人教版高中英语必修三Unit 1《Festivals around the world》.pptVIP

成才之路 · 高中新课程 · 学习指导 · 人教版 · 英语 · 必修3 (通用本) Unit 1　Festivals around the world 成才之路 · 高中新课程 · 学习指导 · 人教版 · 英语 · 必修3 (通用本) Unit 1　Festivals around the world Festivals around the world Unit 1 话 题 导 入 (2014·河南省方城县一中3月月考) February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines. On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentines Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor (皇帝) decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didnt allow marriage. But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”， an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of historys most romantic characters. Nowadays, Valentines Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentines cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine. 文章大意：二月作为浪漫的月份由来已久。在这个时节，空气弥漫着玫瑰的芳香，影院里放映浪漫的电影，而爱情故事在各种报刊上令人目不睱接。2月14日是情人节，你们了解情人节的由来吗？ 1．Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country? A．Because there were few women in his country at that time. B．Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers. C．Because there wasnt enough food for so many people. D．Because he wanted to