内容正文:
Unit 3
Diverse Cultures
人教版必修第三册
Reading for Writing
Learning objectives
1. Master core vocabulary and sentence patterns for describing a place, and grasp the features of expository writing. 了解说明文的文体特征
2. Learn about ethnic cultures of China and San Francisco’s Chinatown, enhance cultural confidence and respect for cultural diversity. 中国民族文化
3. Develop logical thinking for place introduction writing. 逻辑思维能力
4. Write a coherent short essay to introduce the hometown with complete required key points.
写出一篇连贯的短文,完整介绍家乡并涵盖所有要点
Contents
1. Reading
2. Writing
3. Summary
4. Assessment
5. Homework
01. Reading
Describe a place with distinctive cultural identity
Lead in
Do you know where it is?
Chinatown
Warming up
What do you know about Chinatown?
Canada
Singapore
Australia
San Francisco
Warming up
Warming up
What do you want to know about Chinatown?
history
Now let's read a passage to know more information about the Chinatown in San Francisco.
tourist
attractions
language
architecture
food
…
Prediction
Welcome to Chinatown!
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?
2. Who are the target readers?
3. What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this text?
Visitors
Introduce Chinatown to people all over the world.
Fast reading
Read the introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco and answer the questions.
1. What are the famous tourist sites in the Chinatown of San Francisco?
Dragon Gate, Tin How Temple,
Bank of Canton, and Portsmouth Square.
2. What else can you do there?
We can explore the interesting sights, experience traditional Chinese culture, go shopping, eat Chinese food, and so on.
Fast reading
Read the introduction to the Chinatown quickly and get a general idea for each paragraph.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Para. 6
brief introduction
history of Chinatown
tourist sites
stores in Chinatown
food in Chinatown
the importance of Chinatown
Introduction
Body
Summary
_____________________
to Chinatown in San Francisco
_______ _____________ of Chinatown
__________ of Chinatown
General introduction
Detailed information
Importance
Part1(Para.1)
Part2(Para.2-5)
Part3(Para.6)
general
specific
general
Read for the structure
Read for the information
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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Read for language features
Read and underline the sentences that are used to describe the items.
location
climate
history
ethnic groups
languages
famous figures
businesses and industries
famous food/drink
tourist attractions
The Chinatown in San Francisco is the biggest in America, and also the oldest. It is a very popular tourist draw that receives more visitors each year than even the Golden Gate Bridge. The climate is mild all year round, meaning it is always a good time to visit.
旧金山的唐人街在全美规模最大、历史最为悠久.
它是一个非常受欢迎的旅游景点,每年接待的游客甚至比金门大桥还多。
这里一年四季气候温和,这意味着任何时候都适宜来游览。
旅游景点
that引导定语从句,作主语
adj.温和的
全年
v-ing 作结果状语
that引导宾语从句,that省略
it is a good time to do sth. 是做某事的好时候
Para 1: General introduction to San Francisco Chinatown
Read for language features
The Chinatown in San Francisco is the biggest in America, and also the oldest. It is a very popular tourist draw that receives more visitors each year than even the Golden Gate Bridge. The climate is mild all year round, meaning it is always a good time to visit.
Location :
Features:
Climate:
Located in _____________, the Chinatown there is ____________________________, which is a ___________________, whose climate is __________________.
San Francisco
the biggest and oldest in America
popular tourist draw
mild all year around
Para 1: General introduction to San Francisco Chinatown
Historically, Chinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush period. What started as a residential area for Chinese immigrants then turned into a centre for Chinese culture.
历史上,在修筑铁路和淘金热时期,来自中国的移民定居于此。
这里原本是中国移民的居住地,后来变成一个中国文化中心。
变成
居住地
铁路修建
句首副词作状语,修饰整个句子
what引导主语从句
Para 2: History of San Francisco Chinatown
The majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese, many of whom do not speak English fluently. This allows visitors to experience a real taste of China.
如今唐人街的绝大多数居民依旧是华人,他们中很多人英语说得并不流利。
这能让游客体验到正宗的中国味。
大多数
“代词+of+关系代词” 引导非限制性定语从句
…的味道
allow sb to do sth. 允许某人做...
Read for language features
Para 2: History of San Francisco Chinatown
Historically, Chinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush period. What started as a residential area for Chinese immigrants then turned into a center for Chinese culture. The majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese, many of whom do not speak English fluently. This allows visitors to experience a real taste of China.
History :
People:
Historically, San Francisco’s Chinatown began as a _______________ for Chinese ___________, meaning the majority of ____________ there are ______________, which allows visitors to experience ___________________.
residential area
immigrants
residents
ethnic Chinese
a real taste of China
Language:
Most of Chinatown was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake, but the city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture.
唐人街的大部分建筑 毁于1906年的大地震,但是市政府和居民将它重建,并且特地融人诸多中国建筑元素。
v-ing作伴随状语
take care to do sth. 注意做...
Para 3: Detailed information of San Francisco Chinatown
Traditionally, visitors enter Chinatown through the legendary Dragon Gate, which was built using materials donated from China. Other famous sites include the Tin How Temple and Bank of Canton, to name but a few.
传统上,游客从具有传奇色彩的龙门走入唐人街,龙门的建筑材料是由中国捐赠的。
其他的著名景点还有天后古庙、广东银行等,不胜枚举。
句首副词作状语,修饰整个句子
which 引导的非限制定语从句,在句中作主语
v-ing 作方式状语
v-ed 作后置定语
仅举几例
Visitors can also spend hours just exploring the interesting sights, smells, and sounds of China. Portsmouth Square is also a key site, being the centre of Chinatown.
游客亦可花上数小时,探索 此地的中国味道与美景声色。
作为唐人街的中心,花园角广场也是一个重要景点。
花费时间做...
v-ing 作伴随状语
It has a long and famous history, with the author Robert Louis Stevenson having spent much time writing there. These days, the square is a great place to see traditional Chinese culture in real life, such as games of Chinese chess, and people practising tai chi.
广场历史悠久,声名远扬,作家罗伯特·路易斯·史蒂文森曾长居于此进行创作。
如今,花园角广场已经成为游客的一个好去处,可以欣赏现实生活里的中国传统文化,如中国象棋和打太极拳。
with复合 结构:“with +名词+现在分词完成式” ,作状语
to do 作后置定语
Read for language features
Para 3: Detailed information of San Francisco Chinatown
Most of Chinatown was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake, but the city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture. Traditionally, visitors enter Chinatown through the legendary Dragon Gate, which was built using materials donated from China. Other famous sites include the Tin How Temple and Bank of Canton, to name but a few.
Tourist attractions
The stores in the Chinatown offer a unique range of souvenirs, goods, and clothing. All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine can be found, too, and there are Chinese tea stores, where visitors can taste and buy varieties of Chinese tea.
唐人街的商店出售各式特色纪念品、货物和衣服。
此外,各种各样的中草药也随处可见,还有中国茶叶商店,游客可以品尝和购买各种中国茶叶。
一系列
草药
where 引导的非限制性定语从句,修饰stores.
Para 4&5: Detailed information of San Francisco Chinatown
But perhaps what many tourists and San Franciscans treasure most about Chinatown is its food. There is Chinese food to suit everyone’s taste, with traditional dishes from all over China.
然而,很多游客和旧金山人最钟爱的或许是唐人街的美食。这里有着来自中国各地的传统菜肴,各种口味,应有尽有。
what引导的主语从句,what在句子中作treasure的宾语。
to do作后置定语
suit one’s taste 适合某人的口味
suit one’s need 满足某人的需要
Read for language features
Para 4&5: Detailed information of San Francisco Chinatown
The stores in the Chinatown offer a unique range of souvenirs, goods, and clothing. All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine can be found, too, and there are Chinese tea stores, where visitors can taste and buy varieties of Chinese tea.
But perhaps what many tourists and San Franciscans treasure most about Chinatown is its food. There is Chinese food to suit everyone’s taste, with traditional dishes from all over China.
Stores :
Food :
San Francisco’s Chinatown is a great place for shoppers/foodies, with…to suit everyone’s taste.
…is a place…, where visitors can also spend hours exploring…
Chinatowns are an important part of the diverse culture of the USA. They allow visitors who have never been to China to experience traditional Chinese culture first hand.
唐人街是美国多元文化的一个重要组成部分,未曾踏足中国的游客可以在唐人街近距离感受中国传统文化。
多元文化
who引导的定语从句修饰visitors, 作主语。
(at)first hand 第一手地(的);亲自地(的)
Para 6: Importance of Chinatown
Read for language features
Para 6: Importance of Chinatown
Chinatowns are an important part of the diverse culture of the USA. They allow visitors who have never been to China to experience traditional Chinese culture first hand.
Chinese culture
diverse culture
Review the language
a very popular tourist draw
it is always a good time to visit
Historically
a center for
a real taste of
This allows visitors to experience
Other famous sites include
to name but a few
where visitors can taste and buy
what many tourists treasure most about ... is its ...
There is ... food to suit everyone’s taste
极具吸引力的旅游景点
任何时候前往游览都很合适
从历史上看 / 历史上
… 的中心
真正领略到… / 地道体验…
这让游客能够体验到…
其他著名景点还有…
不胜枚举 / 略举几例
游客可在此品尝和购买…
许多游客最珍视… 的一点是...
有各式各样的… 美食来适合各种口味
Review the language
be located in/ on
has a history of ... years
is divided up into ...
has a population of ...
is ... in size
is home to ...
the most popular/ greatest/ largest
most popular foods/ tourist sights include ...
位于……
具有……的历史
被划分为……
拥有……人口
面积……
是……的家乡
最受欢迎/最伟大/最大的
最受欢迎的食品/旅游景点包括
02. Writing
Describe a place with distinctive cultural identity
Writing
In groups, brainstorm as much information as possible about your city/town and its culture. Then write an outline of your introduction.
famous tourist sites
famous figures
local food / snacks
introduction
name
location
history
climate
legendary stories
Writing
介绍某个地方的概况,属于说明文,正文内容应具备说明文的 语言特点。人称以第三人称为主,时态以一般现在时为主。
地方介绍类的文章可以围绕一个地方的地理位置、面积、人口、气候、语言、历史文化、旅游景点、特色小吃等方面进行描述。写作时不一定面面俱到,可根据具体的写作要求和目的,选择某些方面来介绍。
文章框架:
第一部分:总体介绍家乡(地理位置等);
第二部分:介绍家乡的特色之处(文化特色、著名景点等);
第三部分:简要总结并表示欢迎。
Writing
明确体裁话题
确定时态人称
布局文章架构
列出核心要点
首段:该地点的基本概况。
中段:该地点的历史与文化状况。
尾段:该地点的地方特色(饮食、
旅游等)
说明文: 介绍一个著名地点
一般现在时、第三人称
1.该地点的基本概况、人口和气候等。
2.该地点的历史与文化。
3.该地点的交通及旅游状况。
Write an introduction of a place
Writing
基本框架
主体(body)
介绍:
location、area、population、history、place of interest等……
结尾(ending)
总结
开头(beginning)
地点名称
Writing Practice
假如你是李华, 请你给某英文报社的“城市风采”栏目写一篇短文, 介绍我们的首都——北京。要点如下:
1. 基本概况: 人口约2,000万, 面积16,000多平方千米, 位于华北平原北部;
2. 历史与文化: 有3 000多年的历史, 是我国的政治、文化中心. 交通便利, 有天安门广场、故宫、长城等很多旅游景点。
注意: 词数80左右, 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
A sample
Para 1 Introduction
Beijing, which is the capital of China, ________________(人口)about 20 million and _________________(占地面积)more than 16, 000 square kilometers. It ______________________(位置)the North China plain.
Para 2 Body
Beijing ______________(历史)more than 3, 000 years. There are ______________________(有趣的地方)you can’t miss while visiting Beijing, such as/including Tian’anmen Square, The Palace Museum, the Great Wall and so on. _______________(那很方便)to go to these many beautiful tourist attractions in Beijing.
Para 3 Summary
As the political and cultural center of China, Beijing_______________(发挥着重要的作用)in China and draws the attention of the world. Come and enjoy your travel first hand.
has a population of
covers an area of
has a history of
many interesting places
It is convenient
plays a key role
the north of
is located in
03. Summary
1. Talk about ethnic minority cultures in China
Agreeing
Disbelief
Summary
Four categories of expressions in oral English
Feelings
Encouragement
Exactly! /You’re right!/
I see./I know what you mean.
No way!/ You’re kidding!
Really?/ I can’t believe it!
Great! /Super!
That’s interesting! /Wow!
Tell me more about it!
Summary
2. Describe a place with distinctive cultural identity
Introduction:
2. Important Details:
3.Summary:
Location
Climate
Size
History
Language
People
Food
Stores
Tourist Sites
Significance
Influence
04. Assessment
Assessment
Things I can do. Scores
I can understand the conversation about Guizhou's ethnic cultures and catch the key information in it. 5 4 3 2 1
I can use the four types of oral expressions to communicate about ethnic cultural travel. 5 4 3 2 1
I can master the core words and sentences for describing a place and know the features of expository writing. 5 4 3 2 1
I can sort out key reading information and analyze the structure of a place introduction text. 5 4 3 2 1
I can write a coherent short essay to introduce my hometown with complete key points.
05. Homework
Homework
Alternative 1:(必做)
假如你是李华,你的笔友Mike来信说他想来西安旅游,于是想了解一下西安的有关情况。请你给他回一封邮件。
内容包括:
1. 简介。
2.主要景点。
3. 开头结尾已给。
Dear Mike, I’m glad to know that you are planning to visit our city and now I’d like to tell you something about it/I strongly recommend Xi’an as your destination.
————————————————————————————Looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
A possible sample
Dear Mike,
I hear...I strongly recommend Xi’an as your destination.
Xi An, located in the heart of China, is the capital city of Shanxi province. Well-known to a city full of culture, it has as many as cultural relics you can imagine. For example,the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, the City Walls,the Wild Goose Pagoda, the Bell Tower,etc. You can also take a shower in the Huaqing Pool where the Gui Fei Yang ever stayed.
As for the transportation, you can choose either by train or by bus.....
I wish you’ll enjoyable the journey in Xi’an ......
Yours,
Li Hua
Homework
Alternative :2(选做)
你市文旅中心开展 “我为家乡代言” 主题活动,面向社会征集稿件,用以向来访的外国友人介绍你的家乡。请你用英语写一篇短文,
要点包括:
1.家乡概况(地理位置、地位);
2. 著名旅游景点;特色美食。
注意:词数:80 词左右;可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 注意:字数80字左右,可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
A possible sample
My Hometown
My hometown is a beautiful city in the southeast of China. It is a popular tourist draw and an important cultural center with a long history.
There are many famous sites worth visiting, such as old temples and peaceful parks. This allows visitors to experience traditional culture and beautiful natural scenery. Besides, there is delicious local food to suit everyone’s taste. Visitors can taste and buy special snacks everywhere. What many tourists treasure most is its friendly people. It is always a good time to come here.
In short, my hometown is well worth visiting and I’m sure you will have an unforgettable time.
Thank you
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