1、GLIMPSES OF AUSTRALIAAUSTRALIACapital:Canberra Offcial name:Commonwealth of Australia Area:7,686,850 km2 Population:20 million Highest point:Mount Kosciuszko,2,228 metres above sea level Lowest point:Lake Eyre,15 metres below sea level Australia is the only country that is also a continent.It is the
2、 sixth largest country in the world and is in the smallest continent-Oceania.It is a mainly dry country with only a few coastal areas that have adequate rainfall to support a large population.Approximately 80 of Australians live in the south-eastern coastal area,which includes Australias two largest
3、 cities Melbourne and Sydney.The centre of the continent,which is mainly desert and dry grassland,has few settlements.Australia is famous for its huge,open spaces,bright sunshine,enormous number of sheep and cattle and its unusual wildlife,which include kangaroos and koalas.Australia is a popular de
4、stination with tourists from all over the world who come to experience its unique ecology.Australia is made up of six states.Like the states in America,Australian states are autonomous in some areas of government.However,Australia has a federal government responsible for matters that affect people a
5、ll over the country,such as defence,foreign policy and taxation.The federal parliament is located in Canberra.Which parts of Australia are mentioned in the text?GLIMPSES OF AUSTRALIAAUSTRALIACapital:Canberra Offcial name:Commonwealth of Australia Area:7,686,850 km2 Population:20 million Highest poin
6、t:Mount Kosciuszko,2,228 metres above sea level Lowest point:Lake Eyre,15 metres below sea level Australia is the only country that is also a continent.It is the sixth largest country in the world and is in the smallest continent-Oceania.It is a mainly dry country with only a few coastal areas that
7、have adequate rainfall to support a large population.Approximately 80 of Australians live in the south-eastern coastal area,which includes Australias two largest cities Melbourne and Sydney.The centre of the continent,which is mainly desert and dry grassland,has few settlements.Australia is famous f
8、or its huge,open spaces,bright sunshine,enormous number of sheep and cattle and its unusual wildlife,which include kangaroos and koalas.Australia is a popular destination with tourists from all over the world who come to experience its unique ecology.Australia is made up of six states.Like the state
9、s in America,Australian states are autonomous in some areas of government.However,Australia has a federal government responsible for matters that affect people all over the country,such as defence,foreign policy and taxation.The federal parliament is located in Canberra.Famous forIt is the sixth lar
10、gest country in the world and is in the smallest continent-Oceania.Australia is surrounded by the ocean.Australia lies in Australia is situated in Or:Australia is located in Located in the smallest continent Oceania,Australia is the sixth largest country in the world.Area:7,686,850km Population:20 m
11、illion has a population of（a country）with a population ofhas/covers an area of（a country）with an area of It is a mainly dry country with only a few coastal areas that have adequate rainfall to support a large population.It is warm all the It is warm all the seasons(warm,dry,coldseasons(warm,dry,cold
12、，sunny,rainy)sunny,rainy)Australia is famous for its huge,open spaces,bright sunshine,enormous number of sheep and cattle and its unusual wildlife.Famous forFamous for澳大利亚位于最小的大洲澳大利亚位于最小的大洲大洋洲，是世大洋洲，是世界第六大国家。界第六大国家。它的面积为它的面积为7,686,850平方平方千米千米,人口约为人口约为2,000 万。它是一个以干旱气万。它是一个以干旱气候为主的国家，只有少部分沿海地区有充足候为主的
13、国家，只有少部分沿海地区有充足的雨量。它由六个州组成，其中的雨量。它由六个州组成，其中Melbourne和和Sydney是最大的两个城市。它以明媚的是最大的两个城市。它以明媚的阳光、数不清的牛羊和奇特的野生动植物而阳光、数不清的牛羊和奇特的野生动植物而著名，世界各地的游客来到这里体验它独特著名，世界各地的游客来到这里体验它独特的美丽。的美丽。Located in the smallest continentOceania,Australia is sixth largest country in the world.它的面积为它的面积为7,686,850平方千米平方千米,人口约为人口约为2,0
14、00 万。它是一个以干旱气候为主的国家，万。它是一个以干旱气候为主的国家，只有少部分沿海地区有充足的雨量。它由六只有少部分沿海地区有充足的雨量。它由六个州组成，其中个州组成，其中Melbourne和和Sydney是最是最大的两个城市。它以明媚的阳光、数不清的大的两个城市。它以明媚的阳光、数不清的牛羊和奇特的野生动植物而著名，世界各地牛羊和奇特的野生动植物而著名，世界各地的游客来到这里体验它独特的美丽。的游客来到这里体验它独特的美丽。Located in the smallest continentOceania,Australia is sixth largest country in the
15、 world.It covers a total area of 7,686,850square kilometers with a population of about 20 million.它是一个以干旱气候为主的国家，只它是一个以干旱气候为主的国家，只有少部分沿海地区有充足的雨量。它由六个有少部分沿海地区有充足的雨量。它由六个州组成，其中州组成，其中Melbourne和和Sydney是最大是最大的两个城市。它以明媚的阳光、数不清的牛的两个城市。它以明媚的阳光、数不清的牛羊和奇特的野生动植物而著名，世界各地的羊和奇特的野生动植物而著名，世界各地的游客来到这里体验它独特的美丽。游客来到这里
16、体验它独特的美丽。Located in the smallest continentOceania,Australia is sixth largest country in the world.It covers a total area of 7,686,850square kilometers with a population of about 20 million.It is a mainly dry country with only a few coastal areas that have adequate rainfall.它由六个州组成，其中它由六个州组成，其中Melbou
17、rne和和Sydney是最大的两个城市。它以明媚的阳是最大的两个城市。它以明媚的阳光、数不清的牛羊和奇特的野生动植物而著光、数不清的牛羊和奇特的野生动植物而著名，世界各地的游客来到这里体验它独特的名，世界各地的游客来到这里体验它独特的美丽。美丽。Located in the smallest continentOceania,Australia is sixth largest country in the world.It covers a total area of 7,686,850square kilometers with a population of about 20 milli
18、on.It is a mainly dry country with only a few coastal areas that have adequate rainfall.It is made up of 6 states,in which Melbourne and Sydney are the largest cities.它以明媚的它以明媚的阳光、数不清的牛羊和奇特的野生动植物而阳光、数不清的牛羊和奇特的野生动植物而著名，世界各地的游客来到这里体验它独特著名，世界各地的游客来到这里体验它独特的美丽。的美丽。Located in the smallest continentOceani
19、a,Australia is sixth largest country in the world.It covers a total area of 7,686,850square kilometers with a population of about 20 million.It is a mainly dry country with only a few coastal areas that have adequate rainfall.It is made up of 6 states,in which Melbourne and Sydney are the largest ci
20、ties.As it is famous for its bright sunshine,countless sheep and cattle and its unique wildlife,the tourists from all over the world come to enjoy its scenery.How to describe a country?1.审题审题3.用正确的句子结构用正确的句子结构2.谋篇谋篇地面气城著地面气城著1.地点状语地点状语+,+主句主句/(历史历史)Located in,is one of.with a history of 2.面积面积+人口人口I
21、t covers a total area of with a population of3.气候气候 There is a variety of climate.4.城市城市 ,in which 5.著名著名 Because it is famous for有关加拿大的基本情况如下表：有关加拿大的基本情况如下表：概况概况世界第二大国家世界第二大国家;位于北美洲北部；位于北美洲北部；面面积积9,980,000平方公里平方公里;人口人口三千三百万三千三百万400多年历史多年历史气候与气候与资源资源温暖湿润。温暖湿润。淡水资源丰富，占淡水资源丰富，占(take up)世界淡水量世界淡水量1/3。旅
22、游旅游是一个美丽的国家，有美丽的城市是一个美丽的国家，有美丽的城市Vancouver、富有的城市、富有的城市Toronto；资源丰富，湖泊著名资源丰富，湖泊著名请用英语写一篇短文介绍加拿大。包括请用英语写一篇短文介绍加拿大。包括上表中所有内容。上表中所有内容。第三人称第三人称 现在时现在时 1 2 3 4 5 Come on!Choose me!21354 1 地点地点+历史历史 2 人口人口+面积面积 3 气候气候+资源资源 4 城市城市5 著名著名 1 2 3 4 5 世界第二大国家世界第二大国家;位于北美洲北部；位于北美洲北部；400多年多年历史历史面积面积9,980,000平方公里平方
23、公里;人口三千三百万人口三千三百万温暖湿润。淡水资源丰富，占温暖湿润。淡水资源丰富，占(take up)世世界淡水量界淡水量1/3。是一个美丽的国家，有美丽的城市是一个美丽的国家，有美丽的城市Vancouver、富有的城市、富有的城市Toronto；资源丰富，湖泊著名资源丰富，湖泊著名第三人称第三人称 现在时现在时 Located in the north of North America,Canada is the second largest country in the world with a history of only about 400 years.It covers an a
24、rea of 9,980,000 square kilometres with a population of thirty-three million.Canada is mainly warm and wet,and it is rich in fresh water,which takes up one third of the total amount in the world.Canada is a beautiful country,in which there is a beautiful city Vancouver and a wealthy city Toronto.Bec
25、ause it is famous for the Great Lakes and the rich resources,the tourists from all over the world come to enjoy its scenery.假如你是王力，你的加拿大笔友假如你是王力，你的加拿大笔友Jack来信要你谈谈中国的基来信要你谈谈中国的基本情况，本情况，请你根据图表所提供的信息写一封回信。请你根据图表所提供的信息写一封回信。国别国别地理地理位置位置面积面积人口人口气候气候民族和语言民族和语言自然资源自然资源中华中华人民人民共和共和国国亚洲亚洲东部东部960万万平方公平方公里里；东；东西五千西五千公里公里15亿亿各地各地不同不同56个，不同个，不同民族语言不民族语言不同同许多大江湖许多大江湖泊，煤，天泊，煤，天然气，石油然气，石油Dear Jack,Im glad to hear from you.You wanted to know something about China in your letter and now Im writing to tell you.Thank you!Thank you!
