Unit2 Iconic Attractions Listening and Speaking 教学设计-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第四册

Teaching and Learning Design Book4 Unit2 Iconic Attractions 教学设计 Period 5 Teaching and learning contents: Using Language—Discussing what best represents a place (Listening and speaking) Comprehensive teaching and learning objectives: By the end of this period, the students will have been able to: 1) Listen to a radio programme and focus on the connection between the speaker’s identity traits and his or her point of view, and learn about New Zealand’s features; 2) Learn about the listening strategy—summing up and practice listening for summary statements; 3) Learn and use some expressions from listening to introduce landmarks in China. Teaching and learning important points: 1) Listening comprehension of the radio programme and learning about New Zealand’s features; 2) Learning about the listening strategy—summing up and practicing listening for summary statements; 3) Learning and using some expressions from listening to introduce landmarks in China. Teaching and learning difficult points: 1) Listening comprehension of the radio programme and learning about New Zealand’s features; 2) Learning about the listening strategy—summing up and practicing listening for summary statements; 3) Learning and using some expressions from listening to introduce landmarks in China. Teaching and learning procedure: Step 1 Review and leading in Activity 1 Leading in Revise what has been learned about New Zealand and lead in the teaching topic—discussing what best represents a place, and then introduce the teaching and learning objectives of this period. Step 2 Listening Activity 2 Pre-listening 1. Discuss what you think can best represent a place? Possible answers: the iconic attraction, the famous people, local legend, local arts and snacks, famous events that happened here, native language, … 2. Look at the pictures and do some research to find out more about the attractions in New Zealand and talk about which attracts you the most. Some information about the attractions: 1) The Bay of Islands One of the New Zealand’s favourite travel destinations Plenty to see and do: cruises, sailing, swimming, diving, deep sea fishing, hiking, camping; variety of marine life, including dolphins, whales, and penguins; early European settlement and Maori culture. 2) The haka (毛利族的战舞) A ceremonial dance performed by the Maori people that can be performed by both men and women to get ready for war and to develop team spirit. 3) Kiwi bird An icon of New Zealand, nearly blind, flightless bird, usually comes out only at night; endangered species, vulnerable and threatened. 4) Geyser (Geyser) A natural hot spring forms when pressure builds up beneath the ground, causing an eruption of hot water and steam, known as a geothermal system (near volcanoes). 5) Sulphuric (硫磺的) pool Sometimes found in the same area as geysers, a landscape bathed in steam, with powerful geysers shooting steam into the air, vividly coloured sulphuric pools, and bubbling mud. 6) Manuka (麦卢卡树) honey Made from the Manuka plant quite thick and dark, and slightly bitter. 7) Bungee jumping An adventurous sport originated with an ancient adult initiation ceremony. People jumped off a high platform with vines attached to their feet as a test for their courage and passage into manhood. 8) A flock of sheep First introduced to New Zealand in the late 18th century, sheep farming became the main industry in New Zealand. Which attracts you the most? Suggested answer: I know that New Zealand is a beautiful island nation southeast of Australia, and it was the location where Lord of the Rings was filmed. I suppose among the photos, the haka attracts me most and I would love to go to New Zealand to discover more about Maori culture. Activity 3 While-listening 1. Listen to a radio programme called Amazing New Zealand. Three speakers are talking about what they believe to best represent New Zealand. Match the speakers with their jobs and their choices. Answers: Dave Edmonds—business journalist—the Bay of Islands Felicity James—editor of World Nature magazine—the geothermal parks Jane Smith—writer of the Fantastic Life blog—the New Zealand experience 2. Listen again and take notes. List the reasons given by the speakers why these three things best represent New Zealand. Suggested answers: The Bay of Islands (a business journalist’s choice): one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand; has boat cruises, hiking tours, tours to observe and experience Maori culture; beaches and water activities; plenty of great wildlife – penguins, whales, dolphins. The geothermal parks (chosen by an editor of World Nature magazine): hot springs, geysers, bubbling mud, and sulphuric pools make that area one of the most amazing places. The New Zealand experience(chosen by a writer of the Fantastic Life blog): a kiwi bird, a flock of sheep, manuka honey, the haka, bungee jumping; experience its culture. 3. Learn about the listening strategy. Summing up: When people talk about the same subject for a long time, they often end by stating the main point of their talk. Such summaries often begin with phrases such as In summary, To sum up, All in all, In short, and so on. 4. Listen to the program again to find out how the speakers sum up their opinions, complete their sentences with the words you hear. Answers: 1) All in all; 2) In my opinion; 3) In short. More expressions to sum up one’s opinions: on the whole, as a whole, briefly, in brief, in a word, in conclusion, in my view, as far as I’m concerned, as I have said. Step 3 Speaking up Activity 4 Speaking up 1. In groups, discuss what best represents China. Brainstorm the following topics and take notes. the cultural centre the centre(s) of various cuisines the best place to see nature the most diverse region the economic centre the music centre the best place to experience history the place with the best quality of life 2. Choose one place to give a presentation on. Use the expressions for describing special features of a place to help you. It’s a leading... It’s home to/of... It’s famous/well-known for... It has/features... It’s a ______ centre. It’s the centre of... You can visit/see/enjoy... Some of its attractions include... It’s one of the top/best ... in the world. ... allows people to... It’s celebrated around the world for... 3. Read the sample presentation and then give your presentation about what best represents China? Sample presentation: Today, I’d like to introduce you to Beijing, which is a leading cultural, economic, and historical centre in China. Some of its attractions include the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and of course, the Great Wall. Beijing is celebrated around the world for the Peking Opera, and one of China’s most iconic foods, Peking Duck. It features many old neighbourhoods, called hutongs, where you can see how people have lived for hundreds of years. Of course, you can also enjoy modern architecture, such as the “Bird’s Nest”. All in all, if you can only visit one place in China, Beijing is the place to go. Activity 5 Self-evaluation Guide the students to reflect on their learning of this period by considering the following aspects. 1. How is your listening comprehension? (Good/Fairly good/Moderate/Just so so/Poor) 2. How is your performance of the discussion and presentation? (Good/Fairly good/Moderate/Just so so/Poor) Activity 6 Summary Summarize the main contents of this period briefly and encourage the students to explore more attractions you are interested in around the world. Homework: 1. Write a short passage to present what best represents China. 2. Preview the reading passage on P19-21 in the textbook. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $