1、 Unit 1 FESTIVALSAND CELEBRATIONS Reading and ThinkingReading and Thinking Teaching Aims1Understand the common reasons for festivals and celebrations.3Learn the new words and phrases of the passage.Identify the topic sentence of each paragraph.2Learn the new words Learn the new words range range fro
2、m to origin religion religious figure charm joy joyfuln.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vt.认为；认定认为；认定n.人物；数字；身材人物；数字；身材n.魅力；迷人的特征魅力；迷人的特征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 gath
3、er grateful featuredecoraten.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；集合聚集；集合 vt.聚集；收割聚集；收割adj.感激的；表示感谢的感激的；表示感谢的vt.以以为特色为特色n.特色特色;特征特征;特点特点 vt.装饰；装潢装饰；装潢 church significant fade fade away typical firecracker evil
4、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v.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；有害的；邪恶的；有害的；n.邪恶；罪恶；邪恶；罪恶；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
5、 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；放映；反射显示；放映；反射n.信仰；信心；信任信仰；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)机会机会(兴趣、想法等方面兴趣、想法等方面)相同；有相同相同；有相同的特征的特征3.the 7th da
6、y of the 7th month Chongyang Festivalthe Double Ninth Festival 2.The 5th day of the 5th month-1.The 15th day of the 1st month-the Lantern Festival(元宵节)4.The 15th day of the 8th month-the Mid-autumn Festival the Dragon-boat festival(端午节)5.the 9th day of the 9th month-Qiqiao Festival (the Chinese Vale
7、ntines day)Some Chinese traditional festivalsSome Chinese traditional festivals1.What festivals or celebrations do you know?What kind of festivals or celebrations are they?Spring FestivalLantern FestivalMid-Autumn FestivalThanksgiving Day2.Look at the title of the passage and the pictures below.Gues
8、s what kind of information you think will be introduced in the passage.Step 1 Skim the reading passage and match the following columns.ObonFestivals of the DeadHalloweenCherry Blossom FestivalColumbus DayEasterThanksgivingDragon Boat FestivalDay of the DeadFestivals to honor peopleHarvest FestivalsS
9、pring Festivalsthe end of _What did ancient festivals celebrate?_in autumn._ in spring.when hunters could catch _Step 2 Read Paragraph 1 to fill in the blanks.cold weather.plantingharvest animalsJapanJapanStep 3 Read Paragraph 2 and fill in the following blanks.Obon ObonMexicoMexicoPeople wouldPeopl
10、e wouldclean graves eat food in the shape of_and cakes with _ on themoffer _ to the dead._ and ask for _The meaning of the festivals?To _the dead,or _ the ancestors light incenselight lampsplay musichonorsatisfyPeople wouldPeople wouldDay of the DeadDay of the Deadskullsbonesfood,flowers and gifts_W
11、estern Western countriescountriesChildren wouldChildren wouldHalloweenHalloweendress upsweets _Step 4 Read Paragraph 3 to fill in the following blanks.Indias national festival on October 2Mahatma Gandhi helped _ Indias _ from Britain.Dragon Boat Festival To _ the famous ancient _,Qu Yuan.Columbus Da
12、y is_ the _ of Christopher Columbus in America.honorpoetin memory of arrivalgainindependenceWhy are autumn festivals happy events?What do people do to celebrate it?Because people are _ because their food is gathered for the winter and the _ is over.In European countries,people _ churches and town ha
13、lls with _;get together to have meals,and win awards for their _.In China,people _ the moon,enjoy mooncakesStep 5 Read Paragraph 4 to answer the following questions?gratefulagricultural workdecorateflowers and fruitsfarm produceadmireStep 6 Read Paragraph 5 and fill in the blanks.Spring Festivals Ch
14、inaWestern countriesJapanFestival:_what to do Festivals:_what to do Festival:_what to do Eat dumplings,fish and meatDragon dancesGive lucky money to children Parades dancingloud music colourful clothing of all kindsEnjoy the cherry tree flowers The Cherry Blossom FestivalCarnivalsChinese Lunar New Y
15、earStep 7 Read Paragraph 6 and fill in the blanks.What are the purposes of festivals?To_To _To _ _To _ _have fun with each otherlet us enjoy lifebe proud of our customsforget our daily life for a little whileStep 8 Read the following four sentences and decide what meanings the modal verbs express:a.
16、prediction b.permission c.possibilitySome festivals are held to honour the dead or to satisfy the ancestors，who might return either to help or to do harm.()At the Spring Festival in China,people eat dumplings，fish and meat and may give children lucky money in red paper.()Harvest and Thanksgiving fes
17、tivals can be very happy events.()Festivals can also be held to honour famous people.()caabStep 9 Create your own festivalsFestivals are created.Now youve got a chance to create a new festival.What is the name of your festival?When does the festival take place?What is the festival for?What do people
18、 do at the festival?Try to make a plan:Sample:Mens DayWe consider it better to take place/be held on the 2nd week of April,which follows the April Fools Day.It can be a totally free day for the men on which they can do whatever they like,such as having fun with their friends in the club without taki
19、ng their wives,going on a visit or travel wherever they like.As you know,March 8th is the Womens Day.But we are thinking of creating a day on which men celebrate their own holiday.Review the passage Review the passage to share _to express _to express_ to hope for_the harvest festivalIn ancient Egypt
20、In China In some European countriesthe spirits they have in commonFestivals commercialisationHow:_Why:_Peoples opinions:_a wide range of origins the _ of the yearreligions famous_ important_ changesseasonsfigureseventsjoygratitudelovepeaceHow:_Why:_Examples:_customs some may fade away and others may
21、 be established the development of modern society and the spread of new ideasMany big cities give up lighting firecrackers to celebrate the new year.Businesses take advantage of festivalsOnline shopping and social media appmake it easier to spend more on gifts Its good for economy and public happine
22、ss.Festivals should not be mon spirit of festivalspara2.harvestEgyptEuropeanChinapara3.CustomsLightingfirecrackersHalloweenpara4.CommercialDifferentattitudespara5.importanceWHYDOWECELEBRATEFESTIVALS?More and more young people are crazy about western festivals.When western festivals come,they usually
23、 go to restaurants or shopping malls to have fun.What do you think of this phenomenon?Therearedifferentculturesandnationalspiritscontainedinthefestivals.Rightattitudetowardsdifferentfestivals:notonlycherishandprotectourtraditionalfestivalsbutalsopaygreatrespecttoforeignfestivalsHomework Write an int
24、roduction of the festival you have created Words and expressions you may use:take place in order to in honor of dress up admire celebrate day and night gain independence from as though have fun withLanguage points一项研究表明安全驾驶的速度为一项研究表明安全驾驶的速度为6060到到8080千米千米/小时。小时。教材教材p4-paragraph 1 They have a wide ra
25、nge of origins，such as the seasons of the year，religions，famous figures，and important events.1.range n 一系列；范围一系列；范围 vi 包括；（在一定范围内）变化包括；（在一定范围内）变化(1)a wide range of 一系列;广泛的；各种各样的(2).range from to包括从 到 之间=vary from toA study shows the safe driving speed ranges from 60km to 80km per hour.它们有着广泛的起源，如一年中
26、的季节、宗教、著名人物和重要事件。The students from _backgrounds are getting along well with each other now.（各种各样的）a wide range of The listeners are mostly middle school students,and their ages _ from 12 to 18.(并列句）=The listeners are mostly middle school students,_range from 12 to 18.(定语从句）=The listeners are mostly
27、middle school students,_.(with复合结构）rangewhose ageswith their ages ranging from 12 to 18 听众大多是中学生，其年龄从12岁到18岁不等。2.origin n.起源；起因；出身起源；起因；出身1).by origin 出身；籍贯 He is French by origin.他出身是法国人。2).original rdnl adj.a.原来的，起初的;b.创新的,独创的;C.原版的；原件的 originally rdnli adv.原来，起初=at first 练习练习：After much discussio
28、n they settled on the plan _（origin）suggested.originally3.figure n 人物；数字；身材人物；数字；身材，轮廓，轮廓 vt 认为；认定：计算认为；认定：计算:；(1).a public figure keep ones figure have a good figure Mary has kept her figure by working out every day.(2).figure out They figured it was better to stay where they were.She goes jogging
29、around the park every morning in an effort to _.Have you _how much the trip will cost?The student figured that he would figure out the difficult math problem.keep her figurefigured out认为一位公众人物 保持体形 身材好玛丽通过每天的锻炼保持体形。他们认为还是呆在原地好理解；想出；计算出计算出People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the years
30、supply of food.（1）be grateful/thankful to sb.for sth.因某事而感激某人=thank sb for sth appreciate ones doing sth/sth 感激某人做了某事 I would be grateful if you could.=I would appreciate it if you could.（2）gratitude n.感激，感谢 show/express one gratitude to sb for sth 因某事向某人表达感谢 gratefully adv.感激地grateful adj.感激的；表示感谢的
31、 教材教材p4-paragraph 2人们通过庆祝来表达他们对一年粮食自给自足的感激之情。如果你能我将不胜感激。（用于提出请求）练习练习：（1）Id be very grateful you could let me know as soon as possible.（2）Any help or donations will be （grateful）received.（3）We are grateful to you your support.（4）I （因 对你表示感激）your help when Im in trouble.ifgratefully for am grateful to
32、 you for（5）_(我将不胜感激)if your company could offer me a chance to work here.I would appreciate itIn 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.feature（1）vt.vt.以以为特色（为特色（2 2）n.n.特
33、色；特征；特点特色；特征；特点 1).A features B 2).the main/important feature 练习：1.The logo of the Australia company _a red kangaroo.2.Impatience in everything is _ feature of our age.features a 教材教材p4-paragraph 2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。A 以B为特色 主要的/重要的特色decorate vt.装饰；装潢装饰；装潢Today,in som
34、e European countries,people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit,and get together to celebrate over a meal.1).decorate.with.用装饰 2).be decorated with 装饰着 3).decoration n.装饰；装饰品 练习：（1）We decorated the dragon boat pictures of all kinds of animals.（2）With its simple _(decorate)，the ma
35、in bedroom becomes a peaceful place.withdecoration 教材教材p4-paragraph 2如今，在一些欧洲国家，人们用鲜花和水果去装饰教堂和市政厅，聚在一起共享大餐，以示庆祝。play a role/part in 在在中起作用中起作用/扮演角色扮演角色Customs play a significant role in festivals,but sometimes they can change over time.风俗在节日中扮演重要角色，但有时也随时间而变化。It is significant that the children shou
36、ld not tell lies.Significantly，the children should not tell lies.孩子们不说谎_。The new drug is very significant for the treatment of the disease.The new drug is of great significance for the treatment of the disease.这种新药对于这种病的治疗_。很重要很重要有重大意义有重大意义significance n.重要性，意义 be very significant/important =be of g
37、reat significance/importance 教材教材p4-paragraph 3significant adj 重要的具有重要意义具有重要意义be+adj=be+of+n 具有具有.特点特点 练习：（1）Your success today may be （significance）for your whole future.=Your success today may be _to your whole future .(同义转换）（2）Eating a good diet （significant）can lessen the risk of heart disease.(
38、3)Could you explain to me the （significant）of this kind of activities?significantsignificantly significance of significancefade vi.&vt.逐渐消失 （身体）变得虚弱;凋谢，枯萎With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas,some traditions may fade away and others may be established.fade in（画面）淡入 fade
39、out（画面）淡出 fade away 逐渐消失 教材教材p4-paragraph 3随着现代社会的发展和新思想的传播，一些传统可能会消失，另一些可能会建立起来。翻译下列句子中fade的意思。a.Will this shirt fade when I wash it?_ b.The flowers in the vase have faded._褪色凋谢With the development of society，some traditions_ （逐渐消失）.fade away typical adj.典型的；有代表性的；平常的 type （n，v）1).be typical of sb.
40、/sth.是某人/某物的特点(典型)比较：sth be unique to sb 某物为某人所独有2).It is typical of sb.to do sth.某人经常做某事。3).typically adv.典型地；代表性地；通常Telling lies is typical of him.=教材教材p4-paragraph 3One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the
41、new year.It is typical of him to tell lies.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。练习：（1）Jack is late again.It is typical of him （keep）others waiting.（2）The woman she acted in the film is typical the women in the 1930s.（3）The factory （typical）produces 500 chairs a week.（4）The view （很有代表性）the people of his gene
42、ration.=The view is unique _the people of his generation.（5）（她的一贯作风）to get straight to the point.to keep of typically is very typical of It is typical of her to1).be typical of sb./sth.是某人/某物的特点(典型)比较：sth be unique to sb 某物为某人所独有2).It is typical of sb.to do sth.某人经常做某事。in spite of 不管；尽管 Another exam
43、ple is Halloween，which slowly became an exciting festival for children，in spite of its religious origins.1).in spite of/despite/regardless of +n/代词/ing 2).in spite of/despite the fact that+句子.3).although/though/while+句子 让步状语从句 教材教材p4-paragraph 3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情玩乐的一个节日take advantage of
44、利用；欺骗；占的便宜 Festivals are becoming more and more commercial，with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.advantages and disadvantages 利弊 take advantage of=make use of 利用 教材教材p5-paragraph 4节日变得越来越商业化，因为商家利用了庆祝活动。（1）We should take advantage every chance to develop our abilityof（2）Im going to （利
45、用）this tour to explore the history of the castle.take advantage of 1.reflect vtvt.显示；反映；反射；显示；反映；反射；vi vi 认真思考；沉思认真思考；沉思 1).reflect on/upon =think about 思考；反思（vi）2).reflect sth 反映某事(vt)3).reflection n.映像；反射；反映；沉思 教材教材p5-paragraph5 练习 1)Seans strong love for his country （reflect）in his recently publi
46、shed poems.2)We should reflect the likely reactions of the market before we act.3)Usually a childs behaviour is a （reflect）of his family environment.is reflected on reflection Festivals are an important part of society.They reflect peoples wishes,beliefs,faiths,and attitudes towards life.节日是社会的一个重要组
47、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。2.belief n.信仰,信任 believe vi相信 believable adj 可信任的 believe in sb.=have belief in sb.信任某人 disbelief n.不相信；怀疑 教材教材p5-paragraph5 练习：（1）The only way to succeed at the highest level is to have total_ （believe）that you are better than anyone else on the field you like.（2）It is
48、my belief we can rely on ourselves to solve the problem.=_ that we can rely on ourselves to solve the problem（3）He is very reliable.I （相信）him.(4).His ability to solve a puzzle is _(难以置信）belief that My belief is have belief in beyond belief have faith in 相信；信任 =have belief in =believe in faithful adj
49、.忠实的，守信的 be faithful to 对忠诚faithfully adv.忠实地练习：（1).The public never have faith _his ability to handle this job.（2).We are all （faith）listeners to the program.(3).Besides,it is also very important that friends should be faithful _ each other.infaithful to3.faith n.宗教信仰；信任；相信 教材教材p5-paragraph5They ar
50、e occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life，and forget about our work for a little while.occasional kenl adj.偶尔的 occasionally adv.有时，偶尔occasion n.特别的事情（或仪式、庆典）；（适当的）机会；场合；时机 教材教材p5-paragraph5这些场合让我们放松和享受生活，暂时忘记工作。练习：（1）He made （occasion）visits to the cinema.（2）（occasional）she would go to an ex
