1、 range range from 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Words reviewRead after the tape and s
2、peak out the Chinese immediately.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；集合聚集；集合vt.聚集；搜集；收割聚集；搜集；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
3、特色n.特色特色;特征特征;特点特点 vt.装饰；装潢装饰；装潢Words review 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；罪
4、恶的邪恶的；有害的；罪恶的n.邪恶；罪恶；恶性邪恶；罪恶；恶性不管；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Words reviewcommercialisation 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；放映；反射显示；放映；反射n
5、.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、庆或仪式、庆典典)；(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；相同；有相同的特征有相同的特征Words reviewUnit 1FESTIVALSAND CELEBRATIONSReading&ThinkingBefore readingWhat festivals do you celebratewith your family each year?festivalsThe Spring FestivalNationalDayDragon BoatFesti
6、valTomb-sweepingFestivalMid-autumnFestival ChristmasWhy do you think people celebrate different festivals?in memory of some special people or their ancestors for seasons of the year,survival and fear of the unknown Mothers Day show their thanks or love to other peopleP4 1Now lets read the text and f
7、ind out the authors answer to the question in the title.While readingRead and finish the tasks as quickly as possible.注注:word:word 文档文档点击此处链接点击此处链接Skimming:Why do we celebrate festivals?Task 1 Answer the question.P4 2Quickly go through the passage and finish task 1task 2.To show that we are grateful
8、;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.Read the text again and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.Tip:Identify the main idea of a paragraph Most
9、paragraphs will have a topic sentence.It is often the first sentence.Sometimes it is found elsewhere in the paragraph.Task 2P4 3Festivals are celebrated all around the world.Of all the traditional festivals,the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.Customs play a significant role in
10、festivals,but sometimes they can change over time.Festivals are becoming more and more commercial,with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.Festivals are an important part of society.Festivals most often revolve around building family and community ties.Festivals are rarely celebrated alo
11、ne.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 part of the group.Read the passa
12、ge carefully and finish the following tasks.Task 3Read the first paragraph and answer the questions.What do most festivals seem to have in common?Why do you think people around the world find these things important?P4 4(1)After all the crops have been gathered in.To show that they are grateful for t
13、he years supply of food.In ancient Egypt,it featured a parade and a great feast with music,dancing and sports.Task 4Read the second paragraph and describe the harvest festivals around the world.In some European countries,people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit and get together
14、 to celebrate over a meal.During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China,families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious moon cakes.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 mor
15、e interesting,and they remind us who we are.Read the third paragraph and discuss about the question with your partner.Task 5P4 4(2)How do people think of the commercialisation of festivals?much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved onesGood for the economy and public happiness
16、Festivals should not be commercialised.Read the fourth paragraph and answer the question.Task 6What 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 b
17、uy gifts.P4 4(3)Why are festivals an important part of society?They reflect They are occasions They help us Read the last paragraph and discuss about the question with your partner.Task 7Todays festivals have a wide _ of _,including the seasons of the year,famous _,important events and religions.The
18、 _ festival is one of the most popular festivals and is celebrated in even every _.Customs play a _ role in festivals,but they can change over time.For example,some Chinese cities no longer allow _ during the Spring Festival,as they can increase air _.These days,festivals are becoming more _,with pe
19、ople spending more money on _.Festivals _ peoples wishes,beliefs,faiths and attitudes _ life.They are _to spend time with family and to _ and enjoy life.rangeoriginsfiguresharvestculturesignificantfirecrackerspollutioncommercialgiftsreflecttowardsoccasionsrelaxAfter readinganalyzing,further learning
20、 and retelling 注注:word:word 文档文档点击此处链接点击此处链接1.However,no matter how different they may seem,all over the world,the spirit of sharing joy,gratitude,love or peace is common in all festivals.no matter how+adj.引导的让步状语从句引导的让步状语从句no matter how different=however different不管多么不同不管多么不同For example:不管有多难，我们都不会
21、放弃。不管有多难，我们都不会放弃。No matter how difficult it is,we will never give up.=However difficult it is,we will never give up.引导让步状语从句时：引导让步状语从句时：no matter how+adj.=however+adj.1.不管你在哪里，我都会找到你。不管你在哪里，我都会找到你。No matter where(wherever)you are,I will find you.2.无论他说什么，我都不会相信。无论他说什么，我都不会相信。No matter what(whatever)
22、he says,I wont believe him.3.无论谁敲门，都不要开。无论谁敲门，都不要开。No matter who(whoever)knocks,dont open the door.引导让步状语从句时：引导让步状语从句时：no matter+wh-疑问词疑问词+adj.=wh-疑问词疑问词+ever+adj.Sentence analysing for better understanding然而，无论节日多么迥异，在全球各地，分享快乐、感然而，无论节日多么迥异，在全球各地，分享快乐、感恩、友爱或和平的精神存在于所有节日之中。恩、友爱或和平的精神存在于所有节日之中。2.Fest
23、ivals are becoming more and more commercial,with buniness taking advantage of the mercial adj.making or intended to make a profit 商业的；以获利为目的的商业的；以获利为目的的commercially adv.商业地商业地commercialise v.商业化商业化with+n.+-ing形式形式 作伴随状语作伴随状语 1.The movie was not a commercial success.这部电影票房上不成功（票房收入不佳）。这部电影票房上不成功（票房收入
24、不佳）。2.The company has indeed become more commercial over the past decade.这个公司在过去的十年里确实已变得越来越商业这个公司在过去的十年里确实已变得越来越商业化了。化了。主动，正在进行主动，正在进行被动，完成被动，完成将要去做将要去做with sth.doingwith sth.donewith sth.to do节日正变得越来越商业化了，商家会利用这节日正变得越来越商业化了，商家会利用这些庆祝活动进行促销。些庆祝活动进行促销。根据句意及提示词用适当形式填空。根据句意及提示词用适当形式填空。With the water _
25、(run),he went to bed.With a lot of homework _(do),he has to stay up tonight.With the homework _(finish),he went to bed early.take advantage of 利用；欺骗；占利用；欺骗；占的便宜的便宜If you are too trusting,others will take advantage of you.如果你过于轻信别人，其他人就会来利用你。如果你过于轻信别人，其他人就会来利用你。running to do finishedto share _to expr
26、ess _to express_ to hope for_the harvest festivalIn ancient EgyptIn 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_ changesseasonsfigureseventsjoygratitudelovep
27、eaceHow:_Why:_Examples:_customs some may fade away and others may 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 easi
28、er to spend more on gifts Its good for economy and public happiness.Festivals should not be commercialised.Complete the mind map and then retell the text according to it.DiscussionImagine that your class are going to set and celebrate a new festival together.Discuss with your classmates:what should
29、the new festival include?WhyWhenHowWhat I think that the new festival should be _.On this day,_ are(not)allowed.People will _.The festival will be celebrated on _ and people will celebrate it by _.I think this is the best idea because _.Peace Day:no fighting or conflicts are allowed.Happiness Day:on
30、ly things that will make others happy are allowed.Friendship Day:no arguments or fights are allowed.Nature Day:no pollution or destruction of nature is allowedConclusionMore and more young people are crazy about western festivals.When western festivals come,they usually go to restaurants or shopping
31、 malls to have fun.What do you think of this phenomenon?There are different cultures and national spirits contained in the festivals.Right attitude towards different festivals:not only cherish and protect our traditional festivals but also pay great respect to foreign festivals1.Can you identify the
32、 main idea of each paragraph?2.Can you describe the harvest festival mentioned in the passage to your friends?3.Can you tell us why we celebrate festivals according to the mindmip?4.Whats your attitude towards different festivals around the world?And whats your attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals?Self-evaluation各个击破1.Finish the exercises in Learning English.2.Write an article about a festival that you are most interested in.3.Preview Discovering Useful Structures on page 6.
