Unit 1 Festivals around the world Class_ Name_一、课文（P.1-2）阅读理解Scan the passage and then choose the best answers according to the passage.1.Most ancient festivals were held in order to . A. celebrate the end of cold weather B. celebrate harvest in autumn.C. celebrate planting in spring. D. all of the above. 2.In which country do people celebrate the Day of the Dead in early November? A. Japan. B. Mexico. C. America. D. India.3.What is Columbus Day in the USA for? A. In memory of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World. B. In order to satisfy their ancestors. C. In order to offer food, flowers and gifts to the dead.D. In order to celebrate the return of Jesus from the dead.4.The biggest difference between the Chinese Spring Festival and Easter in Christian countries lies in functions. A. cultural B. political C. religious D. educational 5. Which of the following festivals is to honor the dead? A. Obon. B. Mid-autumn festival. C. Easter. D. Cherry Blossom Festival. Summary: Read the passage carefully and fill in the blanks. Festivals and celebrations have been held everywhere since ancient times. There are all kinds of celebrations throughout the world. Todays festivals have many origins, some 1. , some seasonal, and some for 2. . Different countries have different festivals. Festivals of the dead are held to honor the dead or to satisfy the 3. . Festivals can also be held to honor famous people. In China, the 4. Festival honors the famous ancient poet, Qu Yuan. The most energetic and important festival is 5. , which looks forward to the end of winter and the coming of spring. At the Spring Festival in China, people eat such things as 6. , fish, and meat and give children7. in red paper. Some Western countries have very exciting 8. , which take place forty days before Easter, usually in 9. . Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud of our 10. and forget our work for a little while. 二、识记词汇（一）基本单词(每空一词)1. n.美,美人 adj. 美丽的 2. n.& v. 收获；收割 3. n. 庆祝，祝贺 v. 庆祝 4. n. 猎人 v. 打猎5. v. 使饿死 6. n. 起源；由来 adj.起初的7. adj. 宗教上的 8. n. 祖先 9. n. 节日；盛宴 10. n. 骨头 11. n. 信任，信心 v. 信任12. n.&v. 诡计，恶作剧；欺骗 13. n. 诗人 14. n. 到来 v. 到达 15. vt.获得；得到 16. n. 独立自主 adj. 独立的 17. v. 搜集；集合 18. n. 农业 adj. 农业的，农艺的 19. n.& v. 奖品；授予 20. adj.充满活力的，精力充沛的 21. vt.赞美，钦佩 sb. sth. 因某事钦佩某人 22. n. 复活节 23. n. 衣服(总称) 24. 习惯；风俗 25. adj.遍及全世界的 26. n. （汽车等）停放 停车场 27. n.& v.& adj. 白痴；愚弄；傻的 28. v. 淹没，溺死 29. n. 许可；允许 v.许可 30. vt. 擦，擦去 31. adj. 明显的，显而易见的 32. vt. 提醒33. vi. 道歉 n. 道歉 to sb. sth. 因某事向某人道歉 34. ( , ) v.& n.流泪；哭泣 35. ( , ) vt. 原谅,饶恕 sb. sth. 在某事上原谅某人（二）基本短语1. 发生 2. 纪念，追念3. 盛装，打扮 4. 搞恶作剧，诈骗5. 期望，盼望 6. 日夜，整天7. 好像 8. 玩得开心9. 出现，到场 10. 守信用，履行诺言11. 屏息，屏气 12. 出发，动身13. 使想起 14. 以为豪15. 损害，危害 16. 通往，导致17. 以某种形式 18. 淹没，浸泡在里三、重点短语(每空一词)1.They set up a monument (纪念)the soldiers who died in World War.2. Toms birthday cake was (火车形状)a train.3. He acts (好像)he didnt know anything about it.4. I bravery and learning. 我钦佩他胆识过人，学识渊博。5.Great changes in the city where he was born.他出生的那个城市已发生了巨大变化。6.The children soldiers. 孩子们把自己装扮成士兵。We for the school ball on Christmas Day. 我们为参加学校的圣诞舞会而盛装打扮。The little boy is too young to . 这个小男孩太小不会给自己穿衣服。 a red coat, she looks more beautiful. 穿着红色的外衣，她看上去更漂亮了。 7.The photo often (让我想起)my happy childhood. Please