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Unit 4 History and traditions
Reading for Writing: Beautiful Ireland and its traditions
Hiking
Yosemile
Hiking
Yosemile
How much do you know about Ireland？
Location
Capital
Nickname
Industry
Situated on the North Atlantic Ocean
Dublin
Emerald Isle
Energy-Peat
能源泥炭
Ireland is a country which is famous for producing great writers and poets.
Look at the pictures shot in the countryside of Ireland and describe your first impression of the country.
a picturesque/breathtaking scene---a feast for eyes: rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle
the roar of ocean waves
Look at the pictures shot in the countryside of Ireland and describe your first impression of the country.
Look at the pictures shot in the countryside of Ireland and describe your first impression of the country.
the cries of the seabirds
A village pub where you can relax with a glass of wine or a local beer
Look at the pictures shot in the countryside of Ireland and describe your first impression of the country.
enjoy a taste of traditional Irish culture and dance
Look at the pictures shot in the countryside of Ireland and describe your first impression of the country.
Bathed in the sun, you breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers.
Look at the pictures shot in the countryside of Ireland and describe your first impression of the country.
After seeing all the pictures above, describe what Ireland is like
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
1 Read the text and discuss the questions in pairs.
(1) What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring
Its beauty and how it offers something for all the senses.
Best ways to experience local culture & customs:
_______ a village pub and _________ a glass of wine or a local beer;
Stop by
relax with
a village pub
a glass of wine
a glass of local beer
experience
________________________ Irish Beef Stew;
Enjoy a delicious traditional
Irish Beef Stew
Best ways to experience local culture & customs:
experience
Enjoy some traditional music and dancing
Best ways to experience local culture & customs:
experience
v. n.
stop by
relax with
enjoy
What’s the Best way to experience local culture & customs in your hometown
4 What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs？
By travelling to different places and using all your senses to experience everything and by interacting with local people.
Identify and underline the paragraph’s introductory sentences and the ending sentences.
Introductory sentence: Ireland's beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions.
Ending sentence: And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.
Analyze the descriptive paragraph
Think and learn
Learn to describe a place by talking about different senses
Write the senses and places in the order that they appear. And describe sensory details
Write the senses and places in the order that they appear. And describe sensory details
Senses
Places
sight
hearing
touch
smell
in the green counties and hills
by the sea
In the mountains
In the mountains
a feast for the eyes
sweet scent
feel the sun on your skin
roar, cries, music of the coast, morning song
Description of senses
Learn to describe sensory details
1. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.
... is a feast for the eyes, with ...
仿写：新疆风光秀美，青山连绵起伏，鲜花点缀其中，堪称一场真正的视觉盛宴。
The beautiful landscape of Xinjiang is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with flowers.
2. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.
By the sea, the roar...and cries... make up the music...
仿写：风的低语，小河的叮咚和鸟鸣声奏响了自然交响曲。
The ________of the wind, the chirm (叽喳叫) of the river and the ______ of the birds __________ the music of nature.
whisper
cries
make up
3. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.
在宁静的田野，感受微风(breeze)拂面，呼吸清甜的稻(grain)香,而你可以在蛙声中静静入眠。
In the quiet field, feel the breeze on your face and breathe in the sweet scent of the grain/ rice while the calls of frogs quietly fades away in your sleep.
Use what you have learnt in this unit to describe an interesting, exciting, or surprising place.
1. Choose one of your favourite places and tell why you think it is interesting, exciting, or surprising.
2. Use the questions below to describe the place you have chosen.
1) What can you see
2) What can you hear
3) How does the place feel
4) What can you smell
5) What can you taste there
6) What does the place make you think or feel
Describe an interesting, exciting or surprising place.
Use your answers to draft a passage about the place.
Introduction Make the reader eager to read your writing
A striking image
Something surprising
A quote or question
In my village, every day starts with a “fire”! The houses turn red as the sun rises above the mountains.
Body Transitions
Help the reader follow your ideas
Details and examples
Use sensory details Do not use general words Give examples
In the morning / afternoon / evening; First, second, etc.;
I learnt a lot. → What did you learn
There were many things… → What
Some people… → Who
Ending Let the reader know that the passage ends
Help the reader remember your writing
At night, the stars come out to tell us that all is well and my village grows quiet. For now we’ll sleep, and tomorrow the sun will set us on fire again for a new day!
Exchange drafts with a partner.
Use the checklist to help you evaluate his/ her draft.
√ Does the writer start with an image, quote, or question
√ Is the description well-organised and easy to read
√ Has the writer included sensory details
√ Dose the writer use specific words and give examples
√ Is the ending effective
√ Can you find any grammar or spelling mistakes
One possible version:
Wuzhizhou Island, Sanya’s tropical treasure, shines with clear blue waters, white sandy beaches, and tall coconut trees. Listen to waves hitting the shore along with seabirds singing, and joyful shouts from people playing on jet skis喷气式滑艇. Walk on warm sand, feel the soft sea wind, and enjoy the sunny warmth. Smell fresh coconuts and the smoky smell of grilled烤 seafood. Taste sweet mangoes, cool coconut drinks, and hot seafood noodles. This lively island mixes fun and calm beauty, making visitors love nature’s wonders. It’s a place where happy memories stay with me even after I leave.

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