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Reading and Thinking
Unit 1
FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS
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Understand the text about festival origins and customs, grasp key vocabulary related to celebrations.
2
Learn about festival traditions in different cultures, understand cultural diversity and commonalities.
3
Analyze similarities and differences of festivals across cultures, think critically about changing traditions.
Teaching Objectives
4
Be able to identify the main idea of a paragraph, enhance collaborative skills through group discussions.
Teaching Focus
and Difficulty
Guide students to understand the main ideas about festival origins and cultural significance, and guide them to identify topic sentences and key information in the text.
Facilitate students' analysis of cultural similarities and differences in festivals, and develop their critical thinking about changing traditions and commercialization.
Reading
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Look at Amy's social media post. Have you ever felt the same way — even though we do almost the same things every year Why do festivals still make us excited and full of anticipation
Think and share
Festivals function as a socially recognized "emotional alarm clock", reminding us of moments to reunite, give thanks, feel joy, or pause. （节日就像社会公认的 “情感闹钟”，提醒着人们那些特定时刻：团圆、感恩、欢愉、驻足。）
Why do humans worldwide independently need such "alarm clocks" Why does this "alarm clock" still ring despite lifestyle transformations Has only its "ringtone" changed
Activity 1 Before you read, discuss these questions in groups.
1 What festivals do you celebrate with your family each year
元旦
春节
元宵节
清明节
母亲节
儿童节
父亲节
建党节
建军节
教师节
中秋节
国庆节
万圣节
感恩节
圣诞节
劳动节
Activity 1 Before you read, discuss these questions in groups.
2 Why do you think people celebrate different festivals
Commemorate (纪念) important events or people
Gather with family or friends
Celebrate seasons or harvests
Look at the title and the pictures of the text, and then answer the questions.
1. What do you think this article is about
A. The importance of festivals.
B. The reasons why we celebrate festivals.
C. How people celebrate festivals.
D. The development of festivals.
2. What type of text is it Why
Argumentation.
Questions starting with 'Why' naturally invite debate, as they rarely have a single answer. Different perspectives—cultural, commercial, psychological—allow authors to argue their own viewpoint. (以“为什么”开头的问题天然具有争议空间，因其答案很少是唯一的。文化、商业、心理等不同视角的并存，为作者论证个人观点提供了可能。)
3. What feature might the article include to support its ideas
A. Only personal opinions without any evidence
B. Examples of different festivals
C. Detailed instructions on how to celebrate
festivals
D. Criticisms of modern festival
commercialization
Activity 3 Read the text again and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.
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.
Function
position
Para.1 Introduction
Para.2 The harvest festival
Para.3 Changes in customs
Para.4 Commercialised festivals
Para.5 Significance
Skim the article and pay attention to its structure.
1. Which of the following shows the structure of the text
A　　　　　　 B　　　　　　 C　　　　　 D
Introduction
Body (supporting details)
Conclusion
Skim the article and pay attention to its structure.
2. Fill in the blanks according to the text.
Why do we celebrate festivals
Para.5: ⑤ ___________ of festivals
Para.1: Common ① ______ of festivals
Para.2: The ② _______ festivals in Egypt, European countries and China
Para.3: ③ _______ of customs: Lighting firecrackers, Halloween
Para.4: Different ④ _______ towards commercialisation of festivals
harvest
spirit
Changes
attitudes
Importance
the seasons of the year
famous figures
Origins
religions
important events
Spirit
share peace
share gratitude
share love
share joy
Read Para.1 and answer: What are the origins and spirit of festivals
Activity 4 In pairs, discuss the following question.
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.
__________________________________
The harvest festival
When
Why
How
To show that _____________________________
________________________________________.
Time: __________
Features: ① ________
② ______________________________
a parade
springtime
great feast with music, dancing, and sports
Features: ①______________________________
②____________________________________
decorate churches and town halls
get together to celebrate over a meal
Time: ___________________
Features: ①_______________________
② _____________________
Mid-Autumn Festival
admire the shining moon
enjoy delicious mooncakes
people are grateful for the year’s supply of food
After all the crops have been gathered in.
Different customs, Common spirit
Egypt
Europe
China
Read Para.2 and describe the different harvest festivals around the world.
The timing of harvest festivals is determined by local climate and crop growth cycles.
Region Season Core Farming Activities Associated Natural / Cultural Phenomena
China & Europe (Temperate Northern Hemisphere) （北半球温带） Autumn (September-October) Harvesting wheat and rice 收割小麦、水稻 China: Mid-Autumn FestivalEurope: Harvest feasts中国：中秋节欧洲：丰收节
Ancient Egypt Spring Farming and harvesting农业耕种、作物收获 The Nile River flooded, leaving fertile soil ideal for farming尼罗河泛滥，留下适宜耕种的肥沃土壤
Why do harvest festivals fall in different months
festivals In the past nowadays
Spring
festival
Halloween
religious origins
many big cities give up this custom
an exciting festival for children
light firecrackers
Read Para.3 and contrast festivals in the past and nowadays.
1. What festival customs have changed over time
2. How do you feel about festival customs that have already
faded away
The traditional customs of the Spring Festival and Halloween.
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.
Activity 4 In pairs, discuss the following questions.
Key Point Details
Festival trend
Facilitating factors
Two views on commercialization 1. Against:
2. For:
more and more commercial
Online shopping sites + social media apps (ease public spending on gifts)
Festivals shouldn’t be commercialised
Boosts economy + public happiness
Read Para.4 and fill in the table.
Activity 4 In pairs, discuss the following questions.
1. What is the writer's attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals
2. 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.
The writer's attitude is objective. Overall, he seems to think that it is a positive thing, as it helps the economy and makes it easier to buy gifts.
Because they
reflect _____________________________________
_____________________________________.
allow us to __________________________________
__________________________________.
help us _____________________________________
_____________________________________.
people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life.
relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while
understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate
writing skill: use parallelism（排比）to emphasize the importance
Read Para.5 and think about why festivals are an important part of our society
echo (首尾呼应)
Reason for using echo Explanation
Emphasize core idea (强化核心观点) Reinforces the "shared essence of festivals" (starts with global celebration, ends with common cultural ties)
Strengthen structure (增强结构完整性) Creates a tight, logical flow (opens with "worldwide festivals" → closes with "cross-cultural commonalities")
Highlight key message (凸显关键信息) Underscores that despite differences, festivals unify through shared values
Read Para.5 and Para.1 again pay attention to the writing skill.
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. 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.
range
figures
harvest
significant
commercial
reflect
occasions
Activity 5 Complete the following passage using suitable words from the text. Be sure to use the correct forms.
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS
Para. 1 common spirit of festivals
Para. 2 the harvest festival
Para. 3 changes of customs
Para, 4 commercialisation of festivals
Para. 5 the importance of festivals
sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace
ancient Egypt
celebrated during the springtime
a parade, a feast with music, dancing and sports
Europe
decorate churches and town halls and get together
China
the Mid-Autumn Festival
families gather, admire the moon…
Chinese Spring Festival
no longer light firecrackers
a festival for children
Halloween
giving gifts
people's attitudes
offer occasions to relax
help us understand ourselves
reflect people's wishes, beliefs, faiths and attitudes towards life
LET’S DRAW A MINDMAP!
Language points
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They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events.节日的由来多种多样，比如时节、宗教、著名人物及重要事件。
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range
n. [C, usually sing.]
一系列；范围，界限；[C] 山脉
vi. & vt. 徘徊，漫步，四处移动
a wide/full range of 各种各样的……（相当于 a variety of）
in/within range (of...) 在（…… 的）范围内
out of/beyond range (of...) 超出（…… 的）范围
vi.（在一定的范围内）变动，变化
vi. （在一定的范围内）变动，变化
range between...and.../range from...to...在…… 到…… 的范围内变动
包括从…… 到…… 之间的各类事物
The store sells a wide range of snacks. 这家商店售卖各种各样的零食。
The hotel is within range of the city center. 这家酒店在市中心的范围内。
The village is beyond range of mobile signals. 这个村庄超出了移动信号的覆盖范围。
The population of these cities ranges between 3 million and 5 million.
这些城市的人口在300万到500万之间。
Her hobbies range from painting to hiking.
她的爱好包括从绘画到徒步旅行之间的各类事物。
We ranged the forest looking for the lost dog. 我们在森林里四处搜寻那只走失的狗。
They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events.节日的由来多种多样，比如时节、宗教、著名人物及重要事件。
origin
n.［C，U］起源，源头，起因
in origin在来源上
have one's origins in…起源于……
n.［C,U］出身，身世
by origin籍贯
The word is French in origin. 这个词来源于法语。
The festival has its origins in an ancient harvest ceremony.
这个节日起源于一场古老的丰收仪式。
She is Indian by origin, but she grew up in Canada.
她籍贯是印度，但在加拿大长大。
They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events.节日的由来多种多样，比如时节、宗教、著名人物及重要事件。
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figure
n. [C] 人物;（绘画或故事中的）人，动物;（人、动物的）塑像
n. [C]（书中的）图，表；图形
a key/leading figure 重要 / 主要人物
n. [C, usually pl.] 数字
n. [C] 身材；（远处人的）轮廓，（隐约可见的）人影
the latest trade/sales figures
最新的贸易 / 销售数字
keep one’s figure 保持身材
have a good figure 身材好
vt. 认定，认为（某事将发生或属实）；计算（数量或成本）
figure out 弄明白，弄懂，弄清楚;计算（数量或成本）
She is a key figure in the field of environmental protection.
她是环境保护领域的重要人物。
The company released the latest sales figures yesterday.
该公司昨天公布了最新的销售数字。
She exercises every day to keep her figure. 她每天锻炼来保持身材。
Please refer to Figure 3 for detailed data. 详细数据请参考图 3。
We figure that the project will be completed next month.
我们认定这个项目会在下个月完成。
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，虽然起源于宗教，万圣节却渐渐成了一个令孩子们兴奋的节日。
in spite of “尽管；不管”，表让步关系。
后接名词、代词、动词 - ing 形式，不能直接接从句（若要接 “主谓” 结构，需借助 “the fact that + 从句”）。相当于 despite。
In spite of the heavy rain, we still went hiking.
尽管下着大雨，我们还是去徒步了。
In spite of feeling sick, he finished the work on time.
尽管身体不舒服，他还是按时完成了工作。
In spite of the fact that he studied hard, he failed the exam.
尽管他学习很努力，但还是没通过考试。
They reflect people's wishes, ...它们反映了人们的愿望……
单词 含义 搭配
reflect vt.表明,显示;反映,映出(影像) reflect sb./sth. in...在……里映出某人/某物
vt. 反射（声、光、热等） reflect sounds/light反射声音/光
vt.& vi. 认真思考，沉思
The lake reflected the mountains in its clear water. 湖水清澈，映出了山峦的倒影。
The mirror reflects light well, making the room brighter.
这面镜子能很好地反射光线，让房间更明亮。
She sat quietly, reflecting on her past decisions.
她安静地坐着，认真思考自己过去的决定。
They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while.节日是让我们放松下来、享受生活、暂时忘却工作的时刻。
on occasion(s) 偶尔,有时,偶然（=sometimes）
on this/that occasion 这次/那次；在这种/那种场合
on the occasion of... 在……之际
occasion n.［C］特别的事情（或仪式、庆典）；某次，……的时候；[sing.］（适当的）时机，机会
On occasion, we go out for dinner instead of cooking at home.
我们偶尔会出去吃晚餐，而不是在家做饭。
He was too nervous to speak on that occasion. 那次他紧张得说不出话来。
I sent her a bouquet of flowers on the occasion of her graduation.
在她毕业之际，我送了她一束花。
特别提醒 occasion作先行词，其后跟定语从句时的用法：
（1）occasion 表示"某次，……的时候"时，关系词在定语从句中作时间状语，则应用关系副词when。
I still remember the occasion when we first met at the airport.
我依然记得我们在机场初次相遇的那一刻。
（2）occasion 表示"场合，庆典"等抽象地点名词时，关系词在定语从句中作地点状语，则应用关系副词 where。
The wedding is an important occasion where family members gather together.
婚礼是家庭成员欢聚一堂的重要庆典。
Homework
Compare Chinese Spring Festival and Western Christmas, create a comparison table and summarize the cultural commonalities.
Design a environment-friendly new festival custom and explain the design concept in words.

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