1、Unit 3 Diverse CulturesPeriod 4 Reading for writingNew wordsn.气候气候adv.温和的，和善的v.定居，结束（争论），解决n.建筑，建造，建筑物n.材料，布料，素材 adj.物质的vt.适合，满足需要，相配n.项目，一件商品v.包含，含有，容纳adj.极好的，整洁的n.衣服，服装adj.药草的，香草的Scan the text,pay attention to the title and the picture.Activity 1What kind of article is this?This is an introduction
2、 to Chinatown in San Francisco.Read the full text quickly to grasp the general idea,genre and purpose of the article.Activity 1Who are the garget readers?What is the writers purpose of writing this text?Visitors.Introduce a diverse cultural Chinatown in San Francisco to visitors.What are the famous
3、tourist sites in the Chinatown of San Francisco?What else can you do there?Activity 2Dragon Gate,Tin How Temple,Bank of Canton,Portsmouth Square,Chinese stores.We can explore the interesting sights,experience traditional Chinese culture,go shopping,eat Chinese food,can also play Chinese chess,tai ch
4、i and so on.Activity 3Welcome to ChinatownIntroductionBodySummaryshort introduction to San Francisco Chinatownimportance of ChinatownWhat you can find and do in the San Francisco Chinatownlocation,_,_ culturehistory,_,_,_,famous _and_ featuresclimate ethnic,groups,languagefoodattractions,figures sto
5、res goodsuniqueWhat is the theme of this passage?What does the writer want to show us in this passage?What examples does the writer use to support this ideaActivity 4A center for Chinese cultureChinatown.Traditional Chinese culture in real life.Writer choose these details to support his theme:a cent
6、er for Chinese culture,a real taste of China sights,smells,and sounds of China,traditional Chinese culture in real life,etc.1.What information is included in the introduction?Tick the items.Activity 5in San Franciscomild all year roundChinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad constr
7、uction and gold rush periodThe majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinesemany of whom do not speak English fluentlyRobert Louis StevensonDragon Gate,Tin How Temple,Bank of Canton,Portsmouth Squaresouvenirs,goods,clothing;All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicin;Chinese tea st
8、oresUnderline the sentences that are used below.Activity 6Activity 6Activity 7 Activity 7 Activity 7 Fast-FoodbaseballJazz2 Read the passage again and answer these questions.What are some common cultural symbols of America?Fast-Food,baseball,jazz music,the Statue of Liberty,Hollywood,Broadway,etc.Wh
9、at made fast food popular in the US?Fast-food restaurants became popular when people began driving cars around the couny.Why is baseball important in the life of Americans?It is a popular game that is also a symbol of the American spirit,in that it is a team sport,but every player can be a hero,and
10、almost anyone can play it.Its also a national pastime.People like to eat a hot dog while watching a baseball game on a hot summer afternoon.Activity 7 What can a musician express with jazz?They can express their own feelings and their freedom and individuality.Can you think of other symbols of Ameri
11、can culture?The bald eagle,Uncle Sam,the Liberty Bell,Mount Rushmore,etc.Activity 7 3.Note the organisation of the text.Circle the topic sentence of each paragraph.Underline explanations,reasons,or details that support the topic sentence.Paragraph 2Topic sentence:Perhaps one of the mostfamous symbol
12、s of the US is fast food.Supporting sentence:About 20%ofall American meals are eaten in the carand Americans spend about 10%of theirincome on fast food.Activity 7 3.Note the organisation of the text.Paragraph 3Topic sentence:And for most people,baseball is Americas game in a way that football and ba
13、sketball are not because it is a special symbol of the American spirit.Supporting sentences:For one thing,while baseball is a team sport,every player can be a hero or star.For another almost anyone can play baseball,even if you do not have great skills or ability.Finally,there is nothing more Americ
14、an than eating a hot dog while watching a baseball game on a hot summer afternoon.Activity 7 3.Note the organisation of the text.Paragraph 4Topic sentence:Jazz is often called“America s musIc”.Supporting sentence:Jazz musicians freely make up their own music to express their own feelings,even while
15、playing in a group.This freedom and individuality make jazz a popular symbol of America.Activity 7 4.In groups,discuss these questions about each symbol.Take notes on your answers.What is the history of this symbol?Are there any famous people or events that helped to make this a symbol of China?Are
16、there any sayings that connect this symbol to China?What does this symbol represent about China or the Chinese people?Why is this symbol loved by Chinese people?Activity 7 5.Write down your topic sentences,and make notes of any reasons or details that support the topic sentences.SymbolsTopic sentenc
17、esReasons/DetailsSymbol 1_Symbol 2_The dragonIf the bald eagle can be said to represent the USA,in many ways.China is symbolised best by the dragon.a symbol of imperialrulers;closely linked with Chinese culture,friendly,a protector of thecountry,a bringer of prosperity and good luckHanziAnother impo
18、rtant symbol of China is the Chinese charactershanzi.ancient origin,standardised by Qinshihuang;binds the Chinese people together;a symbol of national prideActivity 7 5.Write down your topic sentences,and make notes of any reasons or details that support the topic sentences.SymbolsTopic sentencesRea
19、sons/DetailsSymbol 3_Symbol 4_The Great WallOne popular symbol of China around the world is the Great Wall.originally built by Qinshihuang,expanded and strengthened afterwards;part most people are familiar with was built by Ming Dynasty in the 14th century,represents unity and strength of the Chines
20、e people;perhaps Chinas biggest tourist attractionChinese foodFinally,for me,a great symbol of China is Chinese food.ancient origin,standardised by Qinshihuang;binds the Chinese people together;a symbol of national prideActivity 7 Use your notes to write a web page about the symbols of China.Make su
21、re that you include an introduction and a conclusion.Activity 7 Activity 7 1.Read the passage in this section to better understand the passage.2.Carefully understand the hierarchical structure of the article,and understand the authors writing purpose and writing characteristics;3.Independently complete the relevant exercises in the guide plan.Homework
