1、目录 CONTENTS 1. Read a travel journal about San Francisco and discover1. Read a travel journal about San Francisco and discover its Chinatownits Chinatown 2. explore the diverse cultures of the world.2. explore the diverse cultures of the world. 3. Learn the usage of words and patterns.3. Learn the u
2、sage of words and patterns. Learning aims Look at the following picture and answer the questions. 1.Where do you thin this photo was taken? 2. What can you see in the photo? How would you describe it? Pre-reading The photo was probably taken in the United States because I can see a sign that says “C
3、ALIFORNIA. Many of the signs and decorations look Chinese, so it is probably a Chinatown. I can see some restaurants and stores. The signs are in Chinese and English. There is a lamp post decorated with dragons, and also lots of red lanterns. It seems like the photo was taken at night on a busy stre
4、et in Chinatown. (3)What do you want to know about the city of San Francisco? San Francisco is a city in California on the West Coast of the US. It is famous for its Chinatown and its sports teams. Look at the pictures on Page 28 and predict what the text is probably about? The text is probably abou
5、t the city of San Francisco. Predicting Scan Li Lans travel journal and find out the places that she has been to or plan to visit. Has been to: Redwood Forest, Napa Valley, Mission District, a local museum, Chinatown Plans to visit: Richmond District the passage carefully and answer the following qu
6、estions. (1)Where are many beautiful old buildings in San Francisco? _ (2)What started in the Mission District? _ (3)Why did many people from all over the world come to San Francisco? _ (4)What is so special about Chinatown? _ On top of big hills. An art movement called the“Mission School” To seek t
7、heir fortune. There were so many good caf s and restaurants. Further reading in the blanks according to the passage. Before coming to San Francisco _ in the Redwood Forest and visited _ of Napa Valley In the morning walked around _ the _ for a few hours and _ some delicious Mexican- Chinese _ camped
8、 the wine country looking at street art ate noodles In the afternoon headed to a _ and learned much about the _ in California In the evening went to Chinatown and ate _ in a Cantonese restaurant tomorrow go to _ in the Richmond District local museum historical changes great food a jazz bar Read the
9、passage again and try to summarize the main idea in one sentence. (2)Thinking and discussing：What are the benefits and challenges of cultural diversity? The passage is a travel journal about the city of San Francisco and the writers travel experience in one day. Benefits：increased adaptability，broad
10、er serve range，variety of viewpoints，more effective execution. Challenges：communication barriers，resistance to change，socio-cultural factors. Third reading Have you ever been to a place that has a diverse culture? What do you think brought about the cultural diversity? Please discuss these questions
11、 in groups. You may start like this. A：Hello，glad to meet you here. Have you ever been to a place that has a diverse culture? B：Yes. I went to San Francisco，a multicultural city，in the summer holidays. A：. 阅读技巧点拨 如何分类和组织信息？ 1.By deciding the kind of information，e.g.dates，numbers，opinions. 2.By putti
12、ng things in order，e.g .according to how old，how much，what kind. 3.By drawing a diagram to organize the information. 语言现象感知 .单词理解 体会句中加黑单词的词性和含义 1.She admitted having done wrong._ 2.I saw the child reading a science fiction comic._ 3.The police are still seeking the men involved in last weeks robber
13、y._ 4.His claim to own the house is valid._ vt.承认 n.漫画杂志 vt.寻找 n.宣称；断言 .词块积累 写出下列词块的含义 1.sit on the top of big hills _ 2.one of the oldest parts of the city _ 3.used to be a poor area _ 4.a centre for art _ 5.a real mix of cultures _ 位于大山顶上 这个城市最古老的地方之一 过去是一个贫困区 艺术中心 真正的文化融合 6.head to a local museum
14、 _ 7.gold rush _ 8.earn a living _ 9.open up shops _ 10.immigrants from different countries and cultures _ 去当地的博物馆 淘金热 谋生 开商店 来自不同国家和文化的移民 .句式欣赏 1.动词-ing形式作宾语 Today was my first day back in San Francisco after camping in the Redwood Forest and visiting the wine country of Napa Valley. 2.it作形式主语，不定式是真正的主语 I have to admit that it definitely feels good to be back in the city again. 3.how引导宾语从句 The museum did a really good job of showing how America was built by immigrants from different countries and cultures.
