Unit 3 Reading 1 课件 2023-2024学年牛津译林版英语八年级下册

八下 Unit 3 Online tours Reading I 1 computer Do you know any websites about travelling? A speech(3mins) What is the name of the website? Around the world in Eight Hours Read the instructions It can take you to have o_ t_ to places all over the world . nline ours Turn to page 36.Tell me, what’s the title of this passage? Europe Asia Africa North America Australia South America A map of the world Around the World in Eight Hours The name of The Big Apple is believed to have appeared in 1909. A man named Martin Wayfarer criticized the disproportional amount of the nation's money New York City received annually. He compared the country's economy to a tree with many roots, but the "big apple" (New York City) received the bulk of the "sap." It's very possible that residents of New York City may have embraced that criticism as a source of civic pride. Living in the city meant enjoying the benefits of a robust economy. Scanning 1.What do people call New York? The Big Apple. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm 2. What places of interest are mentioned(提及)? Wall street Times square Central Park Broadway A B C D /m n'h tn//'a l nd/ Manhattan Island 曼哈顿岛 at the southern end of… Wall Street Bull The oversize sculpture shows the symbol of aggressive (有冲劲的)financial optimism and prosperity. Wall Street world-famous trade center international banks Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm Further on is Times Square. Every year, thousands of people gather here on New Year’s Eve. It’s exciting to see the huge glass ball falling through the darkness. What can people do at Times Square? Life in New York (para 4-5, line 11-15) Thousands of people gather on Times Square on New Year’s eve. The huge glass ball falls through the darkness. Let’s walk further on… 9 In the centre of the island is Central Park. With several lakes, hills and a large green lawn, it’s a good place to relax after a hard day’s work. Is it a good place? Why? Para 5 several / sevr l/ pron. lawn