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Reading and Thinking
必修三 Unit1 Festivals and Celebrations
Learning Objectives
To enhance the students’ reading ability.
To figure out the main ideas of paragraphs by analyzing a text.
To know the significance of festivals.
Spring Festival
Warming up
What’s the most important festival in China
Paste spring couplets
Sweep the house
Give new year’s greetings
Receive lucky money
Have delicious food together
Set off firecrackers
Worship
Watch Spring Festival Gala
What can people do during the Spring Festival
Warming up
Lead in
Why do you think people celebrate diffrent festivals
Do you know other festivals around the world
Pre-reading
What do you think the text is about
Prediction:Look at the title and picture of the text.
It’s about reasons why festivals are celebrated all around the world.
Fast reading
Task1:Read the text quickly and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.
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Identify the main idea of
a paragraph
Identifying the main idea of paragraphs is necessary when analysing a text.
Most paragraphs will have a “topic sentence” that tells you the paragraph's main idea. It is often the first sentence, but sometimes it is found elsewhere in the paragraph.
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4
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The changes of customs.
Commercialized festivals.
The origins of festivals.
The importance of festivals.
The harvest festival.
Task1:Match the main idea with each paragraph.
A
B
C
D
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
Introduction(1)
Body(supporting details2-4)
Conclusion 5
Read for the structure
Careful reading
_________
_________
_________
_________
_______
of festivals
_______
of festivals
_______of the year
__________
Famous _______
Important _______
Origins
seasons
religions
figures
events
Spirit
joy
gratitude
love
peace
Introduction
(Para.1)
Details(Para.1)
Para1Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. 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.
世界各地都庆祝各种节日。节日的由来五花八门，比如时节、宗教、著名人物及重要事件。每个节日都有其不同的习俗和独特的魅力。然而，无论它们多么迥异，在世界各地，分享快乐、感恩、友爱或和平的精神存在于所有节日之中。
the spirit of... 的精神
the seasons of the year 时节
【语境应用】翻译句子。
1) 他做过许多不同的工作，从厨师到司机。
He has had a number of different jobs, ranging from chef to driver.
2) 这里给孩子们提供了各种活动。
There is a wide range of activities for children.
1.range from… to… 包括从……到……之间
2. a wide range of 各种各样的
original adj. 起源的，初始的 n. 原件；原作
originally adv. 原来，起初；新颖地
originate v. 发源；创始，开创
origin
【语境应用】 完成句子。
1) He’s writing a dictionary that explains the ________ of words.
2) My job is to think up creative and ________ advertising ideas.
3) ________ it was a bedroom, but we turned it into a study.
origin
original
Originally
1.Martin Luther King Jr. is a famous historical figure.
2.Five people were reported to have died and the figure is expected to rise.
3. How does she manage to keep her figure when she eats so much
4.I figured that Jim would have received my letter by now.
1. figure 数字、人物、身材、认定
2. figure out 理解，明白
3. figure that 认为
人物
数字
身材
认为
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句型讲解：no matter how +形容词/副词，引导让步状语从句，可用however替换。
1. Any dog bite, no matter how small, needs immediate medical attention.
2. It was up to him to make it right, no matter how long it took.
3. You should always strive to achieve more, however well you have done before.
4. However sly a fox may be, it is no match for a good hunter.
no matter引导的让步状语从句
no matter how/when/ where/ what/who/whom/ which引导状语从句时可以转换成 however, whenever, wherever, whatever, whoever, whomever和whichever。
句型分析
【拓展】
当 whoever, whichever, whatever等引导名词性从句时，不能换成 no matter who/which/what。
名词性从句：主语从句、表语从句、宾语从句和同位从句。
1.Whenever/No matter when you decide to go, I would keep you company.
2.Whatever/No matter what you do, you must do it well.
3.Wherever/No matter where you work, you can always find time to study.
4.Whatever you say is right.
句型分析
【语境应用】完成句子。
1) I’ll be your true friend, ______________________________.
无论发生什么， 我都是你真正的朋友。
2) ________________________________, he is busy with his research work.
无论何时我探望他，他都忙于做他的研究工作。
3) _____________________________, I’ll buy it.
无论这辆汽车花多少钱
whatever/no matter what happens
No matter when/Whenever I visit him
No matter how much the car costs
句型分析
After all the crops have been gathered in.
To show that they are grateful for the year's supply of food.
Harvest Festival
when
why
how
In ancient Egypt:
In some European countries:
During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China:
the Harvest Festival (Para.2)
Details(Para.2)
_________ festival in every culture
Time: __________
Features: ① ________
② ________________
___________________.
a parade
springtime
great feast with music, dancing, and sports.
The harvest
Features: ①___________________
____________________
② get together to
_____________________
decorate churches and town halls
celebrate over a meal
Ancient Egypt
Europe
China
Why
They are grateful for ___________
_______________.
the year’s
supply of food
Time: ___________________
Features: ①______________
② __________________
Mid-Autumn Festival
admire the shining moon
enjoy delicious mooncakes
More details fromPara.2
Further thinking
What’s the function of the examples in Paragraph 2
A.To show the harvest festival is the most important in Egypt and China.
B.To show it is celebrated in almost every cultures.
C.To show the ways people celebrate it have changed.
D.To show all the people are grateful for the supply of crops.
√
Para2Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime—the Egyptian harvest season.
在所有的传统节日中，丰收节几乎可见于每一种文化之中。这一重大的农业节日在所有农作物收成后来临。人们举行庆祝活动，对这一年收获的食物表达感恩。在古埃及，人们于春季庆祝丰收节——即埃及的丰收季。
take place 发生
be grateful for 为……而感谢
be grateful to sb. for sth. 因某事而感激某人
be grateful (that) 感激
I would be grateful if you could/would...
I would be very grateful if you could give me more information about the exam.
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I would be appreciate it if you could give me more information about the exam.
Para2 It featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. Today, in some European countries, people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, and get together to celebrate over a meal. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.
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。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。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。
parade 游行
赏月
吃月饼
【语境应用】完成句子。
1) 漂亮的寺庙和古老的市集是该镇的主要特色。
The town’s ____________ are its beautiful temple and ancient marketplace.
2) Van Gogh画作的一个重要特色是色彩鲜亮。
_____________________ Van Gogh’s paintings _____ their bright colors.
main features
An important feature of
is
feature n. 特色；特征
v. 以...为特色
The changing
customs
Chinese Spring Festival
Halloween
Before
Now
lighting firecrackers
religious origins
festival for children
Why
to avoid air pollution
forbidden
Details(Para.3)
风俗在节日中扮演重要角色，但有时也随时间而变化。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。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。
Para3 Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time.With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year.
扮演重要的角色
With the development of 随着...的发展
fade away 褪色
drive away 驱赶
如今，为了避免空气污染，许多大城市已经摒弃了这一风俗。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。
Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.
Decide whether the statements are True (T) , False (F) or Not mentioned (N).
1.Nowadays, more people would like to buy gifts online for their families.
3.Commercialised festivals are definitely harmful for our daily lives.
2.Online shopping is safe for people to spend their money on gifts.
Details(Para.4-5)
4. Festivals teach us to think about the meaning
of human existence.
T
N
F
F
Para4 Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with business taking advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.
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)。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。
利 用
Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy 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。
公众幸福感
【语境应用】完成句子。
1) 我们充分利用了实验室的设备。
We ______ ______ _________ _____ the laboratory’s equipment.
2) 他利用了我对此事一无所知。
He ______ _________ ______ my lack of knowledge.
took full advantage of
took advantage of
take advantage of 利用；欺骗；占……的便宜
although, though, as与 even if, though
although一般放在句首，though可放在句中。
eg The novel is very interesting though it is short.
Although/Though they are very rich, they are leading a simple life.
as引导让步状语从句时一般用倒装结构。
eg Poor as he is, he is very happy.
Child as she is, she is very considerate.
Try as he might, he couldn’t open the door.
even if/though引导让步状语从句时，语气较强烈。
eg Even if/though we do not like the job, we have to do it.
【语境应用】翻译句子。
虽然累了，但是他仍在努力工作。
___________________________, he was still working hard.
____________________, he was still working hard.
3) He was still working hard ____________________________
__________.
Although/Though he was tired
Tired as he was
though/even though/even if he
was tired
Para6 Festivals are an important part of society. They reflect people’s wishes, beliefs,faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while.
节日是社会的一个重要组成部分。节日反映了人类的愿望、信仰、信念以及对生活的态度。节日是让我们放松心情、享受生活、暂时忘却工作的时刻。
反 应
信 仰
信 念
attitudes towards life 对生活的态度
They help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.
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。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。
感 恩
【语境应用】完成句子。
1) The two games ______ ______ ______ _______ (没有相同之处).
2) Aha! A puzzle! Anna, Alexa and Ava are triplets (三胞胎). The girls look the same and act the same, but Anna and Ava ______ _________ _______ ________ with Mom and Dad that Alexa doesn’t have.
have nothing in common
have
something in common
have in common 有...共同点
ordinary, usual, common
ordinary 平淡无奇的
usual 习惯性的，一贯如此的
common 常见的，众所周知的
【语境应用】用ordinary/usual/common填空。
1) It is ________ knowledge that the traffic situation in the city is bad.
2) She sat in her ________ seat at the back.
3) She came earlier that morning, for it was not a(n) ________ day.
common
usual
ordinary
Further thinking
What’s the writer’s attitude towards the
commercialization of festivals
A. Negative B. Indifferent
C. Not mentioned D. Supportive
√
Discussion:
Why are festivals an important part of society
They reflect ……
They are occasions ……
They help us ……
Para.5
Conclusion (Para.5)
When
Why
How
Festivals
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
the seasons of the year
origins
____________________
famous _________
important _________
spirit
to share joy, ________, love, or peace
the harvest festival
some customs
have changed
the commercialization
In ancient Egypt
In some _________
_____________
Chinese Spring Festival
__________________
people spend more on _____
the importance
Allowing us to relax, __________
and get away from _______.
Helping us understand where are we from, _____ we are, and what to _____________.
religions
figures
events
gratitude
European
In China
Halloween
gifts
enjoy life
work
who
appreciate
Summary
Post reading
How do you feel about festival customs that have faded away
Group discussion
P5 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.
significant
range
figures
harvest
n. 起源
n.宗教
For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow 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 _______ people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are ________ to spend time with family, and to relax and enjoy life.
occasions
commercial
reflect
v. 反映
n. 信仰;信任
n.宗教信仰;相信
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课文词组汇总
1. all around the world
2. a wide range of
3. take place
4. gather in
5. be grateful for
6. decorate ... with ...
7.get together
8. over a meal
9. admire the shining moon
10. enjoy delicious mooncakes
11. play a significant role in
12. change over time
13. fade away
14. take advantage of
15. have a lot in common
课文词组汇总
1. 世界各地
2. 数量繁多的；各种各样的
3. 举行；
4. 收获；收割
5. 对……感激 / 感恩
6. 用……装饰……
7. 聚集；相聚
8. 在吃饭期间
9. 赏明月
10.品尝美味的月饼
11. 在……中起重要作用
12. 随着时间改变
13. 逐渐消失；衰弱
14. 利用
15. 有许多相同之处

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