1、Listening and Speaking Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Discuss what best represents a place1.What do you know about New Zealand?New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean.New Zealand has a lot of tourist attractions.Here are some pictures about New Zealand.Do some research to find
2、 out more about the following.the bay of islandsa geysermanuka honeythe hakaa kiwi birds sulphuric poola flock of sheepbungee jumping The Bay of Islands is a subtropical micro-region known for its amazing beauty&history.It is home to Maori of New Zealand.There are about 144 islands in the region.The
3、 most famous attraction is“Hole in the Rock”.For those that love beaches and water activities,its paradise.the bay of islands 岛屿湾岛屿湾 A geyser is a natural spring that sometimes sends hot water or steam up into the air,usually at irregular intervals of time.The most famous gesyser in New Zealand is i
4、n Waimangu Volcanic Valley.It is famous for its highest eruption,with a maximum height of 450 meters.But it has stopped erupting.a geyser 间歇泉间歇泉 The manuka honey is expensive and tasty.It comes from bees that feed on New Zealands manuka trees or bush.Its antibacterial and good for health.It has been
5、 used for its healing properties for centuries.manuka honey 麦卢卡蜂蜜麦卢卡蜂蜜 The haka is a type of ceremonial(礼仪的)Maori dance or challenge.Haka are usually performed in a group and typically represent a display of a tribes pride,strength and unity.The national rugby team of New Zealand,All Blacks,is known
6、 for its performance of Haka at the beginning of football match.the haka 新西兰战舞新西兰战舞 It is a sport in which a person jumps from a high place,such as a bridge or a cliff,with a bungee tied to their feet.The worlds first commercial bungee jumping site was established in New Zealand in the 1980s at Kawa
7、rau Bridge of Queenstown.AJ Hackett is the man that popularized bungee jumping in the 1980s.bungee jumping 蹦极蹦极AJ Hackett The kiwi is a unique and curious bird:it cannot fly,has loose,hair-like feathers,strong legs and no tail.Kiwi are by far the smallest living ratites.They are about the size of a
8、chicken.It is New Zealands national bird.The noise they make sounds like“kee-wee,kee-wee”,which is how the bird got its name.a kiwi bird 奇异鸟奇异鸟 Rotorua often known as Sulphur City is an industrial city,located in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealands North Island.Rotorua is home to steaming hot s
9、prings.The hot pools,high in sulphur(硫磺),have also been said to assist in the easing of pains from arthritis (关节炎)and general aches and pains.a sulphuric pool 硫硫黄黄池池 There are a lot of sheep in New Zealand.There are in fact an estimated 20 sheep to every person(over 44 million sheep).Sheep farming i
10、s a huge industry in New Zealand.Sheep are bred for meat and wool.Some people just have them as pets.a flock of sheep 羊群羊群 Which attracts you the most?2.Listen to a radio programme called Amazing New Zealand.Three speakers are talking about what they believe to best represent New Zealand.Match the s
11、peakers with their jobs and their choices.Dave Edmondswriter of the Fantastic Life blogthe geothermal parksFelicity Jamesbusiness journalistthe New Zealand experienceJane Smitheditor of World Nature magazinethe Bay of Islands3.Listen again and take notes.List the reasons given by the speakers why th
12、ese three things best represent New Zealand.the Bay of Islands:One of the most beautiful places in New Zealand;has boat cruises,hiking tours,tours to observe and experience Maori culture;beaches and water activities;plenty of great wildlifepenguins,whales,dolphins.the geothermal parks:hot springs,ge
13、ysers,bubbling mud,and sulphuric pools make that area one of the most amazing places.the New Zealand experience:a kiwi bird,a flock of sheep,manuka honey,the haka,bungee jumping;experience its culture.4.How do the speakers sum up their opinions?Complete their sentences with the words you hear.1._,th
14、e Bay of Islands is really what best represents New Zealand.2._,the places that best represent New Zealand are the geothermal parks.3._,I would like to suggest that tourists not just visit iconic places in New Zealand-they should experience its culture.All in allIn my opinionIn short5.In groups,disc
15、uss what best represents China.Brainstorm the following topics and take notes.the cultural centre the economic centre the centre(s)of various cuisines the music centre the best place to see nature the best place to experience history the most diverse region the place with the best quality of life6.C
16、hoose one place to give a presentation on.Use the expressions below to help you.Describing special features of a place Its a leading It has/features You can visit/see/enjoy Its one of the top/best in the world.Its celebrated around the world for Its home to/of Its a _ centre.Its famous/well-known fo
17、r Its the centre of Some of its attractions include allows people to Today,Id like to introduce you to Beiing,which is a leading cultural,economic,and historical centre in China.Some of its attractions include the Forbidden City,the Temple of Heaven,the Summer Palace,and of course,the Great Wall.Bei
18、jing is celebrated around the world for the Peking Opera,and one of Chinas most iconic foods,Peking Duck.It features many old neighbourhoods,called hutongs,where you can see how people have lived for hundreds of years.Of course,you can also enjoy modern architecture,such as the“Birds Nest”.All in all,if you can only visit one place in China,Beijing is the place to go.
