Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking 课件-2022-2023学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

Reading and Thinking 1 2 3 Read the text and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea. 4 Read the text and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea. 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. 5 Structure of the text. Para 1 all around the world Para 2 the harvest festival Para 3 customs Para 4 commercial Para 5 important Body Conclusion Introduction 6 Read the first paragraph and answer the questions. What do most festivals seem to have in common? Why do you think people around the world find these things important? Festivals often revolve around building family and community ties . The spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals. They reflect people’s wishes , beliefs, faiths and attitudes towards life. To allow us to relax and enjoy life; To help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate. 7 Read the second paragraph and describe the harvest festivals around the world When Why After all the crops had been gathered in. To show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food. How In ancient Egypt :It featured a parade and a great feast with music ,dancing and sports. In some European countries : People decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit and get together to celebrate over a meal. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China : Families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious moon cakes. 8 Read the Paragraph 3, then complete the chart. before after Chinese Spring Festival forbidden Halloween Lighting fireworks Religious origins Festival for children 9 Read the fourth paragraph and answer the question. What is the writer's attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals? Positive or Negative The w