Unit1FestivalsandCelebrations原文划重点--高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册.docx

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1、Book3 Unit1 Festivals and CelebrationsWHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALSFestivals 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,

2、no matter _ different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals._ all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops ha

3、ve been gathered in. People celebrate to show _ they are grateful for the years supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtimethe Egyptian harvest season. It featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. Today, in some European coun

4、tries, 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 mooncakes.Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can cha

5、nge over time. _ the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many bi

6、g cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween, _ slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with business taking advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping

7、websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.Festivals are an important part of so

8、ciety. They reflect peoples wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are occasions _ allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help us understand _ we came from, _ we are, and _ to appreciate. And if you study festivals carefully, you may b

9、e surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.MY AMAZING NAADAM EXPERIENCEI experienced the Naadam Festival in Chinas Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the first time this year. The festival falls on the fourth day of the six month of the lunar calendar, usua

10、lly _(last) for three days. Naadam means “games” in Mongolian, and it is represented by three events: horse racing, wresting, and archery, _ are all so exciting to watch!On the first day, I set off to the games early with my friend Burin. I saw a lot of people _(wear) fancy Mongolian robes. Some oth

11、ers were chatting or taking photographs. Burin told me that Mongolians travel every year from near and far to attend the festival, just as their ancestors had done for centuries.After the opening ceremony and some amazing performances, the wrestling competition began. Mongolian wrestling is differen

12、t from the wrestling in the Olympic Games. There are no rounds, and wrestlers are not separated by weight. The wrestlers loses if any part of his body above his knee touches the ground. After _(sing) some songs, the competitors danced onto the green field, _(wave) their arms in the air as if they we

13、re eagles. I was quite moved by their show of strength and grace.I absolutely enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse races were my favourite part. However, I was surprised to see that the riders were boys and girls! I heard it is because children are lighter and the horses can run faster and farthe

14、r. At first, I was a little worried about the childrens safety, but Burin said, “Dont worry. Theyve been riding horses all their lives. Theyll be just fine.” That was the moment I started to understand why people say “Horses are at the heart of Mongolian culture”. .Im finally back home now, _(feel) really tired, but _(celebrate) Naadam with my friend was totally worth it. He invited me back for the winter to stay in a traditional Mongolian tent and eat hot pot. I cant wait!学科网（北京）股份有限公司