1、B3U3 Diverse CulturesReading for WritingLearning aims1.To acquire some basic information about San Franciscos Chinatown;2.To master the structure and language features of the passage about an introduction to a city/town;3.To write an introduction to Vancouver;Tin How TempleBank of CantonPortsmouth S
2、quare Dragon GateReading ComprehensionStyle(体裁体裁)Tense(时态时态)Theme(主题主题)Person(人称人称)Target readers The famous tourist sites an exposition（解释，阐述解释，阐述）(mainly)the present tenseintroduce San Franciscos Chinatown third personDragon Gate;Tin How Temple;Bank of Canton;Portsmouth Square visitors/tourists Pa
3、ra1Introduction Para2-5Body Para6SummaryShort introduction to the ChinatownWhat can you find and do in Chinatown?Importance of Chinatownhistory;ethnic groups;languages;famous figures;famous food/drink;tourist attractions;businesses and industriesStructureMain ideas items/informationlocation;climatei
4、mportance/influenceReading for the structure Study the organisation and language features._ location_ climate_ history_ population_ ethnic groups_ languages_ famous figures_ legends/stories_ famous food/drink_ tourist attractions_ businesses and industries_ other names for the city/townWhat informat
5、ion is included in the introduction?Tick the items that are mentioned.Underline the sentences that are used to describe the items above.locationclimatehistoryethnic groupslanguagestourist attractionsfamous figuresbusinesses and industriesfamous food/drink Reading for the items What items are mention
6、ed in the introduction？location climatehistoryethnic groupslanguagesfamous figurestourist attractionsbusinesses and industriesfamous food/drinkan introduction to a city location climate historypopulationethnic groupslanguagesfamous figureslegends/storiesfamous food/drinktourist attractionsbusinesses
7、 and industriesother names for the city/townMind-map for an introduction to a city/town expressions from this passage other expressionslocation sizepopulationclimate in San Franciscobe located/situated in;lie in;in the north of;to the east of the biggest.covers an area of aboutsquare kilometers.Its
8、area is.square kilometers.have a population of(over).Its(total)population is.mild all year roundhot and rainy on summer and cold and dry in winterReading for the language featuresexpressions from this passage other expressionshistorytourist attractionsBusinesses and industries famous food/drinkhisto
9、rically;what started as a then turned into.have a history of;with a long historytaking care to include;to name but few;a key site;a great placehave many places of interest,such as/includingoffer a unique range of souvenirs,goods,and clothing;all kinds of;varieties of suit everyones taste;traditional
10、 dishes from all over Chinabe famous for;be well-known for;win great popularity;be popular with sb.variousvary fromtoIn groups,Brainstorm as much information as possible about your city/town and its culture.What is unique about your city/town?Is it a city/town with diverse cultures?What examples can
11、 you give to illustrate its feature?The structure and information of the passage：Introduction:a short introduction to the placeBody:what you can find or do in the placeSummary:the importance of the placelocationclimatehistoryethnic groupslanguagesfamous figuresfamous food/drinktourist attractionsbus
12、inesses and industriesWrite an introduction to your city/town.The following phrases and expressions may help you.is located in/onis divided up intois in sizethe most popular/greatest/largesthas a history of yearshas a population of is home to ethnic groupspopular festivals/food/tourist sights includ
13、eExchange 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 are the facts correct?Does the city/town introduction contain all the important information?Is the city/town introduction clear?Is the informa
14、tion specific and are the facts correct?Does the city/town introduction contain all the important information?1.位置(location)：(1)lies in/to/on.(2)there stands/lies.(3)is located/situated in.(4)stretches along.2.面积(area)：(1)covers an area of.(2)takes up.(3)has an area of.(4)with an area of.(5)the size
15、 of our city is.3.周边环境(surroundings)：(1)faces.(2)is surrounded by.(3)there stands.4.交通(transportation)：(1)It is very convenient for.(2)The best/nearest way to.is.(3)It takes.to take a taxi from.to.(4)It is only a few bus stops from.5.人口(population)：(1)has a population of.(2)with a population of.(3)T
16、he population of.is.(4)Forty percent of the population are.6.历史(history)：(1)has a history of.(2)with a history of.(3).has witnessed too much.in history7.名胜(places of interest)：(1)is rich in.(2)is known as.(3)is famous for.(4)is home to.(5)attracts.(6).is a feast for the mind as well as the eyes8.特色(
17、something special)：(1)The place is famous for.(2)The special character of the place is.(3)Something special of the place is.9.表示感受:(1)Im glad/ready/willing to do.(2)I enjoy/like/love.ed(3)I like to do/doing.(4)I am fond of.假设你是某旅假设你是某旅行社的一名导游，行社的一名导游，请请根据根据右右表表内容内容用用8080词左右的英词左右的英语向外宾介绍海语向外宾介绍海南岛的基本
18、情况南岛的基本情况。面积中国第二大岛，35 400平方公里位置中国南方历史6 000多年人口900多万，有30多个民族主要产业水稻种植、渔业等气候终年温和别称东方夏威夷旅游业旅游业发达，游客多；旅游景点多，如天涯海角、三亚湾、民族村等1.第二大岛2.有的历史3.由组成4.全年5.因为6.被叫作7.发展迅速_the second largest islandwith a history ofbe made up of/consist of/be composed ofall the year roundbecause of/thanks to/as a result of/owing to/du
19、e tobe calleddevelop rapidly1.海南岛是中国第二大岛。Hainan Island is in China.2.其占地面积35 400平方公里，有6 000多年的历史。It covers an area of 35,400 square kilometers over 6,000 years.3.海南岛被称作“东方夏威夷”。Hainan Island “the Oriental Hawaii”.4.它的旅游业发展迅速。Tourism is in Hainan Island.the second largest islandwith a history ofis cal
20、leddeveloping rapidlyHainan Island is the second largest island in China，covering an area of 35,400 square kilometers with a history of over 6,000 years.It lies in the south of China.Hainan Island has a population of over 9 million which is made up of 30 ethnic groups.The people here make a living by growing rice，fishing and so on.The climate is mild all the year round.Hainan Island is called“the Oriental Hawaii”，whose tourism is developing rapidly.Because of the beautiful scenery and the pleasant weather，thousands of travelers visit the island every year.Thank you!
