Unit2 Amazing China Reading I 课件-2025-2026学年译林版英语八年级下册

Reading I Unit 2 Amazing China 八年级下册 Lead-in Which ancient capital cities in China do you know? Beijing, Nanjing, Xi'an, Luoyang, Kaifeng, Hangzhou, Datong, etc. Lead-in What do you know about Nanjing and Luoyang? Both of them are ancient capital cities in China. Nanjing is located in southwestern Jiangsu Province and the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It now serves as the capital of Jiangsu Province. Luoyang has a civilization of more than 5,000 years, and served as a capital for 13 dynasties in history Lead-in Pre-reading: predict (1) Where are the two articles from? A travel guide. Pre-reading (2) What are the two articles about? Two ancient capital cities: Nanjing and Luoyang. Pre-reading (3) What can you see in the pictures? In picture 1, I can see the brick wall. In picture2, I can see a wonderful sea of clouds and the peak of the mountain. Tip: Articles in a travel brochure usually have eye-catching titles and real pictures. While reading Scan the two passage and tell us which attractions the passage mention City wall Zhongshan Mountain National Park the Confucius Temple the Longmen Grottoes While reading Scan the two passage and find which attractions the passage mention peonies Baiyun Mountain While reading Listen, scan the two articles and finish Part A on page 24. Nanjing Luoyang Location In the loewer reaches of the Yangtze River On the baks of (5)__________________ What to enjoy The longest(1)_____________in the world The longmen Grottoes The fantastic mountains and(2)_____________________in Zhongshan Mountain National Park The lovely flowers---(6)__________________ Many(3)________________and the Confucius Temple A sea of clouds, (7)________________and forests of Baiyun Mountain A borat trip along(4)_______________ city wall historic buildings universities the Qinhuai River the Yellow River peonies waterfalls Read for details Scan the passage again and finish Part B on page 24 With a history of over 600 years, it is the best-protected and longest city wall in the world. Because Nanjing boasts many universities and the Confucius Temple, which was once the highest educational body in ancient China. We can see hundreds of caves and enjoy ancient stone carving art. Because the city has been well known for its peonies since the Tang dynasty. Nature lovers can admire them there. Both of them are rich in history and culture. Because of the city has been well known for its pioneer since the Tang dynasty, nature lovers can admire them there. Appreciation What can we learn about the two cities from the two articles? We can learn about the location, history and value of the two cities as well as activities that visitors can enjoy Appreciation Which words, phrases or sentences does the writer use to describe the beauty of the two cities? Can you give some examples? Post-reading Introduce Nanjing or luoyang according to the following chart. Post-reading Which city would you like to visit, Nanjing or Luoyang? Why? I would like to visit ____________ because_____________________ Besides,__________________________________________________ Post-reading I went to Xi’an with my parents during the winter holiday. Xi’an (1) ______________ the central part of Shaanxi Province. It was once the capital of thirteen (2) ______________ in ancient China. With a long history and rich culture, it attracts millions of visitors from (3) ______________ every year. rests in dynasties home and abroad Post-reading Just like Nanjing, there is a city wall around Xi’an. It is also one of the oldest and (4) ______________ city walls in China. Then there is the Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Terracotta Army Museum, a (5) ______________ for any tourist here. It has a collection of clay soldiers from the Qin Dynasty. It is amazing because you cannot imagine how people built them in ancient times. During this trip, we also visited other (6) ______________sites, like the Drum Tower. I admire not only the beauty of the city but also its rich culture. It has also been the subject for many famous Chinese (7) ______________. best-prorected must-see historic poets Post-reading As the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, Xi’an is well worth a visit. If I have time to explore a city once again, Xi’an will be my first (8) ______________. choice further thinking Is your city similar to or different from any of these cities? In what ways? My city is different from those cities.______________________ My city is similar to those cities.____________________________ further thinking In your opinion, what are the key things that make a city worth visiting? In my opinion,_________________/ I think________________________________ Lavf59.14.100 Lavf59.14.100 Blues 718168.4 $