(
课件网) UNIT 4 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS Beautiful Ireland and Its Traditions The poet is from Ireland. 威廉·巴特勒·叶芝(William Butler Yeats), 爱尔兰诗人,“爱尔兰文艺复兴运动”的领袖。 The actor is from Ireland. 丹尼尔·戴-刘易斯，爱尔兰演员，曾凭借《我的左脚》(1989年)《血色将至》(2008年)《林肯》(2013年)三获奥斯卡最佳男主角奖，是影史上第一个获得三次最佳男主角奖的演员。 The singers are from Ireland. 西城男孩(Westlife)，爱尔兰流行乐男子组合，有“欧洲男孩团体之王”之称。 Ireland has a long history of producing great writers, poets, performers, musicians, etc. Task 1: Watch a short video of Ireland and describe your first impression of the country. What can you see in the video And what’s your feeling What can you see in the video ocean/sea/coast rivers/lakes hills/mountains sheep/goats cattle/cows food/drinks buildings/castles ...... What’s your feeling beautiful excited inspired peaceful relaxed ...... Ireland's beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. 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. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. 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. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that lreland has developed strong traditions that include music. dancing,and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional lrish Beef Stew. If you're lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand. Introductory sentence Ending sentence Task 2: Identify and underline the paragraph’s introductory and ending sentences to get your second impression of Ireland. Make the reader eager to read your writing Let the reader know that the passage ends Help the reader remember your writing Task 3: Read the text to gain your third impression of Ireland. What can you see in the Ireland’s countryside peaceful landscape 风景宁静秀美 many green counties 郡县草木葱茏 rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle 青山连绵起伏，牛羊点缀其中 beautiful countryside 美丽乡村 Task 3: Read the text to gain your third impression of Ireland. What can you hear by the Ireland’s coast the cries of the seabirds 海鸟鸣叫 the music of the coast 海岸交响乐 the roar of the ocean waves 海浪咆哮 Task 3: Read the text to gain your third imp ... ...
