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Reading for Writing
Unit 3 Diverse Cultures
Lead in
When you think of America, what will come into your mind first
Golden Gate Bridge
Chinatown
Dragon Gate
Location:
Feature:
located/situated
in San Francisco
It is a popular tourist draw that receives...
the Chinatown in San Francisco
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
Tick the items that are mentioned in the introduction.
_____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
Task 3
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√
√
√
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location
climate
history
ethnic groups
languages
famous figures
famous food/drink
tourist attractions
businesses and industries
in San Francisco
mild all year round
Chinese immigrants settled in the area
during the railroad construction and
gold rush period
The majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese
many of whom do not speak English
fluently
Robert Louis Stevenson
traditional dishes from all over China
Dragon Gate,Tin How Temple, Bank
of Canton, Portsmouth Square
souvenirs, goods, and clothing; all kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine; Chinese tea stores
如何介绍地点
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
Activity 2 Read for structure (CW)
Part1
Part2
Part3
A brief introduction of symbols
fast-food
baseball
jazz
More symbols and their importance
Body
Introduction
Conclusion
3 symbols
Topic sentence
Supporting details
Body
Summary
Structure
2 Write an introduction to your city/town.
Here’s some useful phrases and expressions:
is located in/on
has a history of ... years
is divided up into
has a population of
is... in size:
is home to ... ethnic groups
the most popular/greatest/largest
popular festivals/foods/tourist sights include...
3 Exchange drafts with a partner. Use the checklist
to give feedback on your partner’s draft.
Is the city introduction clear
Is the information specific and are the facts coreect
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
4 Get your draft back and revise it.
Sample Writing
Welcome to Lijiang! Lijiang is an ancient city high up in the mountains of Yunnan, near the borders of Sichuan and Tibet. It was an important stop on the Ancient tea and Horse Road, which
connected central China with Myanmar and India, transporting not just tea but also silk and other goods.
Lijiang’s Old Town, with a history of over 800 years, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Today, Lijiang is mostly known for its ethnic minority culture, especially the culture of the Naxi ethnic group. The Naxi are famous for their Dongba culture. They have their own unique written language that uses pictures and symbols.
They also create beautiful arts and crafts, and are well known for their singing and dancing. Strolling around the Old Town, one can witness Naxi life much as it was

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