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高一—人教版—英语必修三—第一单元
Unit 1 Festivals and celebrations
Lesson 3 Reading and Thinking (II)
Aims of the lesson
At the end of this lesson, we will be able to
further understand the theme by exploring and discussing the role festivals play in the modern world;
appreciate the writing style and grasp the language to describe festivals;
make use of what we have learned to introduce a traditional Chinese festival.
Revision: Why do we celebrate festivals
What do festivals mean to different cultures in the world How will festivals develop in the modern society
Further exploring the theme:
What role do festivals play in the modern world
What do most festivals seem to have in common Why do you think people around the world find these things important
As is mentioned in the first paragraph, no matter how different the festivals may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, or peace is common in all festivals. People around the world find these things important because we share similar wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. For example, people in ancient Egypt, some European countries and China celebrate the harvest festival to show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food.
1. What do most festivals seem to have in common Why do you think people around the world find these things important
Besides, festivals are rarely celebrated alone. We usually spend festivals with our family or the community. This is important because people are at heart (本质上) social creatures who desire to have relationships with others and to be part of the group. In this way, it might be better to say festivals show the common or shared values of people from different cultures. We have a lot in common regardless of where we are.
Further exploring the theme:
What role do festivals play in the modern world
2. How do you feel about festival customs that have already faded away Do you think traditional festivals will gradually lose their meaning in the modern world
A: I feel sad about festival customs that have already faded away, because these customs are part of our culture and history. It is implied in the last paragraph that people still celebrate traditional festivals and follow the customs because they help us understand where we came from and who we are. For example, overseas Chinese still tend to celebrate the traditional Chinese Spring Festival rather than Christmas in America.
Further exploring the theme:
What role do festivals play in the modern world
2. How do you feel about festival customs that have already faded away Do you think traditional festivals will gradually lose their meaning in the modern world
A: Also, people from different parts of China celebrate their own unique festivals. It is such traditional festivals that keep our identity and spirit and connect the past with the present and future. It is our responsibility to protect them in the modern world.
Further exploring the theme:
What role do festivals play in the modern world
2. How do you feel about festival customs that have already faded away Do you think traditional festivals will gradually lose their meaning in the modern world
B: I don’t think it’s a pity. Traditional festival customs can change following the rapid development in science and technology. For example, WeChat, the most popular chat and payment app in China, has influenced the way many people celebrate festivals.
Further exploring the theme:
What role do festivals play in the modern world
2. How do you feel about festival customs that have already faded away Do you think traditional festivals will gradually lose their meaning in the modern world
B: WeChat video calls have become a very popular part of Chinese festivals, which connect family and friends, making people feel together when they cannot gather in one place. Also, many people now send WeChat red envelopes instead of giving the real ones. Although customs are changing, the spirit of sharing joy and love remains the same. Traditional festivals are well preserved in such modern ways.
Further exploring the theme:
What role do festivals play in the modern world
Conclusion: the theme
different cultures,
shared values
changing customs,
unchanging spirit
Further exploring the theme:
What role do festivals play in the modern world
festivals
Space: connect different cultures by reflecting shared values
Time: connect the past with present and future by keeping our identity and spirit
learn about festivals, protect and promote them
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Appreciating the writing style
How does the author organize the article
How does the author develop each paragraph
What writing techniques are used
topic sentence
explanation
examples
Writing techniques:
1. Giving examples
(Para.2) the harvest festivals
2. Making comparisons:
(Para. 3) customs in the past and present
Effects:
Logical
Informative
Convincing
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Appreciating the language to describe festivals
1. How does the author introduce the harvest festival
when:
take place / fall + date
why:
to do / in order to do
in memory of / in honour of sb. / sth.
what:
The festival / It features sth.
specific verbs + nouns
include sth. as an important part
Appreciating the language to describe festivals
2. How does the author describe the change of festival customs
Specific verbs to describe the change
old customs: fade away, give up
new customs: be established, become, grow into
2) tense
Use present perfect tense or past tense
Appreciating the language to describe festivals
3. How does the author describe the importance of festivals
1) Different verbs to show the function of festivals
allow/help/enable sb. to do sth.
2) Make use of relative clauses to give a definition / to add extra information
Practice: Exercise 3, P61
Translate the sentences into English, using the words and expressions in brackets.
1. 婚礼宴会持续了几个小时，人们自始至终边唱边跳，沉浸在欢乐的气氛中(wedding, joyful, atmosphere)。
The wedding party lasted for a few hours, and everyone sang and danced throughout in a joyful atmosphere.
2. 每年，人们都会举办各种各样的活动庆祝国庆节，从升旗仪式到烟花表演。(range from…to…, flag-raising ceremony, fireworks)
Every year, people celebrate the National Day with a variety of activities, ranging from the flag-raising ceremony to fireworks.
a wide range of festivals
v.
n.
Practice: Exercise 3, P61
Translate the sentences into English, using the words and expressions in brackets.
3. 当夜幕降临，许多孩子装扮成吓人的样子，然后去邻居家里索要糖果。(dress up)
When night falls, many children dress up to look scary and then go to their neighbours’ homes to ask for sweets.
4. 表演者从我们的视野里消失了，音乐和嘈杂声也逐渐消失了。(fade away)
As the performers moved out of our view, the music and noise faded away.
Halloween
Trick or treat!
gradually disappear
Practice: Exercise 3, P61
Translate the sentences into English, using the words and expressions in brackets.
5. 每逢一个节日即将来临，你就能看到各种商业机构利用社交平台销售它们的产品。(take advantage of, social media)
Whenever a festival is coming, you will see various businesses taking advantage of the social media to sell their products.
6. 尽管雪下得很大，他还是赶在新年前夕回到了家。(in spite of, New Year’s Eve)
In spite of the heavy snow, he managed to get home on New Year’s Eve.
in spite of / despite + n.
make use of
Summary
In this lesson, we have
thought critically about the role of festivals in the modern world;
deepened our understanding of the theme of this article;
analyzed the writing style and appreciated the language of describing festivals.
Application: a speech draft
A group of exchange students from our sister school in Germany have come to our school for a cultural exchange forum (论坛) about festivals and celebrations. Suppose you are president of the Student Union and you are to deliver a speech on a traditional Chinese festival to the exchange students. Please prepare a speech draft to introduce the Dragon Boat Festival to them.
Application: a speech draft
Requirements:
1. Content:
Try to cover the following aspects in your writing: the origin, customs, purposes, change, and importance of the festival.
2. Structure:
Try to form a well-organized structure in your writing.
Make use of topic sentences in your paragraphs.
3. Language:
Make use of the expressions and useful structures in the passage.
Try to use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
A speech draft: draw a mind map
A speech draft: language tips
when:
It takes place / falls on …
why:
to commemorate / in order to commemorate
be celebrated in memory of / in honour of Qu Yuan
what:
The festival features sth.
changes of festival customs
(The old customs) have faded away / become … / have grown into …
(New customs) have been established …
do sth. instead of doing sth.
significance of the festival
allow/help/enable sb. to do sth.
Make use of relative clauses to give a definition / to add extra information.
Make use of discourse markers (话语标记词) to show the logical relation between sentences, e.g. however / despite + n. / …
Homework
Write your speech draft based on your mind map and language tips, exchange your writing with your group members and make comments.
Application: a speech draft
A group of exchange students from our sister school in Germany have come to our school for a cultural exchange forum about festivals and celebrations. Suppose you were president of the Student Union and you were to deliver a speech on a traditional Chinese festival to the exchange students. Please prepare a speech draft to introduce the Dragon Boat Festival to them.
Application: writing a speech draft
A possible version:
Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to China! Today I would like to introduce the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional festival in China.
Application: writing a speech draft
Taking place on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated to commemorate Qu Yuan, a famous poet over 2000 years ago. When his state, the Chu state was taken over by the Qin state, Qu Yuan killed himself in the Miluo River on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. The Chu people, who admired Qu Yuan for his loyalty, raced out in boats and threw rice dumplings, or zongzi, into the river to feed the fish so they would not eat the body of their poet hero. From that point on, zongzi and dragon boat racing became typical traditions of the festival.
Application: writing a speech draft
These customs are meaningful because they reflect our values and help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what we should appreciate. However, with the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, the customs have changed a little. Nowadays, the festival features eating zongzi instead of throwing them into the river, as people do not want to waste food. And dragon boat racing has grown into an international sporting event. The Dragon Boat Festival not only reminds us of our history, but also allows us to have fun by taking part in or watching dragon boat races.
Application: writing a speech draft
I hope my introduction will be helpful to you. Do your traditional festivals have something in common with ours I’m looking forward to exchanging ideas with you. Thank you for your listening!
Comments
Taking place on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated to commemorate Qu Yuan, a famous poet over 2000 years ago. When his state, the Chu state was taken over by the Qin state, Qu Yuan killed himself in the Miluo River on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. The Chu people, who admired Qu Yuan for his loyalty, raced out in boats and threw rice dumplings, or zongzi, into the river to feed the fish so they would not eat the body of their poet hero. From that point on, zongzi and dragon boat racing became typical traditions of the festival.
when
why
what
a relative clause
Comments
These customs are meaningful because they reflect our values and help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what we should appreciate. However, with the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, the customs have changed a little. Nowadays, the festival features eating zongzi instead of throwing them into the river, as people do not want to waste food. And dragon boat racing has grown into an international sporting event. The Dragon Boat Festival not only reminds us of our history, but also allows us to have fun by taking part in or watching dragon boat races.
logical relation
Comments
1. Content:
Cover different aspects in the writing: the origin, customs, purposes, change, and importance of the festival.
2. Structure:
Form a well-organized structure in the writing.
Make use of topic sentences in the paragraphs.
3. Language:
Make use of the expressions and useful structures in the passage.
Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Learn from our fellow students and polish your writing after class.
Thank you!

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