1、Lesson 1 World News必修四必修四ObjectivesTo practice identifying the type of newspaper an article is from.To talk about what is in the news.1.Do you care about whats going on in the world?Part IPre-reading TaskRed Square ParadeConference on Dialogue of Asian CivilizationsTokyo Olympic Games2.What areas of
2、 the world are often in the news at the moment?Venezuela Syria Myanmar1.poverty a.happening in a lot of places or done by a lot of people2.demand b.the situation or experience of being poor3.belief c.a change or changes made to a system or organization in order to improve it4.host d.the need or desi
3、re that people have for particular goods or services 5.distinction e.a sum of money that a person or organization owes6.delighted f.the feeling that something is definitely true or exists7.widespread g.causing physical pain8.reform h.a country,city,or organization that provides the necessary space,e
4、quipment etc.for a special event9.debt i.to officially tell people about something,especially about a plan or a decision10.painful j.a clear difference or separation between two similar things11.application k.a formal,usually written,request12.announce l.very pleased and happy3.match following words
5、 with their proper meanings.G8Part IIReading Africa on G8 AgendaAfrica on G8 AgendaFast-readingLook at the title and the pictures,and then read the text quickly and fill in the blanks.Reading tips the title and pictures can help you to know what the text is about.The article is made of two(1)of news
6、:the first one:(2),which is about what is(3)and the topic of Africa（4）.The second one:(5),which shows us something about the 2012(6).piecesAfrica on G8 AgendaG8will be discussed in detailLondon WinsOlympic GamesRead in detail and fill in the blanks.The full name of G8:_ Formation:_,_,_,_,_,_,_,_ How
7、 often is the meeting held?_ Discussion about:major problems that _ Back-groundsthe Group of EightFrance the USBritainGermany Japan Italy Canada Russia Every summerconcern the whole world 1)_ Many people cannot get the _,_,_,_ or _ 2)_ _ and _ are extremely important.Topicswidespread povertywaterclo
8、thinghousingelectricityeducationAIDSSex educationhealth care administration1)Demand:The debt of _ should _2)Belief:This is the only way to _ their _ pasts.Africas poorest countriesbe cancelledescapepainfulComments1)Why is this years meeting unusual?2)What are some of the major problems in Africa?Bec
9、ause the topic of Africa will be discussed in detail this year.Many people cannot get the water,clothing,housing,electricity or education they need.Another problem is AIDS.Group workRead the article and answer these questions.London WinsTopicLondon(1).TimeJuly 6,2005Place(2).Peoples reaction The cro
10、wds(3)it in the streets.Prince William is(4)to hear that.Read in detail and fill in the blanks.WINSLondoncelebratedelightedGroup workRead the article and answer these questions.1）What important news were London people reacting to at lunchtime on July 6,2005?The announcement of the name of the city t
11、o host the 2012 Olympic Games.2）How were they reacting to this news?The news was celebrated by crowds in the streets.3）Why did this news have historical importance?Because now London has the distinction of being the first city to host the event three times.Choose the best answers according to the pa
12、ssage.1.Which of the following is the reason that makes this meeting unusual?A.They will discuss major problems.B.They dont meet every year.C.G8 stands for the worlds wealthiest nations.D.The topic of Africa will be discussed carefully this year.2.How can the G8 nations help Africas poorest countrie
13、s?A.They discuss the problems in Africa.B.They can give many people in Africa food,houses,and so on.C.They can cancel the debt of Africas poorest countries.D.They can help the people in Africa treat their AIDS.3.What are some of the major problems in Africa?A.Many people cannot get water.B.Many peop
14、le cant get clothing,housing,electricity or education they need.C.AIDS.D.All of the above.ExercisesReading Comprehension 4.From the second passage,we can learn the following information EXCEPT that .A.all the people in London were very excitedB.London has defeated Moscow,Madrid,New York and ParisC.L
15、ondon has become the first city to host the event three timesD.Prince William was delighted at the news in London 5.From the two passages,we can infer .A.Paris is Londons strongest competitor in hosting the 2012 Olympic GamesB.at 12:45 UK time Londons name has been announced twiceC.Prince William in New Zealand asked the British to celebrate activities for the newsD.G8 has decided to cancel the debt of AfricaFinish all exercises 1-6 on pages 66-67.
