Unit 3 The world at one click Reading课件2025-2026学年译林版英语八年级下册

The world at one click Reading compare one city in China with Liverpool or New York. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to learn more information about Liverpool, New York and London. express your feelings about travelling online. When talking about online travel, what comes to mind first? tourism website photos or videos online tourism live streaming (直播) VR travel Now let's experience a VR travel together! How do you feel about online travel now?    Which do you prefer, online travel or on-site travel? Why? 现场的 Free talk What places will you visit if you go there? When talking about online travel, what comes to mind first? Which do you prefer, online travel or on-site travel? Why? Read the article quickly and answer the questions. 1. Where can we find the article? On a travel website. 2. How many cities are mentioned (提到)? What are they? Two. One is Liverpool in the UK and the other is New York in the USA. Predict the UK the USA If you travel online, which place would you like to travel to? Millie found two articles on a travel website, one about Liverpool in the UK and the other about New York in the USA. Liverpool New York How much do you know about these two cities?    1. Which of the following pictures is not of New York? A. C. D. 2. Which of the following pictures is of Liverpool? A. B. C. D. B. 3. Which of the following about New York is correct? A. It is the biggest city in the USA. B. It is the capital of the USA. C. It is located on the west coast of the USA. 4. Which of the following about Liverpool is correct? A. It is the largest city in the UK. B. It is a famous port city in the UK. C. People there mainly speak French. While-Reading What does each article mainly talk about? It mainly talks about music, sport and culture in Liverpool. The music scene Sport city’s football culture Museums Further thinking Which of the three cities would you prefer to visit? Why? 1. Where is Liverpool located ？ A. On the north-east coast of England. B. On the north-west coast of England. C. In the south of England. D. In the centre of England. 2. What makes Liverpool special in British music history? A. It has the most live music concerts. B. It is the birthplace of the Beatles. C. It has the oldest music schools. D. It is famous for classical music. 3. What can you experience at Anfield Stadium? A. The city's football culture. B. The latest pop music. C. Traditional British food. D. Art exhibitions. ✔ ✔ ✔ What other attractions in the UK or the USA do you know? After exploring Liverpool and New York online, which do you prefer: looking at travel websites or watching people's travel vlogs? Why? I prefer looking at travel websites. They offer clear and useful information like attractions, traditions and history, which is more helpful for planning a trip. Language points Language points a bit of everything <口> “什么都有一点；样样都来点儿” The gift shop sells everything, from notebooks to key rings. 这家礼品店什么都卖一点，从笔记本到钥匙扣应有尽有。 a bit of 表示 “一点；少量”，后接不可数名词 例：a bit of water 一点水 /a bit of bread 一点面包 a bit of =a little +不可数名词 一点... a bit =a little +adj./adv. 有点儿... a bit of 20 Language points It is fun counting down to midnight and watching the huge glass ball falling from the sky! count: vi. 数数，计数；重要；算入；指望； count down (from...to...) （从……）倒数到…… count on sb./sth. 依靠，指望 ①这个小男孩能从 1 数到 50。 The little boy __________________________. ②对我们来说，诚实非常重要。 For us, honesty ___________ a lot. can count from 1 to 50 counts 拓展： countless: 数不尽的 countable: 可数的 21 What does each article mainly talk about? It mainly talks about Times Square and Central Park in New York. nine million bridges Tourist attractions Times Square Central Park Fill in the blanks using what we learnt Beijing, the capital of China, is a city that has a 1. ______ of everything. It mixes ancient history with modern development, making it a perfect place for students to take a meaningful trip. There is no 2. ______ that Beijing is one of the most attractive cities in the world. When we first arrived at Wangfujing Street, we were shocked by its 3. ______ (live) atmosphere. There were street performers singing Beijing Opera, snack stalls selling local food, and shops full of interesting souvenirs. One of the most unforgettable moments was when we gathered at Tian’anmen Square to count 4. ______ to the New Year’s Day. The air was filled with 5. __________ (excite). Everyone was laughing and cheering. We also visited the Forbidden City. As the former home of Chinese emperors, its beauty and grandens are second to 6. ________. For the Great Wall, we had a heated discussion about 7. _________ we could reach the top. Finally, we all made it! Standing on the Great Wall, we felt 8. ______ (true) proud of our country’s long history. This trip to Beijing was more than just a journey. It was a chance to learn, to experience, and to fall in love with our wonderful motherland. bit truly whether none excitement down doubt lively 23 1. People speak hundreds of different languages in ___________. 2. In New York, people celebrate New Year's Eve in ________________. 3. Since 1907, it has been a tradition for people in New York to ___________________ on New Year's Eve. New York in Times Square watch a glass ball drop Language points 1. A visit to this lively city is a must if you love music, sport and culture. 如果你喜欢音乐、体育和文化，那么一定要来这座充满活力的城市走一走。 lively adj. 精力充沛的；生气勃勃的；活跃热情的 She has a lively personality. 她性格活泼。 The market is always lively in the morning. 早晨的市场总是很热闹。 live adj. 现场演出的 这个乐队在公园现场演出。 The band gave a live show in the park. Read the two articles again and answer the following questions. (1) What does the writer think of the two cities in general? (2) How does the writer evaluate the music scene, Anfield Stadium and Central Park in the article? Find out the related sentences. (3) What do you think of these sentences? Liverpool is an amazing city and a visit to this lively city is a must. New York is truly the biggest city in the USA and there is no doubt this city has a bit of everything. “Today, the music scene in Liverpool is still second to none.” “A trip to Anfield Stadium will be a visit to remember ...” “A trip to New York would not be complete without a walk through Central Park.” I think they are very vivid and persuasive. Homework Must do: Finish the exercise book <Unit 3 - Reading 2>. Choose to do: Write a short passage to introduce your hometown. 27 Thank you for your listening! 28 $