1. Unit 7 Thanksgiving Day 基础教学部 谭毅

6. Content I.What is Thanksgiving Day? II. The story of Thanksgiving Day III. Summary IV. Homework

7. I.What is Thanksgiving Day? thanks give thanks giving to sb.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

14. 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。

15. 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。

16. III. Summary 1.The story of Thanksgiving Day 2. Some words and phrases step the comparative degree not only… but also …

17. IV. Homework 1.Retell the story of the Thanksgiving Day. 2. Make a card for sb. who you want to give thanks to.