Unit 2 Let’s celebrateStarting out & Understanding ideasppt课件--2022高中英语新外研版必修第二册.pptx

1、高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 2 Lets celebrate!单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-141高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 1 Food for thoughtUNIT 2 Lets celebrate!Starting out&Understanding ideasStarting outWatch the video(next page)and answer the questions.1What festivals are mentioned in the video?2Why do people celebrate these festivals?The festiv

2、als mentioned in the video are“hanami”，the Rose Festival，Mid-Autumn Day，the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival，and the New Year.Because people want to celebrate the changing seasons and express their appreciation of nature.视频资源视频资源视频脚本视频脚本 Seasonal Celebrations Throughout the year，people aro

3、und the world celebrate the changing seasons to express their appreciation of nature.As spring approaches，the whole of Japan turns a shade of pink.It is time for“hanami”，which in English means“flower viewing”.People picnic under the cherry trees and admire the blossoms for the few short days before

4、they fall to the ground.In Bulgaria，people welcome summer by celebrating the Rose Festival.Traditionally，the festival begins with rose picking.During the parade that follows，rose growers sing and dance to express their joy at the harvest.A“Rose Queen”is selected every year to represent the unique be

5、auty of these fragrant flowers.Mid-Autumn Day in China is also known as the Moon Festival.At that time of year，the moon is at its roundest and brightest，making it a symbol of unity in Chinese culture.Thats why people in China regard the day as an occasion for family reunions.They gather with their f

6、amilies and eat mooncakes while enjoying the sight of the full moon at night.Winter is just right for the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival.The worlds biggest winter festival of its kind，it presents various colourfully lit sculptures and buildings made from ice and snow.Each year up to 15 m

7、illion visitors come to join the“cool”celebrations in this magical world of ice.After Midwinter，the days start getting longer，and people celebrate the New Year.When the clocks in different countries reach midnight，the celebrations may vary，but they all mean one thinggood luck for the four seasons ah

8、ead.Read the festival descriptions and complete the sentences.is to celebrate the harvest.is to celebrate a season.is to honour an event.is to honour a person.ThanksgivingMay DayFreedom DayDragon Boat FestivalWork in groups.Talk about：other festivals of each type other reasons to celebrate a festiva

9、l Dragon Boat Festival celebrations take place in China on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.They are held in memory of Qu Yuan，a poet and statesman in Ancient China.It was the first traditional Chinese festival added to UNESCOs List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.Thanksgiving is celebrated ma

10、inly in North America，in October or November.Traditionally，it was a chance to give thanks for a good harvest.Now，it is also a time for families to get together for a big dinner.May Day is a festival to celebrate the start of summer，with celebrations held across Europe and in parts of North America.P

11、eople prepare decorations with flowers and dance around maypoles.Freedom Day is held every year on 27 April to celebrate South Africas first fully-participated elections in 1994，in which everyone was allowed to vote regardless of skin colour.It celebrates the end of racial inequality in the country.

12、Other festivals of each type include Pongal，Spring Festival，Independence Day and Valentines Day，etc.Other festivals of each type include Pongal，Spring Festival，Independence Day and Valentines Day，etc.Understanding ideasRead the introduction to Tolkien and answer the questions.J.R.R.Tolkien（1892-1973

13、）was an English writer，poet and university professor，best known as the author of some of the worlds most popular high-fantasy novels.With his limitless imagination，he created new worlds for his readers to explore.His novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings have been made into films.1Have you eve

14、r read any of Tolkiens books or seen any of the films based on them?What do you think of them?2 What else do you know about Tolkien?Find out more about him and share your research with the class.Yes，I have.They are fantastic and full of imagination.Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings is strongly influenc

15、ed by his personal World War experience in 1916，which had an impact on the novelsRead the passage and find out what Letters from Father Christmas is about and why Tolkien wrote these letters.THE REAL FATHER CHRISTMAS Many people still remember the magic of Father Christmas from when they werechildre

16、n.As parents，they try to keep that magic alive for their children for as long as they can.That is why Letters from Father Christmas could be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas as a special time of year.The man who wrote these letters is one of the most famous names in English literature

17、J.R.R.Tolkien，author of The Lord of the Rings.The letters were Tolkiens way of keeping Father Christmas alive for his four children，over a period of more than twenty years.Every Christmas，an envelope with a North Pole stamp arrived.It was addressed to Tolkiens children.Who could it be from?The child

18、ren must have been very excited as they opened it.Inside，they would find a handwritten letter from Father Christmas.The letters were also beautifully illustratedeach must have taken its true author，Tolkien，a long time to complete.The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmass life and ad

19、ventures at the North Pole.A regular character in the letters was Polar Bear，who once climbed the North Pole（an actual pole in this case）and fell through the roof of Father Christmass house.In another letter，Father Christmas complained about how he could not stop his helpers playing games with the t

20、oys instead of wrapping them up.Interestingly，the letters did not contain the usual warnings to children that they might not receive their presents if they were not good.The letters did，however，change as Tolkiens children got older：.but if you find that not many of the things you asked for have come

21、，and not perhaps quite as many as sometimes，remember that this Christmas all over the world there are a terrible number of poor and starving people.Letters from Father Christmas tells us that as well as enjoying the adventures of Father Christmas，Polar Bear and other characters at the North Pole，we

22、can all share the true spirit of giving at Christmas time.By expressing love for his children in such a special way，Tolkien may indeed have been the real Father Christmas.参考答案参考答案Letters from Father Christmas is a collection of Tolkiens letters to his four children at Christmas.The letters told wond

23、erful stories about Father Christmass life and adventures at the North Pole.Tolkien wrote these letters because he wanted to keep Father Christmas alive for his four children.Choose the sentence that best explains the title of the passage.1The real Father Christmas was actually Tolkien himself.2Tolk

24、ien is the real Father Christmas，because he wrote letters using the name“Father Christmas”.3 Tolkiens love and care for his children made him very like Father Christmas.Complete the notes with expressions from the passage.Title of the book：1_ _ Author：2 _ Background information：Every Christmas，Tolki

25、ens children would get an envelope with 3 .Inside it，they would find 4 .Of course，the letters were written by Tolkien.Contents of the letters：They tell wonderful stories about 5 .In one letter，Polar Bear 6 and 7 of Father Christmass house.In another letter，Father Christmas complained about 8 with th

26、e toys.Letters from Father ChristmasJ.R.R.Tolkien a North Pole stamp a handwritten letter from FatherFather Christmass life and adventures at the North Pole the North Polehow he could not stop his helpers playing games fell through the roofThink&Share 1 Would you like to read the book Letters from F

27、ather Christmas?Give your reasons.2What is the most special gift you have received from your family?3Why is it special to you?高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 2 Lets celebrate!单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1416高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 1 Food for thought课文思维导图梳理与提示高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 2 Lets celebrate!单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1417高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 1

28、 Food for thought 阅读理解阅读理解（根据课文内容选择正确答案）1.Letters from Father Christmas is designed for those _.A.who think little of ChristmasB.who like to warn children to behave themselvesC.who regard Christmas as a special time of yearD.who complain about not having as many things as expected2.Why did the child

29、ren think the letters were from Father Christmas?A.They were beautifully illustrated.B.They were with North Pole stamps.C.They changed as the children got older.D.They told wonderful adventures of Father Christmas.课文预习自测高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 2 Lets celebrate!单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1418高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 1 Food f

30、or thought3.What was the regular character in the letters?A.Polar Bear.B.Father Christmass helpers.C.Tolkien.D.Tolkiens children.4.Which of the following best explains the title of the passage?A.The real Father Christmas was actually Tolkien himself.B.Tolkien wrote the letters as wonderfully as Fath

31、er Christmas.C.Tolkiens love and care for his children made him very like Father Christmas.D.Tolkien was the real Father Christmas，because he wrote letters using the name“Father Christmas”.高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 2 Lets celebrate!单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1419高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 1 Food for thought 语法填空语法填空（根据课文内容和语法规则

32、完成短文）Many people try to keep the magic of Father Christmas alive for their children for as long as they can.That is 1 Letters from Father Christmas could be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas 2 a special time of year.The man who wrote these letters is one of the most famous 3_(name)in E

33、nglish literatureJ.R.R.Tolkien.The letters were Tolkiens way of 4 _（keep）Father Christmas alive for his four children.Every Christmas，an envelope with a North Pole stamp arrived.It 5 （address）to Tolkiens children.Inside，they would find a 6 （handwrite）letter from Father Christmas.The letters were als

34、o 7 _（beautiful）illustratedeach must have taken its true author a long time 8_（complete）.The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmass life and adventures.Interestingly，they did not contain the usual warnings to children 9 they might not receive their presents if they were not good.By 1

35、0 （express）love for his children in such a special way，Tolkien may indeed have been the real Father Christmas.why asnameskeepingwas addressedhandwrittenbeautifullyto completethatexpressingLanguage points高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 2 Lets celebrate!单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1421高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 1 Food for thought核心词汇 教材

36、原句p.13 is to honour an event.是为了纪念一个事件。1 honour v.&n.（1）v.向表示敬意；尊重搭配：搭配：be/feel honoured to do sth.做某事感到荣幸I was honoured to have been mentioned in his speech.他在讲话中提到了我，我很荣幸。（2）n.荣幸，光荣；尊敬，敬重；荣誉，名誉 in honour of=in ones honour 为向表示敬意；为纪念 搭配搭配 have the honour of doing sth.有幸做某事 Its an honour to do sth.很

37、荣幸做某事。A special dinner was held in her honour.为欢迎她而举办了一次特别晚宴。May I have the honour of the next dance?能赏光和我跳下一曲舞吗？It was a great honour to be invited here today.今天承蒙邀请到此，深感荣幸。题组练领悟方法高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 2 Lets celebrate!单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1422高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 1 Food for thought单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）词汇复现I feel gre

38、atly （honour）to be invited to the wedding ceremony.=is a great honour for me to be invited to the wedding ceremony.（2）I do think it is a great honour （take）part in the activity.（3）We are here today （honour）the people who gave their lives to our country.完成句子完成句子（4）该体育馆以俱乐部的第一任主席命名以示纪念。The stadium was

39、 named the clubs first chairman.honoured Itto taketo honourin honour of高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 2 Lets celebrate!单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1423高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 1 Food for thought教材原句p.13 Dragon Boat Festival celebrations take place in China on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month.中国端午节的庆祝活动在农历五月初五举行。2 take place 发生，进行

40、（不用于被动语态）The story takes place in the early 1800s in China.这个故事发生在 19 世纪初的中国。Talks between the two sides are still taking place.双方的会谈仍在进行。【词语辨析词语辨析】take place，happen，occur 与 break out take place 尤指根据安排或计划发生。happen/occur 尤指偶然发生，occur 较正式。break out 指战争、火灾等突然发生、爆发。【误区警示误区警示】以上表示“发生”的动词（词组），均为不及物动词（词组），

41、不能用于被动语态。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】take the place of=take ones place 代替in place of=in ones place 代替in place 在正确位置；准备就绪out of place 不在适当的位置；不适当高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 2 Lets celebrate!单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1424高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 1 Food for thought完成句子完成句子（1）Major changes are （发生）in society.（2）He was unable to come to the ceremony

42、，but he sent his son to accept the award _（代替他）.（3）She couldnt attend the meeting so her assistant （代替她）.（4）Does everyone know what to do if a fire （发生）?单句语法填空单句语法填空（5）Great changes （take）place in our hometown so far this year.（6）The crash （occur）when the crew shut down the wrong engine.taking place

43、 in his place took her place breaks out have taken occurred高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 2 Lets celebrate!单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1425高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 1 Food for thought教材原句p.13 They are held in memory of Qu Yuan，a poet and statesman in Ancient China.举办庆典活动是为了纪念中国古代诗人和政治家屈原。3 in memory of 为了纪念 She set up an education f

44、und in memory of her mother.她为了纪念她母亲而设立了一个教育基金。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】（1）have a good/bad memory（for sth.）（对某事）记忆力好/差from memory 凭记忆in/within ones memory 在某人的记忆中（2）“in+n.+of”型短语：in honour of 为向表示敬意 in celebration of 为庆祝 in praise of 赞美，歌颂 in search of 寻找in charge of 负责，掌管 in support of 支持in favour of 支持，赞同 in pos

45、session of 拥有in need of 需要 in place of 代替高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 2 Lets celebrate!单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1426高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 1 Food for thought完成句子完成句子（1）The library was built （为了纪念）the scientist who had made significant contributions to society.（2）There are special lessons and other events at the school this w

46、eek （为向表示敬意）their special guest.（3）Most of us were （赞同）the suggestion that we go out for a picnic.（4）Many Chinese universities provide scholarships for students （需要）financial aid.（5）If you compare our life to a pie，what would you put in if you were _（主管）making the pie?in memory ofin honour of in fav

47、our ofin need ofin charge of高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 2 Lets celebrate!单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1427高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 1 Food for thought教材原句p.13 Freedom Day is held every year on 27 April to celebrate South Africas first fully-participated elections in 1994.自由日在每年4 月27 日举行，庆祝南非1994 年第一次全面参加选举 4 freedom n.自由，自由权利We do

48、 not have the freedom to do just what we like.我们不可以随心所欲。freedom of movement 行动自由 freedom of speech/expression 言论自由 freedom from fear/pain/hunger 免于恐惧/痛苦/饥饿 高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 2 Lets celebrate!单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1428高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 1 Food for thought单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）Tracksuits are designed to give you （fr

49、ee）of movement.（2）We have the freedom （travel）nearly anywhere in the world.（3）The wheelchair gives him the freedom （go）out on his own.（4）They are not campaigning for freedom hunger or poverty.freedomto travelto gofrom高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 2 Lets celebrate!单击此处编辑母版标题样式2022-8-1429高中英语 必修第二册 UNIT 1 Food for

50、thought教材原句p.13 Freedom Day is held every year on 27 April to celebrate South Africas first fully-participated elections in 1994.自由日在每年4 月27 日举行，庆祝南非1994 年第一次全面参加选举 5 participate v.参加，参与搭配：搭配：participate in=take part in 参加，参与She didnt participate in the discussion.她没有参与讨论。Over half the population of