Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Reading and Thinking 课件-2022-2023学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册

Reading and Thinking The very famous or popular places that are considered as the representatives of their countries. Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye. ---- Saadi 任何给心灵留下深刻印象的东西，在人们眼里似乎都是可爱的。 -------（波斯诗人）萨迪 Iconic attractions around the world Discussion Work in groups and answer the questions. What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia? What is your impression of Australia based on your experience and/or what you have seen in the media? What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia? koala kangaroo sandy beach desert aboriginal culture （土著文化） What is your impression of Australia based on your experience and/or what you have seen in the media? My impression is that it is a very dry place that is subject to （易遭受）wildfires. At the same time, it is the smallest continent but a very big country. Read the text (P14-15) Welcome to Australia Skim the text and answer the questions. What type of text is it? Find the main idea for each text and match them. Two are extra. ______ The foundation of Australia ______ Reflections on multiculturalism ______ Political divisions _____ First impressions _____ Preparing to travel _____ Aborigines and the didgeridoo Blog text. 1 2 3 4 Read for detailed information Blog 1 Next week I’m travelling to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. I have already done some research on the country. Located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often informally referred to as “down under”. I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can’t wait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I’m more interested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture, food, and way of life. The nickname “down under” comes