人教修订版高中一年级下Unit14P.ppt
人教修订版高中一年级下Unit14P Still waters run deep.流静水深流静水深,人静心深人静心深 Where there is life,there is hope。有生命必有希望。有生命必有希望FestivalsUnit 14The most important holiday in China is Spring Festival,also known as the Chinese New Year.To the Chinese people it is as important as Christmas to people in the West.To the ordinary Chinese,the festival actually begins on the eve of the lunar New Years Day and ends on the fifth day of the first month of the lunar calendar.But the 15th of the first month,which normally is called the Lantern Festival,means the official end of the Spring Festival.Preparations for the New Year begin the last few days of the last moon,when houses are thoroughly cleaned,debts repaid,hair cut and new clothes purchased.Houses are festooned(给饰给饰花彩花彩)with paper scrolls bearing auspicious(吉祥的吉祥的)antithetical(对偶的对偶的)couplet and in many homes,people burn incense at home and in the temples to pay respects to ancestors and ask the gods for good health in the coming year.On New Years Eve,all the members of families come together to feast.At midnight at the turn of the old and new year,people used to let off fire-crackers which serve to drive away the evil spirits and to greet the arrival of the new year.On New Years day,people dress up in their best or ancient costumes to visit relatives and friends or go on or watch parades in the streets.Children receive red packets decorated with gold symbols and filled with“lucky money”.FestivalsChinese FestivalsLantern FestivalThe Dragon Boat FestivalTomb Sweeping DayMid-Autumn DayNew Years DayDouble-ninthNational DayMay 1stForeign FestivalsChristmas DayThanksgiving DayMothers DayApril Fools DayValentines DayEasterPumpkin Pumpkin headheadHalloween MasksThe night of October 31st,when it was believed that the spirits of dead people appeared,and which is now celebrated in the US by children,who dress as witches and ghosts.HalloweenObon in JapanObonA traditional Buddhist festival which takes place throughout Japan around August 15.At this time,people visit their ancestors graves,welcome the ancestors spirits home with food and offerings and then see the spirits off.In this picture we can see some Japanese women are floating paper lanterns to welcome their past ancestors back home.The Day of the DeadIn MexicoIn MexicoThe Day of the Dead in MexicoThe best way to describe this Mexican holiday is to say that it is a time when Mexican families remember their dead,and the continuity of life.The celebration usually begins as early as October 18 and continues until November 9.In this picture,we can see a lady is visiting the resting place of the dead.She has lit some candles and is now placing a bunch of flowers in front of the monument to show her respect for and memory of the dead.Compare a Chinese festival with a foreign oneNameWhenWhoHowWhyThemesHow old Tomb Sweeping DayApril 5thAll Chinese around the worldVisit their family graves,pull weeds,sweep away dirt and set off offerings of food and spirit moneyTo honor past ancestors,celebrate the rebirth of nature,marking the beginning of the planting season and other outdoor activitiesFamily,natureFrom the Spring and Autumn PeriodCompare a Chinese festival with a foreign oneNameWhenWhoHowWhyThemesHow oldHalloweenOctober 31AmericansHold fancy balls,dress up in all manner of ghoulish costumes;noisily parade around the neighborhoodTo keep the living body away from being possessed by spirits of all those who died throughout the preceding yearSuperstition,safety,religionFrom the 1840sSummary of the festivalMardi Gras A horn player in the Mardi Gras.In New Orleans,USA,Mardi Gras is celebrated with parades and marching bands playing jazz music.Mardi Gras,or Shrove Tuesday,is the last day before Lent,a period of fasting.People celebrate Mardi Gras by dressing up in costumesdress up 穿上正装穿上正装,打扮打扮You dont need to for this dinner.I dont want to go to their wedding because I hate dressing up.dress up in 穿穿服装打扮服装打扮I just love the fun of dressing up in ancient clothing.dress up as 打扮成打扮成The little girl dressed herself up as an angle.be dressed in 穿穿She is always dressed in white.Summary of the festivalRamadan is a time of fasting.During this month,Muslims may not eat food during daylight hours.Ramadan is an important month for Muslims.RamadanSummary of the festivalEasterA Christian holy day in March or April when Christians remember the death of Christ and his return to life.Sample discussion:I think that the new holiday should be a Peace Day.On this day,no fighting or conflicts are allowed.People learn and talk about peace.The holiday will be celebrated on the second Sunday in January.I think this is the best idea because nothing is more important than peace.B:I think we should create a Happiness Day instead.If people are happy,there wont be any wars or fights.We should celebrate Happiness Day on the shortest,darkest day of the winter,because many people feel unhappy when its cold and the sun doesnt shine.People will celebrate by doing something that makes another person happy,for example helping them do something or giving them a card or a small gift.Most important,people should smile and laugh a lot on Happiness Day.C:I like your ideas,but I would like to suggest something different.Why dont we have a Friendship to each other,they will be happy and they wont fight.I think that we should celebrate Friendship Day the first day of every month.If we do this,we will start each month in a friendly way.We can learn about how to make and keep friends and how to solve problems together.People will celebrate Friendship Day by making new friends and spending the day together with their friends.D:Well,perhaps we shouldnt be so selfish.Peace,happiness and friendship are important to us,to human beings,but what about the rest of the planet?We mustnt forget about nature,the environment and the animals.On this day,which we will celebrate on the first day of spring,people will not pollute and they will learn more about nature.We should also plant trees and do something for our animal friends.I think that we will be happier,friendlier and more peaceful if we learn to take better care of our planet.Why not have a Nature Day?Make the best of sth.-to accept an unsatisfactory situation and do whatever you can to make it less bad(不不爱做的事爱做的事)好好去做好好去做,往好里做往好里做We have to the situation.One must learn to a bad job.The girl did not like to wash dishes,but she made the best of it.Make the worst of Dave was now changing over from making the worst of the affair to making the best of it.(在困难情况下在困难情况下)不肯做出努力不肯做出努力,不肯好好干不肯好好干Sample dialogue:A:OK,lets begin.We are going on a holiday together and we have to decide where to go and what to do.Let each of us tell the group where we want to go and why.Can you start,please?B:Yes.I think that the best way to celebrate is to have dinner at a restaurant and then go singing because we should have some fun.A holiday is a good time to eat together and we all like singing,so I think this is what we should do.And,if we eat at a restaurant,we dont have to cook or wash dishes.D:I agree that we should have fun,but Im not so sure that going to a restaurant is such a good idea.I think we should stay home and invite our friends and family to dinner.We should spend our holiday at home,with the people we love,not go out to some restaurant.Besides,cooking together is fun and we can make dumplings and help each other do the dishes.C:Well,I think we should go on a trip to Mt Taishan and go hiking in the mountain.We dont have that many chances to go on a trip,so I think we should go now.We would get some exercise and some fresh air,and we would see all the wonderful sights.A:But thats too expensive.I like the idea of spending the holiday outdoors,but we dont have to travel that far.The buses and trains are going to be crowded,anyway,and we wont be able to enjoy the trip.Why dont we go to the park and have a picnic.If we have a picnic,we can enjoy a good meal and nature at the same time,and we may meet some interesting people.Its not as expensive as traveling or going to a restaurant,and its more fun than staying at home.B:Well,lets see.I want to go to a restaurant,you want to have dinner at home,you want to go on a trip and you want to have a picnic in the park.So,we all want to eat,right?Fast reading1.What is the text about?The title of the text THE BIRTH OF A FESTIVAL,so we can guess that the text will describe how the festival was created and explain how,why and when it is celebrated.We know that festivals are usually celebrated at a certain time of the year and that people usually do special things(like giving gifts,lighting candles,eating certain foods,etc),so I can guess that the text will tell us about such things.2.What is the festival described in the passage?Kwanzaa.It is a seven-day festival celebrating the culture and history of African Americans.3.How can African Americans have a long history while the country itself is a young one?The British brought slaves from West Africa into the American colonies in the early 17th century,more than a century before those colonies gained their independence from Britain.Read and do the following exercises 1.From the first paragraph,we know Kwanzaa is different from Christmas because _.A.Kwanzaa is younger and less known B.Kwanzaa has a longer history C.Kwanzaa comes after Christmas Day D.Kwanzaa is celebrated only in Africa2.“They chose the word because there are”(para.2)The underlined part refers to _ A.Kwanzaa B.a festival C.Swahili D.a language3.In African first-fruit festivals,people used to do the following except _ A.give thanks B.harvest their crops C.try to be with their family D.celebrate their history and culture.4.According to the seven principles mention-ed in the text,people should not _.A.be independent B.respect their ancestors C.change any of the old traditions D.help to develop their own industry5.Why did people choose to celebrate Kwanzaa between Christmas and New Years Day?A.Its just a coincidence(巧合巧合)B.Because they didnt celebrate Christmas.C.Because people wanted to make it free from business.D.Because they wanted to combine the three holidays into a longer festival6.“in that way we keep our culture alive”(the last paragraph).What does the underlined part refer to?A.to create a new festival B.to celebrate history and culture C.to create new festivals every year D.to celebrate a festival and change it a bitRead again and do Exx(BD,P11)1.Why did people create Kwanzaa?People created the holiday so African Americans could celebrate their history and culture.2.Many festivals around the world are celebrated around the same time.Why do we celebrate these festivals at these times?Many holidays celebrate the arrival of a new season or a new harvest.3.Compare Kwanzaa with the Chinese Spring Festival and Christmas.In which way are they similar and in which way are they different?All three reunite families.Christmas and Kwanzaa also bring together friends and members of the community.Spring Festival is tied to the lunar calendar while Christmas and Kwanzaa are fixed dates.Christmas is both a religious and popular celebration while Kwanzaa also honors a specific group of people.Main idea of each paragraphPara.1Kwanzaa is a festival of reflection and anticipation for African Americans.Para.2Kwanzaa is a young holiday.In a popular African language,it means first fruit and celebrates the new year.Para.3The festival is based on seven important principles,or ideas.Para.4When and how is the festival celebrated.(From Dec.26 to Jan.1st.People celebrate it by lighting a candle each day and discussing one of the seven principles.)Para.5Festivals not only celebrate history but also add to our cultural traditions for future generations.KwanzaaKwanzaa Most harvest festivals are_.Kwanzaa is a new one _ ancient traditions.This seven-day festival was _ in the 1960s by _ in the _ _.Kwanzaa _ the years harvest in Africa.Fruit,vegetables,and corn cobs are placed on a special mat.This is a time for the African-American family to learn about the _ of their African _ and about their _ and _._,black,green,and red,are lit during the Kwanzaa festivalancient.honoringstartedAfrican AmericansUnitedStatescelebratestraditionsancestorslanguagesways of lifeSeven candlesLanguage Points:1.Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival celebrating the culture and history of African Americans.1)seven-day(compound adj.)the tenth five-year plan a three-leg table2)celebrating =which celebrates Similar structure:the week following Christmas Day 2.The African first-fruit festivals had many things in common:If two or more things have something in common,they have the same characteristic or feature.If two or more people have something in common,they share the same interests or experiences.To my surprise,I found I had a lot in common with this stranger.Their methods have a lot in common(with each other).3.People would get together to celebrate their harvest;people used to give thanks for their harvest and for life,Would&used toWould 情态动词、情态动词、“过去常常过去常常”,与与used to 意义相近，所不同的是意义相近，所不同的是would后一般跟动后一般跟动态性动词，而态性动词，而used to还可跟状态性动词。还可跟状态性动词。He would come to my home for help when he had any trouble.(=He used to come)But:He used to be a worker.He would be a worker.4.The festivals were a way to celebrate history and culture,as well as the new year.Note-No articles are used before history and culture 一般说一般说,表示概念性或科学性的抽表示概念性或科学性的抽象名词前不用冠词象名词前不用冠词.但如果带有限制性的后但如果带有限制性的后置修饰成分置修饰成分,应该使用定冠词应该使用定冠词.American historyThe history of America5.as well asThe structure is used when we want to mention another item connected with the subject we are discussing.She published historical novels,a non-fiction study of women in Britain.It is in his best interests yours.Wearing the right shoes and clothes being fit can make all the difference.6.We must do as much as we can to make our community better and more beautiful.as as one can(=asas possible)尽某人尽某人所能所能He will drive as carefully as he can to avoid any accidents.He ran as fast as he could in the race and finally got the 2nd place.Will you please be back as soon as possible so that you will have more time to exchange views with the experts?7.Since Kwanzaa is a time for learning as well as joy,people celebrate it by lighting a candle each day and discussing one of Light lit;lightedLighted is used especially as an attributive adj.e.g.a lighted candle/lamp/matchBut:He lit the candle.The candles were lit.As soon as the _ candle was brought in,it soon _ up the little room.A.lighted;lit B.lighting;lightedC.lit;lighted D.lit;litEach day&every dayEach day 强调在一定天数中的每一天强调在一定天数中的每一天,重个重个体体Every day 指天数不确定的情况下的每一天指天数不确定的情况下的每一天,重全体重全体Such things do not happen every day.It rains each day this month.8.Each time we celebrate a festival it changes a little and in that way we keep our culture alive.Each time/Every time+clause 每次每次Dont look up the word in the dictionary every time you come to a word or phrase you dont know.Each time he came back to his hometown,he fo
