Unit 2 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

Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Reading and Thinking Experience the iconic features of Australia 人教版（2019）选择性必修四 Learning objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: 1. read some blog entries about Australia; 2. experience the iconic features of Australia during reading; 3. understand the meaning of iconic attractions, and learn how to introduce them; 4. grasp how to take notes, take notes for each blog entry and discuss how to improve notes with your group mates; 5. discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you’d like to introduce to a foreigner and give your reasons. 当谈及一个国家或一座城市时，每个人心中对同一地方的具有代表性的事物可能会有不同的看法，但是这些事物一定是给人们留下深刻印象的东西，也通常是在大家眼里美好的东西。 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。 ——萨迪（波斯诗人） I know that it is the Sydney Opera House in Australia, and that it is one of the world’s most famous buildings. The building looks quite beautiful, rising up next to the water like sails on a ship. Lead-in Look and discuss. What do you know about the place in the photo? What are your impressions of this place? Suggested Answers Cultural notes The Sydney Opera House itself is one of the most iconic architectural structures in the world, designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon (1918–2008) in 1957, and is meant to look like either seashells or the sails of a ship. As Utzon’s original design was little more than a preliminary sketch, it took a number of years for the Opera House to be completed while architects and engineers tried to figure out how different parts of the building could be completed. However, when the building was finally finished and opened to the public in 1973, it was immediately considered a masterpiece of modern design. Today, the Opera House is in constant use for operas, ballets, and concerts, and is a popular tourist attraction. Look and discuss. Do you know of any other iconic attractions in the world? 符号的；图标的 Work in groups and discuss the questions. Pre-readi