1、Reading and Thinking Why do we celebrate festivals?Discover the reasons for Discover the reasons for festivals and celebrationsfestivals and celebrationsReading and ThinkingTask One:Words MatchingMatch the words with definitions 1.range 2.figure3.gather4.feature5.decorate6.significant 7.typical merc
2、ial 9.reflect10.occasionA.concerned with making money or profits.B.to make sth look more attractive by putting things on C.of a particular kind is a person who is well-known and important D.having the usual qualities of a particular type of person,thing or group E.to show or be a sign of the nature
3、of sth or of sbs attitude or feeling F.a variety of different things or activities G.important in effect or meaning H.a suitable time for sth I.to pick or cut and collect crops to be stored J.to include a particular person or thing as a special aspect Task Two:Skimming and ScanningTips to prepare ti
4、tles subtitles key words topic sentences Dont need to read every word in the articleskimmingscanningIdentify key themes or general ideasLook for specific information Identifying the main idea of paragraphs is necessary when analyzing a text.Most paragraphs will have a“topic sentence”that tells you t
5、he paragraphs main idea.It is often the first sentence,but sometimes it is found elsewhere in the paragraph.Skimming-Reading comprehension 1.Identify the main idea of each paragraph of the textP1P2P3P4P52.Through the text,the writer tries to tell us _ _.Main idea/Writing purposeIdentifying the main
6、idea of paragraphs is necessary when analyzing 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.Skimming-Reading comprehension 1.Identify the main idea of each paragraph of th
7、e text Festivals are celebrated all around the world.P1P2 The popularity of harvest festival celebration around the world.P3The change of customs of celebrating festivals over time.P4 Festival celebrations are becoming more commercial and peoples different opinions.P5The importance of festivals in a
8、 society.=1st s1st s1st s=1st s1st sIdentifying the main idea of paragraphs is necessary when analyzing 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.Skimming-Reading compr
9、ehension 2.Through the text,the writer tries to tell us _the popularity of festival celebration around the world and the importance of festivals in a society with the intention to encourage us to observe traditional festivals.Paragraphmain ideaPara 1Festivals are celebrated all around the world.Para
10、 2The popularity of harvest festival celebration around the world.Para 3The change of customs of celebrating festivals over time.Para 4Festival celebrations are becoming more commercial and peoples different opinions.Para 5The importance of festivals in a society.Scanning-Reading comprehensionDecide
11、 which of the following is true and which is false.1.Joy,gratitude,love and peace are main themes of all festivals around the world.2.The harvest festival is celebrated in almost every culture at about the same time.3.Customs and traditions of festivals have remained somewhat the same throughout his
12、tory.4.Modern technology has made it more convenient to celebrate festivals nowadays.5.Without festivals,peoples life would be less attractive and colorful.Task Three:Exercise-Gap FillingComplete the following passage using suitable words from the text.Be sure to use the correct forms.Todays festiva
13、ls have a wide _ of origins,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 allo
14、w firecrackers 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 to relax and enjoy life.Task Four:thinkingFestivals and celebrationsWhat have you learned from the passage?Where can you apply the information of the passage?How does the passage develop?Which festival or celebration do you like best?When can you apply the knowledge of the passage?Wish you happy every day!
