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Period 4 Reading for Writing
Unit 4 History and Traditions
Learning aims
1. To learn the main idea of the text.
2. To learn how to introduce your favorite place.
3. To learn useful language points.
4. To write an article about an interesting, exciting or surprising place.
Leading-in
How much do you know about Ireland
Ireland is an island at the western edge of Europe.
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
Ireland has a mild oceanic climate.
Ireland receives the full force of storms from the Atlantic Ocean, especially in winter.
Cows and especially sheep are found everywhere in Ireland.
Red deer, red fox…
Fast reading
Read the text and discuss the questions in pairs.
1. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring
2. What are the best ways to experience some lrish traditions and culture
3. What is the meaning of "breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song
4 What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs
Reading Comprehension
Its beauty and how it offers something for all the senses.
By stopping by a village pub and relaxing with a drink and traditional meal while listening to music and watching dancing.
It means to not just smell but also breathe in the smell of fresh flowers early in the morning as the birds sing their first song of the new day.
By travelling to different places and using all your senses to experience everything and by interacting with local people.
Careful reading
Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had
a great influence on its people and traditions.
Ⅱ. Body: sensory details
sight
in the green counties and hills…a true feast for the eyes
hearing
by the sea…roar, cries, music
of the coast…morning song of the …
touch
feel the sun on your skin
smell
a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew
taste
Ⅲ. Ending: ending sentence(s)
Task1. How to divide the passage into three parts
Ⅰ. Introduction: introductory sentence(s)(the first three sentences)
on a quiet morning in the mountains…
Task 2. Read the text again and then choose the best answer.
1.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 its traditions.
D.The customs of the Ireland.
2.What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring
A.The beautiful countryside scenery of the Ireland.
B.The long history of the Irish countryside.
C.The traditions of the Irish countryside.
D.Many green countries in the Ireland.
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3.What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures
A.Dance with the natives.
B.Drink a glass of wine or a local beer in a village pub.
C.Sing a song with the natives.
D.Enjoy some traditional music.
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Describe a place referring to the text. It can be a place of interest, your school yard, your hometown. About 100 words are included.
Ⅰ . Introduction: Use introductory sentence(s) to make the reader eager to read your writing.
● a question
● a quote
● a great comment or conclusion
● something surprising
● Do not use general words.
Post-reading
Ⅱ . Body: Describe details and examples.
● Use sensory details, like sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch.
● Give examples.
● Do not use general words.
Ⅲ . Ending: let the reader know that the passage ends and remember your writing.
1. custom n. 风俗;习俗;个人习惯
Language points
The custom of naming women after flowers is becoming less common.
用花名给女子起名的风俗现在已经不太常见了。
It was her custom to rise early.
早起是她的习惯。
【知识归纳】
It is sb’s custom to do sth.
the custom of... ……的风俗
【即学即练】
(1)Different ethnic groups have different _________(custom).
(2)Naxi women have the cutsom ________playing cards on card tables in the middle of the street.
(3) It is my custom_________(sleep) late.
customs
of
to sleep
2. greet vt.问候;迎接
He greeted his teacher by saying “Good morning”.
他向老师打招呼说“早上好”。
Whenever I met her, she greeted me with sweet smile.
每次我见到她,她都用甜甜的微笑迎接我。
【知识归纳】
greet sb by doing sth 通过……向某人问候
greet sb with sth 以……来迎接某人
greeting n. 问候;致意;迎接
【即学即练】
(1)When it was first staged in 1949, the play was greeted ________good
reviews.
(2)They exchanged_____________(greet) and sat down to lunch.
(3) Whenever I got home, he ____________________my hands and jumping
up and down.每当我回到家,它都会舔(lick)我的手,跳上跳下来迎接我。
with
greetings
greeted me by licking
3. roll vi.&vt.(使)翻滚;(使)滚动
n. 卷(轴) ;翻滚
【知识归纳】
roll down the cheeks 滚下脸颊
roll into 滚入
roll over 翻转
a roll of film一卷胶卷
rock'n'roll(rock and roll) 摇滚乐
rolling adj. (山丘) 绵延起伏的
a forward/backward roll 前/后滚翻
【即学即练】
(1)(2021·新高考Ⅰ卷)The sea of clouds you see once you are at the top will remind you how tiny we humans are.
(2)When I was a little kid I __________(roll) down a hill and broke my leg.
(3)Wallpaper is sold in ________(roll).
(4)The kittens were enjoying ____roll in the sunshine.
rolling
rolled
rolls
a
4.striking adj.引人注目的;显著的
【知识归纳】
strike vt.撞;碰;撞击;碰撞;打;击;突击;攻击;侵袭;爆发;
给(某人以…)印象
be struck by lightning 被闪电击中
strike the hour 整点报时
strike a match 划火柴
strike sb. +介词+the+身体部位 击打某人的……
sth. strikes sb./It strikes sb.that...某人突然想到……
(1)The child ran into the road and ___________(strike) by a car.
(2)She struck him in _____ face.
(4)The two polls produced __________(strike) different results.
(3)_______________ nobody is really in favour of the changes.
我突然想到,没人赞成这些变化。
was struck
the
It strikes me that
strikingly
【即学即练】
5.With all this beauty, it’s not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing and dining.
有了这些美景,爱尔兰发展了强大的传统,包括音乐、舞蹈和餐饮也就不足为奇了。
it 作形式主语的用法
【知识归纳】
(1)It +be+名词词组+主语从句,这类名词词组有:a fact, a pity, a shame, an honor, a question等。
It’s a pity that you missed the wonderful football match.
你错过了这场精彩的足球赛,真可惜。
(2) It +不及物动词(seem, appear, happen等)+ 主语从句
It seemed that he didn’t tell the truth.
他似乎没有说实话。
(3) It +be +形容词+动词不定式,常见形容词有easy, difficult, hard, important, possible, necessary, wise 等,有时也在不定式前面加for sb.
(2022 全国乙卷)It is also helpful for you to be a friendship keeper.
这对于你维护友谊同样也有帮助。
(4) It +be+形容词+of sb +动词不定式,这类形容词常是表示心理品质或性格特征的词,如kind, nice, stupid, clever, foolish, polite, impolite, silly, selfish, considerate 等。sb和这些形容词可以构成主系表结构。
It’s very kind of you to help me with the work.
你帮助我做这项工作真是太好了。
(5) It +be +名词(短语)或形容词(短语)+动名词,这类名词和形容词常常是: good, no good, no use, useless, senseless等。
It’s no use arguing about the matter with him.
和他争论这件事是没有用的。
【即学即练】
(1) I like ________ in the autumn when the weather is clear and bright.
我喜欢秋天,天气晴朗,阳光明媚。
(2) It is very important ______________________________________________ .
我们应该每天锻炼,这很重要。
(3) The Foreign Minister said, “________________ the two sides will work towards peace.”
外交部长说,”我们希望双方朝着和平的方向努力。”
(4) __________________ English is being accepted as an international language.
英语被公认为是一门国际语言,这是一个事实。
(5) It_______________________ that the moon travels round the earth once every month.
众所周知,月亮每个月绕地球转一圈。
it
that we should exercise every day
It is our hope that
It is a fact that
is known to everybody
Writing
A description of a beautiful or unusual place
1. Learn how to write an introduction to a tourist attraction.
① 首段:
整体介绍 (地理位置、面积、人口、旅游资源等)
② 主体:
介绍特色景点,对具体的景点进行描绘,比如景点的位置、概况、建筑风格、历史、传说等。
③尾段:总结全文,整体评价
2. Useful words and sentences.
sightseeing 观光
tourist attractions 旅游景点
charming/attractive/fantastic/impressive/amazing 迷人的
a variety of/ a wide range of 各种各样的
pleasant climate 宜人的气候
at home and abroad 国内外
a feast for your eyes 大饱眼福
It is located/situated in…, with an area of…它位于……,面积为……
It is the most popular tourist attraction. 它是最受欢迎的旅游景点。
There are many scenic spots in..., of which ... is the most famous.
有许多景点……,其中……是最有名的。
...has a long history/...with a long history.
……有着悠久的历史/……有很长的历史。
With its pleasant climate, rich natural resources and fascinating scenery, … is one of china's major tourist cities.它有宜人的气候,丰富的自然资源和迷人的景色,是中国最重要的旅游城市之一。
Located in..., the city is a wonderful place for tourists to go sightseeing.
位于……,这个城市是游客观光的好地方。
The city is situated in..., well-known for.../ which is well-known for...
这座城市坐落在…,因……而出名。
The city, with lots of special attractions and beautiful natural scenery, is worth visiting.
这个城市有许多特殊的景点和美丽的自然风光,值得一去。
What's more, the nice weather and convenience transportation here can make your trip more enjoyable.
更重要的是,这里的好天气和便利的交通可以让你的旅行更愉快。
To sum up, it's quite relaxing and enjoyable to travel there and I love this experience very much.
总之,那是一次很轻松愉快的旅行,我非常喜欢这样的经历。
假定你是李华,你的新西兰笔友Nick将于八月来四川旅游,特来信询问有关旅游景点情况。请根据以下提示,给他写一封回信。
注意:1. 词数80左右,信的格式已为你写好。
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:都江堰水利工程Dujiangyan Irrigation Project
3. Write an introduction to a scenic spot
旅游资源 许多世界著名的风景名胜,如:九寨沟(海子:清澈见底;色彩斑斓)都江堰水利工程(2000多年历史;仍在发挥作用)
相关信息 气候适宜;交通方便
1.【谋篇立意】
(1)表示欢迎,推荐旅游景点
(2)推荐原因:①九寨沟风景
②都江堰水利工程风景
③气候适宜,交通方便
(3)表达期待之情
2. 【遣词造句】
(1)遣词
① convenient 方便的
② enjoyable 令人愉快的
③ be known / famous for... 因……而闻名
④ world-famous places of interest 闻名世界的名胜
⑤ have a good/great time玩得开心
⑥ be abundant in在…丰富
⑦ play an important role in…在……中扮演重要的角色
(2)造句
1.听说你将于八月来四川旅游,我很高兴。
______________________________ Sichuan in August, I'm exceedingly delighted.
2. 四川省有丰富的旅游资源、享誉世界的名胜古迹,其中九寨沟和都江堰水利工程
最为著名。
Sichuan Province is abundant in tourist attractions and enjoys many world-famous places
of interest, ____________ Jiuzhaigou and Dujiangyan Irrigation Project are widely recognized.
3.九寨沟以湖著称,湖水清澈见底,色彩斑斓。
Jiuzhaigou _____________________ its lakes, of which the water is clear and looks great.
Hearing that you're coming to
of which
is known/ famous for
4.另外一个景点是都江堰水利工程, 它有2000多年的历史,现在仍在发挥
重要作用。
Another attraction is Dujiangyan Irrigation Project _________________ more
than 2000 years. It is still __________________________________ irrigation
today.
5. 此外,这儿的气候适宜,交通也很方便 ,这会使你的旅途更愉快。
Additionally, __________ the nice weather as well as convenient transportation
here _______can make your trip more enjoyable.
6.期待你的到来!
I'm looking forward to your coming. / I can't _____________ you.
with a history of
wait to see
it is
that
playing an important part in
3.【连句成篇】
Dear Nick,
Hearing that you're coming to Sichuan in August, I'm very delighted. You've made a wise choice to travel here. Sichuan Province is abundant in tourist attractions and enjoys many world-famous places of interest, of which Jiuzhaigou and Dujiangyan Irrigation Project are widely recognized.
Jiuzhaigou is known/ famous for its lakes, of which the water is clear and looks great. It can excite visitors' imagination. Another attraction is Dujiangyan Irrigation Project with a history of more than 2,000 years. Most importantly, it is still playing an important part in irrigation today.
Additionally, It is the nice weather as well as convenient transportation here that can make your trip more enjoyable. I'm sure you'll have a good/great time.
I'm looking forward to your coming. / I can't wait to see you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
词汇
清单
重点句式
认知词汇:gallery, ensure, landscape, butter, honey; ancestor, position, courtyard, snack, county, feast; dot; cattle, roar, ocean, scent, pub, wine, beer, stew, custom
拓展词汇:announce→ announcement→ announcer;eager→ eagerly→ eagerness;crowd→ crowded;generous→generously→ generosity;poet→ poem→ poetry;greet→ greeting;sensory→ sense→ sensitive→ sensible;striking→ strike;
transition→ transitional→ transit
应用词汇:1.charge: charge… for…; charge sb. with sth.; take charge (of); in charge of; in the charge of; free of charge
2.announce: announce sth. to sb; It is announced that; make an announcement
3.amount: a large amount of/large amounts of; in large/small amounts
4.approach: approach sb/sth.; be approaching; (an) approach to; at the approach of
5.eager: be eager for; be eager to do
6.roll: roll out; roll in; roll up; roll down; roll one’s eyes; rock and roll; get the ball rolling
7.crowd: a crowd of; the crowd; crowd in/ into; be crowded with
With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing and dining.(It is + adj. +that…)
Summary
Exercise
1.Everyone in the class seemed eager ________(learn).
2.We watched the waves ________(roll) onto the beach.
3.When she opened the door she ______________(greet) by a scene of utter
confusion.
4.It is the custom in that country for women ____________(marry) young.
5.In one respect, however, the men really were ___________(strike) similar.
6.He left the hotel surrounded by ___________(crowd) of journalists.
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
to learn
rolling
was greeted
to marry
strikingly
crowded
Ⅱ.完成句子
1.She looked at Ginny and ____________________________.
她看着金尼,泪珠顺着脸颊淌下。
2.She _________________________.
她微笑着向我们打招呼。
3.___________________ to rise early. 早起是她的习惯。
4.Her eyes are __________________feature.
她容貌中最引人注目的是她的双眼。
tears rolled down her cheeks
greeted us with a smile
It was her custom
her most striking
The world is like a mirror: Frown at it and it frowns at you; smile, and it smiles too.
世界犹如一面镜子:朝它皱眉它就朝你皱眉,朝它微笑它也朝你微笑。