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课件网) Beautiful Ireland and Its Traditions Unit 4 Reading for writing A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. Objectives By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 1. read a descriptive paragraph about Ireland. 2. identify and analyze the introductory sentences. 3. describe an interesting, exciting or surprising place. What do you know about Ireland food people history views Reading for main idea What is the text mainly about according to the title and the given picture Ireland’s beautiful scenery & traditions Reading for structure Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. 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. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. 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. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you’re lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand. Divide this passage into several parts and tell the reasons. Introduction Body Ending to make readers eager to read details and examples To let readers know the passage ends Reading for skills How did the writer describe scenes Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. 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. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. Use of colors Personification Reading for details Read and answer the following questions 1. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring 2. What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and culture 3. What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and custo ... ...
