Unit 3 Period 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading（课件）英语译林版必修第二册

Unit 3 Festivals and customs 高中英语译林版必修第二册 Welcome to the unit & Reading Learning objectives know the wedding customs in India and the grand occasion of the Rio Carnival; explore cultural values behind those customs; develop a tolerant and respectful attitude towards different cultures and the ability of cross-cultural communication. Contents 1. Lead in 2. Pre-reading 3. While reading 4. Post reading 5. Language points 6. Summary 7. Assessment 8. Homework 01. Lead in Lead in When we mention “Spring Festival”, what would you think of ? dumplings red envelope firecrackers fireworks lantern family reunion dinner red couplets window decoration fortunate character Lead in Festivals can tell us a lot about the cultures of different countries. Watch the video and finish the following exercise. Yi Peng Lantern Festival is celebrated in Chiang Mat, Thailand as a way to ________. Midsummer’s Day is celebrated in Sweden for people to ______. The Day of the Dead, which lasts ________, is a festival in Mexico for people to ________. Lead in Yi Peng Lantern Festival is celebrated in Chiang Mai, Thailand as a way to ______ __________________________________. Midsummer’s Day is celebrated in Sweden for people to _______________________ __________________________________. The Day of the Dead, which lasts ____________, is a festival in Mexico for people to ___________________________ ___________________________________. let bad memories go and make a wish for the future hold parties, singing and dancing around a midsummer pole for three days remember loved ones who are no longer alive Lead in What Chinese festivals are similar to each of the three festivals in the video? Yi Peng Lantern Festival is similar to the __________________ in China. On both festivals people _____________. the Lantern Festival make lanterns Midsummer’s Day is similar to the ___________________. Both celebrate __________________ though the latter takes on other meanings as it develops. Dragon Boat Festival the start of summer Lead in The Day of the Dead is similar to ___________________. Both festivals are celebrated for people___________ _______________________________ _______________________________. the Qingming Festival to remember their loved ones who are no longer with them 02. Pre-reading Pre-reading Travelling is a way to learn about other cultures. The travel journal below was written by Alex Zhang, a travel writer. He shares his experiences of attending an Indian wedding and the Rio Carnival. Before you read the travel journal, think about the following question. How can you learn about foreign customs and traditions? Travelling to different countries. Making friends with foreigners. Searching information on the Internet. ... 03. While-reading Skimming Read for elements of a travel journal. Date Place Events Feelings lead Read the passage carefully, then put the events at the Indian wedding in the correct order. Skimming The Indian wedding a. The bride’s father led her to the bridegroom. b. The couple took seven steps. c. The celebrations began. d. The bridegroom arrived on a horse. e. The couple joined hands and walked around a fire. d a e b c eye-catching her father decorated white horse four seven promise Before the ceremony During the ceremony After the ceremony Celebrations:_________ Guests were dressed up in formal colorful clothes; bride wore a red silk sari. Dancing ❆ Detailed Reading In a brightly decorated hotel room. 15 lead Answer the following questions. 1. What were the Indian couple’s promises about? 2. What does Alex think of the Indian wedding? The promises were about how they were going to support each other and live together happily. Detailed Reading He thought it was an opportunity of a lifetime. He found the wedding ceremony impressive, extraordinary and romantic. lead Read the passage carefully, then put the events at the Rio Carnival in the correct order. Skimming The Rio Carnival a. The group started marching down the street. b. Alex saw dancers and musicians standing in the street. c. Alex took his place in the crowd. d. The group jumped into action. e. The crowd passed many street stands. c b d a e excitement took his place were standing energetic twisted and turned cheer marching down danced caught up five During the street party After the street party Before the street party 18 lead 1. Why did Alex go to a street party? 2. What did Alex see and smell as he passed the street stands? To experience the spirit of the Rio Carnival for himself. Detailed Reading He saw an ever-going sea of people, iceboxes of soft drinks and beer, and smelt roasted meat. lead 3. What does Alex think of the Rio Carnival? Alex must have enjoyed the Rio Carnival very much, as he hardly noticed five hours fly by. He called the Carnival a “happy occasion”. He also described his first day in Rio as “amazing”. Detailed Reading 04. Post-reading lead Post Reading How is the Indian wedding different from and similar to Chinese weddings you have been to? In pairs, discuss the following question. similarity differences China India Guests are not dressed in formal clothes. The bride wears a traditional Chinese wedding dress in red. There is no dancing after the ceremony. taking place in a hotel a lot of guests being well decorated... Guests are dressed in formal clothes. There is a dancing after the ceremony. Post Reading On 10 January in India, when Nadim invited me 1.__his sister’s wedding, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime. The wedding ceremony 2. (take) place in a brightly 3. (decorate) hotel room. There were hundreds of guests. It reminded me 4. my sister’s wedding. 5. our cultures are so different, the smiling faces are the same. On 26 February in Brazil, the summer heat hit me as soon as I get 6. the flight. I could feel it already—the Carnival was in the air! 7. (experience) the spirit of the Carnival for myself, I went to a street party. 8. (luck) , I arrived just in time. I could see Brazilian dancers and a band standing in the street. Some of them carried to Although took of decorated After reading the travel journal, please fill in the following blanks. on To experience Luckily Post Reading flags, 9. blew in the wind. Then there was an explosion of bright colors and lively music, and the group jumped into action. I was so caught up in the party fever that I hardly noticed five hours fly by! Even as I lay in bed that evening, the bright colors and lively music were still swimming all around me. 10. an amazing first day in Rio! which What 05. Language points lead 1. The wedding ceremony took place in a brightly decorated hotel room. 【词汇拓展】 decorate...with... 用……来装饰/美化某事 decoration n. 装饰，装饰物，装饰品 【即学即练】 1. Orange trees are more than (decorate); they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. 2. (decorate) with some eye-catching flowers, the classroom looks beautiful. decorate vt. & vi.装饰；装潢；点缀；粉刷，油漆 Language points Decorated decoration lead 2. According to tradition, the bride was wearing an eye-catching red silk sari. 【词汇拓展】 by tradition 根据传统；按照惯例 maintain a tradition 保持传统 break with tradition 打破传统 traditional adj. 传统的；惯例的 traditionally adv. 传统上；习惯上 tradition n. 传统；惯例；传统的信仰（或风俗） Language points 【即学即练】 1. The festival is (tradition) held in May. traditionally lead 3. I did not understand all of the traditional customs, but a few made a deep impression on me. 【词汇拓展】 give the impression of... 留下……的印象 leave/make a(n)...impression on sb. 给某人留下……的印象 impress vt. 使钦佩；给……留下深刻印象 impress sb. with/by sth. 使某人对某事印象深刻 be impressed by/with... 为……所打动；对……有印象 impress sth. on/upon sb. 使某人意识到某事的重要性 impress on/upon sb. that... 使某人铭记…… impressive adj. 给人印象深的；令人赞叹的 impression n．印象；感想；影响，效果 Language points lead Language points 【即学即练】 1. He impressed her his sincerity. 2. My father impressed the importance of honesty me. 3. His (impress) performance on the stage yesterday left a deep on/ upon the audience. impressive on/ upon with impression lead 4. It reminded me of my sister’s wedding. Although our cultures are so different, the smiling faces are the same. 【词汇拓展】 remind sb. of sth. 提醒某人某事，使某人想起某事 remind sb. (not) to do sth. 提醒某人(不要)做某事 remind sb. that... 提醒某人…… reminder n. [C]提醒人的事物，引起回忆的事物；提示信，通知单 a reminder of... ……的提示/警示 remind vt.提醒，使……想起 Language points 【即学即练】 1. The cold served as a _______(remind) that winter wasn't quite finished. reminder lead 5. No wonder people from Rio take a week off for this happy occasion. 【词汇拓展】 on this/that occasion 在这/那种情况下 on occasion(s) 有时；偶尔 on no occasion 决不(放在句首时句子要部分倒装) on one occasion 有一次 occasional adj. 偶尔的 occasionally adv. 偶尔；间或 occasion n. 特殊场合，盛会；时刻；时机 Language points 【即学即练】 1. No matter where we live, festivals are occasions we can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. when lead 6. I was so caught up in the party fever that I hardly noticed five hours fly by! 【词汇拓展】 catch sight of 忽然看到(一直在寻找或希望看到的) catch hold of 抓住 catch on 变得流行 catch on (to sth.) 理解(某事) be caught in 处于困境 catch up 打听(不在时所发生的事)；叙旧；追上，赶上(＋with) catch one’s attention/ interest/ imagination 引起某人的注意/兴趣/想象 be caught up in 被卷入，陷入 Language points lead 7. There were hundreds of guests, all dressed up in formal, colourful clothes. 【归纳拓展】 作用：在句中作状语，表示时间、原因、条件、方式、伴随等。 构成：名词/ 代词 + 现在分词（表示正在进行的主动动作） 过去分词（表示已完成的被动动作） 不定式（表示没有发生或即将发生的动作） 形容词/ 副词/ 介词短语/ 名词 【即学即练】 1. Steve moved to the piano and sat at the bench, hands (tremble) as he gently placed his fingers on the keys. 独立主格结构 Language points trembling it 06. Summary Summary Alex around the world an Indian wedding the Rio Carnival Date Place Events Feelings 07. Assessment Assessment Learning Objectives Score(1-5) 1. After learning, I am able to know the wedding customs in India and the grand occasion of the Rio Carnival. 2. After learning, I am able to explore cultural values behind those customs. 3. After learning, I am able to develop a tolerant and respectful attitude towards different cultures and the ability of cross-cultural communication. 5-完全能；4-基本能；3-不确定；2不太能；1-完全不能 08. Homework Homework 1. Read the travel journal carefully, then copy and memorize three sentences you like. 2. Write a short passage about Chinese traditional festivals and customs (at least 80 words). Homework 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华，你校即将举办以“中国传统节日”为主题的演讲活动，面向全校学生征集演讲稿。请你以“The Most Meaningful Festival in My Heart”为题，写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1．介绍你选择的节日（名称、时间、庆祝习俗等） 2．这个节日的特殊意义 注意： 1. 字数80左右； 2. 为使行文连贯，可以适当增加细节。 Hello, everyone. My name is Li Hua. I’m here to talk about ___________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Thanks for your listening! Homework Hello, everyone. My name is Li Hua. I’m here to talk about the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is the most meaningful festival in my heart. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. On this day, families gather together, enjoy the full moon and share delicious moon cakes. We often chat happily while eating moon cakes, talking about our daily life and good wishes. It is a time for reunion and relaxation. For me, its special meaning lies in reunion. It reminds us to value family love and cherish the time we spend with relatives. It also carries our traditional culture and passes down the spirit of harmony. Thank you for listening! Homework 二选一 假设你是明启中学英语校报专栏作者李华，你计划在下一期 Into China栏目做一期关于传统冬季习俗的专栏，专栏内容包括： 1. 介绍一项中国传统冬季习俗； 2. 该习俗的意义与传承。 注意： 1. 字数80左右； 2. 为使行文连贯，可以适当增加细节。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Homework Embracing the Warmth of Winter: The Tradition of Eating Laba Porridge In the heart of Chinese winter traditions, the custom of eating Laba porridge stands out as a cherished and time-honored practice. Celebrated on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, this tradition involves cooking a nutritious porridge made from various grains, beans, nuts, and dried fruits. The Laba Festival, as is known, marks the beginning of the preparations for the Chinese New Year. The significance of eating Laba porridge extends beyond its delicious taste. It symbolizes a time of family reunion and gratitude for the harvest. The custom is deeply rooted in Buddhist culture, commemorating the enlightenment of the Buddha. Families gather to cook and enjoy the porridge, sharing stories and warmth. In modern times, the tradition is passed down through generations, with schools and communities organizing activities to make Laba porridge, ensuring the custom thrives and adapts to contemporary life. This simple yet profound tradition continues to foster a sense of togetherness and cultural identity during the cold winter months. Thank you for your listening Lavf59.27.100 Packed by Bilibili XCoder v2.0.2 $