内容正文:
Unit 6 Hitting the road
Developing ideas - Reading for writing ②
1
Let’s review.
Who was he?
He was the greatest __________ in Chinese history.
traveller
What was his dream?
He dreamed of visiting China’s __________________ from an early age. At 22, he __________on his life’s journey.
seas and mountains
set out
What did he find out?
He made _____________________during his journey. For example, he discovered that Lianhua Peak was __________ than Tiandu Peak.
What’s his gift to us?
Thanks to Xu Xiake’s Travel Notes, we can __________ China almost 400 years ago.
many geographical discoveries
higher
learn about
If you want to introduce a famous person, what key information should you cover?
Who is the person?
Why is the person famous?
What are the person’s achievements?
What’s people’s comments on this person?
What’s your opinion on this person?
Who is the person?
10042.jpg.webp
截屏2025-04-17 19.08.38
born in 1254
went on a long journey to Asia when he was 17 years old
travelled all over China
wrote a book called The Travels of Marco Polo
died in 1324
(1254-1324 CE)
Assignment: Write a short introduction to another travel lover
A. Who is the person?
B. Marco Polo is a ...
A. Why is he famous, do you know?
B. He is famous for ....
A. What achievements did he get?
B. At the age of ..., he......
A. What are people’s comments on him?
B. People think that ......
A. What’s your opinion?
B. In my opinion/ As far as I’m concerned, I think ......
Let’s talk.
A. Who is the person?
B. Marco Polo is a famous traveller.
A. Why is he famous, do you know?
B. He is famous for his travels.
A. What achievements did he get?
B. At the age of 17, he went to a long journey to Asia. His book The Travels of Marco Polo helped people in Europe learn about different cultures and places.
A. What are people’s comments on him?
B. People think that he is brave. His stories inspired many others to explore the world and discover new lands.
A. What’s your opinion?
B. In my opinion, Marco Polo is a curious traveller. His stories remind us to be open to new things and learn from others.
Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
Step 1
Who is this person?
Example:
Marco Polo was a famous traveller from Italy.
Marco Polo was a famous traveller who is one of the most well-known explorers in history.
Let’s write.
Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
Why is this person famous?
Example: When he was 17 years old, he went on a long journey to Asia with his dad and uncle on the Silk Road. He travelled all over China, seeing beautiful cities and strange customs. Marco Polo became famous because of his travels.
Step 1
Let’s write.
Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
What are this person’s achievements?
Example:
There was a book about his time in Asia called The Travels of Marco Polo. This book helped people in Europe learn about different cultures and places.
There was a book about his time in Asia called The Travels of Marco Polo, which helped people in Europe learn about different cultures and places.
Step 1
Let’s write.
Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
What are people’s comments on this person?
Example: People think he is brave and his stories are interesting. Many other travellers are inspired by him.
Step 1
Let’s write.
Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
What’s your opinion of this person?
Example: In my opinion, Marco Polo is a curious traveller. His stories remind us to be open to new things and learn from others.
Step 1
Let’s write.
Let’s write.
Beginning
Body
Ending
Marco Polo was a famous traveller from Italy, who is one of ... .
born in 1254
went on a long journey to Asia when he was 17 years old
travelled all over China
wrote a book called The Travels of Marco Polo
died in 1324
a curious and brave traveller
inspired many people to ...
remind us to ...
Write an introduction to Marco Polo.
Step 2
Step 3
Let’s check.
★★★
★★★
★★★
Step 4
Share your passage with the class.
Let’s share.
Marco Polo was a famous traveller from Italy, who is one of the most well-known explorers in history.
Born in 1254, he grew up loving adventures. When he was 17 years old, he went on a long journey to Asia with his dad and uncle on the Silk Road. He travelled all over China, seeing beautiful cities and strange customs. Marco Polo became famous because of his travels. He wrote a book called The Travels of Marco Polo, which helped people in Europe learn about different cultures and places. Marco Polo died in 1324, but his adventures remain an important part of world history.
In my mind, Marco Polo was a curious and brave traveller. Even today, his stories inspired many people to explore the world and discover new lands. Meanwhile, his stories remind us to be open to new things and learn from others. He is remembered as one of the greatest travellers in history.
Must-do:
Further polish your writing according to the checklist.
Choose-to-do:
Search for more information about famous travellers, and share it with your classmates.
Lavf56.40.101
www.17zuoye.com
本音频通过一起作业网听力材料制作工具生成
52704.0
www.17zuoye.com
本音频通过一起作业网听力材料制作工具生成
71784.0
$$