Unit 2 Travelling Around 课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化-【金版教程】2024-2025学年新教材高中英语必修第一册创新导学案课件PPT（人教版2019）

WELCOME UNIT UNIT 2 TRAVELLING AROUND 课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The oil­paper umbrella, with __1__ history of over 1，000 years in China, used to be a water­proof (防水的) tool for daily use. As a matter of fact, oil­paper umbrellas are not just used __2__ (protect) people from rain or sunlight. They are also works of art with rich cultural meaning. 　Since the oil­paper umbrellas first appeared during the Eastern Han Dynasty, they __3__ (become) very popular among men of letters, who love to write and draw on the umbrella surface to show their painting __4__ (skill) and cultural tastes. 课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化 In the past, __5__ was also a tradition for people who would travel far to take the imperial examinations (科举考试) to bring a red oil­paper umbrella in their backpack. As “backpack” and “giving blessing” share the similar pronunciation in Chinese, bringing an oilpaper umbrella __6__ (symbolize) the blessings for a safe journey and bright future. Moreover, the oil­paper umbrella also stands for __7__ (romance) and faithful love in some minority areas. In some regions __8__ the Yao people live, the umbrella is used as an engagement (订婚) present. Although the red oil­paper umbrella is no longer __9__ (common) used for rainy days, many places around China still keep the tradition of gifting a red oil­paper umbrella in __10__ (celebrate) for birthdays, weddings, newborns, moving houses, and promotions. 课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化 1．________　2.________　3.________　4.________　5.________　 6.________　7.________　8.________9．________　10.________ 答案：1.a　2.to protect　3.have become　4.skills　5.it　6.symbolizes　7.romantic　8.where 9．commonly　10.celebration 答案 课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化 4 Originating in China, the oil－paper umbrella has spread and developed across several Asian countries throughout the years. 油纸伞起源于中国，多年来在几个亚洲国家传播和发展。 课外拓展阅读——用英语传播中国文化 5 R $$