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课件网) Unit 3 Reading for Writing Describe a place with distinctive cultural identity 1. To acquire some basic information about San Francisco’s Chinatown； 2. To master the structure and language features of the passage about an introduction to a city/town； 3. To write an introduction to a city. Teaching aims Lead in What do you know about Chinatowns in the US San Francisco New York City Chicago Honolulu Los Angeles Boston Seattle Philadelphia There are many Chinatowns around the world. history Now let's read a passage to know more information about the Chinatown in San Francisco. tourist attractions language architecture food … What do you want to know about Chinatown Read the introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco and answer the questions. P32 1 1. What are the famous tourist sites in the Chinatown of San Francisco 2. What else can you do there Dragon Gate, Tin How Temple, Bank of Canton, and Portsmouth Square. We can explore the interesting sights, experience traditional Chinese culture, go shopping, eat Chinese food, and so on. Read the introduction to the Chinatown quickly and get a general idea for each paragraph. Para. 1 brief introduction Para. 2 history of Chinatown Para. 3 Para. 4 Para. 5 Para. 6 tourist sites stores in Chinatown food in Chinatown the importance of Chinatown Introduction Body Summary _____ _____ to Chinatown in San Francisco _____ _____ of Chinatown _____ of Chinatown General introduction Detailed information Importance Part1(Para.1) Part2(Para.2-5) Part3(Para.6) general specific general While-reading 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 Use what you have learnt to write an introduction to your city/town. In groups, brainstorm as much information as possible about your city / town and its culture. Then write an outline of your introduction. introduction name location history famous tourist sites famous figures climate local food / snacks legendary stories 介绍某个地方的概况，属于说明文，正文内容应具备说明文的 语言特点。人称以第三人称为主，时态以一般现在时为主。 地方介绍类的文章可以围绕一个地方的地理位置、面积、人口、气候、语言、历史文化、旅游景点、特色小吃等方面进行描述。写作时不一定面面俱到，可根据具体的写作要求和目的，选择某些方面来介绍。 文章框架： 第一部分：总体介绍家乡（地理位置等）； 第二部分：介绍家乡的特色之处（文化特色、著名景点等）； 第三部分：简要总结并表示欢迎。 Make notes of your ideas. be located/situated in/on/at location Para. 1 General introduction Para. 2 Detailed information Para. 3 Summary history other names has/with a history of… years be known as climate famous figures famous food with four distinct seasons 四季分明 make contributions to 为…作出贡献 be rich/abundant in 盛产… tourist attractions be famous/known for importance/influence/welcome How to describe Location: be ... ...
