Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Reading and Thinking 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第四册

UNIT 2 ICONIC ATTRACTIONS Reading and Thinking pre-reading How do you understand the quote on the open page? If a place or a thing makes a good impression on us, we think it is beautiful. Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye. －Saadi Being a prepared reader ? 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. Let’s play a game *Australia lies between the Pacific and Indian oceans . * It is located to the south of the equator，so it is in the Southern Hemisphere. *Australia's capital is Canberra, and its largest city is Sydney. *The koala, is Australia's national treasure and a rare and precious primitive animal in Australia. * Famous scenic spots: · The Great Barrier Reef · Ayers Rock(艾尔斯巨石) * Australia is a nation of immigrants. 12 Bella < ... 按住说话 3 ” convert Hey Jocelyn! I'm back from Australia! 4 ” convert Hey Bella! Welcome back! How was your trip to Australia? convert It was absolutely incredible! I still can’t believe how much I packed into two weeks. 5 ” 4 ” convert Sounds amazing! Which places did you visit? convert I’ve written down my whole Australia trip. 3 ” A travel blog with four entries Main idea:The text is about the writer’s experience of___________________ and ______________in Australia people,culture,food the way of life The blog develops in order in the__ person Being a sharp reader While-reading time first ______ The foundation of Australia ______ First impressions ______ Reflections on multiculturalism ______ Preparing to travel ______ Political divisions ______ Aborigines and the didgeridoo Match the blog entries to the subheadings.Two are extra. blog entry 1 blog entry 2 blog entry 3 blog entry 4 Divide the blog entries into three parts. Entry 1 Preparing to travel Entry 2 First impressions Entry 3 Aborigines and the didgeridoo Entry 4 Reflections on multiculturalism 25 Sep 1 Oct 3 Oct 6 Oct Before travelling 1-3 Oct After travelling Part 1（ ） ________________ While travelling Part 2（ ） _________________ Part 3（ ） ________________ Preparing to travel. 01 02 03 04 What is the author's primary interest in visiting Australia according to Blog1? A. Exploring famous landmarks B. Observing Australian animals C. Studying social interactions D. Enjoying natural scenery read the lines 18 Preparing to travel. 01 02 v 04 First impressions 02 Aborigines and the didgeridoo 03 Preparing to travel. 01 02 03 04 First impressions 02 Aborigines and the didgeridoo 03 What can be inferred about Australian cuisine from Blog2? A. It lacks originality due to British influence. B. It combines British traditions with other elements. C. The author finds local dishes unappealing. D. Barbecue is the most popular Australian food. The author’s difficulty in playing the didgeridoo suggests that ______. A. the instrument is rarely used in modern Australia. B.its construction limits musical possibilities. C. Aboriginal culture is too complex to understand. D. mastering it requires exceptional skill and practice. read between the lines 21 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 22 What can be inferred about Australian cuisine from Blog2? A. It lacks originality due to British influence. B. It combines British traditions with other elements. C. The author finds local dishes unappealing. D. Barbecue is the most popular Australian food. The author’s difficulty in playing the didgeridoo suggests that ______. A.The instrument is rarely used in modern Australia. B.Its construction limits musical possibilities. C. Aboriginal culture is too complex to understand. D. Mastering it requires exceptional skill and practice. read between the lines 23 put 1._______ your mouth on one end and ______ put blow 2.__________ your lips vibrate 3.________the shape of his mouth to change pitch. change 24 Preparing to travel. 01 02 03 First impressions 02 Aborigines and the didgeridoo 03 Reflections on multiculturalism 04 What does the statistic about "nearly half of Australian citizens" imply ? A. Western culture will lose its dominant position. B. Non-Western cultural influences are likely to grow. C. Immigrant communities resist integrating into Australian society. D. The government strictly controls cultural diversity. read beyond the lines 26 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”. Being a logical reader Post-reading Let’s learn how to take notes to make a mind map for this blog . 27 Abbreviation cf./cp.(confer) compare c./ca.(circa) about / approximately imp. important / importance tho though e.g. example info information Symbol ∴ therefore  ∵ because ≠ differs from, is the opposite of = is/are/have/has/ equals ∧ but & and AU = down under N equator S many countries 1. Location of Aus 2. iconic sites & animals SOH GOR koalas &kangaroos 3. Interest 2 meeting people experiencing culture, food & way of life ∵major in social studies Blog 1：Preparing to travel do research read about Blog 1：Preparing to travel 1st impressions (Sydney) 1st open-air BBQ 1 2 3 4 5 Food 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 Blog 2：First impressions - food Blog 3：Aborigines and the didgeridoo (Katherine, N. Territory) 1. small population but visible influence 2. history: hard survive, close contact with nature 3.music instruments: sticks theme: celebrate natural & spiritual world the didgeridoo: hollow branch Aborigines put, blow…vibrating…, hole→change mouth shape →pitch, breathe in …nose, out…mouth Name Usage facts feelings Reasons straightforward free & easy attitude to life friendliness, warmth “There is nothing like Australia.” are the statements that can be proved. unique people unique Aus. Culture mix of people (nearly __________ born overseas) mix of __________ (Western + minority + immigrant) 50% cultures “Like the _______ most” people Blog 4：Reflections on multiculturalism my first impressions my biggest impressions food peoples and cultures critical thinking 33 Biggest impressions Unique Aus. Culture: multicultural peoples cultures the Aborigines westerners immigrants Aboriginal culture new culture western culture minority cultures Unique people：straightforward, free-and-easy, friendly, warm “There is nothing like Australia澳大利亚，尽是不同.” People ’s characteristics? culture ? 34 Preparation Location Landmarks Unique animals Real interests 01 A blog Food open-air BBQ typical Aus food Herbs, Aus version dim sim 02 Natives Aboriginals: be close to nature the didgeridoo: a musical instrument 03 The mix of peoples and cultures. Their personalities Multiculturalism 04 Preparation Location Landmarks Unique animals Real interests 01 A blog Food open-air BBQ typical Aus food Herbs, Aus version dim sim 02 Natives Aboriginals: be close to nature the didgeridoo: a musical instrument 03 The mix of peoples and cultures. Their personalities Multiculturalism 04 Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to Bella. Being a innovative reader Discussion brief introduction perspective/reasons conclusion Skill Builder The Palace Museum, known as the Forbidden City, is one of the most popular iconic places in Beijing. When visiting this palace, you can find there are many valuable historic treasures with a history of more than 5,000 years. Suggested version Treasure every moment（珍视每一刻） Roam through new horizons（漫步于新的天地） Absorb diverse cultures（汲取多元文化） Venture bravely ahead（勇敢地向前探索） Embrace the unknown freely（自由地拥抱未知） Let memories bloom（让回忆绽放） T R A V E T R A E L L V put Compulsory homework Try to retell the author’s travel blog. Optional homework Keep an blog entry to record one of your journey featuring the local people, the local culture, food and way of life. Homework 41 Explore nations far and wide, let cultures be your guide. 远行诸国眼界开，文化为引启胸怀； Broaden views, connect minds, in diversity, insight finds. 视野广博心相连，多元之中见真知。 -----Ending $$