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人教版(2019)必修三
Reading for Writing
Write about your festival experience
Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations
Learning objectives
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
know the structure and language features of a diary about a festival or a celebration experience;
write a passage about a festival or a celebration you have experienced;
cooperate with group mates actively through checking your writings together.
Lead-in
Have you ever been to Inner Mongolia
adj. 内部的;里面的;内心的
Do you know the Naadam Festival
图源“巴彦淖尔报蒙文版”官方
“那达慕”大会
Reading
Read the diary entry quickly and answer the following questions.
In what order did the author write the diary How do you know it
A. Time order.
B. Space order.
C. Logical order.
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Tip:
To make our article more organised, we can follow the time order when writing a diary.
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
①
②
③
④
⑤
What the author saw before the opening ceremony
Brief introduction of the Naadam Festival
The horse race
Brief summary of the Naadam Festival
The wrestling competition and rules about it
①
②
③
④
⑤
n. 摔跤运动
Let’s learn how the writer arranges his idea and divide the diary into 3 parts.
Opening
when
where
what
Body
start
wresting
horse race
Closing
summary
adj. 简洁的;简单的;短暂的
Read the opening paragraph carefully and answer the following question.
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!
place
date
duration
the meaning and the main activities of the festival
What does “Naadam” mean Which events does it include
Naadam means “games” in Mongolian.
It includes horse racing, wrestling, and archery.
adj. 自治的;有自治权的
n. 地区;区域;地带
n. 射箭术;射箭运动
Read the first body paragraph carefully.
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.
with whom
a grand scene
出发;动身;启程
a significant festival
adj. 花哨的;精致的;昂贵的 vt. 想要;倾慕;自以为是
adj. 蒙古人的;蒙古的;蒙古语的 n. 蒙古语;蒙古人
n. 袍服;礼炮
Read the second body paragraph carefully.
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 wrestlers 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.
rules
feelings
n. 摔跤运动员
n. 雕
n. 优美;优雅;高雅
Read the third body paragraph and the closing paragraph carefully.
I absolutely enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse races were my favourite part. However, I was surprised to see that the riders were boys and girls! I heard it is because children are lighter and the horses can run faster and farther. At first, I was a little worried about the children’s safety, but Burin said, “Don’t worry. They’ve been riding horses all their lives. They’ll be just fine.” That was the moment I started to understand why people say “Horses are at the heart of Mongolian culture”. ...
I’m finally back home now, feeling really tired, but celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth it. He invited me back for the winter to stay in a traditional Mongolian tent and eat hot pot. I can’t wait!
brief summary
adv. 绝对地;完全地
n. 片刻;瞬间
n. 帐篷
n. 罐;壶;锅
Then answer the following questions.
1. What Naadam Festival customs did you learn about
2. What in your opinion is the most impressive thing about the festival
3. What else would you like to know about the festival and the writer’s
experience
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.
Read the sentence patterns below and use them to rewrite the opening sentence of the article.
This was my first time spending ... and it was an enjoyable and exciting experience for me.
I’ll never forget ... because ...
I’ll always ... because ...
This was my first time spending my holiday in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to celebrate the Naadam Festival, and it was an enjoyable and exciting experience for me.
I’ll never forget the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region because it was an enjoyable and exciting experience for me.
I’ll always remember the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region because it was an enjoyable and exciting experience for me.
Suggested Answers
... which are all so exciting to watch;
After the opening ceremony and some amazing performances, ...
I was quite moved by their show of strength and grace.
I absolutely enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse races were my favourite part.
I was surprised to see that the riders were boys and girls!
I was a little worried about the children’s safety, ...
feeling really tired
... was totally worth it
I can’t wait!
Underline the sentences that describe the writer’s feelings and emotions.
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
Writing
Use what you have learnt to write about a festival or a celebration you have experienced recently.
Is the writing well-organised
Is there an opening sentence in the first paragraph
Does each paragraph include the necessary details
Does the writer describe his / her feelings and emotions
Does the writer use the -ing form correctly in the writing
Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors
Exchange drafts with a partner. Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner’s draft.
Get your draft back and revise it.
Put up your writing in your classroom or read it to the class.
July 4, 2023
Today was my first fourth of July celebration, and I’ll always remember it because it was so wonderful. The fourth of July is Independence Day in the US — the anniversary of the day the United States became its own country in 1776.
I began the day by packing my swimming suit and a towel. Then I went with my host family to a supermarket to load up on food and drinks. After that we were off to a friend’s ranch out in the country for a barbecue and pool party.
It was all so amazing! While the adults cooked food on the barbecue, we played in the pool. Then we all ate and ate until we were completely stuffed. Our friends had some old ice cream churners, so after lunch we all took turns churning homemade ice cream. Since the temperature outside was around 40 degrees, it seemed like the ice cream took forever! I would turn the handle on the churn until my arm was sore, and then someone else would take over. But it was all worth it, because when we were finished it was the most fantastic ice cream I have ever eaten! Then, someone asked me if I would like to try horseback riding. I was afraid at first, but they gave me a very gentle horse. It was so peaceful to ride the horse through the fields and forest. Finally when it grew dark, we had a thrilling fireworks display.
Now I’m back home with my host family. Though I’m tired, I think this had to be the most exciting day of my life! I can’t wait for next year!
Sample Writing
On the first day, I set off to the games early with my friend Burin. (P8)
(那达慕大会的)第一天,我和好友布林早早出发来到了会场。
set off
(1) 出发;动身;启程
Has he told you what time we have to set off for the airport tomorrow
他告诉你我们明天什么时候动身去机场了吗?
(2) 使(炸弹等)爆炸
People tend to set off fireworks during the festival, which may cause serious pollution.
人们往往在节日期间放烟火,这可能造成严重的污染。
(3) 使(警报)响起
Opening this door will set off the alarm.
一开这道门,警铃就会响。
Language points
1
I saw a lot of people wearing fancy Mongolian robes. (P8)
我看到许多人身着华丽的蒙古袍。
fancy / f nsi/
(1) adj. 花哨的;精致的;昂贵的;异常复杂的
例句
I want a simple dress, nothing fancy.
我想要一件简单的连衣裙,不要花哨的东西。
The decorations were a little too fancy for my tastes.
这些装饰图案过于繁杂,不合我的喜好。
Chengdu has dozens of new millionaires, Asia’s biggest building, and fancy new hotels.
成都有很多新的百万富翁,有亚洲最大的建筑,还有豪华的新酒店。
2
(2) vt. 想要;倾慕;认为,想象;自以为是
搭配
fancy doing sth = feel like doing sth 想要做某事
fancy (that) ... 想象/认为……
fancy oneself as / to be ... 自认为是……
例句
She enjoyed herself very much and she fancied celebrating her next birthday with us in China. 她玩得很开心,想和我们一起在中国庆祝她的下一个生日。
She fancied (that) she heard a noise downstairs. 她觉得好像听到楼下有声音。
“Fancy yourself as an interviewer. Who would you like to interview most ” our English teacher asked.
“想象自己是一个采访者,你最想采访谁?”我们的英语老师问道。
(3) n. [U, C]想象(力),想象的事物;[sing.]爱好,想要
搭配
have a fancy for 爱好,喜好
take a fancy to ... 喜欢上……
catch/take sb’s fancy 吸引某人
例句
Was it only his fancy, or was there someone watching him
这只是他的幻想,还是真有人在监视他呢?
I have a fancy for fishing since childhood.
我从小就喜欢钓鱼。
I will be fine without TV because few shows take my fancy.
我不看电视也行,因为很少有节目能吸引我。
Homework
Polish your writing based on the teacher’s and classmates’ suggestions.