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Unit 1
Festivals and Celebrations
教材习题精讲
Reading and Thinking
01
03
04
02
Discovering Useful Structures
Reading for Writing
Assessing Your Progress
Part 01
Reading and Thinking
(1) Read the text again and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.
Para.1:________________________________
Para.2:________________________________
Para.3:________________________________
Para.4:________________________________
Para.5:________________________________
(1) Read the text again and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.
Para.1:________________________________________________________
Para.2:________________________________________________________
Para.3:________________________________________________________
Para.4:________________________________________________________
Para.5:________________________________________________________
Festivals 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 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.
Suggested Answer
(2) In pairs, discuss the following questions.
1. What do most festivals seem to have in common Why do you think people around the world find these things important
2. How do you feel about festival customs that have already faded away
3. What is the writer’s attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals
What do most festivals seem to have in common
Why do you think people around the world find these things important
Festivals most often revolve around building family and community ties. Festivals are rarely celebrated alone. 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.
Suggested Answer
2. 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 more interesting, and they remind us who we are.
3. What is the writer’s attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals
The writer doesn't directly say. Overall, he seems to think that it is a positive thing , as it helps the economy and makes it easier to buy gifts.
Suggested Answer
(3) Complete the following passage using suitable words from the text. Be sure to use the correct forms.
Today’s festivals 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 allow firecrackers during the Spring Festival, as they can increase air pollution.
range
figures
harvest
significant
(3) Complete the following passage using suitable words from the text. Be sure to use the correct forms.
These days, festivals are becoming more ____________, with people spending more money on gifts. Festivals ___________ people's wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are ___________ to spend time with family, and to relax and enjoy life.
commercial
reflect
occasions
Part 02
Discovering Useful Structures
(1) Read the sentences below and discuss the functions and meanings of the italicised -ing form. Find more examples from the unit.
1. These lanterns are amazing.
2. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.
3. Families celebrating the Lunar New Year can enjoy exciting dragon dances and carnivals together.
Suggested Answer
(1) Read the sentences below and discuss the functions and meanings of the italicised -ing form. Find more examples from the unit.
1. These lanterns are amazing.
2. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.
3. Families celebrating the Lunar New Year can enjoy exciting dragon dances and carnivals together.
amazing作表语，"令人惊叹的"
shining作定语，"发光的,发亮的"
celebrating the Lunar New Year作后置定语，"庆祝农历新年的"
exciting作定语，"激动人心的"
(2) Read the following messages posted by some exchange students on an Internet forum. Underline the -ing form used as the attribute or the predicative.
(2) Read the following messages posted by some exchange students on an Internet forum. Underline the -ing form used as the attribute or the predicative.
walking along the streets (动名词短语walking...作真正的主语)
relaxing atmosphere (现在分词relaxing作定语)
amazing (现在分词作表语)
(2) Read the following messages posted by some exchange students on an Internet forum. Underline the -ing form used as the attribute or the predicative.
exciting (现在分词作定语)
…getting together and eating delicious food, people watching sports games on TV, friends laughing and talking… (现在分词短语作后置定语)
(2) Read the following messages posted by some exchange students on an Internet forum. Underline the -ing form used as the attribute or the predicative.
Lots of smiling faces, and people singing Christmas carols… (单个的现在分词作定语)
wishing each other "Merry Christmas!" (现在分词短语作后置定语)
(3) Complete the passage with the appropriate -ing form.
La Tomatina is a festival that takes place in the Spanish town Bu ol every August. I think many food festivals are ________ because people are just eating. However, this festival is _________________________ because people don’t actually eat the tomatoes. Instead, they throw them at each other! The number of people ________ part in this tomato fight can reach up to 20,000, and it is a very _______________________________ fight that lasts for a whole hour. The _______________________ thing is how clean Bu ol is after the tomatoes are washed away after the fight. This is because the juice from tomatoes is really good for making surfaces clean!
boring
exciting/thrilling/interesting
taking
lasting/exciting/thrilling/interesting
amazing/surprising/puzzling
Part 03
Reading for Writing
【课文】
MY AMAZING NAADAM EXPERIENCE
I experienced the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the first time this year. The festival falls on the fourth day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar, usually lasting for three days. Naadam means “games” in Mongolian, and it is represented by three events: horse racing, wrestling, and archery, which are all so exciting to watch!
On the first day, I set off to the games early with my friend Burin. I saw a lot of people wearing fancy Mongolian robes. Some were feeding their horses, some were practising archery, and others were chatting or taking photographs. Burin told me that Mongolians travel every year from near and far to attend the festival, just as their ancestors had done for centuries.
After the opening ceremony and some amazing performances, the wrestling competition began. Mongolian wrestling is different from the wrestling in the Olympic Games. There are no rounds, and wrestlers are not separated by weight. The wrestler loses if any part of his body above his knee touches the ground. After singing some songs, the competitors danced onto the green field, waving their arms in the air as if they were eagles. I was quite moved by their show of strength and grace.
I absolutely enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse races were my favourite part. However, I was surprised to see that the riders were boys and girls! I heard it is because children are lighter and the horses can run faster and farther. At first, I was a little worried about the children’s safety, but Burin said, “Don’t worry. They’ve been riding horses all their lives. They’ll be just fine.” That was the moment I started to understand why people say “Horses are at the heart of Mongolian culture”. ...
I’m finally back home now, feeling really tired, but celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth it. He invited me back for the winter to stay in a traditional Mongolian tent and eat hot pot. I can’t wait!
【习题】
(1) Read the diary entry and answer the questions.
1. What does “Naadam” mean Which events does it include
2. What Naadam Festival customs did you learn about
3. What in your opinion is the most impressive thing about the festival
4. What else would you like to know about the festival and the writer’s experience
Suggested Answer
1. What does “Naadam” mean Which events does it include
Naadam means "games" in Mongolian , and it includes horse racing, wrestling and archery.
2. What Naadam Festival customs did you learn about
Wrestling and horse racing.
3. What in your opinion is the most impressive thing about the festival
The horse racing is the most impressive, as it involved little children.
Suggested Answer
4. What else would you like to know about the festival and the writer’s experience
I'd like to know what else people will do besides watching or taking part in horse racing, wrestling and archery. I'm curious to know what special food the writer enjoyed during the festival and if he made good friends with the locals.
Assessing Your Progress
(1) Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in the box.
1. The beautiful flowers on cherry branches are the most _____________ sign of the arrival of spring.
2. In December, many companies have ________ dress parties to celebrate the end of the year.
3. The female soldiers forming the biggest ____________ group in the National Day parade attracted a lot of interest from the ________.
significant
fancy
marching
media
(1) Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in the box.
4. The most common colour you see during the Spring Festival is red because red ____________ life, wealth, and good luck in Chinese culture.
5. The newly married couple received dozens of letters of ______________ from their friends.
6. If you are the best man at a wedding, it is best to keep your speech simple and ________.
represents
congratulations
brief
(1) Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in the box.
7. She will never forget the ________ when she saw all the audience clapping their hands and cheering after her performance.
8. Falling on the 9th day of the 9th ________ month, the Chongyang Festival is also called the Double Ninth Festival. It is a day for people in China to show respect to seniors.
9. To be frank, this ____________ chicken tastes horrible.
moment
lunar
roast(ed)
(2) Circle the correct word in each sentence.
1. Taking part in the celebration was a satisfying/satisfied experience for us.
2. Most of the people were amazing/amazed by the lion dances during the new year celebrations.
3. The child seemed annoying/annoyed when he found his gift broken.
4. The man dressing/dressed in a ghost costume looks quite frightening/frightened.
5. Kate was surprising/surprised by the sight of the Kongming lanterns flying/flown up into the sky.
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