1、The article might be aboutWhy Do We Celebrate Why Do We Celebrate Festivals?Festivals?PredictionWhy do we celebrate festivals?reason peopleactivitiesTipsIt is often the first sentence,but sometimes it is found elsewhere in the paragraph.Identify the main idea of a paragraph.Festivals are celebrated
2、all around the world and 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.Customs play a significant role in festivals,but sometimes they can change over time.Festivals are becoming
3、 more and more commercial,with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations.Festivals are an important part of society.a wide range ofreligionsgratitudefiguresWhen and why do we celebrate it?After all the crops have been gathered in.To show that they are grateful for the years supply of food.Cust
4、oms plays a significant role in festivals,but sometimes they can change over time.festivalsIn the pastnowadaysSpringfestivalHalloweenlighting firecrackers religious originsmany big cities have _ this custom in order to avoid air pollutionan exciting festival for_given up childrenmore commercial fest
5、ivalstake advantage of festivals.attitudesmuch easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved onesgood for the economy and public happinessFestivals should not be commercialized.A.Casual B.Positive C.Critical D.NeutralDebateWhat do you think of the commercialization of festivals?I choo
6、se to support this idea.Because it provides a good chance for the businesses to promote their products.Although the public spend more money on gifts,the relationship between family members is strengthened by giving gifts.I think giving gifts can convey your love to your families and strengthen your
7、relationship between family members.Whats more,giving gifts can show you put emphasis on the sense of ceremony.The spirit of festivals is sharing joy,gratitude,love or peace.It should not be measured by money or gifts.Why are festivals important?_and _life,and forget about work for a while_peoples w
8、ishes,beliefs,faiths and attitudes towards life_where we came from,who we are,and what to appreciateTip Writing skill:We can use parallelism to emphasize the importanceReflectRelax enjoy Understand WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?Para1.Common spirit of festivalsIntroduction Para2.Harvest festivalPara3
9、.Customs changePara4.Festivals change:Commercialization Para5.Importance of festivalBodyConclusionAgriculture periodModern periodInternet age WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?Todays festivals have a wide _ of _,including the seasons of the year,famous _,important events and religions.The _ festival is
10、one of the most popular festivals and is celebrated in even every _.Customs play a _ role in festivals,but they can change over time.For example,some Chinese cities no longer allow _ during the Spring Festival,as they can increase air _.These days,festivals are becoming more _,with people spending m
11、ore money on _.Festivals _ peoples wishes,beliefs,faiths and attitudes _ life.They are _to spend time with family and to _ and enjoy life.rangeoriginsfiguresharvestculturesignificantfirecrackerspollutioncommercialgiftsreflecttowardsoccasionsrelax Summary discussingFestivals and celebrationsImagine t
12、hat your class are going to set and celebrate a new festival together.Discuss with your classmates:what should the new festival include?WhyWhenHowWhat I think that the new festival should be _.On this day,_ are(not)allowed.People will _.The festival will be celebrated on _ and people will celebrate
13、it by _.I think this is the best idea because _.Peace Day:no fighting or conflicts are allowed.Happiness Day:only things that will make others happy are allowed.Friendship Day:no arguments or fights are allowed.Nature Day:no pollution or destruction of nature is allowedWish you happy every day!Wish you happy every day!
