内容正文:
UNIT 3
Diverse Cultures
Reading for Writing
人教版2019必修第三册
contents
1. Lead-in
2. Pre-Reading
3. Fast-Reading
4. Careful-Reading
5. Writing Practice
6. Homework
Learning Aims
to acquire some basic information about the Chinatown in San Francisco;
to master the structure and language features of an introduction to a place;
to write an introduction to describe a place;
to broaden the horizons by enjoying diverse cultures.
Lead-in
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1. Have you ever been to a chinatown in a certain foreign country? Do you know the features of a chinatown?
Lead-in
Lead-in
2. Please watch the video and pay attention to the details about Chinatown.
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Shops
Origin of “Tang”
Newspaper office
Language
Cultural
integration
People’s social position
Development
Temple
School
3. What information about Chinatown is mentioned in the video?
History
Chinatown
Chinese
community
Lead-in
Pre-reading
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?
Predict the following questions according to the title and picture.
2. Guess what will be introduced to
readers in the text?
Welcome to Chinatown!
Location, people there, history, food,
climate, tourist attractions...
Pre-reading
C. An introduction to a place.
3.What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this text?
To introduce Chinatown to people all over the world./To attract visitors.
4.Who are the target readers?
Those who are interested in traveling.
Predict the following questions according to the title and picture.
Pre-reading
Welcome to Chinatown!
Fast-Reading
1. Skim the text and match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
A. The history of Chinatown
B. The tourist sites in Chinatown
E. A brief introduction to Chinatown
C. The shops of Chinatown
D. The importance of Chinatown
F. The food of Chinatown
Fast-reading
The history of Chinatown
The tourist sites in Chinatown
The shops of Chinatown
The food of Chinatown
2. Analyze the structure of the text.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
Para.6
Part1
Introduction
Part2
Body
Part3
Summary
A brief introduction to Chinatown.
The importance of Chinatown
Fast-reading
Careful-reading
Read the text carefully and find 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
Careful-reading
Para.1 A brief introduction to Chinatown
Items that are mentioned Expressions and patterns
① location
biggest; oldest; very popular tourist draw;
The climate mild all year round.
③ climate
② feature
Items that are mentioned Expressions and patterns
④ history
historically...; what started as... then turned into...; the majority of residents...; a real taste of China
⑥ languages
⑤ ethnic groups
Para.2 The history of Chinatown
Items that are mentioned Expressions and patterns
⑦ attractions
famous sites include...; to name but a few; spend hours just exploring...; a key site; a great place to...
⑧ famous figures
Para.3 The tourist sites in Chinatown
Items that are mentioned Expressions and patterns
⑨ stores and goods
( business and industries )
sth. offer a unique range of...; all kinds of... can be found; varieties of
Para.4 The shops of Chinatown
Items that are mentioned Expressions and patterns
⑩ food
What sb treasure most is ...;
suit everyone’s taste;
traditional dishes from all over China
Para.5 The food of Chinatown
Para.6 The importance of Chinatown
Items that are mentioned Expressions and patterns
unique culture
sth. allow sb to experience... first hand.
Read the text carefully and find 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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so, an introduction to a place often includes its location, climate, history, people there, language, food, attractions and so on.
Careful-reading--Summary
Part 2
Body
What can you find and do in the place?
history; ethnic groups; famous figures; languages; famous food; attractions; businesses and industries
The importance/influence of the place.
Part 1
Introduction
Part 3
Summary
Short introduction to the place.
Such as location; size; climate.
Summarize the structure of an introduction to a place
Thinking
1.What’s the theme of the passage?
2.What does the writer want to express in the passage?
To introduce a place with distinct cultural identity.
—— Chinese culture
To show the combination of Chinese-American cultures;
To show the unique position of Chinese culture in America
To show that Chinatown is the spiritual hometown of overseas Chinese and the way to spread Chinese culture
Writing Practice
某英文报社的“走进中国”栏目为了让更多的国际友人了解中国,正在举行“用英语讲家乡”的征文比赛, 请你以“Welcome to my homtown”为题写一篇英语短文投稿。
Writing Practice
要点如下:
家乡的基本情况,如气侯,位置及历史等;
2. 家乡的旅游特色(旅游景点;特色小吃等);
3. 呼吁人们亲自体验。
注意:词数80左右,可适当增加细节以使连贯。
体裁
要点
地方/景点介绍说明文
①气候 ②位置 ③历史 ④旅游景点⑤特色小吃
structure
Introduction(location, climate...)
Body(history, tourist attractions, food...)
Summary(importance, appeal, food...)
Writing Guidance
①be located in/on...
②be divided up into...
③at the foot of...
④be surrounded by...
⑤lie in...
①… have a population of (over)...
②Its (total) population is…
① ... covers an area of about… square kilometers.
② Its area is… square kilometers.
Location
Population
Size
Expressions and patterns you may use
①... mild all year round
②... hot and rainy in summer and cold and dry in winter
①... offer a unique range of souvenirs, goods, and clothing; ②all kinds of…; varieties of; various;... vary from… to…
climate
shop
food
①... suit everyone’s taste;
②There are traditional dishes from all over China.
③be famous for; be well-known for;
④... win great popularity;
Expressions and patterns you may use
Go ahead, let your hair down(放松一下), and enjoy your trip!
You just have to come and experience the city yourself.
There is such a variety of adventures you can have here.
Summary
①… have a history of…;
②… with a long history…
③What started as a… then turned into...
④historically;
History
Expressions and patterns you may use
Para 1
Introduction (location, climate...)
While-Writing
Shanxi is located in northern China. It has a nice climate with four distinct seasons. In winter, it’s cold; in summer, it’s warm. Its history dates back thousands of years, making it a treasure trove of cultural heritage.
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Para 2
Body(history, tourist attractions, food...)
The province is famous for its ancient buildings, like the Temple of the Five Dragons and the Qiao’s Compound. The Terracotta Army nearby, though in Shaanxi, is often associated with Shanxi’s rich historical tapestry. Furthermore, Pingyao Ancient City and the Yungang Caves are great places to visit. They have beautiful art and history inside.
While-Writing
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Para 3
Summary(importance, appeal)
In summary, Shanxi offers a glimpse into China’s past, with its historic sites and pleasant weather, making it a destination worth exploring.
While-Writing
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Shanxi-- A Land of Rich History
Shanxi is located in northern China. It has a nice climate with four distinct seasons. In winter, it’s cold; in summer, it’s warm. Its history dates back thousands of years, making it a treasure trove of cultural heritage.
The province is famous for its ancient buildings, like the Temple of the Five Dragons and the Qiao’s Compound. The Terracotta Army nearby, though in Shaanxi, is often associated with Shanxi’s rich historical tapestry.
Furthermore, Pingyao Ancient City and the Yungang Caves are great places to visit. They have beautiful art and history inside.
In summary, Shanxi offers a glimpse into China’s past, with its historic sites and pleasant weather, making it a destination worth exploring.
Sample Writing
Self-evaluation
Things I can do Scores
I can get the main idea, writing type and structure of the text under the guidance of the teacher easily, and 5 4 3 2 1
I can identify the writing skills and sort out information correctly and quickly. 5 4 3 2 1
I can take an active part in the group activities. 5 4 3 2 1
I can present my views and reasons in a discussion properly applying the knowledge learned in this section. 5 4 3 2 1
Homework
面积 中国第二大岛,35 400平方公里
位置 中国南方
历史 6,000多年
人口 900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 东方夏威夷(Oriental Hawaii)
旅游业 旅游业发达,游客多;旅游景点多,如三亚湾、民族村等
假设你是某旅行社的一名导游,请根据表格内容用80词左右的英语向外宾介绍海南岛的基本情况。
Homework
1.第二大岛
2.有……的历史
3.由……组成
4.全年
5.因为
6.被叫作……
7.发展迅速
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the second largest island
with a history of
be made up of
all year round
because of/thanks to/due to
be called / be claimed to be
develop rapidly
Useful expressions
1.海南岛是中国第二大岛。
Hainan Island is in China.
2.其占地面积35,400平方公里,有6,000多年的历史。
It covers an area of 35,400 square kilometers
over 6,000 years.
3.海南岛被称作“东方夏威夷”。
Hainan Island “the Oriental Hawaii”.
4.它的旅游业发展迅速。
Tourism is in Hainan Island.
the second largest island
with a history of
is called
developing rapidly
Useful sentences
Hainan Island is the second largest island in China, covering an area of 35,400 square kilometers with a history of over 6,000 years. It lies in the south of China. Hainan Island has a population of over 9 million which is made up of 30 ethnic groups. The people here earn a living by growing rice, fishing and so on. The climate is mild all the year round. Hainan Island is called “the Oriental Hawaii”, whose tourism is developing rapidly. There are many places of interest, such as Sanya Bay and Ethnic Village. Because of the beautiful scenery and the pleasant weather, thousands of travelers visit the island every year.
Sample Writing
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