1、空白演示单击输入您的封面副标题Unit 1 Festivals and celebrations Period 2 Reading and thinkingrange range from tooriginreligionreligiousfigurecharmjoyjoyfuln.一系列；范围、界限一系列；范围、界限vi.包括；包括；(在一定范围内在一定范围内)变化变化包括从包括从到到之间之间n.起源；起因；出身起源；起因；出身n.宗教；宗教信仰宗教；宗教信仰adj.宗教的；笃信宗教的宗教的；笃信宗教的n.人物；数字；身材人物；数字；身材vt.认为；认定认为；认定n.魅力；迷人的特征；咒语魅
2、力；迷人的特征；咒语n.高兴；喜悦高兴；喜悦adj.高兴的；快乐的高兴的；快乐的 gratitude harvest agricultural agriculture crop gather grateful feature decoraten.感激之情；感谢感激之情；感谢n.收获季节；收获；收成收获季节；收获；收成vi.&vt.收割收割(庄稼庄稼)；捕猎；捕猎(动物、鱼动物、鱼)adj.农业农业(劳动劳动/生产生产)n.农业；农艺农业；农艺n.庄稼；作物；一季的收成庄稼；作物；一季的收成vi.聚集聚集;集合集合 vt.聚集聚集;搜集搜集;收割收割adj.感激的；表示感谢的感激的；表示感谢的v
3、t.以以为特色为特色n.特色；特征；特点特色；特征；特点 vt.装饰；装潢装饰；装潢 church significant fade fade away typical firecracker evil in spite of commercialcommercialisen.(基督教的基督教的)教堂；礼拜堂教堂；礼拜堂adj.有重大意义的；显著的有重大意义的；显著的vi.&vt.逐渐消失；逐渐消失；(使使)褪色；褪色；(身体身体)变得虚弱变得虚弱逐渐消失；逐渐消失；(身体身体)变得虚弱变得虚弱adj.典型的典型的;有代表性的有代表性的;平常的平常的n.鞭炮；爆竹鞭炮；爆竹adj.邪恶的；有害
4、的；罪恶的邪恶的；有害的；罪恶的n.邪恶；罪恶；恶行邪恶；罪恶；恶行不管；尽管不管；尽管adj.商业商业(化化)的；以获利为目的的的；以获利为目的的vt.使商业化；利用使商业化；利用牟利牟利commercialisation take advantage of medium the media reflect belief faith occasionhave sth.in commonn.商业化商业化利用；欺骗；占利用；欺骗；占的便宜的便宜n.媒介；手段；方法媒介；手段；方法adj.中等的；中号的中等的；中号的大众传播媒体大众传播媒体vt.显示；反映；反射显示；反映；反射n.信仰；信心；信任
5、信仰；信心；信任n.宗教信仰；信任；相信宗教信仰；信任；相信n.特别的事情特别的事情(或仪式、庆典或仪式、庆典)；(适当的适当的)机机会会(兴趣、想法等方面兴趣、想法等方面)相同；有相同的特征相同；有相同的特征Discover the reasons for festivals and celebrationsUnit 1 Reading and ThinkingWhat festivals do you celebratewith your family each year?Spring FestivalDragon Boat FestivalMid-Autumn FestivalNatio
6、nal DayMothers Day Christmas DayWhy do you think people celebrate different festivals?to have fun with friends and family to celebrate an event to celebrate a time of the year Now lets read the text and find out the answer to the question in the title.Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible
7、.Read the text and find out the answer to the question in the title.WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?To show that we are grateful;To allow us to relax and enjoy life,and forget about our work for a little while;To help us understand where we came from,who we are,and what to appreciate.WHY DO WE CELEBRA
8、TE FESTIVALS 我们为什么庆祝节日？我们为什么庆祝节日？Festivals 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
9、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、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。Of all the traditional festivals,the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.This important
10、 agricultural festival takes place 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.It featured a parade and a great feast with music,dancing,and sports.Today
11、,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 and enjoy delicious mooncakes.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收成后来临。人们举行庆
12、祝活动，对这一年收获的食物表达感恩表达感恩。在古埃及，人们于春季庆祝丰收节即埃及的丰收季。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，人们用用鲜花和水果来装饰来装饰教堂和市政厅，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。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 ide
13、as,some 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.Nowadays,many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution.Another examp
14、le is Halloween,in spite of its religious origins.风俗在在节日中扮演重要扮演重要角色角色，但有时也随时间随时间而变化。随着现代社会的发展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子。如今，为了避免空气污染，许多大城市已经摒弃摒弃了这一风俗。另一个例子是万圣节，尽管尽管起源于宗教，万圣节渐渐成了孩子们纵情玩乐的一个节日。Festivals are becoming more and more commercial,with business taking
15、 advantage of the celebrations.Online shopping websites and social media apps have more gifts for their loved ones.others believe节日正变得越来越商业化，商家会利用利用这些庆祝活动(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花更多钱购买礼物。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(提高)经济和公众幸福感。Festivals are an important part of society.They reflect p
16、eoples wishes,beliefs,faiths,and attitudes towards life.They are occasions They help us understand And,you may be surprised to find 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。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际实际上有很多共同之处。上有很多共同之处。3.Read the text again and
17、 underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.12Identify 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
18、,but sometimes it is found elsewhere in the paragraph.345Read the first paragraph and answer the questions.1.What do most festivals seem to have in common?Why do you think people around the world find these things important?Festivals most often revolve around building family and community ties.Festi
19、vals are rarely celebrated alone.And even when someone is alone during a festival,the festival reminds them of people who used to be in their lives,but who are no longer present.This is important because people are at heart social creatures who desire to have relationships with others and to be a pa
20、rt of the group.Read the third paragraph and discuss about the question with your partner.2.How do you feel about festival customs that have already faded away?I feel sad,because these customs are part of our culture and history.They make our lives more interesting,and they remind us who we are.Read
21、 the fourth paragraph and answer the question.3.What is the writers attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals?The writer doesnt directly say.Overall,he seems to think that it is a positive thing,as it helps the economy and makes it easier to buy gifts.Todays festivals have a wide _ of orig
22、ins,including the seasons of the year,famous _,important events and religions.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.For example,some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackers during th
23、e 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 to relax and enjoy life.5.Complete the following passage using suitable words from the text.Be sure to use the correct forms.rangefiguresharvestsignificantcommercialreflectoccasionsSee you Next time
