内容正文:
Describe a place with distinctive cultural identity
Unit 3 Reading for Writing
1. Where is it? 2. And how do you know?
San Francisco
New York City
Chicago
Honolulu
Los Angeles
Boston
Seattle
Philadelphia
A. A piece of news.
B. A popular science article.
C. An introduction to a place.
D. An introduction to a person.
1. What kind of passage is it?
Welcome to Chinatown!
2. Where is the biggest and oldest Chinatown in America?
In San Francisco.
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_________
to San Francisco Chinatown
Introduction
________ ____________ of the Chinatown
More
information
___________ of Chinatown
Importance
Introduction
Body
Summary
The Chinatown in San Francisco is the biggest in America, and also the oldest. It is a very popular tourist draw that receives more visitors each year than even the Golden Gate Bridge. The climate is mild all year round, meaning it is always a good time to visit.
Para 1:
Location
Features
Climate
General introduction to San Francisco Chinatown
Historically, Chinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush period. What started as a residential area for Chinese immigrants then turned into a center for Chinese culture. The majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese, many of whom do not speak English fluently. This allows visitors to experience a real taste of China.
Para 2:
Detailed information of San Francisco Chinatown
History
People
Language
Para 3:
Detailed information of San Francisco Chinatown
Most of Chinatown was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake, but the city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture. Traditionally, visitors enter Chinatown through the legendary Dragon Gate, which was built using materials donated from China. Other famous sites include the Tin How Temple and Bank of Canton, to name but a few. Visitors can also spend hours just exploring the interesting sights, smells, and sounds of China. Portsmouth Square is a