大学基础英语教程 5

Unit6FestivalsandCelebrations

LanguagePointsWordsandPhrasesTograspthewordsandphrasesrelevanttofestivalsandcelebrations.WordBuildingTograspthewordformationwiththesuffix“-fy”.GrammarTograspthebasicknowledgeofpastparticiple.SkillsReadingSkillTodistinguishbetweenargumentsandevidences.WritingSkillTowriteeffectivesentences.LiteracyTorecognizethediversityandrichnessofworldculturesreflectedinvariousfestivals.ToappreciatetherichnessofChinesetraditionalfestivalsandcultivateculturalconfidence.TorespectculturaldiversityandintroduceChinesetraditionalfestivalstotheworldwithpride.PartOneWarm-up(1)HowlongisthehistoryoftheLanternFestivalinChina?

A.Morethan1,000years.

B.Morethan2,000years.

C.About500years.

D.Lessthan1,500years.(2)Whatdoesnaomeaninnaoyuanxiao?

A.Decorate.

B.Celebrate.

C.Illuminate.

D.Gather.(3)WhichofthefollowingisNOTatypeoflanternmentioned?

A.Palacelanterns.

B.Dragonlanterns.

C.Bamboolanterns.

D.Rotatinglanterns.1.WatchthevideoabouttheLanternFestivalandchoosethebestanswerforeachquestion.PartOneWarm-up(4)Whatistheadditionalallureoflanternsmentionedinthevideo?

A.Lanternparades.

B.Lanternriddles.

C.Lanternsales.

D.Lanternpainting.(5)WhatfoodisessentialfortheLanternFestival,asmentioned?

A.Mooncakes.

B.Dumplings.

C.Yuanxiao.

D.Zongzi.1.WatchthevideoabouttheLanternFestivalandchoosethebestanswerforeachquestion.PartOneWarm-upScript:DiscovertheCharmsofLanternFestivalwithYuanxiSpringFestivalhasjustpassed.Withthefirstfullmoonofthenewyearcomesthe15thdayoftheChinesecalendar,LanternFestival.ItmarksajoyfulendtotheChineseNewYearcelebrations.WithahistoryspanningmorethantwomillenniainChina,thisdayisknownbymanynames:LanternFestival,ShangyuanFestival,YuanXi,YuanYe,andFestivalofLanterns….ThefifteenthdayoftheChinesecalendariswhenweNaoyuanxiao.Naomeanscelebrate,andperfectlycapturesthejoyfulessenceofthisholiday.Thereisthespectacleof“thefierytreesandsilverflowersblend”,andtheromanceof“inthecrowdonceandagain,Ilookforhiminvain”.ThesesplendidlanternsadornthefestiveatmosphereoftheChineseNewYear,illuminatingnotonlyasourceoflight,butalsotheprofoundnessofculture.Palacelanterns,dragonlanterns,rotatinglanterns,lotuslanterns….Eachisapieceofculturalheritage.Beneaththelanterns,isthededicationofgenerationstopreservingandpassingontraditionalculture.PartOneWarm-upSteppingintotheshiftingplayoflightandshadowfeelsliketravellingthroughtime,reminiscentofathousand-yeardream.Theshimmeringlightsilluminatethesmileoffamilies,mirroringtheiraspirationsforprosperity,joy,andtranquility.Later,thevibrantlanternshavegainedanadditionalallure:lanternriddles,everycharacterandriddleimbuedwiththewisdomandcharmofChineseculture.“ComeguesswhoIam.Idonalaurelwreath,drapedinsilvergauze,accompanyingyoueverynight.”“Youarethemoon!”“Welldone,yougotitright!”LanternFestivalisatimeforprayersandblessings.“Youraspirations,Ishallcarrytofarofflands.”Lanternsdriftawaywiththeflowingwater,liftedbythesoftbreezeintothenightsky.Likecountlessstars,theypromiseayearofhappinessandjoy.Thelanternlightsshinealongsidethefullmoon.Underthegentleglow,peoplemakewishesforpeaceandabundance.Lanternfestivalisalsoagrandshowcaseoffolkculture.Theartofdatiehua(strikingironflower),acenturies-oldfolkcraft,stemsfromtheancientiron-smeltingheritage.Whenmoltenironat1600degreesmeetsthecoldair,itburstsinstantlyintodazzlingironflowers.Whatavividdisplayoftheingenuityandbraveryoftheworkers!PartOneWarm-upDragonandliondanceshavebeenLanternFestivaltraditionsforcenturies.Themightydragontwistsandturnswithvigor,whiletheregallionradiatesstrengthandmagnificence,expressingwishesforprosperityandharmonyforthenationanditspeople.LanternFestivalwouldn’tbecompletewithouteatingYuanxiao(glutinousriceballs)!Thetender,chewyexteriorencasesadelightful,sweetfilling.Giveitashake,eachmotionamplifiesthehappiness.“Don’tsquishmeflat!I’mthekeyfigureofthisfestival!”Boilthemgently,andwatchasdreamsascendwiththevapor.Thesepetite,sugaryorbsembodywholeness,connectionandtheblessingofgoodfortune.Yuanmeansbeginning;xiaomeansthefallingofnight.“Thefirstfullmoonoftheyear”,itsbeautifulnamecarriesprofoundblessingsandwishes.Andallwishesmergeintosmilesofhappiness.Thefullmoonglowsinthesky,shimmeringsilverlightannouncingthearrivalofspring’sdelight.Thelanternshadowssparkleontheground,theirbrilliancereflectingblessingsofreunionandharmony.Atthismoment,heavenandEarthcometogethertoadmirethesameluminousfullmoon.PartOneWarm-up2.Watchthevideoagainandanswerthefollowingquestionsbasedontheinformationprovided.(1)OnwhichdayoftheChinesecalendardoestheLanternFestivalfall?(2)WhataresomeothernamesfortheLanternFestivalmentionedinthevideo?

(3)Whatistheoriginofthefolkcraftdatiehua(iron-beatingflowershow)?(4)Whatwishesdodragonandliondancesexpressforthenationanditspeople?(5)Whatdotheyuanxiao(glutinousriceballs)embody,asstatedinthevideo?Itfallsonthe15thdayoftheChinesecalendar.SomeothernamesareShangyuanFestival,YuanXi,YuanYe,andFestivalofLanterns.Itstemsfromtheancientiron-smeltingheritage.Answer:Theyexpresswishesforprosperityandharmonyforthenationanditspeople.Answer:Theyembodywholeness,connection,andtheblessingofgoodfortune.PartOneWarm-up(1)WithahistoryspanningmorethantwomillenniainChina,thisdayisknownbymanynames...

A.creating

B.lastingthrough(aperiodoftime)

C.starting

D.ending(2)ThefifteenthdayoftheChinesecalendariswhenwenaoyuanxiao.

A.atypeoftraditionallantern

B.akindofsweetfoodeatenduringthefestival

C.afolkdanceperformedontheday

D.celebratingtheLanternFestival(wherenaomeans“celebrate”)(3)Later,thevibrantlanternshavegainedanadditionalallure:lanternriddles,everycharacterandriddleimbuedwiththewisdomandcharmofChineseculture.

A.separatedfrom B.filledwith(aquality)

C.hiddenby

D.freefrom3.Choosethebestmeaningforeachunderlinedwordorphrase.PartOneWarm-up(4)Theartofdatiehua,acenturies-oldfolkcraft,stemsfromtheancientiron-smeltingheritage.

A.afolkcraftwheremoltenironburstsintodazzlingflowerswhenmeetingcoldair

B.atypeoflanternriddlewithdifficultanswers

C.aspecialwaytomakeyuanxiao(glutinousriceballs)

D.asongsungduringlanterndisplays(5)Boilthemgently,andwatchasdreamsascendwiththevapor.

A.disappearsuddenly

B.cooldownslowly

C.riseupward

D.breakintopieces3.Choosethebestmeaningforeachunderlinedwordorphrase.PartTwoIntensiveReadingTextATheCulturalSignificanceofTraditionalFestivals❶Festivalsareanessentialpartofeveryculture,offeringatimeforpeopletocelebratetraditionsandcreatelastingmemories.Theyprovideawindowintotheuniquecustomsandbeliefsofcommunitiesaroundtheworld.Inthistext,wewillexploretheculturalsignificanceoftraditionalfestivals.❷Manyfestivalsarerootedinhonoringheritage.Forexample,theChineseNewYear,orSpringFestival,isatimeforfamiliestogatherandcelebratethenewyear.Traditionslikehangingredlanternsandgivingredenvelopesfilledwithmoneysymbolizegoodluck.Similarly,India’sDiwalicelebratesthevictoryoflightoverdarkness.Familieslightcandles,illuminatetheirhomeswithlamps,andsetofffireworks.Itisatimeforreflection,renewal,andunity.传统节日的文化意义节日是每种文化的重要组成部分，它们为人们提供了一个庆祝传统、创造永恒记忆的时刻。节日是了解世界各地不同群体独特习俗和信仰的窗口。本文将探讨传统节日的文化意义。许多节日都源于对传统的尊崇。例如，中国的新年，也就是春节，是家人团聚、共迎新年的时刻。挂红灯笼、发红包等传统习俗象征着好运。同样，印度的排灯节庆祝光明战胜黑暗：家家户户点燃蜡烛，用灯火照亮房屋，并燃放烟花。这是一个反思、新生与团结的时刻。PartTwoIntensiveReadingPartTwoIntensiveReading❸Traditionalfestivalsalsostrengthensocialbonds.TheCarnivalinRiodeJaneiro,Brazil,isaperfectexample.Peoplefromallwalksoflifecometogethertocelebratethepre-Lentenseasonwithmusic,dancing,andvibrantcostumes.TheCarnivalfostersasenseofcamaraderieandcommunityspirit,allowingpeopletoletlooseandenjoythemselves.❹Festivalsarealsoaplatformforcreativityandartisticexpression.TheVeniceCarnivalinItalyshowcaseselaboratecostumes,maskedballs,andcolorfulparades.Itisatimeforpeopletoexpressthemselvescreativelyandsharetheirtalentswiththeworld.传统节日还能增进社会联系。巴西里约热内卢的狂欢节便是绝佳范例。各行各业的人们欢聚一堂，用音乐、舞蹈和绚丽的服饰庆祝大斋节前的日子。狂欢节培养了人们的友情和社区精神，让人们可以尽情放松、享受欢乐。节日也是创造力和艺术表达的平台。意大利的威尼斯狂欢节以精致的服饰、假面舞会和多彩的游行为特色，在这个时候，人们可以创造性地表达自我，向世界展示自己的才华。PartTwoIntensiveReadingPartTwoIntensiveReading❺Moreover,manyfestivalsservereligiousorspiritualpurposes.Theyoftenalignwithnaturalcyclesorseasonalchanges,offeringachancetoconnectwiththedivine.TheHolifestivalinIndia,forexample,celebratesthearrivalofspringandthetriumphofgoodoverevil.Peoplegathertothrowbrightlycoloredpowdersateachotherinajoyfulcelebrationoflifeandrenewal.Itisatimeforunityandspirituality,remindingusoftheinherentdivinitywithinusall.❻Inconclusion,traditionalfestivalsholdimmenseculturalsignificance.Theyhonorheritage,strengthensocialbonds,expresscreativity,andconnectpeoplewiththedivine.Fromthelantern-litstreetsofBeijingtothemaskedballsofVenice,festivalsbringpeopletogetherinjoyandunity.Theyofferaglimpseintotherichtapestryofculturesthatmakeupourworld.Attendingatraditionalfestivalcanbeawonderfulopportunitytodiscovernewtraditionsandexperiences.(372words)此外，许多节日具有宗教或精神意义，它们通常与自然周期或季节变换相呼应，让人与神明产生连结。例如，印度的洒红节庆祝春天的到来以及善良战胜邪恶；人们聚在一起互相泼洒五彩粉末，在欢乐中赞颂生命与重生。这是一个团结与灵性的时刻，提醒我们所有人内心都有固有的神性。总之，传统节日具有极其重要的文化意义。它们尊崇传统、增进社会联系、展现创造力，并让人们与神灵相通。从北京灯笼照亮的街道到威尼斯的假面舞会，节日让人们在欢乐与团结中相聚，让我们得以一窥构成这个世界的丰富文化画卷。亲身参与一次传统节日，将是发现新习俗与新体验的绝佳机会。PartTwoIntensiveReadingPartTwoIntensiveReadingVocabularysignificance/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/n.重要性；意义；显著性unique/juˈniːk/adj.独特的；唯一的；罕见的community/kəˈmjuːnəti/n.社区；群体；团体；社会；共同体symbolize/ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/v.象征；代表illuminate/ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/v.照亮；阐明；使灿烂reflection/rɪˈflekʃn/n.反思；思考；反射；映像renewal/rɪˈnjuːəl/n.更新；复兴；恢复；重新开始unity/ˈjuːnəti/n.团结；统一；一致；整体性bond/bɒnd/n.纽带；联系；债券；结合carnival/ˈkɑːnɪvl/n.狂欢节；嘉年华；喜庆活动WordstoKnowPartTwoIntensiveReadingVocabularyvibrant/ˈvaɪbrənt/adj.充满活力的；鲜艳的；活跃的costume/ˈkɒstjuːm/n.服装；戏服；服饰camaraderie/ˌkæməˈrɑːdəri/n.同志情谊；友情；亲密关系creativity/ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/n.创造力；创造性elaborate/ɪˈlæbərət/adj.精心制作的；详尽的masked/mɑːskt/adj.戴面具的；隐蔽的；伪装的divine/dɪˈvaɪn/n.神；上帝triumph/ˈtraɪʌmf/n.胜利；成功；喜悦inherent/ɪnˈherənt/adj.固有的；内在的；生来就有的divinity/dɪˈvɪnəti/n.神性；神圣；神；女神immense/ɪˈmens/adj.巨大的；极大的；浩瀚的glimpse/ɡlɪmps/n.一瞥；短暂的感受WordstoKnowPartTwoIntensiveReadingVocabularyberootedin源于；植根于；基于setoff燃放；出发；引起cometogether聚集；团结；齐心协力letloose放纵；释放；尽情发泄throwat向……扔去；朝……投去aglimpseinto对……的一瞥；对……的初步了解PhrasestoKnowPartTwoIntensiveReadingNotes1.Festivalsareanessentialpartofeveryculture,offeringatimeforpeopletocelebratetraditionsandcreatelastingmemories.(Para.1)译文节日是每种文化的重要组成部分，为人们提供了一个庆祝传统和创造持久回忆的时刻。讲解“Festivalsareanessentialpartofeveryculture”是主句，其中“anessentialpartof”是固定搭配，表示“……的一个重要部分”，强调节日在文化中的重要地位。“offeringatimeforpeopletocelebratetraditionsandcreatelastingmemories”是现在分词短语作状语，说明节日的作用，其中“offering”表示“提供”，“atimeforpeopleto...”表示“一个供人们……的时刻”，“celebratetraditionsandcreatelastingmemories”是并列的动词不定式短语，说明人们在节日中所做的事情。PartTwoIntensiveReadingNotes2.Traditionalfestivalsalsostrengthensocialbonds.(Para.3)译文传统节日还能增进社会联系。讲解“strengthensocialbonds”中的“bonds”为复数，突出多重人际关系的紧密度。字面翻译“强化社会纽带”，此处译为“增进社会联系”；副词“also”承上启下，提示文章结构由“历史意义”过渡到“社会意义”。PartTwoIntensiveReadingNotes3.Festivalsarealsoaplatformforcreativityandartisticexpression.(Para.4)译文节日也是创造力和艺术表达的平台。讲解“aplatformfor”是固定搭配，表示“……的平台”，“creativityandartisticexpression”是并列的名词短语，表示“创造力和艺术表达”，说明节日为人们提供了展示创造力和艺术才能的机会。PartTwoIntensiveReadingNotes4....manyfestivalsservereligiousorspiritualpurposes.(Para.5)译文许多节日都有宗教或精神意义。讲解“serve”是动词，表示“有……的作用，为……服务”，“religiousorspiritualpurposes”表示“宗教或精神上的目的（意义）”，强调节日在宗教和精神方面的重要性。PartTwoIntensiveReadingLanguagePointWordBuildingPartTwoIntensiveReadingLanguagePointWordBuildingExercisesFillintheblankswiththewordsgiveninbrackets.Changetheformwherenecessary.(1)Thenewsoftwareautomatically___________(simplify)complexdataintoeasy-to-readcharts.(2)Afterboiling,thecampers___________(purify)theriverwaterbeforedrinkingit.(3)Thelibrariancarefully___________(classify)thenewbooksbysubjectandreadinglevel.(4)She___________(justify)herabsencebyshowingthedoctor’snotetotheteacher.(5)Yearsofprofessionaltraininghelpedher___________(qualify)forthetoppositioninthecompany.(6)Scientistsareworkingto___________(identify)thenewvirus.simplifiespurifiedclassifiedjustifiedqualifyidentifyPartTwoIntensiveReadingExercisesforTextATextSummaryChoosethebestwordforeachblankfromthelistgiveninthebox.A.prosperityB.creativityC.strengthenD.divineE.memoriesF.symbolizeG.rootedH.platformI.unityJ.elaborateK.reflectionL.illuminateM.costumesN.seasonalO.heritage

Thearticleexplorestheculturalsignificanceoftraditionalfestivals.Festivalsare(1)_____________inhistoryandaimtohonorcultural(2)_____________.Customssuchasredlanternsandredenvelopes(3)_____________goodluck,whileDiwalilightscelebratethevictoryoflight.EventslikeRio’sCarnival(4)_____________socialbondsthroughmusicanddance.VeniceCarnivalprovidesa(5)_____________forartistic(6)_____________,withelaboratecostumesandparades.Manyfestivalsaretiedto(7)_____________changesorreligiousbeliefs,offeringachancetoconnectwiththe(8)_____________.Holi,forexample,fosters(9)_____________andcreateslasting(10)_____________ofjoyandrenewal.rootedheritagesymbolizestrengthenplatformcreativityseasonaldivineunitymemoriesPartTwoIntensiveReadingExercisesforTextAReadingComprehension1.Readthepassagecarefullyanddecidewhetherthefollowingstatementsaretrue(T),false(F),ornotgiven(NG).(1)Traditionalfestivalsareanimportantpartofeveryculture,providingawaytocelebratetraditionsandcreatelastingmemories.(2)TheChineseNewYeartraditionsincludelightingcandlesandsettingofffireworks.(3)Brazil’sCarnivaltakesplacebeforetheLentenseason.(4)TheVeniceCarnivalisfamousforitsreligiousceremoniesandspiritualrituals.(5)Manyfestivalsarerelatedtonaturalcyclesorseasonalchanges.(6)HoliinIndiacelebratesthevictoryoflightoverdarkness.(7)Attendingatraditionalfestivalcanhelppeoplediscovernewtraditions.(8)Thepassagementionsmorethanfivetraditionalfestivalsaroundtheworld.(

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)TFTFTFTFPartTwoIntensiveReadingExercisesforTextAReadingComprehension2.Readthepassageagainandchoosethebestanswerforeachquestion.(1)Whatisthemainideaofthepassage?

A.Tointroducethehistoryofspecifictraditionalfestivals.

B.Toexplaintheculturalsignificanceoftraditionalfestivals.

C.TocomparedifferentfestivalsinEasternandWesterncountries.

D.Todiscusshowtocelebratetraditionalfestivalsproperly.(2)Whichfestivalisassociatedwiththesymbolofgoodluckthroughredenvelopes?

A.DiwaliinIndia.

B.TheChineseNewYear.

C.Brazil’sCarnival.

D.TheVeniceCarnival.PartTwoIntensiveReadingExercisesforTextAReadingComprehension2.Readthepassageagainandchoosethebestanswerforeachquestion.(3)WhatisthepurposeofBrazil’sCarnivalaccordingtothepassage?

A.Tohonorreligiousbeliefsandspiritualvalues.

B.Toshowcasecreativecostumesandartistictalents.

C.Tobringpeopletogetherandstrengthencommunityspirit.

D.Tocelebratethearrivalofspringandrenewal.(4)WhyarefestivalslikeHoliconsideredtohavespiritualsignificance?

A.Theyinvolvelightingcandlesandlampstosymbolizelight.

B.Theyalignwithnaturalcyclesandconnectpeopletothedivine.

C.Theyrequirepeopletoreflectontheirpastmistakesandrenewthemselves.

D.Theyarecelebratedwithfamilygatheringsandtraditionalrituals.PartTwoIntensiveReadingExercisesforTextAReadingComprehension2.Readthepassageagainandchoosethebestanswerforeachquestion.(5)Whatdoesthepassagesuggestaboutattendingtraditionalfestivals?

A.Itcanofferopportunitiestoexperiencenewtraditions.

B.Itisawaytoavoidlearningaboutothercultures.

C.Itisonlymeaningfulforpeoplefromthesameculturalbackground.

D.Itrequirespriorknowledgeofthefestival’shistory.PartTwoIntensiveReadingExercisesforTextAWordsandPhrases1.Completethesentenceswiththewordsgivenbelow.Changetheformwherenecessary.(1)DuringtheSpringFestival,families___________toenjoyreuniondinnersandexchangegoodwishes.(2)Redlanternsandredenvelopes___________goodluckinChineseNewYearcelebrations.(3)Diwali,thefestivaloflights,isatimefor___________onthepastandlookingforwardtoabrightfuture.(4)TheCarnivalinRiodeJaneiroisalivelyeventwherepeople___________withmusic,dancing,andcolorfulcostumes.(5)Traditionalfestivalsplayanimportantroleinpreservingcultural___________andpassingthemdowntofuturegenerations.celebratetraditiongathersymbolizereflectunityrenewalcreativitysignificanceopportunitygathersymbolizereflectingcelebratetraditionsPartTwoIntensiveReadingExercisesforTextAWordsandPhrases1.Completethesentenceswiththewordsgivenbelow.Changetheformwherenecessary.(6)Thearrivalofspringbringsasenseof___________tothegarden,withbudsburstingandflowersstartingtobloom.(7)TheVeniceCarnivalshowcasespeople’s___________throughelaboratemasksandcreativeparades.(8)Attendingaforeignfestivalcanbeawonderful___________tolearnaboutdifferentcultures.(9)The___________oftraditionalfestivalsliesintheirabilitytoconnectpeopleandstrengthencommunitybonds.(10)Thesuccessoftheteamprojectreliedheavilyonthe___________ofallmembers,whoworkedtogetherseamlesslydespitetheirdifferentbackgroundsandskills.celebratetraditiongathersymbolizereflectunityrenewalcreativitysignificanceopportunityrenewalcreativityopportunitysignificanceunityPartTwoIntensiveReadingExercisesforTextAWordsandPhrases2.Choosethebestphrasetocompleteeachofthefollowingsentences.(1)Manytraditionalfestivals___________ancientcustomsandbeliefsthathavebeenpasseddownforgenerations.

A.arerootedin

B.breakawayfrom

C.keepupwith

D.getridof(2)DuringDiwali,families___________theirhomeswithlampsandcandlestocelebratethevictoryoflightoverdarkness.

A.coverup

B.setup

C.lightup

D.putup(3)Peopleinsomeregions___________fireworksduringfestivalstoaddtothefestiveatmosphere.

A.setoff

B.setup

C.setout

D.setinPartTwoIntensiveReadingExercisesforTextAWordsandPhrases2.Choosethebestphrasetocompleteeachofthefollowingsentences.(4)TheCarnivalinRiodeJaneiroisatimewhenpeoplefromallbackgrounds___________toenjoymusicanddancing.

A.comeapart

B.cometogether

C.standby

D.goon(5)Festivalsprovideachanceforpeopleto___________theirculturalheritageandfeelasenseofbelonging.

A.competewith

B.differfrom

C.connectwith

D.escapefromPartTwoIntensiveReadingExercisesforTextAEnglishtoChineseTranslationTranslatethefollowingsentencesintoChinese.Payattentiontothetipsinbrackets.(1)Traditionalfestivals,whichcarrythewisdomofourancestors,inspireustohonorandinheritculturalheritage.（honor尊崇；inherit传承）(2)Theunityshowninfestivalcelebrationsteachesusthatworkingtogethercancreateaharmonioussociety.（unity团结；harmonious和谐的）承载着先辈智慧的传统节日，激励我们尊崇并传承文化遗产。节日庆典中展现的团结告诉我们，齐心协力能够构建一个和谐的社会。PartTwoIntensiveReadingExercisesforTextAEnglishtoChineseTranslationTranslatethefollowingsentencesintoChinese.Payattentiontothetipsinbrackets.(3)Celebratingfestivalswithfamilyhelpsusunderstandtheimportanceoffilialpietyandfamilybonds.（filialpiety孝道；familybonds亲情）(4)Thespiritualmeaningoffestivalsremindsustorespectnatureandliveinharmonywithit.（spiritual精神的；inharmonywith与……和谐共处）与家人共度节日，让我们体会到孝道与亲情的重要性。节日的精神内涵提醒我们要尊重自然，与自然和谐共生。PartTwoIntensiveReadingExercisesforTextAEnglishtoChineseTranslationTranslatethefollowingsentencesintoChinese.Payattentiontothetipsinbrackets.(5)Participatingintraditionalfestivalsallowsustofeelproudofourcultureandenhanceoursenseofnationalidentity.（proud自豪的；senseofnationalidentity民族认同感）参与传统节日让我们为自身文化感到自豪，增强民族认同感。PartThreeExtensiveReadingReadingSkillFocus区分论点（Argument/Thesis）与论据（Evidence）在英语议论文阅读中，准确区分论点与论据是理解作者逻辑的核心能力，如同侦探分辨线索与结论，能帮助读者快速抓住核心观点，提升批判性思维。以下是几个实用的区分技巧：一、定位论点信号词论点常出现在段落首尾，或由特定逻辑词引出，如Therefore、Inconclusion、Iarguethat、Thekeypointis等。例如，“Thegovernmentshouldbanplasticbags（论点），because（论据标志）theycausesevereoceanpollution”中，“shouldbanplasticbags”是论点，“because”后为论据。二、识别论据类型论据形式多样，包括事实数据（含数字、百分比，如“A2023studyshows80%ofseabirds...”）、专家引述（引用权威，如“Dr.SmithfromHarvardstates...”）、案例实证（具体事例，如“InJapan,aplastictaxreducedwasteby40%...”）、比喻类比（通过比较说明，如“Usingplasticislikepouringpoison...”）。例如，“Onlinelearningimproveseducationalequity（论点）.Forexample（论据标志）,ruralstudents...increasedenrollmentby25%throughMOOCplatforms（数据型论据）”。PartThreeExtensiveReadingReadingSkillFocus三、分析逻辑与概括性论点是需证明的概括性观点，论据是具体的支持信息，二者存在支持关系。若一句是对另一句的说明、举例或举证，前者为论据，后者为论点。如“Strictguncontrolsaveslives（论点）→InAustralia（案例标志），firearmdeathsdropped59%（论据）→Thisprovesregulationworks”。再如“Artplaysanimportantroleinsociety（论点）”后，“Itcaninspire...（阐述）”和“Forinstance,theMonaLisa...（举例）”均为论据。综合示例与误区以段落“UniversitiesshouldadoptAIwritingdetectors（论点）.First（论据分层），62%ofeducators...；Additionally（补充论据），Dr.Lee'sexperiments...；Therefore（结论重申）...”为例，首句为论点，“First”“Additionally”引出数据与专家证据，形成逻辑闭环。需注意：论点可能不明显，需由论据反推；存在反论据（“Somesay...but...”）；英语议论文多“先结论后证明”，与中文结构不同。PartThreeExtensiveReadingChineseNewYear2025:TraditionsandCelebrations❶ChineseNewYear,alsoknownasLunarNewYearorSpringFestival,isthemostimportantfestivalinChinaandamajoreventinsomeEastAsiancountries.ItmarksthebeginningofanewyearonthetraditionalChineselunisolarcalendar.In2025,ChineseNewYearfallsonJanuary29th.ThedatevarieseachyearbutalwaysoccursbetweenJanuary21standFebruary20th.❷Thefestivalisatimetohonordeitiesandancestorsandtocelebratewithfamilyandfriends.Regionalcustomsdiffer,butthemainthemeistobidfarewelltotheoldyearandwelcomethenewonewithluckandprosperity.❸Beforethefestival,peoplethoroughlycleantheirhomestosweepawaybadluckandprepareforgoodfortune.Redisthedominantcolor,symbolizingprosperityandenergy.Redlanterns,couplets,andNewYearpicturesadornstreetsanddoorstowardoffevilspirits.TextB2025年中国新年（春节）：传统与庆祝活动中国新年，又称农历新年或春节，是中国最重要的节日，也是部分东亚国家的重大庆典。它标志着中国传统农历中新年的开始。2025年的春节是1月29日。每年的日期虽有不同，但都在1月21日至2月20日之间。这个节日是祭拜神灵与祖先、与亲朋好友欢聚的时刻。各地风俗各异，但核心主题都是辞旧迎新，祈求好运与繁荣。节前，人们彻底打扫房屋，以“扫”走晦气、迎接福气。红色是主色调，象征兴旺与活力；红灯笼、春联、年画装饰街头门楣，用以驱邪。PartThreeExtensiveReadingPartThreeExtensiveReading❹OnNewYear’sEve,familiesgatherforareuniondinner,themostimportantmealoftheyear.Ancestorsarehonoredthroughofferingsandanextraplacesetatthetable.Redenvelopescontainingmoney,called“yasuiqian,”aregiventochildrenandseniorsforgoodluckandprotection.❺Firecrackersandfireworksareavitalpartofthecelebration,lightinguptheskyatmidnighttoscareawayevilandwelcomethenewyear.InChina,billionsoffireworksaresetoffduringthistime.❻Lionanddragondancesarealsopopular,performedtobringprosperityandgoodluck.Othertraditionsincludewearingnewclothes,stayinguplateonNewYear’sEve,andwatchingtheSpringFestivalGala.❼Celebrationslastfor16days,fromNewYear’sEvetotheLanternFestival.In2025,thepublicholidayrunsfromJanuary28thtoFebruary4th.除夕夜，家人会团聚在一起吃团圆饭（年夜饭），这是一年中最重要的一顿饭。人们通过供奉祭品来缅怀祖先。装有“压岁钱”的红包发给小孩与长辈，寓意好运与平安。鞭炮和烟花是庆祝活动的重要部分，午夜时分，烟花点亮夜空，用以驱邪迎新。在中国，此时会燃放数十亿的烟花。舞狮舞龙也很流行，人们通过这些表演祈求兴旺与好运。其他传统还包括穿新衣、守岁和看春晚。庆祝活动从除夕持续到元宵节，共16天。2025年的公共假期是1月28日至2月4日。PartThreeExtensiveReadingPartThreeExtensiveReading❽TheSpringFestivalisatimeofculturalsymbolism.Householdsrefrainfromsweepingonthefirstdaytoavoiddisturbingtheaccumulationofblessings,andporridgeisrarelyservedatbreakfast,asitsplainnessisthoughttocontrastwiththefestivespiritofabundance.❾TheoriginsofChineseNewYeararerootedinanancientlegendaboutthebeastNian,whichattackedvillagesonNewYear’sEve.Toscareitaway,peopleusedreddecorations,burnedbamboo,andworeredclothes.Thesetraditionscontinuetoday.❿ChineseNewYeariscelebratednotonlyinChinabutalsoincountrieswithsignificantChinesepopulations.Eachplacehasitsuniquewaysofcelebrating,suchasflowermarketsandstreetfairs.(410wo