Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking 课件 -2025-2026学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

Reading and Thinking Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations 新人教版必修第三册 By the end of this unit, you will be able to: 1. Use “topic sentence” to identify the main ideas of paragraphs. 2. Know festivals and the reasons why we celebrate them. 3. Enhance the students’ reading ability. Learning objectives: Step 1: Lead - in Do you like to celebrate the festivals? WHY? share happiness gather with loved ones The Discount In Festivals Step 2: Pre-reading Main idea : This passage talks about:the reasons for celebrating festivals. WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS ? Pay attention to the title Why do you think people celebrate different festivals? 1. 🕰️ To Mark Time and Nature's Rhythm 2. ❤️ To Strengthen Social and Family Bonds 3. 🙏 To Express Spirituality and Heritage 4. 🧠 For Psychological Well-being and Joy 5. 📈 Economic and Modern Influences 6. To remember important events or stories. 7. To keep their culture and traditions alive. 8. To express thanks, love or good wishes. Para.1:___________________________________________ Para.2:___________________________________________ Para.3:___________________________________________ Para.4:___________________________________________ Para.5:___________________________________________ Most paragraphs will have a “topic sentence” that tells you the paragraph’s main idea. It is often the first sentence, but sometimes it is found elsewhere in the paragraph. Step 3: Skimming for main idea of each paragraph. Pay attention to the Topic sentence Festivals are celebrated all around the world Harvest Festival Commercial of festivals Importance of festival The changing customs Underline(划线) topic sentences of each paragraph Read for structure introduction Body Summary The structure of the text? Para.1 Key words: Different vs. Common 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. origins spirit 全世界都庆祝节日。它们有着广泛的起源，如一年中的季节、宗教、著名人物和重要事件。每个节日都有不同的习俗和独特的魅力。然而，不管它们看起来多么不同，在世界各地，分享快乐、感激、爱或和平的精神在所有节日中都是共同的。 Step 4: Careful reading Careful reading Paragraph 1 different common Introduction Origins of festivals Seasons of the year religions Famous figures Important events Spirit of festivals Joy gratitude Love peace Read for details Para.2 The harvest festival 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 shave 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 townhalls with flowers and fruit, and get together to celebrate over a meal. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes. 在所有的传统节日中。几乎在每一种文化中都可以找到丰收节。这个重要的农业节日在所有的庄稼都收割完之后举行。人们庆祝是为了表达他们对一年食物供应的感激之情。在古埃及，收获节是在埃及收获季节的春天庆祝的。它以游行和音乐、舞蹈和体育盛宴为特色。今天，在一些欧洲国家，人们用鲜花和水果装饰教堂和市政厅，并聚在一起吃饭庆祝。在中国的中秋节，家人聚在一起赏月，品尝美味的月饼。 They are grateful for ___________ _____________. the year’s supply of food Where When What Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. Para.2: Harvest Festival Why The harvest festival in every culture Ancient Egypt Time: springtime Features: a parade great feast with music, dancing, and sports. Europe Features: decorate churches and town halls get together to celebrate over a meal China Time Mid-Autumn Festival Features: admire the shining moon enjoy delicious mooncakes Read for details Para.3 Changes in customs 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 this 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. 习俗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，而另一些传统可能会建立起来。一个例子是典型的中国春节习俗，点燃鞭炮，以赶走邪恶的灵魂，庆祝新年。如今，为了避免空气污染，许多大城市已经放弃了这一习俗。另一个例子是万圣节，尽管它起源于宗教，但它慢慢变成了一个令孩子们兴奋的节日。 Why? to avoid air pollution The changing customs Spring Festival In the past light fire crackers nowadays many big cities give up this custom Halloween In the past religious origins nowadays an exciting festival for children Read for details 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. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialized others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness. 节日变得越来越商业化，商家利用庆祝活动。在线购物网站和社交媒体应用程序使得公众更容易为他们心爱的人花更多的钱买礼物。虽然有些人认为节日不应该商业化，但其他人认为增加支出有利于经济和公众幸福。 Para.4:Commercial of festivals Para.4-check the answers commercialised(被商业化） economy (经济) public happiness What’s your attitude towards the commercialisation(商业化) of festivals? The best thing may be not the most expensive one but the thing full of love and care. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial. sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace __________________ make money Aim at present: Aim in the past What is the writer’s attitude(态度) towards the commercialisation of festivals? objective Para.4:Commercial of festivals Read for details 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. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all. 节日是社会的重要组成部分。它们反映了人们的愿望、信仰、信念和对生活的态度。它们是让我们放松和享受生活，暂时忘记工作的场合。它们帮助我们理解我们从哪里来，我们是谁，以及欣赏什么。如果你仔细研究节日，你可能会惊讶地发现不同的文化毕竟有很多共同点。 Para.5:Importance of festival Discussion: Why are festivals an important part of society? Careful reading Paragraph 5 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. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all. Para 5. Importance Structure why do we celebrate festivals? para 1. common spirit of festivals para 2. harvest egypt european china para 3. customs lighting firecrackers halloween para 4. commercial different attitudes Why do we celebrate festivals Part 1: ___________ Part 2: ___________ Part 3: __________ ______ ___________________________ Step 5. Finish the mind map Introduction Body origin sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace Para.2: harvest festival Para.3: Para.4: reflect wishes, beliefs, faiths ... ___________________________ ___________________________ Conclusion season, religion, figure and events spirit custom change commercial festivals allow us to relax and enjoy life... help us understand... Share your favorite festival (what, how, why) Step 6: Discussion How do you feel about festival customs that have already faded away? Step 7: Post-reading: Creative thinking Here is a concise breakdown of the feelings regarding faded festival customs: 惋惜与失落 (Nostalgia & Loss): Sadness that rich cultural heritage and community bonds are disappearing. 理解与必然 (Understanding & Inevitability): Acceptance that societal changes and modern lifestyles naturally erode old traditions. 希望与韧性 (Hope & Resilience): Optimism that the core spirit of festivals lives on through modern innovations and reinterpretations. Work in groups and set a new festival. Show us the name, time, customs, and purpose The Chinese Character Festival Date: Every Grain Rain (April 20th) Purpose: To honor the invention of Chinese characters, promote the preservation of written language in the digital age, and strengthen cultural confidence. Customs: Character Dictation Contest Calligraphy Exhibition Etymology Storytelling Study Day Nature Day Happiness Day Food Festival ... ... How can we protect and spread Chinese traditional festivals? Step 7: Post-reading: Creative thinking Deepen Protection through Systemic Measures 2. Empower Youth as Cultural Innovators 3. Drive Innovation through Creative Industries 4. Expand Global Reach through Multiple Channels P5 Exercise5: Retelling Today’s festivals have a wide_________ of origins, including the seasons of the year, famous__________, important events, and religions. The ___________ festival is one of the most popular festivals and is celebrated in many cultures . Customs play a ______________ role in festivals , but they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackers during the Spring Festival, as they can increase air pollution. These days, festivals are becoming more______________, with people spending more money on gifts . Festivals ______ people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life, They are ___________to spend time with family, and to relax and enjoy life. range figures harvest significant commercial reflect occasions Language Points 27 1. 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. 1. 核心结构分析 然而，无论节日多么迥异，在世界各地，分享快乐、感恩、友爱或和平的精神存在于所有节日之中。 Important sentences (P4 ~ P5) 这句话主要由两部分组成：一个让步状语从句和一个主句。 让步状语从句 (Concessive Adverbial Clause): "However different they may seem" 含义： 无论它们看起来有多么不同。 解析： 这是一个省略了主语和谓语的倒装结构，完整的表达通常是 "However different they may seem to be"。这里用 "However" 来引导，表示“无论如何”。 主句 (Main Clause): "...the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals." 含义： 分享快乐、感恩、爱或和平的精神在所有节日中都是共通的。 28 A. However + 形容词/副词 + 主语 + 谓语 这是英语中一个非常高级且常用的句型，用来表示“无论多么……”。 结构： However + adj./adv. + subject + verb 例句： However hard he tries, he can't pass the exam. (无论他多努力，他都无法通过考试。) However different they may seem... (无论它们看起来多么不同...) 注意： "However" 在这里不等于 "But"。"However" 引导从句，而 "But" 是并列连词，连接两个并列的句子。 2. 重点语法知识点详解 B. 现在分词短语作后置定语 在主句中，"sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace" 是一个动名词/现在分词短语，用来修饰前面的名词 "spirit"。 结构： the spirit of + [doing something] 解析： 这里的 "of" 是介词，后面接动名词（doing）形式。它解释了这是一种什么样的精神——即“分享”的精神。 C. 词汇搭配：Common vs. Universal Common: 原文中用了 "is common in all festivals"，意思是“在所有节日中都很常见/普遍”。 Universal: 如果你想表达更强烈的“全人类共通的”，也可以用 "universal"。 ...the spirit ... is universal to all festivals. 2. 重点语法知识点详解 3. 句子成分拆解表 成分 内容 作用/说明 状语 However different they may seem, 让步状语，表示“无论它们看起来多么不同”。 主语 the spirit 句子的核心主语。 定语 of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace 介词短语作定语，修饰 "spirit"，说明是什么样的精神。 谓语 is 系动词。 表语 common 描述主语的性质。 状语 in all festivals 地点/范围状语，说明在哪些节日中。 2. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. 节日正变得越来越商业化，商家会利用这些庆祝活动（进行促销）。 Important sentences (P4 ~ P5) 这句话由两部分组成：主句和伴随状语。 主句： Festivals are becoming more and more commercial 含义： 节日正变得越来越商业化。 语法点： more and more + 形容词，表示“越来越……”。这里 commercial 是形容词，意为“商业化的”。 伴随状语： with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations 含义： （伴随着）商家利用这些庆祝活动（进行促销/获利）。 语法点： 这是一个 with + 宾语 + 宾语补足语 的复合结构，在句中作伴随状语，用来补充说明主句发生时的伴随情况。 1. 核心结构分析 32 2. 重点语法知识点详解 A. "With + 复合结构" 作状语 这是英语中非常高频的语法点，用来表示伴随、原因或条件。在这个句子中，它解释了节日为什么会变得商业化。 结构： With + 名词/代词 (宾语) + 现在分词 (宾语补足语) 公式： With + businesses (宾语) + taking (现在分词，表示主动/进行)。 解析： 因为 "businesses"（商家）是 "take advantage of"（利用）这个动作的发出者（逻辑主语），两者是主动关系，所以用现在分词 taking。 更多例子： With the weather getting warmer, we went swimming. (随着天气变暖，我们去游泳了。) He sat there with his eyes closed. (他闭着眼睛坐在那里。) Review 形容词 副词 名词 介词短语 v-ing 主谓，表示动作正在进行 v-ed 动宾 ，表示动作完成 to do 主谓，表示动作将要发生 “with复合结构” (with + 宾语 + 宾补) Important sentences (P4 ~ P5) 34 2. 重点语法知识点详解 B. 动词短语：Take advantage of 含义： 利用；占……的便宜。 用法： 这是一个非常实用的短语，既可以表示中性的“利用机会”，也可以表示贬义的“占便宜”。 例句： We should take advantage of this opportunity to learn. (我们应该利用这次机会学习。) Don't let him take advantage of your kindness. (别让他利用你的善良。) 2. 重点语法知识点详解 C. 词汇点拨 Commercial: 这里作形容词，意为“商业化的”。它的名词形式是 commerce（商业），动词形式是 commercialize（使商业化）。 Businesses: 这里指“商家”或“企业”，是 business 的复数形式。 3. 句子成分拆解表 成分 内容 作用/说明 主语 Festivals 句子的主体。 谓语 are becoming 现在进行时，表示正在发生的变化。 表语 more and more commercial 形容词短语作表语，描述节日的状态。 状语 with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations with 复合结构作伴随状语，说明商业化的推手是商家。 3. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. 1. 核心结构：形式宾语 "It" 购物网站和社交媒体应用程序极大地方便了人们为至亲至爱花更多钱购买礼物。 Important sentences (P4 ~ P5) 这是本句最核心的语法点。当句子的真正宾语（通常是不定式、动名词或从句）比较长时，为了保持句子结构的平衡，英语习惯用 "it" 作形式宾语放在动词后面，而把真正的宾语放到句子最后。 38 主语 (S)： Online shopping websites and social media apps 谓语 (V)： have made 形式宾语 (it)： it (指代后面那件长长的事) 宾语补足语 (OC)： much easier 真正的宾语 (Real Object)： to spend more on gifts for their loved ones (不定式短语) 如果不用形式宾语（虽然语法没错，但显得头重脚轻）： ...have made to spend more on gifts... much easier. (听起来很别扭，对吧？) 原句结构： 2. 重点语法知识点详解 A. "Make it + 形容词 + for sb. to do sth." 这是本句的具体句型公式，意思是“使某人做某事变得……”。 公式拆解： make: 使，让。 it: 形式宾语（必须的占位符）。 adj. (easier): 宾语补足语，用来描述“这件事”的性质。 for the public: 逻辑主语，说明是“谁”觉得更容易了。 to do sth.: 真正的宾语，即具体要做的事。 更多例句： Technology has made it possible for us to communicate instantly. (科技使我们能够即时沟通。) Please make it clear for me to understand. (请让我弄明白。) 2. 重点语法知识点详解 B. 词汇与搭配 Made it easier: 这里 easier 是形容词比较级，作宾语补足语。make 后面常接省略 to 的不定式或形容词作宾补。 For their loved ones: loved ones 是一个很温暖的表达，意为“亲人”或“心爱的人”，比单纯用 "family" 或 "friends" 更有感情色彩。 3. 句子成分拆解表 成分 内容 作用/说明 主语 Online shopping websites and social media apps 句子的主体，即“谁”让事情变得容易了。 谓语 have made 现在完成时，表示动作对现在造成的影响。 形式宾语 it 语法占位符，指代后面的不定式短语。 宾语补足语 much easier 形容词短语，用来补充说明 "it" 的状态（程度副词 much 修饰比较级 easier）。 逻辑主语 for the public 表示“对公众来说”。 真正的宾语 to spend more on gifts for their loved ones 不定式短语，是 "it" 真正指代的内容。 Reading and Thinking 新人教必修三 Unit 1 Thank You ! $