1、B3U3 Reading for WritingHewenclimatemildsettleconstructionmaterialto name but a fewtai chin. 气候气候adj. 温和的；和善的；轻微的温和的；和善的；轻微的 vt.&vi. 定居定居; 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）太极拳太极拳clothingherbalsuit(at) f
2、irst handitemcontainneatn. 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；整齐的Lead-inSkimming1. What kind of passage is it?A.A piece of news.B.A popular science article.C.An intr
3、oduction to a place.D.An introduction to a person2.What is the structure of the whole passage?Para 1:General introduction to San Francisco ChinatownThe Chinatown in San Francisco is the biggest in America, and also the oldest. It is a very popular tourist draw that receives more visitors each year t
4、han even the Golden Gate Bridge. The climate is mild all year round, meaning it is always a good time to visit.LocationFeaturesClimateLocated in , the Chinatown there is the in America , which is a , whose climate is mild all year around.San Franciscobiggest and oldest popular tourist drawCertain in
5、formation should be included in the beginning of the passage.Para 2:Detailed information of San Francisco ChinatownHistoryPeopleLanguageHistorically, San Francisco Chinatown began as a residential area for Chinese immigrants, meaning the majority of residents there are ethnic Chinesewhich allows vis
6、itors to experience a real taste of China.Proper verbs are highly recommended.Para 3:Detailed information of San Francisco ChinatownTourist attractions, which was built usingVisitors can also spend hours exploringis also a key site, with doing is a great place to see, such asis a place, where visito
7、rs can Para 45:storesSan Francisco Chinatown is a great place for shoppers/foodies, withto suit everyones taste.is a place. . . , where visitors can also spend hours exploringfoods The stores in the Chinatown offer a unique range of souvenirs, goods, and clothing. All kinds of traditional Chinese he
8、rbal medicine can be found, too, and there are Chinese tea stores, where visitors can taste and buy varieties of Chinese tea. But perhaps what many tourists and San Franciscans treasure most about Chinatown is its food. There is Chinese food to suit everyones taste, with traditional dishes from all
9、over China.Para 6:Chinatowns are an important part of the diverse culture of the USA. They allow visitors who have never been to China to experience traditional Chinese culture first hand.What does Chinatown mean to the ethnic Chinese?To those ethnic Chinese, Chinatown is not only a residential area
10、, but offers a center for Chinese culture and a real taste of their hometown.Significance of the place How to write a recommendation to recommend your city to others?主体段落：介绍推荐的物或人的几个方面，说明推荐理由三段式谋篇思路首段：直接说明写信目的尾段：希望对方接受自己的推荐假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Mike准备来中国游玩，请你写一封推荐信向他推荐广州。要点如下：1.基本概况：位于广东省南部，一年四季温和 2.景点：有很多值得
11、参观的地方，如广州塔，西关 3.美食：早茶三段式Para1:写信目的非谓语得知你要来中国，我非常高兴地向你推荐广州。knowingLearninggladdelightedPara1: Knowing you are going to visit China, I am delighted to recommend a city to you, where you can experience the charm of Cantonese history and civilization.Para2:reasons for recommending Guangzhoulocationclima
12、tefoodfamous sitespeoplelocation and climate lie in locate in stand be situated The climate is mild/gentle/severe/extreme Because of a climate, 非谓语，定语从句location and climateLocated in the south of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou is regarded as a flower city, whose climate is mild all year round, meanin
13、g its always a good time to visit.famous sitesfamous sitesGuangzhou TowerXiguan The city is well-known/ famous for its / as as a must-see for tourists, as A walk around is a feast for the mind as well as the eyes.不胜枚举to name but a fewThere are many attractive tourist draws for visitors, including th
14、e Guangzhou Tower and Xiguan, to name but a few. Tourist can spend hours exploring the unique beauty of a variety of architectural styles.非谓语 、spendfoodmorning teaspring rollGuanyin tea is a traditional cuisine, which attracts a great many foodies to have a taste. What attracts many tourists most is
15、In addition, what attracts many tourists most about Guangzhou is its morning tea culture. You can have a taste of a spring roll and drink a cup of Guanyin tea, enjoying chatting with friends.Para3:总结希望对方接受推荐 I do hope you can take my recommendations into consideration and make a final decision. Ill
16、be more than happy if you can take my recommendations/ideas into consideration.广州有很多著名的景点，无疑是一个来旅游的好选择。withno wonderWith so many attractions, no wonder Guangzhou is a good choice for you to visit. I believe your trip will be wonderful if you take my recommendation into consideration.Dear Mike, Knowi
17、ng you are going to visit China, I am delighted to recommend a city to you, where you can experience the charm of Cantonese history and civilization. Located in the south of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou is regarded as a flower city, whose climate is mild all year round, meaning its always a good ti
18、me to visit. There are many attractive tourist draws for visitors, including the Guangzhou Tower and Xiguan, to name but a few. Tourist can spend hours exploring the unique beauty of a variety of architectural styles. In addition, what attracts many tourists most about Guangzhou is its morning tea c
19、ulture. You can have a taste of a spring roll and drink a cup of Guanyin tea, enjoying chatting with friends. With so many attractions, no wonder Guangzhou is a good choice for you to visit. I believe your trip will be wonderful if you take my recommendation into consideration. Yours, Li Hua假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Mike准备来中国游玩，请你写一封推荐信向他推荐广州。要点如下：1.基本概况：位于广东省南部，一年四季温和 2.景点：有很多值得参观的地方，如广州塔，西关 3.美食：早茶Write your own essay.
