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(共26张PPT)
Reading for Writing
Unit3 DIVERSE CULTURES
Learning Objectives
In this class, you will:
Get the information about the Chinatown.
Master the structure and language features of the introduction to a place.
Write an introduction to your city/town.
Have you seen the movie Detective Chinatown
Look at the photos below and guess what ethnic minority groups might be talked about.
Justin met a new friend while travelling in Guizhou. Listen to their conversation and complete the summaries below.
Part 1
Justin and __________ watched some __________ people play the __________. The instrument has a history of over __________ years and it is even mentioned in the oldest collection of Chinese poetry. Then they watched the ________________. Justin wanted to buy some hand-made _________________ accessories as souvenirs. He was told that the price will depend on the percentage of ____________.
Wu Yue
Miao
lusheng
3000
lusheng dance
traditional/silver
silver
Justin met a new friend while travelling in Guizhou. Listen to their conversation and complete the summaries below.
Part 2
They will go to a pretty _________ minority village called ____________. They will see the ___________________ and the ______________________. They may also see a performance of ________________________________.
Dong
Zhaoxing
drum towers
wind and rain bridges
the Grand Song of the Dong People
businesses and industries
famous food/drink
an introduction to a city
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
Mind-map for an introduction to a city/town
Para1
Introduction
Para2-5
Body
Para6
Summary
Short introduction to the Chinatown
What can you find and do in Chinatown
Importance of Chinatown
history; ethnic groups;
languages;
famous figures;
famous food/drink;
tourist attractions;
businesses and industries
Structure
Main ideas
items/information
location; climate
importance/influence
Task 2. Reading for the structure
1. Who are the target readers
2. What’s the topic of the text
3. What’s the writer’s purpose
of writing this text
Visitors.
An introduction to
the Chinatown.
To attract more people to Chinatown.
Prediction
_________
__________
to San Francisco Chinatown
General
introduction
________ __________ of the Chinatown
Detailed
information
__________ of Chinatown
Importance
Introduction
Body
Summary
Reading fo Structure
An introduction to a city
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
Welcome to Chinatown!
1. What kind of passage is it
A. A piece of news.
B. A popular science article.
C. An introduction to a place.
D. An introduction to a person.
2. What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this text
Introduce Chinatown to people all over the world.
A short introduction of Chinatown.
Chinatown's origin, residents and main language.
The rebuilding of Chinatown and its famous attractions.
Brief introduction
history
tourist attractions
stores
food
Importance
Reading for structure
Chinatown's stores.
Chinatown's food.
Importance of Chinatown.
Beginning
Body:
Detailed description
Conclusion
Read the introduction again to the Chinatown in San Francisco and answer the questions.
1. What are the famous tourist sites in the Chinatown of San Francisco
2. What else can you do there
【即学即练】写出下列标红部分的汉语意思
①It will take you a few months to settle into life at college.
你要花几个月的时间____________大学生活。
②He hoped to settle down in the countryside.
他希望在农村____________。
③I really must settle down to doing some serious work.
我真的必须安静下来做些正经事了。
适应
定居
（开始认真做某事）
2. suit vt.适合；满足……的需要；相配；合身 n.西服；套装　
There is Chinese food to suit everyone's taste, with traditional dishes from all over China.
有适合每个人口味的中国菜，有来自中国各地的传统菜肴。
【知识归纳】
【即学即练】完成句子
①The film is ________ for children.
这部电影适合孩子。
②Is it suitable __________ my report now
现在讨论我的报告合适吗
suitable
to discuss
1. Which of the following statements about the Chinatown in San Francisco is NOT correct
A. It is the biggest in America.
B. It is the oldest in America.
C. The Golden Gate Bridge receives more visitors than the Chinatown every year.
D. It is a very popular tourist attraction.
2. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that_________.
A. the settlers in Chinatown can speak fluent English
B. Chinese settled here during the railroad construction and gold rush period
C. Chinatown is a centre for Chinese art
D. most of the residents here are tramps流浪汉
Multiple Choice
C
B
3. From pagraph 3, we can learn that ______.
A. most of Chinatown was once destroyed
B. visitors enter Chinatown through the Golden Gate Bridge
C. Portsmouth Square is the centre of San Francisco
D. the legendary Dragon Gate is the place where people can see traditional Chinese culture in real life
Multiple Choice
A
How to write an introduction to a city / town
Writing
What information is included in the introduction Tick the items that are mentioned.









Summary
Chinatown
Introduction
Location: in San Francisco, America
Features: biggest/oldest/popular tourist draw
Climate: mild all year round
Body
History
Rebuilding
In the 1906 earthquake: was destroyed
Attractions
the legendary Dragon Gate
to name but a few
Portsmouth Square
Stores
Chinatown's food
Summary-Importance of
Chinatown-unique culture
an important part of the diverse culture of the USA
allow visitors to experience traditional Chinese culture first hand
Writing
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2. Use what you have learnt to write an introduction to Vancouver.
温哥华(Vancouver)
地理位置 位于加拿大西部，是一个海港城市
人口 城市人口超过64万
风景 被山水环绕，绿树成荫，空气清新，被誉为全球最美的城市之一
大事 1986年举办世博会(the World Expo)，2010年举办冬季奥运会
Step 1　List the outline of the passage.
Paragraph 1：________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2：________________________________________________________
Paragraph 3：________________________________________________________
Vancouver’s position and population
Vancouver’s sights and events
Summary

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