1、 1. What do you know about Ireland? Ireland is an island located in the northwest of Europe. It consists of/ is made up of Northern Ireland and Republic Ireland. The capital of Republic Ireland is Dublin. The southern part of Irland broke away from the UK in the 20th century. 2. Look at the picture
2、of Irelands country- side and describe your first impression of the country. It is beautiful, fascinating, pleasnt, charming, fantastic, and attractive. Whats the main idea of the passage? Irelands beautiful scenery / landscape and its traditions 1. Identify and underline the paragraphs introductory
3、/topic sentences(s) and the ending sentence(s) (Page 44, Ex. 2.1) What influence has Irelands beautiful countryside had on its people and traditions? The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each o
4、f the senses. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dacing, and dining. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring? Its beauty and how it offers something for all the senses. 2. What are the best ways to experience so
5、me Irish traditions and culture? (P44, 1. 2) Stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer; Enjoy a delicious tradtional Irish Beef Stew; Enjoy some traditional music and dancing; Introduce yourself to a frienddly face What is the meaning of “breathe in the sweet scent of fres
6、h flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song”? It means “not just smell but also absorb the smell of fresh flowers early in the morning as the birds sing their first song of the new day.” 4. What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs? By travelling around
7、the country using all your senses to experience everything , and by interacting with local people. 2. The paragraph talks about different senses in different places. Write the senses and places in the order that they appear. (Page 44, E 2, 2) Senses: 1_ 2_ 3_ 4_ Places: 1_ 2 _ 3 _ 4 _ sight in green
8、 hills and counties hearing by the sea touch smell in the mountains in the mountains 3. What words does the writer use to describe sensory details . Sight Hearing Touch Smell Taste aa a true feast for the eyes: the landscape, the green counties and hills breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers r
9、oar of the ocean waves, cries of the seabirds, morning song of birds feel the sun on your skin a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew Analyse the passage Structure Analyse the passage Structure To make readers eager to read To let readers know the passage ends or help readers remember your writing
10、Details and examples 此句中此句中greet使用了拟人使用了拟人(personification)的修辞的修辞 手法手法,使句子生动活泼使句子生动活泼,增强了画面感。增强了画面感。 Analyse the language featureAnalyse the language feature 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 sound
11、 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. When the smell of hot oil and f
12、ragrant 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 quie
13、t. For now well sleep, and tomorrow the sun will set us on fire again for a new day! Sort each sensory words according to the sense that is related to. bitter bright buzzing(昆虫嗡嗡声) murmuring cloudy fruity shining fragrant(芳香的) salty rough wet cry earthly smell(泥土般气味) rolling roar scented sweet hummi
14、ng(嗡嗡声) glistening howling rustling(沙沙声) stroke through the hair kiss on the cheek Task two: smellhearingtastetouchsight 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 (Sight) is
15、a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle (Sight). And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast (Hearing). On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin (Touch), and breathe in th
16、e sweet scent (Smell) of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. Imitative writing 仿写 Tell Nature was calm and peaceful Show It was a cool(触觉) and fresh(嗅觉) morning. The sky is clear and clean(视觉). A gentle breeze whistled(听觉) through the bushes and trees, mixed with sce
17、nts(嗅觉) of the wild flowers. Imitating writing 模仿写作 Tell: The West Lake is beautiful. Show When the night falls, the West Lake is really fascinating. High above the sky are a lot of bright shiny stars , and the glistening moon is specially clear.(视觉) The water in the lake is as even as a mirror with
18、 reflections of hills and trees alongside the lakeshore. Branches of the willows are singing a soft song in the evening breeze.(听觉) Walking for a short distance, with the wind stroking through your hair (触觉)and the faint sweet smell(嗅觉) wafted along, you can be fully immersed in this charming peace. Assignment：
