1、Unit 4 Reading for writing Beautiful Ireland and its traditionsthe 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） Dublin Castle（都柏林城堡）（都柏林城堡） shamrock（三叶草）
2、（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 sports teams do.St. Patrickss DayLets enjo
3、y 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. Whats the main idea of the passage?AThe
4、 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 history of the Irish countrysideCThe tradi
5、tions 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 pubC. Sing a song with the nativesD. En
6、joy 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 excites and inspires all, offering somethi
7、ng 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 of the soft look Your eyes had once,
8、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 sadly, how Love fled And paced upon
9、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. “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
10、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 while birds greet the new day with the
11、ir 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 climbs up steep hills.我的车爬上陡峭的山坡时发出痛苦的呜呜
12、声。The table groaned under the weight of the food placed on it。桌子在食物的重压With 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 pub and
13、 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 friend
14、ly 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. 人山人海。He is a green hand in the company.他是这家公司的新手。They share the same roof.As a player, Lang Ping brought honor and glory to her country. As a
15、coach, she 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( 修辞手法): simile
16、 & personification 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(一阵微风) whistled(听觉) through the bushes an
17、d trees, mixed with scents(嗅觉) of the wild flowers. Step 4.Writing如何描述你喜欢的地方如何描述你喜欢的地方描述一个漂亮或者特殊的地方总体上属于介绍事物的描述一个漂亮或者特殊的地方总体上属于介绍事物的说明文。它的要点内容可包括说明文。它的要点内容可包括:地理位置、面积、人口、气地理位置、面积、人口、气候状况、著名的景点以及与众不同之处等。候状况、著名的景点以及与众不同之处等。写说明文写说明文,时态应以现在时为主，人称以第三人称为主。时态应以现在时为主，人称以第三人称为主。谋篇布局谋篇布局开头开头: :介绍该地方的基本信息介绍该地方
18、的基本信息( (位置，面积等位置，面积等););主体主体: :描述该地方的一些具体信息描述该地方的一些具体信息( (著名的景点，著名的景点，与众不同之处与众不同之处););结尾结尾: :作者对此地点的感受。作者对此地点的感受。假如你是假如你是北海北海某校的高某校的高一一学生李华，你们学校将举学生李华，你们学校将举办一个演讲比赛，题目为办一个演讲比赛，题目为“介绍自己的家乡介绍自己的家乡”，请你，请你写一篇演讲稿介绍自己的家乡。写一篇演讲稿介绍自己的家乡。Writing注意：注意： 1. 词数词数100左右；左右；2. 可以适当增加细节可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。以使行文连贯。_ Writi
19、ng第一段简要介绍第一段简要介绍该地方的基本信息该地方的基本信息(位置，面积等位置，面积等);1.be located/situated in.2.be well known for 3.cover an area of 4.have an history of Writing第一段简要介绍第一段简要介绍该地方的基本信息该地方的基本信息(位置，面积等位置，面积等);1.Beihai is located/situated in the north of China.2.It is well known for the Silver Beach, the weizhou island, the
20、Beihai Century Street(老街老街) and so on.第二段：第二段：描述该地一些具体信息描述该地一些具体信息(著名景点著名景点，与众不同之处与众不同之处) The city is home to.which is famous for. The special character of. is attracting more and more touristsfrom all over the world. The places around our city are rich in natural resources. The city, known as., att
21、racts millions of visitors from all over the world.第二段：第二段：描述该地一些具体信息描述该地一些具体信息(著名景点著名景点，与众不同之处与众不同之处) The Beihai Century Street is a business street which has witnessed the ups and downs of Beihai for about hundreds of years,which is attracting more and more tourists from all over the world. People
22、 who come here can enjoy.,its a feast for the eyes and ears. the Silver Beach,because.Writing第三段第三段:描述自己的总感受或评价。表达情感、寄予描述自己的总感受或评价。表达情感、寄予希望。希望。1.Youll have a wonderful time in！2.It is well worth visiting/a visit. 3.I love my hometown.If you have a chance, I hope you can come here. It is really wort
23、h visiting/a visit.WritingThe 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
