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课件网) B3 U1 language points Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year,religions, famous figures, and important events. 一系列的，各种各样的 range 在……的范围内 超出……的范围 包括；（在一定范围内）变化 range from...to... range between...and... out of/beyond the range of within the range of 翻译：他做过很多不同的工作，从演员到海员。 He has done a range of different jobs, ranging from actor to sailor. 著名人物 keep one's figure figure out 保持身材 算出；弄明白 Para 1 融会应用 写出下列句子中figure的词性和含义 （1）We're told the figure can reach 100，000 next year._____ n.数字 （2）The movement is supported by key figures in the three main political parties._____ n.人物 （3）Most of young women want a slim figure these days._____ n.身材 （4）The wall was covered with figures of birds and flowers._____ n.图形 （5）We figured the sensible thing to do was to wait._____ v.认为 导学案P8-9 Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals. Para 1 独特的魅力 无论有多么... This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food. ...Today, in some European countries, people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, and get together to celebrate over a meal. Para 2 举行；发生 因某事而感激某人 grateful 因做某事而感激 be grateful to do sth 派生：gratitude n. 感激，感谢 用...装饰 decorate 派生：decoration 收割；收获 Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time.With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others maybe established. Para 3 起重要作用 significant 有重大意义的；显著的；重要的 派生：significance n.意义；重要性 be of significance to...=be significant to... 随着...的发展 新思想的传播 逐渐消失;身体变得虚弱 One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins. Para 3 驱逐，赶走 为了 尽管，虽然 Festivals are becoming more and more commercial,with business taking advantage of the celebrations Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialized, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness. Para 4 越来越... 利用 advantage n. 优点；长处；优势 派生：disadvantage 对...有好处 make + it + a ... ...
