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人教版必修三
Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations
重点词汇讲解 Language Points
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① congratulation /kənˌɡrætʃuˈleɪʃn/ n. 祝贺;恭喜(常用复数)
派生词:congratulate v. 祝贺 congratulatory adj. 祝贺的
【课文原句】 We sent our warmest congratulations to them on the festival.
我们在节日之际向他们致以最热烈的祝贺。
【高考链接】 The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home. (2023·新课标I卷)
【用法搭配】
congratulate sb on sth 就……向某人祝贺
【语境应用】
① (翻译)请允许我就你获奖一事向你表示祝贺。
① Please allow me to congratulate you on winning the prize.
② Friends came to offer their on the new house. (congratulation)
② Friends came to offer their congratulations on the new house. (congratulation)
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② range /reɪndʒ/ n. 范围;一系列 vi. (在一定范围内)变化
【课文原句】 The festival offers a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages.
这个节日为各年龄段的游客提供了各种各样的活动。
【高考链接】 Quality teaching is one of the most important predictors of a wide range of college outcomes. (2025·新课标I卷)
【用法搭配】
a (wide) range of 一系列;各种各样的
range from ... to ... 从……到……不等
【语境应用】
① The visitors, in age from 5 to 80, all enjoyed the festival. (range)
① The visitors, ranging in age from 5 to 80, all enjoyed the festival. (range)
② (翻译)展出的灯笼大小不一,从小巧的到巨大的都有。
② The lanterns on show range from tiny ones to huge ones.
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③ origin /ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/ n. 起源;起因;出身
派生词:original adj. 最初的;原创的 originate v. 起源 originally adv. 最初
【课文原句】 Festivals have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons and important events.
节日有各种各样的起源,比如季节和重大事件。
【高考链接】 Where can you find an original copy of the Magna Carta? (2025·新课标II卷)
【用法搭配】
the origin of ……的起源
originate from / in 起源于
【语境应用】
① The custom from an ancient harvest ceremony. (originate)
① The custom originated from an ancient harvest ceremony. (originate)
② (翻译)没有人确切知道这个传统的起源。
② Nobody knows exactly the origin of this tradition.
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④ figure /ˈfɪɡə/ n. 人物;数字;身材 vt. 认为;认定
【课文原句】 Many historical figures are remembered during the festival.
许多历史人物在这个节日里被人们铭记。
【高考链接】 Sitting back in the car on the way to the airport, I figured it all out. (2023·新课标I卷)
【用法搭配】
a key / leading figure 关键/重要人物
figure out 弄懂;弄清楚
【语境应用】
① After thinking for a while, she finally out the answer. (figure)
① After thinking for a while, she finally figured out the answer. (figure)
② (翻译)孔子是中国历史上一位伟大的人物。
② Confucius is a great figure in Chinese history.
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⑤ joy /dʒɔɪ/ n. 高兴;喜悦;乐事
派生词:joyful adj. 高兴的 joyfully adv. 高兴地
【课文原句】 The whole family was filled with joy during the reunion dinner.
团圆饭上全家人充满了喜悦。
【高考链接】 Now, mornings that once began in tears end in joy. (2026·佛山一模)
【用法搭配】
to one's joy 令某人高兴的是
with joy 高兴地;喜悦地
【语境应用】
① (翻译)令大家高兴的是,烟花照亮了整个夜空。
① To everyone's joy, the fireworks lit up the whole night sky.
② The children jumped up and down great joy.
② The children jumped up and down with great joy.
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⑥ feature /ˈfiːtʃə/ n. 特色;特征;特点 vt. 以……为特色
【课文原句】 Lanterns and dragon dances are key features of the Spring Festival.
灯笼和舞龙是春节的重要特色。
【高考链接】 Their singing shows special vocal features. (2026·深圳一模)
【用法搭配】
a key feature of ……的一大特色
feature ... as 由……担纲;以……为特色
【语境应用】
① (翻译)这场晚会以传统民间音乐为特色。
① The evening party features traditional folk music.
② Last night's gala many famous folk artists. (feature)
② Last night's gala featured many famous folk artists. (feature)
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⑦ decorate /ˈdekəreɪt/ vt. 装饰;装潢
派生词:decoration n. 装饰;装饰品 decorative adj. 装饰性的
【课文原句】 People decorate their houses with lanterns to welcome the festival.
人们用灯笼装饰房屋来迎接节日。
【高考链接】 A good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art. (2023·新课标I卷)
【用法搭配】
decorate ... with ... 用……装饰……
decoration n. 装饰;装饰品
【语境应用】
① The streets were beautifully with red lanterns. (decorate)
① The streets were beautifully decorated with red lanterns. (decorate)
② (翻译)孩子们用彩灯把教室装饰得漂漂亮亮。
② The children decorated the classroom with colourful lights.
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⑧ significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ adj. 重大的;显著的;有意义的
派生词:significantly adv. 显著地 significance n. 意义;重要性
【课文原句】 Festivals play a significant role in passing on culture.
节日在传承文化方面起着重要作用。
【高考链接】 It requires significant mental energy and involves complex neural activity. (2025·新课标I卷)
【用法搭配】
play a significant role in 在……中起重要作用
【语境应用】
① Online sales have risen over the past year. (significant)
① Online sales have risen significantly over the past year. (significant)
② Few people understood the of the discovery. (significant)
② Few people understood the significance of the discovery. (significant)
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⑨ typical /ˈtɪpɪkl/ adj. 典型的;有代表性的;平常的
派生词:typically adv. 典型地;通常
【课文原句】 Eating mooncakes is a typical custom of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
吃月饼是中秋节的一个典型习俗。
【高考链接】 Grizzlies will typically pass by without trouble if people remove food from campsites. (2023·全国甲卷)
【用法搭配】
be typical of 是……的典型
typically adv. 通常;一般地
【语境应用】
① During the festival, families gather for a big dinner. (typical)
① During the festival, families typically gather for a big dinner. (typical)
② (翻译)这种慷慨大方是她的典型作风。
② Such generosity is typical of her.
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⑩ reflect /rɪˈflekt/ vt. & vi. 反映;反射;深思
派生词:reflection n. 反映;倒影;沉思 reflective adj. 深思的
【课文原句】 Festivals reflect people's wishes for a better life.
节日反映了人们对美好生活的愿望。
【高考链接】 It truly reflects the wisdom of the ancient Chinese people. (2026·深圳一模)
【用法搭配】
reflect on 仔细思考;反省
reflection n. 反映;倒影;沉思
【语境应用】
① The shining lake the bright moon above. (reflect)
① The shining lake reflected the bright moon above. (reflect)
② (翻译)这些传统反映了人们对和谐的追求。
② These traditions reflect people's pursuit of harmony.
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⑪ belief /bɪˈliːf/ n. 信仰;信念;相信
派生词:believe v. 相信 believable adj. 可信的
【课文原句】 Many festivals grew out of religious beliefs.
许多节日源于宗教信仰。
【高考链接】 Contrary to popular belief, daydreaming is not a passive activity. (2025·新课标II卷)
【用法搭配】
belief in 对……的信仰/信任
contrary to popular belief 与普遍看法相反
【语境应用】
① She has a firm that hard work pays off. (believe)
① She has a firm belief that hard work pays off. (believe)
② (翻译)正是这个信念支撑着他渡过了难关。
② It was this belief that supported him through the hard times.
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⑫ occasion /əˈkeɪʒn/ n. 场合;时刻;特殊的庆典;机会
派生词:occasional adj. 偶尔的 occasionally adv. 偶尔
【课文原句】 The festival is a special occasion for family gatherings.
这个节日是家人团聚的特殊时刻。
【高考链接】 Daji are occasions for socializing and entertainment as well as buying and selling. (2026·新高考I卷)
【用法搭配】
on this occasion 在这个场合/时刻
on occasion 偶尔;间或
【语境应用】
① We only use these bowls on special . (occasion)
① We only use these bowls on special occasions. (occasion)
② (翻译)灯笼晚会既是社交也是娱乐的场合。
② The lantern party is an occasion for both socializing and entertainment.
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⑬ represent /ˌreprɪˈzent/ vt. 象征;代表;相当于
派生词:representative n. 代表 adj. 典型的 representation n. 表现;代表
【课文原句】 Red lanterns represent good luck and happiness.
红灯笼象征着好运和幸福。
【高考链接】 The dove is widely used to represent peace around the world. (仿真)
【用法搭配】
represent 象征;代表
representative n. 代表 adj. 典型的
【语境应用】
① The dragon power and good fortune in Chinese culture. (represent)
① The dragon represents power and good fortune in Chinese culture. (represent)
② (翻译)这五个圆环代表五大洲。
② The five rings represent the five continents.
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⑭ fancy /ˈfænsi/ adj. 花哨的;昂贵的 vt. 想要;自认为
【课文原句】 She put on a fancy dress for the festival parade.
她穿上一件花哨的裙子参加节日游行。
【高考链接】 Sumi had done everything to help Anna, even bought fancy stationery and packed brain food. (2026·佛山一模)
【用法搭配】
a fancy ... 华丽/昂贵的……
fancy doing sth 想要做某事
【语境应用】
① (翻译)妈妈给她买了花哨的文具作为节日礼物。
① Mum bought her fancy stationery as a festival gift.
② After the long cold walk, she a cup of hot tea. (fancy)
② After the long cold walk, she fancied a cup of hot tea. (fancy)
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⑮ moment /ˈməʊmənt/ n. 片刻;瞬间;时刻
派生词:momentary adj. 短暂的 momentarily adv. 立刻;短暂地
【课文原句】 The moment the clock struck twelve, fireworks lit up the sky.
时钟敲响十二点的那一刻,烟花照亮了天空。
【高考链接】 The awkward moment ended with the class erupting into laughter. (2025·新课标II卷)
【用法搭配】
the moment (that) 一……就……
at that moment 在那一刻
【语境应用】
① (翻译)我一见到这盏灯笼,就想起了我的童年。
① The moment I saw the lantern, I thought of my childhood.
② He paused before giving his final answer. (moment)
② He paused momentarily before giving his final answer. (moment)
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⑯ brief /briːf/ adj. 简短的;短暂的 n. 摘要
派生词:briefly adv. 简短地;简要地
【课文原句】 After a brief speech, the host began the celebration.
简短致辞之后,主持人开始了庆典。
【高考链接】 This is not brief pleasure, but lasting happiness that comes from living meaningfully. (2026·广州一模)
【用法搭配】
in brief 简言之
briefly adv. 简短地;简要地
【语境应用】
① The teacher explained the rules of the game. (brief)
① The teacher briefly explained the rules of the game. (brief)
② (翻译)这不是短暂的快乐,而是持久的幸福。
② This is not brief pleasure, but lasting happiness.
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⑰ clap /klæp/ vi. & vt. 鼓掌;拍(手) n. 拍手声
【课文原句】 The audience clapped warmly as the dancers came on stage.
舞者上台时,观众热烈鼓掌。
【高考链接】 The crowd clapped and cheered as the lion dance team passed by. (仿真)
【用法搭配】
clap one's hands 拍手;鼓掌
clap for sb 为某人鼓掌
【语境应用】
① (翻译)表演一结束,观众就热烈地鼓起掌来。
① The moment the show ended, the audience clapped warmly.
② Everyone stood up, their hands to the music. (clap)
② Everyone stood up, clapping their hands to the music. (clap)
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⑱ respect /rɪˈspekt/ n. & vt. 尊敬;尊重;方面
派生词:respectful adj. 恭敬的 respectable adj. 体面的 respectfully adv. 恭敬地
【课文原句】 During the festival, young people show respect to the elderly.
节日期间,年轻人向长辈表达敬意。
【高考链接】 They make me feel valued and respected, no matter my level of artistic ability. (2023·新课标I卷)
【用法搭配】
show respect to / for 向……表示尊敬
with respect to 关于;至于
【语境应用】
① They make me feel valued and , whatever my ability. (respect)
① They make me feel valued and respected, whatever my ability. (respect)
② (翻译)理解并尊重他人的观点是一种难得的品质。
② Understanding and respecting others' point of view is a rare quality.
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【本单元重点词组】
Key Phrases & Expressions
1. take advantage of
利用;占……便宜
2. after all
毕竟;终究
3. set off
出发;动身;使爆炸
4. go off
爆炸;走火;离开
5. fade away
逐渐消失;变虚弱
6. have sth in common
有共同之处
7. range from ... to ...
从……到……不等
8. dress (sb) up
盛装打扮
9. except for
除……之外
10. to be frank
坦白说
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【真题演练】
The Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival, one of the most important festivals in China, takes (take) place on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. On that day, families gather to admire the bright moon, while houses and streets are decorated with colourful lanterns. The festival is celebrated (celebrate) all over the country, and its customs have changed gradually (gradual) over time. Although it has ancient religious origins (origin), people are still deeply thankful (thank) for a year of peace. Nowadays, more and more citizens take part in lantern shows in big cities. Admiring (admire) the beautiful lanterns, you will easily understand why this festival plays such a significant role in Chinese culture.
The Lantern Festival, one of the most important festivals in China, takes (take) place on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. On that day, families gather to admire the bright moon, while houses and streets are decorated with colourful lanterns. The festival is celebrated (celebrate) all over the country, and its customs have changed gradually (gradual) over time. Although it has ancient religious origins (origin), people are still deeply thankful (thank) for a year of peace. Nowadays, more and more citizens take part in lantern shows in big cities. Admiring (admire) the beautiful lanterns, you will easily understand why this festival plays such a significant role in Chinese culture.
The Lantern Festival, one of the most important festivals in China, takes (take) place on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. On that day, families gather to admire the bright moon, while houses and streets are decorated with colourful lanterns. The festival is celebrated (celebrate) all over the country, and its customs have changed gradually (gradual) over time. Although it has ancient religious origins (origin), people are still deeply thankful (thank) for a year of peace. Nowadays, more and more citizens take part in lantern shows in big cities. Admiring (admire) the beautiful lanterns, you will easily understand why this festival plays such a significant role in Chinese culture.
The Lantern Festival, one of the most important festivals in China, takes (take) place on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. On that day, families gather to admire the bright moon, while houses and streets are decorated with colourful lanterns. The festival is celebrated (celebrate) all over the country, and its customs have changed gradually (gradual) over time. Although it has ancient religious origins (origin), people are still deeply thankful (thank) for a year of peace. Nowadays, more and more citizens take part in lantern shows in big cities. Admiring (admire) the beautiful lanterns, you will easily understand why this festival plays such a significant role in Chinese culture.
The Lantern Festival, one of the most important festivals in China, takes (take) place on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. On that day, families gather to admire the bright moon, while houses and streets are decorated with colourful lanterns. The festival is celebrated (celebrate) all over the country, and its customs have changed gradually (gradual) over time. Although it has ancient religious origins (origin), people are still deeply thankful (thank) for a year of peace. Nowadays, more and more citizens take part in lantern shows in big cities. Admiring (admire) the beautiful lanterns, you will easily understand why this festival plays such a significant role in Chinese culture.
The Lantern Festival, one of the most important festivals in China, takes (take) place on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. On that day, families gather to admire the bright moon, while houses and streets are decorated with colourful lanterns. The festival is celebrated (celebrate) all over the country, and its customs have changed gradually (gradual) over time. Although it has ancient religious origins (origin), people are still deeply thankful (thank) for a year of peace. Nowadays, more and more citizens take part in lantern shows in big cities. Admiring (admire) the beautiful lanterns, you will easily understand why this festival plays such a significant role in Chinese culture.
The Lantern Festival, one of the most important festivals in China, takes (take) place on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. On that day, families gather to admire the bright moon, while houses and streets are decorated with colourful lanterns. The festival is celebrated (celebrate) all over the country, and its customs have changed gradually (gradual) over time. Although it has ancient religious origins (origin), people are still deeply thankful (thank) for a year of peace. Nowadays, more and more citizens take part in lantern shows in big cities. Admiring (admire) the beautiful lanterns, you will easily understand why this festival plays such a significant role in Chinese culture.
The Lantern Festival, one of the most important festivals in China, takes (take) place on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. On that day, families gather to admire the bright moon, while houses and streets are decorated with colourful lanterns. The festival is celebrated (celebrate) all over the country, and its customs have changed gradually (gradual) over time. Although it has ancient religious origins (origin), people are still deeply thankful (thank) for a year of peace. Nowadays, more and more citizens take part in lantern shows in big cities. Admiring (admire) the beautiful lanterns, you will easily understand why this festival plays such a significant role in Chinese culture.
The Lantern Festival, one of the most important festivals in China, takes (take) place on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. On that day, families gather to admire the bright moon, while houses and streets are decorated with colourful lanterns. The festival is celebrated (celebrate) all over the country, and its customs have changed gradually (gradual) over time. Although it has ancient religious origins (origin), people are still deeply thankful (thank) for a year of peace. Nowadays, more and more citizens take part in lantern shows in big cities. Admiring (admire) the beautiful lanterns, you will easily understand why this festival plays such a significant role in Chinese culture.
The Lantern Festival, one of the most important festivals in China, takes (take) place on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. On that day, families gather to admire the bright moon, while houses and streets are decorated with colourful lanterns. The festival is celebrated (celebrate) all over the country, and its customs have changed gradually (gradual) over time. Although it has ancient religious origins (origin), people are still deeply thankful (thank) for a year of peace. Nowadays, more and more citizens take part in lantern shows in big cities. Admiring (admire) the beautiful lanterns, you will easily understand why this festival plays such a significant role in Chinese culture.
The Lantern Festival, one of the most important festivals in China, takes (take) place on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. On that day, families gather to admire the bright moon, while houses and streets are decorated with colourful lanterns. The festival is celebrated (celebrate) all over the country, and its customs have changed gradually (gradual) over time. Although it has ancient religious origins (origin), people are still deeply thankful (thank) for a year of peace. Nowadays, more and more citizens take part in lantern shows in big cities. Admiring (admire) the beautiful lanterns, you will easily understand why this festival plays such a significant role in Chinese culture.
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