Unit 2 Let's Celebrate! Starting out 课件-2024-2025学年高一英语外研版（2019）必修第二册

Unit 2 Let's celebrate! Period 1 Starting out Get to know a famous novelist and figure out the reason for writing these letters. 1. Learn the basic elements of a book review by analyzing the structure of the passage. 2. Understand the meaning of festivals by further thinking of the title. To write a letter to recommend the book. Fast reading Detailed reading writing time: recommendation letter Understanding ideas▼ Learning Objectives Challenging goal Basic goal Extended goal the changing seasons to express ink.It is time ler the cherrV trees and admire ound. he Rose Festival Traditionally,the that follows,rose growers sing and ected every year to represent .At that time of year,the ity in Chinese culture.That's eunions.They gather with full moon at night. e elebrating h he parade he rs Mid-Autumn DapDin China is alsoknown a moon is at its roundest and brightest, maki why people in China regard the day as an d their families and eat mooncakes while enjc After Midwinter,the days start getting longer,and people celebrat the New Yea> When the clocks in different countries reach midnight,the celebrations may vary,but they all mean one thing-good luck for the four seasons ahead. 1.What festivals are metioned in the video? 2.Why do people celebrate these festivals? Seasonal Celebrations winter festival of its kind,it presents various colourfully from ice and snow.Each year up to 15 million visitors in this magical world of ice. Winter is just right forche Harbin International Ice and Snow FestivaDThe world's biggest lit sculptures and buildings made come to join the"cool"celebrations Throughout the year,people their appreciation of nature. around the w ② celebrate approachd ne spring As Throughout the year,people around the world celebrate the changing seasons to express their appreciation of nature. As spring approaches,the whole of Japan turns a shade of pink.It is time for"hanami", which in English means"flower viewing".People picnic under the cherry trees and admire the blossoms for the few short days before they fall to the ground. In Bulgaria,people welcome summer by celebrating the Rose Festival.Traditionally,the festival begins with rose picking.During the parade that follows,rose growers sing and dance to express their joy at the harvest.A“Rose Queen”is selected every year to represent the unique beauty of these fragrant flowers. Mid-Autumn Day in China is also known as the Moon Festival.At that time of year,the moon is at its roundest and brightest,making it a symbol of unity in Chinese culture.That's why people in China regard the day as an occasion for family reunions.They gather with their families and eat mooncakes while enjoying the sight of the full moon at night. Winter is just right for the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival.The world'sbiggest winter festival of its kind,it presents various colourfully lit sculptures and buildings made from ice and snow.Each year up to 15 million visitors come to join the"cool"celebrations in this magical world of ice. After Midwinter,the days start getting longer,and people celebrate the New Year.When the clocks in different countries reach midnight,the celebrations may vary,but they all mean one thing-good luck for the four seasons ahead. Activity 2 Read the 4 festival descriptions on page13 and tell why people celebrate them? ● is to celebrate the harvest. ● is to celebrate a season. ● is to honour an event. Dragon Boat Festral cclebrabons ok pbce in Chin on the fi day of the f lunur monch The r hedd inmemony ot Qu Yuan.apoeE nd tatesmun Anclent Chinatwas the fin mditioniChinete lestvalsdded toUNESCO st of ntangble Cuiurl Heritare Thanksgiving is celebrated mainly in North America,in October or November.Traditionally,it was a chance to givethanks for agood harvest.Now. it is also a time for families to get together for abig dinner May Day s a festal to celebrate thestart of summer,with celebrations held across Europe andin parts of North America People prepare decorations with flowers and dancearound maypoles. Freedom Day is held every year on 27April to celebrate South Afric's first fully-participared elections in 1994,in which everyone was allowed to vote regardless of skin colour.It celebrates the end of racial inequaliry in the country .° is to honour a person. is to celebrate the harvest. is to celebrate a season. is to celebrate an event. ● is to honour a person. May Day Dragon Boat Festival Read the 4 festival descriptions on page13 and tell why people celebrate them? Thanksgiving Day Freedom Day Dragon Boat Festival celebrations take place in China on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. They are held in memory of Qu Yuan,apoet and statesman in Ancient China.It was the first traditional Chinese festival added to UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. statesman:an important and experienced politician, especially one who is widely known and respected. Educational,Scientific,Cultural Qrganization 联合国教科文组织 UNITED NATIONS Cultural Heritage Traditional Music Endangered language Living human treasures museums places of interest Intangible (Non-material) Tangible (Material) Oral heritage 眼 图mmmahgiemm Thanksgiving is celebrated mainly in North America,in October or November. Traditionally, it was a chance to give thanks for a good harvest.Now, it is also a time for families to get together for a big dinner. MayDay is a festival to celebrate the start of summer, with celebrations held across Europe and in parts of North America.People prepare decorations with flowers and dance around maypoles. maypole:decorated pole that people dance round in ceremonies on May Day Freedom Day is held every year on 27 April to celebrate South Africa's fisrt fully- participated elections in 1994, in which everyone was allowed to vote regardless of skin colour.It celebrates the end of racial inequality in the country. Happy pvdem "For tobefreisnot mereytocast off one's chains,but to lvein away that respects and enhance the freedom of others. NELSON MANDELA What do you know about this festival? Activity 3 Think about the reasons to celebrate festivals. to celebrate the harvest. ·to celebrate a season. to honour an event. to honour a person. ● ... ChristmasDay is the biggest festival in the Western countries. It is usually celebrated on December 25thin honour of the birth of Jesus Christ. Traditionally,people would like to exchange gifts and What do you know about this festival? decorate their homes with Christmas trees. J.R.R.Tol kien(1 89 2-1973)was an English writer, poet and university professor, Occupations J.R.R.Tolkien 1 Have you ever read any of Tolkien's books or 1.Yes,I have.They are fantastic and seen any of the films based on them?What full of imagination. do you think of them? 2 What else do you knowabout Tolkien?Find out more about him and share your research with the dass. J.R.R. TOLKIEN LETTERS FROM FATHER CHRISTMAS Edited by BAILLIE TOLKIEN FRST TIME IN PAPERBACK-AFULL-LENGTH FANTASY Roverandom J.R.R.TOLKIEN EDITED BY CHRISTINA scuLL AND WAYNE G.HAMMOND J.R.R.Tolkien(1892-1973) was an English writer,poet and university professor,best known as theauthor of some of the world's most popular high-fantasy novels. With his limitless imagination,he created new worlds for his readers to explore.His novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings have been made into films. Tmt coweresessuNG CLAsSIC J.R.R. TOLKIEN THE LORD OF THE RINGS 1 Read the introduction to Tolkien and answer the questions. Understanding ideas AnSoevoaw bitos 2 Read the passage and find out what Letters from Father Christmas is about and why Tolkien wrote these letters. J.R.R. TOLKIEN LETTERS FROM FATHER CHRISTMAS Edited by BAILLIE TOLKIEN 1 Many people still remember the magic of Father Christmas from when they were children.As parents,they try to keep that magic alive for their children for as long as they can. 2 That is why Letters from Father Christmas could be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas as a special time of year. The man who wrote these letters is one ofthe most famous names in English literature-J.R.R.Tolkien,author of The Lord of the Rings.The letters were Tolkien's way of keeping Father Christmas alive for his four children,over a period of more than twenty years. 3 Every Christmas,an envelope with a North Pole stamp arrived.It was addressed to Tolkien's children.Who could it be from? The children must have been very excited as they opened it.Inside,they would find a handwritten letter from Father Christmas. The letters were also beautifully illustrated- each must have taken its true author,Tolkien, a long time to complete. 4 The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmas's life and adventures at the North Pole.A regular character in the letters was Polar Bear,who once climbed the North Pole (an actual pole in this case)and fell through the roof of Father Christmas's house.In another letter,Father Christmas complained about how he could not stop his helpers playinggames with the toys instead of wrapping them up. Interestingly,the letters did not c usual warnings to children that tl receive their presents if they were not good. The letters did,however,change as Tolkien's children got older: ….but ifyou find that not many of the things you asked for have come,andnot perhaps quite as many as sometimes,remember that this Christmas all over the world there are a terrible number ofpoor and starving people. 5 Letters from Father Christmas tells us that as well as enjoying the adventures of Father Christmas,Polar Bear and other characters at the North Pole,we can all share the true spirit ofgiving at Christmas time.By expressing love for his children in such a special way, Tolkien may indeed have been the real Father Christmas. lead in the stories in the letters 4 Father the true spirit of giving at Christmas time 2 3 Match the main idea with each paragraph 5 the Real the introduction of the book the letters of the book Christmas 1 the introduction of the book the letters of the book lead in the true spirit of giving at Christmas time Match the main idea with each paragraph 2 3 4 5 Answer questions. 1. What is Letters from Father Christmas about? Letter from Father Christmas is a collection of Tolkien's letters to his four children at Christmas. The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmas 's life and adventures at the North.Pole 2.Why did Tolkien write these letters? he wanted to keep Father Tolkien wrote these letters because Christmas alive for his four children. Which of the sentences best explains the title of the passage? 1.The real Father Christmas was actually Tolkien himself. 2.Tolkien is the real Father Christmas,because he wrote letters using the name"Father Christmas". 3.Tolkien's love and care for his children make him very like Father Christmas. THE REAL Tolkien behaved like Father Christmas. Anyone who is giving is the real Father Christmas. FATHER CHRISTMAS What Moes the"real"imply inhe tite byTolkien. Contents of the letters: They tell wonderfulstories about⁵_ Father Christmas's life and adventures at the North Pole In one letter,Polar Bear⁶ climbed the North Poleand of Father Christmas's house. In another letter,Father Christmas complained about 8 how he could not stop his helpers playing games 4 Complete the notes with expressions from the passaae. Titleof the book: Letters from Father Christmas Author:² J.R.R.Tolkien Background information: Every Christmas,Tolkien's children would get an envelope with³ a North Pole stamp.Inside it,they would find 4 a handwritten letter from Father Christmas i OT Course,the letterswere written with the toys. , fell through the roof (二)评价 "评价"可以是总括全书作鸟瞰式的评述，如金圣叹评《鲁提 辖拳打镇关西》一节中鲁达打店小二一段描写："一路鲁达文 中，皆用'只一掌"、'只一拳'、'只一脚',写鲁达阔绰，打人 亦打得阔绰。"三言二语就点出了《水浒》对鲁达的动作描 写是充分个性化的。"评价"是书评中最重要、最关键的部 分，也是最见功力的部分，从这里可以见出一个人的思想 写简评一般可以有这样三个步骤：介绍--评价--推荐 (一)介绍 "介绍"是指对所评的书的内容作言简意赅的概括叙述，让读者对该书的内容有一个大概的了解。如书评《难忘< 南京情调》》是这样介绍的："《南京情调》收入64篇文章，20世纪上半叶社会各界名流笔底的南京昔日景观，风 土人情，大多风流倜傥见性情；80帧照片，让50年前的古都旧影清晰再现，金陵旧时影像，幅幅沧海桑田显趣味。 这是书评的结尾，有好书与读者共享的意思。如《难忘<南京情调>》是这样写的："南京 文化源远流长，底蕴深厚，值得特别关注。钟情于南京文化的人，即便不到南京，也能 人人 / 声 言 情 调 》 中 休 — 采 南 言 情 调 " 水平、艺术素养、鉴赏能力、语言功夫等等。 ( 三 ) 推 荐 Think &Share 1.Would you like to read the book Letters from Father Christmas?Give your reasons. 2.What is the most special gift you have received from your family?Why is it special to you? $$