1、Unit 4 Reading for writing Beautiful Ireland and its traditionsIrelandwedding dresshoney moonLead-inthe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandLead-innational flagcapital cityLets enjoy our trip to Ireland! St. Patricks Cathedral （圣帕特里克教堂）（圣帕特里克教堂） The Cliffs of Mopher （莫赫悬崖）（莫赫悬崖） Dubl
2、in Castle（都柏林城堡）（都柏林城堡） shamrock（三叶草）（三叶草） harp（竖琴）（竖琴） The colour green has long been associated with Ireland. The islands lush green countryside inspired the name, the Emerald Isle.When people around the world celebrate Saint Patricks Day, the national day, people always wear green, as Irish sport
3、s teams do.St. Patrickss DayLets enjoy our trip to Ireland!the Emerald Isle 绿宝石岛Beautiful Ireland and its traditionsReading1. Whats the main idea of the passage?2. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?3. What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures?1. Wh
4、ats the main idea of the passage?AThe beautiful scenery of the Ireland BThe history of the IrelandCThe beautiful scenery and traditions of the IrelandDThe customs of the Ireland2. What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?AThe beautiful countryside scenery of the IrelandBThe long histo
5、ry of the Irish countrysideCThe traditions of the Irish countrysideDMany green countries in the IrelandRead the passage and choose the best answer3What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and cultures?A. Dance with the nativesB. Drink a glass of wine or a local beer in a village pu
6、bC. Sing a song with the nativesD. Enjoy some traditional musicRead the passage and choose the best answerIrelands 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 excit
7、es and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses.Beautiful Ireland and its traditionslanguage points& writing tipshave/has+done 现在完成时现在分词，表主动sighthearingsmelltouchtasteWhen you are old and grey and full of sleep, And nodding by the fire, take down this book, And slowly read, and dream
8、of the soft look Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep; How many loved your moments of glad grace, And loved your beauty with love false or true, But one man loved the pilgrim Soul in you, And loved the sorrows of your changing face; And bending down beside the glowing bars, Murmur, a little
9、 sadly, how Love fled And paced upon the mountains overhead And hid his face amid a crowd of stars. When you are old William Butler YeatsThe 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. “
10、绿宝石岛”风光宁静秀美，郡县草木葱茏，青山连绵起伏，牛羊点缀其中，堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。sightAnd down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. 海边波浪咆哮，海鸟鸣叫，奏响了海岸交响乐。hearingOn a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers w
11、hile birds greet the new day with their morning song. 在山里宁静的早晨，感受阳光洒落在你身上，呼吸着鲜花的芬芳，而鸟儿则用清晨的歌声迎接新的一天的到来。touchsmellhearingpersonification拟人alliteration头韵头韵Coca cola 可口可乐 (蝌蚪啃蜡)Pride and Prejudice 傲慢与偏见clear as crystal 清澈first and foremost 首先，最重要的是with might and main 全力以赴My car whines in pain as it cli
12、mbs up steep hills.The table groaned under the weight of the food placed on itWith all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing and dining.culturesceneriestransitionalsentence过渡句To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village
13、 pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew.要想体验这一切，可以去一家乡村酒吧，喝一杯葡萄酒或本地的啤酒，放松身心。更为美妙的是，可以品尝美味的爱尔兰传统炖牛肉eatgo todrinkIf youre lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a
14、 friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first hand.seealliteration头韵头韵synecdoche 提喻提喻repetition重复重复There is a sea of faces.He is a green hand in the company.They share the same roof.As a player, Lang Ping brought honor and glory to her country. As a coach, sh
15、e led the Chinese womens volleyball team to medals at world championships and olympics. As a person, she is loved by fans at home and abroad.introduction bodyendingSummary : How to write a descriptive passage?Sensory words: sight; hearing; smell; touch; tasteFigures of speech: simile & personificati
16、on a striking imagequotequestioneffectivehelp the reader rememberPlacessmelltastehearingtouchFind out the senses appear sight Nature was calm and peaceful It was a cool(触觉) and fresh(嗅觉) morning. The sky is clear and clean(视觉). A gentle breeze whistled(听觉) through the bushes and trees, mixed with sc
17、ents(嗅觉) of the wild flowers. The West Lake is beautiful.When the night falls, the West Lake is really fascinating. High above the sky are a lot of bright shiny stars , and the glistening moon is specially clear.(视觉) The water in the lake is as clear as a mirror with reflections of hills and trees alongside the lakeshore. Branches of the willows are singing a soft song in the evening breeze.(听觉) Walking for a short distance, with the wind stroking through your hair (触觉)and the faint sweet smell(嗅觉) wafted along, you can be fully immersed in this charming peace. Emerald Isle Thank You
