(
课件网) Reading and thinking Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Why do we celebrate festivals 11.celebrate different festivals庆祝各种节日 12.have a wide range of origins各种起源 13.famous figures著名的人物 14.unique charms独特的魅力 15.take place发生，举行 16.be grateful for sth.因某事感恩 17.a great feast一场丰盛的宴席 18.admire the shining moon观赏明月 19.play a significant role in在...扮演重要角色 20.change over time随时间而变化 21.the spread of new ideas新思想的传播 22.fade away消失 23.light firecrackers放鞭炮 24.drive away the evil spirits驱鬼神 25.avoid air pollution避免空气污染 26.become more commercial 变得商业化 27.take advantage of sth.利用某事物 28.social media apps社交媒体 29.make it much easier for sb. to do sth.使得某人做某事更加容易 30.increase public happiness提升公众幸福感 31.attitudes towards life生活的态度 32.have sth. in common 有很多相同之处 To gain some information about festivals and celebrations around the world. To identify the main idea of a paragraph. To think critically about the reasons why people celebrate different festivals. Harvest festivals around the world--in Japan Tsukimi, also known as Otsukimi or Jugoya, is a traditional Japanese moon-viewing festival that takes place in autumn. It is a time to appreciate the beauty of the full moon, express gratitude for the harvest, and hope for a prosperous year ahead .Today, Tsukimi is celebrated not only in traditional ways but also through large-scale events hosted by cities and towns, featuring live music, food stalls, and cultural performances. Chuseok, also known as Korean Thanksgiving, is one of the most important traditional festivals in South Korea, celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. It is a time for family reunions, remembrance of ancestors, and celebration of the harvest. In modern times, Chuseok is a three-day national holiday, with many people traveling to their hometowns to be with their families. The festival is also marked by various cultural events, including traditional performances and exhibitions. It is a time for strengthening family bonds and preserving cultural heritage Harvest festivals around the world--in Korea The Ok Om Bok Festival, also known as the Khmer Moon Festival, is a traditional celebration held by the Khmer people. This festival is a time to express gratitude to the moon goddess for protecting crops, regulating the weather, and bringing good fortune. It is celebrated on the 14th and 15th days of the tenth lunar month, usually in mid-November. Lanterns are set a float on the water, carrying away troubles and misfortune, and bringing blessings and prosperity. Harvest festivals around the world--in Cambodia Lantern parades are a vibrant and integral part of the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in Malaysia. Harvest festivals around the world--in Malaysia The Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam is a time of joy, family, and cultural celebration, blending ancient traditi ... ...
