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课件网) Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations 教材习题精讲 Reading and Thinking 01 03 04 02 Discovering Useful Structures Reading for Writing Assessing Your Progress Part 01 Reading and Thinking (1) Read the text again and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea. Para.1:_____ Para.2:_____ Para.3:_____ Para.4:_____ Para.5:_____ (1) Read the text again and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea. Para.1:_____ Para.2:_____ Para.3:_____ Para.4:_____ Para.5:_____ Festivals are celebrated all around the world. Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. Festivals are an important part of society. Suggested Answer (2) In pairs, discuss the following questions. 1. What do most festivals seem to have in common Why do you think people around the world find these things important 2. How do you feel about festival customs that have already faded away 3. What is the writer’s attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals What do most festivals seem to have in common Why do you think people around the world find these things important Festivals most often revolve around building family and community ties. Festivals are rarely celebrated alone. And even when someone is alone during a festival, the festival reminds them of people who used to be in their lives, but who are no longer present. This is important because people are at heart social creatures who desire to have relationships with others and to be a part of the group. Suggested Answer 2. How do you feel about festival customs that have already faded away I feel sad, because these customs are part of our culture and history. They make our lives more interesting, and they remind us who we are. 3. What is the writer’s attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals The writer doesn't directly say. Overall, he seems to think that it is a positive thing , as it helps the economy and makes it easier to buy gifts. Suggested Answer (3) Complete the following passage using suitable words from the text. Be sure to use the correct forms. Today’s festivals have a wide _____ of origins, including the seasons of the year, famous _____, important events, and religions. The _____ festival is one of the most popular festivals and is celebrated in many cultures. Customs play a _____ role in festivals, but they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackers during the Spring Festival, as they can increase air pollution. range figures harvest significant (3) Complete the following passage using suitable words from the text. Be sure to use the correct forms. These days, festivals are becoming more _____, with people spending m ... ...
