1、Unit2Iconic Attractions第一课时Teaching objectivesIn this unit,you will 1.read about iconic attractions in different places.2.hear and talk about what best represents a place.3.write a description of an iconic animal.4 learn more about iconic attractions in a city or town.Iconic attractions around the w
2、orldLeading inSydney Opera HouseLeading in1.What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia?2.What is your impression of Australia based on your experience and/or what you have seen in the media?Work in groups and discuss the questionsPre-readingNew vocabularyGuess the meaning of
3、 new words from the context 1.The foundation of Australia 2.Political divisions 3.Located to the south of the equator,below many other countries on the globe,it s often informally referred to as“down under”4.Bakeries,fast-food joints,butcher shops,cafes,and restaurants everywhere provide some of the
4、 premier food experiences in the world.创建;基础政治的位于 赤道面包店;面包厂 公共场所 肉贩;屠夫 最著名的 5.The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand,led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs,along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.6.They have a straightforward and free-and-ea
5、sy attitude towards life,and their friendliness and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went.药草;香草坦率的;简单的While readingSkim the textFast-readingWhats the main idea of the passage?A.The authors impression of the food and music of Australia.B.The authors impression of the people and culture of Austr
6、alia.C.The authors experiences in Australia.D.The author s impression of the attractions of Australia.Match the blog entries to the subheadings_The foundation of Australia_Reflections on multiculturalism_Political divisions_First impressions_Preparing to travel_Aborigines and the didgeridooReading s
7、killWhen you read a passage.Taking notes can help better remember and understand what you have learnt.When you take notes,it is good to write down the important facts just using key words.You can also use abbreviations,such as Aus for Australia and N for north and use symbols such as&for and.Take no
8、tesRead again and take notes,then use your notes to answer the following questions1 What does“down under”mean?2 How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures?Give two examples.3 What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why?4 What are the writers first and biggest i
9、mpressions of Australia?Why?Did you find your notes helpful?Discuss how your notes can be improved.Sentence patterns1.My friend and I have arrived in Katherine,a town in Australias Northern Territory.句型分析：名词短语做同位语，对其前面的名词作补充说明。翻译：我和我的朋友已经抵达澳大利亚北领地的一个小镇凯瑟琳。Sentence patterns1.To survive in this vast l
10、and on the ocean,the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature.句型分析：动词不定式短语作目的状语。翻译：为了在这片广阔的海洋中生存，原住民必须与大自然保持密切接触。DiscussionDiscussionPost-readingAfter reading the passage,please fill in the following blanks The didgeridoo is made _(from;of)a tree branch which is hollow.Most of their musical
11、 instruments are really just sticks found on the ground,among _ there is an_(amaze)instrument called the didgeridoo.After _(experience)Australia,I have to say that l agree _ the tourism slogan:“There s nothing like Australia.They have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life,and the
12、ir _(friendly)and _(warm)made me feel at home wherever l went.fromwithamazingexperiencingwhichfriendlinesswarmthDiscuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain whyWork in groups HomeworkI.build up your vocabulary II.write a description of an iconic place you would like to introduce to us.Thank you!We make it.
