1、Unit 4 History and TraditionsReading for WritingLets enjoy our trip to Ireland!Q:How much do you know about Ireland?IrishEnglishEuro70,273 k4.609 millionStep 1.Lead inWarming Up:Enjoy a video about IrelandNational flagDublin CastleThe Cliffs of Mopher（莫赫悬崖莫赫悬崖）St.Patricks Cathedral （圣帕特里克教堂圣帕特里克教堂）S
2、tep 2.Pre-reading Ireland has an incredible（不可思议的）history and connection（联系）to music.The Emerald Isle is known for her singers and songwriters.Something about IrelandWhat do you know about the band?Task1:Read and choose the correct answer.Step 3.While-reading(1)What is the text mainly about?AIreland
3、s beautiful countryside.BThe beautiful scenery and traditions of the IrelandCIrish great writers and poets.DIrelands folk music and dancing.(2)What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?AIts long history.BIts great literature.CIts different senses.DIts true feast.(3)The peaceful landsca
4、pe of the“Emerald Isle”is Apleasing to the eyesBexciting to the earsCpleasing to the mouthsDexciting to the noses.(4)Where can you enjoy Irish strong traditions?AIn the library.BIn a village pub.CBy the sea.DOn the coast.(5)What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures?ADan
5、ce with the nativesBDrink a glass of wine or a local beer in a village pubCSing a song with the nativesDEnjoy some traditional music Task2:Read the text carefully and answer the questions.1.What is the meaning of breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their mo
6、rning song?2.What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs?It means to not just smell but also breathe in the smell of fresh flowers early in the morning as the birds sing their first song of the new day.By travelling to different places and using all your senses to experience
7、everything and by interacting with local people.To make readers eager to read To let readers know the passage ends or help readers remember your writingD e t a i l s a n d examples BodyEndingIntroduction1.Identify and underline the paragraphs introductory sentence and the ending sentence.Step 4.Post
8、-reading2.The paragraph talks about different senses in different places.Write the senses and places in the order that they appear.Senses:Places:sighthearingtouchsmell1._2._3._4._1._2._3._4._in the green countries and hillsby the seain the mountainsin the mountainssmelltastehearingtouchsight3.What w
9、ords does the writer use to describe sensory details?Placesin the green counties and hills down by the seain the mountains a village pub Irish Beef Stew 12345678have a great influence on have a long history of excite and inspire all a true feast for the eyes rolling green hills be dotted with the ro
10、ar of the ocean wavesthe cries of the seabirds Step 5.Language points对对有重要的影响有重要的影响有久远的有久远的历史历史使所有人激动和受到启发使所有人激动和受到启发一场真正的视觉盛宴一场真正的视觉盛宴起伏的绿色山丘起伏的绿色山丘被被点缀着点缀着海浪的咆哮声海浪的咆哮声海鸟的叫声海鸟的叫声9greet the new day with their morning song 10it is not surprising that 11a glass of wine 12better yet13a friendly face 14
11、be more than likely to do sth 15experience local culture and customs first-hand 16a striking image 用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天毫不意外毫不意外一杯葡萄酒一杯葡萄酒更好的是更好的是一个友好的人一个友好的人非常可能做某事非常可能做某事亲身经历当地文化习俗亲身经历当地文化习俗一个引人入目的形象一个引人入目的形象描写一个城市或地点描写一个城市或地点是一种描述性的说明文。它主要说是一种描述性的说明文。它主要说明或解释某一城市或地点的明或解释某一城市或地点的地理位置、外貌、环境、经济、地
12、理位置、外貌、环境、经济、文化、交通、历史演变、发展展望文化、交通、历史演变、发展展望等，使读者获取信息。等，使读者获取信息。一般来说，描述性的说明文写作顺序主要有三种形式：一般来说，描述性的说明文写作顺序主要有三种形式：时间顺序、空间顺序和逻辑顺序。时间顺序、空间顺序和逻辑顺序。写作指导写作指导Step 6.Pre-writing It is located/lies in.，with an area of.It covers an area of.，with a history of.X，located in.and covering an area of.，is one of China
13、s most famous scenic spots.The history of X dates back to.It has become the most popular tourist attraction since.常用表达常用表达1 1地理位地理位置置/面积面积2 2人口人口 X有人口：X has a(large/small)population of.The population of X is.X is a city with a(large/small)population of.X的人口增加到/增加了：The population of X increases to/by
14、.3 3历史历史 X有的历史：X has a(long)history of.X追溯到：X dates/goes back to.4 4气候特征气候特征表示天气：be(very/quite/extremely)cold/hot/warm/dry/humid/sunny/stormy/rainy/mild all year round各地气候差异很大：The climate differs greatly from one area to another.5 5交通交通X交通便利：It is very convenient for you to go to X.X is within easy
15、reach.可乘去X:You can take a bus/a train/a plane to X.You can go to X by bus/train/plane.The best way to visit X is to take a bus tour.6 6名胜景观、特产特色名胜景观、特产特色 盛产/在方面丰富：be rich in(natural resources/tourist attractions/.,such as/like.)因而著名：be famous/well known for.7.开头/结尾1Its so nice to meet you here!2I fe
16、el it a great honour to be your tour guide today3.Wish you have a good time and enjoy yourself4Thanks again for listening.Have a good time!写作模板:Welcome to _My name is _I am very glad to be your local guide for todays visitNow Id like to give you a brief introduction of the _The _(就地理位置、面积等做简单介绍)Well,look through the windows,pleaseThis is the first one _ _(对所参观景点进行介绍)Time fliesOur visit is coming to an end,and it is very difficult for me to say goodbye to you_(表示祝愿)Step 7.While-writingSee you!See you!
