1、The first period of classPre-task:As we know the world is made up of seven continents and four oceans.Who can tell the names of continents and oceans?North AmericaSouth AmericaAfrica Europe Asia Oceania Antarctica Pacific OceanPacific OceanAtlantic Ocean Indian OceanArctic OceanPlease tell the names
2、 of continents and oceansCanadaThe Pacific OceanHawaiiAlaskaMexicoFive LakesThe Atlantic Oceanthe location and neighbors of the USASuperiorMichiganErieHuronOntarioPlease tell the names of the five lakesBrief summaryFrom the pictures above we can conclude America lies in the South of North America.It
3、 is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.The northern land neighbor is Canada,and the southern is Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico.More information about the U.S.A National FlagNational EmblemStatue of LibertyDo you know about the main cities of the U.S.A?the c
4、apital of the U.S.AIt is the largest seaport in the USA.The world-famous The world-famous Hollywood Hollywood Village is here which Village is here which dominates the film-making industry of the nation.The dominates the film-making industry of the nation.The weather is good,never very cold here and
5、 its beautiful weather is good,never very cold here and its beautiful suburbs of green hills are most suitable for film-making.suburbs of green hills are most suitable for film-making.Universal CityUniversal City Studio is the largest studio in the world.Studio is the largest studio in the world.Dis
6、neylandDisneyland is also located here.is also located here.It is called the Super Market of America.It is the most important industrial and commercial city.The International Labor Day came from the workers strike in Chicago.It is almost the oldest city in the USA.It is also a center of culture and
7、education.Many Chinese have settled in California and many of them live thereLets appreciate some beautiful scenery of the U.S.AGrand CanyonGolden BridgeYellow Stone National ParkScenery in HawaiiChinatownTask 1:If you have a chance to visit the U.S.A,where would you like to go and why?Task 2 How mu
8、ch do you know about California?California is also called:A.Golden State B.Beach State C.Silver State D.China StateCalifornia is the _ largest state.A.firstB.secondC.third D.fourthTask 3:Look at the pictures below.Each illustrates something about California.Discuss in groups what each picture means
9、to you.A native American Indian was standing beside a camp.It seemed that he or shefelt very happy.Maybe he or she had a good harvest.vHe was a gold miner.He was panning gold.He looked not only thin and weak,but also thirsty and tired.It was difficult for them to achieve the dream of becoming rich.A
10、 building in Chinatown Many Chinese have settled in California and many of them live in Chinatown in San Francisco.By 1990,the nations being immigrated from different parts of the world had made California into the most racially and ethnically diverse state in the country.Other reference pictures about gold rush in CaliforniaTask 4:Discussion1.Do you think Gold Rush benefits California?2.If you have a chance to immigrate to the U.S.A,California is your favorite place to settle down?Why?Homework:Get preparations for the reading:California
