外研版（2019）必修二 Unit 2 Let's celebrate! Starting out 课件(共36张PPT)
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Unit 2
Let’s celebrate!
starting out & Understanding ideas
Michelle
Warming-up
What festivals do you know around the world？
What's your favorite festival？Why
1. What festivals are mentioned in the video
2. Why do people celebrate these festivals
Watch the video and answer the questions.
The festivals mentioned in the video are “hanami”, the Rose Festival, the Mid-Autumn Day, the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, and the New Year.
Because people want to celebrate the changing seasons and express their appreciation of nature.
Hanami
in English “flower viewing”
Japan
Spring
People picnic under the cherry trees and admire the blossoms
Rose Festival
Bulgaria
Summer
The fetival begins with rose picking，rose growers sing and dance，
select a ‘Rose Queen“
Mid-Autum Day
also called “Moon Festival”
China
Autum
People gather with their families and eat mooncakes
Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival
Hrbin，China
Winter
join the “cool” celebrations and
enjoy the various colourfully lit sculptures made from ice and snow
New Year
different countries
After winter
celebrations may vary,
but it all means good luck for the four seasons ahead
to honour an event
to celebrate a season
to celebrate the harvest
to honour a person
Read the festival descriptions and match them with the purposes.
Work in groups. Talk about:
other festivals of each type
other reasons to celebrate a festival
Talking
The National Day is celebrated on October 1st every year. The 7-day holiday from Oct. 1st to 7th is called the Golden Week, during which a large number of Chinese people go traveling around the world.The Chinese people celebrate the great day to commemorate the founding of People’s Republic of China.
Qingming Festival / Tomb-sweeping Day (April 4-6)
Rebirth of nature
Celebrate it with picnics, and kite flying
Sweep and weed graves
Honour ancestors
The Spring Festival (the 1st of the first month of the lunar calendar)
couplet（对联）
fireworks
paper-cuts
lucky/gift money
Festivals and Celebrations
THE REAL FATHER CHRISTMAS
Read the introduction to Tolkien and answer the questions.
Pre-reading
Pre-reading
1. Have you ever read any of Tolkien’s books or seen any of the
films based on them What do you think of them
The Hobbit is a children’s fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. It was published on 21 September 1937. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in children’s literature. Personal growth and forms of heroism are central themes of the story. The work has many adaptions for stage, screen, radio, board games and video games.
The Lord of the Rings is an epic high fantasy novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien. The story began as a sequel to The Hobbit, but eventually developed into a much larger work. Written in stages between 1937 and 1949, and published in three volumes in 1954 and 1955, The Lord of the Rings is one of the best-selling novels ever written, with over 150 million copies sold.
Pre-reading
J.R.R. Tolkien was born in South Africa. Many of Tolkien’s early memories of South Africa are reported to have influenced his later works. Throughout his life, Tolkien had cultivated a love of language, especially ancient languages.
2. What else do you know about Tolkien Find out more about him and share your research with the class.
While-reading
Read the passage and answer the questions.
What is Letters from Father Christmas about ？
Letters from Father Christmas is a collection of Tolkien’s letters to his four children at Christmas. The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmas’s life and adventures at the North Pole.
Why did Tolkien write these letters
Tolkien wrote these letters because he wanted to keep Father Christmas alive for his four children.
While-reading
Choose the sentence that best explains the title of the passage.
1. The real Father Christmas was actually Tolkien himself.
2. Tolkien is the real Father Christmas, because he wrote
letters using the name “Father Christmas”.
3. Tolkien’s love and care for his children made him very
like Father Christmas.
Para.1 A.The author of Letters from Father Christmas.
Para.2 B.Father Christmas has been in children’s heart since they were young.
Para.3 C.The contents of the letters and its effect on children.
Para.4 D.Tolkien may be the real Father Christmas in his special way to educate his children.
Para.5 E.Tolkien’s children didn’t know that the envelope was from his father.
Para.1—B Para.2—A Para.3—E Para.4—C Para.5—D
While-reading
Match each paragraph with its main idea.
While-reading
Complete the notes with expressions from the passage.
Letters from Father Christmas
J.R.R. Tolkien
a North Pole stamp
a handwritten letter from
Father Christmas
Father Christmas’s life and
adventures at the North Pole
climbed the North Pole
fell through the roof
how he could not stop his
helpers playing games
Summary
The magic of Father Christmas has been respected by children since they were 1._________ (child). It was J.R.R.Tolkien that wrote letters to his children and 2._______ (tell) them stories about Father Christmas. Tolkien kept Father Christmas alive for his four children，over a period 3.______ more than twenty years. Every Christmas，an envelope that 4.______________ (address) to Tolkien’s children reached. They were very 5.________ (excite) when they opened it.Inside，they would find a handwritten letter from Father Christmas. In the letters they learned some wonderful stories about Father Christmas’s life 6._______ adventures at the North Pole.
children
told
of
was addressed
excited
and
Summary
In another letter, Father Christmas complained about 7.____________ he could not prevent his helpers from 8.____________ (play) games with the toys. Letters from Father Christmas tells us the adventures of Father Christmas，Polar Bear and other 9.____________ (character) at the North Pole. We can all share the true spirit of 10.____________ (give) at Christmas time. By expressing love for his children in such a special way，Tolkien may indeed have been the real Father Christmas.
how
playing
characters
giving
Post-reading
Think & Share
Would you like to read the book Letters from Father Christmas Give your reasons.
What is the most special gift you have received from your family Why is it special to you
Language points
·With his limitless imagination，he created new worlds for his readers to explore.
他以无限的想象力，为读者创造了探索的新世界。
limitless adj.无限的；无界限的
limited adj.有限的 limit n.限制 v.限制
(1)limit...to... 把……限制/控制在……
(2)limited company/resources 有限公司/有限的资源 be limited to sth 受限制于……
(3)without limit 无限(制)地 a limit to... ……的限制
单句语法填空
①The speed of the cars is ____________ (limit) to no more than ten miles per hour in campus.
②You can’t ask your parents for money ____________ limit.
limited
without
Language points
As parents，they try to keep that magic alive for their children for as long as they can.
作为父母，他们尽其所能让孩子保持这种魔力。
【分析】 as long as “长达……之久”，引导比较状语从句。
【拓展】 (1)as long as 还可以引导条件状语从句，意为“只要”。引导条件状语从句的短语还有：
in case 如果；万一 on condition that 只要 provided/providing that 如果；条件是
(2)其他常见的as...as短语还有：
as well as 也；和 as good as 和……一样好；差不多；几乎 as far as 就……而言；远至
It is OK to leave an electrical appliance on so long as you are using it—if not, turn it off！
“Nothing is impossible to a willing heart”， as long as you have a dream，keep trying and you’ll make it, too.
【注意】 as long as 和so long as表示“只要”时没有区别，可以相互替换；as long as表示“与……一样长”时，多用于肯定句；否定句多用so long as。
选词填空
as far as, as well as, as good as, as long as
①We ________________ Tom went to Hainan to spend our holiday.
②________________ I am concerned, I am strongly against the plan.
③They all continued their regards for me ___________________________ they lived.
④A distant relative is not ________________ a near neighbour.
同义句转换
⑤As long as you keep studying hard, you can improve your maths.
→________________ you keep studying hard，you can improve your maths.
as well as
As far as
as long as
as good as
On condition that
Language points
·That is why Letters from Father Christmas could be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas as a special time of year. 这就是为什么《圣诞老人的信》对那些认为圣诞节是一年中的一个特殊的时间的人来说是一本完美的书的原因。
regard v.认为；把……看作
regardless adv.不管；不顾
regard...as 把……看作 be regarded as... 被看作…… give regards to sb 向某人表示问候
单句语法填空
①The quality of life has improved and watching films __________ (regard) as a good means of entertainment.
②I regard reading _________ a form of recreation.
③Give my regards _________ your family.
is regarded
as
to
Language points
·In another letter，Father Christmas complained about how he could not stop his helpers playing games with the toys instead of wrapping them up. 在另一封信中，圣诞老人抱怨说，他无法阻止他的助手玩玩具游戏，而不是把它们包装起来。
complain v.抱怨；埋怨；发牢骚；投诉
complaint n.抱怨；怨言；不满，委屈
(1)complain of/about 抱怨；诉说
(2)make a complaint about 投诉……
注意：complain 用作及物动词时，只能接that从句，不接名词或代词。
单句语法填空
①His wife’s ___________ (complain)really made him mad.
②We received a lot of complaints ________ customers ________ the lack of parking facilities.
complaint
from
about
Language points
·...remember that this Christmas all over the world there are a terrible number of poor and starving people. 记住，这个圣诞节世界上有很多贫穷和饥饿的人。
a number of若干；许多；大量
单句语法填空
①A large number of ____________ (building) have been set up.
②A great number of computers ________________ (buy) in by the company.
③Many a student ____________ (find) it hard to find an acceptable job after graduation.
④____________ number of books published on the subject is simply amazing.
buildings
were bought
finds
The
a number of 修饰可数名词的复数形式，意为“许多”，number 之前可用great，large，small，good等形容词修饰，也可用numbers of的形式。作主语时，谓语动词用复数形式。
the number of 修饰可数名词的复数形式，表示“……的数量”，作主语时，谓语动词用单数形式。
Language points
Letters from Father Christmas tells us that as well as enjoying the adventures of Father Christmas... 《圣诞老人的来信》告诉我们，除了享受圣诞老人的冒险……
【分析】 as well as在句中用作介词。
【拓展】 (1)as well as常用来连接两个并列的成分，意为“也，还”。
(2)as well as 用来表示同级比较，意为“一样好”。
(3)as well as用作介词相当于besides，in addition to，意思为“除……之外”。
A teacher should entertain as well as teach. 教师不仅要教书，也要引起学生兴趣。
You look as well as you did ten years ago. 你的身体看起来还和十年前一样好。
As well as breaking his leg，he hurt his arm. 他不但摔断了腿，而且还伤了胳膊。
【注意】 当as well as连接两个主语时，谓语动词的形式要与前面的主语保持一致。
His children as well as his wife were invited to the party.
Language points
·By expressing love for his children in such a special way，Tolkien may indeed have been the real Father Christmas. 托尔金以一种特殊的方式表达对孩子们的爱，也许他才是真正的圣诞老人。
in a...way用一个……方式
in the way 妨碍 on the/one’s way (to) 在(去……)的路上
by the way 顺便提一下，顺便说一下 all the way 自始至终；一路上
in this way 用这种方法 in a way 在某种程度上，从某种意义上说
短语填空
①Don’t stand ____________. Move aside and let me pass.
②_____________，what do you think about this team
③Even if I have to walk ______________，I’ll get there.
in the way
By the way
all the way
单句语法填空
①Your wife as well as you ____(be) friendly to me.
②Tom，as well as Jane and Rose，____(be) going to the farm on foot.
补全句子
③He plays the guitar __________________. 他的吉他弹得和你一样好。
④___________________________________ five course meals, they drank seven bottles of wine. 除了五道菜外，他们还喝了七瓶酒。
⑤She can play tennis ____________________. 她也会打篮球，也会打网球。
同义句转换
⑥Not only his parents but also the student was satisfied with the progress he had made.
→The student，_____________________，was satisfied with the progress he had made.
is
is
as well as you
As well as/Besides/In addition to eating
as well as basketball
as well as his parents
Homework
Review the language points.
Read the book Letters from Father Christmas in your spare time.
THANKS FOR WATCHING
Unit 2
Let’s celebrate!
starting out & Understanding ideas
Michelle
Warming-up
What festivals do you know around the world？
What's your favorite festival？Why
1. What festivals are mentioned in the video
2. Why do people celebrate these festivals
Watch the video and answer the questions.
The festivals mentioned in the video are “hanami”, the Rose Festival, the Mid-Autumn Day, the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, and the New Year.
Because people want to celebrate the changing seasons and express their appreciation of nature.
Hanami
in English “flower viewing”
Japan
Spring
People picnic under the cherry trees and admire the blossoms
Rose Festival
Bulgaria
Summer
The fetival begins with rose picking，rose growers sing and dance，
select a ‘Rose Queen“
Mid-Autum Day
also called “Moon Festival”
China
Autum
People gather with their families and eat mooncakes
Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival
Hrbin，China
Winter
join the “cool” celebrations and
enjoy the various colourfully lit sculptures made from ice and snow
New Year
different countries
After winter
celebrations may vary,
but it all means good luck for the four seasons ahead
to honour an event
to celebrate a season
to celebrate the harvest
to honour a person
Read the festival descriptions and match them with the purposes.
Work in groups. Talk about:
other festivals of each type
other reasons to celebrate a festival
Talking
The National Day is celebrated on October 1st every year. The 7-day holiday from Oct. 1st to 7th is called the Golden Week, during which a large number of Chinese people go traveling around the world.The Chinese people celebrate the great day to commemorate the founding of People’s Republic of China.
Qingming Festival / Tomb-sweeping Day (April 4-6)
Rebirth of nature
Celebrate it with picnics, and kite flying
Sweep and weed graves
Honour ancestors
The Spring Festival (the 1st of the first month of the lunar calendar)
couplet（对联）
fireworks
paper-cuts
lucky/gift money
Festivals and Celebrations
THE REAL FATHER CHRISTMAS
Read the introduction to Tolkien and answer the questions.
Pre-reading
Pre-reading
1. Have you ever read any of Tolkien’s books or seen any of the
films based on them What do you think of them
The Hobbit is a children’s fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. It was published on 21 September 1937. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in children’s literature. Personal growth and forms of heroism are central themes of the story. The work has many adaptions for stage, screen, radio, board games and video games.
The Lord of the Rings is an epic high fantasy novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien. The story began as a sequel to The Hobbit, but eventually developed into a much larger work. Written in stages between 1937 and 1949, and published in three volumes in 1954 and 1955, The Lord of the Rings is one of the best-selling novels ever written, with over 150 million copies sold.
Pre-reading
J.R.R. Tolkien was born in South Africa. Many of Tolkien’s early memories of South Africa are reported to have influenced his later works. Throughout his life, Tolkien had cultivated a love of language, especially ancient languages.
2. What else do you know about Tolkien Find out more about him and share your research with the class.
While-reading
Read the passage and answer the questions.
What is Letters from Father Christmas about ？
Letters from Father Christmas is a collection of Tolkien’s letters to his four children at Christmas. The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmas’s life and adventures at the North Pole.
Why did Tolkien write these letters
Tolkien wrote these letters because he wanted to keep Father Christmas alive for his four children.
While-reading
Choose the sentence that best explains the title of the passage.
1. The real Father Christmas was actually Tolkien himself.
2. Tolkien is the real Father Christmas, because he wrote
letters using the name “Father Christmas”.
3. Tolkien’s love and care for his children made him very
like Father Christmas.
Para.1 A.The author of Letters from Father Christmas.
Para.2 B.Father Christmas has been in children’s heart since they were young.
Para.3 C.The contents of the letters and its effect on children.
Para.4 D.Tolkien may be the real Father Christmas in his special way to educate his children.
Para.5 E.Tolkien’s children didn’t know that the envelope was from his father.
Para.1—B Para.2—A Para.3—E Para.4—C Para.5—D
While-reading
Match each paragraph with its main idea.
While-reading
Complete the notes with expressions from the passage.
Letters from Father Christmas
J.R.R. Tolkien
a North Pole stamp
a handwritten letter from
Father Christmas
Father Christmas’s life and
adventures at the North Pole
climbed the North Pole
fell through the roof
how he could not stop his
helpers playing games
Summary
The magic of Father Christmas has been respected by children since they were 1._________ (child). It was J.R.R.Tolkien that wrote letters to his children and 2._______ (tell) them stories about Father Christmas. Tolkien kept Father Christmas alive for his four children，over a period 3.______ more than twenty years. Every Christmas，an envelope that 4.______________ (address) to Tolkien’s children reached. They were very 5.________ (excite) when they opened it.Inside，they would find a handwritten letter from Father Christmas. In the letters they learned some wonderful stories about Father Christmas’s life 6._______ adventures at the North Pole.
children
told
of
was addressed
excited
and
Summary
In another letter, Father Christmas complained about 7.____________ he could not prevent his helpers from 8.____________ (play) games with the toys. Letters from Father Christmas tells us the adventures of Father Christmas，Polar Bear and other 9.____________ (character) at the North Pole. We can all share the true spirit of 10.____________ (give) at Christmas time. By expressing love for his children in such a special way，Tolkien may indeed have been the real Father Christmas.
how
playing
characters
giving
Post-reading
Think & Share
Would you like to read the book Letters from Father Christmas Give your reasons.
What is the most special gift you have received from your family Why is it special to you
Language points
·With his limitless imagination，he created new worlds for his readers to explore.
他以无限的想象力，为读者创造了探索的新世界。
limitless adj.无限的；无界限的
limited adj.有限的 limit n.限制 v.限制
(1)limit...to... 把……限制/控制在……
(2)limited company/resources 有限公司/有限的资源 be limited to sth 受限制于……
(3)without limit 无限(制)地 a limit to... ……的限制
单句语法填空
①The speed of the cars is ____________ (limit) to no more than ten miles per hour in campus.
②You can’t ask your parents for money ____________ limit.
limited
without
Language points
As parents，they try to keep that magic alive for their children for as long as they can.
作为父母，他们尽其所能让孩子保持这种魔力。
【分析】 as long as “长达……之久”，引导比较状语从句。
【拓展】 (1)as long as 还可以引导条件状语从句，意为“只要”。引导条件状语从句的短语还有：
in case 如果；万一 on condition that 只要 provided/providing that 如果；条件是
(2)其他常见的as...as短语还有：
as well as 也；和 as good as 和……一样好；差不多；几乎 as far as 就……而言；远至
It is OK to leave an electrical appliance on so long as you are using it—if not, turn it off！
“Nothing is impossible to a willing heart”， as long as you have a dream，keep trying and you’ll make it, too.
【注意】 as long as 和so long as表示“只要”时没有区别，可以相互替换；as long as表示“与……一样长”时，多用于肯定句；否定句多用so long as。
选词填空
as far as, as well as, as good as, as long as
①We ________________ Tom went to Hainan to spend our holiday.
②________________ I am concerned, I am strongly against the plan.
③They all continued their regards for me ___________________________ they lived.
④A distant relative is not ________________ a near neighbour.
同义句转换
⑤As long as you keep studying hard, you can improve your maths.
→________________ you keep studying hard，you can improve your maths.
as well as
As far as
as long as
as good as
On condition that
Language points
·That is why Letters from Father Christmas could be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas as a special time of year. 这就是为什么《圣诞老人的信》对那些认为圣诞节是一年中的一个特殊的时间的人来说是一本完美的书的原因。
regard v.认为；把……看作
regardless adv.不管；不顾
regard...as 把……看作 be regarded as... 被看作…… give regards to sb 向某人表示问候
单句语法填空
①The quality of life has improved and watching films __________ (regard) as a good means of entertainment.
②I regard reading _________ a form of recreation.
③Give my regards _________ your family.
is regarded
as
to
Language points
·In another letter，Father Christmas complained about how he could not stop his helpers playing games with the toys instead of wrapping them up. 在另一封信中，圣诞老人抱怨说，他无法阻止他的助手玩玩具游戏，而不是把它们包装起来。
complain v.抱怨；埋怨；发牢骚；投诉
complaint n.抱怨；怨言；不满，委屈
(1)complain of/about 抱怨；诉说
(2)make a complaint about 投诉……
注意：complain 用作及物动词时，只能接that从句，不接名词或代词。
单句语法填空
①His wife’s ___________ (complain)really made him mad.
②We received a lot of complaints ________ customers ________ the lack of parking facilities.
complaint
from
about
Language points
·...remember that this Christmas all over the world there are a terrible number of poor and starving people. 记住，这个圣诞节世界上有很多贫穷和饥饿的人。
a number of若干；许多；大量
单句语法填空
①A large number of ____________ (building) have been set up.
②A great number of computers ________________ (buy) in by the company.
③Many a student ____________ (find) it hard to find an acceptable job after graduation.
④____________ number of books published on the subject is simply amazing.
buildings
were bought
finds
The
a number of 修饰可数名词的复数形式，意为“许多”，number 之前可用great，large，small，good等形容词修饰，也可用numbers of的形式。作主语时，谓语动词用复数形式。
the number of 修饰可数名词的复数形式，表示“……的数量”，作主语时，谓语动词用单数形式。
Language points
Letters from Father Christmas tells us that as well as enjoying the adventures of Father Christmas... 《圣诞老人的来信》告诉我们，除了享受圣诞老人的冒险……
【分析】 as well as在句中用作介词。
【拓展】 (1)as well as常用来连接两个并列的成分，意为“也，还”。
(2)as well as 用来表示同级比较，意为“一样好”。
(3)as well as用作介词相当于besides，in addition to，意思为“除……之外”。
A teacher should entertain as well as teach. 教师不仅要教书，也要引起学生兴趣。
You look as well as you did ten years ago. 你的身体看起来还和十年前一样好。
As well as breaking his leg，he hurt his arm. 他不但摔断了腿，而且还伤了胳膊。
【注意】 当as well as连接两个主语时，谓语动词的形式要与前面的主语保持一致。
His children as well as his wife were invited to the party.
Language points
·By expressing love for his children in such a special way，Tolkien may indeed have been the real Father Christmas. 托尔金以一种特殊的方式表达对孩子们的爱，也许他才是真正的圣诞老人。
in a...way用一个……方式
in the way 妨碍 on the/one’s way (to) 在(去……)的路上
by the way 顺便提一下，顺便说一下 all the way 自始至终；一路上
in this way 用这种方法 in a way 在某种程度上，从某种意义上说
短语填空
①Don’t stand ____________. Move aside and let me pass.
②_____________，what do you think about this team
③Even if I have to walk ______________，I’ll get there.
in the way
By the way
all the way
单句语法填空
①Your wife as well as you ____(be) friendly to me.
②Tom，as well as Jane and Rose，____(be) going to the farm on foot.
补全句子
③He plays the guitar __________________. 他的吉他弹得和你一样好。
④___________________________________ five course meals, they drank seven bottles of wine. 除了五道菜外，他们还喝了七瓶酒。
⑤She can play tennis ____________________. 她也会打篮球，也会打网球。
同义句转换
⑥Not only his parents but also the student was satisfied with the progress he had made.
→The student，_____________________，was satisfied with the progress he had made.
is
is
as well as you
As well as/Besides/In addition to eating
as well as basketball
as well as his parents
Homework
Review the language points.
Read the book Letters from Father Christmas in your spare time.
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