1、Look and answerWhat does “Iconic Attractions ”mean？“Iconic Attractions”refers to attractions which act as a sign or symbol of someplace.That is Sydney Opera House.It is an iconic attraction of Australia. It is the smallest continent but a very large country.Reading and thinkingExperience the iconic
2、features of Australia 体验澳大利亚的标志性特征What type of text is it?a blog博客日志A blog with four entries Before readingWhat do you suppose the writer wrote about in the blog?He wrote about his experiences and what he learned.- The foundation of Australia- First impressions- Reflections on multiculturalism- Prep
3、aring to travel- Political divisions- Aborigines and the didgeridooWhile reading1. Skim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra.While reading2. Read the text again and take notes. Use your notes to make a summary of the blog entries.Open-air BBQBritish: Sunday roastAsian:
4、Bean curd, Dim sim &Asian herbsMulticulturalismPreparationFoodThe natives & the featuresLocation & LandmarksUnique animalsReal interestsThe AboriginalsBe close to natureSpecial musical instrumentWestern cultureMinority cultures“There is nothing like Australia.” Para.1Para.2Para.3Conclusion Para.4语法填
5、空I am going to visit my friend in Australia over the school holidays.Having already done some research on the country,I know Australia 1._ (locate) to the south of the equator.There are some iconic sites and unique animals, 2._ what interests me most is meeting people there and experiencing 3._ (the
6、y) culture, food, and way of life. Since I arrived,I have tasted many 4._ (difference) kinds of food with my friend,so my first 5. _ (impress) of Australia have been all about food!In Katherine,a town in Australias Northern Territory,I have learned about the life and customs of the Aborigines,6._are
7、 native to Australia and witnessed their influence on the countrys culture. is locatedbuttheirdifferentimpressionswhoAfter 7._ (stay) here for some time,the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation leaves the 8._ (deep) impression on me.Immigrants contributed a lot to the new
8、cultural influences. 9._(personal) speaking,the straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life,and their friendliness and warmth are 10._ I like most. stayingdeepestPersonallywhatAfter readingWork in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner
9、and explain why.Tourist sitesFood and drinksEthnic minority groupsMusical instrumentsClothesAfter readingJiaozi, because it is the most representative food for many Chinese people, especially in the north. Tea, as an old Chinese saying goes, “Firewood, rice, cooking oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and te
10、a are the seven necessities to begin a day.”Food and drinksThe Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, because these are iconic places that tell a lot about the Chinese culture.Tourist sitesWork in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explai
11、n why.After readingThe pipa is one of the most popular Chinese instruments with over two thousand years of history. It can make very beautiful music and it has enlightenment on similar instruments in Japan and Korea.Musical instrumentsThe Miao people love singing their life aloud; the Dong people li
12、ve with their traditional wind and rain bridges that give people shelter when it rains. I really enjoyed staying among them and learning about their culture.Ethnic minority groupWork in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.Thank you
