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课件网) Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking Step1 Pre-reading Look at the following pictures of festivals around the world and try to match them with their English names. A.Christmas Day B.the Dragon Boat Festival C.Mother's Day D.the Qixi Festival c A B D Step 2 While-reading Reading for the main idea. 1.What's the main idea of the text This article is mainly about _____ the reason why we celebrate festivals WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS 我们为什么庆祝节日？ Find out the main idea of each paragraph. Para.1 A.The harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. Para.2 B.Festivals are celebrated all around the world. Para.3 C.Customs sometimes can change over time. Para.4 D.Festivals are an important part of society. Para.5 E.Festivals are becoming more and more commercial. Key: BACED Reading for the details (I)阅读文章第一段，完成第1题。 1.What do all festivals have in common The spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace. (Ⅱ)阅读文章第二段，完成第2~3题。 2.When does the harvest festival take place After all the crops have been gathered in. 3.How did the ancient Egypt celebrate the harvest festival They had a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. (Ⅲ)阅读文章第三、四、五段，完成第4题。 4.判断正误。True(T)or False(F) ①During Chinese Spring Festival there is no custom of lighting firecrackers.( ) ② Online shopping has made people's life more convenient. ( ) F T Reading for the structure Festivals are celebrated all around the world The spirit of sharing joy,1._____ love,or peace is common in all festivals. gratitude Reasons celebrate to festivals People celebrate to show that they 2._____ the year's supply of food. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may 3._____ and others may be established. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much 4._____for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. easier fade away are grateful for Festivals are an important part They reflect people's wishes,5._____faiths,and attitudes of society towards life. beliefs Step3 Post-reading 1.Which Chinese festival do you like most What does it celebrate What do people do during the festival (Answers may vary.) I like Mid-Autumn Festival. It celebrates the beauty of the full moon,harvest,time with family and friends.People usually give and eat mooncakes,watch the full moon with family and friends. 2.Which festival do you think is the most fun Why (Answers may vary.) I think the Lantern Festival is the most fun,because it can guess riddles,also can play hide. 3.What festivals or celebrations do you have in your city or town (Answers may vary.) We have the Double Ninth Festival.People go shopping, have fun,have dinner and visit each other.
