1、Discuss and express your impression on the iconic attraction in Australia.Read and understand the writers impression on Australia.Read and learn the native culture of Australia.Discuss and talk about how different culture influences Australia.Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in
2、 the eyes.Saadi(Saadi, was one of the major Persian poets of the medieval period.)What do you know about the place in the photo?Sydney Opera HouseThe Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney. It is one of the 20th centurys most famous and distinctive buildings.As one of t
3、he most popular visitor attractions in Australia, more than eight million people visit the site annually, and approximately 350,000 visitors take a guided tour of the building each year.What are your impressions of this place?Do you know of any other iconic attractions in the world?the sails of the
4、roofadj.符号的符号的;图标的图标的LondonDunhuangGuangzhouEgyptJapanNanjingWhat is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia?What is your impression of Australia based on your experience and/or what you have seen in the media?dessertthe state capital ofNew South Wales; the most populous city The
5、 Great Barrier Beefthe capital city of the Australian state of Victoria; the second-most populous citythe capital city of AustraliaWhere do you think most of the people live, in the central part of the country or on the coast? What do you think the central part of the country is like?On the east/sou
6、theast coast.Desert.What Australian animals do you know about?Koala, duck-billed platypus, kangaroo and dingo (澳大利亚澳大利亚野犬野犬). Some of these animals are marsupials, that is, the mother keeps the baby in a pouch on her stomach.Kangaroo袋鼠袋鼠Koala考拉考拉Duck-billed platypus鸭鸭嘴兽嘴兽Dingo 澳澳洲野狗洲野狗Skim the text.
7、 Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Write the blog entry numbers in the blanks. Two are extra._ The foundation of Australia_ Reflections on multiculturalism_ Political divisions_ First impressions_ Preparing to travel_ Aborigines and the didgeridoo25 Sep1 Oct3 Oct6 Octn.创创建建;基础基础;地基地基adj.政治的
8、政治的n.迪吉里杜管迪吉里杜管Whats the main idea of the passage?A. The authors impression of the food and music of Australia.B. The authors impression of the people and culture of Australia.C. The authors experiences in Australia.D. The authors impression of the attractions of Australia.Read the entries and choos
9、e the best answers.1. What will interest the author most in Australia? A. Visiting Australian schools. B. Seeing iconic attractions. C. Watching cute animals. D. Meeting local people.2. What is the authors first impression of Australia about? A. Varieties of food. B. Famous buildings. C. Different r
10、estaurants.D. Diverse cultures. 3. What does the word “this” in “He does this by continually breathing.” refer to? A. Blowing while vibrating his lips. B. Making the didgeridoo from a tree branch. C. Changing the shape of his mouth to change pitch. D. Playing for a long time without stopping to brea
11、the.4. What does the author like most in Australia? A. The delicious food. B. The musical instrument. C. The people there. D. The tourist attractions.n.音高音高vt.&vi.(使使)振动振动5. How many days did the writer stay in Australia?A. About 4 days. B. About 6 days.C. About 7 days. D. About 12 days.6. What can
12、we know about the didgeridoo according to the passage? A. It has no finger holes. B. It is an amazing instrument. C. Its player has to change the shape of his mouth to change pitch. D. All of the above.Listen, read the text again and take notes. Then use your notes to answer the questions.When you r
13、ead a passage, sometimes it 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
14、” and “N” for “north”, and use symbols such as “&” for “and”.Take notes1. What does “down under” mean?. Located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, its often informally referred to as “down under”.Because it is below many other countries on the globe.adj.位于位于n.赤道赤道2
15、 How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures? Give two examples.A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. . The influence of Asian cultures, on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian ve
16、rsions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.Australian cuisine has been influenced originally by British and also influenced by Chinese.n.药草药草;草本草本3. What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why?To survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contac
17、t with nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them.The main theme reflected in Aboriginal music is in close contact with nature. Because their music shows the natural and spiritual world around them.4. What are the writers first and
18、biggest impressions of Australia? Why?.Since I 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!.After being here for a while, my biggest impressions is the compli
19、cated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation.The writers first impression is about food and the biggest impression is the mixture of people and culture.n.户外烧烤户外烧烤Complete the passage.I arrived in Australia on 1st October to visit my friend there. Australia, 1._(locate) to the south of t
20、he equator, is often informally referred to 2._ “down under”.My first impressions of Australia have been all about food! 3._ (bakery), fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of 4._ premier food experiences in the world.locatedasBakeriesthen.面包店面包店n.公共场所公共场所;关
21、节关节adj. 联合的联合的;共同的共同的n.肉贩肉贩;刽子手刽子手n.总理总理;首相首相adj.最著名的最著名的; 首要的首要的I learned to play the local instrumentdidgeridoo. I put my mouth on one end and blow while 5._ (vibrate) my lips but failed. A skilled player can play for a long time by 6._ (continue) breathing in through his nose while breathing out
22、through his mouth and into the didgeridoo.After 7._ (experience) Australia, personally speaking, 8._ I like most about Australia is the people 9. _(they). Their friendliness and 10._ (warm) made me feel at home wherever I went.vibratingcontinuallyexperiencingwhatthemselveswarmthDiscuss what iconic C
23、hinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why. Where it is; When it was established; What is special for it;/ What features it has; .Australia is the unexpected: a place where one of the worlds oldest cultures share vast plains, stylish laneways and unimaginably blue
24、waters with successive waves of new arrivals from across the globe.An Ancient LandUrban WonderAdventurous SpiritA Foodies Dreamiconic adj.located adj.hollow adj.vibrate vt.& vi.horn n.slogan n.符号的符号的;图标的图标的位位于于中空的中空的;空心的空心的(使使)振动振动(乐器乐器)号号标标语语;口号口号n. 创创建建;基础基础;地基地基 adj. 政政治的治的 n. 赤赤道道 n. 面面包包(糕饼糕饼)店
25、店;面包面包厂厂adj. 最著名的最著名的;首要的首要的n. 总理总理;首相首相adj. 坦率的坦率的;简单的简单的foundationpoliticalequatorbakerypremierstraightforward做做些研究些研究 把把称作称作专专攻攻 导导致致 in close contact withmake uppersonally speakingdo some researchrefer to . as .major inlead to与与亲密接亲密接触触组成组成就就个人而言个人而言Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of educ
26、ation; in the elder, a part of experience.Francis BaconIntroduce a Chinese iconic attraction you are familiar with in 100 words, using the words and expressions in the passage as many as possible.Pingyao Ancient City Pingyao Ancient City, located in Shanxi, is known for its well-preserved traditiona
27、l Chinese architecture and unique culture. Colorful Ming and Qing-style buildings, alleyways (窄窄巷巷), towering city walls, and lively shops are just a few of the things that visitors can expect to see in this ancient city. The old city wall of Pingyao is one of the attractions that make this UNESCO W
28、orld Heritage Site so essential. Pingyaos city wall is about 10 meters high and its width (宽度宽度) varies from 3 to 5 meters at the top. There are six gates into the walled city, one each on the north and south and two on the east and west sides.The south gate is the most impressive one, and visitors
29、should be sure not to miss this entrance. Outside the south gate, there is a square that offers a good chance of viewing and photographing the city wall and gate. One of the best things to do in Pingyao is walk along the lanes of the old city. The area within the city walls is mostly pedestrianized and visitors can visit shops, enjoy snacks, and relax in a cafe. In the middle of the main street sits the unique city tower, which together with the old buildings along the street makes a beautiful photo of Pingyao.
