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课件网) 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． √ √ 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． √ 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 sente ... ...
