高中英语新课标（人教版）优秀课件_必修三_17《Unit 1reading1and language points》（共84页）（可编辑PPT课件）.pptVIP

Reading New words: starve: cause to suffer or die from hunger satisfy: give sb. what he wants or needs arrival: the act of arriving origin: a starting point trick: a stupid or childish act gain: obtain admire: look at with pleasure or satisfaction energetic: full of energy; active 1. When did ancient people celebrate? 2. What are festivals of the dead for? 3. Why does India have a national festival on October 2? 4. Why are autumn festivals happy events? 5. Name three things people do at spring festivals. 6. What is one important reason to have festivals and celebrations? Comprehending 1. When did ancient people celebrate? They would celebrate at 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 because a season of agricultural work is over. 5. Name three things people do at spring festivals. Eating dumplings, fish and meat; giving children lucky money in red paper; dancing and singing. 6. What is one important reason to have festivals and celebrations? Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our customs and forget our daily life for a little while. Intensive reading True or False 1. The ancient people needn’t worry about their food. 2. Halloween used to be a festival intended to honor the dead. 3. Qu Yuan was a great poet who people honor a lot in China. 4. Mid-autumn Festival is held to celebrate the end of autumn. 5. Easter celebrates the birth of Jesus. Spring Festival Ching Ming Festival In April The day we remember our dead relatives