1、How to describe a placeBook3 Unit 3 Writing 明确体裁话题确定时态人称 布局文章架构 列出核心要点 首段：该地点的基本概况。中段：该地点的历史与文化状况。尾段：该地点的地方特色（饮食、旅游 等）说明文:介绍一个著名地点一般现在时、第三人称1.该地点的基本概况、人口和气候等。2.该地点的历史与文化。3.该地点的交通及旅游状况。Write an introduction of a place.be located in/on has a history of.years is divided up into.has a population of.is.i
2、n size is home to.the most popular/greatest/largest most popular foods/tourist sights include.位于具有的历史被划分为拥有人口面积是的家乡最受欢迎/最伟大/最大的最受欢迎的食品/旅游景点包括常用到的表达：基本框架主体(body)介绍:location、area、population、history、place of interset等结尾(ending)总结开头(beginning)地点名称1Now Ill tell you something about the greatest places of
3、interest in our town.现在我来告诉你一些有关我们城镇的名胜景点的事。2Im more than glad to tell you something about the history of our city.我非常高兴来为你讲述我们城市的历史。精彩开篇1.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。2.Our city stretches itself lazily along the Yangzi River.我们的城市沿着长江慵懒地伸展开。正文佳句（1）1.Our n
4、ew town covers an area of 12，000 mu,with 2 rivers running through it.我们的新城占地12 000亩，有两条河流穿城而过。2.The town,which takes up over 50 square kilometers,is very large in size.我们的城镇非常大，占地五十多平方千米。正文佳句（2）1.The old town dates back to the late seventeenth century.这座古城建于十七世纪后期。2.Built in the 19th century,the old
5、 village has witnessed the improvement of peoples life.建造于19世纪，这个古村落见证了人们生活水平的改善。正文佳句（3）It is the biggest city in China,which has a lot of places of interest,among which are the Chenghuang Temple and Longhua Temple.它是中国最大的城市，拥有众多名胜古迹，其中有：城隍庙和龙华庙。正文佳句（4）1.Guilin,the small city,is unique and like a wa
6、ter colour painting，especially a Chinese painting,waiting for visitors from all over the world to have a look at it.桂林，是一个充满水墨色彩的小城，更像一幅中国画，正等着来自全球的游客来参观。2.Im looking forward to your coming to our city one day.期望有一天你能来我们的城市。优秀结尾 I am more than glad to introduce my hometown,Shiyan,to you.Situated in
7、the northwest Hubei,Shiyan,with an area of 23,000square kilometers,is the fourth largest city in Hubei Province.It has natural culture scenery and clean enviroment.The most famous place of interest is Wudang Montain,which attracts milions of tourists all over the world every year.The best way to exp
8、erience it is to take a bus.And it only takes half an hour to take a bus from city center to Wudang Mountain.Im looking forward to your coming to my city one day.范文欣赏假如你是李华假如你是李华,请你给某英文报社的请你给某英文报社的“城市风采城市风采”栏目写一篇短栏目写一篇短文文,介绍我们的首都介绍我们的首都北京。要点如下北京。要点如下:1.1.基本概况基本概况:人口约人口约2,0002,000万万,面积面积16,00016,000多
9、平方千米多平方千米,位于华位于华北平原北部北平原北部;2.2.历史与文化历史与文化:有有3 0003 000多年的历史多年的历史,是我国的政治、文化中心是我国的政治、文化中心.交通便利交通便利,有天安门广场、故宫、长城等很多旅游景点。有天安门广场、故宫、长城等很多旅游景点。注意注意:词数词数8080左右左右,可适当增加细节可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。以使行文连贯。Writing Practice Para 1 IntroductionBeijing,which is the capital of China,_(人口)about 20 million and _(占地面积)more than
10、 16,000 square kilometers.It _(位置)the North China plain.Para 2 BodyBeijing _(历史)more than 3,000 years.There are _(有趣的地方)you cant miss while visiting Beijing,such as/including Tiananmen Square,The Palace Museum,the Great Wall and so on._(那很方便)to go to these many beautiful tourist attractions in Beiji
11、ng.Para 3 SummaryAs the political and cultural center of China,Beijing_(发挥着重要的作用)in China and draws the attention of the world.Come and enjoy your travel first hand.has a population of covers an area of is located in has a history of many interesting placesIt is convenient plays a key rolethe north
12、of 假定你叫李华，是一名导游，你将带领个外国旅游团游览广东省的省会广州。请你用英语写一篇发 言稿简单介绍广州。要点如下:注意:(1)词数80左右;(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;概况概况位于中国南部位于中国南部;广东省的省会广东省的省会;全市面积超过概况全市面积超过概况74347434平方千米平方千米;人口人口15001500多万多万历史拥有2000多年历史的文化名城，古代海上丝绸之路的重要港口城市气候珠江从市中心穿过，温暖湿润旅游风光旖旎，旅游资源丰富参考词汇参考词汇:海上丝绸之路the Maritime Silk Road 珠江the Pearl River从.中心穿过wind t
13、he way through 假定你叫李华，是一名导游，你将带领个外国旅游团游览广东省的省会广州。请你用英语写一篇发 言稿简单介绍广州。要点如下:注意:(1)词数80左右;(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;概况概况位于中国南部位于中国南部;广东省的省会广东省的省会;全市面积超过概况全市面积超过概况74347434平方千米平方千米;人口人口15001500多万多万历史拥有2000多年历史的文化名城，古代海上丝绸之路的重要港口城市气候珠江从市中心穿过，温暖湿润旅游风光旖旎，旅游资源丰富参考词汇参考词汇:海上丝绸之路the Maritime Silk Road 珠江the Pearl River
14、从.中心穿过wind the way through实战演练 1ube located in/on 位于、坐落于uhave a history of years/with a history of years 有年的历史uhave a population of 有人口ucover an area of 占地面积ube home to 是的家乡upopular festivals/foods/tourist sights include 受欢饮的节目、事物、旅游景点包括ube rich/abundant in 盛产Ladies and Gentlemen,Welcome to Guangzho
15、u.Im Li Hua.And Im more than glad to be your guide.Located in the south of China,Guangzhou is one of the central cities of China.Serving as the capital city of Guangdong Province,Guangzhou covers an area of over 7,434 square kilometers and has a population of more than fifteen million.Besides,it is
16、a famous cultural city with a history of more than 2,000 years,which is known as an important port of the ancient Maritime Silk Road.As for its climate,with the Pearl River winding its way through the city,Guangzhou enjoys a warm and wet climate.Last but not least,well known for its beautiful scener
17、y,Guangzhou is also rich in tourist sights.In a word,Guangzhou is really a great and attractive city.Wish you have a good time and enjoy yourself.假如你是李华，你的笔友假如你是李华，你的笔友Mike来信说他想来你所在的城市旅游，来信说他想来你所在的城市旅游，于是想了解一下你市的有关情况。请你给他回一封邮件。于是想了解一下你市的有关情况。请你给他回一封邮件。内容包括：内容包括：1.简介。简介。2.主要景点。主要景点。3.开头结尾已给。开头结尾已给。De
18、ar Mike,Im glad to know that you are planning to visit our city and now Id like to tell you something about it/I strongly recommend Xian as your destination.Looking forward to your coming.Yours,Li Hua 实战演练 2大雁塔 Great Wild Goose Pagoda 小雁塔 Small Wild Goose Pagoda 秦始皇兵马俑博物馆 Museum of Emperor Qinshihua
19、ngs Tomb Figures of Soldiers and Horses 钟 楼 The Bell Tower鼓 楼 The Drum Tower 西安城墙 The Xian City Walls 华清池 The Huaqing Pool 法门寺 The Famen Temple 大唐芙蓉园 Lotus palace of Tang Dynasty具体指导总结：总结：写作必备词汇和句型写作必备词汇和句型.地理位置和地位地理位置和地位位置位置:_ _lie in,be located in（on，to）be in/on/to+方位词方位词,stand,on the coast of方向方向
20、:_ _ ,south,west,north,northeast,northwest southeast,eastern,southern,western,northern地位地位:_ _ _ _ political/commercial/economic/cultural science/education centre;centre of politics,economy,education and culture;the capital of,the(second)largest in China/the worldeast具体指导.人口人口 1.The city has a large
21、 population of .2.The population of is.3.The population increases/decreases;4.The population has grown to.5.The city,with a population of,is 句型句型:_ _ _ _ _.面积面积词汇词汇_ _cover/have an area of square kilometers,take upsquare kilometers/meters.气候和历史气候和历史天气天气:_ _warm,dry,humid,cold,sunny,stormy,rainy,clou
22、dy,snowy,windy，enjoy aclimate.历史历史:_has a history of,with a long history.名胜古迹名胜古迹词汇词汇:_ _places of interest,scenic spots,a city of tourism,tourist destination/tourist attractions,be famous for/be remarkable for be surrounded by be famous/well-known/remarkable for be rich（abundant）in A _ 四周被四周被环抱环抱 A
23、 _ 因因而出名而出名 A _ 富有富有.补充：有用的其它描述：有用的其它描述：useful expressiontransportationeconomy environment people convenient,heavy prosperous,boomingharmonious，cleanhospitable(好客的),friendly,kindwith 56 ethnic groups （少数民族）capital city of the country/province（国家首府/省会城市）eye-catching scenerywith four distinct(clear-cu
24、t)seasons.四季分明Xian is the capital of Shaanxi Province and also the political,economic and cultural center of the Northwest China.Xian,the capital city of Shaanxi Province,is located in the central area of northwest China.With the development of travel industry and the implementation（实施；执行）of the ope
25、n policy,it has become one of the nations key tourist cities and its tourism has become the mainstay（支柱；中流砥柱）in economy.具体指导 Moving around this old city is like going through thousands of years back in time.In this vast museum,you will see the Banpo Village Remains of a matriarchal community（母系氏族社会）
26、the Huaqing Hot Springs which was noted as early as the Zhou Dynasty more than 3,000 years back;Qin Shihuangs terra-cotta warriors and horses,known as the eighth wonder of the world;the imperial cemetery grounds（皇陵）of the Han and Tang dynasties;the Great Mosque（大清真寺）with unique features;the Big Wild
27、 Goose Pagoda and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda built in the Tang Dynasty;the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower of the Ming Dynasty.In Xian,you will find yourself in a world of amazing artifacts（文物）.You can visit the sites once inhabited by Chinas primitive people,admire the bronze wares manufactured in t
28、he Bronze Age,or wander through the city ruins of the Qin,Han,Sui and Tang Dynasties.You can go to explore the imperial tombs of the Qin,Han and Tang Dynasties;you can also wander through temples and pagoda courtyards,tracing vestiges（遗迹）of the Silk Road;and you can study stone inscriptions（石刻）to ap
29、preciate Chinese calligraphy.Last but not least,the site of the spectacular army of terracotta warriors and horses from the tomb of Chinas First Emperor,Qin Shihuang,is a must-see in your trip in Xian.假如你是李华，你的笔友假如你是李华，你的笔友Mike来信说他想来你所在的城市旅游，来信说他想来你所在的城市旅游，于是想了解一下你市的有关情况。请你给他回一封邮件。于是想了解一下你市的有关情况。请你给
30、他回一封邮件。内容包括：内容包括：1.简介。简介。2.主要景点。主要景点。3.开头结尾已给。开头结尾已给。Dear Mike,Im glad to know that you are planning to visit our city and now Id like to tell you something about it/I strongly recommend Xian as your destination.Looking forward to your coming.Yours,Li Hua Dear Mike,I hear.I strongly recommend Xian a
31、s your destination.Xi An,located in the heart of China,is the capital city of Shanxi province.Well-known to a city full of culture,it has as many as cultural relics you can imagine.For example,the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses,the City Walls,the Wild Goose Pagoda,the Bell Tower,etc.You can also take a shower in the Huaqing Pool where the Gui Fei Yang ever stayed.As for the transportation,you can choose either by train or by bus.I wish youll enjoyable the journey in Xian.Yours,Li Hua
