Unit 2 Travelling around Reading and Thinking 教学设计-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第一册

必修一Unit 2 Reading and Thinking 【Teaching Objectives】 1. Enable students to understand the historical significance of Peru as the center of the Inca Empire and its Spanish colonial past. 2. Familiarize students with the diverse landscapes of Peru, including the Amazon rainforest, Andes Mountains, and Lake Titicaca. 3. Develop students' appreciation for the unique architecture and cultural heritage of Peru. 4. Cultivate students' understanding of the importance of preserving and respecting diverse ecosystems. 【Teaching Key and Difficult Points】 Key Points: Understanding the historical significance and cultural heritage of Peru. Exploring the ecological wonders and diverse landscapes of Peru. Difficult Point: Encouraging students to appreciate and respect cultural diversity and the importance of ecological conservation. 【Teaching Procedure】 Step 1: Lead-in Initiate a class discussion by asking students what they know about Peru. Encourage them to share any prior knowledge or perceptions they have about the country. Step 2: Pre-reading Show pictures of Machu Picchu, the Amazon rainforest, Andes Mountains, and Lake Titicaca. Ask students to predict what the article will be about and how these places might be connected to Peru. Step 3: While-reading Fast reading Match the tourist destinations in Peru with their corresponding descriptions: 1. Amazon Rainforest Tour 2. Machu Picchu Tour 3. Cusco Tour 4. Lake Titicaca Tour Descriptions: A. A short flight from Cusco takes you to explore the lush and diverse Amazon rainforest. Travel by boat to your accommodation in the middle of the forest and spend three days exploring the unique plants and animals found there. B. Embark on a four-day walking tour through the breathtaking Andes Mountains to reach the ancient city of Machu Picchu. Be amazed by the skillful dry stone method of building used by the Incas. C. Spend four days in the high Andes, experiencing the unique blend of Spanish and local Indian cult