1、3 3 Describe a place with distinctive cultural identity climate mild settle construction material to name but a few tai chi n. 气候气候 adj. 温和的；和善的；轻微的温和的；和善的；轻微的 vt. 结束结束(争论争论); 解决解决(纠纷纠纷) n. 建筑；建造；建造物；建筑；建造；建造物； （句子、短语等的）（句子、短语等的）结构结构 n. 材料；布料；素材材料；布料；素材 adj. 物质的；实际的物质的；实际的 仅举几例仅举几例 n. （also tai chi）
2、太极拳太极拳 Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately. clothing herbal suit (at) first hand item contain neat n. 衣服；服装衣服；服装 adj. 药草的；香草的药草的；香草的 vt. 适合；满足适合；满足需要；需要； 相配；合身相配；合身 n. 西服；套装西服；套装 第一手；亲自第一手；亲自 n. 项目；一件商品项目；一件商品（或物品）（或物品）； 一条一条（新闻）（新闻） v. 包含；含有；容纳包含；含有；容纳 adj. 极好的；整洁的；整齐的极好的；整洁的；
3、整齐的 Chinatown in San Francisco Chinatown in Los Angeles Chinatown in New York Chinatown in Chicago Chinatown in London Now lets read a passage to know more information about the Chinatown in San Francisco. Read the introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco and answer the questions. P32 1 1. Wha
4、t are the famous tourist sites in the Chinatown of San Francisco? 2. What else can you do there? Dragon Gate, Tin How Temple, Bank of Canton, and Portsmouth Square. We can explore the interesting sights, experience traditional Chinese culture, go shopping, eat Chinese food, and so on. Study the orga
5、nisation and language features. What information is included in the introduction? Tick the items that are mentioned. P33 2 _ location _ climate _ history _ population _ ethnic groups _ languages _ famous figures _ legends/ stories _ famous food/drink _ tourist attractions _ businesses and industries
6、 _ other names for the city/town Underline the sentences that are used to describe the items above. location climate history ethnic groups languages tourist attractions famous figures businesses and industries famous food/drink 1. How to introduce location be in/on/at lie in locate in stand be situa
7、ted The city stretches itself lazily along 2. How to introduce climate The climate is mild/gentle/severe/extreme It often rains/snows Because of a climate, 3. How to introduce population has a small population of with a population of The population of our city is Eighty percentage of the population
8、are 4. How to introduce history has a history of with a long history of Built in xx century, the building has witnessed too much coming and going in history. 5. How to introduce transport enjoying convenient access to traffic networks Local transportation is easily accessible. People can have easy a
9、ccess to local transportation. is within easy reach. It takes to take a train from to 6. How to introduce famous sites The city is well-known/ famous for its / as The city is home/birthplace to as a must-see for tourists, as A walk around is a feast for the mind as well as the eyes. Use what you hav
10、e learnt to write an introduction to your city/town. 1. In groups, brainstorm as much information as possible about your city/town and its culture. Then write an outline of your introduction. the name of your city/town the location, population, climate of the city/town the history of the city/town t
11、he famous sites in the city/town the culture of the city/town conclusion 2. Write an introduction to your city/town. The following phrases and expressions may help you. is located in/on has a history of years is divided up into has a population of is in size is home to ethnic groups the most popular
12、/greatest/largest popular festivals/foods/tourist sights include 3. Exchange drafts with a partner. Use the checklist to give feedback on your partners draft. Is the city/town introduction clear? Is the information specific and the facts correct? Does the city/town introduction contain all the impor
13、tant information? Is the information arranged in a good order? Does the passage have a proper beginning and conclusion? Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors? 4. Get your draft back and revise it. Put up your introduction in your classroom or read it to the class. Welcome to Lijiang
14、! Lijiang is an ancient city high up in the mountains of Yunnan, near the borders of Sichuan and Tibet. It was an important stop on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road, which connected central China with Myanmar(缅甸缅甸) and India, transporting not just tea but also silk and other goods, Lijiangs Old Town,
15、with a history of over 800 years, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, Lijiang is mostly known for its ethnic minority culture, especially the culture of the Naxi ethnic group. The Naxi are famous for their Dongba culture. They have their own unique written language that uses pictures and symbols
16、. They also create beautiful arts and crafts, and are well known for their singing and dancing. Strolling(漫步漫步) around the Old Town, one can witness Naxi life much as it was hundreds of years ago. One can also try traditional Naxi food, including the air-dried pork liver, Naxi baba (a kind of flat b
17、read), and Naxi hot pot. But if you really want to see Naxi traditional culture, it is best to visit during the Torch Festival, which usually occurs in the summer. During the festival, the streets are full of torches, bonfires, and lots of people singing and dancing. While the main ethnic group livi
18、ng in the area is the Naxi, there are also at least 19 other ethnic groups, including Yi, Lisu, Bai, Tibetan, and Pumi(普米族普米族). It is easy to arrange a short homestay with an ethnic minority family to learn more about their way of life. Just outside the city. there are beautiful mountains, meadows(草
19、地草地), lakes, rivers, and gorges(峡谷峡谷), offering plenty of opportunities to go hiking, kayaking(皮划艇皮划艇), or rafting(漂流漂流). Like much of Yunnan, the weather is always fairly mild in Lijiang, so it is fine to visit throughout the year. Lijiang can be easily reached by airplane or train, and visitors ca
20、n hire bikes or cars to explore the area. It is the perfect place for tourists to experience the colourful culture of Chinas ethnic minorities. Useful phrases and expressions to introduce a place. is located in/on has a history of years is divided up into has a population of is in size is home to ethnic groups the most popular/greatest/largest popular festivals/foods/tourist sights include Can you write a cultural introduction to your city/town? 1. Finish the exercises in Learning English. 2. Introduce your city/town to your classmates.
