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Unit 4 History and Traditions
Period 4 Reading for Writing
Lead in
There are many interest of places in the UK.
The Big Ben
The London Tower
The Thames River
Wensor Castle
...
What do you know ?
Before reading---analyze the title
Beautiful Ireland and its tradition
From the title, we can know that the article mainly tells us
__________________________________ So it may be a
__________.
about the beauty and traditions of Ireland.
narration
Emerald Isle
(绿宝石岛,爱尔兰的别称)
Q1: What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?
Its beauty and how it offers something for all the scenes.
Q2: What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures?
By stopping by a village pub and relaxing with a drink and traditional meal while listening to music and watching dancing.
While reading---Task 1
Read the text and answer the following questions.
Q3: What is the meaning of “breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song ?”
It means to not just smell but also breathe in the smell of fresh flowers early in the morning as the birds sing their first song of the new day.
Q4: What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs ?
By travelling to different places and using all your senses to experience everything and by interacting with local people.
While reading---Task 1
1. Identify and underline the paragraph’s introductory sentence and the ending sentence.
Introductory sentence: Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions.
Ending sentence: And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.
While reading---Task 2
Analyze the descriptive paragraph.
2. The paragraph talks about different senses in different places. Write the senses and places in the order that they appear.
Senses: Places:
While reading---Task 2
Anal