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Festivals ①are celebrated (被庆祝) all around the world. They have a wide range of ②origins (由来), such as the seasons of the year, ③religions (宗教), famous ④figures (人物), and important events. Every festival has its different customs and ⑤unique (独特的) charms. However, ⑥no matter how (不论多么) different they may seem, the spirit of sharing joy, ⑦gratitude (感恩), love, or peace is common in all festivals.
The harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important ⑧agricultural (农业的) festival takes place after all the crops ⑨have been gathered in (已被收割). People celebrate to show that they are ⑩grateful (感激的) for the years supply of food. The Egyptian harvest season featured (以……为特色) a parade and a great feast. Today, in some European countries, people decorate (装饰) churches and town halls with flowers and fruit. During the Mid⁃Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire (欣赏) the shining moon and enjoy (享用) delicious mooncakes.
Customs play a significant role (扮演着一个重要的角色) in festivals, but they can change over time. With the development (发展) of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away (消失). One example is the typical (典型的) Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers. Halloween slowly became a festival for children, in spite of (不管) its religious origins.
Festivals are becoming more and more commercial (商业的) with businesses taking advantage of (利用) the celebrations.
Festivals reflect (反映) peoples wishes, beliefs (信念), faiths and attitudes towards (对……的态度) life. They are occasions (时候) that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while (一会儿). You may find that different cultures actually have a lot in common (共同之处) after all.
课前听写备用
课前听写一
Ⅰ.写出下列英语单词的汉语意思
1.march vi. & n.
2.carnival n.
3.costume n.
4.make⁃up n.
5.lantern n.
6.congratulate v.
7.congratulation n.
Ⅱ.写出下列短语
1. 猜谜语
2.