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①all around the world世界各地
②range n.一系列;范围、界限 vi.包括;(在一定范围内)变化
range from...to...包括从……到……之间
a wide range of广泛的
③origin n.起源;起因;出身
④such as比如
⑤religion n.宗教;宗教信仰
religious adj.宗教的,笃信宗教的
⑥figure n.人物;数字;身材 vt.认为;认定
⑦charm n.魅力;迷人的特征;咒语
⑧joy n.高兴;喜悦
joyful adj.高兴的;快乐的
⑨gratitude n.感激之情;感谢
⑩harvest n.收获季节;收获;收成 vi.& vt.收割(庄稼);捕猎(动物、鱼)
⑪agricultural adj.农业(劳动/生产)
agriculture n.农业;农艺
⑫crop n.庄稼;作物;一季的收成
⑬gather vi.聚集;集合 vt.聚集,搜集,收割
gather in收获
⑭grateful adj.感激的;表示感谢的
⑮feature vt.以……为特色 n.特色;特征;特点
⑯decorate vt.装饰;装潢
⑰church n.(基督教的)教堂;礼拜堂
⑱get together聚在一起
⑲significant adj.有重大意义的;显著的
play a significant role in在……中扮演重要角色
⑳with the development of随着……的发展
㉑fade vi.& vt.逐渐消失;(使)褪色;(身体)变得虚弱
fade away 逐渐消失;(身体)变得虚弱
㉒typical adj.典型的;有代表性的;平常的
㉓firecracker n.鞭炮;爆竹
㉔evil adj.邪恶的;有害的;罪恶的 n.邪恶;罪恶;恶行
㉕give up摒弃;放弃
㉖in spite of 不管;尽管
㉗commercial adj.商业(化)的;以获利为目的的
commercialise vt.使商业化;利用……牟利
commercialisation n.商业化
㉘take advantage of 利用;欺骗;占……的便宜
㉙medium n.(pl.media)媒介;手段;方法
the media 大众传播媒介
㉚reflect vt.显示;反映;反射
㉛belief n.信仰;信心;信任
㉜faith n.宗教信仰;信任;相信
㉝occasion n.特别的事情(或仪式、庆典);(适当的)机会
㉞have sth in common (兴趣、想法等方面)相同;有相同的特征
㉟after all毕竟;终究
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WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?
Festivals are celebrated all around the world①.They have a wide range② of origins③, such as④ the seasons of the year, religions⑤, famous figures⑥, and important events.Every festival has its different customs and unique charms⑦.[1]However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy⑧, gratitude⑨, love, or peace is common in all festivals.
[1] no matter how引导让步状语从句。
Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest⑩ festival can be found in almost every culture.[2]This important agricultural⑪ festival takes place after all the crops⑫ have been gathered⑬ in. [3]People celebrate to show that they are grateful⑭ for the year's supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime—the Egyptian harvest season.It featured⑮ a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports.Today, in some European countries, people decorate⑯ churches⑰ and town halls with flowers and fruit, and get together⑱ to celebrate over a meal.During the MidAutumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.
[2]after引导时间状语从句。
[3]that引导宾语从句,作show的宾语。
Customs play a significant⑲ role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time.With the development of⑳ 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.Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution.[4]Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.
[4]which引导非限制性定语从句。
Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.[5]Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.
[5]although引导让步状语从句;主句中believe后面是省略了that的宾语从句。
Festivals are an important part of society.They reflect people's wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life.[6]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 to appreciate.[7]And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.
[6]that引导限制性定语从句,修饰occasions。
[7]if引导条件状语从句,主句中that引导宾语从句,作find的宾语。
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我们为什么庆祝节日?
世界各地都庆祝各种节日。节日的起源五花八门,比如时节、宗教、著名人物及重大事件。每个节日都有它不同的风俗和独特的魅力。然而,无论节日多么迥异,世界各地分享快乐、感恩、友爱或和平的精神在所有节日中是一样的。
在所有的传统节日中,丰收节几乎可见于每一种文化之中。这一重要的农耕节日(一般)会在所有农作物收割完毕后举行。人们举行庆祝活动,对这一年收获的食物表达感恩。在古埃及,人们于春季(即埃及的丰收季)庆祝丰收节。庆祝活动主要是游行和丰盛的筵席,载歌载舞,并伴有体育活动。如今,在一些欧洲国家,人们用鲜花和水果装饰教堂和集会大厅,欢聚一堂共享美食,以示庆祝。在中国中秋节期间,家庭成员团聚在一起,共赏明月,品尝美味的月饼。
风俗在节日中扮演重要角色,但有时也随时间而变化。随着现代社会的发展和新思想的传播,有些传统会渐渐消失,而另一些传统则得以建立。中国春节燃放鞭炮以驱鬼神、贺新年这一典型风俗就是一个例子。如今,为了避免空气污染,许多大城市已经摒弃了这一风俗。另一个例子是万圣节,虽然起源于宗教,万圣节渐渐成了孩子们纵情玩乐的一个节日。
商家会利用这些庆祝活动(进行促销),所以节日正变得越来越商业化。在线购物网站和社交媒体应用程序使人们更容易为至亲至爱花更多的钱购买礼物。尽管有人认为节日不应该被商业化,但是也有人认为消费增长有利于(提高)经济和公众幸福感。
节日是社会的一个重要组成部分。它们(节日)反映了人类的愿望、信仰、信念以及对生活的态度。节日是让我们放松心情、享受生活、暂时忘却工作的时刻。节日帮助我们了解我们来自何方、我们是谁、我们应该感恩什么。此外,如果你仔细研究各种节日,你会惊奇地发现不同的文化实际上有很多共同之处。
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