(
课件网) Unit 4 History and Traditions Reading for Writing learning objectives To read a descriptive paragraph about Ireland. To write about a place by describing different senses(感官） and using figures of speech(修辞）-- personification（拟人）. Lead-in How would you describe the landscapes in Ireland beautiful amazing fascinating breathtaking impressive charming stunning marvelous beautiful amazing General statement Details title transitional sentence General-particular pattern Ending read for structure Read for details What does Ireland’s beautiful coutryside have to offer Tip: Something for each of the senses. hearing smell taste touch sight Appreciation The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald IsIe” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. a true feast for the eyes 视觉盛宴 be dotted with 布满；星罗棋布于 a true feast for the eyes; rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle Emerald Isle different scenes sight Appreciation And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. burst into roars of laughter/cheers爆发出大笑声/欢呼声 make up the music/ symphony of ....奏响了...交响乐 howling 怒吼声 tinkling 叮咚声 murmuring 低语声 rustling 沙沙声 chatter 打颤声 buzzing 嗡嗡声 humming 哼唱声 personification personification a true feast for the eyes; rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle Emerald Isle down by the sea the roar of the ocean waves, cries of the seabirds hearing sight different scenes personification Appreciation 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. personification sweet, fruity (果香的), earthy smell(泥土般气味) scented， fragrant (芳香的) smelly， stinking(恶臭的), frowzy (霉臭的), stale (不新鲜的，馊的) 景物描写之比喻和拟人 simile & personification 1. Simile: When you compare A to B using the words like or as, you are using simile. My love is like a red rose. Her skin is as white as snow. Translate: 我们的乡村同山水画一样美丽。 figures of speech Reading for writing 2. Personification：It gives life to goods. The mountains seemed to speak to me. The trees were smiling. Translate: 路旁的花向我们挥手，好像在向我们道别。 Our countryside is as beautiful as a landscape painting. Flowers by the roadside waved to us as if they were saying goodbye to us. Task: use what you have learnt in this unit to describe an interesting, exciting, or surprising place. Writing 1. Work in pairs：choose one of your favourite places and tell a partner why you think it is interesting, exciting, or surprising. 2: Use the questions bellow to describe the place you have chosen. What can you see What can you hear How does the place feel What can you smell What can you taste there What does the place make you think or feel A descriptive ... ...
