《新编实用英语教程一》Unit9 Reading.ppt

公共外语教研室 Passage I Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Passage I v Related Information v Intensive Study v Practice Related Information Public Holidays in the West early in the new year. The main content is to hold a parade, a party, and other joyful activities. Carnival Related Information Valentines Day February 14, for lovers to express their love to each other. Public Holidays in the West Related Information April Fools Day the first day of April. People can make and tell white jokes to one another. Public Holidays in the West Related Information usually in early April. This is a religious festival. On the very Sunday morning, children are busy looking for the color eggs assumed to be given by the Easter rabbit. Related Information Independence Day July 4. It began from 1776. The celebration activities are mainly made up of a parade and making patriotic speeches. Related Information Halloween the evening of October 31. Dancing parties are held with people wearing fancy masks. Related Information the first weekday after Christmas. Presents are given to those who deliver newspaper, milk or do other kinds of service to the family to express the thanks for their good service and help. Related Information The title of the song may be translated as “圣诞夜” or “平安 夜”. It is a very sweet Christmas carol. Silent Night, Holy Night Santa Claus Related Information Patron saint of children. The legend first came from Holland and was brought to the US by Dutch immigrants. In America, Santa Claus is fat and jolly, with white hair and beard, and rides in the sky in a reindeer-drawn sleigh, delivering gifts to children at Christmas Eve. Text Difficult Sentences Important Words Thanksgiving Day and ChristmasThanksgiving Day and Christmas (Para. 1a) Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday of November is uniquely an American holiday which dates back to the arrival of some of the first European settlers in the New World. America has been blessed with rich land and rich natural resources. However, those early settlers would not have survived their first cold winter without the help of their native Indian neighbors, who taught them how to plant corns, and how to hunt wild deer. The first Thanksgiving Day was observed after the fall harvest, and people gave thanks to God and to their friends. Passage I 1 3 2 (Para. 1b) A traditional Thanksgiving dinner usually includes turkey, corn, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie - all foods that early settlers and the Indians ate on the first Thanksgiving Day in 1621. (Para. 2) Thanksgiving Day also marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in stores and shops of every kind. The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest shopping day of the year. Some American households will even put up a Christmas tree this early, although most will wait until a couple of weeks before Christmas Eve. Passage I 4 (Para. 3a) Christmas is a family holiday. This feeling is expressed in the song “Ill be home for Christmas.” The sweet melody of “Silent Night, Holy Night” often makes people far away from their family feel nostalgic. Those who cannot join the family will send a Christmas card home to express greetings of the season. At home family and friends gather to sing Christmas songs and play games. Passage I (Para. 3b) Children are kept busy with gifts they believe to be brought to them by Santa Claus. Adults often talk over a cup of tea or coffee. Christmas dinner may be similar to Thanksgiving dinner; candy and fruitcake are especially associated with this holiday. Though Christmas is now celebrated widely the world over, it still maintains its “home, sweet home” flavor. Passage I 5 引导定语从句 means “specifically,solely ” 1. (Para. 1) Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday of November is uniquely an American holiday which dates back to the arrival of some of the first European settlers in the New World. 每年11月的第四个星期四的感恩节是唯有美国才有 的节日。它可以追溯到第一批欧洲人移居到新大陆 的时期。 Translation English is one of the most important courses for the Chinese students which is compulsory in almost all the colleges and universities. Example Difficult Sentences Subjunctive Mood 2.(Para. 1) However, those early settlers would not have survived their first cold winter without the help of their native Indian neighbors, who taught them how to plant corns, and how to hunt wild deer. 然而，如果没有当地印第安人的帮助，那些早期的移 民是无法度过他们在那里的第一个凛冽寒冬的。这些 土著印第安邻居教他们如何种植玉米及如何狩猎野鹿 。 I would like to say that without your help, I could not have completed the project on time. Translation Example 引导非限制性 定语从句 Difficult Sentences 3. (Para. 1) The first Thanksgiving Day was observed after the fall harvest, and people gave thanks to God and to their friends. 第一个感恩节是在秋收后庆祝的，人们借此对上帝 和朋友们表示感谢。 The most important part of the Spring Festival is a big family reunion, and many people will also be busy with preparing all kinds of delicious traditional food. Translation Example means “ spend and celebrate” 引导并列句 Difficult Sentences means “so early” 4. (Para. 2) Some American households will even put up a Christmas tree this early, although most will wait until a couple of weeks before Christmas Eve. 一些美国家庭甚至会在那时就早早地竖起了圣诞树, 虽然大部分人将会把这件事留到圣诞夜之前的几个 星期才去做。 Some students have begun to prepare for the final examination, although most will wait until a few weeks before the tests. Translation Example 引导 让步性状语从句 Difficult Sentences 5.(Para. 3) Children are kept busy with gifts they believe to be brought to them by Santa Claus. 孩子们则忙于玩着那些他们认为是圣诞老人送给他 们的礼物。 Ive received several Christmas cards I believed to be given to me by my students. Translation Example means “be occupied with, be busy doing sth.” 定语从句（省略 which）修饰“gift” Difficult Sentences May God bless you. This country is blessed with mild climate and rich land. Bless me! (啊呀，我的天哪。) Im blessed if I know. (反语，咒语：我一点也不知道呀！) 祈福,有福气,保佑 blessbless v. Important Words FOR EXAMPLEFOR EXAMPLE Very few people in this area survived the earthquake. The old lady was so lucky that she survived the accident. Its difficult for these plants to survive the cold climate in the north. continue to live or exist, remain alive after, live or exist longer than幸免于；比长命 survivesurvive v. Important Words FOR EXAMPLEFOR EXAMPLE Nobody is allowed to hunt here. All the people are helping hunt for a missing child. These students are hunting for a part-time job at the market. go after wild animals; look for, try to find 打猎；寻觅， 设法找到 hunthunt v. Important Words FOR EXAMPLEFOR EXAMPLE Do they observe Thanksgiving Day in that country? We always observe birthdays at home. All drivers should observe traffic laws strictly. celebrate; obey 庆祝；遵守 observeobserve v. Important Words FOR EXAMPLEFOR EXAMPLE Dont you think we should include some examples in this paragraph? This book includes 20 chapters. Her duties include putting the children to bed. bring in, reckon, as part of the whole 包括，包括在内 includeinclude v. v. Important Words FOR EXAMPLEFOR EXAMPLE I find it very difficult for me to express how grateful I am for your kindness. The heartfelt smile expresses her joy at the good news. You should learn to express yourself in good English. She expressed her determination in this letter. show or make known by words, looks, action; clearly and definitely state表述，表达；说明 expressexpress v. Important Words FOR EXAMPLEFOR EXAMPLE Where does the river join the sea? Will you join us in the walk? Why dont you join in our conversation? put together, unite; come into the company 联接；参加，加入 joinjoin v. Important Words FOR EXAMPLEFOR EXAMPLE I dont want to associate myself with that matter. Dont associate with these dishonest persons. We always associate the Great Wall with China. join or connect, be often in the company of . 联系，联络，有关系 associateassociate v. # associate with 把和联系起来 Important Words FOR EXAMPLEFOR EXAMPLE Teachers should maintain close ties with the students. Youd better maintain 30 miles an hour in this area. The workers are busy maintaining the roads before winter comes. How could the students maintain themselves only by doing part time jobs? You should learn to maintain your rights as a citizen. continue to keep up, retain 保持，维护；保养，供养 maintainmaintain v. Important Words FOR EXAMPLEFOR EXAMPLE Practice v Read and Think v Read and Complete v Read and Translate v Read and Simulate 1. What is the origin of Thanksgiving Day? Its origin dates back to the arrival of some of the first European settlers in the New World. Read and Think Answer the following questions according to the text. 2. How did the early settlers survive their first winter in the New World? 3. What does a traditional Thanksgiving dinner usually include? With the help of their native Indian neighbors. It usually includes turkey, corn, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie. Read and Think 5. Why is Christmas said to be a family holiday? 4. What do people do if they cant join the family for Christmas? Because it always has its “home, sweet home” flavor. They will send a Christmas card home to express greetings of the season. Read and Think Read and Complete Fill in the blanks without referring to the passage. The origin of Thanksgiving Day 1 _ to the arrival of the first European settlers in America, which has been 2 _ favorable natural conditions. However, those early settlers would not have survived their first winter without the help of their Indian friends. blessed with dates back Read and Complete The first Thanksgiving Day 3 _ after the first harvest when people showed their gratitude to God and their friends. A Thanksgiving dinner usually 4 _ traditional food such as turkey, corn, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie that early settlers and the Indians 5 _ on the first Thanksgiving Day in 1621. was observed ate includes Read and Complete Now Thanksgiving Day is officially set on the fourth Thursday of November. The celebration also 6 _ the beginning of the busiest Christmas shopping season in most stores and shops. Although most American households wont 7 _ a Christmas tree until a couple of weeks before Christmas Eve, there are impatient shops and families that 8 _ that long. put up will not wait marks Read and Complete Christmas is a holiday for family reunions. Nostalgia for home 9 _ in quite a number of Christmas songs such as “Ill be home for Christmas.”and “Silent Night, 10 _”. People who 11 _ their family for Christmas 12 _ a Christmas card home to express their love and best wishes. Holy Night cannot join is expressed will send Read and Complete Parents will prepare gifts for their children, which are often 13 _ to be brought to them by Santa Claus. Adults enjoy their leisure by 14_ a cup of tea or coffee. Though Christmas is now becoming a popular international holiday it 15 _ its “home, sweet home” flavor. still maintains believed talking over Complete each of the following statements by adding a clause to each sentence according to the passage. 1.Thanksgiving Day is a uniquely American holiday, _ _. 2.However, those early settlers would not have survived their first bitterly cold winter without the help of their native Indian neighbors, _ _. which dates back to the arrival of the first European settlers in the New World who taught them how to plant corn, and how to hunt wild deer Read and Complete 3.A traditional Thanksgiving dinner usually includes turkey, corn, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie - all foods _ _ . 4. Some American households will even put up a Christmas tree this early, _ _. that early settlers and the Indians ate on the first Thanksgiving in 1621 Read and Complete although most will wait until a couple of weeks before Christmas Eve 5. Those _ will send a Christmas card home to express greetings of the season. 6. Children are kept busy with gifts _ _. 7. _ _, it still maintains its sweet home flavor. who cannot join the family they believe to be brought to them by Santa Claus Read and Complete Though Christmas is now celebrated widely the world over Fill in the blanks with the proper words and expressions given below, changing the form if necessary. believebless withtalkresponsible date back expressfail to maintain mark observe put up similar to survive 1. This china vase _ to the early Song dynasty. 2. The company has tried to _ the high quality of their products. 3. The baby is the only person that _ the air crash. dates back maintain has survived Read and Complete 4. People have different ideas as to who should be _ for the accident . 5. Gold is _ copper in color. 6. Shall we _ the tent near the river? 7. The couple often _ understand each other. 8. It can _ that there is no life on Mars. responsible similar to put up fail to be believed Read and Complete 9. Chinas accession to WTO _ a new era in her development. 10. Dragon Boat Festival _ on the 5th of May. 11. China _ a long history of civilization. 12. I still find it difficult to _ myself in English. 13. I regard it a great enjoyment to _ over a cup of tea with friends. marks is observed is blessed with express talk Read and Complete Read and Translate Translate the following sentences into English. 1. 这座城市有着天赐美景和丰富的自然资源。 be blessed with natural resources This city is / has been blessed with beautiful scenery and rich natural resources. 2. 第一个端午节出现在屈原离世之后，人民用一种独特的方式向这 位伟人表达敬意。 Read and Translate in a unique way Dragon-boat Festival The first Dragon-boat Festival was observed after the death of Qu Yuan, and people showed their respect to this great man in a unique way. be observed Read and Translate 3. 传统的中国生日宴常有鸡汤面。 traditional include A traditional Chinese birthday dinner usually includes chicken soup noodle. Read and Translate 4. 尽管大部分人家要等到春节前几个星期才动手准备，可有些中 国家庭却这么早就开始筹备了。 wait until prepare for Some Chinese families will even start to prepare for the new year this early, although most will wait until a couple of weeks before Spring Festival. Spring Festival Read and Translate 5. 他们对祖国的热爱之情表达在“我的祖国”的甜美歌声中。 express sweet melody Their love for the country is expressed in the sweet melody “My Homeland”. Read and Translate 6. 那些不能跟随俱乐部观看主队比赛的足球迷 绝对会在电视上观看每一场比赛。 jointhe host matches The football fans who could not join the club in the host matches will never fail to watch each game on TV. will never fail to Read and Translate 7. 尽管粤菜闻名全世界，许多广东菜肴已不再保留它们的 特有风味了。 Guangdong dishes maintain Though Guangdong dishes are popular the world over, many of them no longer maintain their special flavor. flavor Read and Simulate Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences. 1. America has been blessed with fertile land and rich natural resources. China has been blessed with a long history and rich cultural heritage. 滨海市享有天然的旅游资源和宜人的气候。 希腊盛富美丽的神话与童话故事。 Greece has been blessed with beautiful myths and fairy stories. Binhai has been blessed with tourist resources and pleasant weather. Read and Simulate 2. However, those early settlers would not have survived their first cold winter without the help of their native Indian neighbors. However, we would not have succeeded in the campaign without the support from all the volunteers. 然而，如果没有队友们的合作，这个球员是不可能攻入这个球的 。 然而，如果没有解放军战士的帮助，许多人是不可能躲过这场洪水 的。 However, the player would not have made the goal without the cooperation of his teammates. However, many people would not have survived the flood without the help given by the PLA men. Read and Simulate 3. The first Thanksgiving Day was observed after the fall harvest. The first modern Olympics were observed in 1792. 中国第一个教师节出现在八十年代早期。 第一个联合国日出现在二战之后。 The first Teachers Day was observed in the early 1980s in China. The first United Nations Day was observed after World War II. Read and Simulate 4. The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest shopping day of the year. The period after Christmas is the most rela