Unit 4 History and Traditions Listening and Talking & Reading for Writing 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版必修第二册

Listening and Talking Reading for Writing Unit 4 History and Traditions Learning Objectives Language Ability Talk about a visit to a historic tourist destination. Master the ability to perceive scenery through the senses and vividly describe the places one likes. Introduce your favorite places and scenic spots with the language knowledge you have learned, and express your feelings and emotions. Cultural Awareness Learning Objectives Infer the speakers’ feelings based on characters’intonation and tone in the conversation. Appreciate a place from the perspectives of vision, smell, taste, hearing and touch. Thinking Quality Learning Objectives Grasp some expressions about excitement, surprise and disappointment. Guide students to understand and learn the new words that appear in the text in the context. Learning Ability Key and difficult points Guide students to obtain and sort out the factual information about their travel experiences in Pingyao in the dialogue, and guide them to master the language forms related to personal emotions such as excitement, surprise and disappointment. Teaching key points Teaching difficult points Guide students to apply the knowledge they have learned to introduce a historical site they have visited and express their feelings. Guide students to master the method of using sensory experiences to describe the places they like. Listening and Talking Do you know where the following pictures are? The Ancient City of Pingyao The Ancient City of Pingyao 平遥古城，位于山西省晋中市平遥县。 始建于西周宣王时期，于明代洪武三年重建、扩修城池，是现今中国境内保存最为完整的一座古代县城，整座城池宛如乌龟向南爬行，因此有“龟城”之称。 平遥古城由城墙、店铺、街道、寺庙、 民居等共同组成一个庞大的建筑群，是中国汉民族城市在明清时期的杰出范例，它保存了其所有特征，而且在中国历史的发展中为人们展示了一幅非同寻常的文化、经济、社会及宗教发展的完整画卷，被称为研究中国古代城市的活样本，在建筑、宗教、商业、民俗、民间艺术上具有丰富且独特的价值。1997年12月3日，被联合国教科文组织确定为世界文化遗产，列入《世界遗产名录》。 2015年7月20日，获批为国家AAAAA级旅游景区，成为山西省第六家国家AAAAA级旅游景区。 Backpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist at an international youth hostel in Pingyao,China. Listen to the conversation and tick the places mentioned. 1 Ming-Qing Street Ancient Government Office Qiao Family Courtyard Wang Family Courtyard Rishengchang Bank Mount Mian the city wall Zhengguosi Temple Shuanglin Temple Listen once more. Complete the sentences to describe how the speakers felt. 2 I had expected something different. Paul sounded ____________ It was like walking into history. Paul sounded ____________ It wasn’t as big as I had expected. Paul sounded ____________ disappointed amazed disappointed Some of the snacks there are amazing. Xiao Yan sounded _______ I had no idea there would be so many tourists. Paul sounded __________ Wow, I can’t believe you didn’t see the wall. Xiao Yan sounded _______ amazed surprised surprised Think about the following question. What kind of feelings will people have for positive, negative or neutral sentiment? Positive: Negative: Neutral: Happy, excited, interested… Disappointed, unhappy, sad… Object, no obvious emotion… 3 Imagine one of you has just visited Pingyao.Work in pairs and role-play the conversation below. Then continue the conversation using the expressions in the box. I had no idea... I didn’t know I was eager/surprised to see/learn/hear that... It was so much fun! It was a little disappointing. It wasn’t as good /interesting/ fun as I’d expected. Expressing excitement,surprise,and disappointment 3 Imagine one of you has just visited Pingyao.Work in pairs and role-play the conversation below. Then continue the conversation using the expressions in the box. A: Wow, I’ve just come back from Pingyao. It was amazing! B: Oh, I loved Pingyao! So did you see the Ming-Qing Street? A: Of course, but I didn’t expect to see so many tourists. B: Yeah, I know what you mean, but there are some great snacks there. How about the...? Introduce the topic feelings Specific site to expand topic Description of real experience Contradicting and change another key point to expand topic 4 Take turns telling each other about a historic place that you have been to. Discuss something about time, activities you did, food, local culture, other experiences and feelings etc. Reading for Writing Pre-writing: Prediction Read and choose the correct answer. What is the text mainly about? A. Ireland's beautiful countryside. B. The beautiful scenery and traditions of the Ireland. C. Irish great writers and poets. D. Ireland's folk music and dancing. Pre-writing Read the text and discuss the questions in pairs. 1 1. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring? 2. What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and culture? Its beauty and how it offers something for all the senses. By stopping by a village pub and relaxing with a drink and traditional meal while listening to music and watching dancing. Pre-writing 3. What is the meaning of “breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song”? 4. What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs? It means to not just smell but also breathe in the smell of fresh flowers early in the morning as the birds sing their first song of the new day. By travelling to different places and using all your senses to experience everything and by interacting with local people. Analyse the descriptive paragraph. 2 Pre-writing 1. Identify and underline the paragraph’s introductory sentences(s) and the ending sentence(s). Introductory sentence: Ending sentence: Ireland' s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand. Analyse the descriptive paragraph. 2 Pre-writing 2. The paragraph talks about the different senses in different places. Write the senses and places in the order that they appear. Senses: 1 2 3 4 Places: 1 2 3 4 sight hearing touch smell In the green counties and hills In the mountains In the mountains By the sea Analyse the descriptive paragraph. 2 Pre-writing 3. What words does the writer use to describe sensory details? sight smell taste hearing touch Feast for the eyes Sweet scent Delicious Roar, cries, music of the coast, morning song Feel the sun on your skin Pre-writing: Reading for details 1.What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring? A. Its long history. B. Its great literature. C. Its different senses. D. Its true feast. 2. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” is . A. pleasing to the eyes B. exciting to the ears C. pleasing to the mouths D. exciting to the noses. Pre-writing: Reading for details 3. Where can you enjoy Irish strong traditions? A. In the library. B. In a village pub. C. By the sea. D. On the coast. 4. What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures? A. Dance with the natives. B. Drink a glass of wine or a local beer in a village pub. C. Sing a song with the natives. D. Enjoy some traditional music. Pre-writing: Reading for structure Title Introduction Body Ending Use what you have learnt in this unit to describe an interesting, exciting, or surprising place. 3 While--writing 1. Work in pairs. Choose one of your favourite places and tell a partner why you think it is interesting, exciting, or surprising. Landscape? Details People? Customs? Food? Use what you have learnt in this unit to describe an interesting, exciting, or surprising place. 3 While--writing 2. Use the questions below to describe the place you have chosen. What can you see? How does the place feel? What can you taste there? What can you hear? What can you smell? What does the place make you think or feel? Use what you have learnt in this unit to describe an interesting, exciting, or surprising place. 3 While--writing 3. Use your answers to draft a passage about the place. Introduction Make the reader eager to read your writing A striking image Something surprising A quote or question In my village, every day starts with a “fire”! The houses turn read as the sun rises above the mountains. While--writing Body Traditions Help the reader follow your ideas Details and examples Use sensory details Do not use general words Give examples In the morning/ afternoon/ evening First, second, etc. In the north… In the east… What you can see, hear, smell, etc.? I learnt a lot.→ What did you learn? There were many things…→What? Some people… →Who? While--writing Ending Let the reader know that the passage ends Help the reader remember your writing At night, the stars come out to tell us that all is well and my village grows quiet. For now we’ll sleep, and tomorrow the sun will set us on fire again for a new day! Use what you have learnt in this unit to describe an interesting, exciting, or surprising place. 3 3. Use your answers to draft a passage about the place. While--writing Title Para.1 Para.2 Ending 直接说明自己要介绍的地方，说明其地理位置等基本情况。 具体介绍该地的文化特色、风景名胜等，也可以对当地的习俗进行简单说明。 总结你对这些景点、习俗的感受。 While--writing: Common expressions places of interest 名胜 tourist attractions 旅游景点 local customs and practices 风土人情 historic sites历史遗迹 a self-driving tour 自驾游 go on holiday/take a vacation 去度假/休假 go sightseeing 观光 have an outing on the seashore 去海边游玩 see the sights of... 去·.....观光 enjoy a family trip 享受家庭之旅 broaden one’s horizons 开阔某人的眼界 enjoy the scenery of nature 欣赏自然美景 While--writing: Common expressions 表达地理位置、气候、面积、人口等的常用句式 1. ..consists of..., facing... 3. have a total area of/cover an area of...; have a population of/with a population of... 2. It enjoys...winters and...summers with...rainfall throughout the year. 4. ...be well-known as... While--writing: Sample In my village, every day starts with a “fire”! The houses turn red as the sun rises above the mountains. Seeing the flames, the roosters (公鸡) sound the alarm. They wake everyone in the village with their loud cries, chasing the children to school and rushing the adults to work. In the evening, a gold haze settles over everything. This is my favourite time of the day, when all work for the day has been completed. While--writing: Sample When the smell of hot oil and fragrant (芳香的) spices float through the air, I know that it will soon be time for dinner. My neighbours begin to call to their children to come home. The birds begin their nightly quarrel over their favourite places to rest. At night, the stars come out to tell us that all is well and my village grows quiet. For now we'll sleep, and tomorrow the sun will set us on fire again for a new day! Post-writing 4 Exchange drafts with a partner. Does the writer start with an image, quote, or question? Is the description well-organised and easy to read? Has the writer included sensory details? Does the writer use specific words and give examples? Can you find any grammar or spelling mistakes? 1.Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner's draft. 2. Give your comments to your partner and ask him/her to revise the draft. How to describe a place that you like? Summary Introduction Body Ending make the reader eager to read your writing transitions; details and examples let the reader know that the passage ends; help the reader remember your writing Vocabulary eager adj. 热切的；渴望的 be eager for sth.渴望得到某物 be eager to do sth.渴望/急于做某事 eagerness‌ n.渴望；热情；殷切；热忱‌ eagerly adv.急切地；渴望地；热切地 例句：The little girl is eager for knowledge and eager to make achievements. 那个小女孩渴求知识，而且渴望取得成就。 练习：Her latest novel is (eager) awaited. eagerly have an influence on/upon 对.....有影响 例句：What the author said has a deep influence on the teenagers present at the conference. 作家所说的话对出席会议的青少年有很深的影响。 have a good/bad influence on 对···有好的/坏的影响 influence/affect sb./sth.影响某人/某事 have an effect/impact on/upon 对....有影响 练习：The movie many people. 这部电影影响过很多人。 had an influence on greet v.问候，迎接，（和某人）打招呼； 对.....作出反应 greet sb. with... 以......方式和某人打招呼 greeting n.问候，招呼 send (one’s) greetings to sb.向某人问好 例句：We greeted all the performers warmly. 我们热情迎接所有表演者。 练习：She waved a friendly (greet). greeting custom n.风俗；习俗；习惯 It is the custom (for sb.) to do sth.（某人）做某事是习俗。 例句：It is the custom in that country for women to marry young. 女子早婚是那个国家的风俗。 注意：customs可以表示“海关” [词语辨析]custom, habit , practice custom: 社会“风俗，习俗” habit: 个人“习惯” practice: 个人或社会的“惯常做法，惯例” crowd n.人群；一群人；民众 v.挤满；使······拥挤 a crowd of/crowds of一群；许多 crowd in (on sb.) 涌入（某人脑海） crowd...out把······挤出，排挤...... be crowded with 充满······，满是.... 例句：Memories came crowding into her mind. 往事涌上她的心头。 练习： (crowd) of people lined the streets to watch the race. Crowds Exercise 单词拼写 1. The shop _______ (收费) less if the customers pay in cash. 2. Although he was poor, he was quite ________ (慷慨的) to his needy friends. 3. You can learn Standard Chinese, something about Chinese culture and local _______ (习俗) as well. 4. People should decrease the _______ (数量) of fat they eat. 5. In order to ______ (保证) success we must have a complete and thorough plan. charges generous customs ensure amount 单词拼写 6. We walk in the woods and fields that are typical features of the English _________ (风景). 7. The show will be held in the art ______ (展览馆) next week. 8. I want to apply for the _______ (职位) of your company. 9. Oil prices have ___________ (接近) their highest level for almost ten years. 10. Mix the eggs, flour and ______ (蜂蜜) together. landscape gallery position honey approached 语法填空 1. Not being a rich man himself, he helped the poor __________ (generous). 2. As is known, regular exercise, such as jogging, is an important approach __ keeping fit.   3. A large amount of time ______________ (waste) on this project up to now.   4. We must do everything in our power ________ (ensure) the success of the conference.   5. May I have your attention please? I have an _____________ (announce) to make. to has been wasted to ensure generously announcement 6. The project is in ___ charge of an experienced worker.   7. As a result, local hospitals ____________ (crowd) with people who had problems with their noses and lungs. 8. We usually greet each other ____ head nodding, smiles, hand shaking and so on.   9. I am very interested in the camp and eager ______ (take) part in it.   10. The use of the language is _______ (strike), which also makes the film a success. were crowded to take with the striking 语法填空 Homework Complete the exercises at the end of the class. Prepare for the next class: Project. THANKS null 141746.42 null 134039.55 $