
Unit 1 Reading and Thinking 课件 高中英语人教版(2019)必修第三册.pptx
34页Reading and thinkingUnit1 Festivals and CelebrationsLearning objectivesBy the end of the lesson,you will be able toknow the reasons,ways of celebrations and meanings of festivals.identify the main idea from the title and the topic sentences.describe a festival following the useful expressions and structure of the text.1.What festivals do you celebrate with your family each year?2.Why do you think people celebrate different festivals?Lead in.While-reading1.Read for the main idea.The text tells us _the reasons we celebrate festivals.(1).What is the text mainly about?(2).What is the main idea of each paragraph?Underline the topic sentence of each paragraph that gives the main idea.While-readingPara.1Festivals are celebrated all around the world.Para.2Of all the traditional festivals,the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.n.&v.收获收获;收割收割.While-readingPara.3Para.4Customs play a significant role in festivals,but sometimes they can change over time.adj.显著的显著的Festivals are becoming more and more commercial,with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.Festivals are an important part of society.Para.5adj.商业化的商业化的利用,占便宜利用,占便宜.While-reading123452.Read for details.Para.1What are the various origins and the common spirit of festivals?They have a wide range of origins,such as_ _the seasons ofreligions,famous figures,and important events.The spirit of _is common in all festivals.sharing joy,gratitude,love,or peaceoriginsspirit.While-reading.While-readingPara.2It featured _ and_ _.a paradedancing,and sportsPeople _ and get together to _.decorate churches and town hallscelebrate over a mealAncient EgyptEuropeChinaadmire the shining moonenjoy delicious mooncakesWhen,why and how is the festival of harvest celebrated?howwhenwhygreat feast with musicFamilies gather to _ and _.This festival takes place_ after all the crops havebeen gathered inPeople celebrate to _.show that they are grateful for the years supply of foodthe harvest festival.While-readingdiInancientInancientEgypt,Egypt,Why does the writer choose ancient Egypt,China and some European countries as the examples?insomeEuropeaninsomeEuropeaninChinainChinarepresentativeancient civilized countriesenjoy long history and culturediancientancientToday,Today,Maybe the festivals not always remain unchanged.Maybe the festivals not always remain unchanged.Para.3 Why do customs change over time?What are peoples attitudes to the commercialization of festivals?Para.4Customs change over time because of the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas.Some believe festivals should not be commercialized,others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.While-readingHow does the author support his topic sentence in this paragraph?A.by giving examples B.by listing figures C.by making comparison D.by analyzing cause and effect APara3.Customs change.While-readingchanging customs for a better lifeThe change of customsPara.3 customsreasonssignificance:Customs play a significant role in festivals,but sometimes they can change over time.Chinese Spring FestivalHalloweenlighting firecrackers faded awaybecame an exciting festivalfor childrento avoid pollution the development of modern society and the spread of new ideasjoy,care for environmentchangingPara3:changesWhat?lighting firecrackersreligious originsSpring FestivalHalloweento avoid air pollutionfor funHow do you feel about festival customs that have already faded away?I feel a litty pity but supportive because we can share more fun,peace and better environment.Why?Para.4 The commercialized festivalsWhat is the writers attitude towards the commercialization of festivals?A.positive B.negative C.objective Your attitude?Peoples attitudes some believe festivals should not be commercialized,others believe the increase in spending is good for economy and public happiness.significance:the commercialized festivals for a better lifeAlthoughPara4:commercialisationWhat writing skills are used in the Para.4?Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their love ones.Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised,others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.V.Sfacts-opinionsPara.5significancesreflectallowhelpus_us_peoples wishes,beliefs,faiths,and attitude to life.us to relax and enjoy life,and to forget about our work for a little while.us understand where we came from,who we are,and what to appreciate.What are the significances of festivals?.While-readingRead the Paragraph 4-5,and decide whether the statements are true(T),False(F)or not mentioned(N).1.Nowadays,more people would like to buy gifts online for their families.2.Online shopping is safe for people to spend their money on gifts.3.Commercialised festivals are definitely harmful for our daily lives.TNF4.People will not relax and enjoy themselves without festivals.T5.Festivals teach us to think about t。












