人教版（2019）必修第三册Unit 3 Diverse Cultures Reading for writing 课件(共28张PPT)

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Unit 3 Diverse Cultures
Reading for writing
Have you ever seen these movies
Bangkok, Thailand
New York, America
Tokyo, Japan
What do you know about Chinatowns in the USA
San Francisco
New York City
Chicago
Honolulu
Los Angeles
Boston
Seattle
Philadelphia
Chinatown
in San Francisco
Lead in—— Checking preview
Ⅰ. Matching
1.mild　 A. to put an end to an argument or disagreement/to decide
　or arrange sth. friendly
2.settle B. tidy and in order；carefully done or arranged
3.suit C. not severe or strong；(of weather) not very cold，and
　therefore pleasant
4.item D. to keep your feelings under control
5.contain E. one thing on a list of things to buy，do，talk about etc.
6.neat F. a set of clothes made of the same cloth，including jacket
and trousers
Predicting
Look at the title and picture and then predict:
What kind of article is this
2. Who are the target readers
This is an introduction to Chinatown in San Francisco.
The target readers are visitors.
Pre-writing
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Step2: Read for details
Read the introduction to the Chinatown and find out the famous tour sites in it.
lengendary Dragon Gate 龙门
Tin How Temple 天后古庙
Portsmouth Square 花园角广场
Bank of Canton 广东银行
stores (souvenirs,Chinese herbal medicine,Chinese tea)
Tips: mark the paragraphs,
which helps you to understand the text better and get your answer more clearly and efficiently
Chinatown
Before-reading
population
location
climate
history
ethnic groups
languages
famous figures
businesses&industries
tourist attractions
famous food
Brainstorm---what aspects do you want to know about Chinatown
Detailed information of the Chinatown
Importance of the Chinatown
Body
Summary
Beginning
How many parts can you divide the passage into
General introduction
of the Chinatown
3. Study the organization and language features.
What information is included in the introduction Tick the items that are mentioned.
___ location ___ climate ___ history
___ population ___ ethnic groups ___ languages
___ famous figures ___ legends/stories ___ famous food/drink
___ tourist attractions ___ businesses and industries ___ other names for the city/town









history
Underline the sentences that are used to describe the items above.
location
climate
ethnic groups
languages
tourist attractions
famous figures
businesses and industries
famous food / drink
_______________
_______________
of San Francisco Chinatown
General introduction
______________ ______________ of the Chinatown
Detailed
information
______________ of Chinatown
Importance
3history
5languages
6tourist attractions
8businesses and industries
9famous food/drink
4ethnic groups
7famous figures
2climate
1location
Tip1: Use certain structure of the passage to introduce a place.
1.Why do many tourists and San Franciscans like the food most in the Chinatown
For example,because there is Chinese food in the Chinatown which can suit everyone’s taste.
2.Why can visitors experience a real taste of China in the Chinatown
For example,because visitors can enjoy many things with Chinese characteristics,such as famous buildings,games of Chinese chess and tai chi. Besides,visitors can find and buy Chinese goods, clothing, tea and traditional Chinese herbal medicine, let alone traditional Chinese food.
3.Read the passage carefully and find the sentence(s) to describe the best time to visit the Chinatown.
The climate is mild all year round,meaning it is always a good time to visit.
4.Read the passage carefully and find the sentence(s) to describe the importance of the Chinatowns in the American culture.
They allow visitors who have never been to China to experience traditional Chinese culture first hand.
1. The climate is mild all year round, meaning it is always a good time to visit.
2. What started as a residential area for Chinese immigrants then turned into a centre for Chinese culture.
3. The majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese, many of whom do not speak English fluently.
4. Traditionally, visitors enter Chinatown through the legendary Dragon Gate, which was built using materials donated from China.
5. There is Chinese food to suit everyone’s taste, with traditional dishes from all over China.
重点句子
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Traditionally, visitors explore Hangzhou through the West Lake which is a symbol of the city. Sudi Causeway is a key site, being the centre of the West Lake, where the great poet Sushi created a famous poem. Other famous sites include Lingyin Temple,Leifei pagoda and Xixi National Wetland Park, to name but a few. Visitors can also spend hours just exploring the interesting sights, smells, and sounds of Hangzhou.
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Hangzhou is an important part of the diverse culture of China. They allow visitors to experience unique Chinese culture and pleasant scenery.
Located in the northwest of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou is the most beautiful, and also the most prosperous city. It is a very popular tourist draw that receives more visitors each year. The climate is mild in summer and autumn, meaning it is a good time to visit.
假如你是李华，你给某英文报社的“旅游打卡圣地”栏目写一篇短文，推荐独特的历史文化名城----杭州。要点如下：
基本概况：人口约1000万; 位于浙江省北部；；春秋两季温和宜人；
已有2200多年历史(自秦设县治以来)，五代吴越国和南宋王朝两代建都杭州;
景点：西湖等；
特产：丝绸等；
美食：杭帮菜如东坡肉（Dongpo pork）等；
重要性：杭州是中国多元文化的重要组成部分。
Sample
Useful phrases and expressions to introduce a place.
1. How to introduce location
2. How to introduce climate
The climate is mild/gentle/severe/extreme...
It often rains/snows ...
Because of a ... climate, ...
.......lie in ...
.......be located in ...
…, which was built using…
Visitors can also spend hours exploring…
…is also a key site, with … doing …
…is a great place to see, such as…
…is a place…, where visitors can…
Useful phrases and expressions to introduce a place.
3. How to introduce population
has a small population of ...
... with a population of ...
The population of our city is ...
Eighty percentage of the population are ...
4. How to introduce history
has a history of ...
…with a long history of ...
Built in xx century, the building has witnessed too much coming and going in history.
Useful phrases and expressions to introduce a place.
5. How to introduce transport
enjoying convenient access to traffic networks ...
Local transportation is easily accessible.
People can have easy access to local transportation.
... is within easy reach.
It takes ... to take a train from ... to ...
Useful phrases and expressions to introduce a place.
6. How to introduce food
San Francisco’s Chinatown is a great place for shoppers/foodies, with…to suit everyone’s taste.
…is a place…, where visitors can also spend hours exploring…
Useful phrases and expressions to introduce a place.
…, which was built using…
Visitors can also spend hours exploring…
…is also a key site, with … doing …
…is a great place to see, such as…
…is a place…, where visitors can…
7. How to introduce famous sites
Homework
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, 介绍一个中国的城市。（仿照reading for writing的课文）
注意: 词数不少于100词, 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
importance/influence/welcome
location
history
tourist attractions
famous figures
famous food
be located/situated in/on/at
has/with a history of… years
make contributions to 为…作出贡献
be home to 是…的家园/乡
be rich/abundant in 盛产…
be famous/known for
other names
be known as
climate
with four distinct seasons 四季分明
be mild all year round
with a mild and pleasant climate
There are many places of interest, such as…
Para. 1
General introduction
Para. 2
Detailed information
Para. 3
Summary
Self-assessment
Is the city introduction clear
Does the city introduction contain all the important information
Is the information arranged in a good order
Does the passage have a proper beginning and conclusion
Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors