1、Unit 3 Diverse CulturesReading for Writingclimatemildconstructionto name but a fewtai chiclothingherbalitemneatWORDS REVIEWn. 气候气候adj. 温和的；和善的；轻微的温和的；和善的；轻微的n. 建筑；建造；建造物；（句子、短语等的）结构建筑；建造；建造物；（句子、短语等的）结构仅举几例仅举几例n. （also tai chi）太极拳）太极拳n. 衣服；服装衣服；服装adj. 药草的；香草的药草的；香草的n. 项目；一件商品（或物品）；一条（新闻）项目；一件商品（或物品）
2、；一条（新闻）adj. 极好的；整洁的；整齐的极好的；整洁的；整齐的1. Where is it? 2. And how do you know? 3. What do you know about it?1. Who are the target readers?2. Whats the topic of the text?3. Whats the writers purpose of writing this text?Visitors.An introduction to the Chinatown.To attract more people to Chinatown.before-r
3、eading:an introduction to a city Mind-map of items for an introduction to a city / town location climate historypopulationethnic groupslanguagesfamous figureslegends / storiesfamous food / drinktourist attractionsbusinesses and industriesother names for the city / townRead for detailshistoryWhat ite
4、ms are mentioned in the introduction?location climateethnic groupslanguageslocation, climate, historytourist attractionsfamous figuresRead for detailsWhat items are mentioned in the introduction?businesses and industriesfamous food / drinkRead for detailsWhat items are mentioned in the introduction?
5、 structure and the main idea of each part ?What can you find and do in Chinatown?history; ethnic groups;languages;famous figures;famous food / drink;tourist attractions;businesses and industriesMain ideas Items / Informationlocation; climateimportance / influencePara. 1Introduction Para. 2 5Body Par
6、a. 6SummaryImportance of ChinatownStructureBrief introduction to ChinatownRead for structureStructure of an introduction to a place Welcome to Lijiang! 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 an
7、d 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, 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 cult
8、ure 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. 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 N
9、axi 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 bread), 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 i
10、n the summer. During the festival, the streets are full of torches, bonfires, and lots of people singing and dancing. While the main ethnic group living in the area is the Naxi, there are also at least 19 other ethnic groups, including Yi, Lisu, Bai, Tibetan, and Pumi(普米普米族族). It is easy to arrange
11、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 wea
12、ther 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 can hire bikes or cars to explore the area. It is the perfect place for tourists to experience the colourful culture of Chinas ethnic minorities.Languag
13、e points1settle in2start as3turn into4a real taste of5take care to do sth6to name but a few7spend time (in) doing在在定居定居转变成转变成真正的体验真正的体验注意做某事注意做某事列举几个例子列举几个例子花费时间做某事花费时间做某事Language points: Important phrases (P32 P33)从从开始开始8a range of9varieties of10suit everyones taste11be located in / on12be divided
14、up into13has a history of14has a population of15give feedback on sth适合每个人的口味适合每个人的口味分成分成有有时间历史时间历史有有人口人口对对做出反馈做出反馈Language points: Important phrases (P32 33)位于位于各种各样的各种各样的一系列一系列1. The climate is mild all year round, meaning it is always a good time to visit. (P32) 这里全年气候温和这里全年气候温和，这意味着任何时候都适宜来游览。这意味
15、着任何时候都适宜来游览。Language points: Important sentences (P32)现在分词短语作现在分词短语作状语状语2. What started as a residential area for Chinese immigrants then turned into a centre for Chinese culture. (P32)这里原本是中国移民的居住地，后来变成一个中国文化中心。这里原本是中国移民的居住地，后来变成一个中国文化中心。主语从句主语从句 What makes this shop different is that it offers mor
16、e personal services. This is what they call Salt Lake City. Show me what you have bought.【用法总结】【用法总结】what是连接代词，引导的从句可以作主语、宾语或表语；是连接代词，引导的从句可以作主语、宾语或表语；what本本身在从句中可作主语、宾语或表语。身在从句中可作主语、宾语或表语。3. The majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese, many of whom do not speak English fluently.
17、 (P32)如今唐人街的绝大多数居民依旧是华人，他们中很多人英语说得并不流利。如今唐人街的绝大多数居民依旧是华人，他们中很多人英语说得并不流利。most of whom / which引导引导非限制性定语从句非限制性定语从句, 属于“介词介词+关系代词关系代词”4. Traditionally, visitors enter Chinatown through the legendary Dragon Gate, which was built using materials donated from China. (P32) 传统上，游客从具有传奇色彩的龙门走入唐人街，龙门的建筑材料是由中传
18、统上，游客从具有传奇色彩的龙门走入唐人街，龙门的建筑材料是由中国捐赠的。国捐赠的。非限制定语从句非限制定语从句v-ing作方式状语作方式状语v-ed作后置定语作后置定语1. For breakfast he only drinks juice from fresh fruit (grow) on his own farm.2. He is a student at Oxford University, (study) for a degree in computer science.3. Theres a note pinned to the door (say) when the shop
19、will open again.4. It is one of the funniest things (find) on the Internet so far this year.5. This is _ he is eager to do.6.He wanted to know _ at the meeting. 他想知道经理在会议上说了些什么。他想知道经理在会议上说了些什么。 即学即用grown studying saying found whatwhat the manager had said5. There is Chinese food to suit everyones ta
20、ste, with traditional dishes from all over China. (P32) 这里有来自中国各地的传统菜肴，各这里有来自中国各地的传统菜肴，各种口味，应有尽有。种口味，应有尽有。 He died with his daughter yet a schoolgirl. She said good-bye with tears in her eyes. He often sleeps with the windows open. He stood before his teacher with his head down. He sat there with hi
21、s eyes closed. He fell asleep with the lamp burning. I cant go out with all these clothes to wash.Observe and find【用法总结】【用法总结】“with + 复合结构”即 with + 宾语 + 名词 / 介词短语 / 形容词 / 副词 / -ed 分词 / -ing分词 / to do，在句中表状态或说明背景情况状态或说明背景情况，常做伴随、方式、原因，条件等状语状语。1. A班有三十名学生，其中许多来自南方。班有三十名学生，其中许多来自南方。 There are thirty st
22、udents in Class A _.2. The next thing he saw was smoke _ (从房子后从房子后 面升起面升起).3. In the fall, the street is often _ (覆盖着落叶覆盖着落叶).4. European football is played in 80 countries, _ (make) it the most popular sports in the world.5. I stood before her with my heart _ (beat) fast.6. All the afternoon he worked with the door _ (lock).7. He lived in a house _ (四周都是高大的树木四周都是高大的树木).即学即用many of whom come from the southrising from behind the housecovered with fallen leavesmakingbeatinglockedwith tall trees all around
