主题词汇 节日
中国节日：the Lantern Festival/ the Spring Festival/ the Dragon Boat Festival
春节的活动：make dumplings/ let off fireworks/ stay up late/ family parties
西方节日：Halloween/ Christmas/ Valentine's Day/ Easter
圣诞的活动：enjoy big meals/ exchange gifts/ throw parties/ put up decorations
运用：国外的人是否庆祝春节
Yes, the Spring Festival is now celebrated in many countries around the world wherever there are Chinese people. People in various countries put up decorations that feature red color which represents good luck during the Spring Festival. Also, details of the celebrations here, such as the process of making dumplings, are reported in the media over the world.
运用：中国人是否过圣诞
I would say yes, but mostly young people. It is pretty common for them to exchange gifts, but maily with their friends to wish them good luck. Also, a lot of big shopping malls like to put up decorations with a Christmas theme, just to make themselves appear more attractive. In addition to that, some businesses might even have Christmas parties in order to promote their products.
语法 原因状语从句
语法要点
1 副词+Because
perhaps/ possibly/ probably/ just/ merely/ simply/ mainly/ primarily/ mostly
2 其他的常见连词：since、as
运用
as：I think it's difficult to make a living out of farming as financial rewards are not high, particularly for small farms.
Since: Since there is more space in the countryside, people usually grow their plants there.
范例：为什么有人喜欢水边的运动
Water sports are very popular not simply because many people may feel excited after doing these fast paced activities, such as white water rafting, but also because they have other benefits. Since water sports are done outdoors and usually by the sea or the lake, they can help you get closed to nature, and recharge your batteries.
语法 现代完成时
语法要点
现在完成时表示：
1 动作或状态从过去持续到现在
2 过去发生的动作或状态对现在造成的影响
表示频率的副词通常放在has/have和done之间
范例：是否喜欢绘画，原因是什么
Yes, I really enjoy both painting and drawing. It's a great way not only to relax but also to get creative. I have always drawn and painted since I was young, and it has been a really absorbing hobby of mine. In fact, it is my main pastime and I have never stopped painting even for a week.