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课件网) UNIT 3 DIVERSE CULTURES Reading for Writing Reading for Writing Describe a place with distinctive cultural identity WELCOME TO CHINATOWN! Chinatown in San Francisco Chinatown in Los Angeles Chinatown in New York Chinatown in Chicago Chinatown in London Where is Chinatown history language architecture tourist attractions food … Now let's read a passage to know more information about the Chinatown in San Francisco. There are many Chinatowns around the world. What do you want to know about Chinatown 1 What are the famous tourist sites in the Chinatown of San Francisco Dragon Gate, Tin How Temple, Bank of Canton and Portsmouth Square. 2 What else can you do there We can explore the interesting sights, experience traditional Chinese culture, go shopping, eat Chinese food, and so on. Read the introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco and answer the questions. What information is included in the introduction Tick the items that are mentioned. Study the organisation and language features. _____ 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 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Underline the sentences that are used to describe the items above. location climate history ethnic groups languages tourist attractions famous figures businesses and industries famous food/drink General introduction to the Chinatown Detailed information of the Chinatown Importance of the Chinatown Introduction Body Summary Structure In groups，brainstorm as much information as possible about your city/town and its culture. Then write an outline of your introduction. Write an introduction to your city/town. city / town tourist attractions people location area food be located (situated) in/on... cover an area of... ...has a population of... The majority of residents are..., who... There is...to suit everyone’s taste. Many of the major sites here are... ...is also a key site, being... ...is a great place to see, where visitors can... 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 hundreds of y ... ...
