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选择性必修第一册重庆大学版
【写作专版】
U3:节日文化对比
写作专版
【U3写作精讲】对比不同文化中的节日差
异及文化内涵
重庆大学版·高中英语选择性必修第一册
话题解读
本话题是重庆大学版高中英语选择性必修第一册Unit3的重点写作内容。常考题目有“Compare
festivals in different cultures and their cultural connotations”等,核心考察学生对不同文化节日差异及
内涵的对比分析与跨文化表达能力。该话题在高中英语写作中多以议论文形式出现,是选择性必修
学段期中、期末的常见话题。
核心词汇和短语
一、核心难点词汇(12个)
celebration
I selr brerfn/
含义:庆祝
搭配:festival celebration节日庆祝;public celebration公共庆典
custom
/kstam/
含义:习俗
搭配:local custom当地习俗:traditional custom传统习俗
symbol /'smbl/
含义:象征
搭配:cultural symbol文化象征;symbol of peace和平象征
heritage
/'heritid3/
含义:遗产
搭配:cultural heritage文化遗产;world heritage世界遗产
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选择性必修第一册重庆大学版
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ritual
/'ritfual/
含义:仪式
搭配:religious ritual宗教仪式;traditional ritual传统仪式
significance
/sIg 'nftkans/
含义:意义
搭配:historical significance历史意义;cultural significance文化意义
unique
jiu 'ni:k/
含义:独特的
搭配:unique tradition独特传统:unique cultural feature独特文化特征
traditional /tra 'difanl/
含义:传统的
搭配:traditional festival传统节日;traditional food传统食物
religious /n ldsas/
含义:宗教的
搭配:religious belief宗教信仰;religious ceremony宗教仪式
cultural /kdltfaral/
含义:文化的
搭配:cultural difference文化差异;cultural exchange文化交流
reflect
Ir flekt/
含义:反映
搭配:reflect values反映价值观:reflect traditions反映传统
represent /repri'zent/
含义:代表
搭配:represent culture代表文化;represent history代表历史
二、常用短语(12个)
cultural differences
含义:文化差异
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选择性必修第一册重庆大学版
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U3:节日文化对比
搭配:understand cultural differences理解文化差异;respect cultural differences尊重文化差异
festive atmosphere/∥
含义:节日气氛
搭配:create festive atmosphere营造节日气氛;enjoy festive atmosphere享受节日气氛
tr aditional customs
含义:传统习俗
搭配:follow traditional customs遵循传统习俗:preserve ti女aditional customs保护传统习俗
family reunion∥
含义:家庭团聚
搭配:family reunion dinner团圆饭;importance of family reunion家庭团聚的重要性
religious beliefs
/
含义:宗教信仰
搭配:respect religious beliefs尊重宗教信仰;different religious beliefs不同宗教信仰
cultural heritage∥
含义:文化遗产
搭配:protect cuturl heritage保护文化遗产;rich cultural heritage丰富的文化遗产
in memory of
么
含义:为纪念
搭配:in memory of ancestors纪念祖先;in memory of historical events纪念历史事件
dress up
含义:盛装打扮
搭配:dress up for festivals为节日盛装打扮:dress up in costumes穿戏服打扮
exchange gifts
含义:交换礼物
搭配:exchange gifts with friends与朋友交换礼物;custom of exchanging gifts交换礼物的习俗
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decorate with∥
含义:用…装饰
搭配:decorate with lanterns用灯笼装饰;decorate with flowers用鲜花装饰
cultur al exchange
含义:文化交流
搭配:promote cultural exchange促进文化交流;international cultural exchange国际文化交流
symbolize good luck∥
含义:象征好运
搭配:symbolize good luck and fortune象征好运和财富;red color symbolizes good luck红色象征
好运
高级句型
Chinese people prefer to have family reunion dinners during the Spring Festival rather than
celebrate it alone
中文意思:中国人宁愿在春节期间吃团圆饭,也不愿独自庆祝。
模板亮点:Prefer to do sth.rather than do sth.结构表达偏好选择
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Not only do festivals reflect cultural heritage,but also they represent unique traditional customs.
中文意思:节日不仅反映文化遗产,而且代表独特的传统习俗。
模板亮点:Not only.…but also.结构强调双重特质
It is significant for people around the world to understand cultural differences through festivals
中文意思:对世界各地的人们来说,通过节日理解文化差异是很重要的。
模板亮点:Itis+adj.+for sb.+to do sth.结构评价行为
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The reason why Christmas is popular globally is that it symbolizes love and peace across different
cultures.
中文意思:圣诞节在全球流行的原因是它象征着跨越不同文化的爱与和平。
模板亮点:The reason why...is that.结构解释原因
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选择性必修第一册重庆大学版
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Compared with Western festivals,Chinese festivals pay more attention to family reunion and
respecting ancestors.
中文意思:与西方节日相比,中国节日更注重家庭团聚和尊重祖先。
模板亮点:Compared with..结构进行对比
What I like most is the festive atmosphere when people dress up and exchange gifts during
Halloween
中文意思:我最喜欢的是万圣节期间人们盛装打扮并交换礼物时的节日气氛。
模板亮点:What I like most is..结构表达最高偏好
Although Dragon Boat Festival and Thanksgiving have different origins,they both highlight the
importance of family and gratitude.
中文意思:尽管端午节和感恩节起源不同,但它们都强调家庭和感恩的重要性。
模板亮点:Although/Though.结构表达让步关系
Different Cultural Festivals:Differences and Connotations
Festivals are an important part of cultural heritage,reflecting unique traditions and values across the
world.Let's explore some interesting cultural differences through two popular festivals:the Chinese
Spring Festival and Western Christmas.
Compared with Christmas,the Spring Festival places more emphasis on family reunion.Chinese people
prefer to travel long distances to have family reunion dinners rather than celebrate alone.During this time,
people decorate their houses with red lanterns and couplets,which symbolize good luck.The reason why
the Spring Festival is cherished is that it strengthens family bonds and honors traditional customs.
On the other hand,Christmas is widely celebrated with religious beliefs and a joyful festive atmosphere.
People dress up as Santa Claus,exchange gifts,and decorate Christmas trees with lights and ornaments.
Not only does Christmas bring happiness to children,but also it promotes cultural exchange between
different countries.What I like most is the warm feeling when families gather to sing carols and share
stories.
Although Spring Festival and Christmas have different origins,they both hold great significance for peo-
ple.It is important for us to respect these cultural differences and learn from each other.Byunderstanding
festivals,we can better appreciate the diversity of world cultures and build stronger connections across
nations.
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