高中英语必修三 (课件)Unit 3　Diverse Cultures Reading for Writing

1、Unit 3Diverse CulturesReading for Writing一、如何介绍地点【文本研读】.文本整体理解：快速浏览文章1. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Something about San Francisco.B. An introduction to the Chinatown.C. The history of the Chinatown.D. An introduction to the USA.2. Match the general meaning of each part.(1) Part 1 (Para. 1)

2、_(2) Part 2 (Paras. 2-5)_(3) Part 3 (Para. 6)_A. The general introduction to the Chinatown in San Francisco.B. Chinatowns cultural influence.C. The specific information of the Chinatown.答案: 1. B2. (1)(3)ACB二、文本细节理解：关注特色表达1. Which is the best season to visit the Chinatown in San Francisco?A. Spring.

3、B. Winter.C. Autumn. D. All year round.2. What do many visitors and San Franciscans treasure most about Chinatown?A. Chinese chess. B. The Tin How Temple.C. Food. D. Chinese tea.3.从文中找出至少5个描述地点的表达: _a very popular tourist draw, receives more visitors,The climate is mild, a good time to visit, settle

4、d in thearea, turned into a centre, a real taste of China,Traditionally, diverse culture, traditional Chineseculture答案: 1. D2. C三、文本梳理1.settle vt. &vi. 定居；结束（争论）；解决（纠纷）*Historically, Chinese immigrants settled in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush period.历史上，中国移民在铁路建设和淘金热时期定居于此。

5、【语块积累】settle in/ into安顿下来；习惯于；适应settle down（使）安定；安居；习惯于某种生活或工作settle down to doing sth.着手认真做某事2.offer vt. 主动提出；提供，供应 n. 提议，建议；出价，报价*The stores in the Chinatown offer a unique range of souvenirs, goods, and clothing.唐人街的商店提供一系列独特的纪念品、商品和服装。【语块积累】（1）offer sb. sth. =offer sth. to sb. 提供给某人某物offer to do

6、 sth. (=make an offer to do sth.)主动提出做某事（2）make an offer提议；出价；提供accept ones offer接受某人的提议on offer 提供的；可买到；削价出售3.varieties of 各种各样的*He planted varieties of flowers in the garden. Every day he waters them on his own.他在花园里种植各种各样的花，每天他都亲自来浇灌它们。*Tents come in various shapes and sizes.帐篷有各种各样的形状和大小。【语块积累】（

7、1）variety n. 种类a variety of=varieties of各种各样的（2）various adj. 各种各样的（3）vary vi. & vt. 变化，不同；使不同vary in在方面不同vary from. to. 从到变化vary with随着变化4.suit vt. 适合；满足需要；相配；合身n. 西服；套装*There is Chinese food to suit everyones taste, with traditional dishes from all over China.这里有适合每个人口味的中国食物，并配有来自中国各地的传统菜肴。【语块积累】（1

8、）suit sb. (fine)（很）合某人的意；对某人（很）合适suit. to. 使适合于（2）a suit of一套（3）suitable adj. 适当的；相配的；恰当的be suitable for. 适合于be suitable to do. 适合做5.contain vt. 包含；含有；容纳；克制*Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies.她的陈述有一两处不准确。*I was so angry. I just couldnt contain myself (= I had to express my feelings). 我气

9、愤极了，简直无法克制自己。*The committee contains 11 Democrats and 9 Republicans. 该委员会包括11名民主党人和9名共和党人。*I want a container for these cookies.我想要一个容器装这些饼干。【语块积累】（1）contain oneself with sth. 使自己抑制住contain oneself自制；忍耐（2）containern. 容器6. The majority of residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese, many of whom

10、do not speak English fluently.唐人街的大部分居民仍然是华裔，其中很多人说英语不流利。【句式解构】many of whom do not speak English fluently为非限制性定语从句，属于“介词+关系代词”形式，其中的关系代词用which或whom。*Here are the questions, some of which I thought are too difficult for you.问题都在这儿，我认为其中一些对你来说太难。2.在“介词+which/whom”引导的定语从句中，介词的选择原则。（1）根据介词与动词的搭配关系。*Ther

11、e was nobody in the dark street, to whom she could turn for help.在漆黑的街上没有一个她能够寻求帮助的人。（turn to）（2）根据介词与形容词的搭配关系。*I introduced some subjects to her, in which she may be interested.我给她介绍了几个她可能感兴趣的科目。（be interested in）（3）根据介词与先行词的关系。*The president said that he didnt need to explain the reason, for which

12、 the plan couldnt be carried out.总裁说他不需要解释这项计划不能执行的原因。（for the reason）（4）根据属于与被属于（或部分与整体）的关系。*English is a language shared by several diverse cultures, each of which uses it differently.英语是一种多文化共享的语言，每一种文化都以不同的方式使用它。（each culture）【写作指导】【文体剖析】地点介绍类或旅游景点类的作文属于说明文，写作内容通常包括地理位置、面积、人口、气候特征、历史、特产等。也可适当融入人

13、文风貌，简单介绍该地区的民间风俗及人们的生活方式等，但要抓住该地区的主要特征,描写详略得当，不可笼统。【话题短语】1. be located(situated) in/on/at坐落于, 位于2. has a history of. . . years有年的历史3. has a population of有人口4. be home to是的家园5. be known/famous as作为而出名6. cover an area of . 占地（面积）7. the reform and opening-up policy改革开放政策8. great changes have taken plac

14、e发生巨大变化9. take on a new look呈现新面貌10. make contributions to为做出贡献【话题句式】1.表达位置、人口(1) China lies in the east of Asia and on the western coast of the Pacific Ocean. 中国位于亚洲东部，太平洋的西岸。(2) The beautiful town is located along the shore of the lake.这个美丽的城镇坐落于湖的沿岸。(3) The village lies among the mountains.这个村子坐落

15、在群山之中。(4) New York is a big city with a population of over 10 million.纽约是一个有一千多万人口的大城市。2.表述特色(1) Hangzhou is famous/ well-known for its beautiful West Lake.杭州因它美丽的西湖而著名。(2) Hainan Province consists of Hainan Island and neighbouring isles as well as wide sea areas.海南省由海南岛和附近的群岛及广阔的海域组成。(3) Built in t

16、he 16th century, the castle has witnessed too much coming and going in history.建于16世纪，这座城堡见证了太多的历史浮沉。(4) There is one place you cant miss while visiting Kaifeng the Kaifeng House.参观开封时，有一个地方你不能错过开封府。3.表达变化(1) Great changes have taken place over the past five years in my hometown. 我的家乡在过去的五年中发生了巨大的变化

17、。(2) Thanks to the reform and opening-up policy, China has taken on a new look.得益于改革开放政策，中国的面貌已焕然一新。四、谋篇【典题演练】假如你是李华，请你给某英文报社的“城市风采”栏目写一篇短文，介绍我们的首都北京。要点如下：1.基本概况：人口约2 000万，面积16 000多平方千米，位于华北平原北部；2.气候：四季分明，夏季炎热多雨，冬季寒冷干燥；3.历史与文化：有3 000多年的历史，是我国的政治、文化中心，有很多著名大学，如清华大学、北京大学等；4.交通与旅游：交通便利，有天安门广场、故宫、长城等很多旅

18、游景点。注意：词数80左右，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。【遣词】1. _占地（面积）2. _有人口3. _ 位于4. _有三千多年的历史cover an area of.have a population of.be situated/ located in/ on; lie inhave a history of more than 3, 000 years5. _四季分明6. _政治、文化中心7. _吸引的注意力8. _便利的four distinct seasonsthe political and cultural centerdraw the attention ofconveni

19、ent【造句】1.完成句子（1）北京是中国的首都。_（2）北京人口约2 000万，面积16 000多平方千米。_Beijing is the capital of China.Beijing has a population of about 20 million and coversan area of more than 16, 000 square kilometers.（3）北京位于华北平原北部。_（4）北京四季分明，夏季炎热多雨，冬季寒冷干燥。_Beijing is located in the north of the North ChinaPlain.Beijing has fo

20、ur distinct seasons. It is hot and rainyin summer and cold and dry in winter.（5）北京有3 000多年的历史。_（6）北京是中国的政治、文化中心。_Beijing has a history of more than 3, 000 years.Beijing is the political and cultural center of China.（7）它成功举办了2008年奥运会，吸引了世界的眼光。_It successfully hosted the 2008 Olympic Games anddrew the

21、 attention of the world.（8）北京有很多著名大学，清华大学、北京大学是其中最著名的两所。_Beijing has many famous universities; PekingUniversity and Tsinghua University are two of themost famous universities.（9）北京也是一个度假的好去处，且交通便利。_Beijing is also a great place to enjoy your holiday andits convenient to travel there.（10）北京有很多旅游景点，如天

22、安门、故宫、长城和鸟巢等。_There are many places of interest, such asTiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the GreatWall and the Birds Nest.2.句式升级（11）把句（1）、（2）合并成含同位语的句子_Beijing, the capital of China, has a population ofabout 20 million and covers an area of more than16, 000 square kilometers.（12）将句（3）、（4）合并成用分词

23、短语作状语的句子_Located in the north of the North China Plain, Beijinghas four distinct seasons. It is hot and rainy insummer and cold and dry in winter.（13）将句（6）、（7）合并为一句话_As the political and cultural center of China, Beijingsuccessfully hosted the 2008 Olympic Games and drew the attention of the world.（14）用定语从句改写句（8）_There are many universities in Beijing, of whichPeking University and Tsinghua University are thetwo most famous.【成篇】_Beijing, the capital of China, has a population of about20