话题十三 文化习俗与节假日活动
第二部分 话题多角度训练
一、听短文，填信息
Dragons in Different Cultures
Chinese culture ·Dragons can 1. rain and wind ·Dragons are a symbol of strength and 2. ·3. people are often compared to dragons
Western cultures ·In a story, a dragon even has 4. heads ·A man becomes a hero after 5. a dragon
·Both eastern and Western records say dragons are like snakes
第一步——听前预测：
请预测每个空格的词性并写在题号的横线上。
第二步——听中速记：
捕捉关键词，快速记录，比较长的单词先写开头三个字母，简写或缩写等。
第三步——听后核对：
请检查单复数、动词时态、主谓一致、形容词/副词比较级最高级、句首大写等，并将正确答案写在横线上。
二、完形填空
I like poems so much that I think about them, even in my dream. I was once asked by a friend of mine why I showed such a（n） 1 interest in them. I said, “Oh, there are two reasons why I like poems. First, I like Chinese culture and I am 2 about beautiful sentences in poems. And the other reason is that I can 3 other people and share all the things I have with the help of poems.”
My friend asked me for a further explanation（解释）. As we know, poems have a long history. At first, people found the special use of simple 4 . They discussed them and made them into poems when they got together. As time went by, people started to 5 different kinds of poems. 6 , people became better at enjoying poems. They were not just paying attention to the simple meaning, 7 they went deep into the soul（内涵） of a poem. They began to 8 the relationship between poems and their own life. They realised the power of poems and started to use poems to express their 9 .
Nowadays, people take a greater interest in poems than ever before. There is no doubt that we can always 10 Chinese culture behind them. They are treasures of Chinese culture.
1．A．happy B．angry C．great
2．A．amazed B．crazy C．surprised
3．A．smile at B．agree with C．communicate with
4．A．conversations B．sentences C．articles
5．A．meet B．forget C．create
6．A．Suddenly B．Actually C．Gradually
7．A．but B．and C．so
8．A．break B．practise C．understand
9．A．results B．feelings C．dreams
10．A．place B．discover C．take
【话题好句积累】
1．它们是中国文化的珍宝。
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2．我喜欢诗歌的原因有两个。
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【写作句型积累】
1．As we know, poems have a long history.
众所周知：____________
2．Nowadays, people take a greater interest in poems than ever before.
对……感兴趣：________________________________
3．There is no doubt that we can always __ Chinese culture behind them.
毫无疑问：______________________________
三、选词填空
easy enjoy health during create necessary garden culture eight popular
The traditional Chinese calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms（节气）. Thousands of years ago, they were 1. to help with farming. But the solar term 2. is still very useful today to people's life. Grain Buds（小满） is the 3. solar term of a year. It means that the seeds from the grain（谷物） are becoming full but are not ripe（成熟的）. Here are some things you may not know about Grain Buds.
A good season for eating fish
A saying about rain 4. this time says, “A heavy rainfall makes the river full.” Because of a lot of rain, rivers are full of water and a great number of fish. You can't miss the chance to 5. them. Also, it is such a golden season for fishermen!
Suggestions on 6.
Wet and hot days are common in this season. It may make you get skin illnesses 7. . It is 8. for you to take more exercise. Walking, jogging and practising tai chi are 9. .
A key period for flower caring
It is a good period for flowers to grow rapidly. Caring for your 10. becomes even more important than any other time. If you take good care of them, your plants will be healthier.
【话题好句积累】
1．对渔民们来说，这是一个如此黄金的季节。
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2．因为雨水很多，河里有大量的水和鱼。
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【写作句型积累】
If you take good care of them, your plants will be healthier.
if引导的条件状语从句，从句用一般现在时，主句用一般将来时。
【熟词生义积累】（具体的见主书的“熟词生义”部分P176 第13课时）
第三部分 话题能力提升——读写综合
一、阅读导入
The Chinese dragon is a great animal which can bring good luck in Chinese culture. It is said that every year on the second day of the second lunar（阴历的） month, the dragon wakes up from its winter sleep and raises its head. Because of this, the day is called Longtaitou Festival. It is about honouring（尊敬） the Chinese dragon and wishing for good weather in spring. Old people believed that after Longtaitou, there would be more rain, which is very important to farming. So Longtaitou is the start of spring and farming.
People have many ways to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival. The most popular one is to have a haircut. Many believe that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to your uncles—mainly your mother's brothers. So people often have a haircut on Longtaitou to get rid of bad luck and have a new start.
Among Chinese people's festival traditions, there is always a place for food. During the Longtaitou Festival, people eat food named after dragons. Noodles are called dragon's beard（longxu）. Dumplings are dragon's ears（long'r）. And spring rolls（春卷） are dragon's scales（longlin）.
People also hold activities like dragon dancing on that day. In some places in Shandong Province, people make dragon lanterns too. Small boats go down the rivers and carry the lanterns, which stand for people's best wishes and good luck.
1．In Chinese culture, what can the dragon do （ ）
A．Raise its head after its winter sleep.
B．Appear on rainy days.
C．Bring good weather.
2．What can we know from the passage （ ）
A．There would be more sunny days after Longtaitou.
B．Many people often have their hair cut on Longtaitou.
C．The second day of the second lunar month is the dragon's birthday.
3．What does the underlined phrase “get rid of” probably mean （ ）
A．Be used to. B．Stay away from. C．Result in.
4．What can we infer（推断） from the passage （ ）
A．Food is the most important thing in festival traditions.
B．Taking a boat down the rivers is a symbol of good luck.
C．Food on Longtaitou has something to do with dragons.
5．What would be the best title for the passage （ ）
A．The Longtaitou Festival
B．Ways of Wishing for Good Luck
C．Traditional Food and Activities
【多角度设问】
What does the writer talk about the Longtaitou Festival in this passage
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【话题好句积累】
1．人们有很多庆祝龙抬头节日的方式。
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2．在中国人的节日传统中，食物永远有一席之地。
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【写作句型训练】
The Chinese dragon is a great animal which can bring good luck in Chinese culture.
句型：which引导的限制性定语从句
仿写：春节是一个传统节日，是团圆的象征。
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二、写作指导
（一）话题解读
本话题是文化习俗与节假日活动。常见的写作命题角度有：
1. 了解和介绍国内外传统的文化习俗；
2. 介绍国内外重要的节假日的历史、活动与发展。
（二）话题写作
1. 写作点拨
写作都是围绕某个话题展开的，我们需要先审题，然后围绕话题展开叙述，根据结构和要点组织段落内容，最后对全文进行总结。
2.例文讲解
为讲好中国故事，传播中国声音，推动中国文化更好地走向世界，我校拟定下周举办中华文化节活动（Chinese Culture Festival）。假设你是李华，请你给外教Bob写一封英文邮件，向他简要介绍这次活动，并邀请他参加。内容包括：
（1）活动的背景、意义等；
（2）描述活动内容；
（3）期待对方的回复。
注意：
（1）词数为80左右；
（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
（3）文中不能出现真实姓名及学校名称；
（4）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇: poet（n.诗人）
Dear Bob,
How are you doing I'm writing to invite you to the Chinese Culture Festival in our school. Now let me tell you something about it.
I'm looking forward to getting your reply!
Yours,
Li Hua
第一步：谋篇布局
1．审题 人称：______________ 时态：____________________________
2．提纲
第二步：理清思路，写好句子
【开头】
（主题句）How are you doing I'm writing to invite you to the Chinese Culture Festival in our school. Now let me tell you something about it.
【主体】
1．活动的背景、意义等
（主题句）It's well-known that China is a great country. It has __________________________________________（悠久的历史和丰富的文化）.
（支持句）______________（为了） tell Chinese stories to more people around the world, our school ________________（计划举行） the Chinese Culture Festival.
2．描述活动内容
（主题句）____________________________________________________________________________________（活动期间，我们会有很多有趣的活动）.
（支持句）Some students and teachers will read Chinese poems.
（拓展句）You can learn a lot about Chinese history and excellent ancient poets from the poems.
（支持句）You can also watch wonderful Chinese dancing.
（拓展句）Dancers will show ____________（绝妙的） Chinese dancing to us.
（支持句）Because you show interest in Chinese culture, you can ____________________________________（享受美味的中国菜）.
【结尾】
期待对方的回复
I'm looking forward to getting your reply!
第三步：连句成篇，写作迁移，并增添适当的过渡词
Dear Bob,
How are you doing I'm writing to invite you to the Chinese Culture Festival in our school. Now let me tell you something about it.
①It's well-known that China is a great country. It has a long history and rich cultures. In order to tell Chinese stories to more people around the world, our school plans to hold the Chinese Culture Festival next week on the playground. I know you're very interested in Chinese culture, so you must be excited to join us in this festival.
We will have lots of interesting activities during the festival.______________（例如）, some students and teachers will read Chinese poems. You can learn a lot about Chinese history and excellent ancient poets from the poems.________（而且）, you can also watch wonderful Chinese dancing. Dancers will show fantastic Chinese dancing to us. ______________（此外）, because you show interest in Chinese culture, you can enjoy delicious Chinese food.
I'm looking forward to getting your reply!
Yours,
Li Hua
第四步：检查作文，美化语句
将①处用“with表示‘有；带有’”结构改写。
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（三）迁移训练
[2024泰安改编]中国传统节日是中华民族丰富多彩文化的重要组成部分。假如你是李平，你校英语社团正在开展以“Traditional Chinese Festivals”为主题的征文活动。请你写一篇英语短文投稿。内容包括：
1.端午节的基本信息；
2.端午节的意义；
3.今年的端午节你如何度过。
注意：
1.词数为80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.文中不能出现真实姓名及学校名称；
4.开头已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇: wormwood（n.蒿草）, sachet（n.香囊）, realgar wine（雄黄酒）
I'm Li Ping from Class 1, Grade 9. There are many traditional festivals in our country.
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三、话题写作多角度命题训练——审题训练（参考范文见答案）
命题角度：文化与节日融合
China Daily对全球外国友人的调查数据显示，外国友人认为中医、武术、美食、传统节日、民间艺术最能代表中国文化，那么在你心中最能代表中国文化的是什么呢？请你写一篇英语短文向China Daily的专栏“Amazing China”投稿，推广中国的春节。内容包括：
1. 春节最能代表中国文化的原因；
2. 春节期间人们的活动；
3. 发出邀请。
★审题 人称： 时态：
★提纲
四、2024年真题链接
（2024遂宁改编）今年5月第五届“中国好家风”全国启动仪式在北京隆重举行。传承优秀家风是中华民族家国情怀的重要体现，为响应号召，你校校报英语专栏将举办“孝敬长辈，从我做起”的主题征文活动。请你结合自己的生活，写一篇英文短文向该专栏投稿。内容包括：
1.关爱和尊敬长辈的原因；
2.如何关爱和尊敬长辈；
3.你的号召。
Love and Respect the Elders
As we all know, respecting and caring for our elders is not only a traditional Chinese virtue but also our duty. Growing up, I've seen my grandparents' selfless love and dedication to our family. They helped to look after me and raise me so that my parents could focus on their work. Therefore, we should love and respect our elders.
To achieve this, we can help our elders with their chores. Spending time communicating with our elders is important so that they don't feel lonely. It's also necessary to take them to do exercise, such as walking in the park, to keep them healthy.
In conclusion, as everyone will grow old one day, it's important to take action now.
五、话题佳句背记
1.It's believed that the moon is a symbol of reunion, luck and fortune.
人们认为月亮是团圆、运气和财富的象征。
2.With Mother's Day approaching, we decided to hold a family party to celebrate the important day.
随着母亲节的临近，我们决定举办一场家庭晚会来庆祝这个重要的日子。
3.In addition, not only should we spend some time with our family during festivals but it is these festivals that remind us to have more time with our family.
另外，在节日期间，我们不仅应当花时间和家人在一起，而且这些节日也提醒人们平时要多陪伴家人。
4.What's more, it is better for you to join in more outdoor activities with your American friends, which may help you relax and have fun.
而且，多与你的美国朋友一起参加户外活动对你有好处，这可以有助于你放松，使你开心。
5.I've been longing to go to America, mainly for two reasons. One is that I can experience American culture, which is believed to be the most diverse in the world. The other is that I can broaden my horizons in this developed country.
我一直盼望去美国，主要有两个原因。其一是我能够体验美国文化，它被认为是世界上最多元化的。其二是我能够在这个发达国家开阔视野。
6.More and more people in China show a great interest in literature, which can enrich their life.
越来越多的中国人对文学有浓厚的兴趣，它可以丰富他们的生活。
7.Traditional art should be passed down, such as Peking Opera and paper-cutting.
像京剧、剪纸这些传统艺术应该传承下去。
8.It is obvious that music is an essential part in our life, which is the source of joys and inspiration.
很显然，音乐在我们生活中是不可或缺的一部分，它是乐趣和灵感的源泉。
话题十三 文化习俗与节假日活动
第一部分 话题基础梳理
话题佳句积累
（一）文化习俗
1．are； supposed； to
2．held； out； my； hand
（二）节假日活动
3．go； somewhere； interesting
4．sweeping； away； bad； luck
5．for； centuries
6．probably
7．traditional； family； dinner
8．more； and； more； popular
句型总结与演练
I will call you as soon as I arrive in Beijing.
第二部分 话题多角度训练
一、听短文，填信息
1．control
2．luck
3．Excellent
4．seven/7
5．killing
二、完形填空
1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．C 6．C 7．A 8．C 9．B 10．B
【话题好句积累】
1．They are treasures of Chinese culture.
2．There are two reasons why I like poems.
【写作句型积累】
1．as we know
2．take an interest in sth.
3．10； There is no doubt that…
三、选词填空
1．created
2．culture
3．eighth
4．during
5．enjoy
6．health
7．easily
8．necessary
9．popular
10．garden
【话题好句积累】
1．It is such a golden season for fishermen!
2．Because of a lot of rain, rivers are full of water and a great number of fish.
第三部分 话题能力提升——读写综合
一、阅读导入
1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．A
【多角度设问】
The writer talks about the history, ways to celebrate, activities and food about the Longtaitou Festival.
【话题好句积累】
1．People have many ways to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival.
2．Among Chinese people's festival traditions, there is always a place for food.
【写作句型训练】
Spring Festival is a traditional festival which is a symbol of reunion.
二、写作指导
（二）话题写作
第一步：谋篇布局
1．第一、二人称； 一般现在时、一般将来时
第二步：理清思路，写好句子
【主体】
1．a long history and rich cultures； In order to； plans to hold
2．We will have lots of interesting activities during the festival； fantastic； enjoy delicious Chinese food
第三步：连句成篇，写作迁移，并增添适当的过渡词
For example； Besides； What's more
第四步：检查作文，美化语句
It's well-known that China is a great country with a long history and rich cultures.
（三）迁移训练
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. It falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. It is celebrated in honour of the great man Qu Yuan.； I think we can learn more cultures and customs from traditional festivals so it's our duty to try our best to keep them going on.； This year, I had a great time during the Dragon Boat Festival. I ate zongzi made by my mother and it was very delicious. My parents drank realgar wine, hung Chinese wormwood around the doors and carried a sachet around with me. What made the festival special for me was the dragon boat race. It was very exciting.
三、话题写作多角度命题训练——审题训练（参考范文见答案）
命题角度：文化与节日融合
第三人称； 一般现在时； Amazing China； The Spring Festival is a traditional Chinese festival with a long history. As the largest celebration for Chinese people to welcome the new year, it stands for Chinese culture best. Here are my reasons.； First of all, people visit relatives and express their best wishes to one another. Kids usually receive lucky money which shows the love and care from the elder. What's more, people often put a coin in jiaozi. The person who gets the coin will be the lucky dog. You can't miss the delicious food that carries the best wishes and wealth.； Come and experience the traditional festival with us.
