Unit3 Diverse Cultures Reading for Writing

They also create beautiful arts and crafts, and are well known for their singing and dancing. Strolling around the Old Town, one can witness Naxi life much as it was hundreds of years ago. One can also try traditional Naxi food, including the air-dried pork liver, Naxi baba (a kind of flat bread), and Naxi hot pot. But if you really want to see Naxi traditional culture, it is best to visit during the Torch Festival, which usually occurs in the summer. During the festival, the streets are full of torches, bonfires, and lots of people singing and dancing.
Task 1: What information is included in the introduction? Tick the items that are mentioned.
__√___location _____population
__√___climate __√___ethnic groups
1 Who are the target readers?2 What is the writer’s purpose of writing this text?
1 Visitors.2 To attract more visitors.
Activity 2: Read the introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco and answer the questions.
Languages:
Many of whom do not speak English fluቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱntly
Famous figures: Robert Louis Stevenson
Famous food/drink: Tourist attractions:
traditional dishes from all over China Dragon Gate, Tin How Temple, Bank of Canton, Portsmouth Square
Today, Lijiang is mostly known for its ethnic minority culture, especially the culture of the Naxi ethnic group. The Naxi are famous for their Dongba culture. They have their own unique written language that uses pictures and symbols.
__√___history __√___languages
__√___famous figures _____legends/stories
__√___tourist attractions
__√___businesses and industries
__√___famous food/drink
_____other names for the city/town
importance of the place
Task 2: Write an introduction to your city/town. The following phrases and expressions may help you.•is located in/on•is divided up into•is ... in size•the most popular/greatest/largest•has a history of ... years•has a population of ...•is home to ... ethnic groups•popular festivals/foods/tourist sights include...
Businesses and industries:
souvenirs, goods, and clothing; All kinds of traditional Chinese herbal medicine; Chinese tea stores
目标二: To write an article to describe a place with distinctive cultural identity
Task 3: Exchange drafts with a partner. Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner’s draft. √ Is the city/town introduction clear?√ Is the information specific and are the facts correct?√ Does the city/town introduction contain all the important information?√ Is the information arranged in a good order?√ Does the passage have a proper beginning and conclusion?√ Are there any grammar or spelling, or punctuation errors?
Activity 1: Use what you have learnt to write an introduction to your city/town.
Task 1: Brainstorm as much information as possible about your city/town and its culture. Then write an outline of your introduction.
Get your draft back and revise it. Then put up your introduction in your classroom or read it to the class.
Sample:
Welcome to Lijiang!
Lijiang is an ancient city high up in the mountains of Yunnan, near the borders of Sichuan and Tibet. It was an important stop on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road, which connected central China with Myanmar and India, transporting not just tea but also silk and other goods. Lijiang's Old Town, with a history of over 800 years, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Activity 3: Analyse the structure of the passage and the main idea of each part.
Structure
Para. 1 Introduction Para. 2 ~ 5
Body Para. 6 Summary
Main ideas
人教必修 第三册
Unit 3
Reading for Writing
Describe a place with distinctive cultural identity
L教e学ad目-in
视频：Chinatown in San Francisco
学习目标
To get the information about the Chinatown in San Francisco and know the structure and language features about the passage 2 To write an article to describe a place with distinctive cultural identity
Brief introduction to Chinatown
What can you find and do in Chinatown?
Importance of Chinatown
Activity 4: Study the organisation and language features.
While the main ethnic group living in the area is the Naxi. there are also at least 19 other ethnic groups, including Yi, Lisu, Bai, Tibetan, and Pumi. It is easy to arrange a short homestay with an ethnic minority family to learn more about their way of life.
目标一: To get the information about the Chinatown in San Francisco and know the structure and language features about the passage
Activity 1: Read the passage quickly and answer the questions.
Task 2: Find the sentences that are used to describe the items above.
Location: Climate:
in San Francisco mild all year round
History: Ethnic groups:
Chinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush period The majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese
1 What are the famous tourist sites in the Chinatown of San Francisco?2 What else can you do there?
1 Dragon Gate, Tin How Temple, Bank of Canton, and Portsmouth Square. 2 We can explore the interesting sights, experience traditional Chinese culture, go shopping, eat Chinese food, and so on.
•What is unique about your city/town?•Is it a city/town with diverse cultures?•What examples can you give to illustrate its feature?
The structure of the passage：•Introduction: a short introduction to the place•Body: what you can find or do in the place•Summary: the