Unit 2 Amazing China Reading(1) 课件 2025-2026学年译林版英语八年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕南京和洛阳的地理位置、旅游资源及历史文化价值展开，通过Free talk提问学生是否去过两地及喜欢的景点激活已有经验，借助图表梳理信息，结合填空、对比表格等活动构建结构化知识，帮助学生从具体信息到语篇特征的学习过渡。 其亮点在于融合文化意识与语言能力培养，通过介绍古都景点引导学生感受中华文化深厚博大，增强文化认同感。设计对比表格分析两地位置和景点特征，提升思维品质，短文填空等任务让学生运用描述词汇提升语言表达能力。教师可通过结构化练习高效落实教学目标，学生在学习中提升语言运用和文化理解能力。

Unit 2 Amazing China 初中英语牛津译林版（2024）八年级下册 Reading 1 通过本节课的学习，同学们将能： 1．借助图表获取和梳理南京和洛阳的地理位置、旅游资源和历史文化价值等关键信息，形成语篇的结构化知识。 2．赏析旅游手册中介绍类短文的行文特征，运用语篇中描述旅游景点的词汇和表达，从具体事实性信息和生动形象的描述等方面介绍景点的主要特征和价值。 3．谈论古都文化的重要性，感受中华文化的深厚与博大，增进对传统文化的理解和尊重，增强文化认同感和民族自豪感。 学习目标 Have you been to Nanjing or Luoyang? Which place of interest do you like best? Warming up Free talk: Attractions in Nanjing 南京城墙（明城墙） 明太祖朱元璋于 1366 年下令修建，历时 28 年完工，是世界现存最长、规模最大的古代都城城墙。 原总长度 35.267 公里，现存基本完好 25.091 公里，有 13 座城门和 200 多座堡垒。 由宫城、皇城、京城、外郭四重城垣组成，其中京城城墙蜿蜒曲折，“东傍钟山，西据石头，南凭秦淮，北控后湖”。 南京夫子庙 位于南京市秦淮区秦淮河北岸贡院街，是中国四大文庙之一（与北京孔庙、曲阜孔庙、吉林文庙并列）。 始建于东晋咸康三年（337 年），最初为太学；北宋景祐元年（1034 年）扩建为孔庙，形成 “前庙后学” 格局。 夫子庙 — 秦淮风光带是国家 5A 级旅游景区，总面积约 4.69 平方公里。 南京钟山（紫金山） 位于南京市玄武区，海拔约 448.9 米，东西蜿蜒 8 公里，南北宽约 3 公里，略呈弧形。 形成于白垩纪初，历经亿万年地质变化，因山顶常有紫云萦绕，又称 “紫金山”。 森林覆盖率 76.8%，拥有 3.4 万余亩森林，名胜古迹 200 多处，是 “中华城中人文第一山”。 Attractions in Luoyang 洛阳龙门石窟 龙门石窟位于洛阳市南郊伊河两岸的龙门山与香山上，距市区约 13 公里，是世界文化遗产、国家 5A 级景区，被誉为 "中国石刻艺术的最高峰"。 开凿于北魏孝文帝太和十七年（公元 493 年），持续营建 400 余年，历经北魏、东魏、西魏、北齐、隋、唐等朝代。 现存窟龛 2345 个、造像近 11 万尊、碑刻题记 2800 余品、佛塔 70 多座。 石窟艺术集窟龛建筑、石刻造像、碑刻题记于一体，是研究中国古代政治、经济、宗教、文化的重要宝库。 洛阳白云山 白云山位于洛阳市嵩县南部伏牛山腹地原始林区，是国家 5A 级景区、国家级自然保护区，总面积168 平方公里，森林覆盖率达95% 以上，被誉为 “人间仙境”“中原名山”。 海拔 1500 米以上的山峰有37 座，玉皇顶海拔 2216 米，为中原第一高峰，有 “中原极顶” 之誉。 因云雾缭绕、变幻莫测而得名，是观云海日出的绝佳去处。 Cities to remember Daniel is looking at a travel guide about cities in China. Before reading the two articles in the guide with him, think about the questions below. 1. Which ancient capital cities in China do you know? Beijing, Nanjing, Xi’an, Luoyang, Kaifeng, Hangzhou, Datong, etc. 2. 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. Explore beautiful Nanjing Nanjing, one of the ancient capitals of China, rests in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Rich in history and culture, Nanjing has long been a popular tourist attraction. Around the old city centre of Nanjing, there is a wall with a history of over 600 years. It is the best-protected and longest city wall in the world. Zhongshan Mountain National Park is also a good choice for first-time visitors. The fantastic mountains and historic buildings there are well worth a visit. Nanjing is a famous centre of knowledge and learning. Besides its many universities, the city is also proud of the Confucius Temple. It was once the highest educational body in ancient China. Why not take a boat trip along the nearby Qinhuai River at night? It is a good way to enjoy the old-time feel there. Welcome to Luoyang On the banks of the Yellow River sits a famous city—Luoyang. It is one of the birthplaces of Chinese culture and used to be the seat of power of thirteen dynasties. Here, the Longmen Grottoes are a must-see. They include hundreds of caves and are one of the finest examples of ancient stone carving art. Luoyang is also a perfect choice for nature lovers. The city has been well known for its peonies since the Tang Dynasty. These lovely flowers have often been the subject for many painters and poets. Every spring, thousands of tourists from home and abroad come to admire them. Be sure to make your way to Baiyun Mountain. The dreamlike sea of clouds, amazing waterfalls and beautiful forests there are a real treat. 根据课文内容填空 Nanjing is one of the (1)________________ of China. It rests in the (2)_____________ of the Yangtze River. Rich in (3)_____________ and culture, it’s a popular tourist attraction. Around the city, there’s a (4)______________ with a history of over (5)________________ years—it’s the (6)________________ and longest city wall in the world.(7)________________ Mountain National Park is great for first-time visitors, with fantastic (8)________________ and historic buildings. As a centre of knowledge, it has many (9)_____________ and the Confucius Temple. It was once ancient China’s highest (10)________________ body. A night boat trip along the Qinhuai River is also enjoyable. ancient capitals lower reaches history wall 600 best-protected Zhongshan mountains universities educational Luoyang sits on the banks of the (1)_________ River. It’s one of the (2)____________ of Chinese culture and was the seat of power for (3)___________ dynasties. The (4)____________ Grottoes are a must-see—they have (5)________________ caves and are top examples of ancient (6)_______________ art. It’s perfect for nature lovers: it’s known for (7)_____________ since the (8)____________ Dynasty (loved by painters and poets). (9)_________ Mountain offers a dreamlike sea of (10)________， amazing waterfalls and beautiful forests. Yellow birthplaces thirteen Longmen hundreds of stone carving peonies Tang Baiyun clouds A. Complete the table below with the information in the two articles. Nanjing Luoyang Location In the lower reaches of the Yangtze River On the banks 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 boat trip along (4)_____________________ city wall historic buildings universities the Qinhuai River the Yellow River peonies waterfalls B. Read the two articles again and answer the questions below. 1. What is special about the city wall in Nanjing? 2. Why is Nanjing a centre of knowledge and learning? 3. What can you see at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang? 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. 4. Why is Luoyang a good place for nature lovers? 5. What makes Luoyang similar to Nanjing? Give at least one point. 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./They are both ancient capital cities in China. C. Daniel is reading an article about Xi’an. Complete the text with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box below. best-protected　choice　dynasty　historic　 home and abroad　must-see　poet　rest in 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 homes and abroad Just like Nanjing, there is a city wall around Xi’an. It is also one of the oldest (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) __________. 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) __________. best-protected must-see historic poets choice D. Think about the questions below. Share your answers with your classmates. 1. Which city would you like to visit, Nanjing or Luoyang?Why? 2. Is your city similar to or different from any of these cities? In what way(s)? 3. In your opinion, what are the key things that makes a city worth visiting? In my opinion, the beautiful scenery makes a city worth visiting. As a nature lover, I always look for places of natural beauty while travelling. In my opinion, the local food makes a city worth visiting. To be honest, I am a foodie. Last weekend, I even flew to Chongqing just to have spicy hot pot. With mouthwatering food, I felt pleased and satisfied. I think art and culture make a city worth visiting. I am especially interested in museums. I believe visiting museums is the best way to learn about a city. 当堂检测 一、单项选择 ( ) 1. Nanjing’s city wall is special mainly because ________. A. it is 600 years old B. it is the longest and best-protected city wall in the world C. it surrounds the whole city D. it is near the Yangtze River ( ) 2. Which river is Luoyang located on? A. The Yangtze River. B. The Qinhuai River. C. The Yellow River. D. The Pearl River. B C ( ) 3. Luoyang’s peonies have been famous since ________. A. the Qin Dynasty B. the Tang Dynasty C. the Song Dynasty D. ancient times ( ) 4. Both Nanjing and Luoyang are ________. A. famous for peonies B. located in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River C. ancient capitals with rich culture D. home to the Longmen Grottoes B C 二、判断正(T)误(F) 1. Nanjing is a centre of knowledge because it has many universities and the Confucius Temple. ( ) 2. The Longmen Grottoes include over 2,300 caves and are examples of ancient wood carving art. ( ) 3. Zhongshan Mountain National Park is a good choice for first-time visitors to Nanjing. ( ) 4. Luoyang was the seat of power for twelve dynasties. ( ) 5. A night boat trip along the Qinhuai River can help visitors feel Nanjing’s old-time atmosphere. ( ) T F T F T 三、信息匹配 将下列特征与对应的城市匹配，填N(Nanjing)、L(Luoyang)或B(Both)。 1. Has a well-known ancient city wall ( ) 2. Famous for a type of traditional flower ( ) 3. Home to a world-famous stone carving site ( ) 4. Once had the highest educational body in ancient China ( ) 5. Located on the banks of a major Chinese river ( ) N L L N B Thanks $