1、人教版（人教版（2019）选择性必修四）选择性必修四Unit 2 Iconic AttractionsReading and ThinkingWhatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye. Saadi任何给心灵留下深刻印象的东西，在人们任何给心灵留下深刻印象的东西，在人们眼里似乎都是可爱的。眼里似乎都是可爱的。萨迪（波斯诗人）萨迪（波斯诗人）1. What do you know about the place in the photo?I know that it is the Sydney Opera H
2、ouse in Australia, and that it is one of the worlds most famous buildings.2. What are your impressions of this place?The building looks quite beautiful, rising up next to the water like sails on a ship.3. Do you know any other iconic attractions in the world?Perhaps one of the most iconic attraction
3、s is the Great Wall in China. The Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Taj Mahal in India are others.Look and discuss1. What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia?The first things that I think of are kangaroos, beaches, and deserts.2. What is your impression of Australia based on y
4、our experience and/or what you have seen in the media?My impression is that it is a very dry place that is subject to wildfires. At the same time, it is the smallest continent but a very big country.Before readingWork in groups and discuss the questions.Before readingWork in groups and discuss the q
5、uestions.Before readingWhat do you suppose the writer wrote about in the blog?He wrote about his experiences and what he learned about Australian people and their culture, food, and way of life.While readingSkim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra.- The foundation of A
6、ustralia- First impressions- Reflections on multiculturalism- Preparing to travel- Political divisions- Aborigines and the didgeridoo25 SepNext week Im travelling to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. I have
7、 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 and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koal
8、as 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.While readingSkim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra.Preparing to travelWhi
9、le readingSkim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra.1 OctIm here in Sydney! 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!
10、 A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher 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 b
11、ean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.First impressions3 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 Aborigines, who are native to Australia.
12、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 the spiritual world around them. Most o
13、f 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, .While readingSkim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are
14、extra.Aborigines and the didgeridooWhile readingSkim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra.6 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 a
15、nd cultures that make up the nation. 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 al
16、l Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.Personally speaking, what I like most about Australia is the people themselves. .Reflections on multiculturalismWhile readingMake a summary of the blog entries.PreparationFoodThe natives & the featuresThe unique A
17、ustralian cultureLocation & LandmarksUnique animalsReal interestsSunday roastBean curd & Dim sumAsian herbsThe AboriginalsBe close to natureSpecial musical instrumentThe mix of peoples and culturesTheir personalities“There is nothing like Australia.” While readingRead the text again and take notes.
18、Then use your notes to answer the following questions.When you read 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 wor
19、ds. You can also use abbreviations, such as “Aus” for “Australia” and “N” for “north”, and use symbols such as “&” for “and”.While readingRead the text again and take notes. Then use your notes to answer the following questions.AbbreviationSparebecausec.about/approximatelythereforeimp.importantlydif
20、fer from, is the opposite ofthothough=is/are/have/has/equalsWhile readingRead the text again and take notes. Then use your notes to answer the following questions.1. What does “down under” mean?Australia.2. How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures? Give two examples.A lot of
21、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 versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.While readingRead the text again and take note
22、s. Then use your notes to answer the following questions.3. What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why?It celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them, because to survive in the vast land, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature.4. What are the wri
23、ters first and biggest impressions of Australia? Why?Her first impressions of Australia have been all about food, because her friend shared many different but yummy meals with her. Her biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation. She feels this perhaps b
24、ecause of the many different kinds of people she met.After readingWork in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.Tourist sitesFood and drinksEthnic minority groupsMusical instrumentsClothesAfter readingWork in groups. Discuss what i
25、conic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.Jiaozi, 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 tea are the seven nece
26、ssities 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 sitesAfter readingWork in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.T
27、he 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 live with their tradit
28、ional wind and rain bridges that give people shelter when it rains. I really enjoyed staying among them and learning about their culture.Ethnic minority groupAfter readingWork in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.The qipao, bec
29、ause it is such a beautiful dress, and so representative of the Chinese culture as a whole.ClothesWords and phrases1. foundation n. 创建；基础；地基创建；基础；地基 The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955.该组织自 1955 年创建以来已有重大的发展。 All theories should be built on a foundation of factual know
30、ledge. 所有理论都应当有事实根据。 The inspector discovered a crack in the houses foundation.检查员在这座房屋的地基上发现了一道裂纹。 found v. 创建，创办；把创建，创办；把基于，把基于，把建立在建立在 Her family founded the college in 1895. 她的家族于 1895 年创办了这所学院。 Their marriage was founded on love and mutual respect. 他们的婚姻建立在爱情和互相尊重的基础上。Words and phrases2. politi
31、cal adj. 政治的政治的 a political leader 政治领导人political ambition 政治抱负economic and political power 经济和政治实力political reform 政治改革 Health care has become a major political issue in recent years.近年来，医疗保健已经成了一个重大的政治议题。 politics n. 政治，政治活动，政治事物政治，政治活动，政治事物 politician n. 政客，政治家政客，政治家 The students discussed the la
32、test news in national politics.学生们讨论了最新的全国政治新闻。 They are the politicians who are trying to get the minority vote.他们是在争取少数族群选票的政治家。Words and phrases3. joint n. 公共场所公共场所（尤指价格低廉的饮食和娱乐场所）；关节（尤指价格低廉的饮食和娱乐场所）；关节 adj. 联合的，共同的联合的，共同的 a hamburger/pizza joint 汉堡包/比萨饼店 the elbow/knee/shoulder joint 肘/膝/肩关节 It
33、took a joint effort to get the job done.这项工作能够完成得益于大家的共同努力。 They finished in joint first place.他们获得并列第一。4. premier adj. 最著名的；第一的，首要的最著名的；第一的，首要的 n. 总理，首相总理，首相the citys premier restaurant 全市最好的餐厅a concert by one of the worlds premier pianists 世界顶尖钢琴家举行的音乐会Words and phrases5. herb n. 药草；香草；草本药草；香草；草本
34、a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs 用剁碎的新鲜药草调味的菜herbal adj. 药草的，芳草的药草的，芳草的herbal remedies 草药疗法 herbal tea 药草茶6. straightforward adj. 坦率的；简单的坦率的；简单的 He was very straightforward with us.他对我们很坦诚。 She gave a straightforward account of what happened.她如实讲述所发生的一切。Introduce a Chinese iconic attraction you are familiar with in 100 words.
