰宗教信仰;相信相信
44、L课文词组汇总课文词组汇总1.all around the world 2.a wide range of 3.take place 4.gather in 5.be grateful for 6.decorate.with.7.get together 8.over a meal 9.admire the shining moon 10.enjoy delicious mooncakes 11.play a significant role in 12.change over time 13.fade away 14.take advantage of 15.have a lot in common 课文词组汇总课文词组汇总1.世界各地世界各地2.数量繁多的；各种各样的数量繁多的；各种各样的3.举行；举行；4.收获；收割收获；收割 5.对对感激感激/感恩感恩6.用用装饰装饰7.聚集；相聚聚集；相聚8.在吃饭期间在吃饭期间9.赏明月赏明月10.品尝美味的月饼品尝美味的月饼11.在在中起重要作用中起重要作用12.随着时间改变随着时间改变13.逐渐消失；衰弱逐渐消失；衰弱14.利用利用15.有许多相同之处有许多相同之处
