教学参考：Unit1《Festivalsaroundtheworld》学案2新人教版必修3.docVIP

英语：Unit1《Festivals around the world》学案（2）（新人教版必修3） Period 1 Reading 一、背景阅读：International Womens Day (IWD) occurs on 8 March annually and is an occasion marked by womens groups around the world. The first IWD was held on 19 March 1911 in Germany, Austria, Denmark and other European countries. German women chose this day because on this date in 1848 the Prussian king, faced with an armed uprising, had promised many reforms, including an unfulfilled one of votes for women. In 1975, during International Womens Year, the United Nations began celebrating 8 March as International Womens Day. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Womens Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. For the United Nations, International Womens Day has been observed on 8 March since 1975. The Day is traditionally marked with a message from the Secretary-General. IWD today is an opportunity for women to come together and look back on a rich history of struggle for equality, justice, peace and development and to support this work in the present and future. Questions Tell “T ”or “ F” 1. The first IWD was held on 8 March 1911 in Germany, Austria, Denmark and other European countries. 2. For the United Nations, International Womens Day has been observed on 8 March since 1975. 3. The Day is traditionally marked with a message from the Secretary-General. Keys:1. F The first IWD was held on 19 March 1911 in Germany, Austria, Denmark and other European countries. 2. T 3. T 二、课文理解：Answer the following questions: 1. What would most ancient festivals celebrate? Which festival is now a children’s festival , and what do the children usually do on that day? How many festivals are mentioned in the text to honour the famous people,what are they? Why are people grateful during Thanksgiving festival? 5. How do Chinese celebrate