1、Iconic Attractions By the end of this period,you will be able to1.figure out the type of the text and its writing characteristics;2.learn about the iconic features of Australia from different aspects.3.use the past participle correctly in the text and the context.4.build up self-confidence and prope
2、r pride of national culture.Iconic attractions around the world What do you know about the place in the photo?What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia?What does“Iconic Attraction”mean?Do you know some examples of“Iconic Attractions”in the China?StepI Discuss the picturesEx
3、perience the iconic features of AustraliaStepII 1.What type of text is it?How can you make your judgment?A blog.From the first paragraph.The foundation of AustraliaReflections on multiculturalism Political divisionsFirst impressionsPreparing to travelAborigines and the didgeridoo6 Oct1 Oct25 Sep3 Oc
4、tn.创建;基础;地基Reading for structureadj.政治的Before traveling Entry1Preparing to travel While traveling Post-traveling Entry2Entry3Entry4First impressionAborigines and didgeridooReflections on multiculturalismDivide the 4 entries in 3 stages and fill the formBefore travelingWhile travelingPost travelingn
5、What have you prepared in this stage?n What will interest you most in Australia?uWhat did you learn about Australian food?How does it come about?uWhat is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why?uHow to play didgeridoo?pWhat did you think of your trip to Australia?pWhat is your biggest i
6、mpression of Australia?Q1:Why did the writer plan to travel to Australia?ATo do some research on the country.BTo see the Sydney Opera House.CTo visit a friend there and experience Australia.DTo learn more about the people in Australia.Q2:What will interest the author most in Australia?A.Visiting Aus
7、tralian schools B.Seeing iconic attractionsC.Watching cute animals D.Meeting local people and experiencing their culture,food and way of life Detailed reading for every BLOG-BLOG1Choose the best answer to the following questions Detailed reading for every BLOG-BLOG2 Food in Australia _food The Sunda
8、y roast Premier food experience If one wants to have premier food experience in the world,he/she can go to _,butcher shops,cafes and restaurants.The food influenced by _bean curdAsian _Chinese-inspired _Typical Australianbakeries,fast-food jointsAsian culturesherbsdim simDetailed reading for every B
9、LOG-BLOG31.What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why?Read the BLOG3 and answer the questions.The main theme reflected in Aboriginal music is in close contact with nature.Because their music shows the natural and spiritual world around them.Detailed reading for every BLOG-BLOG4What
10、 are the writers first and biggest impressions of Australia?Why?6 OctIts almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia.Ive enjoyed my time here very much.After being here for a while,my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation.Although the main cultu
11、ral influence since 1788 has been Western culture,minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture,with many of the new cultural influences contributed by immigrants.It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents
12、 who were born overseas.Summarize the content of the text.preparationthe unique Australian culture_location/iconic sits/unique animals/_/_/Asian herbs/_Aborigines/_/the cultures/their personalitiesfoodsunday roastmy interestbean curddim simthe natives and musiccelebrates the natural and spiritual wo
13、rldthe complicated mix of peopleStep III Post-reading Critical Thinkingwork in groups to discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.Iconic China AttractionsTOURIST SITESPEOPLEANIMALSCULTUREFOODLOCATION.（事物）is/lies （地理位置）.It has/is （特征）.There ar
14、e many places of interest here,for example,（景点介绍）.There are also many （人们的活动、风俗等）.I hope/think （看法和感受）Step III Post-reading Critical ThinkingOral homework:Summarize the content of this class to your partners.Written homework:Use your own words to write a blog to introduce the iconic features in Chinese.Homework
