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Unit2 Iconic Attractions
Using Language1
Discuss what best represents a place
Teaching Objectives
listen to a radio programme and find out what the speakers believe to best represent New Zealand;
list the reasons given by the speakers why these three things best represent New Zealand;
learn how to sum up opinions;
discuss what best represents China.
Step1
Lead in
What do you know about New Zealand?
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean. New Zealand has a lot of tourist attractions.
Step2
Pre-listening
the bay of islands
a geyser
manuka honey
a kiwi bird
s sulphuric pool
a flock of sheep
bungee jumping
the haka
• The Bay of Islands is a subtropical(亚热带的) micro-region known for its amazing beauty & history.
• It is home to Maori of New Zealand.
• There are about 144 islands in the region.
• The most famous attraction is “Hole in the Rock”.
• For those that love beaches and water activities,
it's paradise.
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the Bay of Islands 岛屿湾
• A geyser is a natural spring that sometimes sends hot water or steam up into the air, usually at irregular intervals of time.
• The most famous gesyser in New Zealand is in Waimangu Volcanic Valley.
• It is famous for its highest eruption(喷发), with a maximum height of 450 meters.
• But it has stopped erupting.
a geyser 间歇泉
• The manuka honey is expensive and tasty.
• It comes from bees that feed on New Zealand's manuka trees or bush.
• It’s antibacterial(抗菌的) and good for health.
• It has been used for its healing properties for centuries.
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manuka honey 麦卢卡蜂蜜
• The haka is a type of ceremonial(礼仪的) Maori dance or challenge.
• Haka are usually performed in a group and typically represent a display of a tribe's pride, strength and unity.
• The national rugby team of New Zealand, All Blacks, is known for its performance of Haka at the beginning of football match.
the haka 新西兰战舞
• It is a sport in which a person jumps from a high place, such as a bridge or a cliff, with a bungee tied to their feet.
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