(
课件网) B3U3 Diverse Cultures Welcome to Chinatown Read for basic information What kind of passage is it A. A piece of news. B. A science article. C. An introduction to a place. D. An introduction to a person. location food importance tourist attractions stores people climate history Activity 1: match the eight sections with the passage. location, climate history, people tourist attractions stores food importance When we introduce a city to others, we need to introduce its… name climate location importance history tourist attractions Local cuisine (美食) people The text of structure can be divided into parts . Activity 2: Read the text and figure out the structure. 3 Beginning(1) general introduction Body(2-5) specific information Ending(6) summary When we introduce a city to others, we use this structure: Beginning Body Ending location climate history, people tourist attractions stores, food importance 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. Location : Climate: Located in San Francisco, the Chinatown there is the biggest and oldest in America, which is a popular tourist draw , whose climate is mild all year around. Para 1:General introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco. 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. History : People: Historically, San Francisco’s Chinatown began as a residential area for Chinese immigrants, meaning the majority of residents there are ethnic Chinese , which allows visitors to experience a real taste of China. Para 2: The origin of 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 Canton, to name but a few. Visitors can also spend hours just exploring the interesting sights, smells, and sounds of China. Portsmouth Square is also a key site, being the center of Chinatown. It has a long and famous history, with the author Robert Louis Stevenson having spent much time writing there. These days, the square is a great place to see traditional Chinese culture in real life, such as games of Chinese chess, and people practicing tai chi. Tourist attractions: Features about the tourist attraction Visitors can do... …, which ... ...
