1、人教选择性必修第四册Unit 2 Using Language(I)Discuss what best represents a place教学目 Lead-inWhat do you think can best represent a place?the iconic attraction the famous people local legend local arts and snacks famous events that happened here native language.学习目标学习目标12To learn about New Zealand by listening
2、to a radio interview about its iconic landscapes and customs To learn and use key sentence patterns to choose and introduce Chinese iconic attraction目标一：目标一：To learn about New Zealand by listening to a radio interview about its iconic landscapes and customsActivity 1:Look at the pictures and discuss
3、 the questions in pairs.u What do you know about New Zealand?u Which attracts you the most?Which picture would you like to know more about?1 the Bay of IslandsOne of New Zealands favourite travel destinations l plenty to see and do:cruises,sailing,swimming,diving,deep sea fishing,hiking,camping l va
4、riety of marine life,including dolphins,whales,and penguins l early European settlement and Maori culture2 the hakaA ceremonial dance performed by the Maori peoplel can be performed by both men and womenl to get ready for war and to develop team spirit3 a kiwi birdAn icon of New Zealand l nearly bli
5、nd,flightless bird l usually comes out only at night l endangered species,vulnerable and threatened4 a geyserA natural hot spring l forms when pressure builds up beneath the ground,causing an eruption of hot water and steam l known as a geothermal system(near volcanoes)5 a sulphuric poolSometimes fo
6、und in the same area as geysers l a landscape bathed in steam,with powerful geysers shooting steam into the air,vividly coloured sulphuric pools,and bubbling mud6 manuka honeyMade from the manuka plant l quite thick and dark,and slightly bitter 7 bungee jumpingOriginated with an ancient adult initia
7、tion ceremonyl people jumped off a high platform with vines attached to their feet as a test for their courage and passage into manhood.8 a flock of sheepFirst introduced to New Zealand in the late 18th century l sheep farming became the main industry in New Zealand.Activity 2:Listen to a radio prog
8、ramme called Amazing New Zealand.Three speakers are talking about what they believe to best represent New Zealand.Match the speakers with their jobs and their choices.Dave EdmondsFelicity JamesJane Smithwriter of the Fantastic Life blogbusiness journalisteditor of World Nature magazinethe geothermal
9、 parksthe New Zealand experiencethe Bay of IslandsActivity 3:Listen again and take notes.List the reasons given by the speakers why these three things best represent New Zealand.the Bay of Islands:the geothermal parks:the New Zealand experience:Suggested Answers the Bay of Islands:one of the most be
10、autiful places in New Zealand;has boat cruises,hiking tours,tours to observe and experience Maori culture;beaches and water activities;plenty of great wildlifepenguins,whales,dolphins.the geothermal parks:hot springs,geysers,bubbling mud,and sulphuric pools make that area one of the most amazing pla
11、ces.the New Zealand experience:a kiwi bird,a flock of sheep,manuka honey,the haka,bungee jumping;experience its culture.on the whole,as a whole,briefly,in brief,in a word,in conclusion,in my view,as far as Im concerned,as I have said above Activity 4:How do the speakers sum up their opinions?Complet
12、e their sentences with the words you hear.1 _,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 Zealandthey should experience its culture.
13、All in allIn my opinionIn shortSum up When people 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.Can you list more summative phrases?目标二：目标二：To learn
14、 and use key sentence patterns to choose and introduce Chinese iconic attractionActivity 1:In groups,discuss what best represents China.Brainstorm the following topics and take notes.the cultural centre the centre(s)of various cuisines the best place to see nature the most diverse region the economi
15、c centre the music centre the best place to experience history the place with the best quality of lifeActivity 2:Choose one place to give a presentation on.Use the expression below to help you.Describing special features of a placeIts a leading.Its home to/of.Its famous/well-known for.It has/feature
16、s.Its a _ centre.Its the centre of.You can visit/see/enjoy.Some of its attractions include.Its one of the top/best.in the world.allows people to.Its celebrated around the world for.Sample WritingToday,Id like to introduce you to Beijing,which is a leading cultural,economic,and historical centre in C
17、hina.Some of its attractions include the Forbidden 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.学习总结学习总结Have you learnt how to introduce Chinese iconic attraction?
