1、Discuss what best represents a placeLearning ObjectivesStudents can understand the characteristics of New Zealand and expand their cultural horizons;Students can pay attention to the relationship between the identity characteristics of the speakers and their views;Students can use the key sentence p
2、atterns to introduce the iconic attractions in China.Lead-inListening and SpeakingHomeworkI know that New Zealand is a beautiful island nation southeast of Australia,and it was the location where Lord of the Rings was filmed.1 the Bay of Islands2 the haka3 a kiwi bird4 a geyser5 a sulphuric pool6 ma
3、nuka honey7 bungee jumping8 a flock of sheepOne of New Zealands favourite travel destinations plenty to see and do:cruises,sailing,swimming,diving,deep sea fishing,hiking,camping variety of marine life,including dolphins,whales,and penguins early European settlement and Maori culturethe Bay of Islan
4、dsA ceremonial dance performed by the Maori people can be performed by both men and women to get ready for war and to develop team spiritthe hakakiwi bird:An icon of New Zealand nearly blind,flightless bird usually comes out only at night endangered species,vulnerable and threatenedgeyser:a natural
5、hot spring forms when pressure builds up beneath the ground,causing an eruption of hot water and steam known as a geothermal system(near volcanoes)sulphuric pool:Sometimes found in the same area as geysers a landscape bathed in steam,with powerful geysers shooting steam into the air,vividly coloured
6、 sulphuric pools,and bubbling mudmanuka honey:Made from the manuka plant quite thick and dark,and slightly bitter在新西兰和澳大利亚新南威尔士北部的山坡、沿海地区、森林边缘，生有一种叫做麦卢卡【也称曼努卡】（manuka）的红茶树。每逢初夏，它盛开的花朵会引得成群的蜜蜂来蜜源采集花蜜，以酿造独具特色的麦卢卡蜂蜜。bungee jumpingOriginated with an ancient adult initiation ceremony people jumped off a
7、high platform with vines attached to their feet as a test for their courage and passage into manhood.Alan John Hackett,opened up the first commercial bungee jumping site at the Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge in New Zealand.sheepFirst introduced to New Zealand in the late 18th century sheep farming
8、became the main industry in New Zealand.What best represents New Zealand?Presenters 1:Dave Edmonds(business journalist)Choice:the Bay of IslandsReasons:_ cruises or _ tours to _ the _ and their _,as well as tours to _ and _ Maori _ be astonished to _ the haka on site _ and _ activities make it a pop
9、ular tourist destination plenty of great _boathikingexploresmall townsrich historyobserveexperiencecultureseebeacheswaterwildlifeWhat best represents New Zealand?Presenters 2:Felicity James(editor of World Nature magazine)Choice:the geothermal parksp beachesp springs p geysersp kiwi bird Which of th
10、e following make geothermal parks the most amazing place youll ever see?p bubbling mud(p a flock of sheepp sculphuric pools What best represents New Zealand?Presenter 3:Jane Smith(writer of the Fantastic Life blog)Choice:the New Zealand experienceDo translation according to what you haved learned.1.
11、我认为如果人们离开新西兰前没有见过几维鸟或羊群，那他就不算真正体验过这个国家。I think that_ without _,_thay havent _.2.我想说的是，最能代表新西兰的不一定是一个地方，而是你在那里的经历。What _ is that _,_but rather _.3.尝一尝麦卢卡蜂蜜，看一看哈卡舞，去蹦极吧！_if someone left New Zealand seeing a kiwi bird or truely experienced the country Im trying to saywhat best represents New Zealand is
12、 not necessarily a placethe experience you get therea flock of sheepTry some manuka honey.See the haka.Go bungee jumping.What best represents NZ?the geothermal parks(chosen by an editor of World Nature magazine)sulphuric pools hot springs geysers bubbling mudthe NZ experience(chosen by a writer of t
13、he Fantastic Life blog)the haka bungee jumping manuka honeythe Bay of Islands(a business journalists choice)boat cruises hiking tours water activities wildlifeThinking Map a kiwi bird a flock of sheep Are the three people talking about New Zealand from the same perspective?Find examples in your note
14、s.How do our careers affect our thinking and talking?DiscussionPeople of different careers have different characteristics.For example,when we talk about new media,we usually think of quick thinking and quick reaction.Therefore,people in different industries have their own professional characteristic
15、s in their concerns and ways of looking at problems.People PlaceCareerPerspectiveDave Edmondsthe Bay of Islandsbusiness journalistFelicity Jamesthe geothermal parkseditor of World Nature magezineJane Smiththe New Zealand experiencewriter of Fantastic Life blogeconomic benefitsuniqueness of the scene
16、rymulti-cultural aspects1._,the Bay of Islands is really what best represents New Zealand.2._,the places that best represent New Zealand are the geothermal parks.3._,I would like to suggest that tourists not just visit iconic places in New Zealand they should experience its culture.sum upWhen people
17、 talk about the same subject for a long time,they often end by stating the main point of their talk.Such summaries often begin with phrases such as In summary,To sum up,All in all,In short,and so on.on the whole as a whole briefly in brief in a word in conclusion in my view as far as Im concerned as
18、 I have said aboveOther expressions:All in allIn my opinionIn shortWell,I wouldnt choose a particular place.I think that if someone left New Zealand without seeing a kiwi bird or a flock of sheep,they havent truly experienced the country.What Im trying to say is that what best represents New Zealand
19、 is not necessarily a place,but rather the experiences you get there.Try some manuka honey.See the haka.Go bungee jumping!In short,I would like to suggest that tourists not just visit iconic places in New Zealand they should experience its culture.Audio ScriptJane:Yes,Dave.I think the Bay of Islands
20、 is a great place too,but I have a different place in mind.Folks,this is Felicity James,editor of World Nature magazine.Felicity?Thanks,William.In my opinion,the places that best represent New Zealand are the geothermal parks,such as in the North Island area.The hot springs,geysers,bubbling mud,and
21、sulphuric pools make that area one of the most amazing places youll ever see.The scenery there is truly unique to New Zealand.Also,here with us is Jane Smith,writer of the Fantastic Life blog.Jane,what do you think?Audio ScriptFelicity:William:Felicity:William:Well,I wouldnt choose a particular plac
22、e.I think that if someone left New Zealand without seeing a kiwi bird or a flock of sheep,they havent truly experienced the country.What Im trying to say is that what best represents New Zealand is not necessarily a place,but rather the experiences you get there.Try some manuka honey.See the haka.Go
23、 bungee jumping!In short,I would like to suggest that tourists not just visit iconic places in New Zealand they should experience its culture.Audio ScriptJane:你所在的社区举办面向外国友人的文化活动，需要请社区不社区不同职业代表同职业代表为社区出介绍中国中国的双语海报。促进文化交流促进文化交流让世界认识中国让世界认识中国中外文化交流海报征集活动中外文化交流海报征集活动 the cultural centre the centre(s)of
24、 various cuisines the best place to see nature the most diverse region the economic centre the music centre the best place to experience history the place with the best quality of lifethe cultural centreBeijing is the capital city as well as cultural centre of China.Beijing has a profound culture.Be
25、ijing containing the cultural heritage of 5,000 history of China,absorbing the exploding knowledge of the current society,and foretelling the scenarios of the future development.the centre(s)of various cuisinesChina covers a large territory and has many nationalities,hence a variety of Chinese food
26、with different but fantastic and mouthwatering flavor.Since Chinas local dishes have their own typical characteristics,generally,Chinese food can be roughly divided into eight regional cuisines,which has been widely accepted around.Certainly,there are many other local cuisines that are famous,such a
27、s Beijing Cuisine and Shanghai Cuisine.the economic centreShanghai is mainland Chinas commercial capital and most populous city.Alongside Beijing,Chongqing,and Tianjin,it is one of four municipalities directly controlled by the central government.the most diverse regionLocated in a sub-tropical mari
28、time region,Shenzhen is visited by typhoons three or four times a year but most of the time it enjoys sunny days and gentle sea winds with an average temperature of around 22.4C year-round.Overseas Chinese Town has a special appeal with its theme parks called Splendid China,Chinese Folk Culture Vill
29、age,Window of the World and Happy Valley.Most of them are miniature landscapes that mirror the most famous architectures in the world and in China.the music centreHarbin,famous for its Russian influence,is also known as“Chinas Music City”and regularly holds world-renowned cultural events.the best pl
30、ace to experience historyThe Terracotta Warriors and Horses is the most significant historical and cultural site,which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huangs mausoleum in Lintong,Xian,Shaanxi Province.the place with the best quality of lifeChengdu,the capital of Sichuan province,has
31、 been recognized as“the land of abundance”for a long time.With rich cultural heritage,Chengdu is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in China.People who once step onto the land of Chengdu city will quickly fall in love with life there.It seems that Chengdu people are living a happy lif
32、e with less pressure from their occupation,family or from the conflict social competition.BrainstormBrainstormWhat career do you know?What career do you know?teacherteacherradio hostradio hosttour tour guideguidecleancleanerersecurity security guardguardWhich place will these people Which place will
33、 these people of different career choose?of different career choose?Describing special features of a place Its a leading.It has/features.Its home to/of.Its a _ centre.Its famous/well-known for.Its the centre of.You can visit/see/enjoy.Its one of the top/best.in the world.Its celebrated around the wo
34、rld for.Some of its attractions include.allows people to.If you are of a career above,which place will you choose to best represent China?Work in groups.Today,Id like to introduce you to Beijing,which is a leading cultural,economic,and historical centre in China.Some of its attractions include the F
35、orbidden City,the Temple of Heaven,the Summer Palace,and of course,the Great Wall.Beijing is celebrated around the world for the Peking Opera,and one of Chinas most iconic foods,Peking Duck.It features many old neighbourhoods,called hutongs,where you can see how people have lived for hundreds of years.Of course,you can also enjoy modern architecture,such as the“Birds Nest”.All in all,if you can only visit one place in China,Beijing is the place to go.Thank you!
