(共72张PPT)
Unit 1 Festivals and celebrations
Reading for writing
1.Figure out the main structure and language features of the text
2.Know the Naadam Festival
3.Write a passage about festival experience.
Learning objectives
From the title and picture, predict what the author wants to share by writing this passage
The author's amzing first experience of the Naadam Festival in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Pre-reading
1. What activities did the author experience
opening ceremony
wrestling competition
archery
horse racing
Scanning
1. lunar calendar
2. horce racing
3. set off
4. near and far
5. attend the festival
6. opening ceremony
7. wrestling competition
8. in the air
9. be surprised to do
10. be totally worth it
农历
赛马
出发；动身；启程
远近，四面八方
参加节日
开幕式
摔跤比赛
空中
惊讶于做某事
完全值得
In what order did the author write the diary
And how do you know that
Time order
Tip:
To make our article more organised,
we can follow the time order when writing.
Organization of the diary entry
Para 1: Opening Paragraph
State the topic (when, where and with whom and main feelings)
Para 2: First Body Paragraph
Describe the start of the festival and the surroundings.
Para 3 ~ 4: Second and Third Body Paragraph
Describe in detail the festival activities.
Para 5: Closing Paragraph
Give a brief summary of the experience.
While-reading
According to the left information，we can divide the passage into parts.
3
Opening paragraph
Body paragraph
Closing paragraph
Where
When
Meaning
Events and Feeling
The prepare for the festival
Describe the details(rules;feeling)
Describe the horse races in detail
feeling
Body (2-4)
Describe the festival in detail:
activities + my feelings
Summarise the experience:
evaluation + feelings
The opening paragraph (1)
The closing paragraph (5)
State the topic: where, when, what, & feelings
Step 2 Reading - for structures
I experienced the Naadam Festival in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the first time this year. The festival falls on the fourth day of the six month of the lunar calendar, usually lasting for three days. Naadam means "games" in Mongolian, and it is represented by three events: horse racing, wrestling, and archery, which are all so exciting to watch!
Topic sentence
where
when
feeling
what
Opening paragraph: state the topic (where, when, what, & feelings)
Step 2 Reading - for structures
On the first day, I set off to the games early with my friend Burin. I saw a lot of people wearing fancy Mongolian robes. Some were feeding their horses, some were practising archery, and others were chatting or taking photographs. Burin told me that Mongolians travel every year from near and far to attend the festival, just as their ancestors had done for centuries.
Topic sentence
Detail 1 (what I saw)
Detail 2 (what I saw)
Detail 3 (what I heard)
Body paragraph: describe in detail what I saw & heard.
After the opening ceremony and some amazing performances, the wrestling competition began. Mongolian wrestling is different from the wrestling in the Olympic Games. There are no rounds, and wrestlers are not separated by weight. The wrestler loses if any part of his body above his knee touches the ground. After singing some songs, the competitors danced onto the green field, waving their arms in the air as if they were eagles. I was quite moved by their show of strength and grace.
Top sentence
detail 1: introduce the competition
activities
feeling
Body paragraph: describe in detail (activities & feelings)
1. What does “Naadam” mean Which events does it include
2. What Naadam Festival customs did you learn about
3. What in your opinion is the most impressive thing about the festival
4 .What else would you like to know about the festival and the writer's experience
Naadam means"games"in Mongolian, and it includes horse racing, wrestling ,and archery.
Wrestling and horse racing.
The horse racing is the most impressive , as it involved little children.
The writer did not talk about food or music , but surely they should have been interesting parts of the festival.
After-reading
4.represent vt.象征；代表；相当于；描绘，表现
(教材P8)．..it is represented by three events: horse racing, wrestling, and archery...
……它以赛马、摔跤和射箭三个项目为代表……
represent...as... 把……描绘成……
represent oneself as/to be... 自称是……
He will represent his school at the meeting.他将代表学校出席会议。
They were represented as true heroes in the film.他们在电影中被描绘成真正的英雄。
He represented himself as a friend to the workers, but now we know the truth.他自称是工人们的朋友，但现在我们知道真相了。
词语辨析：represent与stand for
(1)represent代表(个体代表整体)
represent my class代表我班
(2)stand for代表(指缩写或符号)
VIP stands for very important persons. VIP代表“非常重要的人物”。
即学即练 写出下列句中represent的含义
①The competition attracted over 500 athletes representing 8 different countries. _________
②The painting represents the scene of a harvest. _________
③Monsters in dreams often represent fears. _________
④He represents himself ________ an expert, but he knows nothing.
⑤Hank represented ________ (he) as an employee in order to gain the information.
⑥The painting is a _____________ (represent) of a storm at sea.
⑦He is a ____________ (represent) for a large steel company.
代表
描绘
象征
as
himself
representation
representative
5．fancy adj.花哨的；精致的；昂贵的 vt.想要；
倾慕；自认为是；想象 n．喜爱；幻想；想象力
(教材P8)I saw a lot of people wearing fancy Mongolian robes.我看到许多人穿着精致的蒙古袍。
fancy goods 精美小商品(用作装饰或礼品)
a fancy restaurant 一家豪华餐厅
fancy (doing) sth. 喜欢(做)某事
fancy oneself as/to be... 自以为是……，自命为……
catch/take one's fancy 吸引某人；合某人的意
take a fancy to 喜欢上/爱上(常指没有明显原因)
They don't fancy living there any longer.他们再也
不想在那儿住下去了。
She fancies herself as a singer but she doesn't have a very good voice.
她自以为是歌唱家，但是她的嗓音并不怎么好。
The painting caught his fancy, so he bought it.这幅画被他看中了，所以他把它买了下来。
I have taken a fancy to that new bicycle.我喜欢上了那辆新自行车。
词语积累：
representation n．描绘；代表
representative n．代表；典型人物 adj.典型的
即学即练 单句语法填空/完成句子
①—Oh! Tom is singing again!
—He always fancies himself ________ a singer.
②Do you fancy ___________ (contribute) an essay to our magazine
③My early attempt at learning the piano was a failure although I took ________ fancy to it.
④Bob _____________________ (自诩为) an artist.
⑤Mr Hill ____________ (喜欢上) extreme sports last year.
⑥I don't _________________________ (喜欢回到那座房子里) alone.
as
contributing
a
fancies himself as/to be
took a fancy to
fancy going back to that house
6.absolutely adv.(强调真实无误)绝对地，完全地；
(强调同意或允许)当然
(教材P8)I absolutely enjoyed the archery, too...我也非常喜欢射箭……
Don't worry. Your voice sounds absolutely fine.别担心，你的声音听起来绝对好听。
—Do you think so？你是这样想的吗？
—Absolutely.当然。
归纳拓展：
Absolutely！(口)正是！当然！
Absolutely not！(口)绝对不行！当然不！
absolutely impossible绝对不可能
absolutely right完全正确
absolute adj.绝对的
即学即练 单句语法填空/完成句子
①Jim knew ________ (absolute) nothing about the business when he joined the firm.
②—It is what parents say and do that really matters in children's character training.
—_________ (absolute)!
③—Do you let your kids travel alone at night
—____________ (绝对不行)!
④It is difficult to go across the desert, but not __________________ (绝对不可能).
absolutely
Absolutely
Absolutely not
absolutely impossible
7.moment n．片刻；瞬间
(教材P8)That was the moment I started to understand...就在那一刻，我开始明白……
at the moment 目前；此刻
at this moment 这时(用于现在时)
at that moment 那时，当时(用于过去时)
This is not the moment to tell him the news.现在不是告诉他这个消息的最佳时机。
I was writing a letter at the moment when he came in.他进来时我正在写信。
He should complete it at this moment.他现在应该完成了。
At that moment my heart was full of joy and thankfulness.
那时，我的心里充满了喜悦与感激。
for the moment目前；暂时
for a moment片刻，一会儿
from that moment on从那一刻起
in a moment马上，立刻
学法点拨：
名词词组the moment可用作连词，引导时间状语从句，意为“一……就……”，相当于as soon as。有类似用法的还有the minute，the second等。
I started the moment I got your letter.我一收到你的信就动身了。
即学即练 单句语法填空/完成句子/同义句转换
①From that moment ________， we have been best friends.
②________ moment she went back to her hometown, she gave away the souvenirs to her friends.
③I would like a job which pays more, but on the other hand, I enjoy the work I'm doing_____________ (目前).
④He was silent ____________ (片刻), and then began his answer.
⑤Lucy is on vacation in America at the moment, but I'll tell her the news ___________________________ (一……就……) she comes back.
⑥Come here as soon as you finish the work.
→Come here _________________________________ you finish the work.
on
The
at the moment
for a moment
the moment/minute/second/instant
the moment/the minute/the second/instant
8.brief adj.简洁的；简单的；短暂的 n．摘要；简报
(教材P8)Give a brief summary of the experience.对这次经历做一个简短的总结。
to be brief 简言之
in brief 简言之；一言以蔽之；简略地
make a brief speech 作简短的讲话
a brief visit/conversation 短时间的访问/交谈
To be brief，she was satisfied with the result.简言之，她对结果很满意。
In brief, he has little in common with his elder brother.
简言之，他和他哥哥没有什么共同之处。
He drew up a brief for his speech.他起草了一份讲话的摘要。
即学即练 单句语法填空/完成句子
①________ be brief, the opening ceremony left a deep impression on me.
②To begin with, I'd like to tell ________ brief the importance of the work.
③I want to touch ________ (brief) on another aspect of the problem.
④We have a tight schedule for your _________ (短时间的访问). I hope you don't mind.
⑤Please tell me what happened ________ (简略地).Don't go into detail.
⑥________________ (简言之), we can visit the exhibition free of charge.
To
in
briefly
brief visit
in brief
To be brief/In brief
3.for the first time首次，第一次
(教材P8)I experienced the Naadam Festival in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the first time this year.今年，我第一次体验了中国内蒙古自治区的“那达慕”大会。
可用作连词引导时间状语从句的名词短语或副词：
(1)the first/second... time 第一/二……次
(2)every/the last/the next time 每次/上次/下次
(3)the moment/minute/second/instant 一……就……
(4)immediately/instantly/directly 一……就……
My daughter was surprised at the prices of house
here: when she visited the city for the first time.我女儿第一次参观这座城市时，对这里的房价大吃一惊。
The first time I saw him, I fell in love with him.我第一次看到他，就爱上了他。
The moment he caught sight of the old man, he went over to support him.
他一看到那位老大爷，就走过去搀扶他。
误区警示：
(1)for the first time是介词短语，在句中作时间状语。
(2)the first time是名词短语，可用作连词，引导时间状语从句。
即学即练 单句语法填空/完成句子
①I went to the inland city ________ the first time when I was ten.
②I told Joan the good news __________ (immediate) I saw her this afternoon.
③I knew we would be good friends ___________________________ (一……就……) I saw her.
④____________ (第一次) I saw the sandstorm, I felt frightened.
⑤____________ (每次) I go to London, I get caught in a traffic jam.
⑥______________ (第一次) in her life, Jennie gained a clear idea of how large the world was.
for
immediately
the moment/minute/second/instant
The first time
Every time
For the first time
4.set off出发；动身；启程；使爆炸
(教材P8)On the first day, I set off to the games early with my friend Burin.在(“那达慕”大会的)第一天，我和我的朋友布林早早出发来到了会场。
If you want to catch that train, we'd better set off for the station immediately.
你要是想赶上那班火车，咱们最好马上动身去火车站。
The children are setting fireworks off in the garden.孩子们在花园里燃放烟火。
归纳拓展：
set off for...动身去……
set aside把……放到一边；省出，留出
set down写下，记下
set up建起，竖起；建立，创立
set out出发，动身；陈述，阐明
set about doing (＝set out to do)着手做
即学即练 单句语法填空/完成句子
①Ralph W. Emerson would always set ________ new ideas that occurred to him.
②We set out ________ (paint) the whole house but finished only the front part that day.
③Traditionally, college students hold a graduation ceremony to encourage themselves before they set ________ on their life journey.
④The children gathered in the garden to ______________ (放烟花).
⑤On his arrival, he ____________________________ (开始阅读) English words.
down
to paint
off
set off fireworks
set about reading/set out to read
5.in detail详细地
(教材P8)Describe in detail the festival activities.详细描述节日活动。
She described the accident in detail.她详细地描述了那次事故。
He refused to go into detail about his plans.他拒绝详细叙述他的计划。
He has a good eye for detail and notices almost everything.
他很善于捕捉细节，几乎一切事情都注意到了。
归纳拓展：
go into detail(s)详细叙述，逐一说明
have an eye for detail善于捕捉细节
for further details为了了解详情
down to the smallest detail全面详细地
即学即练 单句语法填空/完成句子
①We'd better discuss everything ________ detail before we work out the plan.
②I won't go ________ detail about the plan because of the limited time.
③She described the figures in the novel __________ (详细地).
④I won't ______________(详细叙述) over the phone, but I've been having a few health problems recently.
in
into
in detail
go into detail(s)
6.be worth it (某事)值得做
(教材P8)I'm finally back home now, feeling really tired, but celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth it.我现在已经回到家了，感到十分疲倦，但能和我的朋友一起庆祝“那达慕”，再累也是值得的。
(1)be worth a visit/try 值得参观/值得一试
be worth the effort 值得努力
be worth nothing 一文不值
(2)“做某事是值得的”表达法：
be worth＋n./pron./doing(动名词用主动形式表示被动含义)
be worthy＋ It is worthwhile＋
The matter is worth The matter is worthy
It's worthwhile
By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars...
在她13岁的时候，她的公司价值数百万美元……
The teacher must have thought Johnson was worth it or she wouldn't have wasted time on him, I suppose.
老师一定认为约翰逊是值得这样的，否则她是不会在他身上浪费时间的，我想。(must have done表示对过去所做事情的肯定判断，表示“一定……”)
易错点提醒：
worth只能作表语，而worthy和worthwhile可作表语和定语。
表示“很值得做”，应用well修饰worth。
be(well)worth reading/seeing/visiting非常值得读/看/参观
动名词用主动形式表示被动含义的句式：……需要被……
...need/want/require doing/to be done.
These flowers need watering/to be watered.这些花需要浇水了。
词语积累：
worth adj.值得的；有……价值 n．价值；作用
worthy adj.值得的；有价值的；配得上的
worthwhile adj.值得做的，值得花时间的
即学即练 单句语法填空
①The music was worth ________ (save).
②This article is well worth ________ (read), but it is not worthy of _____________ (translate).
③It wasn't worthwhile ___________________ (continue) with the project.
saving
reading
being translated
to continue/continuing
典型句式
1.as if引导方式状语从句
(教材P8)．..the competitors danced onto the green field, waving their arms in the air as if they were eagles.……选手们在草地上跳起舞来，他们挥动着双臂，宛如雄鹰。
She spoke to me as if she knew me.她和我说话的样子，好像她认识我似的。
It looks as if we will be late.看起来我们好像要迟到了。
The boy looked as if (he were) afraid of nothing.这个男孩儿看起来似乎什么都不怕。
Ruby glanced about as if (she was) in search of something.
鲁比环顾四周，好像在找什么东西。
It looks as if it may rain very soon.看起来好像很快就要下雨了。(陈述语气)
He talks as if he were a scholar.
他讲起话来俨然像一位学者。(与现在事实相反的虚拟语气)
He spoke as if he had been there before.
他说得好像自己之前去过那儿一样。(与过去事实相反的虚拟语气)
as if/though的其他用法：
(1)在look，seem，sound，appear等连系动词后引导表语从句
(2)省略形式：as if/though＋不定式/分词/形容词/介词短语
(3)as if/though从句的语气：从句表示的情况是事实，用陈述语气；从句表示的情况与事实不符，用虚拟语气。从句表示的情况与事实不符时，从句谓语的形式如下：
即学即练 单句语法填空/完成句子/句式提升
①It was John who broke the window. Why are you talking to me as if I ________ (do) it
②I don't know why she is looking at me as if she ________ (know) me. I've never seen her before in my life.
③He packed his necessities as if ________ (have) a holiday.
④She stood at the door as though ________ (wait) for someone.
⑤It is cloudy. It looks as though it _____________ (快要下雨了).
⑥He kept working ____________________________ (好像什么也没有发生过).
⑦She looks ________________________________ (她好像年轻了10岁).
⑧He stared at Jane as if he was seeing her for the first time.(省略)
__________________________________________________________
had done
knew
to have
waiting
is going to rain
as if/though nothing had happened
as if/though she were ten years younger
He stared at Jane as if seeing her for the first time.
2.as引导状语从句
(教材P8)．..Mongolians travel every year from near and far to attend the festival, just as their ancestors had done for centuries.……与他们数百年前的祖先一样，蒙古族人每年都会从四面八方来参加这个节日。
(1)as引导状语从句有如下用法：
·as引导时间状语从句，强调主句谓语动词与从句谓语动词表示的动作的同时性。
As our car approached Mount Huang, it slowed down.当我们的车接近黄山时，速度慢了下来。
·as引导原因状语从句。
It is important to pay your electricity bill on time, as late payments may affect your credit.
按时缴纳电费很重要，因为晚交可能会影响你的信用。
·as引导让步状语从句，意为“尽管，虽然，即使”(从句须倒装)。
Cold as it is, my elder brother wears only a shirt.尽管天气冷，但我哥哥只穿了一件衬衫。
·as引导方式状语从句，意为“以……方式”。
They did as I had asked.他们是按照我的要求做的。
·as引导比较状语从句，意为“像……一样”。
John came as early as Mary did.约翰和玛丽来得一样早。
(2)as还引导定语从句，意为“正如；正像”。
As is known to us all, the Internet plays a very important part in our life and work.
众所周知，互联网在我们的生活和工作中起着非常重要的作用。
特别提示：
as引导定语从句的几个常用的固定句式：
As is known to all，...
As we can hear (from his accent)...
As you know...
As is mentioned above...
即学即练 完成句子
①随着人口平均年龄的增长，有越来越多的老年人需要照顾。
____________________________________， there are more and more old people to care for.
②因为天气太糟糕，我们不得不推迟旅行。
_____________________， we have to delay our journey.
③尽管天气很热，但孩子们还是在操场上踢足球。
_____________， the kids played football on the playground.
④尽管他是个孩子，但他对太空探索了解很多。
_____________， he knows a lot about space exploration.
As the average age of the population increases
As the weather is so bad
Hot as it was
Child as he is
⑤尽管他们做了很多努力，却没法让她改变主意。
_______________， they couldn't make her change her mind.
⑥尽管他想尽办法，却不能解决这个问题。
________________， he couldn't solve the problem.
⑦正如你所知，打乒乓球不仅能锻炼你的身体，还能塑造你的性格。
___________， playing ping-pong can not only build up your body but also shape your character.
⑧没有简单的答案，在科学上情况通常是这样。
There is no simple answer, ________ is often the case in science.
Hard as they tried
Try as he might
As you know
as
3.have been doing(现在完成进行时)
(教材P8)They've been riding horses all their lives.他们是在马背上长大的。
(1)现在完成进行时是英语中动词的一种基本时态，其构成为“主语＋助动词(have/has) ＋been＋动词的现在分词＋其他成分”。表示动作从过去某一时间开始，一直持续到现在，或者刚刚终止，或者可能仍然要继续下去。
(2)现在完成时与现在完成进行时的区别：
·现在完成时表示事情发生在过去，并一直持续到现在，且过去发生的动作对现在有一定的影响。现在完成时强调过去动作、行为的结果和影响。
·现在完成进行时表示从过去开始一直持续到现在的动作，强调这个动作可能会继续下去。它只强调动作、行为本身未完成。
即学即练 单句语法填空/完成句子
①Languages ________________ (come) and going for thousands of years, but in recent times there has been less coming and a lot more going.
②Now that she is out of a job, Lucy ________________ (consider) going back to school, but she hasn't decided yet.
③—你游泳游得很好。
—谢谢。这是因为这些天我一直在练习。
—You are a great swimmer.
—Thanks. It's because ___________________ a lot these days.
have been coming
has been considering
I have been practising
Writing
Use what you have learnt to write about a festival or a celebration you have experienced recently.
Make notes of your ideas in the table and then write your draft.
Outline The name of the festival/celebration: ______________ Main idea of each paragraph Details Feelings
1 The topic and my feeling
2 How I prepared for the festival/celebration
3 The festival/celebration activities
4 A summary of my festival /celebration experience
P9 3
Main idea of each paragraph
1.The topic and my feeling
2.How I prepared for the
Festival/celebraton
3.The festival/celebration
activities
4.A summary of my festival /
celebration experience
Tired, happy
The Spring Festival
Clean the room, decorate the house ,prepare food with parents, Stick the reversed Fu and couplets…
Have a big meal, watch the Spring Gala, set off fireworks, make sacrifices to our ancestors, stay up to welcome…
have fun with friends and relatives/enjoy ourselves, be proud of our customs…
Feelings
happy, excited
excited, delighted, eager
Curious, happy, interested, amused
Details
Outline
Writing
The Spring Festival
The first person; the past participle
Christmas is the most important Western festival. It falls on December 25th. My mother and I were invited to celebrate Christmas with an American family last year. We bought some presents for them.
They had prepared lots of gifts for their family and us when we arrived. A beautiful Christmas tree was placed in the corner of the hall. After a big dinner, they told us some interesting stories about Christmas. Although we went to bed at midnight, we stayed awake on purpose waiting for Santa Claus to bring us presents.And we received many beautiful presents the next morning.
What an unforgettable Christmas! Not only did I have a good time, but also I knew something about foreign culture.
感受
时间
写作应包括 开头，发展和结尾部分
叙述中有丰富的体验。
…which are all so exciting to watch.
I was quite moved by their show of strength and grace
I absolutely enjoy sth/doing sth.
I was surprised to see that the riders were boys and girls.
I was a little worried about the children’s safety.
I’m finally back home now, feeling really tired, but celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth it.
I can’t wait (to do sth)!
Sentences to describe the writer’s feelings and emotions
Checklist
Is the writing well-organized
Is there an opening sentence in the first paragraph
Does each paragraph include the necessary details
Do you describe your feelings and emotions
Do you use the –ing form correctly in the writing
Are there any grammar, spelling or punctuation errors
2. Use what you have learnt to write about
a festival or a celebration you have experienced.
My favorite Spring Festival
The Spring Festival， which falls on the first day of the first month of the lunar calendar, is the most important festival for all Chinese people. Although I have experienced it many times , it was still an enjoyable and exciting experience.
Days before the Spring Festival , I helped my parents clean the room completely , decorate my house with papercuts, prepared delicious food, and stuck the reversed Fu and couplets, eagerly waiting for the coming of the New Year’s Eve .
Possible version
On the Eve of the festival, my family members absolutely enjoyed getting together to have a big meal, including the tasty dumplings, fish and so on as we watched the Spring Gala, which was really a feast for the eyes. My parents gave me some lucky money in red paper and I was so excited that I stayed up all night t in order to welcome the new year.
Although feeling tired, I was extremely happy because the Spring Festival provides a valuable chance for us to enjoy ourselves with our friends and relatives as well as be proud of our customs . I’m looking forward to the coming of the next Spring Festival.
一、基本内容
因不同的节日具有不同的风俗及特点，介绍节日时一般应包括以下内容：
1．节日的名称和日期
2．节日的起源
3．节日的习俗，一般包括节日饮食、人们的活动等
4．节日的意义，可包括节日的传统地位及其现实意义等。
节日介绍文体概述
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二、注意事项
1.对节日进行介绍时，一般采用说明文的体裁，要说明所要介绍的节日的日期、主题、起源、庆祝方式、活动内容、文化内涵等，常用一般现在时态。
2．文章结构要清晰，逻辑性要强；句式结构不宜过于复杂，要吸引读者的注意。
3．语言方面以说明性文字为主，写作时，可适当地多选用形容词和副词来丰富语言，并以描写的手法来做具体说明，可使描写更加生动、说明更加形象、节日的特征及活动更加鲜明。
三、常见传统节日
春节 农历一月一日 the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
元宵节 农历1月15日 the Lantern Festival
清明节 4月4日/5日/6日 the Tomb-Sweeping Festival
端午节 农历5月5日 the Dragon Boat Festival
中秋节 农历8月15日 the Mid-Autumn Festival
泼水节 四月中旬 the Water-Splashing Festival
重阳节 农历9月9日 the Double-Ninth Festival
1. 简介（时间、历史、来源等）:
1）元宵节是中国的一个传统节日，落在农历正月十五。
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival, which falls/is celebrated on the 15th day of the 1st month of the lunar year/ of the 1st lunar month.
2）中秋节有两千年的历史，可追溯到夏朝。
The Mid-autumn Festival has a history of 2000 years, dating back to the Xia Dynasty.
四、常用句型
2. 庆祝方式：
3）我们举行舞会来庆祝新年。(celebrate…with…)
We celebrate the New Year with a dance party.
4）中秋节的主要庆祝活动是赏月和吃月饼。
The main celebrations during the Mid-Autumn Festival are admiring the moon and eating moon cakes together.
5）在除夕，全家人会聚在一起吃团圆饭，给小孩发红包。
On New Year’s Eve, the whole family will get together to have meals and give children lucky money in red paper.
6）一般来说，人们在农历新年有七天假。
Generally speaking, people can have seven days off for the Chinese Lunar New Year.
7）燃放烟花庆祝新年的到来是一种古老的传统。
It’s an ancient tradition to celebrate the coming of the New Year by setting off fireworks.
3. 意义、作用：
8）人们庆祝端午节是为了纪念古代伟大的诗人屈原。
The Dragon Boat Festival is held in honor of the great ancient poet Qu Yuan./
People celebrate… in honor of Qu Yuan, a great poet of ancient China.
9）教师节是一个有意义的节日，用来表达对老师的尊敬。
Teachers’ Day is a meaningful holiday celebrated to show our respect for the teachers.
假定你是李华。你的美国朋友Jack对中国
的春节很感兴趣,他来信询问有关情况。请你给他回一封电子邮件,简单介绍春节及中国人是如何过春节的。内容应包括如下要点:
1. 春节在中国的地位;
2. 春节持续的时间、春节来临前及期间人们的活动;
3. 你对春节的态度。
注意:
1. 词数100左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数);
2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
参考词汇: 春节联欢晚会Spring Festival Gala
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Dear Jack,
Having heard with delight that you are interested in
China’s National Day, I’m dropping you a few lines on it.
The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China, just like Christmas in the west. It falls on the first day of the lunar year, usually lasting for fifteen days. Before the festival comes, you can see a lot of people cleaning and decorating their houses to welcome the new year. On New Year’s Eve, people tend to get together to have a big meal, while watching the Spring Gala, which was really a feast for the eyes . During the festival, it is a custom for people to go from house to house to pay a New Year visit to their relatives and friends.
All in all, the Spring Festival is such an enjoyable and exciting experience for Chinese people. How do you like the Spring Festival I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Li Hua
THANKS
