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They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events.
range n. a number of people/things that are all different, but are all of the same general type 一系列
the limits within which amounts, quantities, ages etc. 范围，界限
vi. to include a variety of different things in addition to those mentioned 包括
include both amounts and anything in between
(在一定范围内)变化
e.g. Students in the international class are from a wide range of backgrounds.
Even the cheapest property was out of our price range.
The team contained ten players whose ages ranged between 10 and 16.
Costs range from 50 to several hundred dollars.
a wide range of 一系列
beyond / out of range 在射程外；在范围外
within range 在射程以内；在范围内
in the range of … to … 在……到……范围内
range from… to… 包括从……到……之间
range between ... and ... 在……和……范围内变动
【语境应用】翻译句子。
1) 这家酒店提供一系列的服务。
2) 他们的年龄在25岁到50岁之间。
3) 他做过许多不同的工作，从厨师到司机。
The hotel offers a wide range of services.
Their ages range from 25 to 50.
He has had a number of different jobs, ranging from cook to driver.
e.g. It’s a book about the origin of the universe.
She tries to hide her upper-class origins, but her accent gives her away.
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 n. the place or situation in which something begins to exist 起源，起因
the country, race, or type of family which someone comes from 出身
【语境应用】 用origin的适当形式完成句子。
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.
4) How did the tradition of wearing costumes on Halloween ________
origin
original
Originally
originate
figure n. someone who is important/famous 人物
a number representing an amount 数字
the shape of a person’s body 身材
vt. to form a particular opinion after thinking
认为；认定
figure out 理解，明白，计算（数量或成本）
keep one’s figure 保持体型
have a good figure 身材好
a political figure 一位政治人物
e.g. Martin Luther King Jr. is a famous historical figure.
Five people were reported to have died and the figure is expected to rise.
How does she manage to keep her figure when she eats so much
I figured that Jim would have received my letter by now.
【语境应用】 翻译句子。
It will take much time to figure out these math problems.
计算出这些数学题需要花很多时间。
2) She has a good figure.
她有很好的身材。
3) Her father is a leading figure in the music industry.
她的父亲是音乐界的一位领军人物。
4) From the way he behaved, I figured that he was drunk.
从他的行为来看，我认为他醉了。
2. 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.
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。
【拓展】当 whoever, whichever, whatever等引导名词性从句时，不能换成 no matter who/which/what。
e.g. Whenever/No matter when you decide to go, I would keep you company.
Whatever/No matter what you do, you must do it well.
Wherever/No matter where you work, you can always find time to study.
Whatever you say is right.
【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
3. Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.
e.g. It rained for the potato harvest.
In his new career as a restaurant owner, he has
harvested many awards.
harvest n. the time when crops are gathered from the fields, the act of gathering
收获期；收获；收成
vi.&vt. to gather crops/animals (fish) 收获，收割
4. This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.
gathering n. 集会
gather vi. to come together and form a group, or to make people do this 聚集；集合
vt. to get things from different places and put them together in one place 聚集；搜集；收割
e.g. Gather round, and I’ll tell you a story.
The author is gathering materials for his next book.
Could the bride’s family all gather together for a photo
The police have been gathering evidence against him.
There will be a gathering of world leaders in Beijing next month.
【语境应用】 翻译句子。
1) 这位教授正在为他的下一本书收集资料。
The professor is gathering materials for his next book.
2)大家都围过来吧，这样就能看到屏幕了。
Gather round, everyone, so that you can see the screen.
3) 姐妹三人决定轮流做东，在各自的家里举行家庭聚会。
The three sisters decided to take turns to host family gatherings in their own home.
5. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food.
e.g. I’m so grateful for all your help.
I am grateful to all the friends for their help.
She should be grateful that he was making things easier for her.
I would be very grateful if you could give me more information about the exam.
不定式短语作目的状语，show后接其宾语从句
grateful adj. feeling that you want to thank someone because of something kind that they have done, or showing this feeling 感激的；表示感谢的
gratitude n. 感谢；感激之情
ungrateful adj. 忘恩负义的；徒劳的
gratefully adv. 感激地；表示感谢地
be grateful/thankful to sb. for sth.= thank sb. for sth. 因某事而感激某人
be grateful (that) 感激
I would be grateful if you could/would... 如果你能……我将不胜感激(用于提出请求)
【语境应用】完成句子。
1) 她应该感谢Mike为她解决了这个难题。
She should _______ _______ _______ Mike has solved the problem for her.
2) 我非常感谢所有老师的帮助。
I _______ _______ _______ _______ all the teachers for their help.
3) 他向他们笑了笑表示谢意。
He smiled at them with _________.
be grateful that
am very grateful to
gratitude
6. It featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports.
feature vt. to include or show sth. as a special or important part of sth. 以……为特色
n. a part of sth. that you notice because it seems important, interesting, or typical 特色；特征；特点
【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 colours.
3) 大蒜是她餐食中很主要的特色。
Garlic _______ heavily in her cooking.
main features
An important feature of
is
features
7. Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time.
e.g. It is the first medicine that seems to have a very
significant effect on this disease.
Your work has shown a significant improvement. (翻译)
这是第一种似乎对该病有显著疗效的药物。
你的工作有了显著的提高。
significant adj. having an important effect or influence
有重大意义的；显著的
8. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established.
e.g. Hopes of peace are now fading.
Flowers soon fade when they have been cut.
She is fading fast, rapidly losing strength.
fade vi.&vt. to gradually disappear 逐渐消失
to lose color and brightness 褪色
to become weaker 变得虚弱
fade away 逐渐消失；变得虚弱
fade in / fade out (使画面)淡入/淡出，(使音量)渐强/渐弱
【语境应用】翻译句子。
我听到那些声音和脚步声逐渐消失了。
2) 三天后那些娇嫩(delicate)的玫瑰凋谢了。
3) 收音机里的声音渐渐减弱。
I heard the voices and footsteps fade away.
After three days, those delicate roses faded.
The voice on the radio faded out.
9. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.
e.g. In spite of the heavy rain, she went to the shop.
Kelly loved her husband in spite of the fact that he drank too much.
The picture made her laugh in spite of herself.
which 引导非限制性定语从句，对Halloween进行补充说明
in spite of: despite不管；尽管
in spite of the fact that ...
in spite of oneself 不由自主地
【语境应用】翻译句子。
1) 虽然我昨天生病了，我还是去了学校。
In spite of the fact that I was ill, I still went to school yesterday.
= In spite of my illness, I still went to school yesterday.
2) 他太累了，不由自主地睡着了。
He was very tired and fell asleep in spite of himself.
10. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.
e.g. Their music has become very commercial.
commercialise vt. 使商业化；利用……牟利
commercialisation n. 商业化
commerce n. 买卖，贸易；商务；商业
commercial adj. more concerned with money than with quality商业化的
related to the ability of a product or business to make a profit 以获利为目的的
e.g. She took advantage of my generosity (慷慨).
You should take (full) advantage of this opportunity while you can.
【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
11. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.
e.g. She walked home by herself, although she knew that it was dangerous.
although尽管，虽然，引导让步状语从句。两个believe后面都是省略that的宾语从句。
although的用法类似于 though,引导让步状语从句时，不能与but连用，可以和yet, still连用。
although, though, as与 even if, though
although一般放在句首，though可放在句中。
e.g. 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。
e.g. 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。
e.g. 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/though he was
though/even though/even if he
was tired
12. They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while.
e.g. They presented him with a gift to mark the occasion.
This was the occasion for expressions of friendship by the two presidents.
As he works in a remote area, he visits his parents only occasionally.
occasion n. an important social event or ceremony
特别的事情(或仪式、庆典)
a suitable or favorable time (适当的)机会
occasionally adv. 偶然，有时候
【语境应用】单句语法填空。
1) __________ the other occasion, they ate a rich morning meal about two hours before they started walking.
2) It’s helpful to put children in an occasion __________ they can see themselves differently.
3) 我只在特殊场合才打领带。
I only wear a tie ___________________.
on special occasions
On
where
on occasion(s) 偶尔，有时
a formal occasion 正式场合
13. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised
to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.
e.g. I found I had a lot in common with Jessi.
have sth. in common: to have the same interests, attitudes etc. as someone else
相同；有相同特征
【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
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(共47张PPT)
Unit 1
UNIT 1
FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS
Discover the reasons for festivals and celebrations
To read about festivals and celebrations around the world.
To talk about festivals and how people celebrate them.
To learn words and expressions of festivals.
What is the most important festival you celebrate with your family each year
The Spring Festival
How do you celebrate the Chinese New Year
The main traditional celebrations of the festival include: eating reunion dinner with family on New Year’s eve;
giving and receiving lucky money;
wearing new clothes;
decorating houses with red couplets;
watching the CCTV Gala;
sending greeting messages;
cyber money gifts.
What do Chinese people usually do to celebrate it
Spring Festival Eve dinner
A reunion dinner, is an extremely important part in the Spring Festival traditions. Since Chinese new year is a time for families to be together, a reunion dinner is quite necessary for all the Chinese people. On this occasion, all the family members of several generations sit
around the tables, and enjoy the food and time together.
n. 特别的事情；机会
n.前夕;前一天
Dumplings, cold and hot dishes are all served. Fish is an important dish, which expresses people’s best wish for the new year. After the dinner, all members of the big family often watch the Spring Festival Gala together. It is also a custom that all people stay up late or all night on Spring Festival Eve, waiting for the New Year’s bell at midnight, known as Shousui.
What do you eat
Setting off the fireworks
Firecrackers, along with fireworks, originated in China. They were used to scare away wild animals and evil spirits. Then it used in festivals and big events for joyful atmosphere. In the Spring Festival, people set off firecrackers for biting farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year.
n.鞭炮
n.&adj.
邪恶(的)
adj.快乐的
n.气氛;大气层
What’s the main color during this time
The Red Sea
Red, in Chinese people’s eyes, symbolizes good luck and happiness. When the Spring Festival comes, red is the main color for the festival because it is believed to be an auspicious (吉祥的) color. Red lanterns, red spring couplets, red paper-cuts and paintings are everywhere; kids get lucky money which is put in red envelopes.
n.信封
Make a mind map of things that you often do during the Spring Festival.
Spring Festival
watch the CCTV Gala
give lucky money
make dumplings, eat delicious food
watch fireworks
play lanterns
see the lion and the dragon dance
paste couplets
visit friends and relatives
wear new clothes
sing and dance
春节
快乐
Why do people celebrate Chinese New Year
to celebrate a year of hard work, have a good rest;
to wish for a lucky and prosperous (繁荣的) coming year;
to enjoy the time with families and old friends.
Watch a video.
Do you know any other festivals (Chinese and western)
Why do we celebrate them
Can you list some of the customs
Watch the video about Dragon Boat Festival.
What festivals do you celebrate with your family each year
Every year, I celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Spring Festival with my family.
Why do you think people celebrate different festivals
There are many possible reasons to celebrate different festivals. One good reason is to have fun with friends and family. Another is to celebrate an event or a time of the year.
Look at the two pictures. Think about:
What festivals are the two pictures about How do you know
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS
Listen and read the text, find out why people celebrate festivals.
To show that we are grateful; to allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while; to help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate.
Identify the main idea of a paragraph
Identifying the main ideas 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.
Do you know how to identify the main idea of each paragraph Where can we usually find the “topic sentence”
段落大意往往由一个高度凝练的句子来概括，即段落主题句。要快速、准确地理解一个段落甚至一篇文章的主旨，就要学会寻找主题句。
段落主题句在语篇中起“画龙点睛”的作用，抓住主题句就抓住了段落的中心。日常阅读中要有意识地寻找、概括主题句，以便更好地理解和把握文章的主旨大意。
如何识别段落主题句
Read the text again and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.
Festivals are celebrated all around the world.
Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.
n.&v. 收获;收割
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.
adj. 显著的
adj. 商业化的
利用，占便宜
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
The changes of customs.
Commercialized festivals.
The origin of festivals.
The importance of festivals.
The harvest festival.
Match the following activities with their purposes.
Activities
1. Light firecrackers.
2. Give up lighting firecrackers.
3. Celebrate the harvest festival.
Purposes
A. To avoid air pollution.
B. To show gratitude for the year's supply of food.
C. To drive away the evil spirits and mark the new year.
Match the following causes with their results.
Causes
1. Businesses take advantage of the celebrations.
2. Modern society develops and new ideas spread.
3. Online shopping websites and social media apps exist.
Results
A. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial.
B. The public spend more on gifts for their loved ones much more easily.
C. Some traditions fade away and others are established.
figures
Fill in the blanks.
joy
fade away
commercial
beliefs
relax
appreciate
Answer the questions.
1. Why do people celebrate the harvest festivals
People celebrate the harvest festivals to express their gratitude to nature.
2. What role do customs and traditions play in festivals Do you think they are also the reasons for celebrating festivals Why
Customs and traditions are very important and they are also the reasons for celebrating festivals. People follow customs and sometimes even establish new traditions to celebrate the festivals.
3. Why did the writer mention the commercialisation of festivals How is it influencing people’s way of celebrating festivals
The commercialisation of festivals can influence people’s decisions to spend more money on festivals, which can be considered as an encouragement to celebrate festivals.
4. What are some other reasons for celebrating festivals
The other reasons for celebrating festivals can include people’s religious beliefs, personal interests, or hobbies, etc.
漏斗法：由一般规律引入特殊事例，把重心放在特殊事例上的方法。先陈述与文章主题相关的普遍规律，或描述一个普遍现象，由面到点缩小范围，最后落脚到一个特殊事例上。
课文开头首先描述了普遍现象：全世界都会庆祝节日，但每个节日风俗不同。接着用However指出所有节日的内涵是一致的，话题有所缩小。
语篇话题引入：漏斗法
第二段作者用Of all the traditional festivals继续缩小话题，将重点集中到世界各地都会庆祝的、具有共同内涵的harvest festival上。
漏斗法的一个明显标志是将较大的话题逐步缩小，最后集中到一个点上。常见的由面过渡到点的做法是使用“one of +名词（短语）”、“of / among介词短语”以及especially、particularly、in particular、such等词语。
Look at para. 1 and para. 5. Can you find two key words (repeated words)
What aspects are different
What aspects are common
different origins
different ways of celebration
customs change over time
become more commercial
common spirit
Sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace.
common significance
They reflect… wished…
They are occasions… relax…
They help us understand…
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
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.
What festival customs have already faded away How do you feel about festival customs that have already faded away Look at the table, and discuss in groups of four.
逐渐消失
Festivals Customs that have already faded away Reasons why they have disappeared Your feelings
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.
People in…used to…during…, but now…
Nowadays people no longer…
People have given up the custom of…in order to…
As for the custom of…, I…
I think I would love to…
I think it is because…
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.
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
Why do we celebrate festivals
Introduction
Origins of festivals
seasons of the year
Spirit of festivals
Conclusion
Body
religions
famous figures
important events
etc.
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
Check the words and expressions of this lesson.
range, range from…to, origin, religion, figure, charm, joy, gratitude, harvest, agriculture, crop, gather, grateful, feature, decorate, church, significant, fade away, typical, firecracker, evil, in spite of, commercial, take advantage of, the media, reflect, belief, faith, occasion, have sth. in common
I. 用适当的介词或副词完成下列句子。
1. Lovers of music can enjoy the performances ranging __________ rock __________ jazz.
2. Many traditional customs of the Qingming Festival have faded __________ as time goes by.
3. We decided to take advantage __________ the beautiful weather during the Double Ninth Festival to go climbing.
4. One thing that all Coming-of-Age ceremonies worldwide have __________ common is that they prepare a young person to take on rights and responsibilities as an adult.
from to
away
of
in
II. 根据提示翻译句子。
1. 这个音乐节的票价根据位置不同，从35美元到75美元不等。(range from ... to ...)
2. 如今，重阳节的许多传统习俗已经逐渐消失了。 (fade away)
3. 尽管天气不好，闭幕式仍如期举行。 (in spite of)
Ticket prices for the music festival range from $35 to $75, depending on the location.
Nowadays, many traditional customs of the Double Ninth Festival have faded away.
The closing ceremony went on as planned, in spite of the bad weather.
4. 我们想趁国庆假期的好天气去远足。 (take advantage of)
5. 这两个节日有一个共同点就是给压岁钱。 (have sth in common)
We want to take advantage of the fine weather during the National Day holiday to go hiking.
One thing the two festivals have in common is giving lucky money.
III. 用所给提示总结文章大意。
origins and customs, spirit, harvest festival, Spring Festival, Halloween, commercial, important
Celebrated all over the world, while festivals’ origins and customs may be different, they all have the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace. Harvest festivals, celebrated to give thanks for the food we eat are common. In Europe, places are decorated with flowers and fruit while in China families gather to view the moon and eat mooncakes.
origins and customs, spirit, harvest festival, Spring Festival, Halloween, commercial, important
Customs come and go. In China many big cities have given up lighting firecrackers during the Spring Festival to avoid air pollution while in Europe Halloween is now mainly for children. Festivals are becoming more commercial too. While some are against this, others welcome the economic advantages. Festivals are important. They free us from life's worries for a while and studying them can show us that different cultures have much in common.
Write a report of your opinions about the changes of traditional festivals in 80 words.

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