1、Iconic AttractionsUnit 2标志性风物(景点)Whatever 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,在人们眼里似乎都是可爱的1.Which country does this photo show us?2.What do you know about the place in the photo?3.Do you know of any other iconic attractions in the world?AustraliaThe photo is
2、 of the World famous Sydney Opera House,in Sydney,Austrlia.What type of text is it?How can you make your judgement?Blog entryBy looking at the subtitles,illustration andthe format design Step 1Fast-reading1.Whats the main idea of the passage?A.The authors impression of the food and music of Australi
3、a.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.Skim the text.Match the blog entries to the subheadings.Write the blog entry number in the blanks.Two are extra.First impressionsReflectio
4、ns on multiculturalismPreparing to travelPolitical divisionsAborigines and the didgeridooThe foundation of Australia1234Step 2Careful-reading1.Preparing to travelWhy did the author travel to Australia?Location of AustraliaIconic sites of AustraliaWhat interests the writer most in Australia?Why?The G
5、reat Ocean Road is a highway built along Australias southern coast.The road is quite scenic,offering excellent views of the ocean and running through several national parks,making it a major tourist attraction.2.First impressionsFood of AustraliabarbecueHow has Australian cuisine been influenced by
6、different cultures?Sunday roast dim sim 3.Aborigines and the didgeridooThe AboriginesWhat is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why?Music of AustraliaInstruments of AustraliaWhat and how4.Reflections on multiculturalismImpression of AustraliaWhat is the writers biggest impressions of A
7、ustralia and why?People of AustraliaTourism slogan of AustraliaStep 3Post-readingAfter reading the passage,please fill in the following blanks.I arrived in Australia on 1st October to visit my friend there.Australia,1.(locate)to the south of the equator,is often informally referred to 2.“down under”
8、.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.locatedasBakeriestheI learned to play the local instrumentdidgeridoo.I put my mouth on one end and blow whil
9、e 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 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.vibratingcontinuallyexperiencingwhatthemselveswarmth