Unit 1 Section 2 Reading and Thinking-【赢在微点】轻松课堂2023-2024学年新教材高中英语必修第三册（人教版）

Section 2　Reading and Thinking Step 1　Skim for Main Idea 快读课文,把握文章各段大意 ①Paragraph 1 a.Customs play an important part in festivals, but they can change. ②Paragraph 2 b.People celebrate festivals all over the world. ③Paragraph 3 c.Harvest festival is celebrated in almost every country. ④Paragraph 4 d.Festivals are an important part of society. ⑤Paragraph 5 e.Festivals are becoming more commercial. 答案　①—b　②—c　③—a　④—e　⑤—d Step 2　Scan for Specific Information 细读原文,完成以下各题 1.What do all the festivals have in common? A. They all originate from religions. B. They are all connected with famous figures. C. They all show the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace. D. They all have similar customs. 答案　C 2.When was the Egyptian harvest season? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter. 答案　A 3.What􀆳s the function of the examples in paragraph 2? A. To show the harvest festival is the most important in Egypt and China. B. To show the harvest festival is celebrated in almost all cultures. C. To show the ways people celebrate the harvest festival have changed. D. To show all the people are grateful for the supply of crops. 答案　B 4.Why have Chinese people stopped lighting firecrackers in many big cities? A. To protect the environment. B. To save money. C. To avoid injuries. D. To get rid of old customs. 答案　A 5.What is the writer􀆳s attitude towards the fact that festivals are becoming more and more commercial? A. Supportive. B. Objective. C. Doubtful. D. Negative. 答案　B Step 3　Analyze the Structure Ⅰ.Fill in the blanks according to the text. Try to find the key information about festivals. Ⅱ.Match the following information with the festivals. ①It has religious origins. ②People light firecrackers. ③It was celebrated during the springtime. ④People get together to celebrate over a meal. ⑤It has become an exciting festival for children. ⑥People decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit. ⑦Families get together to admire the moon and enjoy