Unit 3 CELEBRATIONS
LESSON 3 MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS
一、英译汉（教材配套完整词汇表）。
1. memory / mem ri/ n.________________
2. stocking / st k / n.________________
3. move in /mu:v n/ ________________
4. somehow / s mha / adv.________________
5. slightly / sla tli/ adv.________________
6. pole /p l/ n.________________
7. envelope / env l p/ n.________________
8. stuff /st f/ vt.________________
9. lap /l p/ n.________________
10. frosty / fr sti/ adj.________________
11. patience / pe ns/ n.________________
12. over and over / v (r) nd v (r)/ ________________
13. eve /i:v/ n.________________
14. branch /brɑ:nt / n.________________
15. plate /ple t/ n.________________
16. behaviour /b he vj (r)/ n.________________
17. whisper / w sp (r)/ vi.________________
18. merry / meri/ adj.________________
19. ballet / b le / n.________________
20. roll /r l/ vt.________________
21. catch sb.'s eye /k t s mb di z a / ________________
22. wave /we v/ vi.________________
23. affair / fe (r)/ n.________________
24. swallow / sw l / vi.________________
25. pass away /pɑ:s we / ________________
26. no longer /n l g (r)/ ________________
二、用荧光笔在文中标出本单元单词，在语篇中熟记词汇。
A Cherished Christmas Memory
My most precious Christmas memory began when Granny moved in during windy November. Somehow, I didn't realize she was ill. Her slightly shaky hands helped me address an envelope to "Father Christmas, the North Pole."
On Christmas Eve, we stuffed the turkey and decorated the tree. I hung ornaments on each branch while Granny sang Frosty the Snowman over and over with endless patience. Before bed, we left sugar biscuits on a plate and hung my stocking. Granny sang softly until I fell asleep.
Christmas morning brought gifts! With perfect behaviour, I opened presents. Granny whispered, "Merry Christmas," gifting a ballet dancer music box. Later, cousin David swallowed too much pudding at our lively affair. When I caught Granny's eye through the window, she waved but stayed indoors by the fire.
Weeks later, Granny passed away. I keep her paper hat in the music box and no longer believe in Santa, but her love remains. Every year, I roll dough into G-shaped biscuits - G for Granny. That frosty winter lives in my heart forever.
短文填词：根据中文翻译拼写词汇。
A Cherished Christmas ________________
My most precious Christmas ________________ began when Granny ________________ ________________ during windy November. ________________, I didn't realize she was ill. Her ________________ shaky hands helped me address an ________________ to "Father Christmas, the North ________________."
On Christmas ________________, we ________________ the turkey and decorated the tree. I hung ornaments on each ________________ while Granny sang Frosty the Snowman ________________ ________________ ________________ with endless ________________. Before bed, we left sugar biscuits on a ________________ and hung my ________________. Granny sang softly until I fell asleep.
Christmas morning brought gifts! With perfect ________________, I opened presents. Granny ________________, "________________ Christmas," gifting a ________________ dancer music box. Later, cousin David ________________ too much pudding at our lively ________________. When I ________________ ________________ ________________ through the window, she ________________ but stayed indoors by the fire.
Weeks later, Granny ________________ ________________. I keep her paper hat in the music box and ________________ ________________ believe in Santa, but her love remains. Every year, I ________________ dough into G-shaped biscuits - G for Granny. That ________________ winter lives in my heart forever.
短文翻译。
一段珍藏的圣诞回忆
我最珍贵的圣诞记忆，始于那个多风的十一月 —— 奶奶搬来和我们同住。那时我竟没察觉她病了。她微微颤抖的手，帮我在信封上写下 “北极，圣诞老人收”。
平安夜，我们一起填火鸡馅料、装饰圣诞树。我往每个树枝上挂饰品，奶奶则一遍遍地唱着《雪人弗罗斯特》，耐心得没有尽头。睡前，我们在盘子里放上糖饼干，还挂好了我的长袜。奶奶轻声哼唱着，直到我沉沉睡去。
圣诞清晨，礼物如约而至！我乖乖地拆开礼盒，奶奶轻声说 “圣诞快乐”，递给我一个芭蕾舞女音乐盒。后来的家庭聚会上，表弟戴维吃布丁吃得太多，闹了不少笑话。我透过窗户瞥见奶奶，她朝我挥挥手，却一直待在屋里的炉火旁。
几周后，奶奶走了。我把她的纸帽放进音乐盒里，也不再相信圣诞老人，但她的爱从未离开。每年，我都会把面团揉成 “G” 形饼干 ——G 是 “奶奶（Granny）” 的首字母。那个寒冷的冬天，永远活在我心里。
五、答案。
memory 2. moved in 3. Somehow 4. slightly 5. envelope 6. Pole 7. Eve 8. stuffed 9. branch 10. over and over 11. patience 12. plate 13. stocking 14. behaviour
whispered 16. Merry 17. ballet 18. swallowed 19. affair 20. caught 21. eye
22. waved 23. passed away 24. no longer 25. roll 26. frosty
六、汉译英（教材配套完整词汇表）。
1. ________________ / mem ri/ n.记忆,回忆
2. ________________ / st k / n.长筒袜
3. ________________ /mu:v n/ 搬来(和某人)一起居住
4. ________________ / s mha / adv.不知怎的;不知为什么
5. ________________ / sla tli/ adv.略微,稍微
6. ________________ /p l/ n.地极,北/南极
7. ________________ / env l p/ n.信封
8. ________________ /st f/ vt.给……填馅;填,塞
9. ________________ /l p/ n.大腿部
10. ________________ / fr sti/ adj.严寒的
11. ________________ / pe ns/ n.耐心;耐力
12. ________________ / v (r) nd v (r)/ 再三地,重复地
13. ________________ /i:v/ n.前夕;前一天
14. ________________ /brɑ:nt / n.树枝
15. ________________ /ple t/ n.盘;碟
16. ________________ /b he vj (r)/ n.行为,举止
17. ________________ / w sp (r)/ vi.&vt.低声说,低语
18. ________________ / meri/ adj.快乐的
19. ________________ / b le / n.芭蕾舞剧,芭蕾舞表演
20. ________________ /r l/ vt.使成筒形(球形) n.一卷
21. ________________ /k t s mb di z a / 遇到某人目光;吸引某人注意
22. ________________ /we v/ vi.&vt.挥手;招手
23. ________________ / fe (r)/ n.事件
24. ________________ / sw l / vi.&vt.吞下,咽下
25. ________________ /pɑ:s we / 去世
26. ________________ /n l g (r)/ 不再Unit 3 CELEBRATIONS
LESSON 2 SPECIAL OCCASIOS
一、英译汉（教材配套完整词汇表）。
1. wedding / wed / n.________________
2. greet /gri:t/ vt.________________
3. beer /b (r)/ n.________________
4. teenager / ti:ne d (r)/ n.________________
5. studio / stju:di / n.________________
6. as far as / z fɑ:(r) z/ ________________
7. appropriately / 'pr pr tl / adv.________________
8. specific /sp s f k/ adj.________________
9. neat /ni:t/ adj.________________
10. suit /su:t/ n.________________
11. jeans /d i:nz/ n.________________
12. in general / n d enr l/ ________________
13. effort / ef t/ n.________________
14. make an effort /me k n ef t/ ________________
15. represent / repr zent/ vt.________________
16. extend / k stend/ vt.________________
17. fortunate / f :t n t/ adj.________________
二、用荧光笔在文中标出本单元单词，在语篇中熟记词汇。
Navigating Special Occasions with Grace
Attending a formal wedding requires dressing appropriately – men wear a neat suit, while women choose elegant dresses. In general, guests make an effort to bring gifts like beer or wine. Upon arrival, greet the hosts warmly; when leaving, extend thanks for their hospitality.
For teenagers' birthday parties in a studio or backyard, jeans and casual wear are acceptable. As far as gifts go, creative presents represent personal thought. At such events, specific rules relax, but basic manners remain: congratulate the celebrant and express feeling fortunate to share their joy.
In general, whether formal or casual, the core principle is respect. Make an effort to engage positively – it transforms any gathering into a meaningful connection.
短文填词：根据中文翻译拼写词汇。
Navigating Special Occasions with Grace
Attending a formal ________________ requires dressing ________________ – men wear a ________________ ________________, while women choose elegant dresses. ________________ ________________, guests ________________ ________________ ________________ to bring gifts like ________________ or wine. Upon arrival, ________________ the hosts warmly; when leaving, ________________ thanks for their hospitality.
For ________________s' birthday parties in a ________________ or backyard, ________________ and casual wear are acceptable. ________________ ________________ ________________ gifts go, creative presents ________________ personal thought. At such events, ________________ rules relax, but basic manners remain: congratulate the celebrant and express feeling ________________ to share their joy.
________________ ________________, whether formal or casual, the core principle is respect. ________________ ________________ ________________ to engage positively – it transforms any gathering into a meaningful connection.
短文翻译。
从容应对特殊场合
参加正式婚礼需着装得体 —— 男士要穿整洁的西装，女士则选择优雅的礼服。通常情况下，宾客会特意带上啤酒、葡萄酒等礼物。抵达时，要热情问候主人；离开时，需感谢他们的盛情款待。
在工作室或后院举办的青少年生日派对上，穿牛仔裤等休闲服饰是合适的。至于礼物，有创意的礼品更能体现心意。这类场合的特定规则会宽松些，但基本礼仪仍需遵守：要向寿星道贺，并表达能分享这份喜悦的荣幸。
总的来说，无论场合正式与否，核心原则都是尊重。用心积极参与，任何聚会都能变成一段有意义的交流。
五、答案。
wedding 2. appropriately 3. neat suit 4. In general 5. make an effort 6. beer 7. greet 8. extend 9. teenagers 10. studio 11. jeans 12. As far as 13. represent 14. specific
fortunate 16. In general 17. Make an effort
六、汉译英（教材配套完整词汇表）。
1. ________________ / wed / n.婚礼
2. ________________ /gri:t/ vt.问候,欢迎;打招呼
3. ________________ /b (r)/ n.啤酒
4. ________________ / ti:ne d (r)/ n.青少年,十几岁的孩子
5. ________________ / stju:di / n.录音室
6. ________________ / z fɑ:(r) z/ 就……而言
7. ________________ / 'pr pr tl / adv.合适地,适当地
8. ________________ /sp s f k/ adj.具体的,特定的
9. ________________ /ni:t/ adj.整洁的
10. ________________ /su:t/ n.套装
11. ________________ /d i:nz/ n.牛仔裤
12. ________________ / n d enr l/ 普遍地
13. ________________ / ef t/ n.努力;力气
14. ________________ /me k n ef t/ 尽力
15. ________________ / repr zent/ vt.代表
16. ________________ / k stend/ vt.提供,给予,表示
17. ________________ / f :t n t/ adj.幸运的Unit 3 CELEBRATIONS
Topic Talk
一、英译汉（教材配套完整词汇表）。
1. occasion / ke n/ n.________________
2. dragon / dr g n/ n.________________
3. Dragon-Boat Festival / dr g n b t fest vl/ ________________
4. graduation / gr d u e n/ n.________________
5. lunar / lu:n (r)/ adj.________________
6. lunar month / lu:n (r) m nθ/ ________________
7. barbecue / bɑ:b kju:/ n.________________
8. sticky / st ki/ adj.________________
9. adult / d lt/ n.________________
10. lantern / l nt n/ n.________________
11. pudding / p d / n.________________
12. turkey / t :ki/ n.________________
13. congratulation /k n gr t u le n/ n.________________
14. decorate / dek re t/ vi.________________
15. tradition /tr d n/ n.________________
16. monster / m nst (r)/ n.________________
二、用荧光笔在文中标出本单元单词，在语篇中熟记词汇。
Traditional Chinese Celebrations
The Spring Festival, celebrated at the start of a lunar year, is China's most cherished tradition. Families decorate homes with red lanterns and eat sticky rice balls. Adults exchange gifts while children carry lanterns, symbolizing hope.
The Dragon-Boat Festival on the fifth lunar month honors poet Qu Yuan. People race dragon boats and eat zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), originally thrown to ward off river monsters. This lively occasion blends sport and legend.
Mid-Autumn Festival, on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, features moon cakes and family reunions. Children parade with lanterns under the full moon—a sweet tradition dating back centuries.
Beyond festivals, graduation is a modern milestone. Students receive congratulations and often celebrate with a barbecue or special meal. Some enjoy Western desserts like Christmas pudding or Thanksgiving turkey, showing cultural fusion.
短文填词：根据中文翻译拼写词汇。
Traditional Chinese Celebrations
The Spring Festival, celebrated at the start of a ________________ year, is China's most cherished ________________. Families ________________ homes with red lanterns and eat ________________ rice balls. ________________ exchange gifts while children carry ________________, symbolizing hope.
The ________________ ________________ on the fifth ________________ ________________ honors poet Qu Yuan. People race ________________ boats and eat zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), originally thrown to ward off river ________________s. This lively ________________ blends sport and legend.
Mid-Autumn Festival, on the 15th day of the eighth ________________ ________________, features moon cakes and family reunions. Children parade with ________________ under the full moon—a sweet ________________ dating back centuries.
Beyond festivals, ________________ is a modern milestone. Students receive ________________ and often celebrate with a ________________ or special meal. Some enjoy Western desserts like Christmas ________________ or Thanksgiving ________________, showing cultural fusion.
短文翻译。
中国传统节庆
春节在农历新年伊始庆祝，是中国人最珍视的传统节日。家家户户挂起红灯笼，吃上汤圆。大人们互赠礼物，孩子们提着灯笼玩耍，灯笼象征着希望。
农历五月初五的端午节是为了纪念诗人屈原。人们赛龙舟、吃粽子 —— 最初往江里投粽子是为了驱赶河怪。这个热闹的节日，融合了运动的活力与传说的韵味。
农历八月十五的中秋节，少不了月饼与家人团聚。孩子们在满月下提着灯笼巡游，这一温馨的传统已延续数百年。
除了传统节日，毕业是现代生活中的重要里程碑。学生们收到祝福，常常会以烧烤或特色聚餐的方式庆祝。有些人还会享用圣诞布丁、感恩节火鸡等西式甜点，展现出文化的融合。
五、答案。
1. lunar 2. tradition 3. decorate 4. sticky 5. Adults 6. lanterns 7. Dragon-Boat Festival 8. lunar month 9. dragon 10. monsters 11. occasion 12. lunar month 13. lanterns 14. tradition 15. graduation 16. congratulations 17. barbecue 18. pudding 19. turkey
六、汉译英（教材配套完整词汇表）。
1. ________________ / ke n/ n.重要社交活动;时刻,时候
2. ________________ / dr g n/ n.龙
3. ________________ / dr g n b t fest vl/ 端午节
4. ________________ / gr d u e n/ n.毕业
5. ________________ / lu:n (r)/ adj.阴历的;月球的
6. ________________ / lu:n (r) m nθ/ 阴历月,农历月
7. ________________ / bɑ:b kju:/ n.烧烤野餐
8. ________________ / st ki/ adj.黏性的,黏的
9. ________________ / d lt/ n.成人,成年人
10. ________________ / l nt n/ n.灯笼,提灯
11. ________________ / p d / n.布丁;甜食,甜点心
12. ________________ / t :ki/ n.火鸡
13. ________________ /k n gr t u le n/ n.恭喜,祝贺
14. ________________ / dek re t/ vi.&vt.装饰,布置,美化
15. ________________ /tr d n/ n.传统
16. ________________ / m nst (r)/ n.怪兽,怪物Unit 3 CELEBRATIONS
LESSON 1 SPRING FESTIVAL
一、英译汉（教材配套完整词汇表）。
1. immediately / mi:di tli/ adv.________________
2. gathering / g r / n.________________
3. snack /sn k/ n.________________
4. put up /p t p/ ________________
5. decoration / dek re n/ n.________________
6. let off /let f/ ________________
7. account / ka nt/ n.________________
8. summarise /'s m ra z/ vi.________________
9. host /h st/ n.________________
10. sweep /swi:p/ vt.________________
11. sweep away /swi:p we / ________________
12. character / k r kt (r)/ n.________________
13. attach / t t / vt.________________
14. upside down / psa d da n/ ________________
15. expectant / k spekt nt/ adj.________________
16. scare /ske (r)/ vt.________________
17. scare ... away /ske (r) we / ________________
18. flight /fla t/ n.________________
19. wine /wa n/ n.________________
20. surround /s ra nd/ vt.________________
21. accent / ksent/ n.________________
22. hotpot / h tp t/ n.________________
23. firecracker / fa kr k (r)/ n.________________
24. retired /r ta d/ adj.________________
25. buzz /b z/ vi.________________
26. joy /d / n.________________
27. throughout /θru: a t/ prep.________________
28. original / r d nl/ adj.________________
29. custom / k st m/ n.________________
二、用荧光笔在文中标出本单元单词，在语篇中熟记词汇。
The Spirit of Spring Festival Through Three Lenses
For exchange student Tom Jenkins, Spring Festival preparations began when his host family cleaned their home thoroughly to sweep away bad luck. They attached the Fu character upside down on the door - a custom believed to scare away the monster Nian. Tom watched children with expectant faces as fireworks let off lit the sky, a tradition dating back to original practices.
Xu Gang booked early flights to return to Shanxi. Upon arrival, he was surrounded by familiar accents. His gifts - wine for his father and warm clothes for his mother - preceded a family hotpot gathering. Though firecrackers thrilled him as a child, adult joy came from hearing family news over shared snacks.
Retired Li Yan's home buzzed with activity weeks before the festival. As her children returned, the family put up decorations while making jiaozi - symbols of wishes for health. This custom, preserved throughout generations, embodied her belief: "Family is the heart of Spring Festival."
In summary, though celebrations vary, the spirit of reunion remains unchanged.
短文填词：根据中文翻译拼写词汇。
The Spirit of Spring Festival Through Three Lenses
For exchange student Tom Jenkins, Spring Festival preparations began when his ________________ family cleaned their home thoroughly to ________________ ________________ bad luck. They ________________ the Fu ________________ ________________ ________________ on the door - a ________________ believed to ________________ ________________ the ________________ Nian. Tom watched children with ________________ faces as fireworks ________________ ________________ lit the sky, a tradition dating back to ________________ practices.
Xu Gang booked early ________________s to return to Shanxi. Upon arrival, he was ________________ by familiar ________________s. His gifts - ________________ for his father and warm clothes for his mother - preceded a family ________________ ________________. Though ________________s thrilled him as a child, adult ________________ came from hearing family news over shared ________________s.
________________ Li Yan's home ________________ed with activity weeks before the festival. As her children returned, the family ________________ ________________ ________________ while making jiaozi - symbols of wishes for health. This ________________, preserved ________________ generations, embodied her belief: "Family is the heart of Spring Festival."
In summary, though celebrations vary, the spirit of reunion remains unchanged.
短文翻译。
三重视角下的春节精神
对于交换生汤姆 詹金斯来说，春节的筹备始于寄宿家庭的大扫除 —— 他们要彻底清扫房屋，寓意扫去晦气。家人把 “福” 字倒贴在门上，按习俗说这样能吓跑年兽。汤姆看着孩子们满脸期待地望着天空中绽放的烟花，这一传统可追溯到古老的习俗源头。
徐刚早早订了机票回山西。一到家，熟悉的乡音便将他环绕。他带了礼物 —— 给父亲的酒，给母亲的保暖衣物 —— 随后一家人围坐吃起了火锅。小时候，鞭炮曾让他兴奋不已；如今成年，在分享零食时听着家人的近况，这份喜悦更显醇厚。
退休的李燕家，早在节前几周就热闹起来。孩子们回来后，一家人一边贴春联，一边包饺子 —— 饺子象征着对健康的祈愿。这一代代相传的习俗，印证了她的信念：“家是春节的核心。”
总而言之，尽管庆祝方式各异，但团圆的精神始终未变。
五、答案。
1. host 2. sweep away 3. attached 4. character 5. upside down 6. custom 7. scare away 8. monster 9. expectant 10. let off 11. original 12. flights 13. surrounded 14. accents
15. wine 16. hotpot gathering 17. firecrackers 18. joy 19. snacks 20. Retired 21. buzzed 22. put up decorations 23. custom 24. throughout
六、汉译英（教材配套完整词汇表）。
1. ________________ / mi:di tli/ adv.即刻,马上
2. ________________ / g r / n.聚会
3. ________________ /sn k/ n.(正餐以外的)小吃,点心
4. ________________ /p t p/ 张贴
5. ________________ / dek re n/ n.装饰物
6. ________________ /let f/ 使某物爆炸
7. ________________ / ka nt/ n.描述,报道
8. ________________ /'s m ra z/ vi.&vt.总结,概括
9. ________________ /h st/ n.主人;东道主;主持人
10. ________________ /swi:p/ vt.扫;打扫
11. ________________ /swi:p we / 扫除;清除
12. ________________ / k r kt (r)/ n.字,字体;人物,角色
13. ________________ / t t / vt.贴;固定;附上
14. ________________ / psa d da n/ 倒置地,颠倒地
15. ________________ / k spekt nt/ adj.期待的,期望的
16. ________________ /ske (r)/ vt.吓唬;使(某人)惊恐
17. ________________ /ske (r) we / 把……吓跑
18. ________________ /fla t/ n.航班
19. ________________ /wa n/ n.葡萄酒
20. ________________ /s ra nd/ vt.环绕,围绕
21. ________________ / ksent/ n.口音
22. ________________ / h tp t/ n.火锅
23. ________________ / fa kr k (r)/ n.鞭炮,爆竹
24. ________________ /r ta d/ adj.退休的
25. ________________ /b z/ vi.闹哄哄,喧闹
26. ________________ /d / n.欢欣,愉快,喜悦
27. ________________ /θru: a t/ prep.在整个期间,自始至终
28. ________________ / r d nl/ adj.原先的,最早的,最初的
29. ________________ / k st m/ n.风俗,习惯;传统Unit 3 CELEBRATIONS
THE REST
一、英译汉（教材配套完整词汇表）。
1. event / vent/ n.________________
2. description /d skr p n/ n.________________
3. awesome / :s m/ adj.________________
4. downstairs / da n ste z/ adv.________________
5. nowhere / n we (r)/ adv.________________
6. select /s lekt/ vt.________________
7. album / lb m/ n.________________
8. calm /kɑ:m/ vi.________________
9. calm down /kɑ:m da n/ ________________
10. uniform / ju:n f :m/ n.________________
11. tear /te (r)/ n.________________
12. cuisine /kw zi:n/ n.________________
13. thoroughly / θ r li/ adv.________________
14. humbly /'h mbl / adv.________________
二、用荧光笔在文中标出本单元单词，在语篇中熟记词汇。
Celebrating Life's Milestones
Grandpa's 70th birthday was an unforgettable event. My description begins early that awesome morning: I rushed downstairs to help, but Dad was nowhere to be seen. Mom prepared special birthday cuisine while I finalized Grandpa's gift – a video with photos selected from our family album.
When Dad arrived with Grandpa's old friends, the emotional reunion made everyone tear up. Seeing their young selves in school uniform photos, they needed minutes to calm down. Grandpa humbly thanked us, saying, "This joy is overwhelming."
Later, we explored cultural celebrations: Chinese cuisine symbolism from our textbook (fish for surplus, dumplings for wealth). We discussed Dickens' A Christmas Carol, where Scrooge transforms thoroughly – a lesson in generosity. Remember: Plan celebrations that honor both tradition and personal growth.
短文填词：根据中文翻译拼写词汇。
Celebrating Life's Milestones
Grandpa's 70th birthday was an unforgettable ________________. My ________________ begins early that ________________ morning: I rushed ________________ to help, but Dad was ________________ to be seen. Mom prepared special birthday ________________ while I finalized Grandpa's gift – a video with photos ________________ed from our family ________________.
When Dad arrived with Grandpa's old friends, the emotional reunion made everyone ________________ up. Seeing their young selves in school ________________ photos, they needed minutes to ________________ ________________. Grandpa ______________thanked us, saying, "This joy is overwhelming."
Later, we explored cultural celebrations: Chinese ________________ symbolism from our textbook (fish for surplus, dumplings for wealth). We discussed Dickens' A Christmas Carol, where Scrooge transforms _____________ – a lesson in generosity. Remember: Plan celebrations that honor both tradition and personal growth.
短文翻译。
庆祝生命中的重要里程碑
爷爷的七十大寿是一场难忘的盛会。要描述这一天，得从那个美好的清晨说起：我冲下楼想帮忙，却没见到爸爸的身影。妈妈在准备特别的寿宴，我则在完善给爷爷的礼物 —— 一段用家庭相册里的照片制作的视频。
爸爸带着爷爷的老朋友们到来时，这场充满温情的重逢让所有人热泪盈眶。看到照片里穿着校服的年轻自己，他们过了好一会儿才平复情绪。爷爷谦逊地向我们道谢，说：“这份喜悦太沉重了。”
后来，我们聊起了不同的庆祝文化：课本里提到的中餐寓意（鱼象征富余，饺子代表财富）。我们还讨论了狄更斯的《圣诞颂歌》，书中的斯克鲁奇彻底转变，这是一堂关于慷慨的课。请记住：策划庆祝活动时，既要尊重传统，也要彰显个人成长。
五、答案。
event 2. description 3. awesome 4. downstairs 5. nowhere 6. cuisine 7. selected
8. album 9. tear 10. uniform 11. calm down 12. humbly 13. cuisine 14. thoroughly
六、汉译英（教材配套完整词汇表）。
1. ________________ / vent/ n.事件;活动
2. ________________ /d skr p n/ n.描述,描写
3. ________________ / :s m/ adj.令人赞叹的;很好的
4. ________________ / da n ste z/ adv.往楼下,在楼下
5. ________________ / n we (r)/ adv.哪儿也见不到
6. ________________ /s lekt/ vt.挑选,选拔
7. ________________ / lb m/ n.簿,册
8. ________________ /kɑ:m/ vi.&vt.(使)平静,(使)镇定
9. ________________ /kɑ:m da n/ 冷静下来
10. ________________ / ju:n f :m/ n.制服
11. ________________ /te (r)/ n.眼泪,泪水
12. ________________ /kw zi:n/ n.烹饪
13. ________________ / θ r li/ adv.完全地
14. ________________ /'h mbl / adv.谦虚地
