1、Unit 4 History and TraditionsReading for WritingIreland the North Atlantic Ocean.Ireland landscapeAdele TownDublin4.609 millionEuroIrishEnglish70,273 kLead-in How would you describe the landscapes in Ireland?beautifulamazingfascinatingbreathtakingimpressivecharmingstunningmarvelousEmerald Isle绿宝石岛Re
2、ading enjoyWhat words/sentences does the writer use to describe such beautiful scenery?How does the writer describe it?7Irelands beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its peopleand traditions.The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets.Its beautiful countr
3、yside excites and inspires all,offering something for each of the senses.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 seab
4、irds 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 greet the new day with their morning song.With all this beauty,it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include
5、music,dancing,and dining.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 Irish Beef Stew.If you are lucky,you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and the dancing,too.And if you introduce you
6、rself to a friendly face,you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all,offering something for each of the senses.The peaceful landscape of the“Emerald Isle”and its many green counties Beautiful Ireland and Its Tradition
7、sandThe country has a long history of producing great writers and poets.flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning songWith all this beauty,it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music,dancing,and dining.have a chance of experiencing this,stop by
8、 a villagetransitional sentenceIts TraditionsBeautiful Ireland【】【】栽培，培养Reading for detailsWhat does Irelands beautiful coutryside have to offer?Something for each of the senses.hearing smell taste touch sightRead sentence 46 and find out the words/phrases describing sensory details in each sentence.
9、Read for Sensory Detailssentencesense(s)key words/phrases456sighthearingtouch smell hearing a true feast for the eyes,rolling green hills dotted withroar,cries,music of the coastfeel the sun on your skin;sweet scent;greet with their morning songs“The author uses“.”to describe the sense of sight/hear
10、ing/touch/smell/taste”AppreciationThe peaceful landscape of the“Emerald IsIe”and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes,with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.AppreciationAnd down by the sea,the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of t
11、he coast.burst into roars of laughter/cheers爆发出大笑声爆发出大笑声/欢呼声欢呼声make up the music/symphony of.奏响了奏响了.交响乐交响乐howling 叮咚声叮咚声tinkling 沙沙声沙沙声murmuring 嗡嗡声嗡嗡声 rustling 打颤声打颤声chatter 哼唱声哼唱声buzzing 低语声低语声 humming 怒吼声怒吼声 AppreciationOn a quiet morning in the mountains,feel the sun on your skin,and breathe in
12、the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.personificationsweet,fruity(果香的),earthy smell(泥土般气味)scented，fragrant(芳香的)smelly，stinking(恶臭的),frowzy(霉臭的),stale(不新鲜的，馊的)taste a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew relax with a glass of wine or a local beerRead
13、for Sensory Details Tip 1:Use sensory details to make your writing more vivid.soursweetbitter spicy saltydelicacy(n.)NoImageNoImage With all this beauty,its not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music,dancing,and diningIrelands traditionsIrelands landscape Tip 2:Us
14、e transitional sentences to make your writing cohesiveNoImageNoImage Present to readers your topic in the _ and a summary/suggestion in the _.Use _ to make the description more vivid Use _ to make your writing cohesivesensory detailstransitional sentencesintroductionendingSummary:How to describe a p
15、laceNoImageNoImageTo be the best Publicity Ambassador南昌最美宣传大使Nanchang is a/an _city.charming/peacefulReading for writingNoImageNoImageThe peaceful landscape of the“Emerald IsIe”and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes,with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.The peac
16、eful landscape of the“Ganjiang River”is a true feast for the eyes,with its both banks dotted with little colorful flowers.赣江宁静的景色是一道真正的赏心悦目的美景，河岸两边点缀着五颜六色的小花。Micro-writingNoImageNoImageAnd down by the sea,the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.Micro-writ
17、ing在梅岭，泉水的叮咚声，飞瀑的轰鸣声，山鸟的叫声，奏响了大自然的交响乐。And in Meiling,the tinkling of spring water,the roars of waterfalls,accompanied by the humming of the mountainbirds,make up the wonderful symphony of nature.NoImageNoImage清晨，漫步艾溪湖公园，沐浴在阳光下，感受微风拂面，听鸟语闻花香。On a quiet morning,stroll around the park,be bathed in the
18、golden glow of the sunshine,feel the gentle breeze kissing your face;and listen to the birds tweeting;breathe in the scent/fragrance of the flowers.Micro-writingNoImageNoImage在一家老餐馆停下来，犒劳一下自己，品尝美味可口的米粉。更好的是，配上开胃的瓦罐汤。Stop by an old eatery and treat yourself to the delicious/palatable rice noodles.Bet
19、ter yet,go with an appetizing jar soup.Micro-writingNoImageNoImageSampleDear Anne,Overwhelmed with delight to know that youre planning to pay a visit to China,Im writing to recommend a historic city,Nanchang,as your destination.Located in the southeast of China,Nanchang is one of the most fascinatin
20、g tourist destinations.And among its countless tourist attractions,Meiling is recognized as the most fantastic one.Wandering around the hill,you can hear the tinkling of spring water,the roars of waterfalls,accompanied by the humming of the mountainbirds,which is a feast for your ears.I promise it w
21、ill be an unforgettable experience for you if you come.Keenly anticipate your arrival.Yours,Li HuaNoImageNoImage假设你是李华，你的澳大利亚朋友Adam要来中国旅行，请你写一封信向他推荐杭州。内容要点如下：1推荐一处景点;2运用感官描写；3.表示欢迎。可适当增添细节，80词左右。AssignmentNoImageNoImageSampleDear Adam,Delighted to know that youre planning to pay a visit to China,Im
22、writing to recommend a historic city,Hangzhou,as your destination.Located in eastern China,Hangzhou is one of the most fascinating tourist destinations.And among its countless tourist attractions,the West Lake is recognized as the most fantastic one.Wandering around the lake,you can have a good view
23、 of the peaceful surface dotted with little boats,which is a true feast for the eyes.I promise it will be an unforgettable experience for you if you come.Keenly anticipate your arrival.Yours,Li HuaNoImageNoImagel.Does the writer start with an image,quote,or question?2.Is the description well-organis
24、ed and easy to read?3.Has the writer included sensory details?4.Does the writer use specific words and give examples?5.Is the ending effective?6.Can you find any grammar or spelling mistakes?AssignmentFinish your article and then exchange drafts.Use the checklists to give feedback on each others draft.
