Ⅲ. Activity Contents(divided into four stages):
Stage 1: Pick a Topic
Choose one type of story to explore:
· Modern Guangdong (Canton Tower, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Shenzhen: The Silicon Valley of China…)
· Local Legends (He Xiangu and Zengcheng Hanging Green Litchi, The White Snake Legend in Guangzhou…)
· Historical Culture(Kaiping Diaolou, The Flying Needle, Huang Feihong: Lingnan Martial Icon…)
Task: Choose a topic and explain why.
I choose .
I choose the topic because:(at least 3 reasons)

the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
First, it is one of the world's greatest engineering wonders, and it fully shows the great wisdom of Chinese builders.
Second, it greatly shortens the travel time between Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao, and helps the communication among these places become much easier.
Third, I hope to let more people know the fast and amazing development of modern Guangdong through this story.

【分析】本题要求从给定的三类主题（现代广东、地方传说、历史文化）中选择一个主题，并给出至少3个合理的选择理由。解题时需先挑选自身熟悉且有内容可支撑的主题，如现代广东类的港珠澳大桥，再围绕该主题的核心特点（工程成就、交通价值、发展意义等）组织3条逻辑清晰、符合要求的理由，确保理由贴合主题且表述通顺。
【解析】根据题目要求，选择现代广东主题中的港珠澳大桥，理由如下：第一，港珠澳大桥是世界顶级工程奇迹，充分展现了中国建设者的卓越智慧；第二，它大幅缩短了香港、珠海、澳门三地的通行时间，极大促进了三地的交流沟通；第三，通过该主题能让更多人了解广东的快速发展成果。
【答案】the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
I choose the topic because: (at least 3 reasons)
First, it is one of the world's greatest engineering wonders, and it fully shows the great wisdom of Chinese builders.
Second, it greatly shortens the travel time between Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao, and helps the communication among these places become much easier.
Third, I hope to let more people know the fast and amazing development of modern Guangdong through this story.
【知识点】英语书面表达、话题阐述
【点评】本题为开放性话题阐述题，既考查学生对相关主题内容的认知，也考查英语表达的逻辑性，需结合主题特点组织合理理由，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.5

Stage 2: Gather My Story Clues
Find facts in 2 ways:
Step 1: Visit a local landmark or museum
· Take 1 ~ 2 photos related to the topic.
· Write 1 ~ 2 English captions(说明文字).
Step 2: Interview an elder or a teacher about the story
(e. g. What is the most interesting part of this story?)
Turn In:
A "Discovery Diary" with:
· 5 English words about the topic
· 1 ~ 2 photos and 1 ~ 2 short captions
· 2 interesting facts

1. 5个相关主题英文单词：tradition（传统）, carving（雕刻）, culture（文化）, craft（工艺）, landmark（地标）
2. 照片及对应说明文字：
照片内容：陈家祠正门的精美砖雕装饰
Caption: This beautiful brick carving lies on the gate of Chen Clan Academy, it shows the great wisdom of old Cantonese craftsmen.
3. 2个有趣的事实：
Fact 1: Chen Clan Academy was finished building in 1894, it used to be a school for children from the Chen family to study and take ancient official exams.
Fact 2: The buildings of Chen Clan Academy have 11 different kinds of Guangdong folk art works, so people also call it "the top art palace of Guangdong".

【分析】
本题是实践类英语作业，需围绕本地地标完成“发现日记”，解题思路为：先选定合适的本地文化地标（如陈家祠），再依次完成5个相关主题英文单词的选取、1-2张照片及对应英文说明的准备、2个有趣事实的查找，确保所有内容符合任务要求即可。
【解析】
步骤1：选取本地地标陈家祠，确定主题为岭南传统工艺文化；
步骤2：整理5个相关英文单词：tradition、carving、culture、craft、landmark；
步骤3：准备陈家祠正门砖雕的照片，撰写对应英文说明；
步骤4：查找陈家祠的2个有趣事实，整理成规范表述，最终形成符合要求的“Discovery Diary”。
【答案】
1. 5个相关主题英文单词：tradition（传统）, carving（雕刻）, culture（文化）, craft（工艺）, landmark（地标）
2. 照片及对应说明文字：
照片内容：陈家祠正门的精美砖雕装饰
Caption: This beautiful brick carving lies on the gate of Chen Clan Academy, it shows the great wisdom of old Cantonese craftsmen.
3. 2个有趣的事实：
Fact 1: Chen Clan Academy was finished building in 1894, it used to be a school for children from the Chen family to study and take ancient official exams.
Fact 2: The buildings of Chen Clan Academy have 11 different kinds of Guangdong folk art works, so people also call it "the top art palace of Guangdong".
【知识点】
英语应用、文化常识、信息整理
【点评】
本题融合了英语表达、文化探究与实践操作，结合本地文化资源，有助于学生将英语学习与生活实践结合，提升综合能力。
【难度系数】
0.3