Step 3 Analyzing article structureActivity 31. Teachers raise questions to guide students to analyze the chapter structure of this diary and think about how to describe the festival experience. (1)What should be included in the opening/body/closing paragraph(s)?(2)How did the writer arrange his/her ideas?(3)What kind of interesting details did the writer describe?(4)How did the writer describe his/her feelings/emotions during the event?2. Students read and compare the three sentence patterns in activity 2. Try to rewrite the first paragraph of the diary with these three sentence patterns. After that, students exchange corrections with their partners. Such as:●This was my first time spending three days experiencing the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and it was an enjoyable and exciting experience. ●I'll never forget my experience at the Naadam Festival because it was my first time to watch the exciting Mongolian games of horse racing, wrestling, and archery so closely. ●I'll always remember my first experience at the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region because it was so amazing to spend three days witnessing a grand Mongolian ceremony. Step 4 Accumulation of statementsActivity 41. Ask the students to read the diary again. Look for sentences that express feelings and emotions, especially those with the -ing form and the past participle. Such as:● …h(huán)orse racing, wrestling, and archery, which are all so exciting to watch. ● some amazing performances● I was surprised to see…● I was a little worried about. . . ● feeling really tiredOther emotional statements:●I absolutely enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse races were my favourite part. ●I'm finally back home now, feeling really tired, but celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth it. ●He invited me back for the winter to stay in a traditional Mongolian tent and cat hot pot. I can’t wait!2. In addition to the use of the -ing form and the past participle, the teacher should guide the students in the appreciation of these statements, ask them to memorize them, and encourage them to use them reasonably in writing practice.
Step 4 PracticeRead the conversation. Find out which words have been left out.Justin: Linlin, I’m going to Guizhou Province next month. I’m super excited! Any recommendations for places to visit?Linlin: Wow, cool! Guizhou is a province with a lot of cultural diversity. Places to visit...well, definitely the Huangguoshu Waterfall first.Justin: What’s special about the waterfall?Linlin: Well, have you ever heard of the Chinese novel Journey to the West ?Justin: Yes, I have. Why ?Linlin: In the back of the waterfall, you will find a cave, which is the home of the Monkey King.Justin: Really? Cool! I’ll definitely check it out.Linlin:And I strongly recommend the ethnic minority villages. You’ll find Chinese culture is much more diverse than you thought.Justin:Sounds great, thanks.Answers:Justin: Linlin, I’m going to Guizhou Province next month. I’m super excited! Do you have any recommendations for places to visit?Linlin: Wow, that’s cool! Guizhou is a province with a lot of cultural diversity. What are some places to visit in Guizhou ? Well, definitely the Huangguoshu Waterfall is the first place to visit in Guizhou Province.Justin: What’s special about the waterfall?Linlin: Well, have you ever heard of the Chinese novel Journey to the West ?Justin: Yes, I have heard of the Chinese novel Journey to the West . Why do you ask if I have heard of the Chinese novel Journey to the West?Linlin: In the back of the waterfall, you will find a cave, which is the home of the Monkey King from Journey to the West.Justin: That’s really true? It’s Cool! I’ll definitely check it out.Linlin:And I strongly recommend the ethnic minority villages on your trip to Guizhou Province. You’ll find Chinese culture is much more diverse than you thought it was.Justin:This all sounds great, thanks.
The theme of the section is “Describe space facts and efforts to explore space”. Infinitives are one of non-finite verbs, as the subjects, objects, predicative, attributes and adverbials. This unit is about space exploration, which is a significant scientific activity, so every scientific activity has strong planning. Therefore, using the infinitives to show its purpose, explanations or restrictions is the best choice.1. Learn the structure, functions and features of infinitives.2. Learn to summarize some rules about infinitives to show purpose and modify.3. Learn to use infinitives in oral and writing English. 1. Learn the structure, functions and features of infinitives.2. Learn to summarize some rules about infinitives to show purpose and modify.3. Learn to use use infinitives in oral and writing English.Step 1 Lead in---Pair workLook at the following sentences and focus on the italicized infinitives. In pairs, discuss their functions. 1. I trained for a long time to fly airplanes as a fighter pilot..(作目的狀語)2. As we all know, an astronaut needs to be healthy and calm in order to work in space..(作目的狀語)3. First of all, you must be intelligent enough to get a related college degree..(作目的狀語)4. Some scientist were determined to help humans realise their dream to explore space..(作定語)5. On 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space..(作定語)Summary:1. 不定式的結(jié)構(gòu):to+do原形。2. 分析上面的句子,我們知道在描述太空探索時,動詞不定式不僅可以用來表目的,還可以用來作定語,表修飾。
⑦在我看來, 探索太空是值得的。As far as I am concerned, it is worthwhile to explore the space.Step 10 Writing---draftRecently, students in our class have had heated a discussion on whether space is worth exploring. Students hold different ideas about it.30% of us think space exploration is not worthwhile. They think space is too far away from us and our daily life and is a waste of money. And the money spent on space exploration can be used to solve the earth’s problems such as starvation and pollution.On the other hand,70% think space is worth exploring because we have benefited a lot from it,such as using satellites for communication and weather forecast. What’s more,with further space research,we may solve the population problem by moving to other planets one day. Also,space research will enable us to find new sources to solve the problem of energy shortages on the earth.As far as I am concerned, it is worthwhile to explore the space. Not only can it promote the development of society but also enrich our life. Step 11 Pair workExchange drafts with a partner. Use this checklist to help your partner revise his/her draft.1.Does the writer explain why he/she changed/wanted to change?2.Does the writer tell how the changes have improved or will improve his/her life?3.Is the text well-organised?4.Does the writer use words and expressions to show similarities and differences?5.Are there any grammar or spelling errors?6.Does the writer use correct punctuation?
Step 3 Meaning1. 過去將來時表示從過去某一時間來看將要發(fā)生的動作或存在的狀態(tài), 常用在賓語從句中。一般由“would/should +動詞原形”構(gòu)成。She hoped that they would meet again someday. 她希望將來有一天他們能再見面。2. was/were going to+動詞原形: 表示過去將要發(fā)生或很有可能發(fā)生的動作, 常用于口語中, 表示預(yù)言、意圖或者打算等。He was going to start work the following week. 他打算下星期開始工作。3. was/were about to do: 常用來表示即將發(fā)生的動作, “剛要/正要做……”。注意該結(jié)構(gòu)不與任何時間狀語連用。I felt that something terrible was about to happen. 我感到某種可怕的事情即將發(fā)生。4.was/were to do: 表示“曾計劃做某事”, 如果表示“本來計劃做某事, 動作沒實現(xiàn)”, 則需用 “was/were to have done”。She said she was to have told me about the accident. 她說她本來想告訴我關(guān)于事故的事。5.Start, go, come, leave, see, meet等動詞的過去進行時: 表示就過去某一時刻而言即將發(fā)生的動作。She was coming later. 她隨后就來。I had just put on my overcoat and was leaving to visit a friend of mine. 我剛穿上外套要去看我的一個朋友。
Step 4: Listen again and decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1 It was the first time Chen Liyan's story was reported. T口 F口2 Chen found 10,000 yuan in a small plastic bag in Taiyuan railway station口 F口3 Wang Zheng apologized to Chen because he couldn't offer her more money. T口 F口4 Chen took out a large loan to cure her daughter, T口 F口5 Wang set up a fundraising website for Chen's daughter after Chen told him about her situation. T口 F口Step 5:After listening, discuss the questions.1 What kind of person do you think Chen Liyan is?Chen Liyan is generous and honest because she returned a large sum of money to the owner.2 Did Chen return the money because she didn't need it?No. She returned the money because it was the right thing to do. Evidence for this is that she refused to accept the reward money because she felt that it had not been earned. 3 Is it common for people to do what Chen did?It depends on the culture. In some countries it is quite common to return money that has been found. In other countries, people believe "Finders are keepers!" 4 How did Wang Zheng feel about the return of his money?He must have been very happy and relieved to have gotten his money back. We know this because he thanked Chen repeatedly and even offered her a reward.5 Why did Ma Dongbao tell Wang about Chen's family?He must have had great sympathy for Chen and her daughter and wanted to help them.'We know this because he arranged help for them. 6 How did the news reporter feel about Chen's actions?The news reporter felt that it showed that money wasn't the most important thing in life. We know this because the reporter told us that this is what Chen believes. and then said, “that's a great attitude to take."
2. 您能看到, 我頭發(fā)太長了。You can see that my hair is much too long.3. 無論什么時候, 只要您想回來就回來。Please come back whenever you want.4. 您僅有很少的頭發(fā)要理! You only have too little hair to cut !5. 為您服務(wù)是我的榮幸!It is my honour to serve you!Step 9 Writing(Henry is walking down the street when he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. He decides to have it cut. )H=Henry B=BarberH: Good afternoon, I’d like to have my hair cut, if I may. (The barber looks at Henry’s hair and continues cutting another man’s hair. ) Er, I’d really like a haircut. As you can see it’s much too long. B: (in a rude manner) Yes, I can see that. Indeed, I can. H: Fine, well, I’ll have a seat then. (He sits in one of the barber’s chairs. The barber turns to look at Henry. )B: It’s quite expensive here, you know! Are you sure you can afford it?H: Yes. I think so. (After his hair is cut, the barber tells Henry how much he must pay. Henry shows the barber the bank note. )B: Why Mr. . . (looks shocked)H: Adams. Henry Adams. I’m sorry. I don’t have any change. B: Please don’t worry! (wearing a big smile) Nothing to worry about! Nothing at all! Please come back whenever you want, even if you only have too little hair to cut! It will be my honour to serve you!Step 10 Pair workExchange drafts with a partner. Use this checklist to help your partner revise his/her draft.1. Are all the elements of a play included and in good order ?2. Do the character use suitable language ?3. Are the stage directions clear and useful ?4. Is the plot clear and exciting enough ?
一、教材分析《加強思想道德建設(shè)》是人教版高中政治必修一《文化生活》第十課第一框題的教學內(nèi)容。主要學習加強思想道德建設(shè)的原因和要求,在前后兩個框題中起到了承上啟下的作用。二、教學目標1、知識目標識記:社會主義思想道德建設(shè)的主要內(nèi)容。理解:加強社會主義思想道德建設(shè)的主要內(nèi)容必要性和重要性分析:社會主義榮辱觀的特點,以及它和加強社會主義思想道德建設(shè)的內(nèi)在聯(lián)系。 2、能力目標通過對社會主義榮辱觀的特點的學習,提高學生多角度認識和分析問題的能力。3、情感、態(tài)度、價值觀目標:通過本課的學習,提高對加強社會主義思想道德建設(shè)的認識,自覺樹立社會主義榮辱觀,做“明榮知恥”的中學生。三、教學重難點教學重點:為什么要加強思想道德建設(shè)。教學難點:怎樣加強思想道德建設(shè)。
二.運用思考題目,激發(fā)學生對本課問題的探究,檢查學生在學習過程中,結(jié)合所學的知識,對問題的思考、質(zhì)疑;從而學會查閱、搜集資料,分析、整理;通過討論、交流,得出新的認識。學生可根據(jù)自己的實際情況和個人愛好,可選擇不同的作業(yè)呈現(xiàn)方式,包括作業(yè)的問題的選擇、繳交的方式(制作、小論文、課件)等等,從而體現(xiàn)學生對古代希臘雅典民主政治產(chǎn)生的條件、雅典民主政治的內(nèi)容及其意義的認識的程度。1.“東西方不同政治制度選擇的因素分析”(課前)2.古代雅典民主政治制度對人類文明的影響。(課后)七.反思與總結(jié)本課的設(shè)計在實施過程中,總體效果比較好,對課標的要求基本達至。尤其是通過東西方不同政治制度選擇的對比,不但復(fù)習了舊的知識,而且加深了對新知識的掌握,從而有更深入的認識。學生在這個問題的學習過程中,通過課前自身的活動(搜集、查閱資料),逐步培養(yǎng)歷史的學習的方法;在課堂上,同學們通過討論的過程,互相交流、分享心得體會;逐步提高自己的思維能力。
4、維新思想推動下的變法運動雖然失敗了。但這是中國近代真正意義上的一次思想解放潮流,為什么?展開:維新派提倡西學,興民權(quán),對封建專制制度和傳統(tǒng)觀念進行了沖擊,促進了中國人民的覺醒,為資產(chǎn)階級民主思想的傳播奠定了基礎(chǔ),具有思想解放的啟蒙作用。是一次救亡圖存的愛國運動,也是一次發(fā)展資本主義的改革運動;他們提倡資產(chǎn)階級新學,批判封建主義舊學,引導人們重新認識世界,他們痛感民族危機的嚴重,號召人們奮起救國,謀求國家的獨立富強;給古老的中國社會注入的活力是不可低估的,站在歷史長河的高度看,由傳統(tǒng)農(nóng)耕社會向近代工業(yè)社會轉(zhuǎn)變是一股不可抗拒的歷史潮流,盡管它在19世紀末的中國遭到了暫時挫折,但對清朝的封建專制統(tǒng)治卻是一次巨大的強烈的沖擊波,它留下的痕跡是永不磨滅的,是永遠鼓舞與啟迪后人的。
師:三亞目前正在強調(diào)打造文化產(chǎn)業(yè),如舉辦文體大賽,提升三亞知名度.如今"美麗三亞,浪漫天涯"已成為三亞一張旅游名片,以文化產(chǎn)業(yè)的發(fā)展帶動經(jīng)濟旅游的發(fā)展,大家結(jié)合今天的三亞文化產(chǎn)業(yè)發(fā)展談?wù)劙l(fā)展文化事業(yè)和文化產(chǎn)業(yè)的作用.學生:回答(略)。師:要支持文化產(chǎn)業(yè)發(fā)展,增強我國文化產(chǎn)業(yè)的整體實力和競爭力.? 3. 億萬人民的創(chuàng)建活動(板書) (1).人民群眾是精神文明創(chuàng)建活動的主體。學生朗讀課文P103頁,理解億萬人民是精神文明創(chuàng)建活動的主體.師:發(fā)展先進文化,本質(zhì)上是一個立足于建設(shè)中國特設(shè)社會主義偉大實踐而不斷進行文化創(chuàng)造的過程,也就是社會主義精神文明的創(chuàng)建過程.(2).人民群眾參與精神文明創(chuàng)建活動的意義.師:人民群眾在社會主義精神文明建設(shè)活動中,創(chuàng)造了豐富多彩的形式,在參與的過程中思想感情得到熏陶,思想覺悟得到啟發(fā),精神生活得到充實,道德意識得到增強,道德境界得到升華.這對整個中華民族的精神面貌,正在產(chǎn)生不可估量的積極影響.
(2)偉大的意義:這些精神文明創(chuàng)建活動,是人民群眾“移風易俗”、改造社會的偉大創(chuàng)造,也是人民群眾自我教育、自我提高的有效途徑。各具特色的精神文明創(chuàng)建活動,使人們在自覺參與的過程中思想感情得到熏陶,思想覺悟得到啟發(fā),精神生活得到充實,道德意識得到增強,道德境界得到升華。這對整個中華民族的精神面貌,正在產(chǎn)生不可估量的積極影響。◇點撥:“相關(guān)鏈接”描述了青年志愿者活動,引導學生感悟其精神,升華道德境界,增強參與意識。(3)必然的選擇:投身于社會主義精神文明建設(shè)的偉大實踐,做新時期中國先進文化的傳播者和建設(shè)者,是當代中國青年成長、成才的必然選擇?!笸卣寡由欤涸谌罕娦跃裎拿鲃?chuàng)建活動中涌現(xiàn)出的先進人物和英雄模范,像孔繁森、張海迪、徐洪剛、韓素云、李國安、徐虎、李素麗等,在全社會起到了良好的示范作用;提出的一些響亮口號,如“從我做起,從現(xiàn)在做起”“崗位學雷鋒,行業(yè)樹新風”“單位做個好職工,社會做個好公民,家庭做個好成員”等,不斷激勵著人們。
(2)社會主義思想道德體系應(yīng)該與社會主義法律規(guī)范相協(xié)調(diào)。法治和德治,從來都是相輔相成、相互促進的。法治以法律的權(quán)威性和強制性規(guī)范社會成員的行為;德治以道德的說服力和感召力提高社會成員的思想認識和道德覺悟。建設(shè)中國特色社會主義,既要加強社會主義法制建設(shè),依法治國;也要加強社會主義思想道德建設(shè),以德治國?!笳n堂探究:你能否引述與上述道德規(guī)范相關(guān)法律條文?!筇骄刻崾荆荷鲜龅赖乱?guī)范見諸很多法律當中,例如:2O()5年4月27日頒布的《中華人民共和國公務(wù)員法》規(guī)定:公務(wù)員應(yīng)當“忠于職守,勤勉盡責,服從和執(zhí)行上級依法作出的決定和命令”“遵守紀律,恪守職業(yè)道德,模范遵守社會公德?!毙抻喓蟮摹吨腥A人民共和國婚姻法》規(guī)定:“夫妻應(yīng)當互相忠實,互相尊重;家庭成員間應(yīng)當敬老愛幼,互相幫助,維護平等、和睦、文明的婚姻家庭關(guān)系?!?/p>
一、教材分析《文化與經(jīng)濟、政治》是人教版高中政治必修三——文化生活第一單元第一課第二框的教學內(nèi)容,本課主要評述文化生活對人們交往方式、思維方式和生產(chǎn)方式的影響,說明現(xiàn)代社會中文化與經(jīng)濟、政治相互交融的意義。二、教學目標(一)知識目標◇理解:文化與經(jīng)濟、政治的關(guān)系:經(jīng)濟、政治決定文化,文化對經(jīng)濟、政治有重大影響,文化與經(jīng)濟、政治相互交融 ◇分析:經(jīng)濟和政治決定文化,文化是一定經(jīng)濟和政治的反映;文 化對經(jīng)濟發(fā)展具有重要作用,文化是生產(chǎn)力;文化對政治文明建設(shè)的推動作用及對公民政治素質(zhì)和權(quán)利意識的作;文化日益成為綜合國力的重要標志。(二)能力目標通過分析文化與經(jīng)濟、政治的關(guān)系,培養(yǎng)辯證分析能力(三)情感、態(tài)度、值觀目標懂得文化在綜合國力競爭中的地位和作用,努力學習將來為增強綜合國力貢獻力量
南極大地的水陸交接處,全是滑溜溜的冰層或者尖銳的冰棱。企鵝沒有可以用來攀爬的前臂,也沒有可以飛翔的翅膀,如何從水中上岸?紀錄片《深藍》展示,企鵝在將要上岸之時,要從海面潛入海中,沉潛到適當?shù)纳疃龋栌盟母×?,迅猛向上,飛出一道弧線,落于陸地之上。企鵝的沉潛是為了蓄勢,看似笨拙,卻富有成效。人生又何嘗不是如此?沉潛絕非沉淪,而是勇敢、智慧、自強。如果我們在困難面前能沉下氣來,不被“冰棱”嚇倒,不被浮華迷惑,專心致志,自強不息,積聚力量,并抓住恰當?shù)臋C會反彈向上,毫無疑問,我們就能成功登陸!反之,總是隨波浮沉,或者怨天尤人,注定就會被命運的風浪所玩弄,直至精疲力竭。結(jié)合上述材料,運用《生活與哲學》知識對“價值觀是人生的重要向?qū)В袃r值觀的人生才是更美的人生”加以評析。7、有兩名畜牧獸醫(yī)專業(yè)畢業(yè)的大學生應(yīng)聘到農(nóng)村養(yǎng)豬場擔任技術(shù)總監(jiān)后,大力推廣使用生態(tài)養(yǎng)豬法和中草藥防疫技術(shù),使養(yǎng)豬場步入了良性發(fā)展軌道。
Step 2 Listening and Talking1. The teacher is advised to talk with their new students about the related topic: Boys and girls, do you know some structures to talk about future activities? Talking about future activitiesWe’ll …I plan to …There’ll be …I hope to …We’re going to …2. After their small talk, the teacher can move on by playing the listening and solve the following task.Underline the expressions in the sentences below Cao Jing and Max use to talk about the future.We’ll learn useful skills.I plan to improve my spoken English.There’ll be students from different schools.I hope to make new friends.We’ll talk about teenage life.I’ll learn to make a fire.There’ll be students from different countries at the camp.There’ll be some experts there to show us how to live in the wild.We’re going to learn about wildlife.I’m going to give a speech.I think I’m going to enjoy the activities.I think we’ll have a lot of fun.3. Work in groups. Plan a youth camp.Teacher make the Ss think of ideas for the camp. And they can use the questions below to get started. And have the Ss present their ideas for a youth camp to the class.●What kind of camp is it?●Who will be there?●What will they do?●What will they learn?
Finally, after finishing the task above, the teacher is expected to instruct students to work in groups to finish the following project:Speaking ProjectWhat event or activity would you like to invite your friend to? Make a conversation with a partner.Ski Race: Zhangjiakou, a beautiful city in northern China, will host the Youth Ski Race in December.Track Meet: a great event for track –and –field lovers on 26 October.Gym Class: come and work out at a gym! You can make it.Part 2: Listening and Talking:The teacher is advised to talk with their new students about the related topic: Boys and girls , what do you think of sportsmanship? Let’s listen and find out:Play the listening and match each opinion with the right speaker. Who do you agree with? Why?Cao Jing _____________ Lily _____________ Max _____________A. An athlete should do his/her best to win.B. The girl should stop and help the other girl. Good sportsmanship is more important than wining!C. An athlete should think about honor and his/her fans if he/she is competing for his/her country.Listen again and circle the expressions that you hear in the conversation.
【教材分析】This teaching period mainly deals with the grammar: tag questions.This period carries a considerable significance to the cultivation of students’ spoken English. The teacher is expected to enable students to master this period thoroughly and consolidate the knowledge by doing some exercise of good quality.【教學目標與核心素養(yǎng)】1. Get students to have a good understanding of the basic usages of tag questions.2. Enable students to use the basic phrases structures flexibly.3. Develop students’ speaking and cooperating abilities.4. Strengthen students’ great interest in grammar learning.【教學重難點】1. How to enable students to have a good understanding of the basic usages of tag questions.2. How to enable students to use the basic usages of tag questions flexibly.【教學過程】Step1: 語法自主探究一、基本組成方法1.肯定式陳述部分+否定附加疑問部分(前肯后否) You often play badminton, don’t you? 你經(jīng)常打羽毛球,是嗎?You are going to the gym with me, aren’t you?你要和我一起去健身房,是嗎?She’s been to shanghai before, hasn’t she? 她以前去過上海,是嗎?2.否定式陳述部分+肯定附加疑問部分(前否后肯) It isn't a beautiful flower, is it? 那不是美麗的花,是嗎?You didn't go skating yesterday, did you? 你昨天沒去滑冰,是嗎?They can’t finish it by Friday, can they?他們不能在星期五之前完成,是嗎?
4.That was an experience that frightened everyone. →That was _____________________. 答案:1. taking 2. being discussed 3. in the reading room 4. a frightening experienceStep 6 The meaning and function of V-ing as the predicative動詞-ing形式作表語,它通常位于系動詞后面,用以說明主語“是什么”或“怎么樣”一種表示主語的特質(zhì)、特征和狀態(tài), 其作用相當于形容詞; 另一種具體說明主語的內(nèi)容, 即主語等同于表語, 兩者可互換。The music they are playing sounds so exciting. 他們演奏的音樂聽起來令人激動。The result is disappointing. 結(jié)果令人失望。Our job is playing all kinds of music. 我們的工作就是演奏各種音樂。Seeing is believing. 眼見為實。Step 7 Practice1. It is ________(amaze) that the boy is able to solve the problem so quickly.2. Buying a car is simply _______(waste) money. 3. Please stop making the noise—it’s getting ________(annoy). 4. complete the passage with the appropriate -ing form.La Tomatina is a festival that takes place in the Spanish town Bunol every August. I think many food festivals are __________ because people are just eating. however, this festival is _________ because people don't actually eat the tomatoes. Instead, they throw them at each other! the number of people ________ part in this tomato fight, can reach up to 20,000, and it is a very __________ fight that lasts for a whole hour. The _______ thing is how clean Bunol is after the tomatoes are washed away after the fight. this is because the juice form tomatoes is really good for making surfaces clean!答案:1. amazing 2. wasting 3. annoying4. boring interesting taking exciting amazing
The topic of this part is “Discover the reasons for festivals and celebrations.The Listening & Speaking & Talking part aims at talking about the experiences and feelings or emotions about the festivals and celebrations. This section aims at detecting the reason why the people celebrate the festivals, the time, the places, the types and the way of celebrations. It also explains why some traditions in the old celebrations are disappearing, like the firecrackers in the big cities and some new things are appearing like the prosperity of business or commerce. 1. Students can talk about what festivals they know and the reasons and the way of celebrating them.2. Students should learn the reading skills such as the headline and get the topic sentences, the structures of articles.3. Students can understand the past, the present situation of some festival around the world and why there are some changes about them. 4. Students can have the international awareness about the festivals.1. Students should learn the reading skills such as the headline and get the topic sentences, the structures of articles.2. Students can understand the past, the present situation of some festival around the world and why there are some changes about them.Step 1 Lead in---Small talkWhat festival do you like best ? Why ?I like the Spring Festivals because I can set off the fireworks, receive the lucky money and enjoy the Gala with my families.Step 2 Before reading---Pair workWhy do people celebrate different festivals ?The Spring Festivals is to celebrate the end of winter and the coming of spring and new life.The Mid-autumn Day is to celebrate the harvest and admire the moon.