(共35张PPT)
Unit 5
Unit 5
On the road
To learn to get the main idea of the text in a short time;
To read to know the scenery of Western Australia;
To figure out why the writer chose to be a professional photo blogger;
To read to know the writer’s influence on the natural protection in Western Australia;
Read the saying and answer the questions.
Travel broadens the mind.
1. What do you think the saying means
2. Do you agree with the saying Give some examples to support your opinion.
What do you know about Western Australia
Western Australia is one of the six states of Australia. As the name suggests, it is located on the west of the continent, and takes up about one-third of the continent’s landmass (陆地). Though much of Western Australia is desert, its great size means that it has a diverse climate, flora and fauna (动植物群). Its capital city is Perth.
What do you know about Broome and Kimberley region
Located 2,240 kilometres north of Perth, Broome is a coastal (沿海的) tourist town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It is one of Western Australia’s most popular tourist destinations (目的地), as it provides access to the Kimberley region’s wilderness areas.
The Kimberley region covers Australia’s northwestern corner, and is well known for its spectacular (壮观的,令人印象深刻的) wilderness. It has a complex landscape that includes great gorges, waterfalls and cave systems, pockets of rainforest and a large variety of wildlife.
Blogging Australia
Read to get the main idea of the text;
Read to know the change of the writer’s career;
Read to say the impact that the writer’s photos have on people;
What information can we get from the title
Blogging Australia
The story happens in Australia.
The writer may be a blogger.
本文的语篇类型为访谈,课文通过访谈的形式介绍了一位职业摄影博主的工作内容、与西澳大利亚州的渊源以及她对自然和环境保护的看法。
Blogging Australia
chef
photographer
The first paragraph tells us the background information of the writer’s story;
The last paragraph is the sublimation(升华) of the writer’s ideas;
What about the other paragraphs
Read to find out what the writer usually does in Western Australia;
Read to discuss the impact that an individual’s action can have on the environment;
Tips
When we read someone’s experience, we need to collect information of Where (he/she goes), When (he/she goes) and What (he/she does);
Read the interview and write the questions on the line.
What do you love most about Western Australia
What’s your connection to Western Australia
Who are you and what do you do
Does your photography support environmental protection
How does your love of nature influence your photography
Para. 3
Para. 2
Para. 1
Para. 5
Para. 4
Lauren Bath
place
Western Australia
Broome in Kimberley
time
begin in 2013
six times
things
take photos
explore outside
admire natural world
think about environmental issues
Choose the best description of the interview with Lauren Bath.
Why Lauren Bath quit her job as a chef and chose a different profession.
Where Lauren Bath loves to travel and how she helps protect the environment.
How Lauren Bath turned her hobby into a career and her story of being a blogger.
Complete the blogger profile with words and expressions from the passage.
Star Blogger
Name __________________
Previous job _________________
Present job ______________________
Number of fans __________________
Lauren Bath
chef
professional photo blogger
over 464,000
Star Blogger
Favorite place to visit __________________
Subject of photos ___________________________
Example of inportant work and its story
Lauren Bath is using her photography to make people aware of __________________. For example, one of her photos shows a crocodile that is used to passengers ________________________ and is becoming ________________________. Over time, this could make her ______________ to humans. People should stop ____________________.
Western Australia
the natural world and animals
environmental issues
throwing food from boats
familiar with humans
a danger
feeding wild animals
指示代词与衔接
代词是代替名词的,在句子中起名词的作用,在语篇的上下文照应关系中起着重要的衔接作用。代词既可回指,也可下指;既可内指文中明确提到的事物,也可外指语境中的对象。接下来,我们结合课文看看指示代词如何指代上下文并起到衔接作用。
Reading strategy
Read the interview carefully and understand the detail information in the text.
1. What does “that” refer to in this sentence
Until a few years ago I was a chef, and a happy one at that, but I wanted more out of life.
(P1 L1)
“That” is used to refer to the information mentioned above—being a chef.
At first, I only regarded it as a hobby…
(P1 L8)
2. What does “it” refer to in this sentence
“It” is used to refer to “posting photos on my blog”.
3. What does “it” refer to in this sentence
It was a challenging job, but I did it. (P1L13)
“It” is used to refer to the information mentioned above.
In 2013, I was determined to make my dream come true: I would become Australia’s first professional photo blogger.
did it, make it意思都是“成功的做成某事”。
“It” is used to refer to “Western Australia”.
It is extremely beautiful and you can experience the indigenous Australia there more than anywhere else.
(P3 L1)
4. What does “it” refer to in this sentence
“this” is used to refer to “feeding the crocodile” .
Over time, this could make her a danger to people living in this area. (P5 L6)
5. What does “this” refer to in this sentence
…This crocodile is used to passangers throwing food from boats and now she is becoming familiar with humans.
If I can do something to make others become aware of the problem, then that’s part of the solution. (P5 L8)
6. What does “that” refer to in this sentence
“That” is used to refer to “posting the pictures online and making a comment”.
Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
Lauren Bath was unhappy about being a chef years ago.
2. Working as a professional photo blogger was not easy for Lauren.
3. Few people read Lauren's blog after she posted pictures on it.
4. Lauren first visited Western Australia to challenge herself.
5. Lauren has to get up early when she wants to photograph the rising sun.
6. Lauren supported environmental protection only by posting pictures on her blog.
7. Lauren gave the example of the crocodile to illustrate that feeding wild animals helps people make friends with them.
8. What Lauren did has had a significant impact on environmental issues.
Choose the right item from the box and make the text summary complete.
challenging, environmental issues,
the Kimberley region, travelling, unique
I’m Lauren Elizabeth Pirie Bath, and I like posting amazing pictures on my blog when I’m 1. ______________. In 2013, I became Australia's first professional photo blogger and got to know more about this country and its people with this 2. ________________ job.
travelling
challenging
challenging, environmental issues,
the Kimberley region, travelling, unique
Some of my favourite photographs were taken in Western Australia and my best work trip ever was to Broome in 3. __________________, which is 4. ____________ and untouched. I try to take every opportunity to explore and admire the natural wilderness. I also use my photography to make an impact on people, especially when it comes to 5. __________________.
the Kimberley region
unique
environmental issues
Why was Lauren Bath determined to change from being a chef to photographer
Because she wanted more out of life and wanted to travel. She also found that she could take pretty good pictures and get paid for that.
2. How do Lauren Bath’s travel experiences influence her and the readers of her blog
Her travel experiences enable her to know more about the country and its people. She also uses her photography to make an impact on people, especially when it comes to environmental issues.
3. What other jobs involve travel Which would you most like to do Why
Open answers.
Nowadays, travelling is a common thing to most family. Have you ever been to some place that impressed you a lot Write a short passage about your trip.