1、National DayMid-Autumn FestivalDragon Boat FestivalQingming Festival/Tomb-sweeping DaySpring FestivalLead Lead ininWhy do you think people celebrate different festivals?to have fun with friends and family to celebrate an event or a time to show respect for someone Now lets read the text and find out
2、 the authors answer to the question in the title.行业PPT模板http:/hangye/Read for detailsRead for detailsP1:Festivals are celebrated all around the world.P1:Festivals are celebrated all around the world.世界各地都庆祝各种节日。They have a wide range of origins,such as the seasons of the They have a wide range of or
3、igins,such as the seasons of the year,religions,famous figures,and important events.year,religions,famous figures,and important events.节日的由来五花八门，比如时节、宗教、著名人物及重要事件。Every festival has its different customs and unique charms.Every festival has its different customs and unique charms.每个节日都有其不同的习俗和独特的魅力。
4、However,no matter how different they may seem,all over the However,no matter how different they may seem,all over the world,the spirit of sharing joy,gratitude,love,or peace is world,the spirit of sharing joy,gratitude,love,or peace is common in all mon in all festivals.然而，无论它们多么迥异，在世界各地，分享快乐、感恩、友爱或
5、和平的精神存在于所有节日之中。Q1:What are the origins of the festivals?Q2:What are the differences and similarities between festivals?DifferencesDifferencesSimilaritieSimilarities sDifferencesDifferencescustoms&charmscustoms&charmsSimilaritieSimilarities sthe spirit of sharing joy,gratitude,love,the spirit of shar
6、ing joy,gratitude,love,or peaceor peaceoriginorigins sP2:Of all the traditional festivals,the harvest festival can P2:Of all the traditional festivals,the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.be found in almost every culture.在所有的传统节日中，丰收节几乎可见于每一种文化之中。This important agricultural fest
7、ival takes place after all the This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in.crops have been gathered in.这一重大的农业节日在所有农作物收成后来临。People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the years People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the years suppl
8、y of food.supply of food.人们举行庆祝活动，对这一年收获的食物表达感恩。In ancient Egypt,the harvest festival was celebrated during the In ancient Egypt,the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtimethe Egyptian harvest season.springtimethe Egyptian harvest season.在古埃及，人们于春季庆祝丰收节即埃及的丰收季。It featured a parade and
9、a great feast with music,dancing,and It featured a parade and a great feast with music,dancing,and sports.sports.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。Today,in some European countries,people decorate churches Today,in some European countries,people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit,and
10、get together to and town halls with flowers and fruit,and get together to celebrate over a meal.celebrate over a meal.如今，在一些欧洲国家，人们用鲜花和水果来装饰教堂和市政厅，聚在一起共享大餐，以示庆祝。During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China,families gather to During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China,families gather to admire the shining mo
11、on and enjoy delicious mooncakes.admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.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。2_ festival in every cultureTime:_Features:_ _ _Features:_.get together to _.Ancient EgyptEuropean countriesChinaWhyThey are grateful for _.Time:_Features:_._.2_ festival in every cul
12、tureTime:_Features:_ _ _paradespringtimegreat feast with music,dancing,and sports.The harvestFeatures:_.get together to _.decoratechurches and town halls celebrateover a mealAncient EgyptEuropean countriesChinaWhyThey are grateful for _.the yearssupply of foodTime:_Features:_._.Mid-Autumn Festival a
13、dmire the shining moon enjoy delicious mooncakesP3：Customs play a significant role in festivals,but sometimes Customs play a significant role in festivals,but sometimes they can change over time.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。With the development of modern society and the spread o
14、f new ideas,With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas,some traditions may fade away and others may be established.some traditions may fade away and others may be established.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，而另一些传统则得以建立。One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of O
15、ne example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year.the new year.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。Nowadays,many big cities have given up this custom
16、in order to Nowadays,many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution.avoid air pollution.如今，为了避免空气污染，许多大城市已经摒弃了这一风俗。Another example is Halloween,which slowly became an exciting Another example is Halloween,which slowly became an exciting festival for children,in spite of it
17、s religious origins.festival for children,in spite of its religious origins.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。Q1:Why do some traditions possibly fade away?Q2:How does the author support the topic sentence?Because of the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas.By giving examples
18、.The typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers is stopped.Holloween Example One Example Two Why is setting off firecrackers stopped in Chinese Spring Festival?A.To drive away evil spirits.B.To avoid pollution.C.To become an exciting festival for children.D.To save money and spe
19、nd more on gifts.Another example is Halloween,_ became an exciting festival for children,in spite of its _ origins.Read Paragraph Read Paragraph,then complete the,then complete the chart.chart.The changing The changing customscustomsNOWNOWLighting firecrackersReligious originsFestival for childrenWh
20、y?Why?What other changes?Do you love these changes?Why?Be forbiddenChinese Spring FestivalHalloweenBEFOREBEFOREP4:Festivals are becoming more and more commercial,with Festivals are becoming more and more commercial,with business taking advantage of the celebrations.business taking advantage of the c
21、elebrations.节日正变得越来越商业化，商家会利用这些庆祝活动(进行促销)。Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved o
22、nes.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购买礼物。Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised,Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised,others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public
23、happiness.and public happiness.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 becoming more and more commercial,with business taking advantage of the celebrations.Q1:Are there any different attitudes to the commercialization of festivals?If any,what are they?Q2:Whats the writers attitude t
24、owards the commercialization of festivals.1.somefestivals shouldnt be commercialisedthe increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.2.othersA.Favorable B.Critical C.Doubtful D.ObjectiveP5:Festivals are an important part of society.P5:Festivals are an important part of society.节
25、日是社会的一个重要组成部分。They reflect peoples wishes,beliefs,faiths,and attitudes They reflect peoples wishes,beliefs,faiths,and attitudes towards life.towards life.节日反映了人类的愿望、信仰、信念以及对生活的态度。They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life,and They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life,and
26、 forget about our work for a little while.forget about our work for a little while.节日是让我们放松心情、享受生活、暂时忘却工作的时刻。They help us understand where we came from,who we are,and They help us understand where we came from,who we are,and what to appreciate.what to appreciate.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。And if yo
27、u study festivals carefully,you may be surprised to And if you study festivals carefully,you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.after all.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上有很多共同之处。Significanc
28、epeoples wishes,beliefs,faiths,and attitude to life.us understand we came from,we are,and to appreciate.us to relax and enjoy life,and to forget about our work for a little while.reflectallowhelp whatwhere whous understand we came from,we are,and to appreciate.us to relax and enjoy life,and to forge
29、t about our work for a little while.Why are festivals important part of society?Deep thinkingWhich do you prefer?The Spring Festival or Christmas?In pairs,discuss“Should we celebrate western festivals?”East or west,holidays make us feel loved and happy.But we Chinese have the responsibility to carry
30、 forward(弘扬弘扬)our brilliant traditions and customs and to make them known to the outside world.With 5000-year-long cilvilisation,China was,is and will always be our pride.“M”“M”is for the million things she gave me,“O”“O”means only that shes growing old,“T”“T”is for the tears she shed to save me,“H”“H”is for her heart of purest gold;“E”“E”is for her eyes,with love-light shining,“R”“R”means right,and right shell always be,Put them all together,they spell“MOTHERMOTHER”,A word that means the world to me.
