高一英语下学期Unit 1 Reading.pptVIP

Comprehending 1. When did ancient people celebrate? They would celebrate the end of the cold weather, planting in spring and harvest in autumn and hunters’ catching animals. 2. What are festivals of the dead for? They are held to honor the dead, or satisfy and please the ancestors. 3. Why does India have a national festival on October 2? India has a national festival on October 2 to honor Mahatma Gandhi, the leader who helped gain India’s independence from Britain. 4. Why are autumn festivals happy events? People are grateful because their food is gathered for the winter, and