人教版 （2019）选择性必修四 Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Assessing Your Progress & Project课件

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Unit 2 Iconic Attractions
Assessing Your Progress & Project
人教版（2019）选择性必修四
Assessing Your Progress
Learning objectives
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
1. check and consolidate what you have learnt in this unit when it comes to
vocabulary, such as distribution, violence, and capacity;
2. check and consolidate what you have learnt in this unit when it comes to
grammar, like the past participle;
3. learn about more iconic features worldwide, such as The “Bird’s Nest”, The
emu, and The Grand Bazaar;
4. improve your ability of self-evaluation and reflection.
Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words in the box.
distribution violence frequency herb hatch capacity
1. The iconic Beijing National Stadium, also known as the “Bird’s Nest”, has a _________ of
80,000.
2. Special tiger reserves with fences have greatly improved the ____________ of the wild tiger
population across India, and local police are now entitled to give longer prison sentences to
hunters.
3. The _________ of the boat trips between the islands falls greatly in bad weather when stormy
waves make such journeys especially difficult.
4. The largest native bird of Australia is the emu. Male emus are good fathers — after their
babies are ________, they take care of them until they are nine months old.
5. ______ are an essential component of traditional Chinese medicine.
6. __________ tornado storms have been known to cause severe damage in America’s famous
“Tornado Alley” area.
capacity
distribution
frequency
hatched
Herbs
Violent
Fill in the blanks using the appropriate forms of the verbs in brackets. Then reorder these sentences to make a passage. Find out the link between the Grand Bazaar and the Silk Road.
___ A ___________ (construct) as part of a larger political plan, the market was established to improve the city’s overall
economy and prosperity.
___ B By the 17th century, the two markets and their surrounding areas had joined together to create a giant market that
became an important part of the Silk Road, _______ (link) Europe to Asia.
___ C As for the future, _______ (inspire) by its own history, the Grand Bazaar (大巴扎集市) is still growing, with
many shops opening nearby, offering cheaper prices that attract even the locals.
___ D Today, the Grand Bazaar is extremely iconic, _______ (mix) Turkey’s glorious trade history with its special
brand of modern cultural tourism.
___ E At first, the Grand Bazaar _____ (sell) mostly textiles, but it soon expanded into selling books, jewellery,
furniture, food, and a lot more.
___ F The market that was originally built was quite small in comparison to today’s Grand Bazaar. Some years later,
another market ___________ (open) nearby.
___ G The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, has a long history _______ (date) back to 1455.
Constructed
linking
inspired
dating
mixing
sold
(was) opened
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Read the following passage again.
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, has a long history dating back to 1455. Constructed as part of a larger political plan, the market was established to improve the city’s overall economy and prosperity. The market that was originally built was quite small in comparison to today’s Grand Bazaar. Some years later, another market (was) opened nearby. By the 17th century, the two markets and their surrounding areas had joined together to create a giant market that became an important part of the Silk Road, linking Europe to Asia. At first, the Grand Bazaar sold mostly textiles, but it soon expanded into selling books, jewellery, furniture, food, and a lot more. Today, the Grand Bazaar is extremely iconic, mixing Turkey’s glorious trade history with its special brand of modern cultural tourism. As for the future, inspired by its own history, the Grand Bazaar (大巴扎集市) is still growing, with many shops opening nearby, offering cheaper prices that attract even the locals.
REFLECTING
Which iconic attractions in this unit have you heard about before Which are new to you Which impressed you the most
Do you think you are becoming more confident in dealing with longer reading and listening passages by learning to take notes
What do you think you are supposed to share when asked to describe a place you know well
What rhetorical devices did you learn to use in your writing
Overall, I thought this unit was interesting useful so-so difficult.
Workbook
Choose an adjective and a noun to make a plete each sentence with the correct phrase.
1. You don’t have to say that much. Just give me a ____________________.
2. This medicine cannot help you get rid of the disease permanently, but it can give you ______________
from the pain.
3. The experiment is now in its __________ and is expected to be completed next week.
4. Don’t be afraid of failure. It can lay a ______________ for your future success.
5. There is a risk that the _________________ of wealth and the absence of opportunities may lead to a less
stable society.
6. Developing students’ critical thinking ability can help them deal with problems in uncertain and
__________________.
straightforward answer
temporary relief
final phrase
solid foundation
unequal distribution
complicated situations
Replace the underlined parts with the correct forms of the words from the unit.
1. Mr Smith is strict, but always honest about his feelings and fair.
2. I find the legal system to be extremely complex.
3. The two men were arrested again only a week after they were released from jail.
4. Life, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness are essential to all human beings.
5. In order to save time, John bought a hamburger for lunch at a fast-food restaurant.
straightforward
complicated
prison
liberty
joint
Paraphrase the following sentences using the correct forms of the words in brackets.
1. I have qualifications to work as a surgeon in Sydney. (license)
2. Only a small group of people supported the new law. (minority)
3. Brazil’s “Big Zero” stadium, located on the equator, holds 10,000 people. (seating capacity)
4. The local government has paid for the expenses for his university studies. (sponsor)
5. A new session has begun to discuss an increase in the crimes that hurt people in popular tourist areas.
(violence)
I am licensed to work as a surgeon in Sydney.
Only a minority of people supported the new law.
Brazil’s “Big Zero” stadium, located on the equator, has a seating capacity of 10,000 people.
The local government has sponsored his university studies.
A new session has begun to discuss an increase in violence in popular tourist areas.
Use the correct forms of the words to complete the passage about Californians’ love for sport.
golf premier temporary dive frequency citizen
Sport is an important part of the culture in California. Because of the good climate, Californians can spend a lot of time outdoors, so many people play a sport of some kind. Th larger towns and cities have many facilities for their _______, such as football fields, swimming pools, and ____ courses. And for those who like walking, climbing, surfing, and ________, there are the mountains and some of the world’s _________ beaches. Californians also enjoy watching sport, so lots of people go to live sporting events ____________. The excitement and party atmosphere of live sport can make people _____________ forget all their problems and relax.
citizens
golf
diving
premier
frequently
temporarily
Project
Learning objectives
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
1. discuss some iconic attractions in your city or town;
2. learn how to introduce an iconic attraction by reading the given
example;
3. introduce an iconic attraction in your city or town through cooperation
with your group mates.
In groups, brainstorm the kinds of things that people would most like to
experience when they travel to a new place.
What would people expect to experience when they travel to a new place
What typical or local features should be mentioned in an introduction of the place
place
festivals
foods
celebrities
buildings
scenic views
culture
history
...
Do some research and come up with three iconic attractions that may best
represent your city or town.
In groups, compare your lists. Discuss which attractions are the most impressive and representative, and come up with a final list of the top three.
Each of you should write about one attraction from the list and explain why it is worth visiting.
DUJIANGYAN
Organize information in groups, then prepare for your presentation.
What to present
foods
buildings
festivals
history
culture
...
Possible description
It’s famous/ well-known for/ home to/ ...
It features/ allows people ...
Perspectives of shooting a video/photo
My own routine/ Travelers’ perspective/ ...
Only scenery and music/ Interview/ Story ...
Give a presentation in class to introduce the city or town. You could even include a video of the attraction.
Revise the words and grammar of this unit based on your self-evaluation.
According to the teacher’s and classmates’ evaluation, improve your introduction about an iconic attraction in your city or town.
Homework