1、Reading and Thinking Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsWarming upSpanish Tomato FestivalWarming upThailandThe Festival of Lights Warming upKoreanMud FestivalWhat other festivals do you know?Watch and thinkWhich festival do you like best?Why?1.Before you read,discuss these questions in groups.(1)What
2、festivals do you celebrate with your family each year?Pre-reading(2)Why do you think people celebrate different festivals?There are many possible reasons to celebrate different festivals.One good reason is to have fun with trends and family.Another is to celebrate an event or a time of the year.Whil
3、e-readingRead the text and find out the answers to the question in the title.SkimmingPositionIt may be in the middle of a paragraph or in the end of a paragraph.Identify the topic sentence of each para.Function 1.Topic sentence(Main idea)2.Supporting details/Examples (Specific information)Skimming P
4、ara 1Festivals are celebrated 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
5、 sharing joy,gratitude,love,or peace is common in all festivals.Topic sentence as a general idea to lead in.Skimming Para.2Read the Paragraph 1-2,then fill in the blanks below._ festival in every cultureTime:_Features:_ _ _ _.paradespringtimegreat feast with music,dancing,and sports.The harvestFeatu
6、res:_.get together to _.decoratechurches and town hallscelebrateover a mealAncient EgyptEuroChinaWhyThey are grateful for _.the yearssupply of foodRead the Paragraph 1-2,then fill in the blanks below._ festival in every cultureAncient EgyptTime:_Features:_ _ _ _.paradespringtimegreat feast with musi
7、c,dancing,and sports.EuroThe harvestChinaTime:_ _Features:_._ _.Mid-AutumnFestivaladmirethe shining moonenjoy delicious mooncakesWhyThey are grateful for _.the yearssupply of foodTopic sentence as a general idea to start the discussion.Skimming Para.3Read the Paragraph 3,then complete the chart.The
8、changing customsChinese Spring FestivalHalloweenBEFORENOWBe forbiddenLighting firecrackersReligious originsFestival for childrenWhy?What other changes are?Do you love these changes?Why?Originally,Halloween was a pagan festival,around the idea of linking the living with the dead.Today,Children love t
9、o dress up in Halloween costumes,following the old tradition of trick-or-treating,and collect sweets,gifts and money.Topic sentence states a general idea.Skimming Para.4Topic sentence tells the main idea of this paragraph.Skimming Para.5Read the Paragraph 4-5,and decide whether the statements are tr
10、ue(T),False(F)or not mentioned(N).1.Nowadays,more people would like to buy gifts online for their families.2.Online shopping is safe for people to spend their money on gifts.3.Commercialised festivals are definitely harmful for our daily lives.TNF4.People will not relax and enjoy themselves without
11、festivals.T5.Festivals teach us to think about the meaning of human existence.T1.What do most festivals seem to have in common?Why do you think people around the world all find these things important?Post-readingKey words:family and community ties social creatures relationships with others2.Whats th
12、e writers attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals?3.Imagine if you dont receive any gifts on your birthday party except some cards,what is your feeling?Disappointed,still happy?Why?The writer doesnt directly say.Overall,he seems to think that it is a positive thing,as it helps the econom
13、y and makes it easier to buy gifts.Why do we celebrate festivals?1.Different festivals in the world2.New Features3.Festivals in commonOrigins?Changing customsCommercializationWhatWhyTry to create a mind map for this text.For example:Complete the following passage using suitable words from the text.B
14、e sure to use the correct forms.Todays festivals have a wide _ of origins,including the seasons of the year,famous _,important events,and religions.The _ festivals 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
15、.For example,some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackersrangefiguresharvestsignificantComplete the following passage using suitable words from the text.Be sure to use the correct forms.during the Spring Festival,as they can 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 relax and enjoy mercialreflectoccasions
