Discuss these questions in groups and then fill in the table.
What festivals do you celebrate with your family each year?
Why do you think people celebrate different festivals?
| Names of the festivals | Reasons for celebrating the festivals |
2. Do you know where it usually happens?
3. What festival does this picture reflect?
3 . For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.
“It’s no secret that China has always been a source (来源) of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion (时尚) shows.
Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics (美学) on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.
“China is impossible to overlook,” says Hill. “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion — they are central to its movement.” Of course, not only are today’s top Western designers being influenced by China—some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galliano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs—and beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill.
For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers,” she says. “China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China—its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.”
What do the underlined words “taking on” in paragraph 4 mean?| A．learning from |
| B．looking down on |
| C．working with |
| D．competing against |
4 . For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.
“It’s no secret that China has always been a source (来源) of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion (时尚) shows.
Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics (美学) on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.
“China is impossible to overlook,” says Hill. “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion — they are central to its movement.” Of course, not only are today’s top Western designers being influenced by China — some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galliano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs — and beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill.
For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers,” she says. “China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China — its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.”
1. What can we learn about the exhibition in New York?| A．It promoted the sales of artworks. |
| B．It attracted a large number of visitors. |
| C．It showed ancient Chinese clothes. |
| D．It aimed to introduce Chinese models. |
| A．They are setting the fashion. |
| B．They start many fashion campaigns. |
| C．They admire super models. |
| D．They do business all over the world. |
| A．Students from different countries are working creatively to protect a temple in China. |
| B．Youths from seven countries are working together to protect cultural relics on Mount Tai. |
| C．Doing a project on cultural heritage protection in China is interesting and exciting. |
| A. Chou B. Dan C. Mo D. Sheng E. Jing |
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奢侈（Luxurious）月饼之我见
中秋节即将来临。作为中秋节的传统，月饼在这个时期很受欢迎，是这个节日的必需品。以前，人们经常自己做月饼，但是现在大部分的人到超市购买。随着时间的流逝，越来越多制作精美的月饼在超市出售。然而，月饼的价格也相应上涨。有的人甚至花好几百或上千元买一盒月饼。在我看来，这完全没有必要。吃月饼只是传统中秋佳节的一种美好含义。但是，越来越多的人把它当做是送人的礼物，有的人买月饼是为了显示其富裕或者是把它当做是社会地位的象征。这些就是月饼价格上涨的原因。我认为这并不是一种好现象，我们应该在这一美好的节日单纯地享受这一传统和美食。
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?
Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. 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.
Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime—the Egyptian harvest season. It featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. Today, in some European countries, people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit,and get together to celebrate over a meal. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shiningmoon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.
Customs play a significant role in festivals,but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas,some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.
Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.
Festivals are an important part of society. They reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.
1. Look at the following pictures and answer the questions.(1). What festivals do you celebrate with your family every year?
(2). Why do you think people celebrate different festivals?
2. Look at the picture and the title on Page 4 and predict what the text is probably about?
3. Match the main idea of each paragraph.
| A．Festivals are becoming more and more commercial. B．Festivals are an important part of society. C．Festivals have different origins but the spirit of sharing is common. D．Customs that play an important role in festivals are changing. E．Harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. |
4. According to the text, festivals around the world share the spirit of .
| A．joy, gratitude and religions |
| B．love, peace and figures |
| C．gratitude, peace and joy |
| D．gratitude, seasons and love |
| A．Every culture in the world has the harvest festival. |
| B．It falls after all the crops have been gathered in. |
| C．It is celebrated in all countries during the springtime. |
| D．People admire the shining moon on the festival. |
| A．the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness |
| B．more and more people spend more money on gifts for their loved ones |
| C．online shopping websites and social media apps have been used |
| D．businesses have taken advantage of the celebrations and festivals |
| A．different cultures actually have a lot in common |
| B．festivals play an important role in society |
| C．festivals allow us to relax and enjoy life |
| D．festivals reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths |
(1)．Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.
[分析] Online shopping websites and social media apps是本句的
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(2)．And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.
[分析] if you study festivals carefully是
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9. 教材对接高考：续写微技能——节日气氛描写
A. 写出句中含有节日气氛描写的词汇。
(1)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.
(2)People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food.
(3)They reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life.
B. 在课文中找出表示情绪变化的句子。
(1)
(2)
MY AMAZING NAADAM EXPERIENCE
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 sixth 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!
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.
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 wrestler 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.
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 horsed 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!
1. What does Naadam mean?2. In the passage, the author describes what he sees and hears while attending
3. (1)．The Naadam Festival usually lasts for a week.
(2)．The Naadam Festival has a history of several hundred years.
(3)．Mongolian wrestling is the same as the wrestling in the Olympic Games.
(4)．At the Naadam Festival, of the three events, the author likes wrestling best.
4. How long does the Naadam Festival last?
| A．2 days. | B．3 days. | C．4 days. | D．5 days. |
| A．has a long history |
| B．only allows men to take part in |
| C．has only three events |
| D．falls on the fifth day of the sixth month |
| A．Mongolian wrestling is the same as the wrestling in the Olympic Games. |
| B．The archery was my favorite part of the three sports events. |
| C．The riders were boys and girls because they are lighter. |
| D．I was not worried about the children’s safety at all. |
