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Beautiful Ireland and its traditions
Ireland
located in the northwest of Europe continent and west of Great Britain
Ireland
Weather: mild, moist, changeable with lots of rain, wind, and not too much heat.
Emerald Isle
rolling, green hills
green counties
Different from
modern dancing
includes jigs,
reels, steps
dancing…
Irish dancing
Gaelic football
The ball can be kicked, caught in your hands, hand-passed and punched.
Irish pubs: music, dancing, and dining with a glass of
wine or a local beer.
Irish Stew
The national dish of Ireland
Ingredients: lamb, mutton, potatoes and onions
Eat on St Patrick’s Day
1. Read the passage to find out the main idea of it
and its structure.
What's the main idea of the passage
A.The beautiful scenery of the Ireland.
B.The history of the Ireland.
C.The beautiful scenery and traditions of the
Ireland.
D.The customs of the Ireland.
1. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring
2. How does the writer describe its beauty
3. What kind of senses does the writer use
Its beauty and something for all the senses.
The writer uses his senses.
The writer uses his sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch.
senses
sight
taste
touch
smell
hearing
roar, cries, music of the coast, morning song
sight
smell
taste
hearing
touch
green counties,hills, feast for the eyes
sweet scent
Irish Beef Stew
feel the sun on your skin
Thinking
1. What are the best ways to experience some Irish
traditions and culture
Stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of
wine or a local beer;
Enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew;
Enjoy some traditional music and dancing;
Introduce yourself to a friendly face.
2. What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and
customs
By travelling around the country using all your senses to
experience everything, and by interacting with local people.
3. What is the meaning of “breathe in the sweet scent of fresh
flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning
song”
It means “not just smell but also absorb the smell of fresh
flowers early in the morning as the birds sing their first song
of the new day.” It uses personification as a rhetorical device.
1. Identify and underline the paragraph's introductory/topic sentences(s) and the ending sentence(s) (Page 44, Ex. 2.1)
Structure
Introduction
Body
Ending
senses
rolling green hills
the roar of the ocean
cries of the seabirds
feel the sun on your skin
sweet scent
morning song
arouse interest
remember your writing
Writing
Suppose you were at a park, what would you see, hear, touch, smell, taste and feel
sight
Children playing in the sand
Swimming in the sea
Lying on the beach
Introduction
Body
Ending
We had a great time on the beach.
senses
Playing on the beach is an unforgettable experience for us.