Unit 4 ReadingA Growing Worldwide 课件-2022-2023学年高中英语上外版（2020）必修第一册

Growing Worldwide Customs and Traditions 1. What occasion are they celebrating? a special event 2. How do they celebrate the occasion? 3. Why do they celebrate the occasion in that way? The New Year People worldwide have different New Year traditions and expectations. Chinese hold the Lantern Festival not mentioned Burmans splash water a purified soul Colombians carry a suitcase around a travel-filled year Country Traditons/Activities Expectations In China, we believe the age of 14 is a turning point in one’s life. What do you think of your 14th birthday? What did you do on your 14th birthday? Were there any changes before and after your 14th birthday? If yes, what were they? Should there be some kind of ceremony to mark the occasion? Activity 1: Skimming and Scanning What’s the passage mainly about? Where can you find this article? In a survey report. B. In a novel. C. In an advertisement. D. In a newspaper. 3. How many coming-of-age ceremonies are described in the passage? What are they? a narration (记叙文), an exposition (说明文), an argumentation (议论文) entering adulthood Extensive Reading Activity 2: Read the passage quickly to complete the outline. Part I (Para. 1): General Introduction: __________________________ Part II (Para. ____-____): coming-of-age ceremonies in different countries Section I (Para. ____-____): the coming-of-age ceremony in Germany Section II (Para. ____-____): the coming-of-age ceremony in Latin America Section III (Para. ____-____): the coming-of-age ceremony in India Part III (Para. ____): Conclusion emphasizing difference of coming-of-age traditions 8 2 7 2 3 4 5 7 the meaning of entering adulthood 6 Structure Read Para. 1 to find out the meaning of entering adulthood Leave all your childishness behind Act like a grown-up Intensive