内容正文:
[重难预知]
核心单词
gather typical occasion merry figure grateful
atmosphere absolutely march joy moment respect
congratulation harvest decorate represent horrible agriculture
belief brief range significant faith fancy
核心短语
dress(sb.)up after all range from...to... fade away in spite of
take advantage of have sth. in common to be frank go off except for
set off
单元语法
动词ing形式作表语和定语
重点句型
1.no matter引导的让步状语从句
2.make+形式宾语it+宾语补足语+真正的宾语
3.it作形式主语
4.现在分词(短语)作伴随状语
[读图探新]
Talk about the following questions in pairs and answer them.
1.Can you name the festivals in the pictures? What others do you know?
The_Spring_Festivals,_Christmas,_the_Teachers'_Day_and_the_National_Day .
There_are_many_other_festivals,_such_as...(open)
2.Which festival(s) do you like best? Why?
I like the Spring Festivals. Because I can have a long vocation during which I can have feasts, wear new clothes, set off fireworks and get a lot of lucky money...(Various).
Section Ⅰ Listening and Speaking & Reading and Thinking (Ⅰ)
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?
Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy , gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.
Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year's supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime —the Egyptian harvest season. It featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. Today, in some European countries, people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, and get together to celebrate over a meal. [1] During the MidAutumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.
[1]句中逗号后的and连接并列的谓语decorate与get together,后面的动词不定式作目的状语。
Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of 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 the custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children. in spite of its religious origins.
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 . [2]Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.
[2]句中and连接的是并列的主语,谓语是have made, it为形式宾语,真正的宾语是动词不定式to spend more on gifts for their loved ones。
Festivals are an important part of society. They reflect people's wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. 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 .[3] And if you study festivals carefully,you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.
[3]本句为主从复合句,句中的“where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate” 作并列的宾语,其中where和who引导的是宾语从句, what to appreciate属于“what+动词不定式”结构作宾语。
我们为什么庆祝节日?
世界各地都在庆祝节日。它们有着各种各样的起源,如一年中的季节、宗教、著名人物和重要事件。每个节日都有其不同的习俗和独特的魅力。然而,无论它们看起来有多不同,在世界各地,分享欢乐、感恩、爱或和平的精神在所有的节日中都很普遍。
在所有的传统节日中,几乎每一种文化中都能找到丰收节。这个重要的农耕节日是在所有庄稼都收割之后举行的。人们庆祝是为了表示他们感谢这一年的食物供应。在古埃及,丰收节是在春天庆祝的——埃及收获季。它以游行和带有音乐、舞蹈和运动的盛大宴会为特色。今天,在一些欧洲国家,人们用花和水果装饰教堂和市政厅,聚餐庆祝。在中国的中秋节期间,家人们聚在一起共赏明月,品尝美味的月饼。
风俗习惯在节日中起着重要的作用,但有时它们会随着时间的推移而改变。随着现代社会的发展和新思想的传播,一些传统可能会消失,另一些可能会被建立起来。一个例子是典型的中国春节放鞭炮来驱邪和庆祝新年的习俗。如今,许多大城市为了避免空气污染而放弃了这一习俗。另一个例子是万圣节前夕,尽管它起源于宗教,但它慢慢地变成了令孩子们激动的节日。
随着商家对庆典活动的利用,节日变得越来越商业化。在线购物网站和社交媒体应用程序让公众更容易花更多的钱买礼物送给他们的亲人。虽然有人认为节日不应该被商业化,但也有人认为增加消费有利于经济和公众幸福。
节日是社会的重要组成部分。它们反映了人们的愿望、信仰、宗教信仰和对生活的态度。这些场合让我们放松和享受生活,并且暂时忘记工作。它们帮助我们了解我们来自何方,我们是谁,感激什么。如果你仔细研究节日,你可能会惊讶地发现,不同的文化其实有很多共同点。
答案:(1)celebrated (2)range (3)charms (4)appreciate (5)feast (6)established (7)advantage (8)economy (9)society (10)common
◆[StepⅠ Prereading]
How much do you know about foreign festivals and how are they celebrated?
答案:Various.
◆[StepⅡ Whilereading]
Scan the text and answer the following questions.
1.What's the main idea of the text?
A.Festivals share the unique charms.
B.Festivals have different customs.
C.In different countries,people celebrate their festivals all over the world.
D.Festivals have a lot in common.
答案:C
2.Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1 A.Festivals to Honour People
Para.2 B.Spring Festivals
Para.3 C.Ancient Festivals
Para.4 D.Festivals of the Dead
Para.5 E.Harvest Festivals
答案:Para.1—C Para.2—D Para.3—A Para.4—E Para.5—B
◆[StepⅢ Carefulreading]
Read the text and answer the following questions.
1.What are the purposes of festivals according to the text?
A.Seasons,figures and events.
B.Seasons,customs and peace.
C.Figures,agriculture and society.
D.Seasons,figures and commerce.
答案:A
2.Which of the following is right?
A.The Chinese people will hold a great parade during the Spring Festival.
B.Halloween was created because of its religious origins.
C.The Egyptians decorate churches to celebrate the harvest festival.
D.Setting off fireworks is the common custom to celebrate festivals.
答案:B
3.From the text we know that ________ .
A.Websites and apps play an important role in the spread of new ideas
B.People all over the world may look forward to a festival
C.All festivals may tell us who were our ancestors(祖先)
D.The MidAutumn Festival in China is one for delicious food
答案:B
4.What's the attitude toward the festivals becoming commercial?
A.Objective. B.Unconcerned.
C.Doubtful. D.Favourable.
答案:A
◆[StepⅣ Postreading]
Fill in the blanks according to the text.
Festivals around the world are of different ____1____ and have different ____2____ to celebrate,but in all festivals the spirit is almost the same: ____3____ joy,love and peace.
Of all the festivals,the ____4____ festival is the most ____5____ around the world,which is usually held after ____6____ have been gathered in.Though the ways to ____7____ it are different,its purpose is always for people to show their ____8____ .Over time,some ____9____ and customs have changed,with some given up,some fading away and some established.Nowadays,festivals are becoming ____10____ ,which is good for the ____11____ and public ____12____ .
Festivals are very important for people to ____13____ wishes,beliefs,faiths and ____14____ towards life.During the festivals,people can get ____15____ ,enjoy life and so on.Besides,they can help us understand ____16____ we came from,who we are and what to appreciate.
答案:1.origins 2.customs 3.sharing 4.harvest
5.common 6.crops 7.celebrate 8.gratefulness
9.traditions 10.commercial 11.economy
12.happiness 13.reflect 14.attitudes
15.relaxed 16.where
阅读理解
A
Music Festivals
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇广告性应用文,介绍了四个音乐节的举办地点、时间、门票等相关信息。
1.Why do people in the Buku Music Festival need to catch up on their sleep?
A.Sleep during the night is difficult.
B.Buku has a postindustrial setting.
C.The performances will last overnight.
D.The tickets for the festival are very expensive.
解析:C [细节理解题。根据Buku Music Festival中的with the allnight shows in the city of New Orleans,you need to get some rest可知,由于Buku Music Festival的演出是通宵的,所以人们需要弥补他们的睡眠。故选C。]
2.At which music festival can you find sports programs?
A.Buku Music Festival.
B.Horizon Festival.
C.Gasparilla Music Festival.
D.Golden Plains Festival.
解析:B [细节理解题。根据Horizon Festival中的has pool activities,paintball wars,its own Snow Olympics可知,Horizon Festival可以提供一些体育活动,其他节日均无体育活动的信息。故选B。]
3.Where is the Golden Plains Festival held?
A.On a mountain.
B.In a downtown square.
C.In a music hall.
D.In an openair theatre.
解析:D [细节理解题。根据Golden Plains Festival中的you can bring a sofa and place it in the openair theatre可知,Golden Plains Festival是在露天剧场举行的。故选D。]
B
Argentina lies in the South America. There are many festivals in Argentina during the year. Therefore, you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when traveling there. First of all, we should talk about the Tango Festival in Argentina, which is held in the capital of this country— Buenos Aires, from February to March. You ought to know that Argentina is the home of tango, so Argentinians admire this dance very much. Even if you cannot dance perfectly, you should join the people and try to perform this dance.
The next festival in Argentina is Open Polo (马球) Tournament. You should go to Palermo to see this festival in Argentina. This festival is held every year and is the most important polo tournament in Argentina. This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina. Attending this festival in Argentina, you will be able to communicate with different people and admire the fascinating competition between the teams of different countries, such as Argentina, England, Australia, as well as the US. This festival in Argentina is usually held between November and December every year. So don't miss the opportunity if you travel to Argentina at this time.
The other festival in Argentina is the Semana Musical Llao Llao. This is a festival of classical music. The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Llao Llao Hotel, near Bariloche. The festival is held yearly in October. So if you admire this kind of music, you should travel to Argentina in October.
There are also many carnivals in Argentina in summer. Of course, it's impossible to put everything about festivals in Argentina into just one article. We hope that you have found this article interesting and eyecatching.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了阿根廷的三个节日:探戈节、马球公开赛和the Semana Musical Llao Llao古典音乐节。
4.What would be the best title for the passage?A.Festivals in Argentina
B.Entertainments in Argentina
C.Travel to Argentina
D.A brief introduction to Argentina
解析:A [主旨大意题。根据第一段第二句There are many festivals in Argentina during the year.可知,本文主要介绍阿根廷一年中的节日情况。故选A。]
5.From the passage, we know that the Tango Festival ________ .
A.is organized by the government
B.is held in summer
C.welcomes everyone to take part in it
D.holds parties for different dances
解析:C [细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句Even if you cannot dance perfectly,you should join the people and try to perform this dance.可知,在the Tango Festival上,即便你舞蹈跳得不好,也可以参加,所以它欢迎每个人参加。故选C。]
6.Which of the following is a sports festival?
A.The Semana Musical Llao Llao.
B.Every carnival in Argentina.
C.The Tango Festival.
D.Open Polo Tournament.
解析:D [细节理解题。根据第二段第一句The next festival in Argentina is Open Polo(马球)Tournament.以及第四句This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina.可知,马球公开赛是体育节。故选D。]
7.If Tom wants to enjoy a classical music event in Argentina, he should visit ________ .
A.Buenos Aires in spring
B.Palermo in April
C.Bariloche in October
D.Palermo in winter
解析:C [细节理解题。根据第三段第三、四句The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Llao Llao Hotel, near Bariloche. The festival is held yearly in October.可知,如果汤姆想在阿根廷欣赏古典音乐,他应该在10月份去Bariloche。故选C。]
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