Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Assessing Your Progress & Project课件 2024-2025学年高二英语人教版选择性必修第四册

人教版（2019）选择性必修四 Assessing Your Progress & Project Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Learning objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: check and consolidate what you have learnt in this unit when it comes to vocabulary, such as distribution, violence, and capacity; check and consolidate what you have learnt in this unit when it comes to grammar, like the past participle; learn about more iconic features worldwide, such as The “Bird’s Nest”, The emu, and The Grand Bazaar; improve your ability of self-evaluation and reflection. adj. 大；宏大的 distribution violence frequency herb hatch capacity 1. The iconic Beijing National Stadium, also known as the “Bird’s Nest”, has a _________ of 80,000. 2. Special tiger reserves with fences have greatly improved the ____________ of the wild tiger population across India, and local police are now entitled to give longer prison sentences to hunters. 3. The _________ of the boat trips between the islands falls greatly in bad weather when stormy waves make such journeys especially difficult. 4. The largest native bird of Australia is the emu. Male emus are good fathers — after their babies are ________, they take care of them until they are nine months old. 5. ______ are an essential component of traditional Chinese medicine. 6. __________ tornado storms have been known to cause severe damage in America’s famous “Tornado Alley” area. capacity distribution frequency hatched Herbs Violent Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words in the box. n. 栅栏；围栏 n. 监狱；监禁 ___ A ___________ (construct) as part of a larger political plan, the market was established to improve the city’s overall economy and prosperity. ___ B By the 17th century, the two markets and their surrounding areas had joined together to create a giant market that became an important part of the Silk Road, _______ (link) Europe to Asia. ___ C As for the future, _______ (inspire) by its own history, the Grand Bazaar (大巴扎集市) is still growing, with many shops opening nearby, offering cheaper prices that attract even the locals. ___ D Today, the Grand Bazaar is extremely iconic, _______ (mix) Turkey’s glorious trade history with its special brand of modern cultural tourism. ___ E At first, the Grand Bazaar _____ (sell) mostly textiles, but it soon expanded into selling books, jewellery, furniture, food, and a lot more. ___ F The market that was originally built was quite small in comparison to today’s Grand Bazaar. Some years later, another market ___________ (open) nearby. ___ G The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, has a long history _______ (date) back to 1455. Constructed linking inspired dating mixing sold (was) opened 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fill in the blanks using the appropriate forms of the verbs in brackets. Then reorder these sentences to make a passage. Find out the link between the Grand Bazaar and the Silk Road. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, has a long history dating back to 1455. Constructed as part of a larger political plan, the market was established to improve the city’s overall economy and prosperity. The market that was originally built was quite small in comparison to today’s Grand Bazaar. Some years later, another market (was) opened nearby. By the 17th century, the two markets and their surrounding areas had joined together to create a giant market that became an important part of the Silk Road, linking Europe to Asia. At first, the Grand Bazaar sold mostly textiles, but it soon expanded into selling books, jewellery, furniture, food, and a lot more. Today, the Grand Bazaar is extremely iconic, mixing Turkey’s glorious trade history with its special brand of modern cultural tourism. As for the future, inspired by its own history, the Grand Bazaar (大巴扎集市) is still growing, with many shops opening nearby, offering cheaper prices that attract even the locals. Appreciate the passage. 1. You don’t have to say that much. Just give me a ____________________. 2. This medicine cannot help you get rid of the disease permanently, but it can give you ______________ from the pain. 3. The experiment is now in its __________ and is expected to be completed next week. 4. Don’t be afraid of failure. It can lay a ______________ for your future success. 5. There is a risk that the _________________ of wealth and the absence of opportunities may lead to a less stable society. 6. Developing students’ critical thinking ability can help them deal with problems in uncertain and __________________. straightforward answer temporary relief final phase solid foundation unequal distribution complicated situations Choose an adjective and a noun to make a phrase. Complete each sentence with the correct phrase. (Workbook P68-1) straightforward complicated solid final unequal temporary foundation answer relief situations distribution phase 1. Mr Smith is strict, but always honest about his feelings and fair. 2. I find the legal system to be extremely complex. 3. The two men were arrested again only a week after they were released from jail. 4. Life, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness are essential to all human beings. 5. In order to save time, John bought a hamburger for lunch at a fast-food restaurant. straightforward complicated prison liberty joint Replace the underlined parts with the correct forms of the words from the unit. (Workbook P68-2) golf premier temporary dive frequency citizen Sport is an important part of the culture in California. Because of the good climate, Californians can spend a lot of time outdoors, so many people play a sport of some kind. Th larger towns and cities have many facilities for their _______, such as football fields, swimming pools, and ____ courses. And for those who like walking, climbing, surfing, and ________, there are the mountains and some of the world’s _________ beaches. Californians also enjoy watching sport, so lots of people go to live sporting events ____________. The excitement and party atmosphere of live sport can make people _____________ forget all their problems and relax. citizens golf diving premier frequently temporarily Use the correct forms of the words to complete the passage about Californians’ love for sport. (Workbook P68-4) 1. I have qualifications to work as a surgeon in Sydney. (license) 2. Only a small group of people supported the new law. (minority) 3. Brazil’s “Big Zero” stadium, located on the equator, holds 10,000 people. (seating capacity) 4. The local government has paid for the expenses for his university studies. (sponsor) 5. A new session has begun to discuss an increase in the crimes that hurt people in popular tourist areas. (violence) I am licensed to work as a surgeon in Sydney. Only a minority of people supported the new law. Brazil’s “Big Zero” stadium, located on the equator, has a seating capacity of 10,000 people. The local government has sponsored his university studies. A new session has begun to discuss an increase in violence in popular tourist areas. Paraphrase the following sentences using the correct forms of the words in brackets. (Workbook P68-3) REFLECTING Which iconic attractions in this unit have you heard about before? Which are new to you? Which impressed you the most? Do you think you are becoming more confident in dealing with longer reading and listening passages by learning to take notes? What do you think you are supposed to share when asked to describe a place you know well? What rhetorical devices did you learn to use in your writing? Overall, I thought this unit was ◯ interesting ◯ useful ◯ so-so ◯ difficult. Project Introduce an iconic attraction in your city or town Learning objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: discuss some iconic attractions in your city or town; learn how to introduce an iconic attraction by reading the given example; introduce an iconic attraction in your city or town through cooperation with your group mates. What would people expect to experience when they travel to a new place? What typical or local features should be mentioned in an introduction of the place? place festivals foods celebrities buildings scenic views culture history ... In groups, brainstorm the kinds of things that people would most like to experience when they travel to a new place. Do some research and come up with three iconic attractions that may best represent your city or town. In groups, compare your lists. Discuss which attractions are the most impressive and representative, and come up with a final list of the top three. Each of you should write about one attraction from the list and explain why it is worth visiting. DUJIANGYAN What to present foods buildings festivals history culture ... Possible description It’s famous/well-known for / home to / ... It features/allows people ... Perspectives of shooting a video/photo My own routine / Travelers’ perspective / ... Only scenery and music / Interview / Story ... Organize information in groups, then prepare for your presentation. Give a presentation in class to introduce the city or town. You could even include a video of the attraction. Homework Revise the words and grammar of this unit. According to the teacher’s and classmates’ evaluation, improve your introduction about an iconic attraction in your city or town. $$