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Unit 4 History and Traditions
Reading for Writing
Music
Ireland
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Where are they from?
the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
capital city
Enjoy a video about the landscape in Ireland and answer the questions:
What can you see in the video?
What’s your feeling?
birds,
ocean,
islands,
cliffs,
castles,
forest,
boat,
beautiful,
Are you eager to visit Ireland?
church,
music, …….
fascinating
grassland,
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Beautiful Ireland and its traditions
From the title, we can guess the article mainly talks about the
and of Ireland.
beautiful landscape
traditions
Reading for structure
Introduction
Ending(suggestion)
Body(senses)
sight
smell
taste
hearing
touch
What are the five senses?
The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.
Reading for Details – Sentence 4
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And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.
Reading for Details – Sentence 5
On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.
Reading for Details – Sentence 6
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With this all beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing and dining.To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew.
Reading for Details – Sentence 7,8,9
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The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.
2. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds