1、Unit 3 Diverse CulturesReading for Writing1 Lead-in: Have you seen the movie Detective Chinatown?What does Chinatown feature? Chinese restaurants and Chinese architecture Chinese storesChinese festivals and celebrations people in different skin colors practising tai chiLook at the title and picture
2、and predict.1. What kind of article is this?2.Who are the target (目标）目标）readers?3.What is the writers purpose of writing this text?2 prediction:An introduction to Chinatown in San Francisco.The target readers are visitors. To attract tourists to visit Chinatown._to San Francisco ChinatownGeneral int
3、roduction_ _ of the ChinatownDetailed information _ of ChinatownImportance Introduction Body Summary 3 Structure:before-reading:an introduction to a city Mind-map of items for an introduction to a city / town location climate historypopulationethnic groupslanguagesfamous figureslegends / storiesfamo
4、us food / drinktourist attractionsbusinesses and industriesother names for the city / townRead for detailshistoryWhat items are mentioned in the introduction?location climateethnic groupslanguageslocation, climate, historytourist attractionsfamous figuresRead for detailsWhat items are mentioned in t
5、he introduction?businesses and industriesfamous food / drinkRead for detailsWhat items are mentioned in the introduction?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 and Horse Roa
6、d, 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 culture of the
7、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 Naxi life mu
8、ch 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 in the summe
9、r. 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 a short hom
10、estay 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 weather is alw
11、ays 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.1settle in2start a
12、s3turn 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 up into13has a history of1
13、4has 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介绍某一个城市/镇，此类文章一般为说明文。1. 地点介绍类说明文属于事物性说明文；2. 要求用简洁的语言把需要介绍的要点讲清楚；3. 时态多用一般现在时。An introduction to your city or town基本框架主体(body)介绍:location、area、populat
14、ion、history、place of interset等结尾(ending)总结开头(beginning)地点名称1Now Ill tell you something about the greatest places of interest in our town.现在我来告诉你一些有关我们城镇的名胜景点的事。2Im more than glad to tell you something about the history of our city.我非常高兴来为你讲述我们城市的历史。精彩开篇1.The beautiful town is located along the shore
15、 of the lake.这个美丽的城镇坐落于湖的沿岸。2.Our city stretches itself lazily along the Yangzi River.我们的城市沿着长江慵懒地伸展开。正文佳句（1）1.Our new town covers an area of 12，000 mu, with 2 rivers running through it.我们的新城占地12 000亩，有两条河流穿城而过。2.The town, which takes up over 50 square kilometers, is very large in size.我们的城镇非常大，占地五十
16、多平方千米。正文佳句（2）1.The old town dates back to the late seventeenth century.这座古城建于十七世纪后期。2.Built in the 19th century, the old village has witnessed the improvement of peoples life.建造于19世纪，这个古村落见证了人们生活水平的改善。正文佳句（3）It is the biggest city in China, which has a lot of places of interest, among which are the
17、Chenghuang Temple and Longhua Temple.它是中国最大的城市，拥有众多名胜古迹，其中有：城隍庙和龙华庙。正文佳句（4）1.Guilin, the small city, is unique and like a water colour painting，especially a Chinese painting, waiting for visitors from all over the world to have a look at it.桂林，是一个充满水墨色彩的小城，更像一幅中国画，正等着来自全球的游客来参观。2.Im looking forward
18、to your coming to our city one day.期望有一天你能来我们的城市。优秀结尾 I am more than glad to introduce my hometown, Shiyan, to you. Situated in the northwest Hubei, Shiyan, with an area of 23,000square kilometers, is the fourth largest city in Hubei Province. It has natural culture scenery and clean enviroment.The
19、most famous place of interest is Wudang Montain, which attracts milions of tourists all over the world every year. The best way to experience it is to take a bus. And it only takes half an hour to take a bus from city center to Wudang Mountain. Im looking forward to your coming to my city one day.范文
20、欣赏 假定你叫李华，是一名导游 ，你将带领个外国旅游团游览广东省的省会广州。请你用英语写一篇发 言稿简单介绍广州。要点如下:注意: (1)词数80左右; (2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;概况概况位于中国南部位于中国南部; ;广东省的省会广东省的省会; ;全市面积超过概况全市面积超过概况74347434平方千米平方千米; ;人口人口15001500多万多万历史拥有2000多年历史的文化名城，古代海上丝绸之路的重要港口城市气候珠江从市中心穿过， 温暖湿润旅游风光旖旎，旅游资源丰富参考词汇参考词汇: 海上丝绸之路the Maritime Silk Road 珠江the Pearl River从
21、 .中心穿过wind the way throughube located in/on 位于、坐落于uhave a history of years/ with a history of years 有年的历史uhave a population of 有人口ucover an area of 占地面积ube home to 是的家乡upopular festivals/foods/tourist sights include 受欢饮的节目、事物、旅游景点包括ube rich/abundant in 盛产Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to Guangzhou. I
22、m Li Hua. And Im more than glad to be your guide. Located in the south of China, Guangzhou is one of the central cities of China. Serving as the capital city of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou covers an area of over 7,434 square kilometers and has a population of more than fifteen million. Besides, it
23、 is a famous cultural city with a history of more than 2, 000 years, which is known as an important port of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. As for its climate, with the Pearl River winding its way through the city, Guangzhou enjoys a warm and wet climate. Last but not least, well known for its beautiful scenery, Guangzhou is also rich in tourist sights. In a word, Guangzhou is really a great and attractive city. Wish you have a good time and enjoy yourself.
