1、San Francisco,a city with diverse culturesGolden Gate BridgeRedwood Forestwine country of Napa Valley Prediction:What might she write about in the text?Who:_Where:visit _When:_What:Li Lan recorded _ How the author develops the travel journal:in _ order.Li LanSan Francisco,USWednesday,21 Junewhat she
2、 saw and did and how she felt.First reading for basic informationtimeA travel journal Li Lans routeRedwood Forestwine country of Napa ValleyMission DistrictmuseumChinatownjazz barPartsFeelingsWhat I saw and didPara.1:city of San FranciscoPara.2:Mission DistrictPara.3:local museumPara.4:ChinatownPara
3、.5:Richmond Districtamazed,impressedAnd what a cityrebuild itself after the earthquake so many beautiful old buildingson top of big hills offering great viewinterestedI walked around looking at the street art for a few housquite modern and livelydeliciousA real mix of cultures here!touchedThe museum
4、 did a really good jobimmigrants left their own countrycarried a bit of home in their heartsbuilt a new home here.happyso many good cafes and restaurantsbeautiful china platesWhate good food!eager to knowCant wait!Second reading for detailed informationPara 1.What impressed the writer first about Sa
5、n Francisco?Third Reading for thinking Today was my first day back in San Francisco after camping in the Redwood Forest and visiting the wine country of Napa Valley.I have to admit that it definitely feels good to be back in the city again.And what a citya city that was able to rebuild itself after
6、the earthquake that occurred in 1906.There are so many beautiful old buildingsmany siting on top of big hills,offering great views of the city,the ocean,and the Golden Gate Bridge.First impression What a great citya city that was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that occurred in 1906.The
7、city is brave,tough and strong.There are so many beautiful old buildings many sitting on top of big hills,offering great views of the city,the ocean,and the Golden Gate Bridge.The city is attractive,beautiful and spectacular.It definitely feels good to be back in the city.San FranciscoInner spiritOu
8、tside beautyPara.2 My hotel is near downtown，in the Mission District，one of the oldest parts of the city.Many of the people living here are from Mexico or Central America.This district used to be a poor area of town，but is now a centre for art，music，and food.In fact，an art movement called the“Missio
9、n School”started here.Its influenced by graffiti art and comic art.I walked around looking at the street art for a few hours.It was quite modern and lively.Afterwards，I ate some delicious Mexican-Chinese noodles from a food truck.A real mix of cultures here!the oldest partsfrom Mexico or Central Ame
10、ricaby graffiti art and comic arta centre for art,music,and foodMexican-Chinese noodlespoor area of townWhat is so special about the Mission District?Mission District涂鸦艺术和漫画艺术graffiti art and comic artExperience:Where we liveMany of the people living here are from Mexico or central America.This dist
11、rict used to be a poor area of town,but is now a centre for art,music,and food.Its influenced by graffiti art and comic art.I ate some delicious Mexican-Chinese noodles from a food truck.Mix of peopleOpenness creationacceptance Mix of food A real mix of cultures here.A modern,lively,creative and ope
12、n cityEthnic diversityExperience:What we eatI went to Chinatown.There were so many cafes and restaurants to choose from.I selected a Cantonese restaurant that served its food on beautiful china plates.What great food.Experience:EntertainmentTomorrow evening,I am going to a jazz bar in the Richmond D
13、istrict.Cant wait.Rich in varietiesEthnic diversityA music originated from black peopleChinatownjazz barPara 3:Exploration:In the afternoon，I headed to a local museum that showed the historical changes in California.I learnt that America got California from Mexico in 1848.In the same year，gold was d
14、iscovered near San Francisco，which started a gold rush.Over 300，000 people came from all over the world to seek their fortune，and San Francisco quickly became a big city.Many Chinese arrived during this period.To earn a living，some opened up shops and restaurants in Chinatown.Many others found jobs
15、on farms，joined the gold rush，or went to build the railway that joined California to the eastern region of the country.The museum did a really good job of showing how America was built by immigrants from different countries and cultures.When these immigrants left their countries，they carried a bit o
16、f home in their hearts，and built a new home here.historical changes300,000 people came from all over the worldsomeMany othersWhen These immigrants left their countries,they carried a bit of home in their hearts,and built a new home here.Why there are so many immigrants?Exploration:what did I learn f
17、rom the local museum?2.In the same year,gold was discovered near San Francisco,which started a gold rush.1.America got California from Mexico in 1848.Historical changesOver 300000 people came from all over the world to seek their fortune,and San Francisco quickly became a big city.A larger city and
18、a larger populationTo earn a living,some opened up shops and restaurants in Chinatown.Many 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.Immigrants joint efforts to build a new homepioneersadventurousbravehard
19、workingThe pioneering spiritCarried a bit of home in heatsBuilt a new home hereDiverse culturesExpressionpeople from Mexico or Central Americaa jazz barimmigrants from all over the worldcafes and Chinese restaurantsAttitude To experienceTo respect To exploreTo appreciateThinking 25 Homework Writing:
20、Write down a travel journal.Last week,I went to,which was an unforgettable experience.Tips:1.Structure:In order of time2.Content:What I saw and how I felt3.Expressions:Beautiful words and sentencesin the late afternoonin the early eveningmodern and livelycharming,impressive,wonderful,fantasticexcite
21、d,impressedI have to admit that it definitely feels good to；offer great views of；what great food；I walked around looking at Last week,I went to,which wasOne possible version Last week,I visited Yue Opera Town,which is in the beautiful Shijiaao Village in the southwestern Shengzhou,in Zhejiang Provin
22、ce.In the early morning I arrived at Yue Opera Town.The Town has several indoor and outdoor stages in traditional style.Lots of classical Yue operas and other traditional local operas are performed regularly there all the year.I have to admit that it definitely feels good to watch opera performance
23、lively.In the afternoon,I headed to the snack street,where there are so many unique Shengzhous local snacks.What great food!Especially I am impressed with the steamed bun which is famous throughout the country.Afterwards I walked around looking at the unique souvenirs which show our traditional culture in the nearby shops.What a marvelous experience for me.
