1、3 3Describe a place with distinctive cultural identityWelcome to Chinatown空白演示单击输入您的封面副标题19世纪末时，中国移民像“卖猪仔”似的被运来加州修筑太平洋铁路和淘金，对当地的经济建设贡献厥伟，但他们却与义裔移民、黑人、穷白人、水手一块儿被当时的政府视为“次等公民”，并规定他们居住在特定区域内以免“污染”其它地方。他们只好在以都板街(Grant Ave.)为中心的小范围内活动，后来这里又迁入了新的移民，发展至今，便成了眼前的“”，也是空白演示单击输入您的封面副标题旧金山的唐人街是海外最具中国传统风格的唐人街，最有特
2、色的唐人街。唐人街长宽约1公里，共占16条街口，入口在格兰特街和布斯特街交会处，大门是一座中式牌楼，绿瓦盖顶，上书孙中山的“”4个大字。穿过牌楼，走进唐人街，你会发现这里的建筑、布置与电影中上世纪80年代的香港非常相像，充耳所闻的大多是粤语，会感觉非常亲切。空白演示单击输入您的封面副标题New Years Parade 新年巡游Tin How TempleBank of CantonPortsmouth Square Dragon GateChinatown in San FranciscoChinatown in Los AngelesChinatown in New YorkChinato
3、wn in ChicagoChinatown in LondonWhere is Chinatown?historylanguagearchitecturetourist attractionsfoodNow lets read a passage to know more information about the Chinatown in San Francisco. There are many Chinatowns around the world.What do you want to know about Chinatown?Reading for information Styl
4、e (体裁)Tense (时态)Theme (主题)Person (人称)Target readers The famous tourist sites an exposition(mainly) the present tenseintroduce San Franciscos Chinatown third personDragon Gate; Tin How Temple; Bank of Canton; Portsmouth Square visitors/tourists 1. Whats the main idea of the passage? An introduction t
5、o the Chinatown.Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5Para 6The characteristic of ChinatownThe history of ChinatownThe introduction of Chinatowns shops and productsThe origin of ChinatownThe existence value of ChinatownThe famous food and drinks of Chinatown2.Match the topic sentences.Match the general
6、meaning of each part. (1)Part 1 (Para. 1)_(2)Part 2(Paras. 2-5)_(3)Part 3(Para. 6)_A. The general introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco. B. Chinatowns cultural influence. C. The specific information of the Chinatown. Read and match.ACB.Read the passage on Page 32 quickly and fill in the fol
7、lowing blanks with suitable words.tourist drawClimatesettleddestroyedrebuiltsitesChinese fooddiverse cultureRead the introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco and answer the questions.P32 11. What are the famous tourist sites in the Chinatown of San Francisco?2. What else can you do there?Drago
8、n 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.Reading for the items Paragraph1: a short introductionLocationFeaturesClimate The Chinatown in San Francisco is in Ame
9、rica and also The Chinatown which is located in/ which lies in San Francisco is . the biggest; the oldestuIt is a very popular tourist draw that receives more visitors each year then even the Golden Gate Bridge.draw: n. 有吸引力的人或有吸引力的人或事事 receive: greet/welcome (guests/visitors)uThe climate is mild al
10、l year round, meaning it is always a good time to visit.Paragraph2:History Ethnic groupsLanguageHistorically, Chinese immigrants settled in during the railroad construction anduWhat started as a residential area for Chinese immigrants then turned into a center for Chinese culture.This house has a hi
11、story of several hundred years, dating back to the Qing Dynasty.The majority of residents are.Apart from being the kingdom of flowers, it is home to many ethnic minority groups.The majority of residents ethnic Chinese, many of whom do dont speak English fluently.uThis allows visitors to experience a
12、 real taste of China.allow sb to do sth: make it possible for sb to do sthPara3:tourist attractionsuMost of Chinatown was destroyed in the 19.6 earthquake, but the city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture.特地融入诸多中国元素特地融入诸多中国元素Traditionally, through the legend
13、ary Dragon Gate, which was built using materials donated from China.uOther famous sites include the Tin How Temple and Bank of Canton, to name but a few.Visitors can also hours just the interesting sights，smells，and sounds of China. Portsmouth Square is also a key site，being the centre of Chinatown.
14、 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.伴随状语不定式作后置定语famous figuresPara4:stores a
15、nd goodsThe stores offer a unique range of souvenirs,. All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine can be found too, and there are Chinese tea stores, where visitors can taste and buy.fooduWhat many tourists and San Franciscans treasure most about Chinatown is its food. There is Chinese food to
16、 suit everyones taste, with traditional dishes from all over China.Para5:Study the organisation 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/
17、stories_ famous food/drink_ tourist attractions_ businesses and industries_ other names for the city/townUnderline the sentences that are used to describe the items above.locationclimatehistoryethnic groupslanguagestourist attractionsfamous figuresbusinesses and industriesfamous food/drinkReading fo
18、r the structure paragraphMain ideaDetails (kind of information)Para1 Para2-5Para 6 A short introduction location features climateWhat you can do and findtourist attractions; famous figuresstores and goodsfoodimportance of Chinatownunique culturetraditional Chinese culturehistory ethnic groups langua
19、ge Introduction location; size; populationAn introductionBodyconclusionhistory; ethnic groups;languages; climate;famous figures;famous food/drink;tourist attractions;businesses and industriesimportance/influencestructure of the textUse what you have learnt to write an introduction to your city/town.
20、【写作指导】【写作指导】地点介绍类或旅游景点类的作文属于说明文地点介绍类或旅游景点类的作文属于说明文, 写写作内容通常包括地理位置、面积、人口、气候特征、作内容通常包括地理位置、面积、人口、气候特征、历史、特产等。也可适当融入人文风貌历史、特产等。也可适当融入人文风貌, 简单介绍该简单介绍该地区的民间风俗及人们的生活方式等地区的民间风俗及人们的生活方式等, 但要抓住该地但要抓住该地区的主要特征区的主要特征, 描写详略得当描写详略得当, 不可笼统。不可笼统。空白演示单击输入您的封面副标题【话题短语】【话题短语】1. be located(situated) in/on/at 坐落于坐落于, 位于
21、位于2. has a history of. . . years有有年的历史年的历史3. has a population of有有人口人口4. be home to是是的家园的家园5. be known/famous as 作为作为而出名而出名6. cover an area of . . . 占地占地(面积面积)7. the reform and opening-up policy改革开放政策改革开放政策8. great changes have taken place发生巨大变化发生巨大变化9. take on a new look呈现新面貌呈现新面貌10. make contribut
22、ions to为为做出贡献做出贡献Writing Practice Use what you have learnt to write an introduction to Jinan.Brainstorm informationWrite an outline Draft your passage and polish itWriting : describe a place with distinctive cultural identityWhat information should it contain:What is unique about the place? (distinc
23、tive cultural identity)What examples can you give to illustrate its unique feature? ( history population.)How you will organize it Para1: A general introduction Para2: Body Para3: summary1. In groups, brainstorm as much information as possible about your city/town and its culture. Then write an outl
24、ine of your introduction. the name of your city/town the location, population, climate of the city/town the history of the city/town the famous sites in the city/town the culture of the city/town conclusion1. How to introduce location be in/on/at lie in locate in stand be situated The city stretches
25、 itself lazily along2. 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 are4. How to introduce
26、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 access to local transporta
27、tion. 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.Useful phrases and expressions to introduc
28、e 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 Brainstorm information about Jinanother names/location/population(约约867万万)/size(约约10000多平方千米多
29、平方千米)history/famous figures/famous food/climate/tourist attractions/universities/businesses and industries importance/influenceOutline The name of the city/town:_Structure DetailsIntroduction Body paragraphsSummary be named as the Spring City; be located in the middle of; have a population of; cover
30、 an area of more thansquare kilometersHistorically,. has a history of.; the political and cultural center; hot and rainy on summer and cold and dry in winter; varieties of springs; Famous sites include Baotu Spring Park, Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain; Li Qingzhao ,Xin Qiji; Furong Street
31、offers a unique range of . play an important part in/ an amazing place to enjoy your holidayJinanSample Named as the Spring City for its some 100 springs, 72 are famous, Jinan is located in the middle of Shandong province. It has a population of 8670000 and covers an area of more than ten thousand s
32、quare kilometers. Jinan is a political center with more than 4000 years of cultural treasures woven into the urban tapestry. The climate here is hot and rainy in summer and cold and dry in winter. There are many famous sites, including Baotu Spring Park, Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain. Wha
33、ts more, it has a long history, with many famous figures living here, such as Li Qingzhao and Xin Qiji. Jinan not only plays an important part of the diverse culture of China, but also is really an amazing place to enjoy your holiday.3. Exchange drafts with a partner. Use the checklist to give feedb
34、ack 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 important information? Is the information arranged in a good order? Does the passage have a proper beginning and conclusion? Are there a
35、ny 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. 假设你是李华,你们学校校报正在举办主题为“我的家乡”的英文征文活动,请根据以下要点写一篇英语短文介绍你的家乡。要点:1. 地理位置; 2. 人文景观; 3. 发展变化; 4. 你的希望。注意: 1. 词数100左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。_答案答案: I live in a smal
36、l town near Chengdu in the southwest of China. There are not so many high-rise buildings or broad streets as in a big city. However, the scenery in my hometown is beautiful. As the town is located in the Chengdu Plain, around the town there is lots of farmland. From spring to autumn many kinds of cr
37、ops are grown on the farmland, which makes a breathtaking sight. In recent years, great changes have taken place in my hometown. A great many shopping centres and apartment buildings have been put up, which makes life much more convenient. I believe my hometown will develop faster in the future. Welcome to my hometown and I am willing to be your guide. Can you write a cultural introduction to your city/town?Introduce your city/town to your classmates.
