1、Unit 4 History and TraditionsRreading for Writingn By the end of this period,you will be able to1.Figure out the organization and language feature of the passage.2.Appreciate and describe a place from sight,smell,taste,hearing and touch.3.Write an essay of a place with“Introduction-Body-Ending”struc
2、ture.IrelandLanguageCurrencyLand areaPopulationLets enjoy our trip to Ireland!Q:How much do you know about Ireland?IrishEnglishEuro70,273 k4.609 millionStep 1.Lead inLead-in Whats your first impression of the country?beautifulamazingfascinatingbreathtakingimpressiveattractivestunningmarvelousEmerald
3、 IsleIntroductory sentence Judging from the title,what may it be about?Underline the introductory sentence(s)and the ending sentence(s).Introduce/Describe Irelands beautiful view and its traditions.Ending sentenceRead and Think about the StructureWhats the genre of the text？A.Narration B.Arguementat
4、ion C.ExpositionStep 2.Pre-writingTry to find the words or phrases in the reading passage to describe these pictures.Reading for sensory descriptionrolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle起伏的绿色山丘上点缀着牛羊green counties 绿色乡村peaceful landscape宁静的风景Emerald Isle翡翠岛翡翠岛What can you in Irelands countr
5、yside?the roar of the ocean waves海浪的咆哮声the cries of the seabirds 海鸟的鸣叫声the music of the coast海岸交响曲What can you in Irelands coast?breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers呼吸新鲜的花香birds greet the new day with their morning song鸟儿们用它们的晨歌迎接新的一天feel the sun on your skin感受太阳照在皮肤上What can you in Irelands
6、mountains?delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew爱尔兰传统炖牛肉traditional music and dancing传统音乐和舞蹈a glass of wine or a local beer一杯葡萄酒或本地啤酒What can you in Irelands village pub?Reading for details-beautiful countryside Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all,offering something for each of the sen
7、ses.The peaceful landscape of the Emerald Isle and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes,with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.And down by the sea,the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.On a quiet morning in the mountai
8、ns,feel the sun on your skin,and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.How does the author describe the beautiful countryside?By describing different senses in different places.How does the author make the description vividly?Reading for de
9、tails-beautiful countrysidePlacesSensesSensory detailssightin the green counties and hillsa true feast for the eyesFill in the table.hearingdown by the seathe roar of the ocean wavesin the mountainstouchsmellhearingfeel the sun on your skinsweet scent of fresh flowersbirds morning songrolling green
10、hills dotted with sheep and cattlethe cries of the seabirdsmake up the music of the coastpersonification Reading for details-traditionsWith all this beauty,it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music,dancing,and dining.To have a chance of experiencing this,st
11、op by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer.Better yet,enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew.If youre lucky,you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing,too.And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face,you are more than likely to experience local c
12、ulture and customs first-hand.What can we do to experience Irelands traditions?1.The peaceful landscape of the“Emerald Isle”and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes,with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.2.And down by the sea,the roar of the ocean waves and cries o
13、f the seabirds make up the music of the coast.3.On a quiet morning in the mountains,feel the sun on your skin,and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.4.stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer.Better yet,enjoy
14、a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew.TouchIrelands beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions.The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets.Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all,offering something for each of the senses.T
15、he peaceful landscape of the Emerald Isle”and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes,with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.And down by the sea,the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.On a quiet morning in the mountains,fe
16、el the sun on your skin,and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.With all this beauty,it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music,dancing,and dining.To have a chance of experiencing this,stop by a v
17、illage pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer.Better yet,enjoy a delicious traditional lrish Beef Stew.If youre lucky,you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing,too.And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face,you are more than likely to experience local culture an
18、d customs first-hand.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 roar of the ocean wavesthe cries of the seabirds 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
19、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Step 2.Pre-writingkey phrases9greet the new day with their morning song 10it is not surprising that 11a glass of wine 12better yet13a friendly face 14be more than likely to do sth 15experience local culture and customs first-hand 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
20、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Step 2.Pre-writingkey phrases拟人拟人Translate the following important sentences:1.Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all,offering something for each of the senses.2.The peaceful landscape of the“Emerald Isle”and its many green counties is a
21、 true feast for the eyes,with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.3.And down by the sea,the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.4.On a quiet morning in the mountains feel the sun on your skin,and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flower
22、s while birds greet the new day with their morning song.5.And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face,you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.1.Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all,offering something for each of the senses.美丽的乡村给人以激情和灵感，满足各种感官享受
23、。美丽的乡村给人以激情和灵感，满足各种感官享受。2.The peaceful landscape of the“Emerald Isle”and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes,with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.绿宝石岛风光宁静秀美，郡县草木葱茏，青山连绵起伏，牛羊点缀其中，堪绿宝石岛风光宁静秀美，郡县草木葱茏，青山连绵起伏，牛羊点缀其中，堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。3.And down by the sea,th
24、e roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.海边波浪咆哮，海鸟鸣叫，奏响了海岸交响乐。海边波浪咆哮，海鸟鸣叫，奏响了海岸交响乐。4.On a quiet morning in the mountains feel the sun on your skin,and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.山里宁静的早晨，感
25、受阳光洒落在你身上，呼吸着鲜花的芬芳，而鸟儿山里宁静的早晨，感受阳光洒落在你身上，呼吸着鲜花的芬芳，而鸟儿 则用则用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天的到来。清晨的歌声迎接新的一天的到来。5.And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face,you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.向友善的当地人做个自我介绍，你定能亲自体验当地的文化和习俗。向友善的当地人做个自我介绍，你定能亲自体验当地的文化和习俗。The peaceful landscape of
26、 the“Emerald Isle”and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes,.我们的校园是如此美丽，在里面漫步真是令人赏心悦目。Our school is so beautiful that it is a feast for the eyes to walk around it.春天来临时，鲜花点缀着田野。The field is dotted with flowers when spring comes.操场独特的红色跑道上，遍布学生跑步的身姿。The unique red track of the playgrou
27、nd is dotted with students running.Reading for good sentences Down by the sea,the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.What do you usually hear at school？The sound of reading,cheers and laughter make up the music of youth.To describe a placesighthearingsme
28、lltastetouchFigure of speech -personificationscenerytraditionsSensory detailsSummary What can we do?What we have learned in todays lesson？We learned to describe surroundings with sensory descriptions.Why does the author describe Irish countryside from different senses?It makes the description more v
29、ivid and detailed.sensory description(感官描写）感官描写）Writing a place that you likeTask 1:Preparations for writing:Use what you have learnt in this unit to describe an interesting,exciting,or surprising place.Topic Work in pairs.Choose one of your favorite places and tell a partner why do you think it is
30、interesting,exciting or surprising.My village 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。它主要说明或解释某一城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市或地点的地理位置、外貌、环境、经济、文化、交通、历史演变、发展展望地理位置、外貌、环境、经济、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：时间顺序、空间一般来说，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。顺序和逻辑顺序。写作指导写作指导Genre说明文Topic介绍一个地
31、方Tense以一般现在时为主Person以第三人称为主Step 2.Pre-writingDescribe a placeIntroductionBodyEndingTo make the reader eager to read your writingA striking imageSomething surprisingA quote or questionTransitionsHelp the reader follow your ideasDetails and examplesUse sensory details.Do not use general words.Give exa
32、mples.Let the reader know that the passage ends.Help the reader remember your writing.引起读者的阅读兴趣引起读者的阅读兴趣过渡过渡细节和例子细节和例子让读者意犹未尽让读者意犹未尽To be the best Publicity Ambassador梅州最美宣传大使Meizhou is a/an _city,well-known for its _ beautiful/rapidly developingStep 3.While-writingwonderful scenery and long history
33、.Description of MeizhouWhat can you see?What can you taste?What can you hear?What can you smell?How does the place feel?What do you think of the place?.In groups,discuss how to introduce Meizhou.Step 3.While-writingYinna MountainThe Five-Finger MountainsOriginal sentence:The peaceful landscape of th
34、e Emerald Isle”and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes,with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.My sentence:The peaceful landscape of _is a true feast for the eyes,with its _ dotted with_.Step 3.While-writing-SightTourist Resort of Ke Tianxiawhite clouds blue sky Me
35、izhouOriginal sentence:To have a chance of experiencing this,stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer.Better yet,enjoy a delicious traditional lrish Beef Stew.My sentence:Stop by _ and relax with _ .Better yet,enjoy a delicious traditional _.Step 3.While-writing-TasteNoIm
36、ageHakka brew tofuMeizhou pickled noodlesPork with salted vegetableFermented-rice Winea street stalla local wineOriginal sentence:the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.My sentence:the _ of the _ and the _ of_make up the the wonderful music of this city.
37、Step 3.While-writing-HearingHakka folk songHakka folk songssound birdscriesOriginal sentence:breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers.My sentence:breathe in the sweet scent of _Step 3.While-writing-smellPlum blossomPlum blossom and fresh airSensesImitate（仿写）Sight The peaceful_and its many green_
38、is a true feast for the eyes.Hearing the tinkling（叮咚声）of_and cries of_ make up the music of the _Smell breathe in the scent of_Touch feel the breeze（微风）on our_Taste Stop by_and relax with_ and enjoy delicious_Step 3.While-writingIntroduction：介绍旅游景点的基本信息，如地理位置、人文环境等。Body：具体介绍其旅游特色。不宜过多介绍景点。我们可以介绍一下景点
39、的历史、特色以及它在当地的地位等。要注意安排好说明顺序，描述要详略得当。Ending：总结陈述以吸引读者前去旅游。Step 3.While-writing-StructureStep 3.While-writing假如你是李华，某报社正在开展“Speak for my hometown”主题征文活动，请你投稿介绍家乡梅州，要点包括：1.基本概况2.著名景点、人文景观等3.欢迎前来游玩。词数100左右Sample:Sample:Located in the northeastern part of Guangdong province,Meizhou is a peaceful city,kno
40、wn for its beautiful scenery and long history._ If you have a chance,I hope you can come here.It is a place you have to visit and the extraordinary view will make you unwilling to leave.假定你是李华，有一位外国笔友假定你是李华，有一位外国笔友Harry写信想了解你的家乡杭州，请你回写信想了解你的家乡杭州，请你回复一封电子邮件。要点如下：复一封电子邮件。要点如下：1.杭州的位置杭州的位置(中国东南部中国东南部)、
41、人口（约、人口（约1000万）及历史万）及历史(2,200多年多年)等；等；2.杭州的旅游特色杭州的旅游特色(自然风景如西湖自然风景如西湖the West Lake、传统文化、特色小吃、传统文化、特色小吃等等)；3.欢迎欢迎Harry来杭州参观。来杭州参观。注意：注意：1.词数词数80左右；左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。WritingDear Harry,Im writing to tell you something about Hangzhou you asked in the last email.Located in the southeas
42、t of China,Hangzhou is a fascinating city.Dating back to more than 2,200 years,Hangzhou has a population of about 30 million.The West Lake,a well-known tourist attraction,attracts many tourists at home and abroad.Besides,you can appreciate the excellent Chinese traditional culture and enjoy the loca
43、l snacks which visitors think highly of.Hangzhou is well worth visiting.I would be happy to guide you around our city if you would pay a visit here.Yours,Li HuaWriting假定你是李华，有一位外国笔友假定你是李华，有一位外国笔友Harry写信想了解你的家乡梅州，请你回写信想了解你的家乡梅州，请你回复一封电子邮件。要点如下：复一封电子邮件。要点如下：1.梅州的位置梅州的位置(广东东北部广东东北部)、人口（约、人口（约387.69万）及历史万）及历史(2,300多年多年)等；等；2.梅州的旅游特色梅州的旅游特色(自然风景如客天下自然风景如客天下Tourist Resort of Ke Tianxia、传统、传统文化、特色小吃等文化、特色小吃等)；3.欢迎欢迎Harry来梅州参观。来梅州参观。注意：注意：1.词数词数80左右；左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Writing
