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Unit 3 Diverse Cultures
Reading for writing
Have you ever seen these movies?
Bangkok, Thailand
New York, America
Tokyo, Japan
What do you know about Chinatowns in the USA?
San Francisco
New York City
Chicago
Honolulu
Los Angeles
Boston
Seattle
Philadelphia
Chinatown
in San Francisco
Who are the target readers?
What is the writer's purpose of writing this text?
Lead in—— Checking preview
Ⅰ. Matching
1.mild A. to put an end to an argument or disagreement/to decide
or arrange sth. friendly
2.settle B. tidy and in order;carefully done or arranged
3.suit C. not severe or strong;(of weather) not very cold,and
therefore pleasant
4.item D. to keep your feelings under control
5.contain E. one thing on a list of things to buy,do,talk about etc.
6.neat F. a set of clothes made of the same cloth,including jacket
and trousers
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Predicting
Look at the title and picture and then predict:
What kind of article is this?
2. Who are the target readers?
This is an introduction to Chinatown in San Francisco.
The target readers are visitors.
Pre-writing
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Step2: Read for details
Read the introduction to the Chinatown and find out the famous tour sites in it.
lengendary Dragon Gate 龙门
Tin How Temple 天后古庙
Portsmouth Square 花园角广场
Bank of Canton 广东银行
stores (souvenirs,Chinese herbal medicine,Chinese tea)
Tips: mark the paragraphs,
which helps you to understand the text better and get your answer more clearly and efficiently
Chinatown
Before-reading
population
location
climate
history
ethnic groups
languages
famous figures
businesses&industries
tourist attractions
famous food
Brainstorm---what aspects do you want to know about Chinatown?
1. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Something about San Francisco.
B. An introduction to the Chinatown.
C. The history of the Chinatown.
D. An introduction to the USA.
Read and choose.
While-Reading
答案: 1. B
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Reading for main idea
Read the text quickly and match the main idea of each paragraph.
The characteristic of Chinatown
The history of Chinatown
The introduction of Chinatown’s shops and products
The origin of Chinatown
The existence value of Chinatown
The famous food and drinks of Chinatown
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
Para 5
Para 6
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
Para 5
Para 6
The characteristic of Chinatown
The history of Chinatown
The introduction of Chinatown’s shops and products
The origin of Chinatown
The existence value of Chinatown
The famous food and drinks of Chinatown
Detailed information of the Chinatown
Importance of the Chinatown
Body
Summary
Beginning
How many parts can you divide the passage into?
General introduction
of the Chinatown
3. Study the organization and language features.
What information is included in the introduction? 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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1. Which Chinatown in America is worth visiting most?
2. When is the best time to visit San Francisco Chinatown? ?
3. Can you give some expressions about location?
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.
be located in/ lie in…
in the east/west/ south/ north of...…
Tip2: Use the sentence structure“Sp...is the most..., and also the most...” to describe its features.
the biggest
and also
the oldest
The climate is
mild all year round
Para 1: Location & climate
popular
Tip3: Introduce these information in the beginning of the passage.
& features
history
Underline the sentences that are used to describe the items above.
location
climate
ethnic groups
languages
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 centre 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: history&ethnic groups&language
1.Find expressions which describle a distinctive cultural place in this paragraph.
tourist attractions
famous figures
Para 3: Tourist attractions/draw&famous figures
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 also a key site, being the centre of Chinatown. It has a long and famous history, with the author Robert Louis Stevenson having spent much time writing there. These days, the square is a great place to see traditional Chinese culture in real life, such as games of Chinese chess, and people practicing tai chi.
1. What tourist draws are introduced in San Francisco Chinatown?
2. How are they well-orginised?
Traditionally,
Other famous sites include
to name but a few
also a key site
Tip3: Use this pattern to introduce tourist draws.
being the centre of
Robert Louis Stevenson
businesses and industries
famous food / drink
Para 3: Tourist attractions&famous figures
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 also a key site, being the center of Chinatown. It has a long and famous history, with the author Robert Louis Stevenson having spent much time writing there. These days, the square is a great place to see traditional Chinese culture in real life, such as games of Chinese chess, and people practicing tai chi.
2. Find expressions which describle a distinctive cultural place in this paragraph.
_______________
_______________
of San Francisco Chinatown
General introduction
______________ ______________ of the Chinatown
Detailed
information
______________ of Chinatown
Importance
3history
5languages
6tourist attractions
8businesses and industries
9famous food/drink
4ethnic groups
7famous figures
2climate
1location
Tip1: Use certain structure of the passage to introduce a place.
The stores in the Chinatown offer a unique range of souvenirs, goods, and clothing. All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine can be found, too, and there are Chinese tea stores, where visitors can taste and buy varieties of Chinese tea.
But perhaps what many tourists and San Franciscans treasure most about Chinatown is its food. There is Chinese food to suit everyone’s taste, with traditional dishes from all over China.
Para 4&5: Goods & food
1. What attracts visitors most in Chinatown?
2. Find expressions which describle a distinctive cultural place in this paragraph.
1.Why do many tourists and San Franciscans like the food most in the Chinatown?
For example,because there is Chinese food in the Chinatown which can suit everyone’s taste.
2.Why can visitors experience a real taste of China in the Chinatown?
For example,because visitors can enjoy many things with Chinese characteristics,such as famous buildings,games of Chinese chess and tai chi.Besides,visitors can find and buy Chinese goods,clothing,tea and traditional Chinese herbal medicine,let alone traditional Chinese food.
3.Read the passage carefully and find the sentence(s) to describe the best time to visit the Chinatown.
The climate is mild all year round,meaning it is always a good time to visit.
4.Read the passage carefully and find the sentence(s) to describe the importance of the Chinatowns in the American culture.
They allow visitors who have never been to China to experience traditional Chinese culture first hand.
importance/influence/welcome
location
history
tourist attractions
famous figures
famous food
be located/situated in/on/at
has/with a history of… years
make contributions to 为…作出贡献
be home to 是…的家园/乡
be rich/abundant in 盛产…
be famous/known for
other names
be known as
climate
with four distinct seasons 四季分明
be mild all year round
with a mild and pleasant climate
There are many places of interest, such as…
Para. 1
General introduction
Para. 2
Detailed information
Para. 3
Summary
While-writing
假设你是旅行社的一名导游,请根据下表内容用英语向外宾介绍海南省的基本情况。
位置 中国南方
历史 6 000多年
人口 1 000多万,有30多个民族
主要产业 水稻种植、渔业等
气候 终年温和
别称 海南岛被称作“东方夏威夷”
旅游业 旅游业发达,游客多;旅游景点多
1.位于……
2.有……的历史
3.由……组成
4.除了……外(还)
5. 谋生
6.全年
7.被称为
8.发展迅速
9.一系列
10.(朝……)前进
be located in...
with a history of
be made up of
apart from
earn a living
all year round
be claimed to be
develop rapidly
a series of
head to
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Traditionally, visitors explore Hangzhou through the West Lake which is a symbol of the city. Sudi Causeway is a key site, being the centre of the West Lake, where the great poet Sushi created a famous poem. Other famous sites include Lingyin Temple,Leifei pagoda and Xixi National Wetland Park, to name but a few. Visitors can also spend hours just exploring the interesting sights, smells, and sounds of Hangzhou.
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Hangzhou is an important part of the diverse culture of China. They allow visitors to experience unique Chinese culture and pleasant scenery.
Located in the northwest of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou is the most beautiful, and also the most prosperous city. It is a very popular tourist draw that receives more visitors each year. The climate is mild in summer and autumn, meaning it is a good time to visit.
假如你是李华,你给某英文报社的“旅游打卡圣地”栏目写一篇短文,推荐独特的历史文化名城----杭州。要点如下:
基本概况:人口约1000万; 位于浙江省北部;;春秋两季温和宜人;
已有2200多年历史(自秦设县治以来),五代吴越国和南宋王朝两代建都杭州;
景点:西湖等;
特产:丝绸等;
美食:杭帮菜如东坡肉(Dongpo pork)等;
重要性:杭州是中国多元文化的重要组成部分。
Homework
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Structure of an introduction to a place
location; size; population
An introduction
Body
Summary
history; ethnic groups;
languages; climate;
famous food / drink;
tourist attractions;
businesses and industries
importance / influence
Structure
items / information
Introduction
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举一反三
假定你是李华,得知你的英国朋友David将于下个月来中国旅游。请你给他写一封信, 推荐一个适合他旅游度 假的城市。
内容包括:
1)推荐城市
2)推荐理由
注意:
1)词数80字左右;
2) 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
1. The climate is mild all year round, meaning it is always a good time to visit.
2. What started as a residential area for Chinese immigrants then turned into a centre for Chinese culture.
3. The majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese, many of whom do not speak English fluently.
4. Traditionally, visitors enter Chinatown through the legendary Dragon Gate, which was built using materials donated from China.
5. There is Chinese food to suit everyone’s taste, with traditional dishes from all over China.
重点句子
参考范文
Dear David,
Hope this letter finds you well. Knowing that you are coming to China next month, I am writing to recommend a city to you.
Recognized as Venice in the east, Shaoxing attracts tens of thousands of tourists from home and abroad every year. A -minute drive will take you from Xiaoshan International Airport to the ancient city to explore its beauty. What will amaze you most are the ancient buildings and bridges dating back to over 3,000 years. Having a taste of local cuisine and wandering along the ancient allies will be an unforgettable experience for you.
Hopefully, my recommendation will be helpful. Wish you a pleasant journey in China!
Yours,
Li Hua
Self-assessment
Is the city introduction clear?
Does the city introduction contain all the important information?
Is the information arranged in a good order?
Does the passage have a proper beginning and conclusion?
Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors?
Polish your composition and hand it in.
Homework
Summary
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Homework
Compulsory homework:
Writing the introduction to Hangzhou;
Optional homework:
Make a short video to introduce the diverse cultures in Beijing.
Thank you!
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