内容正文:
Unit 4 History and Traditions
Reading for Writing
Beautiful Ireland and
Its Traditions
--Describe a place that you like
learning objectives
To read and sort out the detailed information about Ireland;
To write about a place by describing different senses(感官) and using figures of speech(修辞)-- personification(拟人).
Ireland=Emerald Isle “绿宝石岛”
Ireland=Emerald Isle “绿宝石岛”
Ireland=Emerald Isle “绿宝石岛”
beautiful
fascinating/charming迷人的
amazing/breathtaking令人惊叹的
impressive/attractive
Pre-writing:
Expressions
Structure
BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS
Task 1.Judging from the title and the picture, what may the passage be about? P44
1. Ireland’s ________________ beauty
2. ________________ traditions
BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS
countryside
Ireland’s
What’s the type of the passage?
A. Narration(记叙文)
B. Argumentation(议论文)
C.Exposition(说明文)
Task 2.Check your prediction. Underline the introductory sentence, the transitional sentence and the ending sentence .
Introductory
sentence
Ireland’s Traditions
Transitional
sentence
Pre-writing:
Expressions
Structure
BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS
Body
Ending
sentence
Ireland’s counryside beauty
Make readers eager to read.
Details:Beautiful Ireland and its traditions
Let readers know that the passage ends and help readers remember your writing.
Use transitional sentences to make writing cohesive
(连贯)
Expressions
Structure
Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses.
The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast
...
To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you’re lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too.
Find out the topic sentence.
Pre-writing:
topic sentence
Body:
Ireland’s countryside beauty and traditions
1. Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets.
爱尔兰美丽的乡村一直对其人民和传统有着巨大的影响。这个国家有着孕育伟大作家和诗人的悠久传统。
2. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses.
它美丽的乡村令人兴奋,激发了所有人的灵感,满足每一种感官享受(为每一种感官提供了一些东西)。
Task 3 : Group- work :Answer the following questions.
Pre-writing:
Structure
1.What can you ______in the green counties and hills?
2.What can you _______ by the sea ?
3.What can you _______________and _____ in the mountains?
4.What can you _________in the village pub?
Body:
Ireland’s beauty and traditions
see
hear
hear
smell
feel,
taste
Language
Let’s find out what senses are talked about.
第一句引入话题,第二句过渡,第三句详细说明:爱尔兰乡村对人和传统有重大影响(什么重大影响呢?)--产生了很多伟大作家和诗人(为什么呢?)--(因为)它的风景激励和启发了人们
Pre-writing
1.What can you see in the green counties and hills?
The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.
a true feast for the eyes
一场视觉盛宴
绵延起伏的
be dotted with 点缀着
Expressions
Structure
The concert is a true feast for the ears.
“绿宝石岛”风光宁静秀美,郡县草木葱茏,青山连绵起伏,牛羊点缀其中,堪称一场名副其实的盛宴。
I am standing here with a pen given by my friend.
仿写
The park in summer is _______________________ , with its __________ dotted with_________________.
夏天的公园真是一场赏心悦目的盛宴,绿地上点缀着五颜六色的花朵。
a true feast for the eyes
green land
colorful flowers
Pre-writing:
And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.
奏响了海岸的乐章
Expressions
Structure
2.What can you hear by the sea ?
a loud continuous sound made by the sea (大海的咆哮)
the sound made by a bird (鸟儿的鸣叫)
海边波浪咆哮,海鸟鸣叫,奏响了海岸交响乐。
仿写
In the morning, the _______________________ , and _______________make up ____________________.
早晨,昆虫的窃窃私语和鸟儿的歌唱构成了森林的音乐。
whisper(低语) of insects
singing of birds
the music of the forest
Pre-writing:
What figure of speech
(修辞手法) is applied?
On a ________morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your ________ , and ___________ the ________ scent of _______ flowers while birds _________ the new day ________________________.
Personification(拟人)
Expressions
Structure
3.What can you smell,feel and hear in the mountains?
quiet
sweet
skin
greet
fresh
breathe in
with their morning song
在山里宁静的早晨,感受阳光洒落在你身上,呼吸着鲜花的芬芳,而鸟儿则用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天的到来。
仿写
On a quiet morning on the beach, ________________________, and __________________________________________________________
while_ ________________________________.
在一个安静的早晨,感受太阳照在你的皮肤上,呼吸海风的咸味,而海鸟用晨歌迎接新的一天。
feel the sun on your skin
breathe in the salty scent of sea breeze(微风)
seabirds greet the
new day with their morning song
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Pre-writing:
Expressions
Structure
have
eat
To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and ________ with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, _________ a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew.
4.What can you taste in the village pub?
enjoy
relax
想要体验这一切,不妨顺便拜访乡村酒吧,喝杯葡萄酒或当地啤酒放松一下。更棒的是,品尝一顿美味的传统爱尔兰炖牛肉。
If we stop by a local restaurant,
如果我们在当地餐馆停留,可以喝杯茶放松一下。更棒的是,我们还能在海边享用美味新鲜的海鲜(seafood)。
we can relax with a cup of tea. Better yet, we can enjoy delicious fresh seafood right by the sea.
If you are lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too.
如果你运气好的话,你有可能欣赏到一些传统的音乐和舞蹈。
And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.
如果你向友善的当地人做一个自我介绍,你更有可能亲身体验到当地的文化和习俗。
in person亲身
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2
3
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5
6
7
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have a great influence on
have a long history of
excite and inspire all
a true feast for the eyes
rolling green hills
be dotted with
the roar of the ocean waves
the cries of the seabirds
Language Points: Important words and phrases
对……有重要的影响
有久远的……历史
使所有人激动和受到启发
一场真正的视觉盛宴
起伏的绿色山丘
被……点缀着
海浪的咆哮声
海鸟的叫声
9 greet the new day with their morning song
10 it is not surprising that
11 a glass of wine
12 better yet
13 a friendly face
14 be more than likely to do sth
15 experience local culture and customs first-hand
16 a striking image
用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天
毫不意外……
一杯葡萄酒
更好的是
一个友好的人
非常可能做某事
亲身经历当地文化习俗
一个引人入目的形象
make readers eager to read
transitions / details and examples
let readers know the passage ends
help readers remember your writing
Describe a place
1. A striking image
2. Something surprising
3.A quote or question
1. Use sensory details
2. Do not use general words
3. Give examples
ending
body
introduction
Activity: Be a local tour guide and describe Xinjiang.
Refer to useful expressions to help you describe your hometown.
Write an introductory passage, and then give a presentation.
While-writing
假如你是李华,你的英国笔友Lily计划借助过境免签政策来中国旅游,并表示对你的家乡很感兴趣,希望你能提前为她介绍一下这座城市。请你给她回复一封邮件,介绍大美新疆。
Outline your writing
Beginning
Body
Ending
location, size, history, population, weather, etc.
Suggested structures: It lies in... /has a population of...
details (places of interest, food, culture, etc.)
Suggested structures: It is famous for..., such as... /Here, you can taste..., hear..., and see...
You can’t miss...Welcome!
Suggested structures:If you visit..., you will...
Beginning
Body
Ending
location, size, history, population, weather, etc.
Suggested structures: It lies in... /has a population of...
details (places of interest, food, culture, etc.)
Suggested structures: It is famous for..., such as... /Here, you can taste..., hear..., and see...
You can’t miss...Welcome!
Suggested structures:If you visit..., you will...
01
03
Useful Expressions
Introduction 1. ...lie in.../be located in...(位置)
2. It covers an area of...(大小)
3. ... has a population/history of...(人口/历史)
Body
(Five senses) Sight 1. Here, you can see... / It is famous for many places of interest(名胜古迹), such as ...
Hearing 2. Walking on/in..., we can hear....
Touch 3. On a quiet morning in ..., we can feel ... on our skin.
Smell 4. We can breathe in ....
Taste 5. If we stop by.. , we can relax with....
6. In addition, we can enjoy the local delicious ....
Ending 1. ....is well worth visiting.
2. The wonderful view will make you unwilling to leave. (流连忘返)
3. Welcome to...!
Xinjiang is located in China’s northwestern part, which has a total population of over 26 million and a long history of thousands of years.新疆位于中国西北部,总人口超过 2600 万,有着数千年的悠久历史。
Xinjiang is famous for its wonderful places of interest and rich culture. 新疆以其迷人的名胜古迹和丰富的文化而闻名。Here we can see great deserts, snowy mountains, and green grasslands.在这里,我们可以看到广袤的沙漠、皑皑的雪山和葱郁的草原。 On a quiet morning in Nalati(那拉提) Grassland, we will feel peaceful and relaxed, with warm sunshine on our skin. 在那拉提草原宁静的清晨,我们会感到平和与放松,温暖的阳光洒在身上。In addition, we can breathe in fresh air, hear ethnic(民族的) music, and enjoy lively dances.此外,我们还能呼吸到清新的空气,听到民族音乐,欣赏欢快的舞蹈。 If we stop by Turpan(吐鲁番), we can taste the local delicious kebabs(羊肉串), juicy grapes and Hami melons.如果在吐鲁番停留,我们还能品尝到当地美味的羊肉串、多汁的葡萄和哈密瓜。
From the ancient Silk Road to the modern Belt and Road(一带一路), Xinjiang’s unique beauty makes it an integrated(不可分割的) part of our country, showing fast development and cultural diversity(多样性). 从古老的丝绸之路到现代的“一带一路”,新疆独特的魅力使其成为我国不可分割的一部分,展现出快速的发展和文化的多样性。Welcome to Xinjiang!欢迎来到新疆!
Discovering Xinjiang: A Land of Wonders探索新疆:神奇的土地
假定你是高中生李华,你的交换生朋友Peter回国后,计划创立一个传播中国传统文化的社团。他写信向你寻求建议。请你给他写一封回信,内容包括:
1.表示赞同;2.具体建议;3.表达期望。
注意:1.写作词数应为100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
必用框架:(写作文本上)
para.1: How is it going?近来如何?
para. 2: To begin with, ... 首先, ... What's more, ... 此外,...Last but not least, 最后,...
para. 3: All in all, I would appreciate it if you could take my advice into account.总之,如果您能考虑一下我的建议,我将不胜感激。 Look forward to hearing from you. 期待收到你的来信。
Dear Peter, 亲爱的彼得,
How is it going?近来如何?I'm more than delighted to hear from you. 我非常高兴收到你的来信。 Knowing your awesome project, I can't agree more. 了解到你这个很棒的项目,我完全赞同。 I'm writing to share with you my experience. 我写这封信是想和你分享我的经验。
To begin with, it is highly recommended that you should make a survey among the students in your school, which can give you a definite direction. 首先,非常建议你在学校的学生中做一次调查,这能为你指明明确的方向。 What’s more, you are supposed to recruit/ask students who are also enthusiastic about traditional Chinese culture to cooperate together. 此外,你应该招募同样热爱中国传统文化的学生一起合作。 Last but not least, it is a good idea that you can host some activities such as calligraphy exhibition, tea ceremony, paper-cutting and so on. 最后,你可以举办一些活动,比如书法展、茶道和剪纸等,这是个不错的主意。
All in all, I do hope my proposals will be of great value. 总之,我真心希望我的建议能有很大的价值。 Looking forward to your good news. 期待你的好消息。
Yours, 你的,
Li Hua 李华
假设你是红星中学高一学生李华,来你校交流的英国学生Jim想参加即将开展的“传统文化进校园”活动(剪纸、武术、京剧等)。请你给他写一封邮件,介绍其中一项活动,内容包括:
1.该活动的时间和地点;
2.该活动的内容;
3.欢迎他参加。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
提示词:传统文化进校园 Traditional Culture Entering Campus
Dear Jim,
Yours,
Li Hua
信件必用框架:(写作文本上)
para.1: How is it going?近来如何?
para. 2: To begin with, ... 首先, ... What's more, ... 此外,...Last but not least, 最后,...
para. 3: All in all, I would appreciate it if you could take my advice into account.总之,如果您能考虑一下我的建议,我将不胜感激。 Look forward to hearing from you. 期待收到你的来信。
Dear Jim, 亲爱的吉姆,
How is it going? 近来如何?I am delighted to hear that you are interested in “Traditional Culture Entering Campus”. 我很高兴得知你对“传统文化进校园”活动感兴趣。 Now, I am writing to tell you something about its details. 现在,我写信是想告诉你活动的具体细节。
To begin with, there will be a lecture in our library. 首先,我们图书馆将举办一场讲座。 Our history teacher Mr Zhang will be invited to talk about traditional Chinese paper-cutting. 我们的历史老师张老师将受邀讲解中国传统剪纸艺术。 What's more, with teachers’ help, we will learn how to make paper cuts, which is an important skill. 此外,在老师的帮助下,我们将学习如何剪纸,这是一项重要的技能。 Last but not least, the activity will be in Room 101, Classroom Building at 6:00 p.m. next Friday. 最后,活动将于下周五下午6点在教学楼101室举行。 It will last about two hours. 活动将持续约两个小时。
All in all, I believe that you will have a great time and gain a deeper understanding of Chinese traditional culture. 总之,如果你来参加这个活动,我相信你会度过一段愉快的时光,并对中国传统文化有更深入的了解。 Look forward to hearing from you. 期待收到你的来信。
Yours sincerely, 谨启,
Li Hua 李华
Pre-writing:
Expressions
Structure
BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND
ITS TRADITIONS
Introduction
Title
Body
Ending
BEAUTIFUL XINYU NO.1 MIDDLE SCHOOL AND ITS TRADITIONS
Xinyu No.1 Middle School’s
environment
Xinyu No.1 Middle School’s beautiful environment 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 sustomes first-hand.
Pre-writing:
Expressions
Structure
Houde Square
The peaceful landscape of the"Emerald Isle" and its many green counties is with its rolling green hills sheep and cattle.
。
美丽厚德广场是视觉盛宴,各种各样的鲜花点缀其间
The beautiful Houde square is ______________________, _______________ varieties of flowers.
a true feast for the eyes
dotted with
varieties of flowers
山里宁静的早晨,感受阳光洒落在你身上,呼吸着鲜花的芬芳,而鸟儿则用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天的到来。
clean scent
Pre-writing:
Expressions
Structure
山里宁静的早晨,感受阳光洒落在你身上,呼吸着鲜花的芬芳,而鸟儿则用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天的到来。
clean scent
Pre-writing:
Expressions
Structure
山里宁静的早晨,感受阳光洒落在你身上,呼吸着鲜花的芬芳,而鸟儿则用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天的到来。
clean scent
Pre-writing:
Expressions
Structure
山里宁静的早晨,感受阳光洒落在你身上,呼吸着鲜花的芬芳,而鸟儿则用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天的到来。
clean scent
Pre-writing:
Expressions
Structure
laughter
cheering
reading
山里宁静的早晨,感受阳光洒落在你身上,呼吸着鲜花的芬芳,而鸟儿则用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天的到来。
clean scent
Pre-writing:
Expressions
Structure
山里宁静的早晨,感受阳光洒落在你身上,呼吸着鲜花的芬芳,而鸟儿则用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天的到来。
clean scent
Pre-writing:
Expressions
Structure
山里宁静的早晨,感受阳光洒落在你身上,呼吸着鲜花的芬芳,而鸟儿则用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天的到来。
clean scent
Pre-writing:
Expressions
Structure
山里宁静的早晨,感受阳光洒落在你身上,呼吸着鲜花的芬芳,而鸟儿则用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天的到来。
clean scent
While-writing: group-work
Show Time
Post-writing:
I’m with my friends now. I ’ll share it with them.
Post-writing
communicators of
Chinese culture
Summary
1
2
How can we describe a place?
What expressions can we use?
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summary
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