Unit 7 Thanksgiving DayUnit 7 Thanksgiving DayUnit 7 Thanksgiving DayUnit 7 Thanksgiving Day

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Content

I.What is Thanksgiving Day?

II. The story of Thanksgiving Day

III. Summary

IV. Homework

I. What is Thanksgiving Day?

thanks give thanks

giving to sb.

In 1620, 102 pilgrims landed on Cape

Cod. When they stepped ashore in this

utterly alien world, they were totally

isolated from any outside help. And the

greater trouble was that in the

woods lived Indians.

II. The Story of Thanksgiving Day

But the vast stretches of forest gave them

a hope. In this way, the nation’s

forefather not only survived the first

severe winter, but also saw the first

harvest of crops in the next autumn.

II. The Story of Thanksgiving Day

In November of 1621, the settlers spent

three days to celebrate and show thanks

to God for a successful harvest. Their

Indian friends were also invited to

join their festival and feast.

.

II. The Story of Thanksgiving Day

Step n. 脚步，步伐step by step 一步一步v. 跨步，措施take steps to do sth. 采取措施做某事Eg. We should take steps to prevent

the spread of the flu.

我们必须采取措施防止流感 的蔓延。

The comparative degree

1. The + adj.比较级… , the + adj. 比较级 越… , 就越…

2. adj. 比较级 + and + adj. 比较级 越来越…

Eg. The more you read, the more you’ll get.

你读得越多，收获得也就越多。

III. Summary

1. The story of Thanksgiving Day

2. Some words and phrases step the comparative degree

not only… but also …

IV. Homework

1.Retell the story of the Thanksgiving Day.

2. Make a card for sb. who you want to give

thanks to.