1、A Travel JournalPeking Duck Restaurantstrings of red lanternsEnglish road signsdifferent architectural stylemany foreigners on the streetCan you find something that you are familiar with in the picture?Is it like the street in your city?While all the people may be identical in the way they look, the
2、re are clear cultural differences between two or more groups. Their lifestyles are completely different.This is a street that features diverse cultures.San Francisco is a city with diverse cultures.San Francisco was-after the 1964 Alaska earthquake -the second strongest earthquake ever to have occur
3、red in a populated area in the United states. It was also the second most deadly natural disaster in Us history after the Galveston hurricane in 1900.San Francisco is a technical masterpiece that can only be described in superlative terms. When the bridge was completed in 1937 it was the worlds long
4、est and tallest suspension bridge(悬索桥).Q: If you go to a new city, where will you go for a visit?Scenic spots, shopping mall, markets, specialty restaurants, museum, historic buildings, zoo, art galleries, etc.Lets read Li Lans travel journal and see where she went.time information usually in the pa
5、st tenseA Travel JournalA Travel Journaltime informationusually in the past tenseA Travel JournalA Travel JournalWritten in the first person usually written chronologicallystylisticfeaturesof a travel journalstylisticfeaturesof a travel journaltime information on the first line(either on the left or
6、 right)usually in the past tenseWritten in the first personusually written chronologicallyTips:Pay attention to the capitalized words and numbers. 1. before coming to San Francisco2. morning3. afternoon4. eveningThe Redwood ForestThe wine country of Napa Valley a historical museumSan Franciscothe st
7、reet in Mission District a Cantonese restaurant in the Chinatown5. tomorrow a jazz bar in the Richmond Districttimeplace1. before coming to San Franciscocamped in the Redwood Forest; visited the wine country of Napa Valleyparagraph 1The coastal redwoods are some of the most massive and tallest trees
8、 in the globe.1. before coming to San Franciscocamped in the Redwood Forest; visited the wine country of Napa Valleyparagraph 11. before coming to San Franciscocamped in the Redwood Forest; visited the wine country of Napa ValleyThe Napa Valley is one of the most widely recognized wine regions in th
9、e world. Renowned for both wine and food, the Napa Valley is a must see for any wine lover.paragraph 12. morningexplored the neighborhood; learned about Mission School Art; paragraph 2ate Mexican-Chinese noodles form a food truckparagraph 2population compositionart2. morningexplored the neighborhood
10、; learned about Mission School Art; paragraph 2ate Mexican-Chinese noodles form a food truckTheMission Districtis a virtual outdoor art gallery full of vibrant murals. Throughout the neighborhood, hundreds of walls and fences are adorned with colorful works of art.paragraph 2population compositionar
11、tfood2. morningexplored the neighborhood; learned about Mission School Art; paragraph 2ate Mexican-Chinese noodles form a food truckparagraph 2population compositionartfood3. afternoonwent to a historical museumparagraph 3Some opened up shops and restaurants in Chinatown.America got California from
12、_ attracted over 300,000 people from all over the world._ did a great contribution to the changes.paragraph 3Many others found jobs on farms , joined the gold rush, or went to build the railway that joined California to the eastern region of the country. paragraph 3People from different countries br
13、ought diverse cultures to build a new home with their hometown in heart.enjoyed a meal in a Cantonese restaurant in the Chinatown; paragraph 44. eveningSan Francisco Chinatown is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia as well as the oldest Chinatown in North America. It is one of the top tourist attr
14、actions in San Francisco. enjoyed a meal in a Cantonese restaurant in the Chinatown; paragraph 44. eveningWas there any example to show cultural diversity? There were cafs and restaurants, including a Cantonese restaurant serving its food on beautiful china plates.5. tomorrowparagraph 5will go to a
15、jazz bar in the Richmond District; Jazz originated from the American Blacks; originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, southern United States in the late nineteenth Century.Cultural/ Ethnic diversityThe Mission District(people from Mexica or Central America)Richmond District(a jazz bar)Chinatown(cafs an
16、d Chinese restaurants)The local museum(immigrants from different countries)Parts Feelings Examples Para1:city of San Franciscoamazed, impressedAnd what a cityrebuild itself after the earthquake so many beautiful old buildingson top of big hillsoffering great viewPara2: Mission DistrictinterestedI wa
17、lked around looking at the street art for a few hoursquite modern and livelydelicious A real mix of cultures here!Para3: local museumtouchedThe museum did a really good jobimmigrants left their own countrycarried a bit of home in their heats built a new home here.Para4: Chinatownhappyso many good ca
18、fs and restaurantsbeautiful china platesWhat good food!Para5: Richmond DistrictEager to knowCant wait!Exchange your experience with your group mates. Have you ever been to a place that has a diverse culture? IF your answer is YES, what did you learn from it? Did you meet any difficulties?IF your ans
19、wer is NO, do you want to experience a diverse culture in person, and why?opportunities to experience different cultures and customs, making lives more interestingpersonal growth(culture awareness, intercultural communication, cooperation)more open-minded societyexchange of innovative ideasmisunderstanding across languages and culturesconflicting values and lifestylesunconscious cultural biasesFinish your sharing with your classmates. If you have the chance to go travelling next time,try to write a travel journal by yourself.
