1、Reading for WritingUnit 2 Traveling Aroundthe Shaanxi History Museum For foreign visitors,which city in China may attract them most?Beijing,Tianjin,Shanghai,Xian.Xian is always a popular destination for tourists.What places in Xian would a foreigner like to visit?the Giant Wild Goose Pagodathe Terra
2、cotta Army Richard has found a brochure about Terracotta Army.What aspects(方面）does the brochure talk about?If you were Richard,what amazes you most in the brochure?sizehistoryfeature特征be discovered by accident（偶然地）length of time and labor（劳力）I was amazed by.Its unbelievable.amazes me most.Tip1:While
3、 writing,try to use different sentence patterns（句型）.It is amazing that.What amazes me most is.What aspects does Richards travel plan talk about?wherewhen why how with whom why Main idea of each paragraph?main purpose for the trip(when and where)other plans for the trip(why)transport(how)final though
4、tsGreetingSignaturestructureUnderline the words and phrases that show Richards feeling towards the trip.It is an amazing sight and I cant wait to go.its amazing that.is almost unbelievable I am amazed.I cant believe it!Its hard to believeIts an unbelievable story.It is my dream destination.Ive alway
5、s wanted to visit.How exciting it is to.are looking forward to.I am eager/anxious/dying/to I have been longing for.Tip3:Use“be doing”,when writing about future plans!sentence patterns expressing the future plans Travel plan(when,where and length of the trip)Main purpose for the tripaccommodation(wea
6、ther,passport,credit card and shopping.other details(arrival and departure time)transport(where and activity)Other plans for the trip(ask for plans and express hope)final thoughtsBrainstormingbe doing.amazing/amazed/unbelievable/longing for.If you were Xiao Li who is studying in England,reply to Ric
7、hards email by using what we have learned in class.ParagraphMain idea1main purpose for the trip(going to London to see the Tower of London)2other plans for the trip(Big Ben;Westminster Abbey,London Eye;the British Museum)3transport (by train;short trip)4final thoughts(buy some souvenirs纪念品)Remember
8、to use am/is/are doing to express future plansDont forget to use words and phrases like amazing/unbelievable/longing for.to express feelingsAssignmentWrite a letter,replying to Richards email by using what we have learned in class.Dear Richard,My time in England is going wonderfully!My new school is
9、 amazing,and all the teachers and classmates are so friendly.Over the Christmas holiday,my parents and I am going up to London to see the Tower of London.We are curious about how such a pretty castle could once be used as a prison.I also heard its where the marvelous Crown Jewels are located.Itll be
10、 a rare chance to take a closer look at them.Were also planning to visit the Big Ben,Westminster Abbey and of course were going to ride on the London Eye.Well also spend half a day seeing the treasures in the British Museum.We plan on taking a train up,which should only take an hour and a half.Since
11、 we are staying with an English family in London,they will come to pick us up at the train station.Well,I guess thats about it for now.Ill buy you a souvenir from the Tower shop.Yours,Xiao LilIs there a clear purpose for the trip?lDoes each paragraph have a clear main idea?lDo you use present continuous tense for future plans?lDo you use commas,stops,and question marks correctly?lAre all the words spelt correctly?lAre all the proper nouns capitalized?After finishing your draft,assess your work according to the checklist:Revise your draft according to your partners comments.
