Teaching Plan for
Writing:An introduction to a park(Unit 3 Fascinating Parks)
Learning objectives
To learn to write an introduction to a park.
Teaching Procedures
Step 1. What
景点介绍属于说明文,使用生动的语言对某一地点和某一环境进行具体逼真的描绘。
Step 2. How
[基本框架]
第一部分:提出介绍或说明的景点。
第二部分:景点及其中各项活动项目的功能或特点、地理位置、交通方式以及收费情况等。
第三部分:对景点的总结,发出邀请。
注意事项:
1.景点一般由若干活动项目组合而成。介绍时可依照先概述景点,再分述活动项目,最后总述的顺序。分述活动项目可依照游玩路线进行。
2.介绍景点以说明为主,在说明中可以穿插描写和叙述。
[常用词块]
1.be located in northern China位于中国北方
2.a famous historic and cultural city一座历史文化名城
3.cover 154 square kilometers面积154平方公里
4.be famous for its four wonders以四大奇迹而闻名
5.a natural zoo and botanical garden
一个天然动物园和植物园
6.with a history of over 30 years有着30多年的历史
7.last from 1703 to 1792从1703年持续到1792年
8.date from/back to 1534 始建于1534年
9.one of the most famous mountains in China
中国最为著名的山脉之一
10.the largest and most complete ancient wooden structure building
中国最大、最完整的古代木结构建筑
[常用语句]
1.介绍功能或特点
①The theme of the park is...这个公园的主题是……
②You will enjoy doing/seeing...
你会很高兴地做……/看到……
③Hangzhou has many places of interest, among which is the West Lake.Hangzhou is famous for the West Lake.杭州有许多名胜古迹,西湖是其中之一。杭州以西湖而闻名。
2.介绍地理位置
①It is located/situated in the centre of...
它位于……的中心。
②It lies in the south/east of...
它位于……的南面/东面。
③On the top of the hill stands a splendid tower.
山顶上耸立着一座壮观的塔。
3.介绍面积
①It covers an area of 1,000 square kilometres.
它占地1 000平方公里。
②China is the third largest country in the world with an area of 9,600,000 square kilometres.
中国是世界上第三大国,面积960万平方公里。
4.介绍历史
①The city has a long history of 1,000 years.
该城市有1 000年的悠久历史。
②It is a modern city with a long history of 1,000 years and rich tour resources.它是一个有着1 000年悠久历史的现代城市,旅游资源丰富。
5.介绍交通方式
①You can reach the building/museum by...
你可以通过……到达大厦/博物馆。
②You can get there a little more quickly by...
你可以通过……更快速地到达那里。
6.介绍其他情况
①It has a population of about eleven million.
它有约一千一百万人口。
②As for the weather, it never gets too hot or too cold.And it is at its best during the spring and autumn months.至于天气,它不会太热或太冷。在春天和秋天是最好的。
Step 3. DRILL
某英文报Tourist Attraction栏目正面向中学生征文。请根据提示写短文介绍青岛极地海洋世界(Qingdao Polar Ocean World)。
要点包括:1. 集休闲、娱乐与购物于一体;
2. 有36个展馆,包括极地海洋动物馆(Polar Marine Animal Hall) 、海洋科技馆(Marine Science & Technology Museum)、海洋娱乐大道 (Ocean Entertainment Avenue)、休闲商业区(Leisure and Business District)等;
3. 极地海洋动物馆是目前国内最大、拥有极地海洋动物品种最全、数量最多的场馆;
4. 游客可欣赏海洋动物表演。
注意:1. 词数100左右;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
一、审题定调
本写作任务要求写一篇介绍主题公园的短文,属于说明文。其内容一般包括主题公园的总体情况、特色景点或娱乐项目以及吸引游客的原因等。
二、谋篇布局
介绍主题公园,可以用总——分——总的结构来写:
第一部分:引出话题(介绍主题公园的总体情况);
第二部分:具体介绍主题公园的特色;
第三部分:总体评价。
三、组织语言
第一部分:引出话题。
普通表达 高级表达
... is a place where you can ... There are several parts, including ... As a compound (综合性的) park, ... combines ... It consists of several parts, including ...
第二部分:具体介绍主题公园的特色。
普通表达 高级表达
There are ... halls in ..., and ... is the most important part. At present, it is the largest ... in our country, with the most complete polar marine animal species from both South and North Poles. Visitors can also enjoy performances played by ... Among ... halls in ..., ... is the core (中心部分). As currently the largest ... in our country, it is inhabited (居住) by the most complete polar marine animal species from both South and North Poles. Performances played by ... also attract millions of visitors every year.
第三部分:总体评价。
普通表达 高级表达
You’ll never forget ... once you visit it. ... will certainly reward visitors with satisfying memories.
Possible version 1:
Qingdao Polar Ocean World is a place where you can relax, entertain and shop. There are several parts, including Polar Marine Animal Hall, Marine Science & Technology Museum, Ocean Entertainment Avenue, Leisure and Business District, etc.
There are 36 exhibition halls in Qingdao Polar Ocean World, and the Polar Marine Animal Hall is the most important part. At present, it is the largest marine animal hall in our country, with the most complete polar marine animal species from both South and North Poles. Besides, visitors can also enjoy performances played by large marine mammal animals.
You’ll never forget Qingdao Polar Ocean World once you visit it.
Possible version 2:
As a compound park, Qingdao Polar Ocean World combines leisure, entertainment and shopping. It consists of several parts, including Polar Marine Animal Hall, Marine Science & Technology Museum, Ocean Entertainment Avenue, Leisure and Business District, etc.
Among the 36 exhibition halls in Qingdao Polar Ocean World, the Polar Marine Animal Hall is the core. As currently the largest marine animal hall in our country, it is inhabited by the most complete polar marine animal species from both South and North Poles.Performances played by large marine mammal animals also attract millions of visitors every year.
Qingdao Polar Ocean World will certainly reward visitors with satisfying memories.
Step 5.Assignment
请根据以下要点,写一篇80词左右的英语短文,介绍香港海洋公园。
1.香港海洋公园,位于香港的南部,是一个著名的主题公园。
2.面积超过87万平方米,是世界上最大的海洋公园之一。
3.有30多年的历史,是亚洲主要的旅游景点之一。
4.游客可以体验惊险之旅和观看各种表演。
5.香港海洋公园还为其提供的教育项目而自豪。
Reflection:
Possible version:
Hong Kong Ocean Park, a famous theme park, is situated in the southern side of Hong Kong.It is one of the largest marine parks in the world, covering more than 870,000 square metres.With a history of over 30 years, the Ocean Park has become one of the major tourist attractions in Asia.It is Hong Kong's favourite park, which attracts the most visitors.Visitors can experience adventurous trips and enjoy a wide variety of shows, such as dolphin shows.The park also takes pride in its educational programs.Hong Kong Ocean Park will fill your day with wonder, pleasure and excitement, and reward you with satisfying memories.