新教材精品英语 人教版必修三UNIT 1 Reading and Thinking.docx

1、新教材精品英语 人教版必修三UNIT 1 Reading and ThinkingPeriod Two Reading and ThinkingComprehendingWHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?Festivals 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 diff

2、erent customs and unique charms.However,1no matter how different they may seem，all over the world，the spirit of sharing joy，gratitude，love，or peace is common in all festivals.Of all the traditional festivals，the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.This important agricultural festiv

3、al takes place after all the crops have been gathered in.People celebrate to show that 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 sp

4、orts.Today，in some European 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 mooncakes.Customs play a significant role in festivals

5、，but sometimes they can change over time.With 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 2to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the

6、 new year.Nowadays，many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution.Another example is Halloween，which slowly became an exciting festival for children，in spite of its religious origins.Festivals are becoming more and more commercial，with businesses taking advantage of the ce

7、lebrations.Online shopping 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 ar

8、e an important part of society.They reflect peoples wishes，beliefs，faiths，and attitudes towards life.They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life，and forget about our work for a little while.They help us understand 3where we came from，who we are，and what to appreciate.And if you study fe

9、stivals carefully，you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.我们为什么庆祝节日？世界各地都庆祝各种节日。节日的由来五花八门，比如时节、宗教、著名人物及重大事件。每个节日都有其不同的习俗和独特的魅力。然而，1.无论它们多么迥异，在世界各地，分享快乐、感恩、友爱或和平的精神存在于所有节日之中。在所有的传统节日中，丰收节几乎可见于每一种文化之中。这一重大的农业节日在所有农作物收割后来临。人们举行庆祝活动，对这一年收获的食物表达感恩。在古埃及

10、，人们于春季庆祝丰收节即埃及的丰收季。庆祝活动主要是游行和丰盛的筵席，载歌载舞，并伴有体育活动。如今，在一些欧洲国家，人们用鲜花和水果来装饰教堂和市政厅，聚在一起共享大餐，以示庆祝。在中国的中秋节，家家户户欢聚一堂，观赏明月，品尝美味的月饼。风俗在节日中扮演重要角色，但有时也随时间而变化。随着现代社会的发展和新思想的传播，有些传统会渐渐消失，而另一些传统则得以建立。中国春节燃放鞭炮2.以驱鬼神、贺新年这一典型风俗就是一个例子。如今，为了避免空气污染，许多大城市已经摒弃了这一风俗。另一个例子是万圣节，虽然起源于宗教，万圣节渐渐成了孩子们纵情玩乐的一个节日。节日正变得越来越商业化，商家会利用这些庆

11、祝活动(进行促销)。购物网站和社交媒体应用程序极大地方便了人们为至亲至爱花更多钱购买礼物。尽管有人认为节日不应该被商业化，但是也有人认为消费增长有利于(提高)经济和公众幸福感。节日是社会的一个重要组成部分。节日反映了人类的愿望、信仰、信念以及对生活的态度。节日是让我们放松心情、享受生活、暂时忘却工作的时刻。节日让我们了解3.我们来自何方、我们是谁、我们应该感恩什么。此外，如果你仔细研究各种节日，你会惊奇地发现不同的文化实际上有很多共同之处。range/reInd/ n一系列；范围、界限 vi.包括；(在一定范围内)变化range from.to.包括从到之间origin/rIdIn/ n起源；

12、起因；出身religion/rIlIdn/ n宗教；宗教信仰religious/rIlIds/ adj.宗教的；笃信宗教的figure/fI(r)/ n人物；数字；身材 vt.认为；认定charm/tm/ n魅力；迷人的特征；咒语joy/dI/ n高兴；喜悦joyful/dIfl/ adj.高兴的；快乐的gratitude/rtItjud/ n感激之情；感谢harvest/hvIst/ n收获季节；收获；收成 vi.& vt.收割(庄稼)；捕猎(动物、鱼)agricultural/rIkltrl/ adj.农业(劳动/生产)agriculture/rIklt(r)/ n农业；农艺crop/kr

13、p/ n庄稼；作物；一季的收成gather/(r)/ vi.聚集；集合 vt.聚集；搜集；收割grateful/reItfl/ adj.感激的；表示感谢的feature/fit(r)/ vt.以为特色 n特色；特征；特点decorate/dekreIt/ vt.装饰；装潢church/tt/ n(基督教的)教堂；礼拜堂significant/sInIfIknt/ adj.有重大意义的；显著的fade/feId/ vi.& vt.逐渐消失；(使)褪色；(身体)变得虚弱fade away逐渐消失；(身体)变得虚弱typical/tIpIkl/ adj.典型的；有代表性的；平常的firecracke

14、r/faIkrk(r)/ n鞭炮；爆竹evil/ivl/ adj.邪恶的；有害的；罪恶的 n邪恶；罪恶；恶行Halloween/hlin/ n万圣节前夕in spite of不管；尽管commercial/kml/ adj.商业(化)的；以获利为目的的take advantage of利用；欺骗；占的便宜medium/midim/ n(pl.media)媒介；手段；方法 adj.中等的；中号的the media大众传播媒介commercialise(NAmE also -ize)/kmlaIz/vt.使商业化；利用牟利commercialisation(NAmE also -ization)/

15、kmlaIzeIn/ n商业化reflect/rIflekt/ vt.显示；反映；反射belief/bIlif/ n信仰；信心；信任faith/feI/ n宗教信仰；信任；相信occasion/keIn/ n特别的事情(或仪式、庆典)；(适当的)机会have sth.in common(兴趣、想法等方面)相同；有相同的特征.Read the passage quickly and fill in the following blanks with suitable words.The main idea of the passage is probably about reasons why festivals are celebrated all around the world.Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.1Which festival can be found in almost every culture?AThe festival about religions.