Unit 1 Let's Celebrate! Section B 1a～1e+Reading Plus课件2026-2027学年人教版九年级英语下册

该初中英语课件围绕“节日带来什么”主题，聚焦不同国家新年庆祝活动及共同意义。课堂以视频导入激活兴趣，从学生熟悉的春节习俗切入，通过预读讨论、读中排序填图表（如英美中埃四国时间与活动对比）、读后语言输出，搭建从理解到表达的学习支架。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与文化意识培养，通过跨文化节日对比（如中国春节与英国、埃及新年）及中考题型（词义猜、推理判断）提升思维品质。Reading Plus拓展二十四节气，深化文化理解。任务链设计（描述节日、讨论意义）助力学生语言运用，教师可直接利用结构化资源提升教学效率。

Section B What can festivals bring us? (1a~1f+Reading Plus) Unit 1 Let’s Celebrate! At the end of the class, we are able to: 1. students can read and sort out the main activities of New Year celebrations in different countries and complete a comparison chart; 2. students can use the key expressions from the text to describe one New Year festival and talk about their own family customs; 3. students can explain why New Year is meaningful to people around the world and share their own opinions with examples. Learning Objectives Warming Up Watch a video first. What did you see in the video? All these scenes are about New Year celebrations. But do they happen on the same day? Are the customs the same? Let’s read about how people in different countries celebrate the New Year. Reading 1a How does your family celebrate the Spring Festival? Name some customs. Which one is your favourite? Pre-reading Spring Festival have a big family dinner eat dumplings get pocket money set off fireworks visit relatives watch the Spring Festival Gala paste the couplets wear new clothes We usually have a big family dinner and set off fireworks. My favourite custom is getting red packets because I can buy things I like. How does your family celebrate the Spring Festival? That sounds great! A: How does your family celebrate the Spring Festival? B: We usuallyMy favourite custom is because We usually clean the house, put up couplets, and have a big dinner together on the eve. My favourite custom is making dumplings with my grandma because we talk and laugh a lot while cooking. It’s really warm and fun. A: How does your family celebrate the Spring Festival? B: We usuallyMy favourite custom is because How does your family celebrate the Spring Festival? That sounds wonderful! I love dumplings too. Skim the whole text quickly (1.5 mins). Only read the title, topic sentences of each paragraph. Don’t read every word. Number the countries in the order they appear (1–4): China Egypt The UK The US While-reading 3 4 1 2 Let’s scan! 1b Read the text. What is the author’s viewpoint about New Year celebrations? Determining the author’s viewpoint Identifying facts and opinions can help you determine the author’s viewpoint. Check your answer. What is the author’s viewpoint about New Year celebrations? The author believes that although different countries celebrate New Year in different ways, they all share the same meaning — it is a time for people to stay with family and friends and show hope for the new year. 1d Fill in the chart. What do New Year festivals have in common? New Year Celebrations Country Time Activity Check your answer. Country Time Activity The UK 31 December gather in London, watch Big Ben clock tower, count down, sing “Auld Lang Syne” Check your answer. Country Time Activity The US 12:00 AM drop a big ball, huge crowds, gather in Times Square, wish each other “Happy New Year!” Check your answer. Country Time Activity China the eve of the Spring Festival sweep out dust, put up couplets, set off fireworks, watch lion dances and dragon dances, reunite with families, enjoy the big family dinner Check your answer. Country Time Activity Egypt in April paint eggs, go out to enjoy picnics, dance, sing, and watch plays at the theatre 1. The phrase “sweeping out dust” in the text stands for . A. cleaning the house for good luck B. throwing away old useless furniture C. planting trees in the yard D. preparing food for the festival Read and choose. A 中考常考—词义猜 2. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that “Auld Lang Syne” is a song . A. only popular in the United States B. full of feelings for relatives and friends C. played when the big ball drops in Times Square D. written specially for New Year midnight dinners B 中考常考—推理判断 1e Use your own words to introduce a New Year festival to a partner. I want to introduce the New Year celebration in the UK. On December 31, lots of people get together in London to watch Big Ben and count down till midnight. Millions more watch the show on TV. When midnight comes, everyone sings the Scottish song Auld Lang Syne. This song helps people think of their family and friends. Though the way they celebrate is special, the heart of this festival is the same as others: people gather together and wish each other a happy new year with hope. Post-reading Example Hi, let me introduce China’s Spring Festival to you. It’s the most important festival for Chinese people. We celebrate it to say goodbye to the old year and welcome a new one. We have many special customs. Before the festival, we clean our houses to sweep away bad luck and put up red couplets. We set off fireworks and watch lion or dragon dances during the festival. The most meaningful part is the family reunion. All family members go back home and share a big dinner on New Year’s Eve. We enjoy nice food and send warm wishes to each other. Just like other New Year celebrations around the world, it’s a great time to stay with family and hope for a bright new year. Example 1. What other New Year celebrations do you know of? 2.Why is New Year so important for people all over the world? 1f Discuss the questions. I know Christmas and Thailand’s Water-Splashing Festival. People gather with family and hope for good luck in the new year. New Year Celebrations around the world New Year is a wonderful time when family and friends come together to remember the old year and welcome the new one. People all around the world celebrate New Year with music, special food, and fireworks. In fact, they even do it at different times. Let’s look at how this festival is celebrated in some parts of the world. Language Points Point 1 come together 相聚 Point 4 celebratewith 以……方式来庆祝 Point 2 remember the old year 辞旧(记住旧岁月) Point 3 welcome the new one 迎新 In the UK, many people gather in London on 31 December to see the famous Big Ben clock tower and count down to midnight while millions watch it on TV. At midnight they sing “Auld Lang Syne,” a Scottish song, to remember friends and family. Point 5 count down 倒数 At 12:00 AM in the US, people have similar customs. A famous tradition is the dropping of a big ball in New York. Huge crowds gather in Times Square to watch this. When the ball reaches the bottom at exactly midnight, they all wish each other “Happy New Year!” Chinese people consider the Spring Festival the most important. It is a time for everyone to say goodbye to the old year and give a warm welcome to the new. There are lots of customs, such as sweeping out dust from houses, putting up couplets, setting off fireworks, and watching lion dances and dragon dances. One very important custom is for people to return home and reunite with their families. Point 6 Point 7 It’s a time for sb to do sth. sweep out dust 扫除灰尘 Point 8 set off 点燃,动身 Point 9 lion dances and dragon dances 舞龙舞狮 Point 10 reunite with sb 和某人重聚 They especially enjoy the big family dinner on the eve of the Spring Festival. This is when grandparents, parents, and children come together to eat delicious food and express best wishes for the whole family. Point 12 express best wishes 表达美好祝愿 Point 11 enjoy the big family dinner共享团圆饭 In Egypt, people celebrate Sham El-Nessim in April to mark the beginning of spring. The name of the festival means “smelling the breeze”. At this time, the weather becomes brighter, and the flowers and trees begin to show their colours. People paint eggs which are symbols of new beginnings. They also go out to enjoy picnics, dance, sing, and watch plays at the theatre. Point 13 mark the beginning of spring 标志着春天的开始 Point 14 paint eggs 画彩蛋 Point 15 go out to enjoy 外出…… Although New Year celebrations are different throughout the world, something remains the same. In every country, it is a special time for people to spend time with their family and friends and show hope for the coming year. Point 16 last but not least 最后但同样重要的是 although引导的让步状语从句 Exercises 一、用方框中所给词的正确形式填空,每空一词。 1. The Spring Festival is a time when family members from different cities to enjoy a big dinner together. 2. We usually the house before the new year to sweep away bad luck. 3. At , people in London gather to watch the Big Ben clock tower. 4. The soft made the spring morning feel warm and pleasant. gather dust firework gather midnight dust breeze throughout midnight breeze 5. the year, students work hard and help each other to achieve their dreams. 6. The colourful lit up the night sky and brought joy to everyone watching. Throughout fireworks 二、根据汉语意思完成句子,每空一词。 1. 春节是把家人团聚在一起的美好时刻。 The Spring Festival is a wonderful time to family members . 2. 学生们正在兴奋地倒计时,期待着暑假的到来。 The students are the days excitedly for the coming summer holiday. 3. 除夕夜,人们点燃烟花来迎接新年。 On the eve of the Spring Festival, people fireworks to welcome the new year. 4. 在新年来临之前,我们通常会打扫房屋以扫除旧年的灰尘。 Before the new year comes, we usually clean the house to the dust of the old year. bring together counting down set off sweep out Reading Plus 1 Read the text and complete the table. Add more information as you know. Season Term Custom Spring Summer Autumn Winter Check your answer. Season Spring Term Custom Start of Spring, Grain Rain Start of Spring: biting the spring Grain Rain: farmers prepare fields and plant crops Check your answer. Season Summer Term Custom Start of Summer, Grain in Ear Start of Summer: marks the transition from spring to summer; Grain in Ear: farmers in northern China harvest winter wheat; farmers in southern China plant summer rice Check your answer. Season Autumn Term Custom Start of Autumn, Autumn Equinox Start of Autumn: if it rains, a good harvest is expected; Autumn Equinox: weather becomes cool, leaves change colour; families gather to admire the moon and eat mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival Check your answer. Season Winter Term Custom Start of Winter, Major Cold Start of Winter: eat dumplings to wish for a cozy winter; Major Cold: families start to prepare for the Spring Festival 2 Choose one of the 24 solar terms and introduce it to the class in your own words. Start of Spring is the first solar term of the year. It usually comes in early February. It marks the beginning of spring. The weather starts to get warmer and nature slowly wakes up. There is a popular custom called “biting the spring”, when people eat spring vegetables or spring rolls to welcome the new season. Farmers also begin to prepare their fields for the coming planting season. I think this term is meaningful because it brings hope and energy for a new year. Sample 1 — Start of Spring(立春) Grain in Ear is the third solar term of summer. “Ear” means the top part of a grain plant, such as wheat, that contains the seeds. During this time, farmers in northern China are busy harvesting winter wheat, while farmers in southern China are planting summer rice. The Chinese name “mangzhong” sounds like “busy with planting”, which perfectly describes how hard farmers work. I like this term because it shows the importance of hard work and the wisdom of Chinese farming culture. Sample 2 — Grain in Ear(芒种) Autumn Equinox is the middle point of autumn. During this time, the weather becomes cool and pleasant. The leaves change their colour from green to orange and yellow, making the season very beautiful. The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated around this time. Families and friends gather together to admire the full moon and share delicious mooncakes. I think this term is wonderful because it brings people together and reminds us to enjoy the beauty of nature. Sample 3 — Autumn Equinox(秋分) Start of Winter is the first solar term of winter. After this day, the weather gradually changes from cool to cold. People have a traditional custom on this day — eating dumplings. The delicious and warm dumplings are not just food; they carry a warm wish for a cozy winter. I like this term because it tells us that winter is coming and it's time to rest and prepare for the new year. Sample 4 — Start of Winter(立冬) The 24 Solar Terms More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Chinese developed the 24 solar terms—a unique “calendar” to understand nature. They divided the year into 24 periods, each lasting 15 or 16 days. These terms were a guide for farmers—informing them of when to carry out certain farming activities. Many traditional Chinese festivals and folk customs are also related to the 24 solar terms. divide into informof Spring The year begins with Start of Spring. Among the many traditions for welcoming spring is a popular custom, “biting the spring”, where people eat spring vegetables or spring rolls. As the temperature rises and rainfall increases, nature slowly awakens. Farmers prepare their fields so that they can plant their crops during Grain Rain, the last term of the season. 引导目的状语从句 引导时间状语从句 Summer Start of Summer marks the transition from spring to summer. Summer is a busy time for farmers. During the Grain in Ear (“Ear” here means the top part of a grain plant, such as wheat, that contains the seeds.) period, which is the third solar term of summer, farmers in northern China harvest winter wheat, while farmers in southern China are busy planting summer rice. It is no wonder why this term sounds like “busy with planting” (mangzhong) in Chinese! 非限制性定语从句 表对比 Autumn Start of Autumn marks the coming of a harvesting season. There is a saying that goes, “If it rains on the day of Start of Autumn, a good harvest is expected.” By the day of Autumn Equinox, the middle point of autumn, the weather in most areas becomes cool and leaves change in colour from green to orange and yellow. The Mid-Autumn Festival, a festival full of poetry and imagination, is celebrated around this time. Families and friends gather to admire the full moon and eat mooncakes. 引导定语从句,先行词为saying Winter Winter is a time for farmers to store their harvests and rest. After Start of Winter, the weather gradually changes from cool to cold. A traditional custom on the day of Start of Winter is to eat dumplings. The delicious and nutritious dumplings embody a warm wish for a cozy winter. Major Cold is the final term of the year and the coldest time of the year. As the new year draws near, families start to prepare for the Spring Festival. 引导时间状语从句 Winter Winter is a time for farmers to store their harvests and rest. After Start of Winter, the weather gradually changes from cool to cold. A traditional custom on the day of Start of Winter is to eat dumplings. The delicious and nutritious dumplings embody a warm wish for a cozy winter. Major Cold is the final term of the year and the coldest time of the year. As the new year draws near, families start to prepare for the Spring Festival. Today, the 24 solar terms still play an important role in life. They remind us of how nature changes through the year and reflect the Chinese wisdom of living in harmony with nature. Summary 1. Passage: ①topic: how different countries celebrate New Year — their customs, traditions, and the common meaning behind these celebrations.. ②key phrases and Expressions: couplet, firework, gather, midnight, Scottish, dust, breeze, throughout, bring together, count down, set off, sweep out 2. Reading Plus: The 24 Solar Terms Lavf58.46.101 $