内容正文:
Knowing the world
Unit 8
( Lesson 5
A profile of Thailand)
identify and remember the location (Southeast Asia), capital, languages, typical weather, famous animal and important festival of Thailand;
make a country profile independently or in groups;
gain an understanding and appreciation of the unique cultural elements of Thailand.
Learning Objectives
Towards the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Lead in
Do you know more about Thailand?
Read the passage and answer the questions.
A Where is Thailand?
B What languages do people speak in Thailand?
C When is the rainy season in Thailand?
D What can elephants do in Thai life?
E What is Thailand's important festival?
It’s in Southeast Asia.
They speak Thai, Chinese and Malay.
In July and August.
They can clear land, cut trees, carry heavy things, and even look after babies!
The Water Festival.
Thailand is a beautiful country. It’s in Southeast Asia. The capital of Thailand is Bangkok. People in Thailand speak Thai, Chinese and Malay. Thai is the national language. "Thai" means people.
How’s the weather in Thailand? It is usually hot and dry, but it rains a lot in July and August.
People call Thailand the “Land of Elephants”. Elephants are good helpers in Thai life. They can clear land, cut trees, carry heavy things, and even look after babies!
The Water Festival is an important festival in Thailand.If you want to visit Thailand in April, remember to take a raincoat with you!
Read the passage and answer the following questions.
A Where is Thailand? B What languages do people speak in Thailand?
C When is the rainy season in Thailand?
D What can elephants do in Thai life?
E What is Thailand’s important festival?
A
B
C
D
E
Read the passage and find out the structure of the passage.
Thailand is a beautiful country. It’s in Southeast Asia. The capital of Thailand is Bangkok. People in Thailand speak Thai, Chinese and Malay. Thai is the national language. "Thai" means people.
How’s the weather in Thailand? It is usually hot and dry, but it rains a lot in July and August.
People call Thailand the “Land of Elephants”. Elephants are good helpers in Thai life. They can clear land, cut trees, carry heavy things, and even look after babies!
The Water Festival is an important festival in Thailand. If you want to visit Thailand in April, remember to take a raincoat with you!
where
capital
language
weather
national animal
festival
Read the passage again and complete the card.
Bangkok.
Thai, Chinese and Malay.
hot and dry
elephants
the Water Festival
Name of the country: Thailand
Capital:
Language(s):
Weather:
Famous animal:
Festival:
Play a guessing game in class. One group tries to find out the name of the country by asking the other group questions.
Useful expressions
Where is...? It is located in....
What languages do people speak there? They speak...
How’s the weather in...? It is...
…
Choose a country and make a country profile to introduce it.
Name of the country:
Capital:
Language(s):
Weather:
Famous animal:
Festival:
……
Show time
Checklist Stars
Language(语言正确)
Pronunciation(发音标准)
Body language(使用肢体语言)
Creation(有创意)
Excellent Great Good
Each country is a unique gem in the world, with its own culture, language, climate, and traditions. 每个国家都是世界上独一无二的瑰宝,拥有自己的文化、语言、气候和传统。
1. Bangkok is the c______ of Thailand.(首都)
2. People in Thailand speak T______.(泰语)
3. The r______ season in Thailand is from May to October.(下雨的)
4. E__________ are very important animals in Thailand.(大象)
5. The Water F_______ is an important festival in Thailand.(节日)
apital
hai
ainy
lephants
一、根据首字母和中文提示,填写单词
estival
1. -What language do people in Thailand speak? - They speak ______.
A. only Thai B. Thai, Chinese and Malay C. only Chinese
2. -Where is Thailand? - It's in ______.
A. Southeast Asia B. South Asia C. East Asia
3. The rainy season in Thailand ______ from May to October.
A. is B. are C. be
4. -What is Thailand's important festival? - It's ______.
A. the Spring Festival B. the Water Festival C. Christmas
5. -What can elephants do in Thailand? - They can ______.
A. only carry heavy things B. clear land, cut trees and carry heavy things
C. just look after babies
B
A
A
B
二、根据文章内容选择正确的答案
B
三、句型转换
1. Thailand is in Southeast Asia.(对画线部分提问)
2. People speak Thai, Chinese and Malay in Thailand.(对画线部分提问)
3. The rainy season is from May to October in Thailand.(对画线部分提问)
4. Thailand is called the “Land of Elephants”.(改为主动语态)
5. People can use elephants to carry heavy things.(用“elephants can”改为同义句)
Where is Thailand?
What languages do people speak in Thailand?
When is the rainy season in Thailand?
People call Thailand the “Land of Elephants”.
Elephants can carry heavy things.
Make a mind-map to show the key aspects of Thailand, including the location, languages, weather, famous animal, and festival.
Required(必做)
Optional(选做)
Retell the information about Thailand to your classmates.
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