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Reading and Thinking
A City that
Has Diverse Cultures
1. Identify the features and reasons of a city that has diverse cultures.
2. Figure out the main structure of the passage by classifying and organizing the key information.
3. Voice their personal opinions about the reasons for cultural diversity and its benefits and challenges
4. Determine the author’s feelings and attitudes.
Learning objectives
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
It's near the Ocean. It’s a
beautiful city in __________
on the West Coast of the USA.
Pacific
coastal
California
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Look at the map, where is San Francisco?
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China Town
Originated in the mid-19th century, San Francisco's Chinatown is one of the oldest and most famous, offering authentic Chinese cuisine and cultural experiences.
Gold Rush
The most famous was the California Gold Rush in 1848–1855, which began after gold was found at Sutter's Mill. It attracted thousands of people from around the world to California, leading to rapid population growth and economic development. However, it also caused environmental damage and social issues.
Golden Gate Bridge
Completed in 1937, it is an iconic symbol of the city. The bridge is known for its impressive engineering and distinctive red design. It connects San Francisco to Marin County and serves as a vital transportation link.
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This passage is a ________________ about
Li Lan's travel in _______________. She liked the city a lot.
She visited many places and experienced their _______________.
Main Idea
Who: _________
Where: visit ________________
When:___________________
What: Li Lan recorded
________________________________________
How the author develops the travel journal: in_____ order.
Basic Information
a travel journal
San Francisco
diverse cultures
Li Lan
San Francisco, US
Wednesday, 21 June
what she saw and did and how she felt.
time
Redwood
Forest
Napa Vally
the Mission District
a local museum
Chinatown
Richmond District/
a jazz bar
in the moring
Before coming to San Francisco
in the afternoon
this evening
tomorrow evening
Li Lan’s travel Route
Today: WED,21 JUNE
San Francisco
When Where What Li Lan did/saw? Feelings/How
Para1:
Before City of San
Francisco
Para:2
Morning Mission
District
Para3:
Afternoon Local
museum
Para4:
Evening Chinatown
Para5:
Tomorrow
evening Richmond
District
Detailed reading - complete the timeline of Li Lan's trip.
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Today was my first day back in San Francisco after camping in the Redwood Forest and visiting the wine country of Napa Valley. I have to admit that it definitely feels good to be back in the city again. And what a city—a city that was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that occurred in 1906. There are so many beautiful old buildings—many sitting on top of big hills, offering great views of the city, the ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
When Where What did the writer do/see? feeling
Para1:
today City of San
Francisco ◈many beautiful old buildings, big ____
◈great _______ of the city
◈the ______,and the ________________
views
Golden Gate Bridge
hills
ocean
amazed;
excited
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My hotel is near downtown, in the Mission District, one of the oldest parts of the city. Many of the people living here are from Mexico or Central America. This district used to be a poor area of town, but is now a centre for art, music, and food. In fact, an art movement called the "Mission School" started here. It's influenced by graffiti art and comic art. I walked around looking at the street art for a few hours. It was quite modern and lively. Afterwards, I ate some delicious Mexican-Chinese noodles from a food truck. A real mix of cultures here!
When Where What did the writer do/see? feelings
Para2:
morning Mission
District ◈walked around looking at_______________
◈ate some delicious ______________________
the street art
Mexican-Chinese noodles
impressed
interested
1.What is so special about the Mission District?
It is a modern, lively, creative and open city which is a real mix of culture.
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1.What is so special about the Mission District?
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modern
lively
creative
open
a real mix of culture
People
from Mexico or Central America
Art
influenced by graffiti art and comic art
Food
delicious Mexican-Chinese noodles
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When Where What Li Lan did/saw? Feelings
Para3:
Afternoon Local museum 1.I learnt California’s _______________________
2.People from all over the world arrived to seek ________ after gold _______________ .
3.America was built by ______________ from different countries and cultures.
historical changes
fortune
was discovered
immigrants
touched
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historical changes
America got California
from Mexico in 1848.
In the same year,
gold was discovered near San Francisco, which started a
gold rush.
To earn a living, some opened
up shops and
restaurants in
Chinatown.
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When immigrants left their countries, they .
A. hoped to build a museum to show their historical changes
B. carried their languages and cultures as well
C. dreamed of building a new city
D. had to take a lot of money with them
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This evening, I went to Chinatown. There were so many good cafes and restaurants to choose from. I selected a Cantonese restaurant that served its food on beautiful china plates. What great food!
That's enough for today. Tomorrow evening, I'm going to a jazz bar in the Richmond District. Can't wait!
When Where What did the writer do/see? feelings
Para4:
evening Chinatown ◈many good ___________________
◈ate at a __________________ restaurant
Para5:
tomorrow Richmond
District ◈go to a _________
Cantonese
jazz bar
cafes and restaurants
happy,
proud
be eager to go
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Redwood,
Napa Valley
Camping
Visiting
Before the city
“In the morning”
Mission District
Admiring street art,
Having Mex-Chi noodles from food truck
In the afternoon
Local museum
Learning history
In the evening
Chinatown
Cantonese Restaurant
Tomorrow evening
RichmondDistrict
Jazz bar
amazed
interested
attracted
amazed
impressed
touched
eager
Review
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delighted
amazed
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Experiencing diverse cultures in San Francisco
Please use a bubble map to outline(概括) the of San Francisco in Li Lan's journal.
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Mission District
Museum
Chinatown
Jazz Bar
diverse culture
diverse culture
the Mission District
Richmond District
Chinatown
local museums
people from Mexico or
Central America
Art, music and food
a jazz bar
many cafes and restaurants;
Chinese characteristics
showing how America was built by immigrants from
different countries
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Discussion (Group work)
What are the benefits and challenges of cultural diversity?
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Benefits
challenges
VS
experience a wide variety of cultures,
making lives more interesting...
have trouble communicating or understanding, racial discrimination(种族歧视)...
What attitudes should we hold towards cultural diversity?
Every coin has two sides. What we need to do is to make full use of the positive effects and reduce the negative effects that diverse cultures bring to us.
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Conclusion
Inspiration
No civilization in the world is superior to others;
every civilization is special and unique to its own region.
文明没有高下、优劣之分,只有特色、地域之别.
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Checklist Good Need improvemt
1. Know the features of a travel journal.
2. Analyze the text by different reading strategies.
3. Learn the history, development and diverse cultures of San Francisco by this text.
4. Know the benefits and challenges brought by diverse cultures.
5. Express personal opinions on developing the awareness of cultural diversity.
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Imagine you are a travel guide, please work in groups to introduce San Francisco to the visitors.
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Hello, everyone! I am a tour guide. Today, I would like to introduce a beautiful city for you. That is San Francisco! It is well worth visiting. First of all,(介绍位置、景点,以及食物,活动,与众不同的东西等。)_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
All in all, San Francisco is an attractive city. Welcome to San Francisco to experience its unique culture.
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Thanks a million!
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