1、To read and talk about New ZealandTo read for information and understandingTo read for critical thinkingTo summarise informationDo you know New Zealand?The Southern Hemisphere 南半球南半球 Location-New ZealandNew ZealandNew Zealand,in the South Pacific,consists of two large islands plus other smaller isla
2、nds with an area of 270,000 sq km.新西兰位于南太平洋，一共新西兰位于南太平洋，一共270，000平方平方公里，包括两个大岛以及一些小岛。公里，包括两个大岛以及一些小岛。The two official languages in the country are English and Maori.英语和毛利语是这个国家中的两种官方语英语和毛利语是这个国家中的两种官方语言。言。Over 80%of the 3.6 million people are of European(mainly British)origin.Around 9%of population
3、are Maoris who came to New Zealand from other pacific islands in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.三百六十万人口中，约三百六十万人口中，约80%以上的人来自以上的人来自欧洲（主要是英国），约欧洲（主要是英国），约9%的人口是十三、的人口是十三、十四世纪从其他太平洋岛屿来新西兰的毛十四世纪从其他太平洋岛屿来新西兰的毛利人。利人。North Island has a warm climate and there is quite a lot of volcanic activity.So
4、uth Island is cooler and has a higher rainfall.北岛气候温和，有非常多的火山活动。南北岛气候温和，有非常多的火山活动。南岛有点凉，且雨水较多。岛有点凉，且雨水较多。Moaextinct birdKiwi Has a long bill,short wings,not tailNational birdGiant wetaFour.Fact File,Geography,Wildlife,Places to Visit and Things to DoHow many aspects of New Zealand are included in pa
5、ssage?What is unique about New Zealand?It has a lot more sheep than people.It has more species of penguins than any other country.It doesnt have any snakes.Almost every geographical species in the world can be found there.It has a very varied climate.It has a lot of unique native animals.Its home to
6、 the worlds largest insect-the giant weta.One third of country is made up of national parks.Find three opinions about New Zealand in the texts.Do you agree with these opinions?Whats your opinion about New Zealand?1.New Zealands forests are great for hiking and camping.2.The South Island is the best
7、place to go skiing.3.The countrys beaches,lakes and rivers are perfect for boating and water sports.Read the passage on 43,fill in the blanks with proper words.1.New Zealand is in _.2.New Zealand has an area of _.3.The highest mountain in New Zealand is _.4.The _ is the symbol of New Zealand.the Sou
8、th Pacific 270,000 sq km Mount Cook kiwi 5.New Zealand is also _ to the worlds largest insect giant weta.6.New Zealands _ are great for hiking and camping.home forestsDo you like New Zealand?Would you like to travel there?1.Moa birds were native to New Zealand,but are now extinct.恐鸟原产于新西兰，但现在已经灭绝了。恐
9、鸟原产于新西兰，但现在已经灭绝了。native作名词时，意为：本地人，当地作名词时，意为：本地人，当地 人；本地的动物（或植物）。人；本地的动物（或植物）。eg Gina speaks Italian like a native.The bear was once a native of Britain.native作形容词时，意为：出生地的，儿时作形容词时，意为：出生地的，儿时居住地的；原生于某地的，土生土长的；居住地的；原生于某地的，土生土长的；天赋的，与生俱来的。天赋的，与生俱来的。eg Iris returned to live and work in her native Japan
10、.The horse is not native to America it was introduced by the Spanish.Jackson has a great deal of native intelligence.2.as well as other smaller islands.和其他较小的岛屿。和其他较小的岛屿。as well as意为意为“同，和，也同，和，也”时，可连接两时，可连接两个个 并列成分。在并列成分。在A as well as B结构里，语意的结构里，语意的 重点在重点在A；如果连接并列主语时，谓语要与；如果连接并列主语时，谓语要与 前面的主语在数的形式
11、上保持一致。前面的主语在数的形式上保持一致。as well as还可意为还可意为“和和一样好，除一样好，除之外，之外，还还”。eg He grows flowers as well as vegetables.He cant read as well as his classmates.【拓展拓展】as well意为意为“也，又，还也，又，还”，常置于句末。，常置于句末。eg He knows German,and he knows English as well.Im going to the library and my classmate is coming as well.【语境应用语
12、境应用】用用as well或或as well as填空。填空。1)I am going to Paris and Tom is going _.2)The child is lively _ healthy.as well asas well 3.The country is famous for its birds.这个国家因它的鸟类而闻名。这个国家因它的鸟类而闻名。be famous for意为意为“因因而闻名而闻名”。主语是人时，表示某人以某种知识、技能主语是人时，表示某人以某种知识、技能 或特点等而闻名；或特点等而闻名；主语是地方时，表示某地以某种特点或特主语是地方时，表示某地以某种特
13、点或特 产等而闻名。产等而闻名。eg The woman was internationally famous for her novels and poetry.France is famous for its wine.The company is famous for selling lots of books on the Web.【拓展拓展】be famous as意为意为“作为作为而出名而出名”。主语是人时，表示某人以某种身份出名；主语是人时，表示某人以某种身份出名；主语是地方时，表示某地作为某事物的产地或主语是地方时，表示某地作为某事物的产地或人物的出生地等而出名。人物的出生地等
14、而出名。eg Mo Yan is famous as a writer.Virginia is famous as the birthplace of several US presidents.【语境应用语境应用】用适当的介词填空。用适当的介词填空。1)The town is famous _ its hot springs.2)Mr.Brown is famous _ both a teacher and researcher.3)Mother Teresa is famous _ her work with the poor.forasfor4.It look like a big,sc
15、ary grasshopper,but it is actually harmless.它看起来像一只巨大的，恐怖的蚱蜢，但它看起来像一只巨大的，恐怖的蚱蜢，但 实际上是无害的。实际上是无害的。harmless无害的，不会导致损害的无害的，不会导致损害的不会引起不快的，无恶意的。不会引起不快的，无恶意的。This experiment was harmless to the animals.Its just a bit of harmless fun.5.In fact,one third of the country is made up of national parks,which ar
16、e full of hiking trails and beautiful campsites.事实上，这个国家事实上，这个国家1/3都是由国家公园组都是由国家公园组 成的，到处都是徒步旅行的小径和美丽的成的，到处都是徒步旅行的小径和美丽的 露营地。露营地。be made up of由由构成，其主动形式为构成，其主动形式为 make up，相当于，相当于consist of。eg A car is made up of many different parts.We need one more person to make up a team.The committee consists of
17、 five members.【语境应用语境应用】用用be made up of,consist of,make up的适当形式填空。的适当形式填空。1)The audience at yesterdays meeting _ twelve leaders from some big companies.2.Women _ 56%of the student numbers in the university.make upwas made up of/consisted of Surf the Internet and get more information about New Zealand,then write a short passage in 80 words.
