Why do we celebrate festivals節日的意義

李晨欣

節日是人類文化的重要組成部分，我們慶祝節日有各種各樣的原因和方式，這源自我們的歷史、信仰和社會結構。

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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.至關重要的

significance n. 意義；重要性

myth n. 神話

custom n. 習俗

cohesion n. 凝聚力

patriotism n. 愛國主義

preservation n. 保護；保存

entertainment n. 娛樂

creativity n. 創意

innovation n. 創新

stimulate v. 促進；激發

Ⅱ. 語法填空

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.

主題應用·語庫構建

Ⅰ. 主題詞匯

lantern 燈籠；提燈

carnival 狂歡節；嘉年華

costume（某地或某歷史時期的）服裝；戲裝

march 行進；前進；示威游行

congratulation 祝賀；恭喜

congratulate 向（某人）道賀；（為成就或成功）感到自豪

riddle 謎語；神秘事件

ceremony 典禮；儀式

samba 桑巴舞；桑巴舞曲

make?up 化妝品；性格；構成方式

origin 起源；起因；出身

religion 宗教；宗教信仰

charm 魅力；迷人的特征；咒語

joy 高興；喜悅

gratitude 感激之情；感謝

grateful 感激的；表示感謝的

harvest 收獲季節；收獲；收成

agriculture 農業；農藝

gather 聚集；集合

feature 特色；特征；特點

decorate 裝飾；裝潢

firecracker 鞭炮；爆竹

significant 有重大意義的；顯著的

atmosphere 氣氛；氛圍；（圍繞地球的）大氣

lunar 陰歷的；月球的；月亮的

eve 前夕；前一天

Ⅱ. 主題短語

dress （sb） up 喬裝打扮；裝扮

after all 畢竟

range from...to... 從……到……的范圍

fade away 逐漸消失；（身體）變得虛弱

in spite of 不管；盡管

take advantage of 利用；欺騙；占……的便宜

the media 大眾傳播媒介

have sth in common（興趣、想法等方面）相同；有相同的特征

mashed potatoes 土豆泥

roast turkey 烤火雞

to be frank 坦白說；坦率地說

go off 爆炸；開火；離開

set off 出發；動身；啟程

traditional costumes 傳統服飾

attend the ceremony 參加儀式

visit a lantern fair 參觀燈會

guess riddles 猜謎語

give performances 進行演出

be on holiday/vacation 在度假

in memory of/in honor of 為紀念……

exchange gifts 交換禮物

family reunion 家庭團聚

celebrate the festival 慶祝節日

on special occasions 在特殊場合

have fun/have a good time 玩得開心

look forward to 盼望

fall on 適逢

add to 增添；增加

a wide range of 各種各樣的

enjoy great popularity 廣受歡迎

Ⅲ. 主題美句

1. As the full moon casts its silveryglow across the sky， families gather tocelebrate the Mid?Autumn Festival，sharing mooncakes and stories of Change.當滿月在空中撒下銀光時，家家戶戶團聚一堂慶祝中秋節，分享月餅，講述嫦娥的故事。

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.隨著春節的到來，家家戶戶都掛上紅燈籠，貼上對聯，象征著來年的好運和幸福。

3. The Dragon Boat Festival sees therhythmic beat of drums as teams ferventlypaddle their boats. 端午節，隨著鼓聲的節奏，參賽隊伍拼命劃著龍舟。

4. During the Qingming Festival，people show their respect for the past bytending to the graves of their ancestors. 清明節期間，人們通過清掃祖墓來向先輩表示敬意。

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. 元宵節晚上，形狀各異、大小不一的燈籠點亮了夜空，家人們一起賞燈，這標志著中國春節慶祝活動的結束。

6. As the Winter Solstice arrives，families in China warm themselves withhearty bowls of tangyuan， signifying unityand prosperity. 冬至到來之時，中國的家家戶戶都會品嘗熱騰騰的、寓意著團圓和繁榮的湯圓來暖身。

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. 當孩子們收到紅包時，他們的眼中閃爍著喜悅的光芒，這是農歷新年的一個珍貴傳統，代表著好運和美好的祝愿。

8. People cheer joyfully at the strokeof midnight on Chinese New Years Eve. 在中國除夕午夜的鐘聲響起時，人們高興地歡呼著。

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. 當中秋節歡快的旋律響起時，每個人都沉浸在月餅的甜美味道中，每一口都代表著生活的甜蜜和豐收的圓滿。

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. 節日在時間的迅速流逝中充當著錨點，通過共同的儀式和慶祝活動讓我們扎根，將我們與過去聯系起來，加強我們的文化認同。

Ⅳ. 主題寫作

你校將開展主題為“My favourite tra?ditional Chinese festival”的演講比賽，請你寫一篇演講稿。內容包括：

1. 最喜歡的節日；

2. 節日簡介；

3. 給出理由。

注意：

1. 詞數80左右；

2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。

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Ⅴ. 主題測評

見P60～P72“節日與慶祝”內容。