Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and thinking Why do we celebrate festivals 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

UNIT 1 Why do we celebrate festivals? Reading and Thinking 中国风 our school art festival Lead-in Do you know some festivals in our country? 01 02 03 04 Spring Festival Mid-autumn Day Dragon Boat Festival Chinese Valentine's Day Lead-in Do you know some festivals in other countries? 01 02 03 04 Christmas Thanksgiving Day Halloween Valentine's Day Brainstorm: What are the similarities of the different festivals in different countries？ To remind people of family reunion To give hope for the coming new year To remind people of the suffering to the foundation of the nation To be thankful for peaceful life To show love to your beloved person To remind people of giving love Why do we celebrate festivals? Identify the topic sentence of each para. and then summarize. Skimming 1 2 3 4 5 1. What are the different origins for differert festivals? 2. What are the common spirit in all festivals around the world? same the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, important events the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace different _________ festival in every culture Time: __________ Features:① ______ ② __________________________ a parade springtime a great feast with music, dancing and sports. The harvest Features: ①_____________________________. ② get together to ___________________. decorate churches and town halls Ancient Egypt European countries China celebrate over a meal admire the shining moon enjoy delicious mooncakes Time: ____________________ Features: ①____________________ ② _______________________. Mid-Autumn Festival Task2: Read the Para. 2 and fill in the mind map. Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowaday