Unit4 Cultures and Traditions ReadingB （ppt课件）-2023新上外版（2020）《高中英语》必修第一册.pptx

1、Unit4 Reading BIn the USA,former students and teachers come back to the school to enjoy the old memories of their time there once a year.A special celebration is held to mark the occasion.Do you know what the event/tradition is called?Para 1Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Para 6Para 1Para 2 Para 3 Para

2、4 Para 5Para 6Para 1Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Para 6Para 2Which one is the structure of the text?1.What is homecoming?2.Whats the meaning of homecoming?Introduction(para.1)It refers to a tradition at many universities,colleges,and high schools in the United States.For current students,it means cel

3、ebrating the school.For former/previous students,it means going back to the campus,seeing old friends,and reminiscing about the school days.General statement(para.2)总述总述 What are the features of home-coming activities?How long last will it last?function：transitionThey center around homecoming and va

4、ry from school to school.About one week.Activities(para.36)ParadeSpirit WeekDanceElectionsSpiritSpirit WeekWeekTraditions：Purposes：Each day of the week is themed.Each day of the week has a theme.Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Its a time to show _school spiritSpirit Week(para.3)What themes are introduced i

5、n this paragraph?ElectionsElectionsTraditions：Purposes：The king and queen are the upper-level students while the court are first-year students.Its a time to show _school spiritBut are generally held like this：.Elections(para.4)Will the first-year students be selected as the homecoming king or queen?

6、What may help you become a member of the court?Get involved in school activities as much as possible.No，they wont be.ParadeParadeTraditions：Purposes：The whole town celebrates it with the schools marching band,sports team,and classic cars.Its a time for to .the whole townget together,socialize,cheer

7、on the football team and celebrate their town and schoolA home-coming parade(para.5)How would people feel?Excited，uplifted，cheerful.DanceDanceTraditions：Purposes：There is a DJ or a band,open to every student on Friday or Saturday night.Its a time for to .the entire schoolcome together and partyDance

8、(para.6)Is it a very formal affair?No，it isnt.It can be casual or semi-formal.Discussion Whats your favorite homecoming celebration?Why?ParadeSpirit WeekDanceElectionsCritical ThinkingCritical ThinkingTraditionsPurposesJugenfeier in Germanyto show respect and have a sense of dutyThe sacred thread ceremony in IndiaQuinceanera in Latin AmericaGet prepared for upcoming marriagesTo show respect for knowledge,parents and societyHomecoming in the USIts a time for toShow spiritGet togetherParty