1、HewenUnit2 Reading and Thinking新词先知. 在括号里写出黑体单词在句中的含义。1. They love the house, but are not sure of the firmness of its foundation(). 2. In fact its really a political() thing; its none of money.3. The equator() is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth.4. Now and then we like to fry chicken
2、 on the barbecue() in the backyard.地基政治的赤道烤架5. She works in a bakery(), which sells all kinds of bread.6. They are joint() owners of the bar. That is to say they all own the bar.7. His father is a butcher() who sells meat. 8. We all know Premier() Zhou is an outstanding politician.9. The question se
3、emed straightforward() enough. And most of us could answer it easily. 面包店共同的肉贩总理 简单的10. His photographs have become iconic() signs of war.11. The house is located() in the centre of the city, so many people want to buy it.12. This tree looks high and strong but actually its main part is hollow(). An
4、d it may fall down. 13. A slogan() is over the blackboard, which can remind students to learn hard.符号的位于中空的 标语;口号. 根据汉语提示补全短语。1. notes 记笔记 2. make an impression 给留下印象 3. in contact 与联系 4. be based 建立在基础上;根据改编 5. some research 做研究 6. refer 提到;参考 takeon/uponwithondoto7. cant wait do sth 迫不及待地做某事 8. ma
5、ke 组成;弥补;化妆 9. share . 与分享 10. the other hand 另一方面 toupwithon. 根据语境及汉语提示写出正确单词。 1. A good relationship should be based on trust. Money shouldnt be the (基础)of friendship. 2. We all consider the koala is an (符号的) animal of Australia. 3. The (政治的) meeting is getting closer now. 4. In fact the famous ci
6、ty is (位于) in the southeast of China. 5. These (公共场所) will be opened gradually. foundationiconicpoliticallocatedjoints6. A (中空的) tree will easily fall down when the strong wind blows. 7. As air passes over our vocal cords(声带), it makes them (振动). 8. The young man is a (坦率的) person and always tells h
7、is truth in public. 9. The advertising (口号) was a play on words. 10. I have learned the life of people who are living near the (赤道). hollowvibratestraightforwardsloganequatorLead inWhat comes to your mind when talk about Australia?Sydney Opera HouseLead inWhat comes to your mind when talk about Aust
8、ralia?koalaLead inWhat comes to your mind when talk about Australia?kangaroo Lead inWhat comes to your mind when talk about Australia?duck-billed platypus Lead inWhat comes to your mind when talk about Australia?didgeridoo Lead inWhat comes to your mind when talk about Australia?Dingo 澳洲野狗 Follow th
9、e blogs to experience the iconic features of Australia.TranslationNext week Im travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequat
10、or, below many other countries on the globe, its often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。TranslationI have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road,
11、 and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I cantwait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, Im moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利
12、亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。TranslationIm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! 我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所
13、以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。TranslationA lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere pr
14、ovide someof 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, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim. 比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自
15、中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草TranslationMy friend and I have arrived in Katherine, a town in Australias NorthernTerritory. Were here to learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines,whoare native to Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but itsinfluence is still visible. For examp
16、le, “Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is anAboriginal word meaning “water breaking over rocks”。我和朋友来到了澳大利亚北领地的。我和朋友来到了澳大利亚北领地的凯瑟琳小镇。我们此行的目的是了解土著人的生活和习俗，他们凯瑟琳小镇。我们此行的目的是了解土著人的生活和习俗，他们是澳大利亚的原住民。土著人的人口可能很少，但其影响依旧可是澳大利亚的原住民。土著人的人口可能很少，但其影响依旧可见。例如，见。例如，“邦迪海滩邦迪海滩”中的中的“邦迪邦迪”就是一个土著词汇，意思是就是一个土著词汇，意思是“拍拍打着岩石的海浪（声）打着岩石
17、的海浪（声）”。TranslationTo survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in closecontact with nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the naturalworld and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instrumentsare really just sticks found on the ground, amon
18、g which there is an amazinginstrument called the didgeridoo.为了在大洋中这片辽阔的土地上生存，澳大利亚土著人为了在大洋中这片辽阔的土地上生存，澳大利亚土著人得和大自然保持密切的联系。这也体现在它们的音乐中。这些音得和大自然保持密切的联系。这也体现在它们的音乐中。这些音乐歌颂身边的自然世界，以及围绕着它们的精神世界。他们的大乐歌颂身边的自然世界，以及围绕着它们的精神世界。他们的大多数乐器其实就是在地上找到的树枝，其中有一种叫作迪吉里杜多数乐器其实就是在地上找到的树枝，其中有一种叫作迪吉里杜管的神奇乐器。管的神奇乐器。The didger
19、idoo is made from a tree branch which is hollow. To play thedidgeridoo, you put your mouth on one end and blow while vibrating your lips.Unlike a horn, there are no finger holes. The didgeridoo player has to changethe shape of his mouth in order to change pitch. A skilled player can play for along t
20、ime without stopping to breathe. He does this by continually breathing inthrough his nose while breathing out through his mouth and into the didgeridoo.I tried to learn how to play it, but after trying for hours, I was convinced that Icould never make a musical sound with this instrument!迪吉迪吉里杜管由空心的
21、树干制成。吹奏迪吉里杜管时，把嘴巴靠在一端，一边吹里杜管由空心的树干制成。吹奏迪吉里杜管时，把嘴巴靠在一端，一边吹气，一边振动嘴唇。与喇叭不同，迪吉里杜管没有指孔。吹奏迪吉里杜管气，一边振动嘴唇。与喇叭不同，迪吉里杜管没有指孔。吹奏迪吉里杜管必须靠改变嘴形才能改变音高。一名娴熟的演奏者可以长时间吹奏，不用必须靠改变嘴形才能改变音高。一名娴熟的演奏者可以长时间吹奏，不用停下来换气。演奏者可以不停地用鼻子吸气，同时通过嘴巴吐气，吹入迪停下来换气。演奏者可以不停地用鼻子吸气，同时通过嘴巴吐气，吹入迪吉里杜管中。我试着学习吹奏方法，但经过好几个小时的努力，我只能确吉里杜管中。我试着学习吹奏方法，但经过
22、好几个小时的努力，我只能确信我永远都无法用这个乐器发出乐声！信我永远都无法用这个乐器发出乐声！Its almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. Ive enjoyed my time herevery much. After being here for a while, my biggest impression is thecomplicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation. Although themain cultural influence since 1
23、788 has been Western culture, minority cultureshave also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture, with many ofthe new cultural influences contributed by immigrants. It is said that now nearlyhalf of all Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents whowere born oversea
24、s.差不多是我跟澳大利亚说再差不多是我跟澳大利亚说再见的时候了。我在这里过得十分愉快。在这里住了一段时间之后，我最深见的时候了。我在这里过得十分愉快。在这里住了一段时间之后，我最深刻的印象就是不同种族和文化的交融构成了这个国家。尽管自刻的印象就是不同种族和文化的交融构成了这个国家。尽管自1788年以来，年以来，主要的文化影响是西方文化，但少数族裔文化在塑造独特的澳大利亚文化主要的文化影响是西方文化，但少数族裔文化在塑造独特的澳大利亚文化方面也发挥了作用，还有许多随着移民而来的新文化的影响。据说现在近方面也发挥了作用，还有许多随着移民而来的新文化的影响。据说现在近一半的澳大利亚公民要么自己出生于
25、海外，要么父母出生于海外。一半的澳大利亚公民要么自己出生于海外，要么父母出生于海外。Personally speaking, what I like most about Australia is the people themselves.They have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life, and theirfriendliness and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went.对我个人来说，澳大利亚让我最喜欢的就是对我个人来说，澳大利亚让我最喜欢的就是这里
26、的人民。他们对待生活的态度简单直率、随性酒脱，他们的这里的人民。他们对待生活的态度简单直率、随性酒脱，他们的友善和热情让我无论走到哪里都有宾至如归的感觉。友善和热情让我无论走到哪里都有宾至如归的感觉。After experiencing Australia, I have to say that I agree with the tourism slogan:“Theres nothing like Australia. ”在游历了澳大利亚在游历了澳大利亚之后，我得说我十分赞同他们的旅游口号：之后，我得说我十分赞同他们的旅游口号：“澳大利亚，尽是不澳大利亚，尽是不同。同。”Skim the t
27、ext and match_ Reflections on multiculturalism_ First impressions_ Preparing to travel_ Aborigines and the didgeridoo1. What does the author major in?A. Biology. B. Social studies.C. Musicology.D. Chinese medicine.2. Which food of Australia seems like the Chinese-inspired food?A. Sunday roast.B. Bea
28、n curd.C. Barbecue. D. Dim sim.Choose the best answer3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A. While playing the didgeridoo, you must put your mouth on the middle of it. B. In fact the Sunday roast food in Australia is originally French. C. The Aboriginal population might
29、 be small, so its influence is not important. D. Immigrants are said to make up nearly half of Australian citizens.4. What does the slogan “Theres nothing like Australia.” mean?A. Australia has no iconic features in fact. B. Australia is like most of other attractions in the world. C. Australia is u
30、nique and nothing can replace it in terms of its characters. D. Australia is the most important attraction in the world. Discuss and saywhat iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why. Tourist sites Food and drinks Ethnic minority groups Musical instruments
31、 Clothes title key sentence perspective/reasons sample conclusionThe Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, because these are iconic places that tell a lot about the Chinese culture.Jiaozi, because it is the most representative food for many Chinese people, especially in the north. Tea, as an old
32、Chinese saying goes, “Firewood, rice, cooking oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and the tea the seven necessities to begin a day.”The Miao people love singing their life aloud.I really enjoyed staying among them and learning about their culture.The qipao, because it is such a beautiful dress, and so repres
33、entative of the Chinese culture as a whole.Write a passageSuppose you are Li Hua. Write an email to your friend Tom to introduce an iconic Chinese attraction to him and your feelings. (About 80 words)Dear Tom, Yours,Li HuaMy cousin and I traveled 1._Canada by train from west to east. We 2._(see) man
34、y things from the train on the way across Canada,and in the cities of Toronto and Montreal. We passed through the Rocky Mountains 3._the train,and saw wild scenery,a grizzly bear and some goats.Canada 4._(be) very empty in the centre,5._ is a wheat-growing area.The city of Thunder Bay is a port city
35、 at the top of the Great Lakes.Ocean ships can sail up the Great Lakes. Fill in the blankacrosssawoniswhich In Toronto,we went up the CN Tower and saw the mist from the Niagara Falls.We visited the 6._(cover) stadium,which is 7._ home of several famous basketball teams.We saw Chinatown and had dinner at the Pink Pearl restaurant.8._we arrived in Montreal the next day,we saw many signs and ads 9._French.Then we went to Old Montreal.We spent the afternoon in shops and 10._(visit) the artists in their workplaces. coveredtheWheninvisiting
