Unit 4 History and Traditions Reading for writing 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第二册

UNIT 4 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS Beautiful Ireland and Its Traditions The poet is from Ireland. 威廉·巴特勒·叶芝(William Butler Yeats), 爱尔兰诗人,“爱尔兰文艺复兴运动”的领袖。 The actor is from Ireland. 丹尼尔·戴-刘易斯，爱尔兰演员，曾凭借《我的左脚》(1989年)《血色将至》(2008年)《林肯》(2013年)三获奥斯卡最佳男主角奖，是影史上第一个获得三次最佳男主角奖的演员。 The singers are from Ireland. 西城男孩(Westlife)，爱尔兰流行乐男子组合，有“欧洲男孩团体之王”之称。 Ireland has a long history of producing great writers, poets, performers, musicians, etc. Task 1: Watch a short video of Ireland and describe your first impression of the country. What can you see in the video? And what’s your feeling? What can you see in the video? ocean/sea/coast rivers/lakes hills/mountains sheep/goats cattle/cows food/drinks buildings/castles ...... What’s your feeling? beautiful excited inspired peaceful relaxed ...... 7 Ireland's beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the 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. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. 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. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that lreland 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 lrish Beef Stew. If you're lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand. Introductory