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(共17张PPT)
Unit1
FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS
Follow the factors to predict: Q1：What festival it is

watch the CCTV Gala
give lucky money
make dumplings, eat delicious food
Setting off/watch fireworks
play lanterns
see the lion and the dragon dance
paste couplets
visit friends and relatives
wear new clothes
sing and dance
The Red Sea
Activity 1: Leading in
Spring festival
My favourite festival is Lantern Festival because we can eat yuanxiao ,enjoy beautiful lanterns and guess riddles.
Q2:What is your favourite festival Why
My favourite festival is______because_______________.
Q3：Why do we celebrate festivals
Tip1: Scanning the pictures, what can be predict
Tip2: Reading the title, what may be included in the passage
Tip3: Let’s go through the text quickly to see what is mentioned.
(Tick out the topic sentences)
Activity2: Reading for topic sentences
Listen and Watch .
Festivals 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.
a worldwide phenomenon
historical origins
charming customs
common spirit
Topic sentence
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3 aspects
Structure
Para 1
Activity3: Reading for main ideas and structures
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Location Time what people always do
Egypt
European countries /
China
Para 2
during the springtime
featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports
decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit
get together to celebrate over a meal
Mid-Autumn
families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes
Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.
Topic sentence
Topic sentence
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3 Examples
How does the writer support the topic sentence
Structure
Spring
festival
Halloween
lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year
many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution
its religious origins
an exciting festival for children
In the past
Nowadays
Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time.
the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas
How does the writer support the topic sentence
2 Examples
Topic sentence
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Para 3
Structure
Topic sentence
Q1:What do we mean by commercial
Q3:What is the writer’s attitude towards the
commercialization of festivals
A .positive B. negative C. objective
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Q4:What’s your opinion about it
Para 4
Structure
Topic sentence
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Reasons&Attitudes
Topic sentence
Festivals are becoming more and more commercial,
with businesses taking advantages of the celebrations.
Q2:What are people’s attitudes towards the commercialization of festivals
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. 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.
Why are festivals important
They reflect
They are occasions that allow
They help
Topic sentence
Supporting details
Para5
Structure
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利用，占便宜
n.&v. 收获;收割
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.
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
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
The changes of customs.
Commercialized festivals.
The origin of festivals.
The importance of festivals.
The harvest festival.
Actvity4: Further thinking (Reflect)
Why do we
celebrate festivals
Introduction
Conclusion
Body
Why do we celebrate festivals
inheriting(传承)
developing
to show that we are grateful;
to allow us to relax and enjoy life;
to forget about our work for a little while;
to help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate.
to inherit
origin and customs
to share
joy, gratitude, love, peace
Conclusion
Actvity5: Further thinking (Express)
f
e
s
t
i
v
a
l
feel charms of customs
enjoy unique celebrations
share common spirit
track the development of the society
inherit excellent cultures
value the sense of sharing
appreciate the year's supply of food
lead a happy and peaceful life
Why
do
we celebrate festivals

We
do
celebrate festivals
!
Useful sentence structure：
(What) Our group introduce a festival
named ...
(When) This festival takes place ...
(Why) We celebrate to show that ...
(How) They reflect …
(How) It is an occasion that allows us…
(How) It helps us understand…
Activity 5 Assignment
(express)
Work in groups and introduce a festival of your own.
Show us the name, time, customs, and purpose.
“ If you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all！”
应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Mike听说上杭县畲族三月三节日很棒，他想请你给他写封邮件。内容包括：
1. 节日时间和地点；
2. 节日目的和习俗；
3. 特色庆祝方式；
注意：
1. 词数80左右。
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Assignment
The She Ethnic Group's San Yue San Festival
Our group introduces a festival named the She Ethnic Group's San Yue San Festival. This festival takes place on the third day of the third lunar month annually.
We celebrate it to show respect for ancestors and gratitude for nature. During the festival, people sing folk songs, dance gracefully, and prepare traditional cuisine. These activities reflect the She people's rich cultural heritage. It is an occasion that allows us to experience their unique traditions. Moreover, it helps us understand the strong bond between the She ethnic group and their long - held customs, promoting cultural diversity awareness.

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