《2025年情景导学高中英语必修第二册外研版》

Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is an American festival. It is usually celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a time for a special dinner among family and friends. People make short speeches and give thanks for their food.
People have celebrated Thanksgiving since the first pioneers from England arrived in America by ship in the 17th century. While they were crossing the Atlantic Ocean, many people died, and after they landed, their first winter was worse than any English winter. The local people, the Native Americans, taught the pioneers how to grow corn. The following year they celebrated together by eating a dinner of the new food.
People still celebrate Thanksgiving today with a traditional dinner. The kitchen is always the most crowded room in their house because they all help prepare the food. They lay the table, and then before dinner, the father gives thanks for the food, so they remember why they celebrate the festival. They usually eat too much, because it is only once a year! They often talk a lot and tell stories after dinner as well. When it is all over, everyone helps wash the dishes.
Thanksgiving is a very busy time for travel when family and friends come together to celebrate. During the festival, there are plenty of other things to see and do. People who live in New York City go to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Parade goes along several streets and finishes at the famous Macy’s store. Thanksgiving is the start of the Christmas season, and people start shopping for presents. Football is also important at Thanksgiving, with many teams playing games. Many Americans usually watch the games on television and enjoy themselves very much.
阅读完以上段落,让我们一起来讨论以下问题吧！
1. What is the origin of Thanksgiving according to the passage?
2. How do Americans usually celebrate Thanksgiving today?
致同学：
每逢感恩节,美国人都会与家人、朋友欢聚一堂,一起享受丰盛的晚餐。中国同样也有众多极具文化特色的传统节日,它们有着特定的意义和内涵。作为新时代的青少年,我们要增强国家认同感和社会责任感,并传承和弘扬中华优秀传统文化。

答案： 1. The origin of Thanksgiving:
People have celebrated Thanksgiving since the first pioneers from England arrived in America by ship in the 17th century. While crossing the Atlantic Ocean, many died. After landing, their first winter was harsh. The Native Americans taught them to grow corn. The following year, they celebrated together with a dinner of the new food.
2. How Americans usually celebrate Thanksgiving today:
Have a traditional dinner with family and friends.
The father gives thanks for the food before dinner.
Often eat too much and talk or tell stories after dinner.
Everyone helps wash the dishes.
Travel to reunite with family and friends.
Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Start Christmas shopping.
Watch football games on television.