英语选修8人教新课标Unit1同步课件：应用语言(25张).ppt（无音视频）

1、Reading on page 7 Angel island has served as a harbor fortification, military detention facility and maximum-security federal penitentiary. The West Coasts first and oldest operating lighthouse is also located on Alcatraz. Today Alcatraz is one of San Franciscos top tour attractions that often sells

2、 out. cable car cable car and Alcatraz Known for its historic waterfront, delicious seafood, spectacular sights and unique shopping, Fishermans Wharf offers a wide array of things to do for everyone. Our fabulous location in the City by the Bay, puts you within minutes of the Maritime Museum, Alcatr

3、az, Coit Tower and everyones favorite, the world famous San Francisco Cable Car lines. Fishermans Wharf offers some of the most incredible views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and the cityscape. The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning over 1,280 meters to connect San

4、 Francisco to the surrounding northern Californian counties. The bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its completion in 1937 up until 1964. The bridge stands 67 meters above the water, with its towers reaching 227 meters above the water.Georges diary 12th14th JuneFast

5、 reading:Read the text quickly and write the day he saw these things under the photos on page 7.Wednesday (Angel Island)Monday (Fishermans Wharf)Tuesday (Chinatown)Tuesday (blue and white road signs)Wednesday (Golden Gate Bridge) Monday (cable car)1 Write the day George saw these things under the ph

6、otos on page 7.1._(Angel Island)2._(Fishermans Wharf)3._(Chinatown)4._(blue and white road signs)5._(Golden Gate Bridge)6._(cable car)WednesdayMondayTuesdayWednesdayMondayTuesday2. Read the passage and choose the best answer. 1.Whats Georges diary about? A. Its about his journey in San Francisco. B.

7、 Its an introduction to Fishermans Wharf. C. Its an introduction to Chinatown. D. Its an introduction to Alcatraz Island.A2. If you want to have seafood, you should go to _. A. Chinatown B. Alcatraz C. Fishermans Wharf D. Golden Gate Bridge3. What do the fronts of the buildings in Chinatown look lik

8、e? A. Modern buildings in Northern China. B. Old buildings in Northern China. C. Modern buildings in Southern China. D. Old buildings in Southern China.CD1. Read the text carefully and complete the form.Monday * Went straight to hotel and _ my luggage, then went _ . * Rode on _ .* Visited Fishermans

9、 Wharf.droppedexploringa cable carReadingTuesday _ a couple from my hotel and _ a car.Spent all day _ .In evening, went to _ .Teamed up withhireddriving around cityChinatownWednesdayTook ferry to Angel Island and had a good view of _.Visited a famous immigration station on the island.Golden Gate Bri

10、dge2. Please read the text carefully and answer the questions in exercise 2 on page 9.1). Why did Andrew Hallidie invent the cable car system? He invented the cable car system because the horse-drawn trams used before were unsafe.2). Where did George eat lunch on his first day in San Francisco? He a

11、te at Fishermans Wharf.3). Why did George hire a car? Why do you think he joined up with Terri and Peter? It was convenient for him to tour around the city. It was cheaper to hire a car with other people because they could share the cost. Also he probably enjoyed being in the company of other touris

12、ts.4). What three things can visitors do in Chinatown? Eat in Chinese restaurants, go to markets, visit temples and museums.5). What is Angel Island famous for? It was famous as a place for immigrants to be checked before they could enter California. Rewrite the diary entry for Tuesday inserting all

13、 the missing words.I teamed up with a couple from my hotel (Peter and Terri) and hired a car. We spent all day driving around the city. Theres a fascinating drive marked out for tourists. It has blue and white signs with seagulls onthem to show way to go. Its a 79km round-trip that takes in all the

14、famous spots. We stopped many times to admire the view of the city from different angles and take photographs. Now I have really good idea of what the citys like. In the evening, I went to Chinatown with Peter and Terri. Many/A lot of/Some Chineseimmigrants settled in this area in the 1850s. The fro

15、nts of the buildings are decorated to look like old buildings in southern China. We saw some interesting temples here, and a number of markets and a great many restaurants. There are also art galleries and a museum containing documents, photographs and all sorts of objects about the history of Chinese immigration, but its closed in the evening. I will go back during the day. We had a delicious meal and then walked back down the hill to you hotel.