新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations-Reading and Thinking教学设计（成品）

Para 1 Festivals are celebrated all around the world for the different reasons and the same spirit.Para 2 Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.Para 3 Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time.Para 4 Festivals are becoming more and more commercial.Para 5 Festivals are an important part of society.Step 5 While reading---Task 2Read the text and answer the following questions.Q1: What do most festivals seem to have in common ?The spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love or peaceQ2: What festival can be found in almost every culture? The harvest festivalQ3: Why do people celebrate the harvest festival ?To show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of foodQ4: How do you feel about festival customs that have already faded away ?The development of modern society and the spread of new ideasQ5: What is the writer’s attitude towards the commercialisation of festivals ?Not mentioned/neutralQ6: Why do you think people around the world find the festivals are important ?They reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life and allow them to relax and enjoy life, and forget about their work for a little while. They also can help them understand where they came from, who they are and what to appreciate.Step 6 Post reading---ConsolidationComplete the following passage using suitable words from the text.Today’s festivals have a wide 1._______ of origins, including the seasons of the year, famous 2.________, important events, and religions. The 3._________ festival is one of the most popular festivals and is celebrated in many cultures. Customs play a 4.________ role in festivals, but they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackers during the Spring Festival, as they can increase air pollution. These days, festivals are becoming more 5.________, with people spending more money on gifts. Festivals 6.___________ people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are 7.________ to spend time with family, and to relax and enjoy life.1. range 2. figures 3. harvest 4. significant 5. commercial