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Unit1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking知识点教学设计 人教版（2019）必修第三册
Comprehensive teaching and learning objectives:
By the end of this period, the students will have been able to:
Learn about the usages of new words, chunks and sentence patterns and try to use them in real language situations to develop language competence;
Comprehend the text Why Do We Celebrate Festivals better to improve thinking quality;
Use the new language items to talk about festivals, cultural traditions and the meaning of celebrations.
Teaching and learning important points:
Language focus and better reading comprehension;
Text reconstruction and thinking quality improvement.
Teaching and learning difficult points:
New language items learning, text reconstruction and thinking quality improvement.
Step 1 Review
Activity 1 Review
Check the answers to the reading comprehension exercises to review the main content of the text: the origins of festivals, the changes of celebrations through time, different categories of festivals and the shared human values behind festivals around the world.
Step 2 Language Focus
(In this step, the teacher explains some of the new and important language items in the context by offering some examples so that the students could comprehend the text better, and also focus on how to use the language items in specific language situations created by the teacher or doing some exercises such as sentence making and blank-filling exercises to help the students to grasp their usages.)
Activity 2 Learning about the new language items
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. 世界各地都有节日庆典，它们的起源十分广泛，包括时令季节、宗教信仰、著名人物和重大事件。
range n. 一系列；范围；界限 vi. （在一定范围内）变化；包括
变形：ranged（过去式/过去分词）；ranging（现在分词）
搭配：a wide range of 一系列；广泛的；range from...to... 范围从……到……；in/within range 在范围内；out of range 超出范围
e.g. There are a wide range of traditional festivals in China, from the Spring Festival to the Double Ninth Festival.
e.g. The temperatures in this area range from 10℃ to 25℃ in autumn.
e.g. The book includes a wide range of stories about local festival traditions.
e.g. When choosing gifts for the Spring Festival, we have a wide range of choices.
origin n. 起源；起因；出身；血统
变形：original adj. 最初的；原创的；originate vi. 起源于；发源
搭配：the origin of ……的起源；originate from/in 起源于；发源于
e.g. The origin of the Dragon Boat Festival dates back to over 2,000 years ago.
e.g. Many traditional festivals in China originated from the worship of nature in ancient times.
e.g. We should learn about the origin of each festival to understand its cultural meaning better.
e.g. This custom has its origin in the local folk culture of minority groups.
figure n. 人物；数字；身材；画像 vt. 认为；计算；描绘
搭配：famous/key figure 著名/关键人物；figure out 弄清楚；计算出；figure in 把……计算在内
e.g. Qu Yuan is a famous historical figure in Chinese culture, honoured during the Dragon Boat Festival.
e.g. It took me a long time to figure out the true meaning of this traditional festival.
e.g. She is a leading figure in the research of Chinese folk customs and festivals.
e.g. We need to figure out how many people will take part in the New Year celebration.
Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. 每个节日都有其不同的习俗和独特的魅力。
unique adj. 独特的；独一无二的；特有的
变形：uniquely adv. 独特地；uniqueness n. 独特性
搭配：be unique to 为……所特有；unique charm 独特的魅力；unique opportunity 千载难逢的机会
e.g. The custom of eating mooncakes is unique to the Mid-Autumn Festival in China.
e.g. Every ethnic group has its own unique way of celebrating the New Year.
e.g. This festival has a unique charm that attracts tourists from all over the world.
e.g. The traditional paper-cutting art gives the festival a unique cultural atmosphere.
They have been spread around the world for centuries, yet they still help us understand our origins, reflect on who we are, and appreciate the world around us. 它们已经在世界各地流传了数百年，却依然能帮助我们了解自身的起源，反思我们是谁，感恩我们身边的世界。
reflect vt. & vi. 反思；思考；反映；映出（影像）
变形：reflection n. 反思；反映；影像；reflective adj. 反思的；反光的
搭配：reflect on/upon 反思；思考；reflect sth 反映某事；be reflected in 体现在……中
e.g. We should reflect on the true meaning of festivals instead of only focusing on the celebrations.
e.g. The popularity of the Spring Festival around the world reflects the growing influence of Chinese culture.
e.g. She sat by the window, reflecting on the happy memories of family gatherings during the festival.
e.g. The custom of giving red envelopes reflects the Chinese people's wish for good luck and happiness.
appreciate vt. 欣赏；感激；理解；重视
变形：appreciation n. 欣赏；感激；appreciative adj. 感激的；有欣赏力的
搭配：appreciate sth 欣赏/感激某事；appreciate doing sth 感激做某事；in appreciation of 为感谢……
e.g. We should appreciate the traditional values behind each festival and pass them down.
e.g. I really appreciate your help with the preparation for the New Year's Eve party.
e.g. More and more young people begin to appreciate the beauty of traditional festival customs.
e.g. We appreciate having the chance to experience the local festival traditions in the village.
Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins. 另一个例子是万圣节，尽管起源于宗教，它却慢慢演变成了一个令孩子们兴奋的节日。
in spite of 尽管；不管；不顾
用法：介词短语，后接名词、代词、动名词，不可直接接句子，同义替换为despite
易混辨析：in spite of/despite（介词）与although/though（连词，引导让步状语从句）
e.g. In spite of the cold weather, people still went out to watch the lion dance during the Spring Festival.
e.g. She kept on teaching the children traditional festival customs in spite of her poor health.
e.g. In spite of the fact that they live abroad, they still celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival every year.
e.g. Although the festival has changed a lot over the years, its core meaning remains the same.
religious adj. 宗教的；笃信宗教的
变形：religion n. 宗教；宗教信仰；religiously adv. 笃信地；严谨地
搭配：religious origin 宗教起源；religious belief 宗教信仰；religious custom 宗教习俗
e.g. Many western festivals have deep religious roots and traditions.
e.g. The festival was originally a religious event to celebrate the harvest.
e.g. We should respect the different religious beliefs and festival traditions of all ethnic groups.
e.g. Some ancient religious customs have gradually become part of the local folk festivals.
Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. 节日正变得越来越商业化，商家会利用庆典活动（获利）。
commercial adj. 商业的；商业化的；盈利的 n. 商业广告
变形：commerce n. 商业；贸易；commercialize vt. 使商业化；commercialization n. 商业化
搭配：commercial activity 商业活动；commercial value 商业价值；take advantage of 利用；占……的便宜
e.g. Many people are worried about the over-commercialization of traditional festivals.
e.g. The shopping mall launched a lot of commercial activities for the coming National Day holiday.
e.g. We should not let the commercial activities take away the true meaning of festivals.
e.g. It is not wise to take advantage of the festival to sell products at unreasonably high prices.
Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our customs and forget our work for a little while. 节日让我们享受生活，为我们的习俗感到骄傲，暂时放下工作。
be proud of 为……感到骄傲/自豪
同义替换：take pride in
变形：pride n. 骄傲；自豪；proudly adv. 骄傲地；自豪地
搭配：be proud to do sth 很自豪做某事；be proud that... 为……而自豪
e.g. We Chinese are proud of our long history and rich festival traditions.
e.g. She is proud to pass down the traditional skill of making rice dumplings to the younger generation.
e.g. He is proud that his family has kept the custom of having a family reunion dinner for over 50 years.
e.g. All the villagers take pride in their unique local festival that has been preserved for centuries.
while n. 一段时间；一会儿 conj. 当……的时候；虽然；然而
搭配：for a little while 一会儿；for a long while 很长一段时间；after a while 过了一会儿
e.g. Could you wait for a while I need to prepare the gift for the festival.
e.g. While the ways of celebration have changed, the love for family behind festivals never fades.
e.g. We sat by the fire and talked about old times for a long while on New Year's Eve.
e.g. Some people like to travel during festivals, while others prefer to stay at home with family.
They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a short time. 它们是让我们放松身心、享受生活，暂时忘却工作的时刻。
occasion n. 时刻；场合；重大活动；时机
变形：occasional adj. 偶尔的；特殊场合的；occasionally adv. 偶尔；有时候
搭配：on this/that occasion 在这/那种场合；on occasion 偶尔；a special occasion 特殊场合
e.g. The Spring Festival is the most important occasion for family reunion in China.
e.g. We usually wear traditional clothes on important festival occasions.
e.g. On this occasion, we would like to express our best wishes to all of you.
e.g. He gives his grandparents a call on occasion, especially during traditional festivals.
核心句型：定语从句中that/which作主语
用法：当先行词为物（occasion, festival, custom, event等），且关系词在从句中作主语时，用that或which引导定语从句，不可省略
e.g. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival that has a history of over a thousand years.
e.g. This is a custom which is still kept alive in many rural areas of China.
e.g. There are many occasions that give us the chance to get together with family and friends.
e.g. The parade is the most exciting event which takes place during the carnival every year.
No matter how different they seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals. 无论它们看起来多么不同，在全世界范围内，分享喜悦、感恩、爱与和平的精神在所有节日中都是共通的。
核心句型：no matter + 疑问词 引导让步状语从句
用法：no matter how/what/when/where/which/who 引导让步状语从句，意为“无论……”，同义替换为“疑问词+ever”
e.g. No matter where we are, we will come back home for the Spring Festival family dinner.
e.g. No matter how busy we are, we should spend time with our family during festivals.
e.g. Whatever customs they have, all festivals celebrate the good things in life.
e.g. No matter when you come to my hometown, you can feel the warm atmosphere of folk festivals.
Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. 在所有传统节日中，丰收节几乎存在于每一种文化中。
核心用法：of/in + 范围，用于最高级句式
用法：表示“在……之中”，与形容词/副词最高级连用，限定比较的范围
e.g. Of all the Chinese festivals, the Spring Festival is the most important and popular one.
e.g. In all the customs of the festival, the family reunion dinner is my favourite part.
e.g. Of all the activities, the dragon boat race is the most exciting one during the Dragon Boat Festival.
e.g. In all the traditional stories about the festival, this one is the most touching.
Activity 3 Using words and expressions
Learn more about festival cultures by completing the sentences with the correct forms of the words and phrase. Then make a mind map about what festivals mean to you.
Answers: 1) range, origin; 2) reflect, appreciate; 3) In spite of, commercial; 4) unique, figure; 5) occasion, proud; 6) originated, religious
There is a wide ____ of activities during the festival, and we can learn about the ____ of each custom. (range, origin)
Festivals make us ____ on our family traditions and ____ the love from our relatives. (reflect, appreciate)
____ the ____ development of the festival, its core cultural meaning has never changed. (in spite of, commercial)
This ____ folk custom is in memory of a famous historical ____ in the local area. (unique, figure)
The Spring Festival is a special ____ for Chinese people, and we are ____ of our traditional festival culture. (occasion, proud)
This festival ____ from a ____ event in ancient times, and has a history of over 1,000 years. (originate, religious)
Try to make your own FESTIVALS AND CULTURES mind map with the information above and add more.
Step 3 Post Reading—Text reconstruction and thinking quality improvement
Activity 4 Text reconstruction
Complete the passage using suitable words from the text and check the answers.
Festivals are celebrated all around the world, with a wide ____ of origins including seasons, religions, famous ____ and important events. Every festival has its ____ customs and unique charms. ____ the changes over time, festivals still play an important role in our life. They make us ____ on our origins, ____ the world around us, and be ____ of our traditions. ____ different they seem, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude and love is common in all festivals. They are special ____ for us to relax, enjoy life and get together with family.
Answers: range, figures, unique, In spite of, reflect, appreciate, proud, No matter how, occasions
Reconstruct the text by using the words and expressions learned above to retell the text with more detailed information.
Activity 5 Thinking quality improvement
Discuss the questions and share the answers.
What do most traditional festivals around the world have in common Why do you think these common values are important to human society
Suggested answer: Most traditional festivals around the world share the common values of family reunion, gratitude for life and nature, the wish for peace and happiness, and the inheritance of cultural traditions. These values are important because they are the universal emotions and pursuits of human beings. They connect people together, no matter how different their cultures are, build a sense of belonging, and pass on the positive spirits from generation to generation. They also remind us to cherish the people around us and the good things in life.
How do you feel about the over-commercialization of traditional festivals in modern society
Suggested answer: I think the commercialization of festivals has both advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, proper commercial activities can make festivals more lively, promote the spread of festival culture, and bring more convenience to people's celebrations. On the other hand, over-commercialization may make people focus too much on spending money and buying gifts, while ignoring the true cultural meaning and spiritual value of festivals. We should keep a balance between the two, and never let commercial activities cover up the core of festivals.
What is the writer's attitude towards traditional festivals and their changes through time
Suggested answer: The writer holds an objective and positive attitude towards traditional festivals and their changes. The writer introduces the origins and development of different festivals objectively, admits that festivals have changed a lot with time, and even become more commercial. Meanwhile, the writer affirms that the core spirit and shared values of festivals have never changed, and believes that festivals always play an irreplaceable role in our life, guiding us to understand ourselves and the world better.
Think it over.
Should we keep all the old customs of traditional festivals Why or why not
Should we encourage teenagers to learn about and celebrate foreign festivals Why or why not
Step 4 Evaluation and summary
Activity 6 Self-evaluation
Guide the students to reflect on their learning of this period by considering the following aspects.
How is your mastery of the new language items (Good/Fairly good/Moderate/Just so so/Poor)
How is your learning performance (Good/Fairly good/Moderate/Just so so/Poor)
What will you do after class to improve your learning
Activity 7 Summary
(The teacher) Summarize the main contents of this period briefly: In this class, we have learned the core words, phrases and sentence patterns from the text, deepened our understanding of the origins, values and development of festivals around the world, and improved our language application ability and thinking quality through exercises and discussions. We hope you can not only master the language points, but also respect cultural diversity, cherish and pass on our excellent traditional Chinese festival culture.
Homework：
Arrange notes after class to consolidate the new language items.
Complete the exercises in RB.
Preview Discovering Useful structures.

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