1、Unit 3 Diverse CulturesUnit 3 Diverse CulturesReading for writingWELCOME TO CHINATOWN!Dragon GateDragon GateChinatown in San FranciscoChinatown in Los AngelesChinatown in New YorkChinatown in ChicagoChinatown in LondonNow lets read a passage to know more information about the Chinatown in San Franci
2、sco.There are many Chinatowns around the world.Chinese restaurants and Chinese architecture Chinese storesChinese festivals and celebrations people in different skin colors practising tai chiLook at the title and picture and predict.1.What kind of article is this?2.Who are the target(目标）目标）readers?3
3、.What is the writers purpose of writing this text?prediction:An introduction to Chinatown in San Francisco.The target readers are visitors.To attract tourists to visit Chinatown.Exposition(说明文说明文).What can you find and do in Chinatown?Main ideas Para.1Introduction Para.2 5Body Para.6SummaryImportanc
4、e of ChinatownStructureBrief introduction to ChinatownRead for structurean 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 industriesoth
5、er names for the city/townUnderline the expressions that are used to describe the items.The Chinatown in San Francisco is the biggest in America,and also the oldest.It is a very popular tourist draw that receives more visitors each year than even the Golden Gate Bridge.The climate is mild all year r
6、ound,meaning it is always a good time to visit.Paragraph 1:location,features,climateDescribe a place with distinctive cultural identitylocation feature climate Historically,Chinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush period.What started as a residential area
7、 for Chinese immigrants then turned into a centre for Chinese culture.The majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese,many of whom do not speak English fluently.This allows visitors to experience a real taste of China.Paragraph 2:history,ethnic groups,languageDescribe a place with di
8、stinctive cultural identityUnderline the expressions that are used to describe the items.history ethnic groups languageMost of Chinatown was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake,but the city and residents rebuilt it,taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture.Traditionally,visitors enter Chinato
9、wn through the legendary Dragon Gate,which was built using materials donated from China.Other famous sites include the Tin How Temple and Bank of Canton,to name but a few.Visitors can also spend hours just exploring the interesting sights,smells,and sounds of China.Portsmouth Square is also a key si
10、te,being the centre of Chinatown.It has a long and famous history,with the author Robert Louis Stevenson having spent much time writing there.These days,the square is a great place to see traditional Chinese culture in real life,such as games of Chinese chess,and people practising tai chi.Paragraph
11、3:attractions,famous figuresUnderline the expressions that are used to describe the items.Describe a place with distinctive cultural identityTourist attractionsFamous figuresThe stores in the Chinatown offer a unique range of souvenirs,goods,and clothing.All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medic
12、ine can be found,too,and there are Chinese tea stores,where visitors can taste and buy varieties of Chinese tea.Paragraph 4:(business and industries)stores and goodsUnderline the expressions that are used to describe the items.Describe a place with distinctive cultural identitystoresgoodsBut perhaps
13、 what many tourists and San Franciscans treasure most about Chinatown is its food.There is Chinese food to suit everyones taste,with traditional dishes from all over China.Paragraph 5:foodUnderline the expressions that are used to describe the items.Describe a place with distinctive cultural identit
14、yChinatowns are an important part of the diverse culture of the USA.They allow visitors who have never been to China to experience traditional Chinese culture first hand.Paragraph 6:importance/influenceUnderline the expressions that are used to describe the items.Describe a place with distinctive cu
15、ltural identityWhat 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 Para.6SummaryImportance of ChinatownStruc
16、tureBrief introduction to ChinatownWritingCreative thinkingHow to write an introduction to a city/town?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。What can you find and do inhistory;ethnic groups;languages;famous figures;famous food/drink;tourist attractions;businesses
17、and industriesMain ideas Items/Informationlocation;climateimportance/influencePara.1Introduction Para.2Body Para.3 SummaryImportanceStructureBrief introductionUseful Expressions ItemsexpressionsLocationfeaturesclimateSizePopulationbe located/situated in.covers an area of about 16000 square kilometer
18、s.have a population of 20 million;lt is a popular tourist draw that receives many visitors The climate is mild/hot/cool/coldbe famous for be well-known for ItemsexpressionsHistory Ethnic groups+languagesTourist attractionsFoodbusinesshave a history of more than 3000 yearsVisitors can also spend hour
19、s exploring.The majority of residents in(地点)are(种族),many of whom speak(语言).Famous sites include.to name but a few.There is food to suit everyones taste,with(食物).offer a unique range/diversity of.Ending(importance 意义).allow(s)people to experience.are an important part of.假如你是李华假如你是李华,请你给某英文报社的请你给某英文报
20、社的“城市风采城市风采”栏目写一篇短文栏目写一篇短文,介绍我们的首都介绍我们的首都北京。要点如下北京。要点如下:1.1.基本概况基本概况:人口约人口约2 0002 000万万,面积面积16 00016 000多平方千米多平方千米,位于华北位于华北平原北部平原北部;2.2.历史与文化历史与文化:有有3 0003 000多年的历史多年的历史,是我国的政治、文化中心是我国的政治、文化中心.交通便利交通便利,有天安门广场、故宫、长城等很多旅游景点。有天安门广场、故宫、长城等很多旅游景点。注意注意:词数词数8080左右左右,可适当增加细节可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。以使行文连贯。Writing Practice Thanks for your listening
