1、 Reading and ThinkingThe very famous or popular places that are considered as the representatives of their countries. Leading-inWatch a thrilling fighting scene of Jackie Chan（成龙） in the film Bleeding Steel and tell where it was shot .The Sydney Opera House in Australia. What is the bridge behind th
2、e Syney Opera House?The building looks quite beautiful, rising up next to the water like sails on a ship. Where was it shot? What are your impressions of this place?The Sydney Harbour Bridge, another iconic attraction of Australia.Where is Australia located ?It is located to the south of the equator
3、,below many countries. National Flag What other iconic attractions can you learn about from the video?koalakangarooRed CentreAustralian RainforestWhat type of text is it?a blog made up of 4 entriesBefore readingWhile readingSkim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra.Prep
4、aring to travel（before traveling）_The foundation of Australia _ First impressions_Reflections on multiculturalism _ Preparing to travel_Political divisions _ Aborigines and the didgeridoo 25 SepNext week Im travelling to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this
5、 blog to record my experiences and what I learn. I have already done some research on the country. Located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, its often informally referred to as “down under”. I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House
6、and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I cant wait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, Im more interested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture, food, and way of life.What does “down under”mean?AustraliaTimeTopicKey in
7、formation25 Sep Preparing to travelGeographic location:Located to the of the equator_ many other countriesinformal name:_Some iconic sites:The Sydney Opera House_iconic Animals:Cute _ and _south Below The Great Ocean Road koalas kangaroos down underFill in the blanks 1 OctIm here in Sydney! Since I
8、arrived, my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries, fast-food joints, bu
9、tcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures, on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.First impressi
10、ons(while traveling)How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures? Give two examples.TimeTopicKey information1 Oct First impressionsFood:Typical Australian food:Sunday roastoriginally _Bakeries,fast-food ,butcher shops,cafes,restaurantspremier food experiencesBean curd,Asian herbs
11、,dim sim influenced by _BritishjointsAsian culturesAborigines and the didgeridoo(while traveling)Whats the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why? 3 OctMy friend and I have arrived in Katherine, a town in Australias Northern Territory. Were here to learn about the life and customs of the A
12、borigines, who are native to Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but its influence is still visible. For example . To survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the natural world and
13、 the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground, among which there is an amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.The didgeridoo is made from a tree branch which is hollow. To play the didgeridoo, .TimeTopicKey information3 Oct Aborigine
14、s and the didgeridooThe Aborigines:Native to Australia,_ populationAboriginal word “Bondi”_water breaking over rocksIn close contact with The didgeridoo:material :Made from a _playing method:Put ones mouth on one end and blow while _your lipsuniqueness:1 No _2 A skilled player can play for a long ti
15、me without stopping to meaninghollow tree brachvibratingsmallnaturefinger holesbreathe6 OctIts almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. Ive enjoyed my time here very much. After being here for a while, my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the natio
16、n. Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture, minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture, with many of the new cultural influences contributed by immigrants. It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either
17、born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.Personally speaking, what I like most about Australia is the people themselves. .Reflections on multiculturalism(post traveling)What are the writers biggest impression of Australia? TimeTopicKey information6 OctReflections on multi-culturalismMult
18、iculturalism:Western culture_ cultural influence since 1788Minority culturesshaping Australian cultureNew culturecontributed by _ Peoples personalities: Free and easy _toward life_ and warmuniqueimmigrantsStraightforwardmainattitudefriendlyTake notesMy impressions of AustraliaLocationPremier food ex
19、periencesAboriginesAustralian peopleTo the south of the equatorBBQ, bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafesbean curd, herbs, dim simmusic and instrumentcomplicated mix of peoples and cultures; straightforward,free-and-easy attitude, friendliness, warmth When you read a passage, sometimes it
20、 helps to take notes so that you can better remember and understand what you have learnt. When you take notes, it is good to write down the important facts just using key words and ignore many of the small words. You can also use abbreviations, such as “Aus” for “Australia” and “N” for “north”, and
21、use symbols such as “&” for “and”.Take notesWhat iconic Chinese attractions would you like to introduce to a foreigner? Why?Tourist sitesFood and drinks Ethnic minoritiesClothesMusical instruments.Post-reading Tousist sites The Great Wall Palace MuseumTerracotta Warriors Mogao CavesWest Lakethe Bund
22、Food and drinksJiao ZiYuan XiaoBeijing Roasted DuckInstant-boiled muttonTeaEthnic minoritiesMongolianMiaoTibetan DaiClothesHan CostumeQi PaoMusical instrumentsPipaErhuGuqinSuona hornPossible AnswerTourist sites:Great wall ,which looks like a huge dragon,is at the top of the seven world wonders.Its m
23、ain attraction lies in its magnificent scenery and rich historical significance.It is a symbol for Chinese nation.Food and drinks: Jiaozi is the most representative food for many Chinese people, especially in the north. It is one of the most important foods in chinese new year.Since the shape of chi
24、nese dumpling is similar to ancient chinese gold ,they symbolize wealth. As an old Chinese saying goes, Firewood, rice, cooking oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and tea are the seven necessities to begin a day.” Most Chinese people like tea. Chinese people are first people in the world who have tea.Whenev
25、er guests visit, it is necessary to make and serve tea to them.Possible AnswerEthnic minority groups: Miao people,are really good at singing and dancing.Besides,there contains ancient rich and cuture information in Miao Costumes,which are beautifully designed.Musical instruments: Pipa is one of the
26、most popular Chinese instruments with over two thousand years of history. It can make very beautiful music .Clothes: Qipao is one of the most typical, traditional costumes for Chinese women.It can display Chinese womens modesty, softness and beauty. Write down the word that matches each definition.
27、Make a sentence with each word.Build up your vocabulary11. _ an imaginary line around the earth at an equal distance from the North and South Poles 2. _ an outdoor meal with food cooked on a metal frame over a fireequatorbarbecueThe equator divides the earth into the northern and southern hemisphere
28、s.During the summer, we have a barbecue on weekends.4. _ someone who owns or works in a shop that sells meat5. _ the establishing of a new institution or organisationherb3. _ a plant that is used to improve the taste of food, or to make medicinebutcherfoundationVarious herbs were used to make the me
29、at taste better.We had trouble finding duck, so we asked the butcher if he could order us some.The school has served the local community since its foundation in 1902.Read the following pairs of sentences and find out which underlined word has the same meaning as the one used in the reading text.21.
30、A The partners agreed to make a joint effort to meet the project deadlines. B There are many burger joints in Bondi Beach, one of Australias most famous tourist spots.2. A The premier of the Australian government is called the Prime Minister. B The Sydney Opera House is a performing arts centre in S
31、ydney. It is one of the 20th centurys premier buildings. 3. A Australian English is particularly different from other types of English in its pronunciation, so itRead the following pairs of sentences and find out which underlined word has the same meaning as the one used in the reading text.2 Austra
32、lian accent. B Many Australians have a straightforward approach to life.4. A A minority of frogs in the forest are poisonous, and locals extract the poison to use on the tips of their arrows. B Minority groups in China are often entitled to special funds from the government to help protect their cul
33、tural heritage. Read an advertisement on Thailands iconic attractions. Fill in the blanks using the correct forms of the words in brackets.Thailand is a premier holiday destination, attracting tourists from all over the world. Consisting of 76 provinces that _ (stretch) all the way down to Malaysia
34、in the south, the country has a lot to offer and is a great getaway. A major attraction of Thailand is its amazing selection of islands, each with long sandy beaches and clear blue water. Visitors to the beaches can enjoy many activities,_ (include) diving, kayaking, and rock climbing. Finding the i
35、slands is not _ (complicate), and there are a variety of islands to 3stretchincludingcomplicatedRead an advertisement on Thailands iconic attractions. Fill in the blanks using the correct forms of the words in brackets.suit all tastes. Be careful, however, not to go to popular islands during peak se
36、ason, unless you want to _ (wrestle) with other tourists! Many tourists also enjoy visiting Chiang Mai to see the beautiful elephants, the national animal and proud _ (iconic) of Thailand. Unfortunately, elephants are _ (endanger) in Thailand, but special parks have been set up to protect their safety and freedom. Visitors can see these _ (amaze) creatures in their natural domain, and also sponsor an elephant to preserve its health and liberty.3endangeredwrestleiconamazing
