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Unit 2 Iconic Attractions
[单元话题导入]
Great European Cities
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city of France, situated1 on the River Seine. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is visited by more than eight million tourists every year. The most popular place for tourists is the Eiffel Tower, the famous symbol of Paris. One of the world's largest art galleries2 , the Louvre, is also located in Paris. The city is also famous for its restaurants, cafés and theatres. About twothirds of France's artists and writers live in Paris.
Barcelona
Barcelon a is the second largest city of Spain and is situated on the northeast coast, about five hundred kilometres east of the Spanish capital, Madrid. One of Barcelona's most famous landmarks3 is the Church of the Sagrada Familia, which was designed by an architect called Antonio Gaudi. Gaudi worked on the project from 1882 until his death in 1926. The church hasn't been finished yet!
Florence
Florence is an Italian city which became famous because of the Renaissance4, a great artistic movement which began in the 1,300s and lasted for three hundred years. During the Renaissance, some of the greatest painters of all time lived and worked in Florence. Many of Florence's most beautiful paintings and sculptures were produced by great artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Florence is visited each year by about a million tourists who come to see the art galleries, churches and museums. The Uffizi. Palace is the most famous art gallery in the city.
Athens
Athens, the capital of Greece,is known as the birthplace5 of western civilisation6.Two thousand four hundred years ago ,it was the world's most powerful city.Buildings such as the Parthenon on the Acropolis Hill were built during this period. Greece's best writers lived in ancient Athens. Their work has influenced other writers ever since.
(选自外研版旧教材必修3 Module 1)
词汇积累
1.situate/stuet/ n.使位于,使处于……地位(位置)
2.gallery/ləri/ n. 画廊;美术馆
3.landmark/lndmk/ n.标志性建筑
4.renaissance/rnesns/ n.文艺复兴
5.birthplace/bθples/ n.发源地;出生地
6.civilisation/svəlazen/ n.文明
靓句背诵
1.Paris is the capital and largest city of France, situated on the River Seine.
巴黎是法国的首都和最大的城市,坐落在塞纳河畔。
[句式分析] situated on the River seine是过去分词短语作定语。
2.One of Barcelona's most famous landmarks is the Church of the Sagrada Familia,which was designed by an architect called Antonio Gaudi.
巴塞罗那最著名的标志性建筑之一是圣家族大教堂,它是由一位名叫安东尼奥·高迪的建筑师设计的。
[句式分析] which引导非限制性定语从句,从句中的called Antonio Gaudi为过去分词短语作an architect的后置定语。
Period 1 Reading and Thinking (Ⅰ) 语篇研读课
[素养目标]
1.Learn something about iconic attractions in diffetent places.
2.Try to know and talk about what best represents a place.
3.Learn to know more about iconic attractions in a city or town.
4.Try to learn the spirit of exploring different iconic attractions in the world.
Ⅰ.新词相知
根据语境, 选出合适的单词填空
premier; equator; joint; political; foundation; located; straightforward; hollow; iconic; slogan
1.I hear people in that country near the equator,_where the temperature is very high all the year round are poor.
2.They love the house, but are not sure of its foundation.
3.In fact it's really a political thing; it's none of money.
4.They are joint owners of the bar. That is to say, they all own the bar.
5.A slogan is over the blackboard, which can remind students to learn hard.
6.The question seemed straightforward enough. And most of us can answer it easily.
7.His photographs have become iconic sign of war.
8.The house is located in the centre of the city, which many people want to buy.
9.This tree looks high and strong but actually its main part is hollow. And it may fall down.
10.We all know Beijing Duck is the premier food in Beijing.
Ⅱ.熟记短语
1.take notes 记笔记
2.make an impression on/upon
给……留下印象
3.in contact with 与……联系
4.be based on 建立在……基础上/
根据……改编
5.do some research 做研究
6. refer_to 提到; 参考; 查阅; 涉及
7.can't_wait_to_do_sth. 迫不及待地做某事
8.make_up 组成; 弥补; 化妆; 编造
9.share...with 与……分享
10.on_the_other_hand 另一方面
Ⅲ.浅触课文
1.What do you usually think of when we talk about Australia?
We_usually_think_of:_Sydney_Opera_House,_Koala,_Kangaroo_and_so_on._
2.What attractions of Australia have you visited?
Great_Barrier_Reef(大堡礁),_Ayers_Rock(艾尔斯岩石),_Sydney_Harbour_Bridge(悉尼海港大桥),_Darling_Harbour(情人港)and_so_on.
Step 1 Prereading
Discuss and answer such following questions in groups.
1.Why do people usually refer to Australia as “down under”?
Because_it_is_located_to_the_south_of_the_equator,_below_many_other_countries_on_the_globe._
2.What is didgeridoo made from?
It_is_made_from_a_tree_branch_which_is_hollow.
Step 2 Whilereading
Ⅰ.Answer the following questions.
1.What is the main idea of the passage?
The main idea of the passage is about_the_author's_experiences_of_the_iconic__features of Australia.
2.How many parts does the passage include?
Four_parts:_Part_1:_Paragraphs_1-2;_Part_2:_Paragraph_3_;_Part_3:_Paragraphs_4-6;_Part_4:_Paragraphs_7-9
Ⅱ.Read the passage again and choose the best answer.
1.What does the author major in?
A.Biology.
B.Social studies.
C.Musicology.
D.Chinese medicine.
2.Which food of Australia seems like the Chineseinspired food?
A.Sunday roast. B.Bean curd.
C.Barbecue. D.Dim sim.
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.While playing the didgeridoo, you must put your mouth on the middle of it.
B.In fact the Sunday roast food in Australia is originally French.
C.The Aboriginal population might be small, so its influence is not important.
D.It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.
4.What does the slogan “There's nothing like Australia. ” mean?
A.Australia has no iconic features in fact.
B.Australia is like most of other attractions in the world.
C.Australia is unique and nothing can replace it.
D.Australia is the most important attraction in the world.
答案: 1~4. BDDC
Ⅲ.Answer the following questions.
1.How to play the didgeridoo made by Aboriginal?
To_play_the_didgeridoo,_you_put_your_mouth_on_one_end_blow_while_vibrating_your_lips.
2.What left the author biggest impression of Australia?
The_complicated_mix_of_peoples_and_cultures_that_make_up_the_nation.
Ⅳ.Sentence explanation.
1.After being here for a while, my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation.
分析: 本句是一个复合句。after being here for a while在句中作时间状语; 主句my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures; 其中that_make_up_the_nation是定语从句, 修饰先行词peoples and cultures。
句意:在这里待了一段时间之后,_我最主要的印象就是组成这个国家的各种民族和文化的融合。
2.Personally speaking, what I like most about Australia is the people themselves.
分析:本句是一个复合句。其中what_I_like_most_about_Australia是主语从句; personally speaking 独立作状语。
句意:就我个人而言,_关于澳大利亚我最喜欢的是这个国家的人。
Step 3 Postreading
Read the text again and try to retell it.
Time
The main idea of each day
Details
25 Sept.
Preparing to travel
I have done some 1.research on the country. I have also read about some 2.iconic sites.
1 Oct.
First impressions
My friend has brought me to my first openair 3.barbecue and shared many different foods with me, such as bean curd and Asian 4.herbs.
续表
Time
The main idea of
each day
Details
3 Oct.
Aborigines and
the didgeridoo
In Katherine I have learned about the life and 5.customs of the Aborigines. They own a special musical instrument called didgeridoo made from a 6.hollow tree branch.
6 Oct.
Reflections on
multiculturalism
My biggest impression is the 7.mix of peoples and cultures that 8.make_up the nation and minority cultures have also 9.played_a_part_in shaping the unique Australian culture. Australian people have a 10.straightforward and freeandeasy attitude towards life.
If you'd like to go sightseeing,the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Jiuzhaigou Valley,which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province,China,reaches a height of more than 4,800 m,with a series of different forest ecosystems(生态系统).It's particularly famous for its excellent waterfalls.About 140 kinds of birds live in the valley,as well as a number of endangered plants and animals,including the giant panda.Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992.
Khami Ruins National Monument
The city of Khami,which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid16th century,is of great archaeological(考古的) interest.The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time.It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.
Henderson Island
Henderson Island,which lies in the eastern South Pacific,is one of the few atolls(环礁) in the world whose ecology has been untouched by humans.It's particularly famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island.It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.
The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and the finest example of the late style of Indian architecture.It was built by the emperor Shah Jehan,who ruled India in the 17th century.It was in memory of his favourite wife who died in 1631.The architecture was given a World Heritage Status in 1983.
【语篇解读】 本文为应用文。文章介绍了四处世界遗产遗址供游客选择。
1.Which of the following can be found in Jiuzhaigou Valley?
A.Wonderful waterfalls.
B.Ancient objects.
C.Beautiful buildings.
D.Untouched ecology.
解析:选 A 细节理解题。由第二段中“It's particularly famous for its excellent waterfalls.”可知,在九寨沟能够观赏到瀑布。
2.What can we learn about the Taj Mahal?
A.It doesn't exist now.
B.It was built by an emperor's wife.
C.It has become a place of interest.
D.It looks more beautiful than other buildings.
解析:选 C 细节理解题。由最后一段中“The architecture was given a World Heritage Status in 1983.”可知,泰姬陵已经成为一处旅游胜地。
3.In which part of a newspaper can we read the text?
A.Industry. B.Travel.
C.Science. D.Business.
解析:选 B 文章出处题。通读全文可知,这篇文章介绍了四个世界遗产遗址,最有可能出现在报纸的旅游专栏中。
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