Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking 知识点 教学设计-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

Teaching and Learning Design
Book3 Unit1 Festivals and Celebrations
教学设计
Period 3
Teaching and learning contents: Reading and thinking—Language Focus and Thinking Quality Development
Comprehensive teaching and learning objectives:
By the end of this period, the students will have been able to:
1) Learn about the usages of new words, chunks and sentence patterns and try to use them in real language situations to develop language competence;
2) Comprehend the text better to improve thinking quality;
3) Using the new language items to talk about festivals.
Teaching and learning important points:
1) Language focus and better reading comprehension;
2) Text reconstruction and thinking quality improvement.
Teaching and learning difficult points:
New language items learning, text reconstruction and thinking quality improvement.
Teaching and learning procedure:
Step 1 Review
Activity 1 Review
Check the answers to the reading comprehension exercises to review the main content of the text.
Step 2 Language Focus
(In this step, the teacher explains some of the new and important language items in the context by offering some examples so that the students could comprehend the text better, and also focus on how to use the language items in specific language situations created by the teacher or doing some exercises such as sentence making and blank-filling exercises to help the students to grasp their usages.)
Activity 2 Learning about the new language items
Learn about the following new language items:
1. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. 节日有着广泛的起源（节日的由来五花八门），如一年中的季节、宗教、著名人物和重要事件。
1) range n．一系列；范围，界限
vt. & vi. 排列；(在一定范围内)变化；包括
a full/wide range of... 大范围的……，各种……
in/within the range of...在射程以内；在……范围内
beyond/out of range of...在射程外；在……范围外
range from...to... /between ... and ... 在……范围内变动；包括从……到……之间
e.g. The hotel offers a wide range of services. 这家酒店提供一系列的服务。
Their ages range from 25 to 50. 他们的年龄在25岁到50岁之间。
He has had a number of different jobs, ranging from cook to driver.
他做过许多不同的工作，从厨师到司机。
The price of the typical American car is beyond his range. In other words, he can’t afford it.
There’re many activities on Carnival ranging from dancing to marching along the street.
If I am chosen as president of the Basketball Association, I will organize a full/wide range of activities，ranging/which range from basketball matches to different entertainments.
如果我被选为篮球协会的主席，我将组织各种活动，从篮球赛到不同的娱乐活动都有。
2) origin n. 起源，起因
original adj. 起源的，初始的 n. 原件；原作
originally adv. 原来，起初；新颖地
originate vi. 起源于，来自，发源 vt. 创始，开创
e.g. It’s a book about the origin of the universe. 这是一本关于宇宙起源的书。
He’s writing a dictionary that explains the origin of words. 他正在写一本解释单词起源的词典。
My job is to think up creative and original advertising ideas. 我的工作是想出创意和原创的广告创意。
Originally, it was a bedroom, but we turned it into a study.
起初，它是一间卧室，但我们把它变成了一间书房。
How did the tradition of wearing costumes on Halloween originate
万圣节穿戏服的传统是如何开始的？
3) figure n. 画像；雕像；身材，体形；人物；数字；几何图形
vt. 认为；认定；计算；是……的部分
a political figure 一位政治人物
have a good figure 身材好
keep one’s figure保持体形
figure sth in将某事物包括在内；计算在内
figure out想出；弄明白；计算出
figure that...认为……；认定……
e.g. Martin Luther King Jr. is a famous historical figure. 马丁·路德·金是一位著名的历史人物。
Five people were reported to have died and the figure is expected to rise.
据报道，已有5人死亡，预计死亡人数还会上升。
How does she manage to keep her figure when she eats so much 她吃得这么多，是怎么保持身材的？
I figured that Jim would have received my letter by now. 我想吉姆现在已经收到我的信了。
I strongly suggest that you should work out for half an hour every day to keep your figure.
我强烈建议你每天锻炼半个小时来保持身材。
I figure that we should figure a wide range of expenses in the account so that we can figure out how much we will spend at last.
我认为我们应该计算一下账目中的各种开支，这样我们才能计算出最终要花多少钱。
2. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals. 然而，无论它们看起来多么不同，在世界各地，分享喜悦、感激、爱或和平的精神在所有的节日中都是共通的。
1) no matter引导的让步状语从句。句中no matter how different they may seem是no matter how引导的让步状语从句，意为“无论多么……”，此时可与however互换。no matter＋特殊疑问词(who/which/what/where/when等)”可引导让步状语从句，可与wh-ever互换。但是“no matter＋特殊疑问词”只能引导让步状语从句，而wh-ever不仅可以引导让步状语从句，还可以引导名词性从句(wherever，whenever除外)。当 whoever, whichever, whatever等引导名词性从句时，不能换成 no matter who/which/what。
e.g. Whenever/No matter when you decide to go, I would keep you company.
Whatever/No matter what you do, you must do it well.
Wherever/No matter where you work, you can always find time to study.
Whatever you say is right.
I don’t believe whatever he says.
2) joy n. 高兴；令人高兴的人/事；成功
joyful adj. 快乐的，高兴的；令人开心的，使人喜悦的
enjoy vt. 享受；欣赏；感到愉快；享有
e.g. I didn’t expect them to jump for joy at the news. 没想到他们听到这消息高兴得跳了起来。
To his great joy, she accepted. 使他感到非常高兴的是她接受了。
The game was a joy to watch. 这比赛看起来真开心。
A wedding is a joyful celebration of love. 婚礼就是快乐的爱情庆典。
We’re a very joyful people; we’re very musical people and we love music.
我们是非常快乐的民族；我们能歌善舞，热爱音乐。
3) gratitude n．感激之情；感谢
e.g. I would like to express my gratitude to everyone for their hard work.
我要对所有辛勤劳动的人表示感谢。
I owe you a great debt of gratitude (= feel extremely grateful). 我对你感激不尽。
3. Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture.
在所有的传统节日中，丰收节几乎可以在每一种文化中找到。
harvest n. 收获期；收获；收成 vi.& vt. 收获，收割
e.g. They will have a good harvest this autumn.
Farmers are extremely busy during the harvest. 农民在收获季节里十分忙碌。
In his new career as a restaurant owner, he has harvested many awards.
转行经营餐饮之后，他获得了许多奖项。
4. This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in.
这个重要的农业节日是在所有农作物都收割好之后举行的。
1) crop n. 庄稼，作物；收成；一群人
2) gather vi. 聚集；集合vt. 聚集；搜集；收割
gathering n. 集会
e.g. Gather round, and I’ll tell you a story. 大家围过来，我给你讲个故事。
The author is gathering materials for his next book. 作者正在为他的下一本书收集素材。
Could the family all gather together for a photo 一家人能聚在一起合影吗？
The police have been gathering evidence against him. 警方一直在收集不利于他的证据。
There will be a gathering of world leaders in Beijing next month.
下个月世界各国领导人将在北京举行一次聚会。
5. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food.
人们举行庆祝活动，对这一年收获的食物表达感恩。
1) 句子结构：不定式短语作目的状语，show后又接了其宾语从句。
2) grateful adj.感激的；表示感谢的
be grateful/thankful to sb. for sth. = thank sb. for sth. 因某事而感激某人
be grateful to do sth 因做某事而感激
be grateful (that) 感激
I would be grateful if you could/would...如果你能……我将感激不尽。
e.g. I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help. 我非常感谢所有老师的帮助。
We would be grateful for any information you can give us. 如能提供信息我们将感激不尽。
I would be grateful if you could take my application into account.
如果你能考虑我的申请，我将不胜感激。
I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible.
请尽快将表格填好寄回。
She should be grateful that he was making things easier for her.
她应该感激他让她过得更轻松。
6. It featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports.
庆祝活动主要是游行和丰盛的筵席，载歌载舞，并伴有体育活动。
feature vt. 以……为特色；由……主演； vi. 起重要作用；占重要地位
n. 特色；特征；特点
e.g. The town’s features are its beautiful temple and ancient marketplace.
漂亮的寺庙和古老的市集是该镇的主要特色。
An important feature of Van Gogh’s paintings is their bright colors.
Van Gogh画作的一个重要特色是色彩鲜亮。
The film features Cary Grant as a professor. 这部电影由卡里·格兰特饰演一位教授。
Garlic features heavily in her cooking. 大蒜是她餐食中很主要的特色。
7. decorate vt. 装饰；装潢；粉刷；糊墙纸；装点；美化
decoration n. 装饰；装饰风格；装饰品
e.g. They decorated the room with flowers and balloons. 他们用花和气球装饰了房间。
The decoration had to be practical enough for a family home.
房子的装潢都必须很实用，适合家居生活。
The curtains do not match with the decoration. 窗帘与室内装璜不相配。
8. Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time.
习俗在节日中发挥着重要作用，但有时也会随着时间的推移而改变。
significant adj.有重大意义的；显著的；重要的
significantly adv.有重大意义地，明显地，显著地；意味深长地；含义深远地
significance n．意义；意思；重要性
It is significant that...(＝significantly)……很重要
be very significant＝be of great significance有重大意义
e.g. In my view, figuring out the origin of the problem is of significance to the solution.
Your work has shown a significant improvement. 你的工作有了显著的提高。
Most significantly (significant), I’d appreciate it if I could learn some basic composing knowledge through your lecture.
I have been occupied with my study, preparing for the coming College Entrance Examination, which is of great significance/is very significant to us.
我一直忙于学习，为即将到来的高考做准备，它对我们非常重要。
9. typical adj.典型的；有代表性的；平常的
be typical of sb/sth是……的典型
It is typical of sb to do sth某人经常做某事
e.g. This meal is typical of local cookery. 这是有当地风味的饭菜。
A typical working day for me begins at 7.30. 我的工作日一般在7:30开始。
It was typical of her to forget. 她这个人就是爱忘事。
It is typical of Chinese people to arrive on time or earlier than the appointed time.
中国人经常准时到达或者比约定的时间早点。
10. fade vi.& vt. 逐渐消失；褪色；变得虚弱
fade away 逐渐消失；变得虚弱
fade in / fade out (使画面)淡入/淡出，(使音量)渐强/渐弱
e.g. Hopes of peace are now fading. 和平的希望正在消退。
Flowers soon fade when they have been cut. 花被剪掉后很快就会枯萎。
She is fading fast, rapidly losing strength. 她身体很快就衰弱了。
His name will never fade from the memory of the world. 他的名字永远不会从世人的记忆中消失。
The voice on the radio faded out. 收音机里的声音渐渐减弱。
11. in spite of 不顾；不管；尽管；虽然
in spite of与despite同义，为介词(短语)
in spite of/despite the fact that...尽管……
注意：although/though“尽管；不管；不顾”，为连词，引导让步状语从句。
e.g. Her voice was shaking in spite of/despite all her efforts to control it.
尽管她竭尽全力控制自己，声音仍然在颤抖。
In spite of the fact that I was ill, I still went to school yesterday.
= In spite of my illness, I still went to school yesterday. 虽然我昨天生病了，我还是去了学校。
Although I am interested in space exploration, my parents don’t support my hobby.
→In spite of my interest in space exploration, my parents don’t support my hobby.
→In spite of the fact that I am interested in space exploration, my parents don’t support my hobby.
虽然我对太空探索很感兴趣，但我父母不支持我的爱好。
12. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with business taking advantage of the celebrations.
节日正变得越来越商业化，商业利用了庆祝活动。
1) commercial adj.商业化的；以获利为目的的
commercialize vt. 使商业化；利用……牟利
commercialization n. 商业化
commerce n. 买卖，贸易；商务；商业
e.g. Their music has become very commercial. 他们的音乐变得商业化了。
British Rail has indeed become more commercial over the past decade.
过去10年来，英国铁路确实变得更加商业化了。
2) take advantage of 利用；欺骗；占……的便宜
e.g. She took advantage of my generosity. 他利用了我的慷慨。
You should take (full) advantage of this opportunity while you can.
你应该尽可能（充分）利用这个机会。
We take full advantage of the laboratory’s equipment. 我们充分利用了实验室的设备。
13. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. 在线购物网站和社交媒体应用程序极大地方便了人们为至亲至爱花更多钱购买礼物。
1) media n. 媒体；传媒媒介[pl. of medium ]
2) make＋it＋adj./n.(＋for sb)＋to do sth
此句型中it是形式宾语，动词不定式短语作真正的宾语，it后的形容词或名词作宾语补足语，for用于引出不定式的逻辑主语。真正的宾语也可以是从句。常用于该句型的动词还有：think，consider，find，feel等。
e.g. No matter where he is，he makes it a rule to go for a walk before breakfast.
I felt it very beneficial for me to read the English newspaper, Youth, every day.
我觉得每天读英文报Youth对我来说很有益处。
We students think it our responsibility to protect the environment from being polluted.
我们学生认为保护环境免受污染是我们的职责。
We students think it our responsibility that we should protect the environment from being polluted.
14. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialized, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness. 尽管一些人认为节日不应该商业化，但另一些人认为支出的增加有利于经济和公众幸福。
1) 句子结构分析：although尽管，虽然，引导让步状语从句。两个believe后面都是省略that的宾语从句。
2) although的用法类似于 though,引导让步状语从句时，不能与but连用，可以和yet, still连用。
e.g. She walked home by herself, although she knew that it was dangerous.
although, though, as与 even if, though用法比较与举例：although一般放在句首，though可放在句中；as引导让步状语从句时一般用倒装结构；even if/though引导让步状语从句时，语气较强烈。
e.g. The novel is very interesting though it is short.
Although/Though they are very rich, they are leading a simple life.
Poor as he is, he is very happy.
Child as she is, she is very considerate.
Try as he might, he couldn’t open the door.
Even if/though we do not like the job, we have to do it.
15. They reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life.
它们反映了人们的愿望、信仰、信仰和对生活的态度。
1) reflect vt. 照出（影像）；反映；反射；表达 vi. 沉思；思考
reflection n. 映像，倒影；体现；深思；反射；描述；感想
reflective adj. 反射的，反映的；反省性的；深思熟虑的；反光的
e.g. His face was reflected in the mirror. 他的脸映照在镜子里。
The windows reflected the bright afternoon sunlight. 窗户反射着午后明媚的阳光。
Our newspaper aims to reflect the views of the local community.
我们的报纸旨在表达当地人民的心声。
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. 在作出决定以前，我需要时间认真考虑考虑。
She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. 由她负责考虑她这个决定会牵扯哪些问题。
2) belief n. 信心，信任；信念，信仰；看法，意见
believe vi. vt. 相信，信任；认为，猜想；有宗教信仰（believe in）
e.g. I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing. 我佩服他对自己的工作所抱的坚定信心。
There is a general belief that things will soon get better. 大家普遍认为情况很快就会好转。
People used to believe (that) the earth was flat. 人们一度认为地球是平的。
3) faith n. 信任；宗教信仰；宗教 have faith in 相信
e.g. I have great faith in you─I know you’ll do well. 我对你有信心——我知道你会干好的。
Her friend’s kindness has restored her faith in human nature.
她朋友的善意使她恢复了对人性的信心。
16. They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while.
这些场合可以让我们放松和享受生活，并暂时忘记我们的工作。
occasion n. 特别的事情(或仪式、庆典)； (适当的)机会
occasionally adv. 偶然，有时候
e.g. They presented him with a gift to mark the occasion.
This was the occasion for expressions of friendship by the two presidents.
As he works in a remote area, he visits his parents only occasionally.
occasion，case这种词后面的定语从句引导词，如果先行词即occasion在句中做主语或宾语就用which或that；当occasion表示“时刻，时候；在定语从句里面作时间状语的时候，关系副词选择when。当occasion表示“特殊（或重大）场合”，在定语从句里面作时间状语的时候，关系副词选择where。
e.g. Wedding is an occasion when bride is the most beautiful. 婚礼是新娘打扮得最漂亮的时候。
I can remember very few occasions when he had to cancel because of ill health.
我记得他因为健康不佳而被迫取消的情况绝无仅有。
I had an occasion where I was performing, the event included a dinner and dancing.
我有一个重要场合需要出席，期间将举行晚宴、跳舞。
Please describe an occasion where somebody gave you positive suggestions.
请描述一个别人给你积极建议的情景。
17. have sth. in common相同；有相同特征
e.g. I found I had a lot in common with Jessi.
The two games have nothing in common.
Activity 3 Using words and expressions
1. Learn more about music by completing the sentences with the correct forms of the words and phrase. Then make a mind map about what music means to you.
Answers: 1) perform, stage; 2) reminds, originally; 3) award, proves, effort; 4) fell in love, enabled; 5) opportunity, studio, ordinary; 6) onto, individuals.
2. Try to make your own MUSIC mind map with the information above and add more.
Step 3 Post Reading—Text reconstruction and thinking quality improvement
Activity 4 Text reconstruction
1. Complete the passage using suitable words from the text and check the answers.
Answers: range, figures, harvest, significant, commercial, reflect, occasions.
2. Reconstruct the text by using the words and expressions learned above to retell the text with more detailed information.
Activity 5 Thinking quality improvement
Activity 4 Discussing and thinking
1. Discuss the questions and share the answers.
1) What do most festivals seem to have in common Why do you think people around the world find these things important
Suggested answer: Festivals most often revolve around building family and community ties. Festivals are rarely celebrated alone. And even when someone is alone during a festival, the festival reminds them of people who used to be in their lives, but who are no longer present. This is important because people are at heart social creatures who desire to have relationships with others and to be a part of the group.
2) How do you feel about festival customs that have already faded away
Suggested answer: I feel sad, because these customs are part of our culture and history. They make our lives more interesting, and they remind us who we are.
3) What is the writer’s attitude towards the commercialization of festivals
Suggested answer: The writer doesn’t directly say. Overall, he seems to think that it is a positive thing, as it helps the economy and makes it easier to buy gifts.
2. Think it over.
Should we Chinese celebrate western festivals Why or why not
Should westerners celebrate Chinese festivals Why or why not
Step 4 Evaluation and summary
Activity 6 Self-evaluation
Guide the students to reflect on their learning of this period by considering the following aspects.
1. How is your mastery of the new language items (Good/Fairly good/Moderate/Just so so/Poor)
2. How is your learning performance (Good/Fairly good/Moderate/Just so so/Poor)
3. What will you do after class to improve your learning
Activity 7 Summary
(The teacher) Summarize the main contents of this period briefly.
Homework：
1. Arrange notes after class to consolidate the new language items.
2. Complete the exercises in RB.
3. Preview Discovering Useful structures.