Unit 1 Lesson 6课件 2025-2026学年冀教版英语八年级下册

Lesson 6 Understanding cultures Unit 1 Spring is coming! 23021 能够读懂文章,了解24节气的来源及春天的节气。 能够描述其他季节的节气。 能够了解其他国家如何庆祝自然周期和季节变化。 学习目标 1 2 3 23021 Lead in What do you know about the 24 solar terms? More than 2,000 years ago,ancient Chinese people created an overall framework to mark the annual passage of time,based on observations of the sun's motion,called "The 24 Solar Terms" 23021 新课讲授 Reading The 24 solar terms reflect the wisdom of our ancestors. They help us understand how nature changes throughout the year. Our ancestors observed nature and created the Chinese lunar calendar to guide farming and daily life. There are several solar terms for the spring season. They tell us about the coming of this beautiful season. Start of Spring It usually falls around February 4 or 5 and marks the beginning of spring. The weather starts to get warmer and we can see new plants grow and animals become active after a long winter. Rain Water It arrives around February 19 or 20. It reminds us of the increase in rainfall as the weather gets warmer. Jingzhe (Awakening of Insects) It usually takes place around March 5 or 6. Jingzhe tells us that insects are coming out of hibernation. We might hear more birds singing and see butterflies and bees buzzing around. 23021 Spring Equinox It comes around March 20 or 21, when the length of the day is nearly equal to that of the night. Qingming (Clear and Bright) It usually falls around April 4 or 5. Qingming is a time when people honour their ancestors. It’s also a time to enjoy outdoor activities and the beauty of spring. Grain Rain It occurs around April 19 or 20. Farmers sow seeds during this time, and the rain nourishes the soil to make sure the farmers have a good harvest in the future. These solar terms teach us how to follow the seasons and make the best of them. They show us the relationship between humans and nature and call upon us to respect the world around us. 23021 Read the passage and answer the questions. A What are the 24 solar terms for? B What’s the difference between Rain Water and Grain Rain? C What else do we call Qingming? The 24 solar terms help us understand how nature changes throughout the year and guide farming and daily life. Rain Water arrives around February 19 or 20, reminding us of the increase in rainfall as the weather gets warmer. Grain Rain occurs around April 19 or 20. Farmers sow seeds then, and the rain nourishes the soil for a good harvest. Qingming is also called “Clear and Bright ”or “Tomb-sweeping Day”. 23021 Read this passage again and fill in the table. Solar term Chinese name Date Meaning Start of Spring Rain Water Jingzhe around February 4 or 5 立春 雨水 惊蛰 around February 19 or 20 around March 5 or 6 The beginning of spring. The increase in rainfall as the weather gets warmer. The awakening of insects. 23021 Solar term Chinese name Date Meaning Spring Equinox Qingming Grain Rain 春分 清明 谷雨 around March 20 or 21 around April 4 or 5 around April 19 or 20 The length of the day is nearly equal to that of the night. A time when people honour their ancestors, and also a time to enjoy outdoor activities and the beauty of spring. Farmers sow seeds during this time, and the rain nourishes the soil to make sure the farmers have a good harvest in the future. 23021 Do you know other solar terms? Share one or two with your classmates. It falls/occurs/takes place around... It tells us/It means... People... during this time. Sharing 23021 夏季节气(Summer Solar Terms) 立夏 Start of Summer 小满 Grain Buds 芒种 Grain in Ear 夏至 Summer Solstice 小暑 Minor Heat 大暑 Major Heat 冬季节气(Winter Solar Terms) 立冬 Start of Winter 小雪 Minor Snow 大雪 Major Snow 冬至 Winter Solstice 小寒 Minor Cold 大寒 Major Cold 秋季节气(Autumn Solar Terms) 立秋 Start of Autumn 处暑 End of Heat 白露 White Dew 秋分 Autumn Equinox 寒露 Cold Dew 霜降 Frost's Descent 23021 A _ is the coldest time of the year. B _ is the shortest day of the year, bringing with it the longest night. C _ is a time for remembering and honouring ancestors, as well as enjoying the beauty of nature. D _ represents the hottest day of summer. How much do you know about the 24 solar terms? Write down the names. Qingming Great Heat Great Cold Winter Solstice Great Cold Winter Solstice Qingming Great Heat Writing 23021 Do you know how other countries celebrate natural cycles and seasonal changes? Search the internet and share your ideas with your partner. Search and share 23021 I can describe weather and scenes in spring: • It can be cold and snowy or warm and sunny. • Spring is short in many places around the world. I can talk about different spring activities: • I learned to plant trees when I visited my uncle last spring. • It is the best season for going out. We are going to... I can use adverbial clauses for a description: • While the sun is shining, the temperature remains pleasant. • Because the weather is spring-like, you can find hundreds of beautiful flowers and trees all year round. I can talk about Chinese solar terms: • These solar terms help us understand how nature changes throughout the year. • Improvement needed: Self-check 23021 Enjoyment Hills, loud with new water, Running swiftly under ice As clear as glass. Flowers, tiny, brave and Bright in the old snow. Trees, smelling fresh with life. Leaves opening slowly Under the pale blue sky. The sun, warm and golden, Softly kissing the earth. Fun Time 23021 1. The 24 solar terms reflect the wisdom of our ancestors. Language points reflect /r flekt/ v. 反射;映照;反映;思考,反思 用法:动词,及物动词或不及物动词。 固定搭配:reflect on/upon sth. 反思 / 思考某事 reflect sth. in sth. 某物倒映在某物中 派生词:reflection /r flek n/ 反射;倒影;反思 e.g. We should reflect on our mistakes. The lake reflects the blue sky. 23021 wisdom / w zd m/ n. 智慧;才智 用法:名词,不可数名词。用 much/great/deep /a little修饰。 固定搭配:a man/woman of wisdom 有智慧的人 great/deep wisdom 渊博的智慧 派生词:形容词 wise ,副词 wisely。 e.g. Wisdom is more valuable than gold. He has great wisdom. Experience is a symbol of wisdom 23021 2. It usually falls around February 4 or 5 and marks the beginning of spring. mark the beginning of... 标志着……的开始 e.g. The first light of dawn marked the beginning of another busy day in the city. 黎明的第一缕曙光标志着城市又一个忙碌一天的开始。 23021 become /b k m/v. 变得…… 用法:及物动词 / 不及物动词原形:become过去式:became 过去分词:become 单词 用法特点 become 侧重身份、职业的变化,或逐渐变成某种状态,较正式 get 口语化,后接形容词,侧重变化快、时间短 turn 后接形容词表 “突然变化”;后接职业名词不加冠词 grow 侧重 “逐渐变化” 的过程 3. The weather starts to get warmer and we can see new plants grow and animals become active after a long winter. 23021 4. It reminds us of the increase in rainfall as the weather gets warmer. remind sb. of ...提醒某人…… e.g. The old photo reminds us of our trip to the mountains. 这张老照片让我们想起去山里的旅行。 “as the weather gets warmer”为as引导时间状语从句。 e.g. As time goes on, he understands more. 随着时间推移,他理解得更多了。 23021 5. It usually takes place around March 5 or 6. 辨析:take place 与happen take place 强调“(有计划、有安排地) 发生”,主语通常是“事件、活动、会议”等,这些事件是人为提前规划好的。 happen 强调“(偶然、意外地) 发生”,主语通常是“事故、意外、不期而遇的事”等,这些事件往往没有提前计划,是突然出现的。 e.g. The sports festival takes place every year in October. 体育节每年十月举行。 A car accident happened at the crossing just now. 刚才十字路口发生了一起车祸。 23021 6. We might hear more birds singing and see butterflies and bees buzzing around. might aux. 可能;也许,表示某事发生的可能性,同义词为may “可能”,但语气比may 更弱。 might 也可作为情态动词may 的过去式。 e.g. He might come late tomorrow. The traffic is too heavy. 明天他可能会晚到,交通太拥挤了。 If I had time, I might go to the party. 如果我有时间,我也许会去参加聚会。 23021 7. Qingming is a time when people honour their ancestors. “when people honour their ancestors”为定语从句,修饰先行词“time”。 honour 的一词多义: (1) v. 尊敬;尊重;给予表扬。honour sb. with sth. 用某物向某人致敬 (2) n. 荣誉;荣幸。It’s an honour to do sth. 很荣幸做某事。have the honour of doing sth. 有幸做某事 (3) n. 尊敬;尊重。in honour of sb. = in sb.’s honour 为了纪念某人;为了向某人表示敬意 23021 e.g. The students all honour their teachers for their selfless teaching. 学生们都因老师的无私教学而尊敬他们。 It’s an honour to represent our school in the competition. 很荣幸能代表我们学校参加比赛。 We should show honour to our parents and teachers. 我们应该尊敬我们的父母和老师。 A statue was built in honour of the hero. 为了纪念这位英雄,人们建了一座雕像。 23021 8. It occurs around April 19 or 20. occur / k (r)/ v. 发生;出现 用法:动词,原形occur 过去式 occurred 过去分词 occurred 现在分词occurring 固定搭配:It occurs to sb. that... 某人突然想到…… It occurs to sb. to do sth. 某人突然想到去做某事 e.g. Traffic accidents often occur in this area. It occurred to me that I had left my keys at home. 23021 9. Farmers sow seeds during this time, and the rain nourishes the soil to make sure the farmers have a good harvest in the future. make sure 意为“确保,确信”,后接of + 名词/代词/ 动名词、动词不定式或宾语从句作宾语。 e.g. Make sure the door is closed before you leave. 确保你离开前把门关好。 Make sure to call her when you arrive. 你到达时确保给她打电话。 He made sure that everything was ready before he left. 他离开前确信一切都准备好了。 23021 10. These solar terms teach us how to follow the seasons and make the best of them. make the best of 充分利用;尽力而为 e.g. We should make the best of our opportunities to speak English. 我们应该尽量利用机会讲英语。 11. They show us the relationship between humans and nature and call upon us to respect the world around us. call upon sb. to do sth. 呼吁某人做某事 e.g. We should call upon everyone to take action to protect our planet for future generations. 我们应当号召每个人采取行动,为子孙后代保护地球。 23021 根据句意进行填空 1. The 24 solar terms show the w_ of our ancestors. 2. Start of Spring usually f_ around February 4 or 5, marking the beginning of spring. 3. Rain Water r_ us that rainfall increases as the weather gets warmer. 4. Spring Equinox comes around March 20 or 21, when day and night are nearly e_ in length. 当堂检测 isdom alls eminds qual 23021 5. On Qingming, people h_ their ancestors and enjoy outdoor activities. 6. Grain Rain o_ around April 19 or 20, and farmers sow seeds during this time. 7. These solar terms teach us to follow the seasons and r_ the relationship between humans and nature. 8. After a long winter, animals b_ active again in the Start of Spring. 9. Our ancestors created the lunar calendar to g_ farming and daily life. onour ccurs espect ecome uide 23021 Homework 从网上调查其他国家关于天气与人们活动的传统,下节课进行分享。 预习下一课时。 23021 $