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课件网) Reading for Writing Describe a place that you like Unit 4 History and Traditions To read a descriptive paragraph about Ireland. To identify and analyse the introductory sentences. To write to describe an interesting, exciting or surprising place. Lead-in A short video about capital Beijing Lead-in How to describe the following famous sites 长城： The oldest defence system 胡同：the most typical feature of Beijing city former construction. 国家电视台：The latest Chinese modern architecture Lead-in How to describe the following famous sites 故宫： The largest well-preserved Chinese imperial Palace. 天安门：The most important square 鸟巢： The most imaginative national sports stadium. Reading Look at the title of the passage and pictures and have a guess what the passage will cover. Description of natural scenery Description of Ireland’s traditions (examples) Reading Read the text and discuss the questions in pairs. 2. What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and culture 1. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring By stopping by a village pub and relaxing with a drink and traditional meal while listening to music and watching dance. Its beauty and how it offers something for all the scenes. Reading Read the text and discuss the questions in pairs. 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 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. Analysis Identify and underline the paragraph’s introductory sentences(s) and the ending sentence(s). Introductory sentence: Ending sentence: Ireland 's beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand. Introduce the topic and the main idea of the passage, attract readers. Have a summary of the passage, let readers to remember the passage, normally at the end of the passage. Have a summary of the structure of the paragraph. Analysis Introductory sentence Main body Ending sentence Find the main sentence of this passage and find related information which support the key words. Introductory sentence: Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. key words beautiful: _____ _____ people: _____ traditions: _____, _____ _____ great writers and poets music dancing and dining Irish Beef Stew local culture and customs Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. Analysis Analysis The paragraph talks ab ... ...
