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.Task 1:read and identify the introductory and ending sentences.Introductory sentenceEnding sentenceWhile readingTask 2:read and divide sentences(2-10)into 2 par
4、ts.Introductory sentenceEnding sentenceBeautiful IrelandIrelands traditions/cultureTip1:Describe a place with a clear structure:its natural beauty and traditional characteristics.Beautiful Ireland and its traditionsThe peaceful landscape of the“Emerald Isle”and its many green counties is a true feas
5、t 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,feel the sun on your skin,and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds
6、greet the new day with their morning song.hearingsighttouchsmell1.Can you find some sentences showing the beauty of Ireland?Tip2:Describe a place by using sensory details especially about five senses:taste,smell,touch,hearing,and sight.2.What words does the writer use to describe sensory details?Tas
7、k 3:analyze the descriptive part.sensessmellsighttastetouchhearingWhat senses do you know?Write the senses and places in the order that they appear.SensesPlacessighthearingtouchsmellin the green counties and hills by the seaIn the mountainsIn the mountainsfeast for the eyessweet scentfeel the sun on
8、 your skinroar,cries,music of the coast,morning songDescription of senses(2)What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?AIts long history.BIts great literature.CIts different senses.DIts true feast.(3)The peaceful landscape of the“Emerald Isle”is Apleasing to the eyesBexciting to the ear
9、sCpleasing to the mouthsDexciting to the noses.3)_ some traditional music and dancing4)_ yourself to a friendly face1)_ by a village pub and _with a glass of wine or a local beerWhat are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and culture?2)_ a delicious traditional Irish Beef StewThe loca
10、l culture and customs are something that needs to be _ first-hand.experiencedTip3:Describe a place with various verbs to impress the readers.stoprelaxenjoyenjoyintroduce(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 way
11、s to experience some Irish traditions and cultures?ADance with the nativesBDrink a glass of wine or a local beer in a village pubCSing a song with the nativesDEnjoy some traditional music To make readers eager to read To let readers know the passage ends or help readers remember your writingD e t a
12、i l s a n d examples BodyEndingIntroduction1.Identify and underline the paragraphs introductory sentence and the ending sentence.Step 4.Post-readingShow:Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all,offering something for each of the senses.The peaceful landscape of the“Emerald Isle”and its man
13、y green counties is a true feast for the eyes,with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle(视觉视觉).And down by the sea,the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast(听觉听觉).On a quiet morning in the mountains,feel the sun on your skin(触觉触觉),and breathe
14、 in the sweet scent（嗅觉）（嗅觉）of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song（视觉（视觉+听觉）听觉）.With Task 5:reading for writing:focus on sensory details.Beautiful IrelandTell:Ireland is beautiful.After readingin the green counties and hills down by the seain the mountains a village pu
15、b Irish Beef Stew introductionbodyendingmake readers eager to read transitions/details and examples let readers know the passage ends help readers remember your writing1.Use sensory details2.Do not use general words3.Give examplesDescribe a place1.A striking image2.Something surprising3.A quote or q
16、uestion12345678have 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 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
17、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 14be 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
18、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
19、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 Chinas 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
20、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.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/rain
21、y/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 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
22、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 feel 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!Reading
23、 for WritingUse what you have learnt in this unit to describe an interesting,exciting,or surprising place.What can you see?What can you hear?How does the place feel?What can you smell?What can you taste there?What does the place make you think or feel?写作模板:Welcome to _My name is _I am very glad to b
24、e 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!
