人教版（2019）选择性必修 第四册Unit 2 Iconic Attractions大单元整体学习学程设计
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高二英语
大单元整体学习学程设计
Unit 2 Iconic Attractions
——Introduce an iconic attraction in you city or town
班级：_________________
小组：_________________
姓名：_________________
单元概述
【单元内容】
This unit focuses on Australia and attempts to give students a broaden horizon about the country’s geography, food, music, people and animals, which might interest students. Australia is a large country and has as many different signs and features from other places and multi-cultural nature of the population. The history, culture and social organization of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia is another topic that will interest students. Using what they have learnt, students will then give a presentation on something they consider representative of China. The passage goes on to explore some representative animals of Australia in order to activate students’ knowledge of representative animals of China. They will then use what they have learnt to write about an iconic Chinese animal. Finally, students will produce an introduction of their own city or town. It is hoped that students will learn in depth about some countries and cultures that perhaps they had not previously though much about, and that they will be able to use what they have learnt to think and share about China and Chinese culture.
【课标要求】
核心素养 课标要求
语言能力 语言知识 语音 运用重音、语调、节奏等比较连贯和清晰地介绍中国的标志性风物。
词汇 能正确使用与“标志性风物”主题相关的词和词块来理解和表达。
语法 能够理解并正确运用过去分词。
语篇 1.阅读博客，体会博客的写作风格和主要语言特征。 2.阅读问答式的科普专栏文章，学习针对动物特点的描写手法，了解该语篇类型的写作特点。
语用 能根据语境恰当的表达你喜欢的食物，景点，建筑，美食等。
语言技能 听 听懂对对方风物的描述，理解不同领域的人对地方风物的选择。
说 能够口头描述一个地方的特色，说明当地的标志性风物。
读 能够运用速记方法准确抓取关键信息。
写 能够书面描述一个地方的特色，说明当地标志性风物。
看 观看“唤醒沙漠”节日的视频，感受澳大利亚土著居民用舞蹈的形式来庆祝他们的仪式、文化、音乐。
学习能力 1.能够在阅读语篇时抓住主旨大意。 2.能够有意识地识别并拓展词汇活用现象，尤其同形（同音）异义词。 3.能够形成梳理特定语法项目（过去分词）的意识和能力。
文化意识 1.了解澳大利亚、新西兰等国家和地区的标志性风物；理解文化内涵，提高文化意识，拓展国际视野。 2.了解并介绍我国的标志性风物，有意识宣传国家和地方特色文化意识，增强文化自信。
思维品质 1.能够综合评价标志性风物的特征。 2.能够从文化对比的视角思考并提炼文化特征，辩证的看待文化特征，创造性的进行文化介绍。
【单元目标】
By the end of the unit, we will be able to:
1. list the scenic spots, unique animals and special food of the iconic attractions to perceive the dominant culture.
2. appreciate the historical accumulation, special significance or modern characteristics of the iconic attractions to broaden horizons and cultivate humanistic feelings.
3. summarize the iconic attractions in the world, reconstruct the theme of iconic attractions to have a better understanding of the whole unit.
【单元任务】
Your foreign friend Sam is very interested in China culture. He asks you to introduce some iconic attractions in your city or town. Do some research and write down some attractions that are the most impressive and representative of some place in your city or town. Recommend a place and explain why it is worth visiting.
【学习导航&课时安排】
Stage Overall Perception Exploration& Construction Application& Transfer Reconstruction & Extension
Period 1 5 1 2
【单元学习目标追求】
Iconic attractions
——Describe the basic information of Australia, and New Zealand
【Learning Objectives】
Construct the theme-related vocabulary about iconic attractions of Australia and New Zealand.
Describe the basic information of Australia, New Zealand and Cape Town to have a primary understanding of them.
Introduce your favorite iconic attractions and share them with your classmates.
【Context and Task】
If you want to introduce iconic attractions to your foreign friend, you should have a basic understanding of iconic attractions. Now, we can learn about iconic attractions in Australia and New Zealand to prepare for your introduction.
Activity 1. Brainstorm
Talk about your favorite iconic attractions in your world to construct the theme-related vocabulary about iconic attractions.
Activity 2. What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia Draw a mind map to make a summary.
Activity 3.Talk about your favorite iconic attractions in your heart and voice your opinions.
Please choose any country to introduce its iconic attractions to your partners.
Iconic Attractions
——Appreciate the iconic attractions in Australia and New Zealand
【Learning Objectives】
1. List iconic attractions in Australia that the author has experienced by reading the passages on 14 and page20.
2. Explore reasons why some iconic attractions can represent Australia and New Zealand by analyzing the passages.
3. Choose an iconic Chinese attraction you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
【Context and Task】
Our school will have a three weeks overseas study tour, which country do you want to travel What iconic attractions do you want to recommend to your friends
Activity 4. Explore the iconic features of Australia.
Skim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Write the blog entry numbers in the blanks on page 14.
Read carefully and answer the questions of exercise 3 on page 15.
Experience the iconic features of Australia by finishing a time flow chart.
Activity 5. Explore some iconic animals in Australia.
Read the text and figure out what is the most charming point of each amazing animal of Australia Find out the sentences or phrases describing their special features.
Read the text and answer the questions of Ex. 1 on Page 21.
Read the text again and find at least three rhetorical devices the writer uses to arouse the reader’s interest.
Activity 6. Explore reasons why some iconic attractions can represent New Zealand.
1. Listen to the 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.
2. Listen again and take notes. List the reasons given by the speakers why these three things best represent New Zealand.
Activity 7: Discuss and communicate.
Discuss with your partners and choose an iconic Chinese iconic attraction you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Iconic Attractions
——Introduce an iconic attraction in your city or town
【Learning Objectives】
List down the kinds of things that you would most like to experience when you travel to a new place.
2. Come up with some iconic attractions that may best represent your city or town and discuss which attractions are the most impressive and representative.
3. Write down one iconic attraction in your city and introduce it and explain why it is worth visiting.
【Context and Task】
Your foreign friend Sam is very interested in China culture. He asks you to introduce some iconic attractions in your city or town. Do some research and write down some attractions that are the most impressive and representative of some place in your city or town. Recommend a place and explain why it is worth visiting.
Activity 8. Brainstorm about different iconic attractions.
List different kinds of things that you would most like to experience when you travel to a new place. Scenic views
foods
Culture
festivals
buildings
Celebrities
Activity 9. Preparation for the introduction.
1.Discuss with your partners.
(1) Do some research and come up with three iconic attractions that may best represent your city or town.
(2) Think about what people can experience them
(3) Discuss with your group, compare your list. Choose which attractions are the most
impressive and representative, and come up with a final list of the top three.
Read the sample, summarize the content of each part, underline the language used in each part and add more expressions.
Samples
DUJIANGYAN
Originally constructed around 256 BCE by the State of Qin as an irrigation and flood control system, Dujiangyan is a remarkable example of ancient engineering skill and is still in use today. During the Warring States period, people who lived along the banks of the Min River were troubled by annual flooding. Qin governor and irrigation engineer Li Bing investigated the problem thoroughly. He led a team to construct a levee to redirect a portion of the river's flow. Then they cut a channel through Mount Yulei to discharge the excess water. After the system was finished, no more floods occurred. What's more, it made Sichuan one of the most productive agricultural regions in China because the redirected water from the Min River could be used for irrigation. If you visit Dujiangyan, you will see an unusual construction that resembles a fish's mouth. This famous attraction, Yuzui, together with two other important parts, namely, Feishayan and Baopingkou, were scientifically designed to control the waterflow throughout the year. Recognised as a UNESCO heritage site, Dujiangyan has irrigated farms while preventing floods for over 2,000 years.
After reading the samples, please from three part to analyse this sample.
Activity 10. Write an introduction.
Activity 11. Present your works.
Share your introduction with the whole class.
Use the checklist to give feedback on your classmates’ presentations.
Checklist Yes No
Does the reporter make eye contact and look at all of the participants
Does the reporter use proper facial expressions congruent with his or her words
Does the reporter introduce the significance and appearance of the iconic attractions he wrote
Is the presentation well-organized with linking words
Does the reporter end with a short summary
Iconic Attractions
——Reconstruct as a whole about iconic Attractions
【Learning Objectives】
1. Broaden your horizons about iconic attractions by reading the provided extensive reading materials.
2. Reconstruct the mind map of iconic attractions to have a better understanding of the whole unit.
3. Recommend more iconic attractions in your town or city to others to publicity hometown.
【单元拓展】
Activity 12: Group article reading
JOURNEY TO AUSTRALIA
词数：567 文体：说明文 摘自：Crazy English Reader
人的一生不能分成两个半球，但是我们的人生旅程，可以选择去一趟南半球。让我们随着文章的介绍，领略澳大利亚的魅力吧。
Australia’ premier city is the oldest settlement in Australia, the economic powerhouse of the nation and the country's capital, Canberra is everything but name. Built on the shores of the stunning Port Jackson, you would have to die and go to heaven before you see a more spectacular setting for a city. It's a vital, self-regarding metropolis, making itself a melting pot with people from all over the world.
When to Go
The best times to visit are of spring and autumn, especially around March to April or October to November. Sydney is blessed with a temperate climate. Sometimes torrential downpours often break the heat between October and March. Winters are cool rather than cold. Beach lovers unperturbed by the hazards of lizard-skin should come between December and February.
Sydney Harbor
The harbor is the defining characteristic of the city. Its multiple sandstone headlands, dramatic cliffs, rocky islands and stunning bays and beaches, make it one of the most beautiful stretches of water in the world. Officially called Port Jackson, the harbor stretches some 20km inland to join the mouth of the Parramatta River. The most scenic area is on the ocean side of the bridge. The best way to experience the harbour is to go sailing, but if you're lacking nautical skills there are plenty of ways to enjoy it.
Sydney Opera House
Australia's most recognizable icon is dramatically situated on the eastern headland of Circular Quay. The Opera House is so unique that it has been photographed a zillion times, appears on an army of cheap t-shirts, every other Sydney postcard and decorates the frames of Dame Edna's dramatic glasses. The Opera House hosts theatre, classical music, ballet and film, as well as the seasonal opera performances. There is free music on the prow of the Opera House on weekends and a craft market on the forecourt on Sunday.
Circular Quay
Circular Quay is built around Sydney Cove and is considered by many to be the focal point of the city. The first European settlement in Australia grew around the Tank Stream which now runs underground into the harbour here. For many years this was the shipping centre of Sydney, but it's now both a commuting hub and a recreational space, combining ferry quays, a railway station and the Overseas Passenger Terminal with harbour walkways, restaurants, buskers, parks, the Museum of Contemporary Art and, of course, the Sydney Opera House.
Royal National Park
The Royal National Park, 35km south of city, is the oldest gazetted national park in the world. The sea of low scrub which covered the sandstone plateau in the north of the park was devastated by the 1994 bushfires, but the forested river valleys and the beaches were unscathed. The park is dissected by the Hacking River and there are riverside picnic and boat hiring facilities at Audley. There's a spectacular 26km coastal track stretching the length of the park, which is accessible from Bundeena. It passes the lovely lagoon beach at Wattamolla, and the popular surfing spot at Garie Beach. The best views are from the southern boundary of the park overlooking Bulli from the edge of the Illawarra escarpment.
Anyway, you will certainly find this trip to Sydney Australia one of your most memorable experiences in your life. The trip will leave you sweet memories that you would like to share with your family and your friends.
Comprehending
1. Where do you think you would see this kind of writing And why
2.If you are a guide from Australia, what would you introduce about your country
EIFFEL TOWER
词数：328 文体：说明文 摘自：China Daily
埃菲尔铁塔是巴黎的标志之一，被法国人爱称为“铁娘子”，它和纽约的帝国大厦、东京的电视塔同被誉为世界三大著名建筑。让我们了解一下它的历史以及参观要求吧。
Built in 1889 for the Exposition Universelle, the Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel) has become the main symbol of Paris. It is also the most-visted attraction in the world.
The Eiffel Tower is a wrought iron tower that stands 1,063 ft (324 m) tall. It was designed for the Exposition Universelle, a world fair held in Paris in 1889. It is currently the most famous symbol of Paris.
Origin
Two senior engineers working for the architect and engineer Gustave Eiffel designed the Tower, which was then approved by Eiffel and proposed as the centrepiece for the world fair held in France’s capital, the Exposition Universelle in 1889. Once approved, 250 builders were hired to build the monument, which took over two years to finish.Initially, the Eiffel Tower was subject of controversy. The artists of the period thought the monument to be monstrous, and given its poor profitability, it was suggested on several occasions that they should demolish it.
During World War I, enemy messages were intercepted thanks to the tower radiotelegraphy centre.Currently, the Eiffel Tower is the most-visited monument in the world with over 7 million visitors a year. This is partly due to the popularity of Paris as a tourist destination.
Visiting the Eiffel Tower
If it’s your first time in Paris, going up the Eiffel Tower is a must. Visitors can choose to go up using the Tower lift or the stairs. However, before making your mind up on how you want to visit the monument, it is important to keep in mind that there are 1,665 steps to the top.
If you decide to take the stairs, you can only visit the second floor. Although the stairs admission ticket is cheaper, the difference is not worthwhile and we recommend taking the elevator.The best moment to enjoy the breath-taking views of Paris is early in the morning to avoid the lines or at dusk, when visitors will see Paris lit up.
Comprehending
What was the purpose of the Eiffel Tower
2. Which way do you want to climb the Eiffel Tower
A NEW DIMENSION OF LIFE
词数：441文体：说明文 摘自：人教版Book7 Unit3
海底世界神秘又梦幻，让我们通过这奇妙的一天，感受海底世界的魅力！
I’m sitting in the warm night air with a cold drink in my hand and reflecting on the day–a day of pure magic! I went snorkelling on the reef offshore this morning and it was the most fantastic thing I have ever done. Seeing such extraordinary beauty, I think every cell in my body woke up. It was like discovering a whole new dimension of life.
The first thing I became aware of was all the vivid colours surrounding me—purples, reds, oranges, yellows, blues and greens. The corals were fantastic—they were shaped like fans, plates, brains, lace, mushrooms, the branches of trees and the horns of deer. And all kinds of small, neat and elegant fish were swimming in and around the corals.
The fish didn’t seem to mind me swimming among them. I especially loved the little orange and White fish that hid in the waving long thin seaweed. And I also loved the small fish that clean the bodies of larger fish—I even saw them get inside their mouths and clean their teeth! It seemed there was a surprise waiting for me around every corner as I explored small caves, shelves and narrow passages with my underwater flashlight: the yellow and green parrotfish was hanging upside down, and sucking tiny plants off the coral with its hard bird-like mouth; a yellow-spotted red sea-slug was sliding by a blue sea-star; a large wise-looking turtle was passing so close to me that I could have touched it.
There were other creatures that I didn’t want to get too close to—an eel with its strong sharp teeth, with only its head showing from a hole, watching for a tasty fish (or my tasty toe!) ; and the giant clam halt buried in some coral waiting for something to swim in between its thick green lips. Then there were two grey reef sharks, each about one and a half metres long, which suddenly appeared from behind some coral. I told myself they weren’t dangerous but that didn’t stop me from feeling scared to death for a moment!
The water was quite shallow but where the reef ended, there was a steep drop to the sandy ocean floor. It marked a boundary and I thought I was very brave when I swam over the edge of the reef and hung there looking down into the depths of the ocean. My heart was beating wildly—I felt very exposed in such deep clear water.
What a wonderful, limitless world it was down there! And what a tiny spot I was in this enormous world!
Comprehending
What is the first thing he became aware of
2. What did he think after seeing such extraordinary beauty
IS IT ALL KANGAROOS AND SURFING
词数：735 文体：说明文 摘自：北师大版Book4 Unit12
澳大利亚给我们留下的印象就是袋鼠与冲浪，那么澳大利亚就只有袋鼠与冲浪是独特的吗？
Host: Welcome to “Countries of the World”. Today we’re talking about Australia, the land of sunshine and surfing. George and Fiona are two Australians who have joined us for today’s show. So first of all, tell us a bit about yourselves.
George: Hi. Well, I live on an acre of land outside Melbourne but my family actually came here from Greece in the 1980s—in fact, Melbourne is the city with the largest number of Greek people outside Athens! At first, we didn’t feel we belong here, but now we are attached to the land we live on.
Host: Thanks, George. Now here’s Fiona from Sydney.
Fiona: Hello. Australia is my birthplace but my mum came from Scotland and my dad came from France. That’s the great thing about Australian culture ——it’s such a mix of different cultures. The early settlers were mostly English and Irish, but since 1945, the population has become more and more mixed with people from Southern Europe and Asia.
Host: Wow! How do these different cultures affect different aspects of Australian culture
Fiona: Well, for example, we see all these influences in modern Australian cooking. Chefs call it “fusion food”— a brilliant mixture of delicious Southern European food mixed with Southeast Asian food. The desserts are the best—they’re so yummy!
Host: Sounds tasty!
George: And kangaroos are tasty too! In Melbourne, the only place we ever see kangaroos is on the menu in a restaurant. You mainly see kangaroos in the vast area of desert in the middle of Australia. This is a great place for camping but you have to look out for snakes and spiders—Australia has some of the most dangerous in the world.
Host: So do many people live in the desert
George: Not really. There are people who work in the mines, of course. Australia actually exports the most diamonds and coal in the world! And there are also a lot of sheep farms in the desert areas—in fact, I’ve heard that there are seven sheep for every person. But most Australians live on the coast. That’s why surfing is such a popular sport.
Fiona: But it’s not the only sport Australians are fond of. Because the weather’s so good, Australians like being outdoors. Walking, fishing, horse-riding, tennis, golf and sailing are all popular. We take sport very seriously and have produced great Olympic swimmers and top cyclists.
Host: So is Australia all about beach barbecues and surfing What about art and literature
George: Contrary to popular belief, Australia is not a dull place at all for people wanting culture. There’s a really lively cultural scene here. Australia has produced some famous painters and world-class writers.
Fiona: And in Sydney, you’ll find a broad choice of opera, drama, classical concerts, rock concerts —there’s too much choice really! Of course, things are more limited if you live in a small town.
Host: Now, is there anything you don’t like about Australia
Fiona: I can’t bear the way the native Australians have been treated. They are now a minority group and most of them live in terrible conditions while the rest of us are quiet well-off. I think that’s unfair. The government is trying to improve things, but is seems a bit late. I wonder if they’ll ever forgive the way they’ve been treated.
George: I agree with Fiona. The only other thing I’d complain about is the roads outside the cities. Most of them are in pretty poor condition.
Host: Well, you’ve given me a great preview of Australia. Now I need to see it myself.
Fiona: Of course! There are loads of great places to see in Australia. You have to visit the Great Barrier Reef —it's just amazing!
George: And the most interesting place of all is Ayers Rock——the huge red rock in the desert that changes color at dusk.
Host: are all Australians as proud of their country as you are
Fiona and George: They are!
Comprehending
1.What did they talk about in the radio show
2. What is the purpose of this talk show
【单元重构】
【Activity 13】Polish your mind map of four structures for this unit.
Unit 2 Iconic Attractions单元过关
Have a little test to check if you have mastered the language points of this unit.
I.用下列单词或短语的适当形式填空
One evening the sun was just setting when ____________ beautiful large birds appeared out of the bushes.
A fund will be __________ by the volunteers for the dead men’s families.
The lecture made by the expert provided ______________methods for resolving conflicts.
China and Russia ____________ the majority of musk deer.
All electronic computers ____________ five units although they are different kinds.
The events is organized by 30 students who _____________art management.
On the other hand, I want to go to the party, but _____________ I ought to be studying.
Farm workers ____________ only a small section of the problem.
I ______________ much of what he said at the conference, but not all.
All the patients in the community were all _____________ this elevator.
II .根据所给单词及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式
Summer is the p____________ season for tourism, but hot climate brings physical discomfort for tourists.
The film, ___________(base) on the story of this general, attracted people’s interest all over the country.
Tony is really amusing and tells jokes when he thinks we’re getting __________(bore)
___________(locate) at the mouth of the Mississippi River, this city is famous for its jazz.
The government is facing another ___________(politics) crisis, so it has to turn to other countries for help.
III. 短文填空
Located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, Australia is often ____1.____(informal) referred to as “down under”.
A lot of typical Australian food is originally British. The influence of Asian cultures, on the other hand, led to the ______2._____ (introduce) of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.
The Aborigines are native to Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, _____3.______ its influence is still visible. _____4.______(survive) in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music, too,
______5.______celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks____6.________(find) on the ground, among which there is an______7._________(amaze) instrument called the didgeridoo.
My biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures. Although the main cultural influence since 1788 ___8._________ (be) Western culture, minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture, _____9._______many of the new cultural influences contributed by immigrants. It is said that now nearly half of all Australian_______10._______(citizen) were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.
IV. 完成句子
1. Be recognized ______________________ is the price you pay for being famous.
出名所付出的代价是不管你走到哪里，都会被人认出来。
2.He was always conscious of the fact that she did not approve of___________________.
他一向清楚她不赞成他正在做的事情。
3.At present, I really don’t know ___________________________________.
目前，我实在不知道该做些什么。
V.七选五
Ancient Rome was one of the world's most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. Romans' ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today.
The Colosseum in Rome was built during the phase of the Roman Empire, in the first century AD. __1._________It is a popular tourist attraction today.
Italy, located in southern Europe, is shaped like a boot. Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship. Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than that in the past. ______2._______ Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too. _____3._____ The southern part does not offer many manufacturing jobs, so It is not very prosperous.
Italy is a member of the European Union, an organization of joint countries for better trade. The currency, or money they use is called "euro". ______4.________
Food and good meals are important to Italians. Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza. McDonald's is also popular there.
Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day. _______5._______ Families spend a lot of time together.
A.Italy has several islands off the coast.
B.The country used to depend on agriculture.
C.Mountains cover about three fourths of the country.
D.The family is very important to the Italian way of life
E. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.
F.It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and people.
G.While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.
VI.应用文写作
假设你是李华，请你给你的澳大利亚好友Jim写一封信介绍中国的国宝大熊猫，内容包括以下几个方面：
大熊猫的特征；2. 大熊猫目前的状况；3.采取的保护措施
注意：1.词数80左右： 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
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Overall Perception
Activity1.
1. kangaroo, Sydney Opera House, kiwi, Table Mountain…
2.Australia：
location: located in Oceania
culture: multi-culture
creatures: kangaroo, koala, platypus
foods: kangaroo meat, lobster
New Zealand:
location: located in Oceania
culture: multi-culture
creatures: kangaroo, kiwi
foods: mutton, lobster, wine
Cape Town:
location: located in South Africa
culture: Rainbow Nation
creatures: tree frog, penguin, Dorper
foods: crocodile meat, Ostrich meat
Activity 2.
The Eiffel Tower （French: La Tour Eiffel）is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. It was named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair, it has become both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world.
Exploration & Construction
Activity 3.
Blog1：Preparing to travel
Blog2：First impressions
Blog3：Aborigines and the didgeridoo
Blog4：Reflections on multiculturalism
Activity 4
Attractions: the Sydney Opera House, the Great Ocean Road
Animals: koalas and kangaroos
Cuisine: open-air barbecue, the Sunday roast, bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops cafes, bean curds, Chinese-inspired dim sim…
Native people: the Aborigines
Instrument: didgeridoo
Culture：multiculture (Western culture, Asian cultures, minority cultures, new cultures…
Activity 5
1. A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. The influence of Asian cultures, on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.
2. It celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them, because to survive in the vast land, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature.
3. Her first impressions of Australia have been all about food, because her friend shared many different but yummy meals with her. Her biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation. She feels this perhaps because of the many different kinds of people she met.
Activity 6
1. Dave Edmon- 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. the Bay of Islands: 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: hot springs, geysers, bubbling mud, and sulphuric pools make that area one of the most amazing places.
the New Zealand experience: a kiwi bird, a flock of sheep, manuka honey, the haka, bungee jumping；experience its culture.
Activity 7
Tourist sites: The Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, because these are iconic places that tell a lot about the Chinese culture.
Food and drinks: Jiaozi, because it is the most representative food for many Chinese people, especially in the north. Tea, as an old Chinese saying goes，"Firewood, rice, cooking oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and tea are the seven necessities to begin a day.“
Ethnic minority groups: The Miao people love singing their life aloud；the Dong people live with their traditional wind and rain bridges that give people shelter when it rains. I really enjoyed staying among them and learning about their culture.
Musical instruments: The pipa is one of the most popular Chinese instruments with over two thousand years of history. It can make very beautiful music and it has enlightenment on similar instruments in Japan and Korea.
Clothes: The gipao, because it is such a beautiful dress, and so representative of the Chinese culture as a whole.
【Reflection】
1.learning 2.of 3.guided 4.to learn 5.who 6.called 7.was convinced 8.biggest 9.cultures 10.the
Application & Transfer
Activity 8
foods：goose liver, Escargot, Baguette…
culture：appreciate monet's paintings and Debussy’s music…
festivals：Easter Sunday, All Saints' Day, Christmas Day
buildings：Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame de Paris, triumphal arch
Celebrities：Monet, Rousseau, Descartes, Gauguin…
Scenic views：Seine, Alps, Provence…
Activity 9
1. （1）Huangpu River, Wai Tan, the Peace Hotel, The Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden
（2）Anyone that want to go can experience there.
（3）Huangpu River, Wai Tan, the Peace Hotel
2. Introductions: Date of establishment & historical role
Body: The reason why dujiangyan was built; the benefits of Dujiangyan
Ending：significance of Dujiangyan
Activity 10
Originally constructed around the 1850s, for many decades the Bund（Wai Tan）in Shanghai was the financial heart of Asia. It was here that ships from all over the world docked along the Huangpu River to load up goods from China. Though Shanghai had an old walled city just south of the Bund, in many ways the Bund seemed more Western than Chinese. The street running along the Bund is a world expo of architecture. Some of these buildings were designed by the premier architects of their era. Even today, several of these buildings-the Custom's House and the Peace Hotel-dominate the waterfront and serve as symbols of old Shanghai. Across the Huangpu River from the old Bund is the new Bund in Pudong, with its modernistic skyline that includes the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Jinmao Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Centre, and Shanghai Tower, all of which declare that Shanghai is once again one of the world's leading financial centres.
Reconstruction & Extension
Activity 12: Group article reading
Activity13：
Unit 2 Iconic Attractions单元过关
I.用下列单词或短语的适当形式填空
a flock of 2.set up 3.a variety of 4.are home to 5.consist of 6.major in 7.on the other hand 8.make up 9.agree with 10.in contact with
II .根据所给单词及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式
peak 2.based 3.bored 4.Located 5.political
III. 短文填空
informally 2. introduction 3.but 4.To survive 5.which 6.found 7.amazing 8.has been 9.with 10.citizens
IV. 完成句子
wherever you go 2.what he was doing 3.what to do
V.七选五
1-5 FBEGD
VI.参考范文
Dear Jim,
I am glad to tell you something about pandas. The panda is an iconic animal in China, which has a black and white coat. It has a body shape typical of bears. Its favorite food is tender bamboo. It is known as the national treasure of China. It is one of the few mammals that have been surviving for millions of years on earth. However, it has become an endangered species. Nowadays, a nature reserve located in Sichuan Province has been set up, where pandas can enjoy their life happily. As pandas are well protected, the number of them is increasing every year. Best wishes to you!
Yours,
Li Hua
大单元整体学习学程设计
Unit 2 Iconic Attractions
——Introduce an iconic attraction in you city or town
班级：_________________
小组：_________________
姓名：_________________
单元概述
【单元内容】
This unit focuses on Australia and attempts to give students a broaden horizon about the country’s geography, food, music, people and animals, which might interest students. Australia is a large country and has as many different signs and features from other places and multi-cultural nature of the population. The history, culture and social organization of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia is another topic that will interest students. Using what they have learnt, students will then give a presentation on something they consider representative of China. The passage goes on to explore some representative animals of Australia in order to activate students’ knowledge of representative animals of China. They will then use what they have learnt to write about an iconic Chinese animal. Finally, students will produce an introduction of their own city or town. It is hoped that students will learn in depth about some countries and cultures that perhaps they had not previously though much about, and that they will be able to use what they have learnt to think and share about China and Chinese culture.
【课标要求】
核心素养 课标要求
语言能力 语言知识 语音 运用重音、语调、节奏等比较连贯和清晰地介绍中国的标志性风物。
词汇 能正确使用与“标志性风物”主题相关的词和词块来理解和表达。
语法 能够理解并正确运用过去分词。
语篇 1.阅读博客，体会博客的写作风格和主要语言特征。 2.阅读问答式的科普专栏文章，学习针对动物特点的描写手法，了解该语篇类型的写作特点。
语用 能根据语境恰当的表达你喜欢的食物，景点，建筑，美食等。
语言技能 听 听懂对对方风物的描述，理解不同领域的人对地方风物的选择。
说 能够口头描述一个地方的特色，说明当地的标志性风物。
读 能够运用速记方法准确抓取关键信息。
写 能够书面描述一个地方的特色，说明当地标志性风物。
看 观看“唤醒沙漠”节日的视频，感受澳大利亚土著居民用舞蹈的形式来庆祝他们的仪式、文化、音乐。
学习能力 1.能够在阅读语篇时抓住主旨大意。 2.能够有意识地识别并拓展词汇活用现象，尤其同形（同音）异义词。 3.能够形成梳理特定语法项目（过去分词）的意识和能力。
文化意识 1.了解澳大利亚、新西兰等国家和地区的标志性风物；理解文化内涵，提高文化意识，拓展国际视野。 2.了解并介绍我国的标志性风物，有意识宣传国家和地方特色文化意识，增强文化自信。
思维品质 1.能够综合评价标志性风物的特征。 2.能够从文化对比的视角思考并提炼文化特征，辩证的看待文化特征，创造性的进行文化介绍。
【单元目标】
By the end of the unit, we will be able to:
1. list the scenic spots, unique animals and special food of the iconic attractions to perceive the dominant culture.
2. appreciate the historical accumulation, special significance or modern characteristics of the iconic attractions to broaden horizons and cultivate humanistic feelings.
3. summarize the iconic attractions in the world, reconstruct the theme of iconic attractions to have a better understanding of the whole unit.
【单元任务】
Your foreign friend Sam is very interested in China culture. He asks you to introduce some iconic attractions in your city or town. Do some research and write down some attractions that are the most impressive and representative of some place in your city or town. Recommend a place and explain why it is worth visiting.
【学习导航&课时安排】
Stage Overall Perception Exploration& Construction Application& Transfer Reconstruction & Extension
Period 1 5 1 2
【单元学习目标追求】
Iconic attractions
——Describe the basic information of Australia, and New Zealand
【Learning Objectives】
Construct the theme-related vocabulary about iconic attractions of Australia and New Zealand.
Describe the basic information of Australia, New Zealand and Cape Town to have a primary understanding of them.
Introduce your favorite iconic attractions and share them with your classmates.
【Context and Task】
If you want to introduce iconic attractions to your foreign friend, you should have a basic understanding of iconic attractions. Now, we can learn about iconic attractions in Australia and New Zealand to prepare for your introduction.
Activity 1. Brainstorm
Talk about your favorite iconic attractions in your world to construct the theme-related vocabulary about iconic attractions.
Activity 2. What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia Draw a mind map to make a summary.
Activity 3.Talk about your favorite iconic attractions in your heart and voice your opinions.
Please choose any country to introduce its iconic attractions to your partners.
Iconic Attractions
——Appreciate the iconic attractions in Australia and New Zealand
【Learning Objectives】
1. List iconic attractions in Australia that the author has experienced by reading the passages on 14 and page20.
2. Explore reasons why some iconic attractions can represent Australia and New Zealand by analyzing the passages.
3. Choose an iconic Chinese attraction you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
【Context and Task】
Our school will have a three weeks overseas study tour, which country do you want to travel What iconic attractions do you want to recommend to your friends
Activity 4. Explore the iconic features of Australia.
Skim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Write the blog entry numbers in the blanks on page 14.
Read carefully and answer the questions of exercise 3 on page 15.
Experience the iconic features of Australia by finishing a time flow chart.
Activity 5. Explore some iconic animals in Australia.
Read the text and figure out what is the most charming point of each amazing animal of Australia Find out the sentences or phrases describing their special features.
Read the text and answer the questions of Ex. 1 on Page 21.
Read the text again and find at least three rhetorical devices the writer uses to arouse the reader’s interest.
Activity 6. Explore reasons why some iconic attractions can represent New Zealand.
1. Listen to the 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.
2. Listen again and take notes. List the reasons given by the speakers why these three things best represent New Zealand.
Activity 7: Discuss and communicate.
Discuss with your partners and choose an iconic Chinese iconic attraction you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Iconic Attractions
——Introduce an iconic attraction in your city or town
【Learning Objectives】
List down the kinds of things that you would most like to experience when you travel to a new place.
2. Come up with some iconic attractions that may best represent your city or town and discuss which attractions are the most impressive and representative.
3. Write down one iconic attraction in your city and introduce it and explain why it is worth visiting.
【Context and Task】
Your foreign friend Sam is very interested in China culture. He asks you to introduce some iconic attractions in your city or town. Do some research and write down some attractions that are the most impressive and representative of some place in your city or town. Recommend a place and explain why it is worth visiting.
Activity 8. Brainstorm about different iconic attractions.
List different kinds of things that you would most like to experience when you travel to a new place. Scenic views
foods
Culture
festivals
buildings
Celebrities
Activity 9. Preparation for the introduction.
1.Discuss with your partners.
(1) Do some research and come up with three iconic attractions that may best represent your city or town.
(2) Think about what people can experience them
(3) Discuss with your group, compare your list. Choose which attractions are the most
impressive and representative, and come up with a final list of the top three.
Read the sample, summarize the content of each part, underline the language used in each part and add more expressions.
Samples
DUJIANGYAN
Originally constructed around 256 BCE by the State of Qin as an irrigation and flood control system, Dujiangyan is a remarkable example of ancient engineering skill and is still in use today. During the Warring States period, people who lived along the banks of the Min River were troubled by annual flooding. Qin governor and irrigation engineer Li Bing investigated the problem thoroughly. He led a team to construct a levee to redirect a portion of the river's flow. Then they cut a channel through Mount Yulei to discharge the excess water. After the system was finished, no more floods occurred. What's more, it made Sichuan one of the most productive agricultural regions in China because the redirected water from the Min River could be used for irrigation. If you visit Dujiangyan, you will see an unusual construction that resembles a fish's mouth. This famous attraction, Yuzui, together with two other important parts, namely, Feishayan and Baopingkou, were scientifically designed to control the waterflow throughout the year. Recognised as a UNESCO heritage site, Dujiangyan has irrigated farms while preventing floods for over 2,000 years.
After reading the samples, please from three part to analyse this sample.
Activity 10. Write an introduction.
Activity 11. Present your works.
Share your introduction with the whole class.
Use the checklist to give feedback on your classmates’ presentations.
Checklist Yes No
Does the reporter make eye contact and look at all of the participants
Does the reporter use proper facial expressions congruent with his or her words
Does the reporter introduce the significance and appearance of the iconic attractions he wrote
Is the presentation well-organized with linking words
Does the reporter end with a short summary
Iconic Attractions
——Reconstruct as a whole about iconic Attractions
【Learning Objectives】
1. Broaden your horizons about iconic attractions by reading the provided extensive reading materials.
2. Reconstruct the mind map of iconic attractions to have a better understanding of the whole unit.
3. Recommend more iconic attractions in your town or city to others to publicity hometown.
【单元拓展】
Activity 12: Group article reading
JOURNEY TO AUSTRALIA
词数：567 文体：说明文 摘自：Crazy English Reader
人的一生不能分成两个半球，但是我们的人生旅程，可以选择去一趟南半球。让我们随着文章的介绍，领略澳大利亚的魅力吧。
Australia’ premier city is the oldest settlement in Australia, the economic powerhouse of the nation and the country's capital, Canberra is everything but name. Built on the shores of the stunning Port Jackson, you would have to die and go to heaven before you see a more spectacular setting for a city. It's a vital, self-regarding metropolis, making itself a melting pot with people from all over the world.
When to Go
The best times to visit are of spring and autumn, especially around March to April or October to November. Sydney is blessed with a temperate climate. Sometimes torrential downpours often break the heat between October and March. Winters are cool rather than cold. Beach lovers unperturbed by the hazards of lizard-skin should come between December and February.
Sydney Harbor
The harbor is the defining characteristic of the city. Its multiple sandstone headlands, dramatic cliffs, rocky islands and stunning bays and beaches, make it one of the most beautiful stretches of water in the world. Officially called Port Jackson, the harbor stretches some 20km inland to join the mouth of the Parramatta River. The most scenic area is on the ocean side of the bridge. The best way to experience the harbour is to go sailing, but if you're lacking nautical skills there are plenty of ways to enjoy it.
Sydney Opera House
Australia's most recognizable icon is dramatically situated on the eastern headland of Circular Quay. The Opera House is so unique that it has been photographed a zillion times, appears on an army of cheap t-shirts, every other Sydney postcard and decorates the frames of Dame Edna's dramatic glasses. The Opera House hosts theatre, classical music, ballet and film, as well as the seasonal opera performances. There is free music on the prow of the Opera House on weekends and a craft market on the forecourt on Sunday.
Circular Quay
Circular Quay is built around Sydney Cove and is considered by many to be the focal point of the city. The first European settlement in Australia grew around the Tank Stream which now runs underground into the harbour here. For many years this was the shipping centre of Sydney, but it's now both a commuting hub and a recreational space, combining ferry quays, a railway station and the Overseas Passenger Terminal with harbour walkways, restaurants, buskers, parks, the Museum of Contemporary Art and, of course, the Sydney Opera House.
Royal National Park
The Royal National Park, 35km south of city, is the oldest gazetted national park in the world. The sea of low scrub which covered the sandstone plateau in the north of the park was devastated by the 1994 bushfires, but the forested river valleys and the beaches were unscathed. The park is dissected by the Hacking River and there are riverside picnic and boat hiring facilities at Audley. There's a spectacular 26km coastal track stretching the length of the park, which is accessible from Bundeena. It passes the lovely lagoon beach at Wattamolla, and the popular surfing spot at Garie Beach. The best views are from the southern boundary of the park overlooking Bulli from the edge of the Illawarra escarpment.
Anyway, you will certainly find this trip to Sydney Australia one of your most memorable experiences in your life. The trip will leave you sweet memories that you would like to share with your family and your friends.
Comprehending
1. Where do you think you would see this kind of writing And why
2.If you are a guide from Australia, what would you introduce about your country
EIFFEL TOWER
词数：328 文体：说明文 摘自：China Daily
埃菲尔铁塔是巴黎的标志之一，被法国人爱称为“铁娘子”，它和纽约的帝国大厦、东京的电视塔同被誉为世界三大著名建筑。让我们了解一下它的历史以及参观要求吧。
Built in 1889 for the Exposition Universelle, the Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel) has become the main symbol of Paris. It is also the most-visted attraction in the world.
The Eiffel Tower is a wrought iron tower that stands 1,063 ft (324 m) tall. It was designed for the Exposition Universelle, a world fair held in Paris in 1889. It is currently the most famous symbol of Paris.
Origin
Two senior engineers working for the architect and engineer Gustave Eiffel designed the Tower, which was then approved by Eiffel and proposed as the centrepiece for the world fair held in France’s capital, the Exposition Universelle in 1889. Once approved, 250 builders were hired to build the monument, which took over two years to finish.Initially, the Eiffel Tower was subject of controversy. The artists of the period thought the monument to be monstrous, and given its poor profitability, it was suggested on several occasions that they should demolish it.
During World War I, enemy messages were intercepted thanks to the tower radiotelegraphy centre.Currently, the Eiffel Tower is the most-visited monument in the world with over 7 million visitors a year. This is partly due to the popularity of Paris as a tourist destination.
Visiting the Eiffel Tower
If it’s your first time in Paris, going up the Eiffel Tower is a must. Visitors can choose to go up using the Tower lift or the stairs. However, before making your mind up on how you want to visit the monument, it is important to keep in mind that there are 1,665 steps to the top.
If you decide to take the stairs, you can only visit the second floor. Although the stairs admission ticket is cheaper, the difference is not worthwhile and we recommend taking the elevator.The best moment to enjoy the breath-taking views of Paris is early in the morning to avoid the lines or at dusk, when visitors will see Paris lit up.
Comprehending
What was the purpose of the Eiffel Tower
2. Which way do you want to climb the Eiffel Tower
A NEW DIMENSION OF LIFE
词数：441文体：说明文 摘自：人教版Book7 Unit3
海底世界神秘又梦幻，让我们通过这奇妙的一天，感受海底世界的魅力！
I’m sitting in the warm night air with a cold drink in my hand and reflecting on the day–a day of pure magic! I went snorkelling on the reef offshore this morning and it was the most fantastic thing I have ever done. Seeing such extraordinary beauty, I think every cell in my body woke up. It was like discovering a whole new dimension of life.
The first thing I became aware of was all the vivid colours surrounding me—purples, reds, oranges, yellows, blues and greens. The corals were fantastic—they were shaped like fans, plates, brains, lace, mushrooms, the branches of trees and the horns of deer. And all kinds of small, neat and elegant fish were swimming in and around the corals.
The fish didn’t seem to mind me swimming among them. I especially loved the little orange and White fish that hid in the waving long thin seaweed. And I also loved the small fish that clean the bodies of larger fish—I even saw them get inside their mouths and clean their teeth! It seemed there was a surprise waiting for me around every corner as I explored small caves, shelves and narrow passages with my underwater flashlight: the yellow and green parrotfish was hanging upside down, and sucking tiny plants off the coral with its hard bird-like mouth; a yellow-spotted red sea-slug was sliding by a blue sea-star; a large wise-looking turtle was passing so close to me that I could have touched it.
There were other creatures that I didn’t want to get too close to—an eel with its strong sharp teeth, with only its head showing from a hole, watching for a tasty fish (or my tasty toe!) ; and the giant clam halt buried in some coral waiting for something to swim in between its thick green lips. Then there were two grey reef sharks, each about one and a half metres long, which suddenly appeared from behind some coral. I told myself they weren’t dangerous but that didn’t stop me from feeling scared to death for a moment!
The water was quite shallow but where the reef ended, there was a steep drop to the sandy ocean floor. It marked a boundary and I thought I was very brave when I swam over the edge of the reef and hung there looking down into the depths of the ocean. My heart was beating wildly—I felt very exposed in such deep clear water.
What a wonderful, limitless world it was down there! And what a tiny spot I was in this enormous world!
Comprehending
What is the first thing he became aware of
2. What did he think after seeing such extraordinary beauty
IS IT ALL KANGAROOS AND SURFING
词数：735 文体：说明文 摘自：北师大版Book4 Unit12
澳大利亚给我们留下的印象就是袋鼠与冲浪，那么澳大利亚就只有袋鼠与冲浪是独特的吗？
Host: Welcome to “Countries of the World”. Today we’re talking about Australia, the land of sunshine and surfing. George and Fiona are two Australians who have joined us for today’s show. So first of all, tell us a bit about yourselves.
George: Hi. Well, I live on an acre of land outside Melbourne but my family actually came here from Greece in the 1980s—in fact, Melbourne is the city with the largest number of Greek people outside Athens! At first, we didn’t feel we belong here, but now we are attached to the land we live on.
Host: Thanks, George. Now here’s Fiona from Sydney.
Fiona: Hello. Australia is my birthplace but my mum came from Scotland and my dad came from France. That’s the great thing about Australian culture ——it’s such a mix of different cultures. The early settlers were mostly English and Irish, but since 1945, the population has become more and more mixed with people from Southern Europe and Asia.
Host: Wow! How do these different cultures affect different aspects of Australian culture
Fiona: Well, for example, we see all these influences in modern Australian cooking. Chefs call it “fusion food”— a brilliant mixture of delicious Southern European food mixed with Southeast Asian food. The desserts are the best—they’re so yummy!
Host: Sounds tasty!
George: And kangaroos are tasty too! In Melbourne, the only place we ever see kangaroos is on the menu in a restaurant. You mainly see kangaroos in the vast area of desert in the middle of Australia. This is a great place for camping but you have to look out for snakes and spiders—Australia has some of the most dangerous in the world.
Host: So do many people live in the desert
George: Not really. There are people who work in the mines, of course. Australia actually exports the most diamonds and coal in the world! And there are also a lot of sheep farms in the desert areas—in fact, I’ve heard that there are seven sheep for every person. But most Australians live on the coast. That’s why surfing is such a popular sport.
Fiona: But it’s not the only sport Australians are fond of. Because the weather’s so good, Australians like being outdoors. Walking, fishing, horse-riding, tennis, golf and sailing are all popular. We take sport very seriously and have produced great Olympic swimmers and top cyclists.
Host: So is Australia all about beach barbecues and surfing What about art and literature
George: Contrary to popular belief, Australia is not a dull place at all for people wanting culture. There’s a really lively cultural scene here. Australia has produced some famous painters and world-class writers.
Fiona: And in Sydney, you’ll find a broad choice of opera, drama, classical concerts, rock concerts —there’s too much choice really! Of course, things are more limited if you live in a small town.
Host: Now, is there anything you don’t like about Australia
Fiona: I can’t bear the way the native Australians have been treated. They are now a minority group and most of them live in terrible conditions while the rest of us are quiet well-off. I think that’s unfair. The government is trying to improve things, but is seems a bit late. I wonder if they’ll ever forgive the way they’ve been treated.
George: I agree with Fiona. The only other thing I’d complain about is the roads outside the cities. Most of them are in pretty poor condition.
Host: Well, you’ve given me a great preview of Australia. Now I need to see it myself.
Fiona: Of course! There are loads of great places to see in Australia. You have to visit the Great Barrier Reef —it's just amazing!
George: And the most interesting place of all is Ayers Rock——the huge red rock in the desert that changes color at dusk.
Host: are all Australians as proud of their country as you are
Fiona and George: They are!
Comprehending
1.What did they talk about in the radio show
2. What is the purpose of this talk show
【单元重构】
【Activity 13】Polish your mind map of four structures for this unit.
Unit 2 Iconic Attractions单元过关
Have a little test to check if you have mastered the language points of this unit.
I.用下列单词或短语的适当形式填空
One evening the sun was just setting when ____________ beautiful large birds appeared out of the bushes.
A fund will be __________ by the volunteers for the dead men’s families.
The lecture made by the expert provided ______________methods for resolving conflicts.
China and Russia ____________ the majority of musk deer.
All electronic computers ____________ five units although they are different kinds.
The events is organized by 30 students who _____________art management.
On the other hand, I want to go to the party, but _____________ I ought to be studying.
Farm workers ____________ only a small section of the problem.
I ______________ much of what he said at the conference, but not all.
All the patients in the community were all _____________ this elevator.
II .根据所给单词及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式
Summer is the p____________ season for tourism, but hot climate brings physical discomfort for tourists.
The film, ___________(base) on the story of this general, attracted people’s interest all over the country.
Tony is really amusing and tells jokes when he thinks we’re getting __________(bore)
___________(locate) at the mouth of the Mississippi River, this city is famous for its jazz.
The government is facing another ___________(politics) crisis, so it has to turn to other countries for help.
III. 短文填空
Located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, Australia is often ____1.____(informal) referred to as “down under”.
A lot of typical Australian food is originally British. The influence of Asian cultures, on the other hand, led to the ______2._____ (introduce) of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.
The Aborigines are native to Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, _____3.______ its influence is still visible. _____4.______(survive) in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music, too,
______5.______celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks____6.________(find) on the ground, among which there is an______7._________(amaze) instrument called the didgeridoo.
My biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures. Although the main cultural influence since 1788 ___8._________ (be) Western culture, minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture, _____9._______many of the new cultural influences contributed by immigrants. It is said that now nearly half of all Australian_______10._______(citizen) were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.
IV. 完成句子
1. Be recognized ______________________ is the price you pay for being famous.
出名所付出的代价是不管你走到哪里，都会被人认出来。
2.He was always conscious of the fact that she did not approve of___________________.
他一向清楚她不赞成他正在做的事情。
3.At present, I really don’t know ___________________________________.
目前，我实在不知道该做些什么。
V.七选五
Ancient Rome was one of the world's most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. Romans' ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today.
The Colosseum in Rome was built during the phase of the Roman Empire, in the first century AD. __1._________It is a popular tourist attraction today.
Italy, located in southern Europe, is shaped like a boot. Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship. Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than that in the past. ______2._______ Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too. _____3._____ The southern part does not offer many manufacturing jobs, so It is not very prosperous.
Italy is a member of the European Union, an organization of joint countries for better trade. The currency, or money they use is called "euro". ______4.________
Food and good meals are important to Italians. Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza. McDonald's is also popular there.
Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day. _______5._______ Families spend a lot of time together.
A.Italy has several islands off the coast.
B.The country used to depend on agriculture.
C.Mountains cover about three fourths of the country.
D.The family is very important to the Italian way of life
E. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.
F.It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and people.
G.While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.
VI.应用文写作
假设你是李华，请你给你的澳大利亚好友Jim写一封信介绍中国的国宝大熊猫，内容包括以下几个方面：
大熊猫的特征；2. 大熊猫目前的状况；3.采取的保护措施
注意：1.词数80左右： 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
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Overall Perception
Activity1.
1. kangaroo, Sydney Opera House, kiwi, Table Mountain…
2.Australia：
location: located in Oceania
culture: multi-culture
creatures: kangaroo, koala, platypus
foods: kangaroo meat, lobster
New Zealand:
location: located in Oceania
culture: multi-culture
creatures: kangaroo, kiwi
foods: mutton, lobster, wine
Cape Town:
location: located in South Africa
culture: Rainbow Nation
creatures: tree frog, penguin, Dorper
foods: crocodile meat, Ostrich meat
Activity 2.
The Eiffel Tower （French: La Tour Eiffel）is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. It was named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair, it has become both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world.
Exploration & Construction
Activity 3.
Blog1：Preparing to travel
Blog2：First impressions
Blog3：Aborigines and the didgeridoo
Blog4：Reflections on multiculturalism
Activity 4
Attractions: the Sydney Opera House, the Great Ocean Road
Animals: koalas and kangaroos
Cuisine: open-air barbecue, the Sunday roast, bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops cafes, bean curds, Chinese-inspired dim sim…
Native people: the Aborigines
Instrument: didgeridoo
Culture：multiculture (Western culture, Asian cultures, minority cultures, new cultures…
Activity 5
1. A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. The influence of Asian cultures, on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.
2. It celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them, because to survive in the vast land, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature.
3. Her first impressions of Australia have been all about food, because her friend shared many different but yummy meals with her. Her biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation. She feels this perhaps because of the many different kinds of people she met.
Activity 6
1. Dave Edmon- 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. the Bay of Islands: 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: hot springs, geysers, bubbling mud, and sulphuric pools make that area one of the most amazing places.
the New Zealand experience: a kiwi bird, a flock of sheep, manuka honey, the haka, bungee jumping；experience its culture.
Activity 7
Tourist sites: The Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, because these are iconic places that tell a lot about the Chinese culture.
Food and drinks: Jiaozi, because it is the most representative food for many Chinese people, especially in the north. Tea, as an old Chinese saying goes，"Firewood, rice, cooking oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and tea are the seven necessities to begin a day.“
Ethnic minority groups: The Miao people love singing their life aloud；the Dong people live with their traditional wind and rain bridges that give people shelter when it rains. I really enjoyed staying among them and learning about their culture.
Musical instruments: The pipa is one of the most popular Chinese instruments with over two thousand years of history. It can make very beautiful music and it has enlightenment on similar instruments in Japan and Korea.
Clothes: The gipao, because it is such a beautiful dress, and so representative of the Chinese culture as a whole.
【Reflection】
1.learning 2.of 3.guided 4.to learn 5.who 6.called 7.was convinced 8.biggest 9.cultures 10.the
Application & Transfer
Activity 8
foods：goose liver, Escargot, Baguette…
culture：appreciate monet's paintings and Debussy’s music…
festivals：Easter Sunday, All Saints' Day, Christmas Day
buildings：Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame de Paris, triumphal arch
Celebrities：Monet, Rousseau, Descartes, Gauguin…
Scenic views：Seine, Alps, Provence…
Activity 9
1. （1）Huangpu River, Wai Tan, the Peace Hotel, The Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden
（2）Anyone that want to go can experience there.
（3）Huangpu River, Wai Tan, the Peace Hotel
2. Introductions: Date of establishment & historical role
Body: The reason why dujiangyan was built; the benefits of Dujiangyan
Ending：significance of Dujiangyan
Activity 10
Originally constructed around the 1850s, for many decades the Bund（Wai Tan）in Shanghai was the financial heart of Asia. It was here that ships from all over the world docked along the Huangpu River to load up goods from China. Though Shanghai had an old walled city just south of the Bund, in many ways the Bund seemed more Western than Chinese. The street running along the Bund is a world expo of architecture. Some of these buildings were designed by the premier architects of their era. Even today, several of these buildings-the Custom's House and the Peace Hotel-dominate the waterfront and serve as symbols of old Shanghai. Across the Huangpu River from the old Bund is the new Bund in Pudong, with its modernistic skyline that includes the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Jinmao Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Centre, and Shanghai Tower, all of which declare that Shanghai is once again one of the world's leading financial centres.
Reconstruction & Extension
Activity 12: Group article reading
Activity13：
Unit 2 Iconic Attractions单元过关
I.用下列单词或短语的适当形式填空
a flock of 2.set up 3.a variety of 4.are home to 5.consist of 6.major in 7.on the other hand 8.make up 9.agree with 10.in contact with
II .根据所给单词及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式
peak 2.based 3.bored 4.Located 5.political
III. 短文填空
informally 2. introduction 3.but 4.To survive 5.which 6.found 7.amazing 8.has been 9.with 10.citizens
IV. 完成句子
wherever you go 2.what he was doing 3.what to do
V.七选五
1-5 FBEGD
VI.参考范文
Dear Jim,
I am glad to tell you something about pandas. The panda is an iconic animal in China, which has a black and white coat. It has a body shape typical of bears. Its favorite food is tender bamboo. It is known as the national treasure of China. It is one of the few mammals that have been surviving for millions of years on earth. However, it has become an endangered species. Nowadays, a nature reserve located in Sichuan Province has been set up, where pandas can enjoy their life happily. As pandas are well protected, the number of them is increasing every year. Best wishes to you!
Yours,
Li Hua