1、3 3Describe a place with distinctive cultural identityclimatemildsettleconstructionmaterialto 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Read afte
2、r the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately.clothingherbalsuit(at)first 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Chinatown in San FranciscoChinatown
3、in Los AngelesChinatown in New YorkChinatown in ChicagoChinatown in LondonWhere is Chinatown?historylanguagearchitecturetourist attractionsfoodNow lets read a passage to know more information about the Chinatown in San Francisco.There are many Chinatowns around the world.What do you want to know abo
4、ut Chinatown?Reading for the items famous figurestourist attractionsWhat items are mentioned in the introduction？Tin How TempleBank of CantonPortsmouth Square Dragon GateReading for the items businesses and industriesfamous food/drinkWhat items are mentioned in the introduction？Study the organisatio
5、n and language features.What information is included in the introduction?Tick the items that are mentioned.P33 2_ location_ climate_ history_ population_ ethnic groups_ languages_ famous figures_ legends/stories_ famous food/drink_ tourist attractions_ businesses and industries_ other names for the
6、city/townUnderline the sentences that are used to describe the items above.locationclimatehistoryethnic groupslanguagestourist attractionsfamous figuresbusinesses and industriesfamous food/drink Introduction location;size;populationAn introductionBodyconclusionhistory;ethnic groups;languages;climate
7、;famous figures;famous food/drink;tourist attractions;businesses and industriesimportance/influencestructure of the text1.How to introduce location be in/on/at lie in locate in stand be situated The city stretches itself lazily along2.How to introduce climate The climate is mild/gentle/severe/extrem
8、e It often rains/snows Because of a climate,3.How to introduce population has a small population of with a population of The population of our city is Eighty percentage of the population are4.How to introduce history has a history of with a long history of Built in xx century,the building has witnes
9、sed too much coming and going in history.5.How to introduce transport enjoying convenient access to traffic networks Local transportation is easily accessible.People can have easy access to local transportation.is within easy reach.It takes to take a train from to 6.How to introduce famous sites The
10、 city is well-known/famous for its/as The city is home/birthplace to as a must-see for tourists,as A walk around is a feast for the mind as well as the eyes.introduction：The general introduction to the Chinatown in SanFrancisco.body：The detailed information of the Chinatownconclusion：Chinatowns cult
11、ural influence.summary(Para.1)(Paras.2-5)(Para.6)Language Points1.settle vt.&vi.定居;结束(争论);解决(纠纷)【课文原句】Historically,Chinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush period.They moved the local people and settled them in another place.I hope you can see your way cl
12、ear to settle the matter.历史上,中国移民在铁路建设和淘金热时期定居在该地区。他们把当地人迁移到别处定居。我希望你能设法解决这件事。【词汇拓展】It is said that the first settlers of this country are prisoners.We look forward to your settlement at an early date.据说第一批到达这个国家的移民是囚犯。我们期待你们能尽早解决这一问题。indownbuildingto settle2.suit vt.适合;需要;相配;合身n.西服,套装【课文原句】There is
13、 Chinese food to suit everyones taste,with traditional dishes from all over China.有适合每个人口味的中餐,有来自中国各地的传统菜肴。suit(套装)The room is neat and tidy,and it suits the students.You may hire a suit for your wedding.房间整洁干净,适合学生居住你可以去租一套礼服结婚时穿。The film is suitable for children.Is it suitable to discuss my report
14、 now?【词汇拓展】这部电影适合孩子。现在讨论我的报告合适吗?【易混辨析】The size of the shirt fits me well and its color matches my tie,so it suits me.这件衬衫的尺寸很适合我,颜色和我的领带很相配,所以很适合我。3.contain vt.包含;含有;容纳【课文原句】Does the city/town introduction contain all the important information?This drink doesnt contain any alcohol.城市的介绍包括所有重要的信息吗?这种
15、饮料不含任何酒精。【词汇拓展】He was so excited that he could hardly contain himself.他激动得几乎控制不住自己。【易混辨析】Our six-city tour includes a visit to London.This book contains all the information you need.我们的六城之旅包括参观伦敦。这本书包含了你需要的所有信息。containedhimselfcontainerIt has a long and famous history,with the author Robert Louis St
16、evenson having spent much time writing there.With the guide leading the way,we soon got to the top of the mountain.With a lot of people helping us,we will finish the work before long.它有着悠久而著名的历史,作家罗伯特卢西斯史蒂文森花了很多时间在那里写作。有向导领路,我们不久就爬到了山顶。有那么多人帮助我们,我们不久就会完成工作。【句式拓展】“with+复合宾语”结构既可用作状语表示方式或伴随动作等,也可用作定语。
17、常见的“with+复合结构”主要有以下几种形式:(1)with+宾语+doingWith the boy leading the way,we had no trouble in getting to the station.(2)with+宾语+doneThe child was crying with the glasses broken.(3)with+宾语+不定式With a lot of work to do,we had to be busy working day and night.由这个男孩带路,我们毫不费力地到达了火车站。眼镜破了,那孩子哭了起来。有那么多的工作要做,我们只
18、得日夜忙碌。(4)with+宾语+介词短语She saw a small river with green grass and red flowers on both sides.(5)with+宾语+形容词(副词)Dont sleep with the door and windows open.Tiananmen Square looks even more beautiful with all lights on.她看到一条小河,两岸长满了红花绿草。不要开着门窗睡觉。所有的灯都亮着,天安门广场显得更加漂亮。withthewindblowingwiththeworkfinishedwith
19、manythingstodealwithwithabookinhishandUse what you have learnt to write an introduction to your city/town.1.In groups,brainstorm as much information as possible about your city/town and its culture.Then write an outline of your introduction.the name of your city/town the location,population,climate
20、of the city/town the history of the city/town the famous sites in the city/town the culture of the city/town conclusion3.Exchange drafts with a partner.Use the checklist to give feedback on your partners draft.Is the city/town introduction clear?Is the information specific and the facts correct?Does
21、 the 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?4.Get your draft back and revise it.Put up your introduction in your classroom or
22、 read it to the class.【写作指导】【写作指导】地点介绍类或旅游景点类的作文属于说明文地点介绍类或旅游景点类的作文属于说明文,写写作内容通常包括地理位置、面积、人口、气候特征、作内容通常包括地理位置、面积、人口、气候特征、历史、特产等。也可适当融入人文风貌历史、特产等。也可适当融入人文风貌,简单介绍该简单介绍该地区的民间风俗及人们的生活方式等地区的民间风俗及人们的生活方式等,但要抓住该地但要抓住该地区的主要特征区的主要特征,描写详略得当描写详略得当,不可笼统。不可笼统。【话题短语】【话题短语】1.be located(situated)in/on/at 坐落于坐落于,位于位
23、于2.has a history of.years有有年的历史年的历史3.has a population of有有人口人口4.be home to是是的家园的家园5.be known/famous as 作为作为而出名而出名6.cover an area of.占地占地(面积面积)7.the reform and opening-up policy改革开放政策改革开放政策8.great changes have taken place发生巨大变化发生巨大变化9.take on a new look呈现新面貌呈现新面貌10.make contributions to为为做出贡献做出贡献【话题句
24、式】【话题句式】1.表达位置、人口表达位置、人口(1)China lies in the east of Asia and on the western coast of the Pacific Ocean.中国位于亚洲东部中国位于亚洲东部,太平洋的西岸。太平洋的西岸。(2)The beautiful town is located along the shore of the lake.这个美丽的城镇坐落于湖的沿岸。这个美丽的城镇坐落于湖的沿岸。(3)The village lies among the mountains.这个村子坐落在群山之中。这个村子坐落在群山之中。(4)New Yor
25、k is a big city with a population of over 10 million.纽约是一个有一千多万人口的大城市。纽约是一个有一千多万人口的大城市。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 Road,which connected central China with
26、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 Naxi ethnic group.The Naxi are famous for thei
27、r 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 much as it was hundreds of years ago.One can also try t
28、raditional 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 summer.During the festival,the streets are full of torches,bonfire
29、s,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(普米族普米族).It is easy to arrange a short homestay with an ethnic minority family to learn more about their way of lif
30、e.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 always fairly mild in Lijiang,so it is fine to visit throughout the year.Lijiang can be
31、 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.Useful phrases and expressions to introduce a place.is located in/on has a history of years is divided up into has a population of is in size is home to ethnic groups the most popular/greatest/largest popular festivals/foods/tourist sights include
