Unit 2 Amazing China Reading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“Amazing China”主题，聚焦南京和洛阳两座古城，通过地理位置、历史景点、文化特色等核心内容展开。课堂导入结合图片提问（如“ What can you see in the pictures?”）、视频观看（含“开启华夏文明第一缕曙光”内容），以词汇学习（分列表格呈现新单词及释义）、阅读策略（scanning分类表格）、问题回答等为学习支架，帮助学生逐步理解文本。 其亮点在于融合文化意识与语言能力培养，通过对比两城市位置（长江下游vs黄河河畔）、历史价值（古都、文化发源地），结合汉译英练习（如“位于-rest in”“旅游景点-tourist attraction”）及分层写作任务（基础描述、提高介绍、拓展探究），采用任务型教学与自评（5分制量表）。学生在学习中提升跨文化沟通能力与思维品质，增强家国情怀，教师可借助结构化资源高效实施教学。

Reading 1 Learn the new words 1. explore /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/ 2. reach /riːtʃ/ 3. rich /rɪtʃ/ 4. * attraction /əˈtrækʃn/ 5. choice /tʃɔɪs/ 6. historic /hɪˈstɒrɪk/ 7. learning /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ 8. university /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti/ 9. body /ˈbɒdi/ 10. feel /fiːl/ vt. & vi. 探索vt. 探究 (exploration 探测n.) n. 河段，直水道 adj. 大量含有；丰富多彩的；富有的 n. 向往的地方，有吸引力的事；吸引 n. 选择 （choose V. 选择） adj.历史上著名（或重要）的 (history n.） n. 学问，知识；学习 n. 大学 （collage） n. 机构，团体 n. （场所等给的）印象，感受，气氛 Learn the new words 11. bank /bæŋk/ 12. * birthplace /ˈbɜːθpleɪs/ 13. seat of power 14.* dynasty /ˈdɪnəsti/ 15.* cave /keɪv/ 16.* carving /ˈkɑːvɪŋ/ 17. lover /ˈlʌvə(r)/ 18. * peony /ˈpiːəni/ 19. abroad /əˈbrɔːd/ 20. home and abroad 21. admire /ədˈmaɪə(r)/ n. 岸，河畔 n. 发源地；出生地 n. （中央）政府所在地，权力中心 n. 朝代 n. 洞穴，山洞 n. 雕刻术；雕刻品 n. 爱好者 n. 牡丹，芍药 adv. 在国外，到国外 国内外，海内外 vt. 欣赏；钦佩 Let`s enjoy the beautiful city. What can you see in the pictures? the brick wall the wonderful sea of clouds the peak of the mountain (scanning) irridingction Location What to enjoy In the lower reaches of the Yangtze River The longest ___________in the world The fantastic mountains and _______________in Zhongshan Mountain National Park Many __________and the Confucius Temple A boat trip along _________________ Nanjing city wall historical buildings universities the Qinhuai River Learn the new words 21. make one’s way (to) 22.* dreamlike /ˈdriːmlaɪk/ 23. central /ˈsentrəl/ 24. soldier /ˈsəʊldʒə(r)/ 25. imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ 26.* site /saɪt/ 前往 adj. 梦幻（般）的 adj. 在中心的，中央的 --centre n.(中心) n. 士兵 vt. & vi. 想象 --imagination n.(想象) n. 地点，位置 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? 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. Which tourist attraction is your favourite? Why? What tourist attractions can you see in the video? 10 While-reading (scanning) irridingction Location What to enjoy On the banks of _________________ The Longmen Grottoes The lovely flowers — ____________ A sea of clous, ___________and forests of Baiyun Mountain Luoyang the Yellow River peonies waterfalls Read the two articles again and answer the questions below. 3. What can you see at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang? 4. Why is Luoyang a good place for nature lovers? 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. What can we learn about the two cities from the two articles? Further thinking Nanjing Luoyang Location History Value Activities What makes Luoyang similar to Nanjing? (Give at least one point.) Both of them are rich in history and culture. They are both ancient capital cities in China. Read the two articles again and answer the questions below. 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. 1. Where is Nanjing? 2. What is Nanjing rich in? It rests in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It is rich in history and culture. Read paragraph 2-4 and complete the form the (nearby) Qinhuai River universities historic buildings city wall Eye-catching photos the brick wall well-protected the dreamlike sea of clouds the peak of the mountain 17 Retelling Describe Luoyang according to the following chart. Luoyang Location What to enjoy 1.Longmen Grottoes 2.Luoyang Peonies 3.Baiyun Mountain On the banks of the Yellow River Around Nanjing City,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 mountain view 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 ConfuciusTemple.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 vibes there. 1. What is special about the city wall in Nanjing? 2. Why is Nanjing a centre of knowledge and learning? 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. Q1: Where are the two articles from? Q2: What are the two articles about? A travel guide. Two ancient capital cities. 20 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. 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 over 52,300 caves and are one of the finest examples of ancient stone carving art. Luoyang is also the perfect choice for nature lovers.The city has been well known for its peonies since the Tang Dynasty.These lovely flowers have often 1. Which city would you like to visit, Nanjing or Luoyang? 2. Is your city similar to or different from any of these cities? In what way(s)? 3. In your opinion, what makes a city worth visiting? What key things do you look for? What do you expect to read in a travel guide? History Places of interest Food People location transport 23 Self-assessment Marks I can read and understand articles about two ancient cities. 1 2 3 4 5 I can talk and write about popular attractions of Nanjing and Luoyang with the new words in this unit. 1 2 3 4 5 I learn more about China and feel proud of my country. 1 2 3 4 5 汉译英 位于 下游 旅游景点 首次到访的游客 ......的中心 为......感到骄傲 教育机构 复古氛围 乘船旅行 rest in lower reaches tourist attraction first-time visitors a centre of be proud of educational body old-time vibes take a boat trip 25 Location What to enjoy In the lower reaches of the Yangtze River The longest ___________in the world The fantastic mountains and _______________in Zhongshan Mountain National Park Many __________and the Confucius Temple A boat trip along _________________ city wall historical buildings universities the Qinhuai River 26 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. Why has Nanjing long been popular? a renowned ancient capital of the Six Dynasties 27 汉译英 在......的河畔 值得一游 因......而出名 一大乐事 权力中心 海内外 on the banks of be well worth a visit be well known for a real treat seat of power home and abroad 28 基础题： 用所给单词或短语描述自己所在的城市，至少 5 句话。单词和短语包括：rest in、attraction、best-protected、historic、must-see、lover、admire、make one's way (to) 等。 提高题： 根据所学内容，写一篇短文介绍自己所在的城市，包括位置、景点等方面，并给出值得游玩的理由。 拓展题： 查阅资料，了解中国不同古城的特点和游玩景点，用英语写一篇短文介绍一下。 Lavf58.46.101 $