Unit 1 Reading and Thinking 课件-2021-2022学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

UNIT 1 FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS Reading and Thinking Why do we celebrate festivals? Traditional Chinese Festivals Chinese Lantern Festival Spring Festival Dragon Boat Festival Tomb Sweeping Festival Mid-Autumn Festival Think and share What festivals do you celebrate with your family each year? Why do you think people celebrate different festivals? Think and share What festivals do you celebrate with your family each year? Think and share Every year, I celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Spring Festival with my family. Why do you think people celebrate different festivals? Think and share One good reason is to have fun with friends and family. Another is to celebrate an event or a time of the year. Think and share Why do we celebrate festivals? Rest and relaxation Family reunion 重聚 Celebration Commemoration 纪念 What festivals are the two pictures about? How do you know? Mother’s Day flowers a gift a card The Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes the full moon lanterns Why do we celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival? a time for family reunion to have a reason to get together again with our family a harvest festival to celebrate the crops have been gathered in a time of celebration for Mom to show we are grateful for our mother’s care and love Why do we celebrate Mother’s Day? WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS? 1. 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. 2. Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year's supply o