Module 10 Unit 2 The weather is fine all year round（讲解课件PPT）-【优翼·学练优】2023-2024学年八年级上册初二英语同步备课（外研版）

Module 10 The weather Unit 2 The weather is fine all year round. 外研八年级（上） Learning Objectives 1.know the climate of some cities and states in the US; 2.give advice on visiting one place and write a travel guide; 3.describe the weather or climate of one place. By the end of the class, we will be able to: 1.If you have a chance to travel around the world, which country or city do you want to travel? Why? 2.Do you know what is the best season to visit there? Lead-in 3 The US is the place I want to travel most. Look at the photos and describe the cityscapes or sceneries you can see. the statue of liberty time square 4 New England California 5 Space Needle in Seattle Alaska 6 Texas Texas 7 Discussion China and the United States have similar climates. For instance, Beijing and Washington D.C. both have hot summers with temperatures reaching over 30°C (86°F) and cold winters with occasional snowfall. Similarly, Shanghai and New York City both have hot and humid（潮湿的） summers, and mild winters with occasional snow. Despite being located in different parts of the world, China and the United States share some common weather patterns, which include seasonal changes and extreme weather events like hurricanes and typhoons. What do you think is the best season to visit the US? 8 So, when is the best time to visit the US? Skim the passage and find the answer, then match the paragraph with the main ideas. When is the best time to visit the US? The US is a very big country. It is about 3,000 miles from the east coast to the west coast, so choose carefully the places to see and the time to go. Bring a map because you may want to travel around. New York and Washington D.C are good places to visit in May or October, but in winter there is a lot of snow. The best time to visit New England is in September. The weather gets cooler, and the green leaves start to turn photos gold, then brown. Bring your camera so you can take photos of the autumn trees. 9 California