Unit2Let’scelebrate!

Section I Starting out amp; Understanding ideas *

基礎(chǔ)訓(xùn)練

①單詞拼寫 根據(jù)首字母或漢語提示，用本部分所學(xué)單詞的正確形式填空。

1. Taking r exercise is the best way to improve your health.

2.During the Spring Festival， we can see many red d in every home.

3. Based on her wonderful performance， Zhu Ting was h as the most valuable player.

4.He bought a lot of food for the s people in this area.

5. The government has given a w that people are not allowed to let off fireworks during the festival.

6. The （不平等） between the rich and the poor is increasing in the city.

7. They gathered together and talked about music， painting and （文學(xué)）.

8. Many people often （抱怨） that they are too busy to find time for reading.

9. Some African people are still fighting for the （自由）and independence of their countries.

10. They predicted that the next year would be a good （收成）.

①選詞填空 用方框中所給短語的適當(dāng)形式填空。

regard asas long asregardless of address to wrap up

I can spend the weekend with you， it doesn't matter where I go.

2. These gifts for several days and are ready to be posted.

3.He does what he wants what others say.

4. Tu Youyou one of the most famous female scientists in the world.

5. Can you help me give him the letter which him？

課文語法填空

Many people still remember the magic of Father Christmas from when they were children. That is the reason _1_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_2_（be） one of the most famous names in English literature—J. R. R. Tolkien.

Every Christmas，_3_envelope with a North Pole stamp_4_（address） to Tolkien's children. Each letter took Tolkien a long time_5_（complete）.The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmas's life and adventures at the North Pole.The letters did， however， change as Tolkien's children got6_（old）. The book7（tell）us that as well as8_（enjoy） the adventures of Father Christmas，Polar Bear and other_9_（character） at the North Pole，we can all share the true spirit of giving at Christmas time. By expressing love for his children_10_such a special way， Tolkien may indeed have been the real Father Christmas.

1._ 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

能力提升

①閱讀理解

The Sister Rice Festival is held every year in Guizhou's Taijiang County from the Miao ethnic （民族的） group. It is an ancient tradition， which brings men and women together through food， gifts and music.

In the days before the festival， young women gather leaves and wild flowers， which they use to dye （染色） sticky rice with bright colors.This brightly colored rice，known as Sister Rice， gives the festival its name.During the festival， the young women dress in beautiful traditional clothes with large amounts of silver jewelry （首飾）.

The festival includes parades， horse races and musical performances. But the real focus is the interaction between the young women and men. In one traditional type of song， a man and a woman take turns to sing to each other， and the first one to make a mistake loses the game. The loser must give the winner a gift， but the winner is expected to give a gift in return， too. After meeting the men， the women send them home with a bamboo basket containing dyed rice and hidden objects with special meanings.For example， a pair of chopsticks indicates that she wants to marry the man， while garlic shows that she is not interested.

One of several stories about the festival's beginning is about a girl and a boy who fell in love. The girl's parents wanted her to marry her uncle's son. She refused，and the boy likewise refused to marry anyone else. For a time， they could only meet in a field and pass hidden messages to each other through rice in a bamboo basket. Finally， the pair overcame their parents’ opposition and were allowed to marry.

The Sister Rice Festival is perhaps the oldest festival in Asia that encourages love.

1. Why do young women collect leaves and wild flowers？

A. To decorate their rooms. B. To sell them and make money. C. To give the rice different colors. D. To cover the objects in a basket

2. Who are the main participants of the Miao ethnic group in the festival？

A. The rich. B. The poor. C. The old. D. The young

3. What can we learn about the festival from Paragraph 3？

A. Men need to sing songs to women. B. Chopsticks suggest good things C. The dyed rice is given to the winner. D. Women often lose the game.

4. What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us about the boy and the girl？

A.Their parents were strict. B. The boy tried to marry the girl at firs C. They were clever. D. The colorful rice carried their love.

①閱讀七選五

Traditionally， lanterns are commonly seen during celebrations and festivals. They have become a beloved part of China's cultural heritage， attracting people all over the world with their beauty and charm..

History of Chinese Lanterns

At first， lanterns were only used to honor the ancestors in temples. Later， an emperor in the Eastern Han Dynasty ordered his servants to light lanterns in the palace on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month， which later became the Lantern Festival. . 2 _They did that to celebrate their peaceful life， which made lanterns more and more popular throughout China.

Functions of Chinese Lanterns

In ancient China， lanterns were used to brighten streets and homes with their warm light. 3 _People decorate homes and public places with them. Lanterns also play an important role in Chinese celebrations and they have become a symbol of national pride in China.

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Chinese lanterns are known for their beautiful colors and different shapes. The most often seen are the round and red ones， which are related to good luck and happiness. They also come in other forms， adding a touch of diversity to the festival atmosphere.

Featuresof ChineseLanterns

The art of making lanterns is a collection of skills， including painting， cutting and gluing. The materials include bamboo，wood and metal.. 5 _Popular paintings on lanterns include scenery， dragons and designs of birds and fish.

A. Colors and Shapesof ChineseLanterns

B.Patterns and Styles of Chinese Lanterns

C. Lanterns were very expensive at that time.

D.Today， they are usually used for decorations.

E. The following are some specific facts about them.

F. Besides， paper and silk are traditionally the major materials. G. In the Tang Dynasty， ordinary people also began to use lanterns.

1. 2 3. 4. 5.

Section II Using language

基礎(chǔ)訓(xùn)練

①單句語法填空 在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

1. I feel （honour） to stay here tonight and spend Mother's Day with you.

2. The police received several （complain） about the noise from our party.

3. Email， as well as telephones， （be） playing an important part in daily communication.

4. You should not talk with a person with your finger （point） at him.

5. In celebration of the New Year， we decorate our classroom balloons and flowers

6. The black clouds are gathering， which （indicate） that it will rain soon.

7. They came to the front door （wave） goodbye to the guests.

8. You would sound a lot politer if you make request in the form of a question.

9. They （formal） invited us to visit their hometown.

10.Even the youngest children in the class （attract） by the story. They listened with great interest.

①完成句子 用適當(dāng)?shù)那閼B(tài)動詞完成句子。

1. It rain this afternoon. You'd better take a raincoat with you.

2. Betty be in the next room.I can hear her talking there.

3. George nothave gone too far.His coffee isstill warm.

4. You not have worried—it all turned out fine.

5.He have passed the driving test， but he was too nervous.

Ⅲ同義句轉(zhuǎn)換 用適當(dāng)?shù)那閼B(tài)動詞改寫句子。

1. It is not possible that Bob has completed the project by now， for he fell ill last week. Bob by now， for he fell ill last week.

2. You were supposed to have the ability to pass the job interview， but you were so shy. You ，but you were so shy.

3. It's our duty to look after our parents when they are old. We when they are old

4. I'm not sure why he hasn't turned up; maybe， he has missed the train. I'm not sure why he hasn’t turned up; he

5. I'm sure he has completed his homework for I saw him playing football just now. He for I saw him playing football just now

能力提升

①完形填空

It always seemed like having traditions was a good thing. They create_1that willast a lifetime. So when our children David and Darla were preschoolers， we_2_a family Christmas tradition. It was our tree-decorating party and it would be complete with eggnog （蛋奶酒） and pfeffernusse cookies.

The kids were excited as we pulled the freshly cut tree into the house. It smelled so good. We would turn on the _3_before the tree decoration began.

Our hearts seemed to _4_to the merriment of the Christmas songs. The kids eyes twinkled with excitement. It was a heart-warming evening. When finished， we would sit drinking the eggnog and snacking on pfeffernusse cookies as we _5_the beauty of the Christmas tree.

Years later when my daughter Darla was home from collge， she offered to help decorate the tree.I was _6_.Before we knew it， the tree decoration was finished. It was a beautiful tree and its 7_smell filled the room. As we did every year before，I brought out the eggnog and the pfeffernusse cookies for our traditional_8

Then during the laughter Darla suddenly got very serious and said she had something to tell me.From her hesitation and body_9_Ilearned that she was fearing it. She sat down next to me. Then Darla_10_looked me in the eye and said，\"Mom， I've never_11pfeffernusse cookies.\"

Then I_12_the importance of what she had just said. Why didn't she ever tell me？ All those childhood years rather than_13_Mom's feelings and spoil Mom's tradition， she had stood the cookies silently.From a child’s heart year after year she had given me the gift of_14！

My daughter taught me life's very important_15_： The best gifts aren’t always found under the Christmas tree.

1. A. surprises B. imaginations C.memories D. interests

2.A. took over B.broke off C. turned down D. set up

3. A. light B. music C. camera D. heating

4. A. listen B. swing C. talk D. dance

5.A.admired B. noticed C. recalled D. explored

6.A. worried B. thankful C. confident D. confused

7. A. lasting B. unique C. unusual D. pleasant

8.A. feature B.schedule C. celebration D. theme

9. A. language B. shape C. image D.art

10. A. particularly B. shyly C. humorously D. caringly

11. A. made B.chosen C. liked D. asked

12. A. explained B. realized C. learned D.remembered

13.A.mention B. hurt C. understand D. express

14. A. patience B. courage C. love D. determination

15. A. knowledge B. lesson C. value D. inspiration

①語法填空

Passage 1

The best time to see _1（beauty） lanterns is during the Lantern Festival， which falls on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month，_2_（mark） the end of Spring Festival __3_ （celebrate）.

Watching lanterns is a great activity. You see lanterns in different sizes and shapes that you can imagine， from animals_4plants and flowers.To make it more fun， people paste riddles on the lanterns.

In some places， people like releasing（放） sky lanterns， which _5_（call） Kongming Lanterns. A sky lantern is a small hot air balloon _6_（make） of paper， with an opening at the bottom_7_there is a smallfire source.When the bright lights fly high in_8_sky，people bless family members and make wishes.

In old times， the Lantern Festival was also romantic. At that time， young girls were not allowed 9_（go） out very often except during certain festivals. Therefore， looking at lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other.

A line from Xin Qiji， a poet during the Song Dynasty，_10_（show） this，“Restlessly，I searched for her in hundreds and thousands of ways. Suddenly I turned，and there she was in the receding light.\"

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Passage 2

Harbin is the capital of Heilongjiang Province in China. _1（locate） in the northeast of China，it is one of the largest _2_（attract） with a long history and varied culture. _3 December 7th，2O23，the city welcomed an Ice and Snow Festival， which attracts millions of tourists from around the world. Today， let’s learn more about the Ice and Snow Festival.

The Festival _4_（influence） by the Ice Lantern Festival. In the Qing Dynasty， people often made ice lanterns by themselves. Ice lanterns were used as jack-lights in daily life during the winter months. Since then，people_5_（keep） this helpful tradition.

Today， lanterns in Harbin have become the symbol of local culture and it certainly worth 6visit. Every year， many ice sculpture fans from different countries come to Harbin_7 （enjoy）its beauty. Many sporting_8_（compete） are also popular， like ice-skating， ice football and so on. Actually， there are other interesting activities，from_9you can benefit a lot. Harbin ice lanterns have been exhibited in most of China's main cities.For more than 4O years， the Ice and Snow Festival has_10_（simple） provided joy and fun for visitors. Why not have a trip in Harbin？

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Section II Developing ideas ★*

基礎(chǔ)訓(xùn)練

①單詞填空 用所給詞的適當(dāng)形式填空。

1. There's an custom in the area that men follow women to live in women's family. No one knows when such a custom came into . （exist）

2. The customers about the poor service of the hotel and they made a to the customers' association. （complain）

3.He likes sports and often takes part in various and never fears powerful . （compete）

4. Some people went through terrible in the war and even many to death. （starve）

5. The boy couldn't find the way home， which left him at a complete （lose）

6.As one of the most places， Mount Wuyi millions of tourists each year， and one of its most famous tourist is the Nine-bend River. （attract）

7. Red is considered a lucky color by many Chinese people， so during the Spring Festival， many people their houses with red . （decorate）

8.I want to thank all the ，because your makes the movement more meaningful. （participate）

9.With the number of people increasing， is now thought of as a beginning and not an end. （retire）

10. There are many ways to avoid education ， but the key lies in treating all schools and students _. （equal）

①單句表達(dá) 根據(jù)括號內(nèi)提示翻譯句子。

1.他認(rèn)為自己與那件事情無關(guān)。（have...todowith）

2.不僅Brown先生，他的兩個女兒也喜歡彈鋼琴。（not only...but also...）

3.這是我引以為豪的金牌。（“介詞 + 關(guān)系代詞”引導(dǎo)定語從句）

4.我昨晚的確給她發(fā)了一封郵件，但是她沒有回復(fù)。（助動詞did起強調(diào)作用）

5.他以前看過那部電影，那就是他昨天晚上沒有去看的原因。（why引導(dǎo)表語從句）

Ⅲ提示寫作

選用所給詞匯或句型造句，并組成一段連貫的短文（80詞左右）。

embraceadmitbe keen oneat outhave... to do with It's worth the effort of...not only... but （also）...In one's opinion，..

能力提升

T閱讀理解

A

Different cultures have various festivals， but the joy and eagerness are the same. For us adults， celebrations are a way of taking a break from heavy work， reliving past memories， and keeping traditions alive， but what about children？

Well， for our kids， this is the perfect time to learn and enrich their lives with knowledge. At festivals， I remember， I introduced the value and importance of personal connections and cultural treasure to my kids while they were having fun. Child experts strongly suggest that parents tell their kids various rituals （儀式） of the festivals and have them join in celebratory activities.

I think every festival has a rich backstory，and every story has plenty of lessons and values to teach.Besides， historical and geographical background connected with festivals give reasons why we celebrate festivals with specific rituals.

Kids need to have a deep-rooted understanding of the identity （身份） of their culture and traditions. Because this not only helps in developing a positive sense of identity but also pushes kids to connect with their cultures through rituals， native decorations， food， etc.， to keep continuity over generations. Thus， parents should make kids a central part of all festivals.

It is no secret that gifts bring joy and excitement to children. Every time I give gifts to my kids， I find the gifts excite their senses and make them feel valued. I must make my kids believe that their family care about their interests and desires. Thus， gifting is a meaningful way to express feelings to kids. What's more， the act of giving and receiving gifts helps develop feelings of care and kindness.

1.Whatdo festivalsmeantotheauthor'skids？

A. A perfect time to have a rest. B.A chance to increase knowledge C.A memory of their old days. D. An effort to protect traditions.

2. Why should kids be“a central part of all festivals” according to the author？

A. They enjoy festival backstories. B. They love history and geography.

C. They must know who they are. D. They can get much happiness.

3. What is the purpose of giving gifts to children according to the last paragraph？

A. To replace expression of love. B. To teach them the value of money. C. To encourage them to give gifts in return. D. To express meaningful feelings to the kids

4.What is a suitable title of the text？

A.Benefitsof Festival Rituals to Kids B. Importance of Festivals in Kids' Lives C.Parents’Role in Celebrating Festivals D.Principlesof Kids'Love for Festivals

B

On the lst of March Bulgarian people celebrate a traditional holiday called Baba Marta and it is related to welcoming the approaching spring. On that day， Bulgarians exchange so-called \"Martenitsa” and tell each other， “Chestita Baba Marta （Happy Grandma Marta）！” This custom is essentially to wish great health， good luck， and happiness to family and friends. The name “Martenitsa” is taken from the Bulgarian word for March， or， as a legend tells， an angry old lady called Grandma Marta-Baba Marta in Bulgarian.

In Bulgarian folklore， Baba Marta is a grumpy old woman who changes her mood rapidly and it reflects in the changeable March weather. When she is smiling， the weather is sunny and warm， but if she gets angry， the cold wil stay for longer and it may even snow. By wearing the red and white Martenitsa， they hope that it will make winter pass faster and bring spring.

The Martenitsa is made of twined red and white thread. The white is a symbol of strength， purity （純潔） and happiness. The red is associated with health and blood.

When someone gives you a Martenitsa， you should wear it either pinned on your clothes， on the hand tied around the wrist （手腕）， or around your neck until you see a stork， or a fruit tree in blossom （花開） for the first time in the season. After that you can tie it on a blossoming tree for fertility. Like a kind of amulet， the Martenitsa is regarded as a magic power believed to protect folks from “ill fortune”， diseases and an evil eye.

The custom of wearing the Martenitsa is probably one of the most interesting Bulgarian traditions and it is considered to be unique to Bulgaria. According to one of the many legends， this tradition is also related to the founding of the Bulgarian state in 681 AD.

5. What can we learn about Baba Marta from Paragraph 1？

A. It is connected with welcoming spring. B. It lasts from March lst until the end of May. C. It marks an improvement on agriculture. D. It is celebrated by Bulgarian people on May lst

6. What does the underlined word “grumpy” in Paragraph 2 mean？

A.Well-educated. B. Interesting. C. Boring. D. Bad-tempered.

7. What is a correct way to wear a Martenitsa？

A.Wearing it on the head. B. Drawing it on the wrist. C. Tying it around the neck. D. Sticking it on the trousers

8. What is the author's purpose in writing the text？

A.To introducea Bulgarian tradition. B. To show how to make a Martenitsa.

C. To encourage cultural research. D. To tell people what to do in spring.

①完形填空

Culture and tradition are the soul of a country. When a country_1them， it is difficult for it to make_2_. Chinese culture can be seen everywhere in China. However， I did not really3_ it in the beginning. Then I realised I had to_4_something in order to understand it.

Last winter I decided to stay at our university to_5_all the activities organised for foreign students to celebrate the Spring Festival.

The _6_began a month ago with the decorating of our rooms with Spring Festival couplets （對聯(lián)）and New Year paintings. On February 10， we_7_an activity to write Spring Festival couplets. When I saw the brush， Ibecame_8_. Why is there such a pen？ How do we use it？

After understanding the tools， we started our creative _9_. I tried to hold the brush and start writing_10_， but the tip of the pen was too_11and Icouldn't grasp it at all. I was_12 but I didn't give up. After several _13__，I wrote a line of words. At this time， I found that my sleeves were dirtied with ink as I was_14_too much on practicing. Even so，I was very happy， because I thought that I had felt the charm （魅力） of writing calligraphy.

Through this activity， Icame to appreciate the _15_Chinese culture more.

1. A. defines B. exchanges C. loses D. spots

2.A. sense B. trouble C. peace D. progress

3.A. understand B. see C. remember D. say

4. A. experience B. ensure C. give D. announce

5. A. bring about B. set off C. participate in D. figure out

6. A. performances B. preparations C. traditions D. practices

7. A. organised B.discovered C. celebrated D. reported

8. A. confident B. patient C. proud D. curious

9. A. plan B. imagination C. journey D. invention

10. A. formally B. carefully C. neatly D. skillfully

11. A. heavy B. soft C. tight D. small

12.A. disappointed B. moved C. excited D. delighted

13.A. demands B. debates C. warnings D. tries

14. A. depending B. concentrating C. keeping D. insisting

15.A. typical B. original C. amazing D. pleasant

話題表達(dá)指導(dǎo)

話題介紹

話題：發(fā)表自己的觀點。要求學(xué)生就某一問題或現(xiàn)象發(fā)表自己的觀點

建議體裁：議論文。

注意事項：結(jié)合自身的生活或?qū)W習(xí)的實際進(jìn)行表達(dá)。要明確圍繞什么問題或現(xiàn)象展開評論；陳述觀點要客觀，要有說服力，重點突出，層次分明。

題例導(dǎo)學(xué)

題目

在中秋節(jié)，月餅深受中國人民的喜愛，但現(xiàn)在很多月餅包裝過于奢華，造成很大浪費，一些人對包裝精美的高檔月餅頗有微詞。某雜志社就此開展討論，請你以學(xué)生李華的身份給該雜志社寫一封電子郵件，發(fā)表自己的觀點并且陳述理由。

注意：

1.詞數(shù)80左右;2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。參考詞匯：高檔月餅luxurymooncakes

思路引導(dǎo)1·要點分析

1.簡述月餅消費的現(xiàn)狀;

2.發(fā)表對高檔月餅的看法：有或者沒有必要買；

3.陳述理由：高檔月餅的優(yōu)點（看起來大氣、送禮有面子等）或缺點（價格高等）。

思路引導(dǎo)2·本單元語言知識運用

根據(jù)漢語意思及提示翻譯句子。

1.在中國，月餅受到各族人民的喜愛。（nationality）

2.但現(xiàn)如今，一些人對包裝精美的高檔月餅頗有微詞。 （complain about）

3.我認(rèn)為沒有必要買高檔月餅。（否定轉(zhuǎn)移句）

4.月餅是家庭團聚的象征。（token，family reunion）

5.然而，一些人卻把它當(dāng)成是顯示其財富和地位的方式，這完全違背了月餅最初的含義。（regard...as...， which）

思路引導(dǎo)3·連句成篇

范例展示

Dear Editor，

The mooncake is loved by people of all nationalities in China. But nowadays， some people complain about luxury mooncakes with fancy decorations. I'm writing to express my view about it.

I don't think it is necessary to buy luxury mooncakes. The mooncake is a token of family reunion. However， some people regard it as a way to show their wealth and position， which completely goes against the original meaning of the mooncake. Besides， the price of some mooncakes is far higher than their costs.

Allin all， I think what is important in celebrating the festival is respecting the tradition instead of buying something that we can't afford.

Yours， Li Hua

話題表達(dá)

燃放煙花爆竹一直是中國人民慶祝春節(jié)的重要習(xí)俗。然而，燃放煙花爆竹可能會帶來環(huán)保、安全等方面的問題，因此許多城市已禁止燃放煙花爆竹。現(xiàn)在某雜志社就“禁與不禁”開展討論，請你以學(xué)生李華的身份給某雜志社寫一封電子郵件，闡明你的觀點及理由。

注意：

1.詞數(shù)80左右;

2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫

參考詞匯：燃放煙花爆竹 setofffireworksand crackers Dear Editor，

Yours，

Li Hua

★ Section IV Presenting ideas 核心短語與句型回顧

短語

1. 發(fā)生，舉行

2.in of紀(jì)念

3. 不管，不顧

4. keep... 讓…有活力/繼續(xù)

下去

5. 只要

6. 把……視作…

7. ...to...寄…··給……

8. 抱怨……

9. （用紙、布等）包，裹

10. 除……之外；和；也

11. ...with...用…取代……

12. 向…揮手

13. ..with...用…裝飾……·

14. 依靠；取決于

15.be 喜愛；熱衷于

16. 出去吃飯

17. have... 與…有關(guān)

18. 不但……而且…

19. one'sfeet礙手礙腳

20. in one's 在某人看來

句型

1.with復(fù)合結(jié)構(gòu) MayDay isa festival to celebrate the start of summer， （慶祝活動 在……舉行） across Europe and in parts of North America.

2．“介詞 + 關(guān)系代詞”引導(dǎo)定語從句FreedomDayis held... to celebrateSouth

Africa's first fully-participated elections in 1994， （在選舉中）everyone was allowed to vote regardless of skin colour.

3.keep + 賓語 + 賓語補足語 As parents， they try to （讓那 種魔力存在）for theirchildren foraslong as they can.

4.why引導(dǎo)表語從句 （那就是…的原因）Letters from Father Christmas could be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas as a special time of year.

5.助動詞did起強調(diào)作用 The letters （確實），however， （變化）as Tolkien's children got older...

6.否定轉(zhuǎn)移句No， （我認(rèn)為那不是）Lucy.

7.部分否定句

Nowadays， some people choose to have the dinner in a restaurant， but （并不是每一個人）iskeen onthisidea

8.not only...but （also）... It was （不僅是因為）the delicious food that we seldom got to eat， （而且還是因為） the opportunity to have our whole family gathered together.

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2. It's a festival celebrated in/on..

3. On that day， people wil...