内容正文:
Unit 1 Festivals Around the World
Listening and Speaking
助你学习
随堂演练
学习目标:
1.能识别节日相关的信息;
2.能在节日邀请中使用恰当语言邀请外国友人参加我国的节日庆祝活动;
3.能描述自己的节庆计划并书面介绍节庆文化;
4.能以包容的眼光看待其它国家不同的节庆方式。
知识梳理
重点词汇
festival n.节日 sign n.标志;标记 celebrate vt.庆祝 reunion n.团圆 lunar adj.农历的 bright adj.明亮的 symbol n.象征 harvest n.收获 appreciate vt.欣赏 receive v.收到;接到 craft n.手艺;工艺 snack n.点心;小吃 traditional adj.传统的 mean v.意味着 decorate v.装饰;点缀 express v.表达 expect v.期待;期盼 nowadays n.现在;现今 mark v.做记号;标示 performance n.表演 playful adj.打闹的;嬉戏的 similar adj.相似的;类似的
知识梳理
重点短语
plan to do sth.计划做某事
get together 聚会
be similar to...与……相似
fill...with...把……装满……
for example 例如 prepare sth. for sb.为某人准备某物
date back to 追溯到 prefer doing sth. 更喜欢做某事
decorate...with... 用……装饰 in addition to除……以外(还)
range from...to...(范围)从……到……
in a playful manner开玩笑地方式
would like to do想要做某事
vary from...to...从……到……各不相同
invite sb. to do sth.邀请某人去做事情
知识梳理
交际用语
A:Hey.I plan to celebrate...Would you like to come?
B:Great! When is the festival?
A:It falls on...
B:How do you celebrate this big day?
A:There're a lot of activities to celebrate it. What I love most is...
B:That's so nice.I am so happy to receive your invitation.
知识梳理
语法
非谓语动词作宾语
写作
1.能使用恰当的词汇与句型完成节日介绍;
2.能书写节日邀请函。
一、重点单词
1.festival n.节日
[原文再现]
This is an important festival for family members to get together in China.(教材P3)
这是中国家庭成员聚会的一个重要节日。
[归纳拓展]
(1)中国常见节日表达:
the Spring Festival 春节
the Lantern Festival元宵节
the Dragon Boat Festival端午节
Mid-Autumn Day中秋节
New Year's Day新年(元旦)
Tomb-Sweeping Day清明节
Double Seventh Day七夕
Double Ninth Day重阳节
Spirit Festival中元节
Water-Splashing Festival 泼水节
(2)西方常见节日表达:
Christmas Day圣诞节
Thanksgiving Day 感恩节
Halloween 万圣节
Easter 复活节
Songkran宋干节(泰国节日);泼水节(傣族)
注意:
(1)Mother's Day 母亲节,Father's Day 父亲节,Valentine's Day情人节等节日名称中用于所有格的名词一般是用单数。
(2)在Teachers' Day 教师节,Children's Day 六一儿童节,Women's Day妇女节等节日名称中用于所有格的名词一般是用复数。
[学以致用]
(1)Christmas Day is one of the most important ________(festival) in the USA.
(2)________ is on the 1st day of the first Chinese lunar month.
A.The Spring Festival
B.The Lantern Festival
C.New Year's Day
D.Spirit Festival
答案:(1)festivals (2)A
2.appreciate v.欣赏
[原文再现]
All family members will get together on this day to enjoy a big dinner, then appreciate the brightness of the full moon outdoors.(教材P160听力)
这一天,所有的家人都会聚在一起吃一顿丰盛的晚餐,然后在户外欣赏满月的明亮。
[归纳拓展]
(1)appreciate 意为“欣赏;感激”时,后面可以接名词、代词、动名词等作宾语,但不能接不定式。其后只能接“事”作宾语,而不能接“人”作宾语。
I appreciate being given this opportunity. 非常感谢给了我这个机会。
正:We appreciate your help.我们感谢你的帮助。
误:We appreciate you for your help.
(2)appreciation n.欣赏;感激
I would like to express my appreciation for your help.我想对你的帮助表示感谢。
[学以致用]
(1)I really appreciate ________ time to relax with on this nice island.
A.to have had time
B.having time
C.to have time
D.to having time
(2)Thanksgiving Day offers us an opportunity to express ________ (appreciate) to our family, friends and even strangers.
答案:(1)B (2)appreciation
3.invitation n.邀请;请帖
[原文再现]
Today I received an invitation from my Chinese friend Li Fei.(教材P3)
今天,我收到了我的中国朋友李飞的邀请。
[归纳拓展]
(1)an invitation letter 一封邀请信
She was excited when she got an invitation letter to her best friend's birthday party.当她收到一封参加她最好的朋友生日派对的邀请函时,她很兴奋。
(2)invite v.邀请
invite sb. to do sth. 邀请某人做某事
invite sb. to... 邀请某人去……
They have invited me to go to Paris with them. 他们邀请我和他们一同去巴黎。
He invites me to dinner tomorrow.
他请我明天共进晚餐。
[学以致用]
(1)He accepted the ________ (invite) on behalf of the whole class.
(2)She was very happy because her best friend ________ her ________ the concert.
A.invited; to
B.asked; to
C.asked; for
D.invited; for
(3)They often ________ their neighbors ________ have dinner with them on weekends.
A.ask; for
B.invite; to
C.tell; with
D.talk; to
答案:(1)invitation (2)A (3)B
4.celebrate v.庆祝
[原文再现]
She invites me to celebrate the MidAutumn Festival with her family.(教材P3)
她邀请我跟她家人共度仲秋节。
[归纳拓展]
celebration n.庆祝;庆祝活动
in celebration of...为了庆祝……
hold a celebration 举行庆典
The party was in celebration of parents' silver wedding.
聚会是为了庆祝父母的银婚。
[学以致用]
(1)The Dragon Boat Festival is ________(celebrate) on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.
(2)They set off fireworks in celebration ________ the New Year.
(3)We held a big ________(celebrate) for our team's victory.
答案:(1)celebrated (2)of (3)celebration
5.receive v. 收到; 接待
[原文再现]
As a big fan of Chinese culture, I am so happy to receive your invitation.(教材P4)
作为中国文化的忠实粉丝,我很高兴收到您的邀请。
[辨析] receive与accept
(1)receive通常指客观上的“收到”或“接到”;accept通常指主观上(愿意)“接受”。
She received his present, but she didn't accept it. 她收到了他的礼物,但是没有接受。
(2)表示“接见”、“接待”时,要用receive而不用accept;接受教育是receive an education。
He received a good education.
他接受了良好的教育。
[学以致用]
(1)Monica ________ a new phone from one of her friends,but she didn't ________ it because it was too expensive.
A.received; accept
B.accepted; receive
C.accepted; accept
D.received; receive
(2)She ________(receive)a lot of money last night. She was happy.
答案:(1)A (2)received
二、重点短语
1.get together 聚会,聚集
[原文再现]
This is an important festival for family members to get together in China.(教材P3)
这是中国家庭成员聚会的一个重要节日。
[归纳拓展]
(1)gettogether n.(非正式的)会议;聚会
It's a moment we have a gettogether.
这是我们聚在一起的时刻。
(2)together with 和……一起,当together with连接两个词作主语时,谓语动词要与together with前的单词保持一致,即就远原则。
The teacher, together with the students, is cleaning the classroom.老师和学生们一起在打扫教室。
[学以致用]
(1)The family always ________ on New Year's Eve to celebrate the holiday.
A.gets together
B.gets up
C.gets over
D.gets through
(2)The teacher, ________ several students,________ discussing the problem.
A.together with;is
B.as well as;are
C.and;is
D.along with;are
答案:(1)A (2)A
2.be similar to 与……相似
[原文再现]
It also celebrates the annual harvest since it is harvest time, which is similar to Thanksgiving Day in my country.(教材P3)
鉴于这是一个收获的季节,就跟我国的感恩节一样,它也是庆祝每年的收获。
[归纳拓展]
(1)similar adj.类似的
The two brothers are similar in appearance but different in character.这两兄弟外貌相似,但性格不同。
(2)similarly adv.相似地;类似地
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers.
夫妇俩在各自所选择的事业上都很成功。
[学以致用]
(1)My eating habit ________ Jack's.We both like noodles for lunch.
A.is similar to
B.is good at
C.is different from
D.is up to
(2)We have very ________ (similarly) interests.
答案:(1)A (2)similar
3.be known as 作为……而出名
[原文再现]
It's a reunion time for families and also known as the Festival of Reunion.(教材P3听力)
这是一个家庭团聚的时刻,也被称为团聚节。
[归纳拓展]
known adj.大家知道的;知名的
He is a known expert in this field.他是这个领域内知名的专家。
[辨析] be known for; be known as与be known to
be known for因……而出名(以某种知识技能,作品或特征而出名或是某地以某种特产或特征出名)
be known as作为……而著名(后接身份、职业、用途等)
be known to 被……所熟知
Beijing is known for many places of interest.
北京以许多名胜古迹而著称。
He is known as a professional doctor.
他作为一个专业的医生而出名。
Zhong Nanshang is known to the people all over the world.
钟南山被全世界的人所熟知。
注意:“wellknown”“known”和“famous”都有“出名的”“著名的”意思,在很多情况下这三个词可以互换使用。
[学以致用]
(1)Lu Xun is famous ________ his books. He is known ________ a writer.
A.as; for
B.as; as
C.for; as
D.for; for
(2)It is well known ________ all people that Beijing is known ________the capital of China.
A.to; as
B.to; for
C.for; as
D.for; for
答案:(1)C (2)A
三、重点句型
1.I plan to go back home and celebrate a festival with my family. (教材P4)
我计划回家跟家人一起庆祝节日。
[句型解析]
sb.plan to do sth.某人计划做某事,动词不定式作宾语
[归纳拓展]
plan n.& v.计划
make a plan 制定计划
The government plans to create more jobs for young people.
政府计划为年轻人创造更多的就业机会。
We need to make a plan for our vacation.我们需要为我们的假期制定一个计划。
[学以致用]
(1)They plan ________ a party to celebrate her birthday after three.
A.to hold
B.holding
C.held
D.hold
(2)Students should make ________(plan)to review their lessons before the exams.
答案:(1)A (2)plans
2.Would you like to come?你愿意来吗?(教材P4)
[句型解析]
Would you like to do...?你愿意做某事吗?
[归纳拓展]
(1)Would you like...? 意为“你想要……吗?”用来礼貌地询问对方的意愿,或委婉地提出请求、建议或者陈述个人的想法。后可接名词、代词或to do不定式。
(2)肯定回答常用:OK./ Great./Sure./Yes, I'd like to. /Yes, I'd love to. /That's a good idea./Why not?
(3)否定回答常用:No, thanks./ Sorry,I'm afraid not./I'd love to, but...
—Would you like some bread?你想要点面包吗?
—Yes,please./No,thanks.是的,请来些吧/不,谢谢。
—Would you like to go shopping with me?你想和我一起去购物吗?
—Sorry, I'm afraid not. 对不起,我恐怕不能去。
[学以致用]
(1)—Would you like to go shopping this afternoon?
—________.But I'll help with the housework.
A.Good idea
B.No problem
C.I'd love to
D.That's OK
(2)—________ to cook with me?
—Thanks. That would be fine.
A.How about
B.What about
C.Would you like
D.Could you please
答案:(1)C (2)C
3.Sounds similar to Christmas in my country.(教材P4)
听起来与我们国家的圣诞节很相似。
[句型解析]
Sounds similar to是一个常用的表达,意为“听起来与……相似”
[归纳拓展]
(1)sound v.发出声音;响
The alarm clock sounded at 6 o'clock this morning.今天早上6点钟闹钟响了。
(2)sound n. 声音;响声,指任何可以听到的声响,包括人或动物发出的声音、物体产生的声音等。
We heard the sound of a car engine in the distance.我们听到远处有汽车引擎的声音。
[辨析]sound与sound like
It sounds like a wonderful idea to me.
sound
作系动词时,表示“听起来……”,后面一般接形容词。
sound like
短语,意为“听起来像……”,后面接名词,还可以接that从句。
听起来这个主意很不错。
—Shall we go for a picnic?——我们去野餐好吗?
—Sounds great.——听起来不错。
[学以致用]
(1)That music sounds very ________(well).
(2)Her voice ________ sweet. It ________ a bird.
A.sounds; sounds like
B.sounds like; sounds
C.sound; sound like
D.sounds; sounds
答案:(1)good (2)A
4.As a big fan of Chinese culture,I am so happy to receive your
invitation.(教材P4)
作为中国文化的忠实爱好者,真的很开心您能邀请我。
[句型解析]
be happy to do意为“因为做某事而感到开心、高兴”,其中“to do” 部分就是原因状语,说明了产生“happy”这一情绪的原因。
[归纳拓展]
动词不定式结构常跟在一些作表语的形容词(happy/afraid/sorry等)后作原因状语。
I'm sorry to hear that.
听说那件事我很难过。
[学以致用]
(1)I am sorry ________ you, but where is the post office?
A.trouble
B.troubling
C.to trouble
D.trouble
(2)I am happy ________out the winners of the competition.
A.to read
B.read
C.reads
D.reading
答案:(1)C (2)A
一、重点单词
1.festival n.________________
2.________________ n.标志;标记
3.celebrate vt.________________→n. ________________
4.______________ adj.明亮的→adv. ______________→n. _____________
5.symbol n.________________
6.similar adj. ________________→adv. ________________
7.appreciate vt. ________________→n. ________________
8.________________ v.收到;接到
答案:1.节日 2.sign 3.庆祝;celebration 4.bright; brightly; brightness 5.象征 6.相似的,类似的;similarly 7.欣赏;appreciation
8.receive
二、重点短语
1.would like to do ________________
2.be similar to...________________
3.a symbol of ________________
4.________________计划做某事
5.________________团聚
6.________________邀请某人去做事情
答案:1.想要做某事 2.与……相似 3.……的象征
4.plan to do sth. 5.get together 6.invite sb. to do sth.
三、根据情景内容补全对话
(A is talking with B, a British exchange student.)
A:Hello, B! Are you 1.________this Thursday?
B:Yes! 2.________ up?
A:It's our Duanwu Festival. It falls on the 5th day of the 5th month in the Chinese lunar calendar. We'll have a celebration. 3.________ you like to come?
B:Great, I'd love to! Anything special about the festival?
A:We eat a special kind of food zongzi. We have dragon boat races too.
B:4.________ wonderful! I can't wait for it. I've never watched such races.
A:That's a deal! Let's meet at the school gate at 9 a.m. that day.
B:OK! By the 5.________, what's the festival for?
A:To remember Qu Yuan, a great poet in Chinese history. I'll tell you more that day.
B:OK! See you then.
答案:1.free 2.What's 3.Would 4.Sounds 5.way
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