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答案:①be gathered ②(should) gather ③ Gathering ④to gather
4.award n. 奖,奖品 vt. 授予;判定 归纳拓展 win/gain/receive an award for sth. 因……获奖 award sb. a prize(=award a prize to sb.) 给某人颁奖 award sb. for sth. 因……奖励某人 be awarded with ... 被授予……
答案: (1)①gain practical experience ②gain much knowledge (2)①has gained ②gaining
3.gather vt. & vi. & n. 搜集;集合;聚集 归纳拓展 gather strength/courage 恢复体力/鼓起勇气 gather information 收集资料 gather up 拾起 gather together 聚集在一起 gather around 围着;聚集
(2)单句语法填空。 ①Carrie ________(gain) a lot of weight recently because of eating too much junk food. ②After ________(gain) independence in 1949, China has taken on a new look.
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1.belief n. 信任;信心;信仰 (pl. beliefs) 归纳拓展 have belief in sth. 对……有信心 beyond belief 难以置信 in the belief that ... 相信 It is my belief that ... 我相信……
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Festivals around the World
People celebrate Mardi Gras by dressing up in costumes
dress up 穿上正装,打扮 You don’t need to ~ for this dinner. I don’t want to go to their wedding because I hate dressing up. dress up in … 穿…服装打扮 I just love the fun of dressing up in ancient clothing. dress up as … 打扮成 The little girl dressed herself up as an angle. be dressed in … 穿 She is always dressed in white.
6. We must do as much as we can to make our community better and more beautiful. as … as one can(=as…as possible) 尽某人 所能 He will drive as carefully as he can to avoid any accidents. He ran as fast as he could in the race and finally got the 2nd place. Will you please be back as soon as possible so that you will have more time to exchange views with the experts?
5. as well as The structure is used when we want to mention another item connected with the subject we are discussing. She published historical novels, ~ a non-fiction study of women in Britain. It is in his best interests ~ yours. Wearing the right shoes and clothes ~ being fit can make all the difference.
People celebrate Mardi Gras by dressing up in costumes
dress up 穿上正装,打扮 You don’t need to ~ for this dinner. I don’t want to go to their wedding because I hate dressing up. dress up in … 穿…服装打扮 I just love the fun of dressing up in ancient clothing. dress up as … 打扮成 The little girl dressed herself up as an angle. be dressed in … 穿 She is always dressed in white.
6. We must do as much as we can to make our community better and more beautiful. as … as one can(=as…as possible) 尽某人 所能 He will drive as carefully as he can to avoid any accidents. He ran as fast as he could in the race and finally got the 2nd place. Will you please be back as soon as possible so that you will have more time to exchange views with the experts?
5. as well as The structure is used when we want to mention another item connected with the subject we are discussing. She published historical novels, ~ a non-fiction study of women in Britain. It is in his best interests ~ yours. Wearing the right shoes and clothes ~ being fit can make all the difference.
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4 Historical Festivals
Reenacting or remembering historical events or periods.
Festivals aroundthe world
1
China: Spring Festival
Experience the awe-inspiring
Holi
Join the fun-filled festivities of colors, water balloons, and joyous dances during the Festival of Spring.
Raksha Bandhan
Experience the bond of love and protection between brothers and sisters through tying of rakhi.
2 ReligiousFestivals
Observing and honoring religious beliefs and significant events.
3 National Festivals
Commemorating national achievements, independence, or important historical moments.
Reasons for Celebrating Festivals
1 CulturalPreservation
Preserve and pass down cultural traditions, customs, and rituals to future generations.
2 Community Bonding
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She can/be able to sing the song in English. This machine can make you feel comfortable.
2.can只用于现在式和过去式(could)。 be able to可以用于各种时态。 We’ll be able to finish the work soon. I haven’t been able to see the film. could用于表示泛指过去的能力。如: I could read when I was four.
Although the soldier was badly wounded, he was able to tell what had happened. 表示过去的能力 She ran fast but she couldn’t /wasn’t able to catch the bus. 3.表示特定的某一过去能力或表示成功地做了某 事时,只能用was/were able to, 不能用could。
Unit1 Festivals around the world
Grammar
பைடு நூலகம்Modal verbs 情态动词 (I)
·情态动词的语法特征
1) 情态动词 不能单独做谓语,除ought 和have 外, 后面只能接不带to 的不定式。
2) 情态动词没有人称,数的变化,但有些情态动 词,如can、will也有一般式和过去式的变化。
He was able to flee Europe before the war broke out. He was able to swim halfway before he got tired.
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2.can只用于现在式和过去式(could)。 be able to可以用于各种时态。 We’ll be able to finish the work soon. I haven’t been able to see the film. could用于表示泛指过去的能力。如: I could read when I was four.
Although the soldier was badly wounded, he was able to tell what had happened. 表示过去的能力 She ran fast but she couldn’t /wasn’t able to catch the bus. 3.表示特定的某一过去能力或表示成功地做了某 事时,只能用was/were able to, 不能用could。
Unit1 Festivals around the world
Grammar
பைடு நூலகம்Modal verbs 情态动词 (I)
·情态动词的语法特征
1) 情态动词 不能单独做谓语,除ought 和have 外, 后面只能接不带to 的不定式。
2) 情态动词没有人称,数的变化,但有些情态动 词,如can、will也有一般式和过去式的变化。
He was able to flee Europe before the war broke out. He was able to swim halfway before he got tired.
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Will you honour me with a visit? 如蒙造访,十分荣幸。 honourable guests 贵宾 I feel highly honoured by the kind things you said about me.
honour un. show honour to sb= show respect to sb. do sb honour/ do honour to sb in honour of honour cn. 带来光荣的人/物
句意为:在伦敦的一些地方,错过一班 公共汽车意味着再等一个小时。
2. Discuss when they take place, what
they celebrate and what people do at
that time.
讨论它们(中国节日)什么时间进行,
庆祝的是什么事件,和人们在那天所做
Unit 1 Festivals around the world
Warming up
Do you know these festivals? When do they take place? lunar calendar
Spring Festival January 1
Lantern Festival January 15
Practice (用动词的适当形式填空) ① Books of this kind ____ (sell) well sell in the bookstore. ② This kind of books ____ (sell) well sells in the bookstore. ①句中谓语动词的单复数由“books”确 定。②句中的谓语动词由“kind”确定
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dragon dances.
Western countries
Parades, dancing , music, coloful
clothing.
Japan
Admire cherry tree flowers.
dragon dalnucceky money the Spring Festival
carnivals
1. Ancient festivals 2. Festivals of the Dead 3. Festivals to Honor People 4. Harvest Festivals 5. Spring Festivals
What festivals are mention in each paragraph?
Discussion :
Should we, Chinese students, celebrate western festivals like Christmas? Why or why not ?tival.
Unit 1 Reading Festivals And Celebrations
峰峰一中 韩燕
Labour Day
Tombsweeping
Day
Dragon Boat Festival
(The fifth day of the fifth lunar month)
Mid-autumn Festival
Day of the Dead
Eat food in the shape of
skulls and cakes with
Offer food, flowers
“_b_o_n_es_”_o_n__th_e_m____ _a_n_d_g_i_ft_s _to__th_e_d_e_a_d.
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重点单词
1.gain vt.获得;得到 n.获利,利益;财富的增加 [教材原句]India has a national festival on October 2 to honour Mohandas Gandhi,the leader who helped gain India’s independence from Britain.
2.动词+名词 (+介词) ①take ___p_la_c_e__ 发生 ②keep one’s __w_o_r_d___ 守信用;履行诺言 ③hold one’s _b_r_e_a_th___ 屏息;屏气 ④have __f_u_n____ with 玩得开心 ⑤play a __t_ri_c_k___ on 搞恶作剧;诈骗;开玩笑
(1)admire sb for sth因某事钦佩某人 admire sb as...钦佩某人是…… (2)admiration n.钦佩,赞赏;引人赞美的人或物 admirable adj.令人钦佩的;值得赞美的 admirer n.赞赏者;羡慕者;追求者
注意 (1)admire后不接双宾语或that引导的宾语从句,但可接 疑问词引导的从句。 (2)admire后不接带不定式的复合结构,即不说admire sb to do...,可用admire sb/sb’s doing...。
Unit 1 Festivals around the world
Ⅰ.单词 1.必考词汇
1.___h_ar_v_e_s_t n.& vt.& vi.收获;收割 2.___st_a_rv_e__ vi.& vt.使饿死 3.__d_r_o_w_n__ vt.& vi.淹没;溺死;淹死 4.___w__ip_e__ vt.擦;揩;擦去 5.___t_ri_c_k__ n.诡计;恶作剧;窍门 vt.欺骗;诈骗 6.__g_a_i_n___ vt.获得;得到 7.__g_a_t_h_er__ vt.& vi.& n.搜集;集合;聚集
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第三十二页,编辑于星期三:点 三十三分。
Festivals of the dead
Festivals to hoivals
Spring festivals
Festivals
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Countries
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第三十页,编辑于星期三:点 三十三分。
Festivals Spring Festival Carnivals
Activitie s
第二十五页,编辑于星期三:点 三十三分。
1. Festivals of the Dead.
Purpose To honor the dead or satisfy
s
thaenc1e_st_o_r_s ____
Names 2O__b_o_n_ _
Countrie Japan s
The Day of the DMeaedxico 3_______
lighting 8_b_o_ne_s_ on _d_r_es_s_u_p_
Activitie 6_in_c_e_n_s_e_ them;
and ask
s
and
offering for
lamps; food,
sweets
plmayuisnicg flowers
7______ agnidfts9____
P 5. Spring Festivals
Spring festival
Carnival Easter
Cheery Blossom Festival
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语篇 理解
Task 2
根据课文“Festivals and celebrations”,选择正确答案。 1.Most ancient festivals were held to celebrate the following except___D_____. A.the end of cold weather B.planting in spring C.harvest in autumn D.living happily
To be 14g._r_a_te_f_u_lfor
harvest
Spring Festivals in China;
Easter in Christian countries;
Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan
To 15._lo_o_k__fo_r_w__a_r_dth
语篇 理解
5.What can we infer from the passage? C A.People would have feasts, sing and dance at all festivals. B.People celebrate festivals because they don't want to work. C.By celebrating festivals, people are developing the culture and customs. D.Festivals have only four kinds of origins.
A.India was liberated on that day B.Indians want to remember Mohandas Gandhi who helped gain India's independence C.the day is the birthday of Gandhi D.the reason is not mentioned
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①他因又一次迟到而向他的女朋友道 歉。 He apologized to his girlfriend for his being late again. He made an apology to his girlfriend for his being late again. ②他太固执以至于不肯接受别人的道 歉。 He is too stubborn to accept others’ apology.
2.(2009·重庆高考 阅读 Only through 重庆高考·阅读 重庆高考 阅读E) the united efforts of people with hope,can we be fully safe against , the misuse of science and can science best serve mankind in the future. 只有通过满怀希望的人们的共同努力, 只有通过满怀希望的人们的共同努力,我 们才能安全地抵制对科学的滥用, 们才能安全地抵制对科学的滥用,将来科 学才能更好地服务于人类。 学才能更好地服务于人类。 (“only+状语”置于句首引起句子部分倒 +状语” 装)
n. 酬金,回报(奖金或一些非金钱的) 酬金,回报(奖金或一些非金钱的)
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①评审委员们把她的画评为头奖。 评审委员们把她的画评为头奖。 The judges awarded the first prize to her for her picture. The judges awarded her the first prize for her picture. 优胜者被授予一面金牌。 ②优胜者被授予一面金牌。 The winner was awarded a gold medal. A gold medal was awarded to the winner.
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National Day Mother's Day Father's Day Fool’s Day
Valentine's Day Christmas Carnival Easter
Halloween Obon
Carnivals, usually in February or March
Crazy activities, dancing and singing in the streets, parade, colorful clothing
4. Why are autumn festivals happy events?
1. Which three times of the year did people celebrate in Ancient times?
The end of cold weather, planting in spring and harvest in autumn.
Decide the sentences are true or false.
F 1.The ancient people needn’t worry about their food.
festival intended to honour the dead.
T 3. Qu Yuan was a great poet who people honour a lot in China.
F 4. Mid-autumn Festival is held to celebrate the end of autumn.
Why to honour the dead or satisfy and
Festivals
please the ancestors
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5. Compare the festivals of the dead in Mexico, Japan and China. What things are similar? What things are different?
The Chinese, Japanese and Mexican festivals of the dead all have customs to honor the dead. The Chinese and Japanese go to clean their ancestors’ graves, and the Mexicans offer food, flowers and gifts to the dead. However, there are some differences. The Mexicans eat special food that looks like bones, something the Chinese and
Harvest Festivals Spring Festivals
Festivals
Festivals of the Dead
Festivals to Honour People
Names of
Countries
FesOtibvoanls
Japan
Mexico
Day of the Dead some
they
Festival
might d__ _______, while other festivals are held to
Discussion
My favourite • Whfaet iss ytoiuvrafalvorite festival?
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can and could may and might will and would shall and should must and can’t
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Can Could
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• So he can carry heavy books.
ability
• He couldn't open the door by himself. • Could you open the door, please?
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may might
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• He may be in his office. =( perhaps he is in his office.) • He might be having lunch. =( perhaps he is having lunch.)
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My grandma is over eighty, but she can/ is able to read without glasses. We can/ will be able to talk about the matter later. I talked with her for a long time, and at last I was able to make her believe me.(不能用 不能用could) 不能用
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will和would: will和would:
1)表示意愿 ) 表示愿意做或主动提出做,如意志,愿望或决心 That bag looks heavy, I’ll help you with it.( offering to do sth) ---- You know that book I lent you. Can I have it back if you’ve finished with it? ---- Of course. I’ll give it to you this afternoon.(agreement) Thanks for lending me the money, I’ll pay you back on Friday. (promise)
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Can Could
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• So he can carry heavy books.
ability
• He couldn't open the door by himself. • Could you open the door, please?
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may might
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• He may be in his office. =( perhaps he is in his office.) • He might be having lunch. =( perhaps he is having lunch.)
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My grandma is over eighty, but she can/ is able to read without glasses. We can/ will be able to talk about the matter later. I talked with her for a long time, and at last I was able to make her believe me.(不能用 不能用could) 不能用
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will和would: will和would:
1)表示意愿 ) 表示愿意做或主动提出做,如意志,愿望或决心 That bag looks heavy, I’ll help you with it.( offering to do sth) ---- You know that book I lent you. Can I have it back if you’ve finished with it? ---- Of course. I’ll give it to you this afternoon.(agreement) Thanks for lending me the money, I’ll pay you back on Friday. (promise)
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4. Spring Festivals Fill in the blanks.
Meani To look forward to the end of
ngs winter and to the coming of
spring
Name 1T_h_e___ 4
7E__as_t_er Cherry
s
_Sp_r_i_n_g C__ar_n_iv_a_ls
punished.
3. 英语中表示“发生”的词或短语均为不及物,不 用于被动语态。主语为所发生的事。词语辨析: take place, happen, occur, come about, break out的 比较 1) The wedding will take place tomorrow.
2)In 1919, the May 4th Movement took place in China.
take place发生,举行; 侧重安排或计划而发生的事, 带有“非偶然”的意思
3) What has happened to her?碰巧,恰好
happen “发生”,普通用词,含义很广。常指具体客 观事物或情况的发生,含有“偶然”的意味。
giving
the streets;
children 2_lu__ck__y money; 3_d_r_a_g_o_n_
loud music; 6_c_o_lo_u_r_f_u_l __c_lo_t_h_in_g
_d_a_n_c_e_s
and
carnivals
II. True or False
1. The ancient people needn’t worry about their food. F
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Examples
Obon The Day of the Dead
Halloween
Obon Festivals of the Dead Day of the Dead
Halloween
Of the three festivals of the dead, Halloween has a lot in common with the Chinese festival: Tomb-sweeping Festival. (T/F)
Cherry Blossom Festival What do these spring festivals celebrate? A. The return of Jesus from the dead. B. The end of winter and the coming of spring and new life. C. The getting together of the families.
• Are harvest festivals always happy events? Why or why not ?
Harvest festivals are always happy events because people are _g_r_a_te_f_u_l (thankful) that food is gathered for the winter and _th_e__a_g_r_ic_u_l_tu_r_a_l_w__o_rk_ (农活) is over
Skimming(略读,浏览) Para 1 and sub-heading (副标题)
Festivals of all kinds have _d_i_ff_e_r_e_n_t_o_r_ig_i_n_s__: • some r_e_l_ig_i_o_u_s_(宗教的), • some _s_e_a_s_o_n_a_l(季节性的)
Chriay
Carnival
Army’s Day
Easter
Teachers’ Day
Halloween
Mid-Autumn Day
Obon
National Day
Read the text and find out different kinds of holidays
• How do people celebrate the festivals (key verbs)? • decorate…with… • get together to … • win awards for … • admire… enjoy…
Spring festival Spring Festivals Easter
What and when did ancient people celebrate ? Most ancient festivals would celebrate the end of__c_o_l_d_w__e_a_th_e_r__, p_l_a_n_ti_n_g__in__s_p_r_in_g__and h_a_r_v_e_s_t_i_n_a_u_t_u_m_n_. Sometimes celebrations were held a_f_t_e_r_h_u_n_t_e_rs__h_a_d__c_a_u_g_h_t_a_n_i_m_a_l_s_. ____.
…looks _a_s_t_h_o_u_g_h_ (as if ) it is covered with __p_in__k_s_n_o_w____
the Spring Festival in China
It’s the most _e_n_e_r_g_e_t_ic_(富有生气的) and important festival in China, which falls on the f_ir_s_t___ day of the lunar year. Before the festival, houses are cleaned and d_d_e_c_o_r_a_te_d_. At the festival , people eat _d_u_m__p_li_n_g_s__ and fish and give children l_u_c_k_y_ m__o_n_e_y_ in red paper (red packets). On the eve, people watch CCTV New Year Gala and often set off _f_ir_e_w__o_rk_s__.There are d__ra_g_o_n_ dances and c_a_r_n_i_v_a_ls_ (狂欢节) in the streets
F
Festivals can be held as an honour to _f_am__o_u_s_p_e_o_p_l_e
Examples:
Dragon Boat Festival Columbus Day Mahatma Gandhi
thanksgiving festivals mid-autumn festivals
New Year
Review
Spring Festival
Mother's Day
Lantern Festival festivals Father's Day
Tomb-sweeping Day
Fool’s Day
Labor’s Day
Valentine's Day
Dragon Boat Festival
People would starve if food was difficult to find, especially during the cold winter months.
Why
They are held to_h_o_n_o_u_r__th_e__d_ea_d__, or _s_a_ti_sf_y_the ancestors, who could return either to _h_e_lp___or to__d_o_h_a_r_m___.
• some for special _p_e_o_p_l_e_o_r__e_v_e_n_ts___.
The passage lists _f_o_u_r_ kinds of modern festivals
namely: (即)
Festivals for the Dead 亡灵节 Festivals to Honor People 纪念名人的节日 Harvest Festivals 庆丰收的节日 Spring Festivals 春天的节日
Obon The Day of the Dead
Halloween
Obon Festivals of the Dead Day of the Dead
Halloween
Of the three festivals of the dead, Halloween has a lot in common with the Chinese festival: Tomb-sweeping Festival. (T/F)
Cherry Blossom Festival What do these spring festivals celebrate? A. The return of Jesus from the dead. B. The end of winter and the coming of spring and new life. C. The getting together of the families.
• Are harvest festivals always happy events? Why or why not ?
Harvest festivals are always happy events because people are _g_r_a_te_f_u_l (thankful) that food is gathered for the winter and _th_e__a_g_r_ic_u_l_tu_r_a_l_w__o_rk_ (农活) is over
Skimming(略读,浏览) Para 1 and sub-heading (副标题)
Festivals of all kinds have _d_i_ff_e_r_e_n_t_o_r_ig_i_n_s__: • some r_e_l_ig_i_o_u_s_(宗教的), • some _s_e_a_s_o_n_a_l(季节性的)
Chriay
Carnival
Army’s Day
Easter
Teachers’ Day
Halloween
Mid-Autumn Day
Obon
National Day
Read the text and find out different kinds of holidays
• How do people celebrate the festivals (key verbs)? • decorate…with… • get together to … • win awards for … • admire… enjoy…
Spring festival Spring Festivals Easter
What and when did ancient people celebrate ? Most ancient festivals would celebrate the end of__c_o_l_d_w__e_a_th_e_r__, p_l_a_n_ti_n_g__in__s_p_r_in_g__and h_a_r_v_e_s_t_i_n_a_u_t_u_m_n_. Sometimes celebrations were held a_f_t_e_r_h_u_n_t_e_rs__h_a_d__c_a_u_g_h_t_a_n_i_m_a_l_s_. ____.
…looks _a_s_t_h_o_u_g_h_ (as if ) it is covered with __p_in__k_s_n_o_w____
the Spring Festival in China
It’s the most _e_n_e_r_g_e_t_ic_(富有生气的) and important festival in China, which falls on the f_ir_s_t___ day of the lunar year. Before the festival, houses are cleaned and d_d_e_c_o_r_a_te_d_. At the festival , people eat _d_u_m__p_li_n_g_s__ and fish and give children l_u_c_k_y_ m__o_n_e_y_ in red paper (red packets). On the eve, people watch CCTV New Year Gala and often set off _f_ir_e_w__o_rk_s__.There are d__ra_g_o_n_ dances and c_a_r_n_i_v_a_ls_ (狂欢节) in the streets
F
Festivals can be held as an honour to _f_am__o_u_s_p_e_o_p_l_e
Examples:
Dragon Boat Festival Columbus Day Mahatma Gandhi
thanksgiving festivals mid-autumn festivals
New Year
Review
Spring Festival
Mother's Day
Lantern Festival festivals Father's Day
Tomb-sweeping Day
Fool’s Day
Labor’s Day
Valentine's Day
Dragon Boat Festival
People would starve if food was difficult to find, especially during the cold winter months.
Why
They are held to_h_o_n_o_u_r__th_e__d_ea_d__, or _s_a_ti_sf_y_the ancestors, who could return either to _h_e_lp___or to__d_o_h_a_r_m___.
• some for special _p_e_o_p_l_e_o_r__e_v_e_n_ts___.
The passage lists _f_o_u_r_ kinds of modern festivals
namely: (即)
Festivals for the Dead 亡灵节 Festivals to Honor People 纪念名人的节日 Harvest Festivals 庆丰收的节日 Spring Festivals 春天的节日