Festivals around theworld Reading 上课.ppt

Festivals around the world ;A quiz ;belief trick poet arrival gain independence independent gather agriculture; agricultural award rooster admire energetic Easter clothing Christian custom; in memory of dress up play a trick on look forward to day and night as though have fun with;Skimming to get general ideas;Reading Tips; 略读(skimming)只看文章标题、下标题以及每个部分或者段落第一行, 关注文章中反复出现的关键词。 略读时, 要用充足的时间读懂段落的第一句和第二句, 因为第一句往往是该段的主题句(topic sentence), 而第二句往往是对前句的延伸(extension)或进一步的解释(explanation)。; 运用扫读(scanning)迅速浏览从第三句开始的后面部分, 搜寻作者对开头两句的支持句(supporting sentences), 并同时注意文章中间是否有转折(transition), 因为这些词常常会把文章的思路逆转或加入其它重要的信息。当读到段落的最后一句时,我们又要使用略读, 这时必须再次放慢速度(slow down your pace)直到完全消化作者对段落的小结(conclusion), 因为该小结有可能与主题句截然相反或引导读者进入下一个段落。;Festivals of all kinds have many________: some ________, some ________, some for special _________________.;Scanning to get specific information; The ancient people needn’t worry about their food. 2. Halloween is a festival intended to honour the dead. 3. To honor the great poet Qu Yuan, people celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. 4. The Mid-Autumn Festival is held to celebrate the end of autumn. 5. Easter celebrates the birth of Jesus.; Which of the following are not mentioned in the passage? A. Carnival and Columbus Day. B. Halloween and Spring Festivals. C. Thanksgiving Festivals and Obon. D. Valentine’s Day and Fool’s?Day. 2. At festivals people can do all the following except _______. A. forget their work for a little while B. enjoy life C. travel around the world D. be proud of their customs ;;;;What and when did ancient people celebrate ?;Para2;Obon（盂兰盆节） in Japan;They also light lamps and play music because they think that this will lead the ancestors back to the earth.;People eat food in the shape of skulls and cakes with “bones” on them.;the festival of Halloween in some western countries dress up, ask for sweets, play a trick on;Para