内容正文:
Diverse cultures
Period 5
(Reading for writing)
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1.To learn about the Chinatown in San Francisco
2.To learn how to describe a place
3.To appreciate diverse culture and spread Chinese culture.
Learning aims
Lead in
What do you know about the Chinatown
in San Francisco?
Video
Chinatown in San
Francisco
Pre-reading
What is the style of the text according to the title?
Welcome to Chinatown!
A. A travel journal B. A brochure
C. A description D. An advertisement
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Skimming
Read and tick the items that are mentioned.
______ location ______ climate ______ history
______ population ______ ethnic groups ______ languages
______ famous figures ______ legends/stories ______ famous food/drink
______ tourist attractions ______ businesses and industries ______ other names for the city/town
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Read the text quickly and match each paragraph with the main idea of each paragraph.
Para.1 A.The history of Chinatown.
Para.2 B.The stores in Chinatown.
Para.3 C.The food in Chinatown.
Para.4 D.The location,popularity and climate of Chinatown.
Para.5 E.The importance of Chinatown.
Para.6 F. Famous sites in Chinatown.
What you can find and do
Read carefully and fill in the table.
Careful reading
Parts Main idea Supporting details
Part Ⅰ
(Para.1) A short introduction to Chinatown in San Francisco. *Located in San Francisco.
*It is the biggest and 1. in America.
*A very popular tourist draw.
*The climate is 2. all year round.
oldest
mild
Parts Main idea Supporting details
Part Ⅱ (Paras.2-5) What you can find and do in Chinatown in San Francisco. History *Chinese immigrants settled in the area during the 3. ______________ construction and gold rush period.
*Now it’s a centre for 4. _______ culture.
*The majority of residents are still ethnic Chinese.
Rebuilding and famous constructions *Chinatown was rebuilt after 5. _________.
*Attractions:the legendary Dragon Gate,the Tin How Temple,Bank of 6. __________and Portsmouth