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1、 range range from to origin religion religious figure charm joy joyfuln.一系列；范围、界限一系列；范围、界限vi.包括包括;(在一定范围内在一定范围内)变化变化包括从包括从到到之间之间n.起源；起因；出身起源；起因；出身n.宗教；宗教信仰宗教；宗教信仰adj.宗教的；笃信宗教的宗教的；笃信宗教的vt.认为；认定认为；认定n.人物；数字；身材人物；数字；身材n.魅力；迷人的特征魅力；迷人的特征n.高兴；喜悦高兴；喜悦adj.高兴的；快乐的高兴的；快乐的Words reviewRead after the tape and s
2、peak out the Chinese immediately.gratitude harvest agricultural agriculture crop gather grateful feature decoraten.感激之情；感谢感激之情；感谢n.收获季节；收获；收成收获季节；收获；收成vi.vt.收割收割(庄稼庄稼);捕猎捕猎(动物、鱼动物、鱼)adj.农业农业(劳动劳动/生产生产)n.农业；农艺农业；农艺n.庄稼；作物；一季的收成庄稼；作物；一季的收成vi.聚集；集合聚集；集合vt.聚集；搜集；收割聚集；搜集；收割adj.感激的；表示感谢的感激的；表示感谢的vt.以以为特色为
3、特色n.特色特色;特征特征;特点特点 vt.装饰；装潢装饰；装潢Words review church significant fade fade away typical firecracker evil in spite of commercialcommercialisen.(基督教的基督教的)教堂；礼拜堂教堂；礼拜堂adj.有重大意义的；显著的有重大意义的；显著的v.逐渐消失；逐渐消失；(使使)褪色；褪色；(身体身体)变得虚弱变得虚弱逐渐消失；逐渐消失；(身体身体)变得虚弱变得虚弱adj.典型的典型的;有代表性的有代表性的;平常的平常的n.鞭炮；爆竹鞭炮；爆竹adj.邪恶的；有害的；罪
4、恶的邪恶的；有害的；罪恶的n.邪恶；罪恶；恶性邪恶；罪恶；恶性不管；尽管不管；尽管adj.商业商业(化化)的；以获利为目的的的；以获利为目的的vt.使商业化；利用使商业化；利用牟利牟利Words reviewcommercialisation take advantage of medium the media reflect belief faith occasionhave sth in commonn.商业化商业化利用；欺骗；占利用；欺骗；占的便宜的便宜n.媒介；手段；方法媒介；手段；方法adj.中等的，中号的中等的，中号的大众传播媒体大众传播媒体vt.显示；放映；反射显示；放映；反射n
5、.信仰；信心；信任信仰；信心；信任n.宗教信仰；信任；相信宗教信仰；信任；相信n.特别的事情特别的事情(或仪式、庆或仪式、庆典典)；(适当的适当的)机会机会(兴趣、想法等方面兴趣、想法等方面)相同；相同；有相同的特征有相同的特征Words reviewUnit 1FESTIVALSAND CELEBRATIONSReading&ThinkingBefore readingWhat festivals do you celebratewith your family each year?festivalsThe Spring FestivalNationalDayDragon BoatFesti
6、valTomb-sweepingFestivalMid-autumnFestival ChristmasWhy do you think people celebrate different festivals?in memory of some special people or their ancestors for seasons of the year,survival and fear of the unknown Mothers Day show their thanks or love to other peopleP4 1Now lets read the text and f
7、ind out the authors answer to the question in the title.WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?While readingRead and finish the tasks as quickly as possible.注注:word:word 文档文档点击此处链接点击此处链接Skimming:Why do we celebrate festivals?Task 1 Answer the question.P4 2Quickly go through the passage and finish task 1task
8、2.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,and what to appreciate.Read the text again and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.Tip:Identify the
9、main idea of a paragraph Most paragraphs will have a topic sentence.It is often the first sentence.Sometimes it is found elsewhere in the paragraph.Task 2P4 3Festivals are celebrated all around the world.Of all the traditional festivals,the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.Custo
10、ms 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.Festivals most often revolve around building family and community ties.Festi
11、vals 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 pa
12、rt of the group.Read the passage carefully and finish the following tasks.Task 3Read the first paragraph and answer the questions.What do most festivals seem to have in common?Why do you think people around the world find these things important?P4 4(1)After all the crops have been gathered in.To sho
13、w that they are grateful for the years supply of food.In ancient Egypt,it featured a parade and a great feast with music,dancing and sports.Task 4Describe the harvest festival.Describe the harvest festival.Read the second paragraph and describe the harvest festivals around the world.In some European
14、 countries,people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit and get together to celebrate over a meal.During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China,families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious moon cakes.How do you feel about festival customs that have already faded away?I
15、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.Read the third paragraph and discuss about the question with your partner.Task 5P4 4(2)How do people think of the commercialisation of festivals?much easier for the p
16、ublic to spend more on gifts for their loved onesGood for the economy and public happinessFestivals should not be commercialised.Read the fourth paragraph and answer the question.Task 6What is the writers attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals?The writer doesnt 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.P4 4(3)Why are festivals an important part of society?They reflect They are occasions They help us Re
