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Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking作业
Pre- reading :
What festival do you know?
Para.1 A. The significance of festivals.
Para.2 B. The commercialisation of festivals.
Para.3 C. The change of festival customs.
Para.4 D. The harvest festival.
Para.5 E. The origins and spirit of festivals.
While -reading
Read para.1 1. fill in the blanks.
______________of the year _________________Origins of festivals
Famous ______________________introduction
Important__________________________
Spirit of festivals
Sharing ___________________and _____________
2. Which of the following does the author want to emphasize?
A. Different origins B. Customs and charms C. Common spirits
3. What is the common spirit shared by all festivals around the world?
A. The custom of holding grand parades.
B. The celebration of agricultural harvest.
C. The spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace.
D. The tradition of admiring the moon and eating mooncakes.
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an origin of festivals in the first paragraph?
A. Seasonal changes. B. Religious beliefs. C. Economic development. D. Important events.
Para 2
1. When do people celebrate the harvest festival?
2. Why do people celebrate the harvest festival?
Area: Time: __________
Features: ① __________________
② ____________________________________
The harvest
festival in every culture.
Features: ①___________________
② get together to __________________
Time: ___________________
Features:①_____________________ ②_____________________
3.What does the example of different harvest festivals around the world mainly intend to show?
A. Harvest festivals are the oldest type of traditional festivals.
B. Agricultural festivals share the same celebration customs globally.
C. The timing and forms of harvest festivals adapt to local conditions.
D. The Mid-Autumn Festival is the most representative harvest festival.
4. How does the author mainly illustrate(解释;说明) the harvest festival?
A. By giving examples B. By giving reasons C. By listing figures
para 3:
1. What factors(因素) may result in the changes?
①
②
③
2. The changes of festival traditions and customs.
In the past
nowadays
Spring
festival
lighting firecrackers to __________the evil spirits and__________the new year
many big cities have _______ this custom in order to________________
Halloween
its____________origins
an exciting festival for_________
3. How does the author support the topic sentence?
A. By making comparison and contrast B. By listing numbers
C. By giving examples D. By using some research results
para 4
1. What makes it easier for commercialization?
2. People’s opinions about the commercialization of festivals
attitude ?
Why?
Some people
Others
para 5:
reflect: people’s ________, ________, ________and__________
allow : us to __________________, and to ________________ for a little while.Significance
help : us understand___________ came from, _________we are, and
___________ to appreciate.
1. According to the last paragraph, why do we celebrate festivals?
A. To make more profits through commercial activities and boost the economy
B. To relax, enjoy life, understand our roots, and connect with shared human values
C. To completely forget about our work and avoid all life responsibilities forever
D. To show off our wealth and social status to our loved ones and friends
必修一 Unit1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking 作业标准答案
Pre-reading
What festival do you know?
Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving Festival and so on.
段落主旨匹配
Para.1 — E (The origins and spirit of festivals.)
Para.2 — D (The harvest festival.)
Para.3 — C (The change of festival customs.)
Para.4 — B (The commercialisation of festivals.)
Para.5 — A (The significance of festivals.)
While-reading
Para.1
1. Fill in the blanks
Highlights of the year
Famous celebrations
Important cultural events
Sharing joy and gratitude
2. C (Customs and charms)
3. C (The spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace.)
4. C (Economic development 文中未提及)
Para.2
1. When do people celebrate the harvest festival?
After all the crops have been gathered in / at the end of the farming season.
2. Why do people celebrate the harvest festival?
To celebrate the harvest, give thanks for the abundance of food and bless a good harvest in the future.
Area:
Ancient Egypt springtime; a parade; great feast with music, dancing, and sports.
Europe decorate churches and town halls; celebrate over a meal
China Mid-Autumn Festival; admire the shining moon ; enjoy delicious mooncakes
3. C (The timing and forms of harvest festivals adapt to local conditions.)
4. A (By giving examples)
Para.3
1. What factors may result in the changes?
① social and economic development
② cultural communication and integration
③ people’s changing lifestyles
2. The changes of festival traditions and customs
In the past
Nowadays
Spring Festival
lighting firecrackers to scare away the evil spirits and welcome the new year
many big cities have banned this custom in order to reduce pollution and protect safety
Halloween
its religious origins
an exciting festival for children
3. A、C (By making comparison and contrast & By giving examples)
Para.4
1. What makes it easier for commercialization?
Modern media and commercial advertising.
2. People’s opinions about the commercialization of festivals
Some people
Attitude: Supportive / Positive
Why: Commercial activities make festivals more lively, bring more festive atmosphere and boost economy.
Others
Attitude: Opposed / Negative
Why: Business profit spoils the original spirit and meaning of traditional festivals.
Para.5
reflect: people’s beliefs, faiths, hopes and attitudes
allow: us to relax, and to enjoy life for a little while.
help: us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate.
1. B
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