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Unit 4 History and Traditions
Reading for Writing
Let's enjoy our trip to Ireland!
Q:How much do you know about Ireland?
Irish&English
Euro
70, 273 k㎡
4.609 million
Step 1. Lead in
Warming Up : Enjoy a video about Ireland
←National flag
←Dublin Castle
The Cliffs of Mopher →
(莫赫悬崖)
St. Patrick’s Cathedral →
(圣帕特里克教堂)
Step 2. Pre-reading
Ireland has an incredible(不可思议的) history and connection(联系) to music. The Emerald Isle is known for her singers and songwriters.
Something about Ireland
What do you know about the band?
Task1: Read and choose the correct answer.
Step 3. While-reading
(1) What is the text mainly about?
A.Ireland's beautiful countryside.
B.The beautiful scenery and traditions of the Ireland.
C.Irish great writers and poets.
D.Ireland's folk music and dancing.
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(2) What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?
A.Its long history.
B.Its great literature.
C.Its different senses.
D.Its true feast.
(3) The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” is .
A.pleasing to the eyes
B.exciting to the ears
C.pleasing to the mouths
D.exciting to the noses.
(4) Where can you enjoy Irish strong traditions?
A.In the library.
B.In a village pub.
C.By the sea.
D.On the coast.
(5) What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures?
A.Dance with the natives.
B.Drink a glass of wine or a local beer in a village pub.
C.Sing a song with the natives.
D.Enjoy some traditional music
Task2: Read the text carefully and answer the questions.
1.What is the meaning of "breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song"?
2.What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and
customs?
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.
By travelling to different places and using all your senses to experience everything and by interacting with local people.
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