Unit3 Celebrations Lesson1 Spring Festival 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语北师大版必修第一册

Celebrations LESSON 1 SPRING FESTIVAL Unit 3 1.7.2013 ‹#› Learning Objectives: 1. Master the key words and expressions related to Spring Festival . 2. Improve reading skills: skimming for main idea, scanning for details. 3. Practice critical thinking and discussion skills on cultural heritage and modernity. 4. Develop cultural confidence and present your understanding creatively. 1.7.2013 ‹#› 目录 01.Lead-in 02.Pre-reading 03.While-reading 04.Post-learning 05.Summary 06.Homework 1.7.2013 ‹#› Part 1 Lead-in 1.7.2013 ‹#› What will you do in Spring Festival? excitement warmth fireworks decoration joy red envelopes reunion gifts happiness big dinner Jiaozi Spring gala family gathering new beginnings What does Spring Festival mean to you? Lead-in significant/ meaningful 1.7.2013 ‹#› Part 2 Pre-reading 1.7.2013 ‹#› Activity 1: Prediction What are their differences and similarities? Tom Jenkins a 16-year-old exchange student living in Nanjing Xu Gang a 28-year-old computer engineer working in Shanghai Li Yan a 70-year-old grandmother from Heilongjiang “Look at the three readers: Tom, Xu Gang and Li Yan. Guess: What might Spring Festival mean to each of them? Write down 1-2 key words for your guess. 1.7.2013 ‹#› Part 3 While-reading 1.7.2013 ‹#› Activity 2: Fast-reading - New Trends 1.What is the main topic of the three readers’ accounts? A. The traditional food people eat during Spring Festival B. Different people’s experiences and understandings of Spring Festival C. How to prepare for Spring Festival in Chinese families D. The history and development of Spring Festival traditions √ 1.7.2013 ‹#› 2.Match each person with their main feeling about Spring Festival Tom Jenkins: Xu Gang: Li Yan: the joy of family gathering curiosity about new traditions the warmth of going home 1.7.2013 ‹#› Activity 3: Careful-reading 1.What preparations did Tom’s host family make before Spring Festival? 2.Why did they put the Chinese character “Fu” upside down? 3.What did Tom think of the fireworks and the big dinner? 4.For Tom, what does Spring Festival mean? (Use one word/phrase) ① The house was cleaned from top to bottom. ② The Chinese character Fu was attached upside down to the front door. It is believed that when Fu is put upside down, happiness arrives. He thought the fireworks were a lot of fun, and they enjoyed the big dinner together, wishing everyone a happy new year. New experiences /fun/learning about Chinese traditions /happiness. 1.7.2013 ‹#› 1.Why does Xu Gang start planning his trip home weeks before Spring Festival? 2.What is the most important part of Spring Festival for Xu Gang as he gets older? 3.What does “coming home” mean to Xu Gang? Because train tickets or flights have to be booked as early as possible. Coming home and being with his entire family. “It’s a wonderful thing to be back together with my family and talk of old times.” 1.7.2013 ‹#› 1.What do Li Yan and her husband do to prepare for their children’s homecoming? They think about what the children would like to eat, what they need to buy and what dishes need to be prepared. 2.Why do they always have jiaozi during Spring Festival? Because they are a sign of their wishes for health and happiness in the coming year. 3.According to Li Yan, what is the spirit of Spring Festival? The joy of a family gathering. 1.7.2013 ‹#› Part 4 Post-learning 1.7.2013 ‹#› Tradition Meets New Trends Which is more meaningful? Critical Thinking North for Snow South for Sun 1.7.2013 ‹#› When tradition meets new changes Do you like these changes? Past Now 1.7.2013 ‹#› Debate Should fireworks be completely banned during the Spring Festival? Pollution:Fireworks release harmful fumes, causing severe air pollution, and the loud noise disturbs both humans and animals. Tradition:Fireworks are the soul of the "New Year flavor", a long-held custom that brings joy and a sense of celebration. Group A (For) Group B (Against) Critical Thinking 1.7.2013 ‹#› What has changed? The ways we celebrate have evolved—such as travel, digital greetings and eco-friendly options. Also, we shift focus from strict old rituals to more comfortable and genuine family relationships. What hasn’t changed? The core spirit of Spring Festival: family reunion, new beginnings, and the hope for a bright future, which is always the warmest and most precious part in our hearts. 1.7.2013 ‹#› Reunion and Harmony Cultural Identity Hope for the Future Joy and Celebration Gratitude for Ancestors The Core Essence of the Festival The Spirit of Spring Festival 1.7.2013 ‹#› Part 5 Summary 1.7.2013 ‹#› Summary Person Identity Key feeling about Spring Festival Reasons (from the text) Tom Jenkins exchange student in Nanjing Curiosity & excitement about new traditions He experienced cleaning the house, putting up Fu, setting off fireworks, and having a big dinner with his host family. Xu Gang engineer working in Shanghai Warmth & joy of going home He travels back to Shanxi to be with his family, and talking of old times with them is the most important part. Li Yan grandmother in Heilongjiang The joy of family gathering She and her husband prepare for their children’s homecoming, and love the busy, happy time when the whole family is together. 我们一定要保护好我们的传统文化。它是我们最深厚的软实力！ Traditional Chinese Culture We have to protect our traditional Chinese culture. It's our deepest soft power! 1.7.2013 ‹#› How to Deal with Tradition? Insist our tradition Cherish the core values and spiritual essence deeply rooted in our culture, for they constitute the unshakable bedrock of our collective identity. Develop our tradition Adapt time-honored heritage to the evolving demands of modern society, and let it resonate deeply with people’s daily lives. Innovate our tradition Leverage creativity and cutting-edge technology to reinvigorate traditions—ensuring our culture stays vibrant, attractive, and alive for future generations. As young stewards of our cultural legacy, we face a profound task: not to preserve tradition as a static relic, but to nurture it as a living stream. 1.7.2013 ‹#› Part 6 Homework 1.7.2013 ‹#› Write a short essay (around 120 words) Topic: Is the "New Year flavor" (年味) fading, or is it simply changing into a new form? Use examples from the lesson to support your opinion. Homework : Writing Task 1.7.2013 ‹#› Thank you! 1.7.2013 ‹#› $