1、Unit 3 Diverse CulturesReading for writingWith the construction of the airport, Ezhou receives an increasing number of foreigners attention. Recently, Li Huas American friend Susan is coming to Ezhou.Could you help Li Hua to write a short introduction to Ezhouto attract more visitors? Step 1. warmin
2、g upHow to introduce a place? What to write? How to organize the items? What details do you think will be introduced? locationfeatureclimatepopulationethnic groupslanguagesfamous figureslegends/storiesfamous food/drinkbusinesseshistorycultureother namestourist attractionstransportationPrediction :A.
3、 A piece of news.B. A popular science article.C. An introduction to a place.D. An introduction to a person1. What kind of passage is it? Welcome to Chinatown! Welcome to Chinatown!The biggest and oldest Chinatown in America ? In San FranciscoStep 2 Skimming 1. What items are mentioned in the introdu
4、ction? 2. What is the structure of the passage and the main idea of each part? Read the introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco and answer the questions.Step 3. ScanningWhat details are mentioned in the text? Tick the items that are mentioned._ location_ climate_ history_ population_ ethnic g
5、roups_ languages_ famous figures _ legends/ stories_ famous food/drink_ tourist attractions_ businesses and industries_ other names for the city/townWhile-readinghistory4. What items are mentioned in the introduction?location climateethnic groupslanguageslocation, climate, historyWhile-readingtouris
6、t attractionsfamous figuresWhile-readingbusinesses and industriesfamous food / drink_ to the ChinatownGeneral introduction_ _ of the ChinatownDetailed information _ to the ChinatownImportance Introduction Body Summary Structure :Step 4. WritingHow to introduce a place? What to write? How to organize
7、 the items?Think for writing15What do you know about Ezhou?Structure of an introduction to a place location; size; populationAn introductionBodySummaryhistory; ethnic groups;languages; climate;famous food / drink;tourist attractions;businesses and industriesimportance / influenceStructureitems / inf
8、ormationIntroduction phrases for an introduction to a city / town 1Location be located (situated) in/at the foot of./ be surrounded by.2History has a history of years /Historically,/historical and cultural city3Population has a population of4Climate has four distinct seasons5Tourist attractions.is a
9、 great place to see/ . where visitors can./be home to.6Famous food to suit everyones taste7Importance/significanceGreat changes have taken place/ make contributions to/take on a new lookThe checklist Is the city / town introduction clear? Is the information specific and are the facts correct? Does t
10、he 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 any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors?Check and correct Exchange drafts with a partner. Use the checklist to give
11、feedback on your partners draft.Possible version: Located in the southeast of Hubei Province , Ezhou is a beautiful city with mountains and lakes, whose climate is mild all year around, meaning it is always a good time to visit. Historically, Sun Quan , the king of Wu kingdom ,built the capital in h
12、ere during the Three Kingdom Period. It is a famous cultural city with a history of more than 5, 000 years and has a population of more than 1 million. This allow visitors to experience its long history and splendid culture. There are many attractive scenic spots for visitors, including the West mou
13、ntain and Liangzi lake. Tourists can spend days exploring the unique beauty of nature , enjoying the fragrant flowers and singing birds. What many tourists treasure most about Ezhou is its food. Wu chang fish is the traditional Hubei cuisine to suit most peoples taste. With so many attractions, no wonder Ezhou is a city which becomes a popular tourist draw that receives a great many visitors every year.Welcome to my hometown-EzhouWelcome to my hometown-EzhouAssignment 1. Surf the internet for more information about your hometown. 2. Polish the article with your partners.
