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课件网) Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking 1.What festivals can you find in this video the Spring Festival Thanksgiving Day the Mid-Autumn Festival the Dragon Boat Festival Step1 Lead in 2.Why do you think people celebrate different festivals to honor Quyuan Halloween to sacrifice the ancestor to show the gratitude for food to gather and enjoy big meals Step2 Self-study Why do we celebrate festivals Predict: This passage may talk about the _____ for celebrating festivals. reasons Learning Objectives 1. predict the content with the title and pictures. 2. skim for the topic sentence of each paragraph and scan for the specific information. 3. know the significance of festivals. At the end of the class, you will be able to Find the topic sentence of each para. 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 business taking advantage of the celebrations. Festivals are an important part of society. Step 3 Exercises and Explanation Skimming lntroduction of festivals around the world The harvest festival The change of customs Commercial festivals The importance of festivals Conclusion Body Introduction origins the seasons of the year religions famous figures important events Para.1 spirit joy gratitude love peace common different Festivals sharing Festivals are celebrated all around the world. 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. 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. 大范围的， 许多各种不同的 起源 宗教 名人 重要事件 独特魅力 感恩，感激 相同的 Read Para.1 Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. Where When What ancient Egypt during the springtime It featured a parade and a great feast. European countries People decorate churches and town halls, and get together to celebrate over a meal. China Mid-Autumn (August 15th of the lunar calendar) Families admire the moon and enjoy mooncakes. Three examples Para.2 Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. 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. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime—the Egyptian harvest season. It featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. 丰收节日 农业 举行，发生 感激 农作 ... ...
