Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Reading and Thinking 课件-2023-2024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 Austrilia After the class, you will be able to: 1. learn about the iconic features of Australia. 2. learn to take notes effectively while reading. 3. understand what makes a fruitful travel. Learning objectives Iconic attractions do not just refer to the buildings of a place Iconic Attractions They can be anything that is attractive. Do Iconic attractions just refer to the buildings of a place? “Iconic Attractions”refers to attractions which act as a sign or symbol of a place. That is Sydney Opera House. Is it an iconic attraction of Australia? A. a brochure B. a biography C. a blog D. a guide book this blog 1. What type of the text is it? (Activity 2: Read for structure) Pre-reading 2.How many entries are there in this blog? Pre-reading a travel blog entry1 entry2 entry3 entry4 a short piece of writing（日记中的）简短记录 Skim the text and match the blog entries to the subheadings. Then write the blog entry numbers in the blanks. Two are extra. ____ The foundation of Australia ____ First impressions ____ Reflections on multiculturalism ____ Preparing to travel ____ Political divisions ____ Aborigines and the didgeridoo Entry 1: Preparing to travel （before travelling） Entry 2: First impressions (while travelling) Entry 3: Aborigines and the didgeridoo (while travelling) Entry 4: Reflections on multiculturalism (after travelling) While-reading Take a note for entry 1. (Activity 3: Read for details) What important information can you get from the entry? (1min) Entry 1: Preparing to travel. Skim for topic What words and expressions are used to describe the above information? Scan for aspects and details Language Take notes When you read a passage, sometimes it helps to take notes so that you can better remember and understand what you have learnt. When you take notes, it is good to write down the important facts just using key words and ignore many of the small words. You can also use abbreviations, such as “Aus” for “Australia” and “N” for “north”, and use symbols such as “&” for “and”. equator S many countries AU (down under) iconic sites and animals interest² ∵ major in social studies SOH GOR k &k N meeting people experiencing culture, food & way of life Organize the notes well for entry 1.  location preparation FOOD 1st open-air BBQ dif ∧ yummy meals typical Au food  Bri e.g. Sunday roast premier food expces Asian cultures  bean curd & herbs Au version dim sim Experiences Learn 1st impressions (Sydney) Entry 2 Aborigines & the didgeridoo (Katherine, N. Territory) Aborigines small population visible influence history: hard survive, close contact with nature music instru: sticks the didger.:hollow branch theme: celebrate natural &spiritual world put, blow…vibrating…, holeX change mouth shape pitch breathe in …nose, out…mouth Entry 3 10 mix of people (50% born overseas) mix of cultures (Western + minority + immigrant) facts feelings like the people most Reasons straightforward free & easy attitude to life friendliness, warmth Entry 4 2.What do you think of the writer’s trip? Why? 3.What is travel in your eyes ? Activity 4 Thinking and sharing 1.What is the author's feeling after experiencing Australia? Discuss and share 2.What do you think of the writer’s trip? Why? 1.What is the author's feeling after experiencing Australia? 2.What do you think of the writer’s trip? Why? 1.What is the author's feeling after experiencing Australia? 1. What is the author's feeling after experiencing Australia? “ There is nothing like Australia.” Australia has unique culture, and unique people. The writer wants to stress the uniqueness of Australia. Activity 4 Thinking and sharing 2.What do you think of the writer’s trip? Why? 3.What is travel in your eyes ? A new perspective of TRAVEL Target Learning Experiencing Venturing Abandonment Research Preparations Experiences Reflections Activity 4 Thinking and sharing Activity 5: Reflecting 1. Do I understand the meaning of the iconic attractions? 2. Do I learn some new aspects of australia? 3. Do I master the skills of taking notes? 4. Do I understand why the writer's trip is a fruitful one? ... teamwork 1. Improve your notes and practice retelling with the help of your notes. 2. Use what you discussed to write a blog to share the iconic features of China. Assignment 16 Thank you ! $$