Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking 1.identify the main ideas of paragraphs when analyzing a text; 2. know festivals and why we celebrate them; 3. clarify the structure of the whole passage. Learning objectives 2 Pre-reading Why do we celebrate Spring Festival every year? Are there underlying(深层次的) reasons for the celebration？ Why do we celebrate festivals? Predict: This passage may talk about the _______ for celebrating festivals. reasons 1. Underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea. While-reading 5 Key Words Change Commercial Important All around the world The harvest festival 6 Why do we celebrate festivals? Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Different _________ vs. common _______ customs spirits __________ Festival Harvest ___________ of customs changes Changes of ___________ aims ___________ of festivals importance Ending Body Beginning Different customs vs. Common spirits Different festivals have different customs because _________________________________ seasons religions famous figures important events All festivals share the same spirit: ___________________________________________ they have a range of origins sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace Ancient Egypt Europe China Features: ①___________________ ② get together to ____________________ _________ festival in different culture Time: __________ Features: ① ________ ② _____________________ _________________ a parade a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. The harvest celebrate over a meal Why They are grateful for _____________________ the year’s supply of food Time: ___________________ Features: ①______________ ______________ ② _______________________ Mid-Autumn Festival admire the shining moon enjoy delicious mooncakes springtime Although the spirit is the same, people celebrate with different activities. Example: Harvest Festival decorate churches and town halls 9 Changes of customs The reason why customs(activities) can change is that ______________________________________. Spring festival Halloween lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. its religious origins an exciting festival for children In the past nowadays People’s needs have changed. modern society develop and new ideas spread Changes of aims Aim in the past: sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace Aim at present: __________________ What is the writer’s attitude(态度) towards the commercialization of festivals? Others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness. Some believe festivals should not be commercialised. becoming more and more commercial objective make money Importance of festival Where does the significance of festivals lie in? They reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life; They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while; They help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what we appreciate. spirit How do people celebrate in different countries? commercial value origins Why do we celebrate Spring Festival every year? After reading Today’s festivals have a wide 1._______ of origins, including the seasons of the year, famous 2.________, important events, and religions. The 3.________ festival is one of the most popular festivals and is celebrated in many cultures. Customs play a 4.___________ role in festivals, but they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackers during the Spring Festival, as they can increase air pollution. range figures harvest Complete the following passage using suitable words from the text. Be sure to use the correct forms. significant These days, festivals are becoming more 5.__________, with people spending more money on gifts. Festivals 6._______ people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are 7.________ to spend time with family, and relax and enjoy life. commercial reflect allowed 1. Finish your own mind-map and polish it in class. 2. Write a short speech about“Why do we celebrate the Spring Festival?” Homework 感谢观看 06 2 Read the text and find out the answer to the question in the title. 人民教育电子音像出版社 普通高中教科书 英语 必修 第三册 58957.29 $$