高中英語必修三 (學(xué)案)Unit 1 FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS-Reading and Thinking

1、Unit 1 Festivals and celebrationsReading and Thinking【學(xué)習(xí)目標(biāo)】1.閱讀以“我們?yōu)楹螒c祝節(jié)日”為主題的論說文，梳理論說文的語篇結(jié)構(gòu)和文本邏輯，了解節(jié)日風(fēng)俗發(fā)展與變遷，感悟節(jié)日的內(nèi)涵與意義；2.能夠結(jié)合文本特點(diǎn)快速而準(zhǔn)確地找到主題句；3.能夠歸納和積累用于表達(dá)情緒的相關(guān)詞匯；4.了解不同國家、不同民族的節(jié)日文化，梳理、分析和提煉節(jié)日的精神內(nèi)涵，理解世界各國人民共同的情感和精神追求?！緦W(xué)習(xí)重點(diǎn)】1.結(jié)合文本特點(diǎn)快速而準(zhǔn)確地找到主題句；2.正確理解和掌握閱讀文本中的新詞匯；3.了解不同國家、不同民族的節(jié)日文化，梳理、分析和提煉節(jié)日的精神內(nèi)涵，理解

2、世界各國人民共同的情感和精神追求?！緦W(xué)習(xí)難點(diǎn)】1.梳理論說文的語篇結(jié)構(gòu)和文本邏輯，了解節(jié)日風(fēng)俗發(fā)展與變遷，感悟節(jié)日的內(nèi)涵與意義；2.引導(dǎo)學(xué)生了解不同國家、不同民族的節(jié)日文化，分析和提煉節(jié)日的精神內(nèi)涵，理解世界各國人民共同的情感和精神追求?！緦W(xué)習(xí)過程】一、課前預(yù)習(xí)1.詞匯積累（核心單詞+重點(diǎn)短語）A）核心單詞1. range n. _2. joy n._3. origin n. _4. harvest n. _5. figure n. _6. agriculture n._7. crop n./v. _8. gather v. _9. grateful adj. _10. feature n./

3、v. _11. decorate v. _12. church n. _13. significant n. _14. fate v. _15. typical adj. _16. commercial adj. _17. medium n. _18. reflect v. _19.belief n. _20.faith n. _21.occasion n._B）重點(diǎn)短語1. range fromto _2. a range of _3. the medium _4. have sth. in common _5. fade away _6. in spite of _7. no matter

4、 how _8. all around/over the world _9. take place _10.be grateful for_11. play a role in _12.get together_詞語釋義（首字母已給出）o_ the point from which sth. starts; the cause of sth.a_ the science or practice of farmingt_ having the usual qualities or features of a particular type of person, thing or groupc_

5、connected with the buying and selling of goods and servicesm_ in the middle between two sizes, amounts, lengths, temperatures, etc.b_ a strong feeling that sth./ sb. exists or is true; confidence that sth./ sb. is good or righto_ a particular time when sth. happens; or a special event, ceremony or c

6、elebrationg_ feeling or showing thanks because sb. has done sth. kind for you or has done as you askedd_ to make sth. look more attractive by putting things on its_ large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed課文理解1. Look at the picture and the title on Page 4 and predict what the tex

7、t is probably about?The text is probably about _.2. Choose the best answer according to the passage.（1）Which festival can be found in almost every culture?AThe festival about religions.BThe festival about famous figures.CThe festival about important events.DThe festival about the harvest season.（2）W

8、hich country celebrated the harvest festival during the springtime?AAncient Egypt.BAncient China.CAncient India.DAncient Japan.（3）Why is lighting firecrackers stopped in Chinese Spring Festival?ATo drive away the evil spirits.BTo stop air pollution from happening.CTo become an exciting festival for

9、children.DTo save money and spend more on gifts.（4）What will you find if you study festivals carefully?AFestivals are an important part of society.BFestivals are becoming more and more commercial.CCustoms play a significant role in festivals.DDifferent cultures have much in common.Language points1ra

10、nge n一系列；范圍；界限 vi包括；（在一定范圍內(nèi)）變化【例句】They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures and important events. HYPERLINK C:/Users/Administrator/AppData/Local/youdao/dict/Application/8.8.1.0/resultui/html/index.html l /javascript:; o 真人發(fā)音 節(jié)日的由來五花八門，比如時節(jié)、宗教、著名人物及

11、重大事件?！練w納拓展】a range of. 一系列的；各種各樣的Out of/beyond ones rangeout of/beyond the range of sb. 超過某人承受的范圍；某人能力達(dá)不到的within the range of 在的范圍之內(nèi)range fromto.range between.and. 處于某范圍內(nèi)；在到的范圍內(nèi)變化【小試牛刀】用適當(dāng)?shù)慕樵~填空/完成句子The supermarket keeps a wide range _ goods. Their prices range _ just only a few yuan to several hundr

12、ed yuan.Maybe the question is _ the range_ human understanding.或許這個問題超越了人類理解的范圍。But few see everything that is _ their vision.但很少有人能看清視力范圍內(nèi)的每一件東西。2figure n人物；數(shù)字；身材；畫像；人影 v認(rèn)為；認(rèn)定；估計(jì)；計(jì)算；理解【例句】They have figured in the cost of our food for the trip.他們已把我們旅游的食物費(fèi)用計(jì)算進(jìn)去了。【歸納拓展】figure sth. in將某事物包括在內(nèi)；計(jì)算在內(nèi)figu

13、re out 弄清楚；計(jì)算出【小試牛刀】寫出句中figure的詞性和含義She is dieting to keep her figure although she is slim. _Can you read this figure? Is it a three or an eight？ _He was one of the great figures of his age. _I cant figure out why she said so. _3gather vi聚集；集合 vt聚集；搜集；收割【例句】This important agricultural festival takes

14、 place after all the crops have been gathered in. HYPERLINK C:/Users/Administrator/AppData/Local/youdao/dict/Application/8.8.1.0/resultui/html/index.html l /javascript:; o 真人發(fā)音 這一重大的農(nóng)業(yè)節(jié)日在莊稼全部收割后來臨?！練w納拓展】gather together/up 聚集；收攏gather round/around 圍攏gather in 收割；收獲【小試牛刀】單句語法填空/完成句子All the children ga

15、thered _ the old man to listen to his stories.People are grateful because their food _(gather) for the winter and the agricultural work is over.The farmers are busy_ the crops in the field.農(nóng)民們在田野里正忙于收割莊稼。The people_, curious to know what was happening.人們聚集在一起，好奇地想知道發(fā)生了什么事兒。4grateful adj感激的；表示謝意的【例句】

16、People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the years supply of food.人們舉行慶?；顒?，對這一年收獲的食物表達(dá)感恩?！練w納拓展】be grateful to sb. for sth. 因某事而感激某人be grateful to do sth. 因做某事而感激I would be grateful if you could do. 如果你能，我將感激不盡【小試牛刀】完成句子I _ give me some advice.如果你能給我一些建議，我將不勝感激。I _ and determined to repay

17、him one day.我非常感激，決意改天一定要回報(bào)他。She would _ give her an early reply.如果你能早點(diǎn)給他答復(fù)，她將非常感激。5decorate vt裝飾；裝潢；授予勛章/獎?wù)隆纠洹縏oday, in some European countries, people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, and get together to celebrate over a meal.如今在一些歐洲國家，人們用鮮花和水果裝飾教堂和市政廳，聚在一起共享大餐?！練w納拓展】decor

18、ation n裝飾；裝潢；裝飾品decorate.with 以裝飾decorate sb. for 因?yàn)槎谀橙藙渍隆拘≡嚺５丁繂尉湔Z法填空The exhibition hall is decorated _ many paintings.The girl was decorated _ saving the child from drowning.6significant adj有重大意義的；顯著的；重要的【例句】Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time.風(fēng)俗在節(jié)

19、日中扮演重要角色，但有時也隨時間而變化。【歸納拓展】significance n 意義；意思；重要性；重要意義significantly adv. 重大地，明顯地，顯著地；意味深長地；含義深遠(yuǎn)地It is significant that.(significantly) 很重要be very significantbe of great significance 有重大意義be of little/no significance 不太重要/不重要【小試牛刀】單句語法填空/完成句子The most _ (significance) thing you should keep in mind is

20、 that most of the questions are easy if you make use of correct methods.His university was aware of the _ (significant) of his work.The proposals she put forward in this report _.她在這篇報(bào)告中提出的建議具有重大意義。It is significant that the children should not tell lies._, the children should not tell lies.孩子們不說謊很重

21、要。7typical adj典型的；有代表性的；平常的【例句】One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year.中國春節(jié)燃放鞭炮以驅(qū)鬼神、賀新年這一典型風(fēng)俗就是一個例子。【歸納拓展】typically adv. 典型地；有代表性地；一向；總是be typical of. 是特有的，是的特點(diǎn)It is typical of sb. to do sth. 某人一向；某人

22、有做某事的習(xí)慣【小試牛刀】單句語法填空It is typical of him _ (take) hard jobs.It _ (typical) takes a day or two，depending on size.She threw her hands into the air. “That is just typical _ you, isnt it?”8reflect vt顯示；反映；反射；映射；思考 vi思考【例句】They reflect peoples wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life.節(jié)日反映了人類的愿望

23、、信仰、信念以及對生活的態(tài)度?！練w納拓展】reflection n 反射；反照；反映；映像；沉思，深思reflect sb./sth. in sth. （指鏡子等）映出某人/物的影像reflect sth. from sth. 從某物（表面）反射（光、熱、聲等）reflect on sth. 思考某事【小試牛刀】單句語法填空/完成句子The reason why he is lost in _ (reflect) is that he is reflecting _ the problem，which _ (reflect) in the list.Im sitting in the warm

24、 night air with a cold drink in my hand and _ the daya day of pure magic!我坐在溫暖的夜空下，手里拿著一瓶冷飲，回憶著當(dāng)天的事情這是神奇的一天！The light _ the moon.光從月球反射出來。9faith n宗教信仰；信任；相信；信念【例句】They reflect peoples wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life.節(jié)日反映了人類的愿望、信仰、信念以及對生活的態(tài)度?！練w納拓展】faithful adj. 忠實(shí)的have faith in sb

25、./sth. 對某人/某事有信心lose faith in 不再信任；對失去信心【小試牛刀】單句語法填空/完成句子Have faith _ yourself，be _ (faith) to your work and _ (faith) live up to your promise and then you are sure to succeed.He told us _ ourselves.他讓我們不要對自己失去信心。He has blind _ what she says.他盲目信賴她所說的每一句話。10fade away 逐漸消失；（身體）變得虛弱【原句再現(xiàn)】With the deve

26、lopment of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established.隨著現(xiàn)代社會的發(fā)展和新思想的傳播，有些傳統(tǒng)會漸漸消失，而另一些傳統(tǒng)則得以建立?！練w納拓展】fade out （聲音、畫面）逐漸模糊；漸淡fade in （聲音、畫面）逐漸清晰；漸強(qiáng)【小試牛刀】單句語法填空/完成句子The closing music fades _ when the hero rides off into the sunset.He saw the m

27、onitor black out and then a few words faded _.The sound of the cheering _ .歡呼聲逐漸消失。11in spite of 不顧；不管；盡管【例句】Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.另一個例子是萬圣節(jié)，雖然起源于宗教，萬圣節(jié)漸漸成了孩子們縱情玩樂的一個節(jié)日?！練w納拓展】in spite of n. 盡管in spite of

28、 the fact that.although/though. 盡管【小試牛刀】完成句子/同義句轉(zhuǎn)換He has modern ideas _ his great age.盡管他年事已高，但思想觀念卻很入時。_ they are against it, we are going on doing it.不顧他們反對，我們繼續(xù)干下去。In spite of the fact that it is snowing, she is going out for a walk._ it is snowing, she is going out for a walk.12take advantage of

29、 利用；欺騙；占的便宜【例句】Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.節(jié)日變得越來越商業(yè)化，商家會利用這些慶?；顒樱ㄟM(jìn)行促銷）?！練w納拓展】make use of 利用；使用make good/full/little use of 好好/充分/不充分利用make the best of 充分利用make the most of 充分利用【小試牛刀】單句語法填空/完成句子He has made up his mind to make

30、good use_ every minute to study.Hes joining the club in order to take advantage_ the others.She really tries to _ herself by dressing well.她確實(shí)想通過穿著漂亮盡量發(fā)揮自己的優(yōu)勢。13have sth. in common （興趣、想法等方面）相同；有相同的特征；有共同點(diǎn)；共享【原句再現(xiàn)】And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.此外，如果你仔細(xì)研究各種節(jié)日，你會驚奇地發(fā)現(xiàn)不同的文化實(shí)際上有很多共同之處?！練w納拓展】have much/a lot/something/little/nothing in common (with.) （與）有許多/一些/很少/毫無共同之處in common with. 與一樣；和很像【小試牛刀】In pairs discuss what they _.兩人