1、Unit 4 History and TraditionReading for WritingLead inWhat historic cities do you know in the world?Cario,Athens,Istanbul,Beijing,Xian,Nanjing Cario(开罗)Athens(雅典)Reading1.Skimming the texts quickly and identify the text type.The texts are emails.Reading2.What things impressed Cleo about Cario?Cleo w
2、as impressed by the ancient relics,the Pyramids,the old market area,and the food.We can write something about its cultural relics and its food when we describe a historic city.3.What did Sally talk about in the email?Acropolis 雅典卫城(cultural relics),the quarter of Plaka,the Greek food,and the Greek g
3、uard.WritingWritingPurpose:Recommend a historic city to a foreign friendStructure：Recommend a historic cityPara1:Describe the historic cityits namesome details about itPara2:Why do you recommend itthe reasonsWriting1.How to describe a historic city?To introduce some specific information such as its
4、location,years of history,population,and so on.(介绍基本信息，如地理位置、历史、人口)To introduce some features like the landscape,historic relics,traditional activities,local food and so on.(介绍特色，如自然风光、传统习俗、当地特色食物等)Writing2.Why do you recommend the historic city?To learn more about the city and Chinese history and t
5、raditions.(了解更多关于这个历史性城市和中国传统习俗的知识)To improve others appreciation of beauty and culture,and to promote the communication between Chinese culture and foreign cultures.(可以提升对美和文化的鉴赏力，促进中国文化和世界文化的交流)Writing Para.1Some expressions on how to describe a historic city(basic information)Enshi is located in/
6、lies in the southwest of Hubei Province.Enshi has a long history dating back to the Warring States Time(战国时期)when it belonged to the Chu State(楚国).Enshi has a population of 4 million,among which the most are Tujia and Miao people.Writing Para.1Some expressions on how to describe a historic city(some
7、 features)There are many beautiful natural scenes in Enshi,such as The Big Valley,the River Qingjiang,which is the mother river of local people,and so on.Enshi has a lot of cultural sites,too.For example,the Tusi City is famous because it is the symbol of Tusi System(土司制度)used to rule ethnic minorit
8、ies(少数民族)in ancient China.Enshi has lots of famous food,such as the fried potato,the rice noodles,the Enshi-selenium Tea and so on.Come to Enshi and experience the traditional customs.There are many traditions to explore in Enshi,such as the Dragon Boat Tune,the music Six Sips of Tea and the Gatheri
9、ng of Tujia Lovers.Writing Para.2Some sentences to express the reasons why you recommend itI think you should visit this city because you will find historic parts everywhere.It is really worth visiting because you can learn more about Chinese culture and traditions though exploring this city.Visitin
10、g this city can help you improve the appreciation of beauty and culture,which is helpful to promote the communication among world cultures.Come to the city and keep your eyes open,it will not disappoint you.Writing PracticeWriting PracticeYour Australia friend Adam is coming to China next month for
11、a short visit.He really likes Chinese history and traditions.What city would you recommend to him?Choose a historic city to write about.Writing PracticeHi there,Adam!I am writing to describe the ancient city of Suzhou to you before your visit.Suzhou is located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province,an
12、d it has a history of over 2,500 years old.There are lots of historic relics and sites,such as the many beautiful gardens and canals.They are visited each year by people from all over China and the rest of the world.It is famous as the“Venice of the east”.I think you should visit this city because you will find historic parts everywhere and there are traditions to be seen on every street corner.It is really worth visiting because you can learn more about Chinese culture and traditions though exploring this city.Come to the city and keep your eyes open,it will not disappoint you.Thank you!
