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课件网) UNIT 1 FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS Discover the reasons for festivals and celebrations What festivals do you celebrate with your family each year What is the most important festival you celebrate with your family each year The Spring Festival 春节 快乐 Why do people celebrate Chinese New Year to celebrate a year of hard work, have a good rest; to wish for a lucky and prosperous (繁荣的) coming year; to enjoy the time with families and old friends. Make a mind map of things that you often do during the Spring Festival. Spring Festival watch the CCTV Gala give lucky money make dumplings, eat delicious food watch fireworks play lanterns see the lion and the dragon dance paste couplets visit friends and relatives wear new clothes sing and dance Watch a video. WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS Identify the main idea of a paragraph Identifying the main ideas of paragraphs is necessary when analysing a text. Most paragraphs will have a “topic sentence” that tells you the paragraph’s main idea. It is often the first sentence, but sometimes it is found elsewhere in the paragraph. Do you know how to identify the main idea of each paragraph Where can we usually find the “topic sentence” Read the text and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea. 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. 1 Why do we celebrate festivals To show that we are grateful; to allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while; to help us understand where we came from, who we are, andwhat to appreciate. 2 What festival customs have already faded away 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. 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. significant range figures harvest For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackers during the Spring Festival, as they can increase air pollution. These days, fes ... ...
