1、Reading for Writing Diverse Cultures Unit 3 Lead inSmall talk In the reading part, we mentioned the Chinatown of San Francisco. How much do you know about Chinatown of San Francisco? Chinatown is a main living place for Chinese immigrants, where you can see many Chinese-style buildings, costumes, op
2、eras, restaurants, music and even hear Chinese. Before readingPredict the content From the title(_) and some key words from the text(_), we can know the purpose of the text is _ _. to introduce Chinatown and show the relationship between Chinese culture and American culture What is the writers purpo
3、se of writing this text? How do you know? Welcome to Chinatown! tourist, visit, visitors, experience Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Para 6 The characteristic of Chinatown The history of Chinatown The introduction of Chinatowns shops and products The origin of Chinatown The existence value of Chi
4、natown The famous food and drinks of Chinatown While readingTask 1 Match the topic sentences. Read the text and answer the following questions: Q1: What are the famous tourist sites in the Chinatown of San Francisco? Q2: Which is the best season to visit the Chinatown in San Francisco? Dragon Gate,
5、Tin How Temple, Bank of Canton, and Portsmouth Square. all year round While readingTask 2 Q3: What else can you do there ? We can explore the interesting sights, experience traditional Chinese culture, go shopping, eat Chinese food, and so on While readingTask 2 Read the text and answer the followin
6、g questions: Study the organisation and language features. 1. What information is included in the introduction? Tick the items that are mentioned. location climate history population ethnic groups languages famous figures legends famous food/drink tourist attractions business and industries other na
7、mes While readingTask 3 2. Underline the sentences that are used to describe the items above. Location: Climate: History: Ethnic groups: Languages: in San Francisco mild all year round many of whom do not speak English fluently Chinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad construction
8、and gold rush period the majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese While readingTask 3 Study the organisation and language features. Famous figures: Famous food/drink: Tourist attractions: Business and industries: Robert Louis traditional dishes from all over China Dragon Gate, Tin
9、 How Temple, Bank of Canton, Portsmouth Square souvenirs, goods, and clothing; all kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine; Chinese tea stores While readingTask 3 2. Underline the sentences that are used to describe the items above. Study the organisation and language features. Post readingSumm
10、ary General Introduction to the Chinatown Location: in San Francisco Tourism: a popular 1._ 2._: mild all year round. tourist draw Climate Detailed information of the Chinatown History: 1)During the gold rush period: Chinese immigrants 3._ in the area. 2) In 1906: Most of Chinatown was 4._ in the ea
11、rthquake and 5._: by the city and residents. settled destroyed rebuilt Tourist 6._: the legendary Dragon Gate, the Tin How Temple, Bank of Canton and Portsmouth Square. Business: Varieties of souvenirs, goods, and clothing. Food:7._ to suit everyones taste. site Chinese food Chinatowns culture An im
12、portant part of American 8._ diverse culture Detailed information of the Chinatown Post readingSummary WritingThe outline What is the history? How is the business? What is the most famous food/drinks? What is the most famous tourist site? Para 3 Conclusion Call on others to visit your city/town Writ
13、ingThe outline Post readingWords and phrases 1. is located in/on _ 2. has a history of.years _ 3. cover an area of. _ 4. has a population of _ 5. take on a new look _ 6. is home to. _ Translate the words and phrases 位于，坐落 有年历史 占地(面积) 有人口 呈现新的面貌 是的家园 7. 政治、文化中心 _ 8. 四季分明 _ 9. 改革开放政策 _ 10. 发生巨大变化 _ 11
14、. 为做出贡献 _ 12. 吸引的注意力 _ the reform and opening-up policy great changes have taken place make contributions to draw the attention of Post readingWords and phrases Translate the words and phrases the political and cultural center four distinct seasons Post readingMake sentences 1. 北京人口约2 000万, 面积16 000
15、多平方千米。 _ _ 2. 北京位于华北平原北部。 _ 3. 北京四季分明, 夏季炎热多雨, 冬季寒冷干燥。 _ _ Beijing has a population of about 20,000,000 and covers an area of more than 16, 000 square kilometers. Beijing is located in the north of the North China Plain. Beijing has four distinct seasons. It is hot and rainy in summer and cold and d
16、ry in winter. 4. 北京是中国的政治、文化中心。 _ 5.它成功举办了2008年奥运会, 吸引了世界的眼光。 _ _ 6.北京有很多旅游景点, 如天安门、故宫、长城和鸟巢等。 _ _ It successfully hosted the 2008 Olympic Games and drew the attention of the world. There are many places of interest,such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the Birds Nest. Pos
17、t readingMake sentences Beijing is the political and cultural center of China. Writing 假如你是李华, 请你给某英文报社的“城市风采”栏目写一篇短文, 介绍 我们的首都北京。要点如下: 1. 基本概况: 人口约2 000万, 面积16 000多平方千米, 位于华北平 原北部; 2. 气候: 四季分明, 夏季炎热多雨, 冬季寒冷干燥; 3. 历史与文化: 有3 000多年的历史, 是我国的政治、文化中心, 有很 多著名大学, 如清华大学、北京大学等; 4. 交通与旅游: 交通便利, 有天安门广场、故宫、长城等很
18、多旅游景 点。 注意: 词数80左右, 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。 Beijing, the capital of China, has a population of about 20,000,000 and covers an area of more than 16,000 square kilometers. Located in north of the North China Plain, Beijing has four distinct seasons. It is hot and rainy in summer and cold and dry in winter. B
19、eijing is also a great place to enjoy your holiday and its convenient to travel there. There are many places of interest, such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the Birds Nest. Now, Beijing is playing a more and more important role in the world. Writing Pair workCorrect the
20、 fable comment Exchange drafts with a partner. Use this checklist to help your partner revise his/her draft. 1. Is the city/town introduction clear? 2. Is the information specific and are the facts correct? 3. Does the city/town introduction contain all the important information? 4. Is the information arranged in a good order? 5. Does the passage have a proper beginning and conclusion? 6. Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors? Homework Put up your revised draft in the classroom or read it to your class.
