1、Unit 1 Festivals and CelebrationsPeriod 5(Reading for writing)1.To learn about the Naadam Festival in Inner Mongolia2.To learn the structure of a festival experience 3.To cultivate their cultural awareness.Learning aimsLead inVideoThe Naadam Festival in Inner MongoliaPre-readingHow the author feel W
2、hat the writer saw/did and what happened during the festival SkimmingMatch the main idea with each paragraphBrief introduction of Naadam FestivalWhat the author saw before the opening ceremony.The wrestling competition and rules about it.The horse race.Brief summary of Naadam Festivalpara1.para2.par
3、a3.para4.para5.Brief introductionEventsFeelingsBefore the festivalDuring the festivalAfter the festivalCarefully readingFestival:;Where:;When:;How long:;Activities:.Part.1 Brief introductionThe Naadam FestivalChinas Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regionthe 4th day of the six month of the lunar calendar f
4、or 3 daysHorse racing,wrestling,archeryPart.2 EventsPara.2 What the writer 1._ at the festival before the opening of the ceremonyPara.3 The 2._ competition and rules about itPara.3 The 3._ racingsawwrestlinghorsePart.3 Feelingsfeeling really tiredwas totally worth itI cant waitexhaustedsatisfiedexci
5、tedCComprehending1.Which of the following is one of the events of the Naadam Festival?A.Sheep racing.B.Camel racing.C.Wrestling.D.Boxing.2.What did the writer see before the festival?A.Some people were giving food to their horses.B.Some people were practising archery.C.Some people were chatting or t
6、aking photographsD.All of the above.D3.Which of the following is not the rule of Mongolian wrestling?A.There are no rounds.B.The wrestlers are separated by weight.C.The wrestler loses if any part of his body above his knee touches the ground.D.After singing some songs,the competitors danced onto the
7、 green field,waving their arms in the air.B4.Why are the riders in the horse racing boys and girls?A.They are lighter and the horses can run faster.B.The teenagers are fond of this event.C.This event is specially held for them.D.Only teenagers are allowed to take part in this event.A5.How did the wr
8、iter feel after the festival?A.Annoyed.B.Thrilled.C.Disappointed.D.Frightened.B6.Whats the order of the text?A.Time order.B.Space order.C.Logical order.D.No order.AThe Naadam Festival falls on the fourth day of the six month of the lunar calender,usually 1._(last)for three days.Naadam means“games”in
9、 Mongolian,and it 2._(represent)by three events:horse racing,wrestling,and archery,all of 3._ are so exciting to watch!On the first day,I set 4._ to the games early with my friend Burin.I saw lots of people wearing fancy Mongolian robes.Burin told me that Mongolians travel every year from near and f
10、ar 5._(attend)the festival.lastingis representedwhichoffto attendSummaryAfter the opening ceremony and some amazing 6._(perform),the wrestling competition began.The wrestler loses if any part of his body above his knee 7._(touch)the ground.I was extremely moved by their show of strength and grace.I
11、8._(absolute)enjoyed the archery,too,but the horse races were my favourite part.When I saw that the riders were boys and girls,I felt very surprised.I heard it is because children are lighter and the horses can run faster and 9._(far).I started to understand why people say“Horses are at 10._ heart of Mongolian culture.”Im now back home,feeling very tired,but celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth it.I cant wait to visit the wonderful place in winter.performancestouchesabsolutelyfartherthe1.Preview the language points.2.Recite the last two paragraphs.
