Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Reading and Thinking 课件-2024-2025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 1 Look and answer What does “Iconic Attractions ”mean？ “Iconic Attractions”refers to attractions which act as a sign or symbol of someplace. That is Sydney Opera House. It is an iconic attraction of Australia. iconic attractions in the world China France America India Egypt Japan the Great Wall Eiffel Tower the Pyramid Mount Fuji the Taj Mahal the Statue of Liberty Sydney Opera House Australia Enjoy a video and answer questions What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia? What is your impression of Australia based on your experience and/or what you have seen in the media? If you want to record your experiences or what you learn, which way will you choose? What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia? koala kangaroo sandy beach desert aboriginal culture （土著文化） What is your impression of Australia based on your experience and/or what you have seen in the video? My impression is that it is a very dry place that is subject to(遭受) wildfires. At the same time, it is the smallest continent but a very big country. If you want to record your experiences or what you learn, which way will you choose? Moment TikTok diary Xiaohongshu traditional media new media or Read the text (P14-15) Welcome to Australia Reading for text type What is the type of the text? A. A blog B. A biography C. A brochure D. A guide book Entry 1 Entry 2 Entry 3 Entry 4 ________ The foundation of Australia ________ Reflections on multiculturalism ________ Political divisions ________ First impressions ________ Preparing to travel ________ Aborigines and the didgeridoo n.创建;基础;地基 adj.政治的 n.迪吉里杜管 Fast reading Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra. 2．What is the text mainly about? The text is mainly about the author's travelling to Australia.The author met ___________________ and experienced __________________________________． people in Australia　 their culture, food, and way of life 11 25 Sep Blog 1: Preparing to travel. Careful-reading 12 Blog 1: Preparing to travel. Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. I have already done some research on the country. Located to the south of the equator，below many other countries on the globe，it's often informally referred to as “down under”． 25 Sep 记录我的经历 做一些关于……的研究 to the south of＋地点 在...南边(指相邻不接壤) 在地球上 be referred to….as/ to be …被称为... 13 Blog 1: Preparing to travel. I have also read about some iconic sites，such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Ocean Road，and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can't wait to see all of them! However，as I major in social studies，I'm more interested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture，food，and way of life. 一些标志性的景点 例如 迫不及待做某事 major in +专业主修... 对...感兴趣 体验他们的文化、食物和生活方式 14 Preparing to travel Geographic information Some iconic sites Animals •Located to the 1._______of the equator  •2.______many other countries •Be referred to as 3. _________　 • 4.__________________ • 5__________________ _________6. and__________7. south below “down under” Sydney Opera House Great ocean Road koalas kangaroos 15 What will interest the author most in Australia? A. Meeting local people C. Watching cute animals. D. Visiting Australian schools. B. Seeing iconic attractions. 16 1．Why does the writer keep these blogs? A．To amuse himself. B．To record his experiences and what he has learned. C．To share with his friends. D．To share with his family. 17 2．What does “down under” mean according to the text? A．Australia.　　　　　　　 B．New Zealand. C．Japan. D．America. 18 Blog 2: First impressions. I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived，my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me，so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot of typical Australian food，such as the Sunday roast，is originally British. Bakeries，fast-food joints，butcher shops，cafes，and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures，on the other hand，led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs，along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim. 1 Oct 户外烧烤 与...分享 某人对...的第一印象 快餐店 一流的食物 另一方面 和...一起 灵感来自中国的点心 19 What are the author’s first impressions of Australia about? Blog 2: First impressions B. Varieties of food. C. Famous buildings D. Diverse cultures. A. Different restaurants. 20 How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures? Give two examples. I’m here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food ! A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures, on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim. example 1 example2 diverse 21 Blog 3: Aborigines and the didgeridoo. My friend and I have arrived in Katherine，a town in Australia's Northern Territory. We're here to learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines，who are native to Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small，but its influence is still visible. For example，“Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is an Aboriginal word meaning “water breaking over rocks”． 3 Oct 到达 了解 源于...;原产于... 水滴石穿 22 Blog 3: Aborigines and the didgeridoo. To survive in this vast land on the ocean，the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music，too，which celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground，among which there is an amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.  3 Oct 与...亲密接触 精神世界 乐器 23 Blog 3: Aborigines and the didgeridoo. The didgeridoo is made from a tree branch which is hollow. To play the didgeridoo，you put your mouth on one end and blow while vibrating your lips. Unlike a horn，there are no finger holes. The didgeridoo player has to change the shape of his mouth in order to change pitch. A skilled player can play for a long time without stopping to breathe. He does this by continually breathing in through his nose while breathing out through his mouth and into the didgeridoo. I tried to learn how to play it，but after trying for hours，I was convinced that I could never make a musical sound with this instrument!  3 Oct 由...组成 改变嘴型 为了... 一个熟练的演奏者 breathe in吸气 breathe out呼气 坚信... 24 What can we know about the didgeridoo according to the passage ? Blog 3: Aborigines and the didgeridoo D. All of the above. C. Its player has to change the shape of his mouth to change pitch. B. It is an amazing instrument made from hollow tree branch. A. It has no finger holes. 25 Blog 3: Aborigines and the didgeridoo What's the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why? The main theme of their music is _____________________________________________ around them.Because to survive in this vast land on the ocean，they had to be _______________with nature. to celebrate the natural world and the spiritual world in close contact 26 6 Oct Blog 4: Reflections on multiculturalism. It's almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. I've enjoyed my time here very much. After being here for a while，my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation. Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture，minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture，with many of the new cultural influences contributed by immigrants. It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas. 对某人来说是做某事的时候了 不同民族和文化的融合 组成；构成 在...中发挥作用 新的文化影响 据说... 要么...要么... shape v.塑造 27 6 Oct Blog 4: Reflections on multiculturalism. Personally speaking，what I like most about Australia is the people themselves. They have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life，and their friendliness and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went. After experiencing Australia，I have to say that I agree with the tourism slogan：“There's nothing like Australia.” 就个人而言 对生活持有坦率且无拘无束的态度 make sb. feel at home让某人感觉轻松自在 同意 旅游口号 28 Blog 4: Reflections on multiculturalism Read Blog 4 carefully and do the following exercises. Tell whether the following statements are true(T) or false(F). (1)The writer will finish travelling in Australia and has had a good time.(　) (2)The writer's biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and foods.(　) (3)Australian culture was only shaped by Western cultures.(　) (4)Many of the new cultural influences are contributed by immigrants.(　) (5)What the writer likes most about Australia is the beautiful landscape.(　) T F F T F 29 Multiculturalism Minority cultures Western culture New culture main cultural influence since 1788 　　　　　 Australian culture  contributed by _____ unique immigrants 30 Which of the following is not the characteristics of Australian？ D. indifferent C. free-and-easy B. straightforward A. friendly and warm 31 4．What can we infer from the text? A．The writer and his friend ate the Sunday roast. B．The writer visited the Sydney Opera House. C．The writer was able to play the didgeridoo. D．The writer liked the food of Australia most. 32 Work in pairs. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why. Discussion Tourist sites Food and drinks Ethnic minority groups Musical instruments Clothes 33 The temple of Heaven Dumplings The Miao people the Forbidden City Cheongsam pipa Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience. —Francis Bacon Whatever makes an impression on the heart _______ (seem) lovely in the eye. (P13) (1) 英译汉： _________________________________________________________ (2) 语法填空： Anything _____ makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye. Personally speaking, _______ I like most about Australia ____ the people themselves. “___________ you say next will be recorded,” said the policeman. seems 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。 that what is Whatever Compare, find and practice Important sentences (P13 ~ P15) ________ (Locate) to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often informally referred to _____ “down under”. (Para. 1) Located as (1) 这个房子最吸引我的是，它地处市中心，交通便利。(locate) (2) 任何一个被称为天才的人其实都付出了很多不为人知的努力。 What the apartment attracts me most is that, located in the centre of the city, it enjoys convenient transportation. Whoever is referred to as a genius has, in fact, made great efforts unknown to others. Compare, find and practice Important sentences (P13 ~ P15) Most of their _______ (music) instruments are really just sticks _______ (find) on the ground, among _______ there is an amazing instrument _______ (call) the didgeridoo. (Para. 5) musical found which called (1) 以-cal结尾的形容词：____________________________________ ____________________________________ 以-cial结尾的形容词：______________________________________ 以-tial结尾的形容词：_______________________________________ (2) They eventually arrived at ______ we call “Dead Sea”. (3) Many lessons are now available online, from ______ students can choose for free. (4) Behind him were other people to ______ he was trying to talk. practical, economical, electrical, historical, facial, beneficial, official, financial, artificial … influential, potential, essential … what which whom medical, technical, classical … Important sentences (P13 ~ P15) Although the main cultural influence since 1788 __________ (be) Western culture, minority cultures have also played a part in _________ (shape) the unique Australian culture, with many of the new cultural influences _____________ (contribute) by immigrants. (Para. 7) has been shaping contributed (1) Chinese knots come in various sizes, shapes and materials. (2) She was wearing a pin (别针) in the shape of a leaf. (3) I know little about the shape of British politics today. (4) Considering how old the car is, it is not in a bad shape. (5) An idea began to take shape in his mind. (6) Children’s characters are often shaped by parents. (7) Shape the dough (生面团) into small balls. n 形状 n 政治形态 n 情况 形成 v 决定；影响 v 使成形 shape与运用 n 形状 Important sentences (P13 ~ P15) (语法填空并改错) ___ is said that now nearly half all Australian citizens were either born overseas _____ have parents who were born overseas. (Para. 7) 6. They have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude ______________ life, and their ____________ (friendly) and ________ (warm) made me feel at home ________ I went. (Para. 8) It or ︿ of to / toward(s) friendliness warmth wherever Important sentences (P13 ~ P15) 40 Fill in the blanks according to the text. (Blog 3 ) My friend and I have arrived in Katherine, a town in Australia’s Northern Territory. We’re here to learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines, who ____________ Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but its __________ is still visible. ______________, “Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is an Aboriginal word meaning “water breaking over rocks”. To survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to ______________________ nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the natural world and the ______________ around them. Most of their ____________________ are really just sticks found _______________, among __________ there is an amazing instrument called the didgeridoo. are native to influence For example be in close contact with spiritual world musical instruments on the ground which Thank you! $$