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课件网) Unit 3 Diverse Cultures Reading for Writing 1. To acquire some basic information about San Francisco’s Chinatown； 2. To master the structure and expressions of a passage about an introduction to a city； 3. To write an introduction to a city. Learning Objectives Have you ever seen these movies Bangkok, Thailand New York, America Tokyo, Japan Watch a short video and guess what we will talk about. video Fast reading A. A piece of news. B. A popular science article. C. An introduction to a place. D. An introduction to a person. What kind of passage is it Welcome to Chinatown! Fast reading Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Para 6 General introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco. The history of Chinatown The introduction of Chinatown’s shops and products The origin of Chinatown The existence value of Chinatown The famous food and drinks of Chinatown Match the topic sentences. Fast reading Match the general meaning of each part. (1)Part 1 (Para. 1) _____ (2)Part 2(Paras. 2-5) _____ (3)Part 3(Para. 6) _____ A. The general introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco. B. Chinatowns’ cultural influence. C. The specific information of the Chinatown. A C B _____ _____ to San Francisco Chinatown General introduction _____ _____ of the Chinatown Detailed information _____ of Chinatown Importance Introduction Body Summary Reading for Structure 3. Study the organization and language features. What information is included in the introduction Tick the items that are mentioned. ___ 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 The Chinatown in San Francisco is the biggest in America, and also the oldest. It is a very popular tourist draw that receives more visitors each year than even the Golden Gate Bridge. The climate is mild all year round, meaning it is always a good time to visit. Para 1: Location Features Climate General introduction to San Francisco Chinatown Historically, Chinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush period. What started as a residential area for Chinese immigrants then turned into a center for Chinese culture. The majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese, many of whom do not speak English fluently. This allows visitors to experience a real taste of China. Para 2: Detailed information of San Francisco Chinatown History People Language Para 3: Detailed information of San Francisco Chinatown Most of Chinatown was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake, but the city and residents rebuilt it, taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture. Traditionally, visitors enter Chinatown through the legendary Dragon Gate, which was built using materials donated from China. Other famous sites include the Tin How Temple and Bank of Can ... ...
