Why do we celebrate festivals节日的意义

2024-05-21李晨欣

疯狂英语·新阅版 2024年5期

李晨欣

节日是人类文化的重要组成部分，我们庆祝节日有各种各样的原因和方式，这源自我们的历史、信仰和社会结构。

主题语境：节日庆祝篇幅：352词建议用时：7分钟

1 Festivals are a vital part of human culture and servemultiple purposes in society. We celebrate festivals for vari?ous reasons that are deeply rooted in our history， beliefs andsocial structures.

2 To begin with， festivals often have a religious or cul?tural significance. They are tied to the stories， myths and customs of societies and providean opportunity for people to remember and honor important events or figures from our past.Religious festivals are celebrated to observe sacred times as described in spiritual texts，while cultural festivals might mark historical victories or seasonal changes.

3 Festivals also serve as a means of social cohesion. They unite communities， allowingpeople from different backgrounds to come together and share an experience. This sense oftogetherness strengthens bonds among community members and fosters a feeling ofbelonging. Celebrations like national independence days are excellent examples of festivalsthat bring people together in a spirit of patriotism.

4 Another vital aspect of festivals is the preservation and transmission of traditions.Through festivals， older generations pass on cultural heritage to the younger ones， ensuringthat languages， arts， crafts and rituals remain alive and continue to develop.。

5 Moreover， festivals are times of joy and excitement. They break the monotony ofdaily routines and give people something to look forward to. They often involve music，dancing， food， and other forms of entertainment that uplift the spirit. Being part of a festival allows individuals to express themselves， experience pleasure， and create memories that lasta lifetime.

6 Furthermore， festivals encourage creativity and innovation. They are platforms for art?ists to display their works and for new cultural expressions to emerge. Designing floats for aparade， composing music for a festival performance， or creating special dishes for a celebra?tion are all ways in which festivals stimulate artistic efforts.

7 In times of hardship， festivals can be particularly significant， providing comfort and atemporary reprieve from difficulties. They can foster hope and remind people of life＇sbeauty and the possibility of renewal and rebuilding.

8 In conclusion， we celebrate festivals to honor our beliefs， unite our communities， pre?serve our culture， find joy and excitement， encourage creativity， and offer comfort.

Reading Check

1. What is primarily tied to the celebration of festivals？

A. Political campaigns.

B. Scientific achievements.

C. Religious or cultural significance.

D. Personal events like birthdays or anniversaries.

2. How do festivals contribute to social cohesion？

A. By allowing people from different backgrounds to share an experience.

B. By enforcing laws and regulations.

C. By providing economic benefits for the community.

D. By showcasing technological advancements.

3. What does the underlined word“transmission”in paragraph 4 mean？

A. Change. B. Innovation. C. Spread. D. Search.

4. Which of the following best describes the atmosphere most festivals aim to create？

A. An atmosphere of productivity and focus.

B. An atmosphere of joy， excitement and entertainment.

C. An atmosphere of relaxation and solitude.

D. An atmosphere of competition and victory.

Language Study

Ⅰ. 日積月累

vital adj.至关重要的

significance n. 意义；重要性

myth n. 神话

custom n. 习俗

cohesion n. 凝聚力

patriotism n. 爱国主义

preservation n. 保护；保存

entertainment n. 娱乐

creativity n. 创意

innovation n. 创新

stimulate v. 促进；激发

Ⅱ. 语法填空

Festivals play 1. ________ key role in culture and society， celebrating for reasonsconnected to our history， beliefs 2. ________ community life. They often hold religious or3. ________ （culture） importance， commemorating special events， heroes or seasons. These4. ________ （event） help people from various backgrounds come together， promoting unityand a sense of 5. ________ （belong）. Festivals preserve and pass on old traditions，6. ________ （keep） our arts， languages and customs alive for the next generation. Theybreak the routine， bringing joy， entertainment and a chance for people 7. ________（express） themselves. Festivals feature music， dance and food， creating happy memories.They also inspire 8. ________ （create）， giving performers and artists a chance to showcasetheir talents and start new cultural trends. Activities like designing parade floats or comingup with special recipes 9. ________ （be） examples of this creative spirit. During hardtimes， festivals provide comfort and a break from trouble， cultivating hope and the potentialfor a fresh start. 10. ________ short， we celebrate festivals to honor our roots， unite，preserve culture， enjoy life， spark creativity and find comfort.

主题应用·语库构建

Ⅰ. 主题词汇

lantern 灯笼；提灯

carnival 狂欢节；嘉年华

costume（某地或某历史时期的）服装；戏装

march 行进；前进；示威游行

congratulation 祝贺；恭喜

congratulate 向（某人）道贺；（为成就或成功）感到自豪

riddle 谜语；神秘事件

ceremony 典礼；仪式

samba 桑巴舞；桑巴舞曲

make?up 化妆品；性格；构成方式

origin 起源；起因；出身

religion 宗教；宗教信仰

charm 魅力；迷人的特征；咒语

joy 高兴；喜悦

gratitude 感激之情；感谢

grateful 感激的；表示感谢的

harvest 收获季节；收获；收成

agriculture 农业；农艺

gather 聚集；集合

feature 特色；特征；特点

decorate 装饰；装潢

firecracker 鞭炮；爆竹

significant 有重大意义的；显著的

atmosphere 气氛；氛围；（围绕地球的）大气

lunar 阴历的；月球的；月亮的

eve 前夕；前一天

Ⅱ. 主题短语

dress （sb） up 乔装打扮；装扮

after all 毕竟

range from...to... 从……到……的范围

fade away 逐渐消失；（身体）变得虚弱

in spite of 不管；尽管

take advantage of 利用；欺骗；占……的便宜

the media 大众传播媒介

have sth in common（兴趣、想法等方面）相同；有相同的特征

mashed potatoes 土豆泥

roast turkey 烤火鸡

to be frank 坦白说；坦率地说

go off 爆炸；开火；离开

set off 出发；动身；启程

traditional costumes 传统服饰

attend the ceremony 参加仪式

visit a lantern fair 参观灯会

guess riddles 猜谜语

give performances 进行演出

be on holiday/vacation 在度假

in memory of/in honor of 为纪念……

exchange gifts 交换礼物

family reunion 家庭团聚

celebrate the festival 庆祝节日

on special occasions 在特殊场合

have fun/have a good time 玩得开心

look forward to 盼望

fall on 适逢

add to 增添；增加

a wide range of 各种各样的

enjoy great popularity 广受欢迎

Ⅲ. 主题美句

1. As the full moon casts its silveryglow across the sky， families gather tocelebrate the Mid?Autumn Festival，sharing mooncakes and stories of Change.当满月在空中撒下银光时，家家户户团聚一堂庆祝中秋节，分享月饼，讲述嫦娥的故事。

2. With the arrival of the Spring Festi?val， homes are adorned with red lanternsand couplets， symbolizing good fortune andhappiness for the coming Lunar New Year.隨着春节的到来，家家户户都挂上红灯笼，贴上对联，象征着来年的好运和幸福。

3. The Dragon Boat Festival sees therhythmic beat of drums as teams ferventlypaddle their boats. 端午节，随着鼓声的节奏，参赛队伍拼命划着龙舟。

4. During the Qingming Festival，people show their respect for the past bytending to the graves of their ancestors. 清明节期间，人们通过清扫祖墓来向先辈表示敬意。

5. Lanterns of all shapes and sizes il?luminate the night as families enjoy the lan?terns together on the night of the LanternFestival， marking the end of Chinese NewYear celebrations. 元宵节晚上，形状各异、大小不一的灯笼点亮了夜空，家人们一起赏灯，这标志着中国春节庆祝活动的结束。

6. As the Winter Solstice arrives，families in China warm themselves withhearty bowls of tangyuan， signifying unityand prosperity. 冬至到来之时，中国的家家户户都会品尝热腾腾的、寓意着团圆和繁荣的汤圆来暖身。

7. Childrens eyes twinkle with de?light as they receive red envelopes， a cher?ished tradition of the Lunar New Year rep?resenting good luck and wishes. 当孩子们收到红包时，他们的眼中闪烁着喜悦的光芒，这是农历新年的一个珍贵传统，代表着好运和美好的祝愿。

8. People cheer joyfully at the strokeof midnight on Chinese New Years Eve. 在中国除夕午夜的钟声响起时，人们高兴地欢呼着。

9. As the joyous tunes of the Mid?Autumn Festival resonate， everyone in?dulges in the sweet flavors of mooncakes，each bite representing the sweetness of lifeand the fullness of the harvest. 当中秋节欢快的旋律响起时，每个人都沉浸在月饼的甜美味道中，每一口都代表着生活的甜蜜和丰收的圆满。

10. Holidays serve as anchors in theswift current of time， grounding us throughshared rituals and celebrations that con?nect us to our past， reinforce our culturalidentity. 节日在时间的迅速流逝中充当着锚点，通过共同的仪式和庆祝活动让我们扎根，将我们与过去联系起来，加强我们的文化认同。

Ⅳ. 主题写作

你校将开展主题为“My favourite tra?ditional Chinese festival”的演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿。内容包括：

1. 最喜欢的节日；

2. 节日简介；

3. 给出理由。

注意：

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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Ⅴ. 主題测评

见P60～P72“节日与庆祝”内容。