Unit 2 Iconic Attractions-Using Language 公开课（ppt课件）-2023新人教版（2019）《高中英语》选择性必修第四册.pptx

1、Iconic AttractionsUsing Language Using LanguageDiscuss what best represents a placeBy the end of this period,you will be able to：1.know some tourist attractions of New Zealand.2.identify the job of the speakers.3.master some expressions that the speakers sum up their opinions.4.express your own idea

2、s on the given topics about what best represents a place.01Lead-in Free talkWhat do you know about New Zealand?What do you know about New Zealand?New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean.New Zealand has a lot of tourist attractions.02Before listeningWhat do you know about

3、New Zealand?Lets enjoy a video about New Zealand and answer the question.What impresses you most in the video?Activity1:Here are some pictures about New Zealand.Enjoy some beautiful pictures of New Zealand and answer questions.P18 1Activity2:s sulphuric poolbungee jumpinga kiwi birda flock of sheept

4、he bay of islandsa geysermanuka honeythe haka(战舞战舞)1.Which picture do you think best represents New Zealand?2.Which picture would you like to know more about?The Bay of Islands is a subtropical(亚热带亚热带)micro-region known for its amazing beauty&history.It is home to Maori of New Zealand.There are abou

5、t 144 islands in the region.The most famous attraction is“Hole in the Rock”.For those that love beaches and water activities,its paradise.the bay of islands 岛屿湾岛屿湾 A geyser is a natural spring that sometimes sends hot water or steam up into the air,usually at irregular intervals(间隔间隔)of time.The mos

6、t famous gesyser in New Zealand is in Waimangu Volcanic Valley(怀蒙谷怀蒙谷).It is famous for its highest eruption,with a maximum height of 450 meters.But it has stopped erupting.a geyser 间歇泉间歇泉 The manuka honey is expensive and tasty.It comes from bees that feed on New Zealands manuka trees or bush.Its a

7、ntibacterial and good for health.It has been used for its healing properties for centuries.manuka honey 麦卢卡蜂蜜麦卢卡蜂蜜 The haka is a type of ceremonial(礼仪的礼仪的)Maori dance or challenge.Haka are usually performed in a group and typically represent a display of a tribes pride,strength and unity.The nationa

8、l rugby(橄榄球运动橄榄球运动)team of New Zealand,All Blacks(全黑队全黑队),is known for its performance of Haka at the beginning of football match.the haka 新西兰战舞新西兰战舞 It is a sport in which a person jumps from a high place,such as a bridge or a cliff,with a bungee tied to their feet.The worlds first commercial bunge

9、e jumping site was established in New Zealand in the 1980s at Kawarau Bridge(卡瓦劳大桥卡瓦劳大桥)of Queenstown(皇后镇皇后镇).AJ Hackett is the man that popularized bungee jumping in the 1980s.bungee jumping 蹦极蹦极AJ Hackett The kiwi is a unique and curious bird:it cannot fly,has loose,hair-like feathers,strong legs

10、and no tail.Kiwi are by far the smallest living ratites(平胸鸟类平胸鸟类).They are about the size of a chicken.It is New Zealands national bird.The noise they make sounds like“kee-wee,kee-wee”,which is how the bird got its name.a kiwi bird 奇异鸟奇异鸟 Rotorua(罗托鲁阿罗托鲁阿)often known as Sulphur City(硫磺城硫磺城),is an in

11、dustrial city,located in the Bay of Plenty Region(丰盛湾大区丰盛湾大区)of New Zealands North Island.Rotorua is home to steaming hot springs.The hot pools,high in sulphur(硫磺硫磺),have also been said to assist in the easing of pains from arthritis (关节炎关节炎)and general aches and pains.a sulphuric pool 硫硫黄黄池池 There

12、are a lot of sheep in New Zealand.There are in fact an estimated 20 sheep to every person(over 44 million sheep).Sheep farming is a huge industry in New Zealand.Sheep are bred for meat and wool.Some people just have them as pets.a flock of sheep 羊群羊群 03ListeningActivity 1:Listen to a radio programme

13、 called Amazing New Zealand.Three speakers are talking about what they believe to best represent New Zealand.Match the speakers with their jobs and their choices.Dave EdmondsFelicity JamesJane Smithwriter of the Fantastic Life blogbusiness journalisteditor of World Nature magazinethe geothermal park

14、sthe New Zealand experiencethe Bay of IslandsP18 2Activity2:Listen again and take notes.List the reasons given by the speakers why these three things best represent New Zealand.P18 3PresentePresenters1rs1 Dave Edmonds-business journalist ChoiceChoice the Bay of Islands ReasonsReasons_cruises or _ to

15、urs to _the _ _ and their _ _,as well as tours _ and _ Maori _be astonished to _ the haka on site _and_activities make it a popular tourist destinationplenty of great_ boat hiking explore small towns rich history observe experience culture see beaches water wildlifeActivity2:Listen again and take no

16、tes.List the reasons given by the speakers why these three things best represent New Zealand.P18 3Presenters 2Presenters 2 Felicity James-editor of World Nature magazine ChoiceChoice the geothermal parks ReasonsReasonshot_geysersbubbling_sulphuric_ springs mud poolsActivity2:Listen again and take no

17、tes.List the reasons given by the speakers why these three things best represent New Zealand.P18 3Presenters 3 Jane Smith-writer of the Fantastic Life blog Choice the New Zealand experience Reasonssee a kiwi_ or a flock of_try manuka_see the hakago go bungee_ bird sheep honey jumping Activity 4：How

18、do the speakers sum up their opinions?Complete their sentences with the words you hear.1._,the Bay of Islands is really what best represents New Zealand.2._,the places that best represent New Zealand are the geothermal parks.3._,I would like to suggest that tourists not just visit iconic places in N

19、ew Zealand-they should experience its culture.P19 4When people talk about the same subject for a long time,they often end by stating the main point of their talk.Such summaries often begin with phrases such as In summary,To sum up,All In all,In short,and so on.All in allIn my opinionIn shortSummaryA

20、ll in all,The Bay of Islands is really what best represents New Zealand.*one of the most beautiful places*boat cruises*hiking tours*tours to observe&experience maori culture*the beaches and water activities*a plenty of great wildlifethe Bay of Islands*the hot springs*geysers*bubbling mud*sulphuric p

21、oolsthe geothermal parksThe scenery there is truly unique to new zealand.Summary*seeing a kiwi bird or a flock of sheep*try some manuka honey*see the haka*go bungee jumpingthe New Zealand experienceIn short,I would like to suggest that tourists not just visit iconic places in New Zealand-they should

22、 experience its culture.Summary04SpeakingActivity1:Discussion.In groups,discuss what best represents China.Brainstorm the following topics and take notes.P19 5 the cultural centre the centre(s)of various cuisines the best place to see nature the most diverse region the economic centre the music cent

23、re the best place to experience history the place with the best quality of lifethe cultural centreBeijing is the capital city as well as cultural centre of China.Beijing has a profound culture.Beijing containing the cultural heritage of 5,000 history of China,absorbing the exploding knowledge of the

24、 current society,and foretelling the scenarios of the future development.the centre(s)of various cuisinesChina covers a large territory and has many nationalities,hence a variety of Chinese food with different but fantastic and mouthwatering flavor.Since Chinas local dishes have their own typical ch

25、aracteristics,generally,Chinese food can be roughly divided into eight regional cuisines,which has been widely accepted around.Certainly,there are many other local cuisines that are famous,such as Beijing Cuisine and Shanghai Cuisine.the economic centreShanghai is mainland Chinas commercial capital

26、and most populous city.Alongside Beijing,Chongqing,and Tianjin,it is one of four municipalities directly controlled by the central government.the most diverse regionLocated in a sub-tropical maritime region,Shenzhen is visited by typhoons three or four times a year but most of the time it enjoys sun

27、ny days and gentle sea winds with an average temperature of around 22.4C year-round.Overseas Chinese Town has a special appeal with its theme parks called Splendid China,Chinese Folk Culture Village,Window of the World and Happy Valley.Most of them are miniature landscapes that mirror the most famou

28、s architectures in the world and in China.the music centreHarbin,famous for its Russian influence,is also known as“Chinas Music City”and regularly holds world-renowned cultural events.the best place to experience historyThe Terracotta Warriors and Horses is the most significant historical and cultur

29、al site,which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huangs mausoleum in Lintong,Xian,Shaanxi Province.the place with the best quality of lifeChengdu,the capital of Sichuan province,has been recognized as“the land of abundance”for a long time.With rich cultural heritage,Chengdu is one of t

30、he most popular destinations for tourists in China.People who once step onto the land of Chengdu city will quickly fall in love with life there.It seems that Chengdu people are living a happy life with less pressure from their occupation,family or from the conflict social competition.Describing spec

31、ial features of a placeIts a leading.Its home to/of.Its famous/well-known for.It has/features.Its a _ centre.Its the centre of.You can visit/see/enjoy.Some of its attractions include.Its one of the top/best.in the world .allows people to.Its celebrated around the world for.Activity 2:Presentation.Ch

32、oose one place to give a presentation on.Use the expressions below to help you.Today,Id like to introduce you to Beijing,which is a leading cultural economic and historical centre in China.Some of its attractions include the Forbidden City,the Temple of Heaven,the Summer Palace.and of course the Gre

33、at Wall.Beijing is celebrated around the world for the Peking Opera and one of Chinas most iconic foods,Peking Duck.It features many old neighbourhoods,called hutongs,where you can see how people have lived for hundreds or years.Of course,you can also enjoy modern architecture,such as theBirds Nest.

34、All in all,if you can only visit one place in China,Beijing is the place to go.One possible version:Can you describe special features of a place?Using LanguageDescribe an iconic animal By the end of this period,you will be able to:1.learn some amazing animals of Australia.2.learn how to describe an

35、iconic animal.3.learn to use rhetorical devices to arouse readers interest in your writing.4.write a description of an iconic animal in China.01Leading-inHave you ever seen these animals?Can you fill the KWL table about them?kangarookoaladuckbilled platypusTasmanian devil What I knowWhat I want to k

36、nowWhat I learned P57 2Now,lets read an article and learn more about some of them.02While-readingSkimming for the genaral informationRead the title,the questions and the first sentences of each part,then answer the following questions.1.What is the text type of the passage?A.Narration.(记叙文)B.Argumen

37、tative essay.(议论文)C.Expository writing.(说明文)D.Practical writing.(应用文)2.Whats the main idea of this passage?3.Fill in the blanks.Tasmanian devil:duckbilled platypus:well-knownfew people knowThe text mainly talks about some iconic animals in Australia,such as kangaroos,koalas,Tasmanian devils and duck

38、-billed platypuses.sentativenot so cutelay eggsScanning for detailsRead the four parts one by one,then try to finish the mind map of each animal and answer the following two questions.Read part 1 carefully and finish the following tasks.kangarooFeatures:look cute but_ _Babies:weigh 2g at birth,_Uniq

39、ueness:cannot _,always walking forwards.can _ very hard.Relationship with humans:remember _ mind mapQ1.When do baby kangaroos begin to spend less time with their mothers?Q2：Why shouldnt you try to pet a wild kangaroo?encounters with dont always end so well;then they find their way to their mothers p

40、ouch;walk backwards hit and kick theyre not for petting.After they are about seven or eight months old and when they begin to jump.Because kangaroos can hit and kick very hard.Read part 2 carefully and finish the following tasks.koalaFeatures:cute but_;easily_Uniqueness:spend a lot of time _Relation

41、ship with humans:you shouldnt _ mind mapQ1:What do koalas spend most of their time doing?Q2:Why has the government made it against the law to handle koalas?sensitive panic eating,sleeping,and hanging onto tree trunks;approach it to pick it up or even touch it;They spend most of their time eating,sle

42、eping,and hanging onto tree trunks.Because interaction with humans can cause them a lot of stress.Read part 3 carefully and finish the following tasks.Tasmanian devilAppearance:about _ and look like _Food:_Uniqueness:may hear _that could wake the dead.have a_Relationship with humans:despite their na

43、me,they are _ mind mapQ1:What two things about Tasmanian devils can bother people most?Q2:What do Tasmanian devils like to eat?the size of small dogs and look like rather large black rats.dead animals loud cries/noises terrible smell not violentThe frightening noise they make and their terrible smel

44、l.They like to eat dead animals.Read part 4 carefully and finish the following tasks.duckbilled platypusAppearance:nose _ feet _Feature:_like a bird,but its a_ mind mapUniqueness:use_ to find foodQ1:What makes the way duck-billed platypuses give birth so different from the other mammals?Q2:What is t

45、he unique way used by duck-billed platypuses to find food?looks like a ducks bill like a ducks lay eggs in a nest like a bird primitive mammal electrical sensorsThey lay eggs like a bird,hatch the eggs,and then nurse the baby platypus like other mammals.They find food in the water by using electrica

46、l sensors in its bill.Reading for language features.Read the text again.How does the writer describe these animals?Find at least three rhetorical devices the writer uses to arouse the readers interest.A rhetorical device is a use of language in speech or writing in a special way that influences or e

47、ntertains people.Rhetorical devices go beyond the meaning of words to create effects that are creative and imaginative,adding literary quality to writing.修辞手法修辞手法John is as cunning as a fox.Rhetorical device:Love is a red rose.As Longfellow says,“Music is the universal language of Mankind.”The sky w

48、eeps.I came,I saw,I conquered.Simile(明喻明喻)Metaphor(隐喻隐喻)Quote(引用引用)Personification(拟人拟人)Repetition(重复重复)Movies are like dreams.Hyperbole(夸张夸张)Im so hungry I could eat a cow.Rhetorical decives the writer uses in the article:1.Its a tough animal that has to survive in a difficult environment.2.koalas

49、are very sensitive creatures who can easily panic because of even small changes in their environment.Personification 拟人拟人Personification 拟人拟人3.They are about the size of small dogs and look like rather large black rats.4.Its nose looks like a ducks bill,and it has feet like a ducks so it can dive un

50、der the water,but its covered in hair.5.If you want to hold a koala,and that they are handled for only a limited time and on a limited frequency of occasions.6.The noise they make could wake the dead.Simile 明喻明喻Simile 明喻明喻Hyperbole 夸张夸张Repetition重复重复03WritingBrainstorm a list of four iconic animals