选修8 Unit1 A land of diversity reading课件（共21张PPT）

课件21张PPT。 Unit 1
A land of diversity
一个多元文化的国土963712548AtlanticPacificCanadaMexicoRocky MountainsMississippiWashingtonDCCalifornia10 Los Angeles SuperiorMichiganHuronErieOntarioNew YorkBostonPhiladelphiaSan FranciscoMexico GulfHow much do you know about

California ???Let's have a quiz!1. California is the _______ largest state in the USA.
A.third B. Second C.fourth D. fifth
2. California, a state in the western USA, borders ________.
A. the Pacific Ocean B.the Indian Ocean
C. the Atlantic Ocean D.the Arctic Ocean
3. _____ is California’s largest and the nation’s second largest city.
A. Sacramento B. Los Angeles
C. San Diego D. San FranciscoAAB4. California’s official nickname is the _______ ? A. Sunflower State C. Land of opportunity B. Golden State D. Evergreen State
5. ___has the largest population in the USA. A. California C. Alaska B. Washington D. Texas
6. California entered the Union on September 9, 1850, as the ______state. A. thirtieth C. thirty-eighth B. thirty-second D. thirty-first BADCalifornia—— READING Divide the passage into three parts according to the main idea of each part.
Part1 ( ) Brief introduction to California.
Part2 ( ) When and why people from different countries moved to California.
Part3 ( ) The future of California.
para1para2-para9 para10ReadingFirst settlers crossed the Bering Strait
from Asia. These people are now
known as Native AmericanSpanish soldiers arrived in
South American
Became part of Mexico The US declared war on MexicoGold was discovered in California California became the 31st state of
the US.
Task1 ScanningWrite the period in which these people first came to California in large numbersSpanish
Russians
Africans
Chinese
Italians
Danish
Jewish
Japanese
Koreans
Early 16th century
Early 1800s
1800s
Late 1840s
Late 19th century
1911
1920s
Beginning of the 20th century
From about the 1970sCambodians
Vietnamese
Pakistanis
From about the 1970s
In more recent decades
From about the 1970sTask2 Fast reading True or False questions
1.California is the largest state in the USA and has the largest population.
2.The native Americans are treated well after the arrival of Europeans.
3.Of the first Spanish to go to California, the majority were religious men.
4.Duing Gold Rush Period, many achieved their dream of being rich.
5. In the late 19th century, Chinese immigrants arrived in California.
6.It is believed that before long the mix of nationalities will be so great that there will be no major racial or culture groups. FFTFFTThird largest Suffered greatlyFew 1848 and 1860sTask3 Intensive reading1. What are the changes of Native Americans’ life after the arrival of Europeans?
2. Why did Mexico have to give California to the United States ?
3. Which event brought even large members of Chinese immigrants to California?
4. Between 1942 and 1945, why did so many African people go to California?
What are the changes of Native Americans’ life after the arrival of Europeans?
2. Why did Mexico have to give California to the United States ?
The native people suffered greatly and many were killed or forced into slavery. In addition, many died from the diseases brought by Europeans.In 1846, the United States declared war on Mexico. After it lost the war , Mexico had to give California to the United Stated.3. Which event brought even large members of Chinese immigrants to California?
4. Between 1942 and 1945, why did so many African people go to California?
It was the building of the railway from the west to the east coast that brought even large numbers of Chinese immigrants to California.Between 1942 and 1945, even more people came to California to work in the ship and aircraft industries.1. Why is California in the 21st century such a multicultural community? Explain in your own words. Write three or four sentences.melting potnationalities ,customs, culture, food …Post Reading The state of California is a multicultural community because European, African and Asian people have been immigrating to the state for the last 200 years. Before their arrival, Native American people had lived there for thousands of years. People from all over the world are still coming to settle in California because of its good climate and the lifestyle it offers.SUMMING UPFill in the blanks below accordingly. California has the distinction of being the most _____________state in the USA, which, at various times, has attracted people from nearly every country in the world.
Among the first settlers, Native Americans are believed by scientists to have crossed the Bering Strait in the Arctic to America ______________ a land bridge which existed in prehistoric times. And today there are more Native Americans living in California than that in any other states.
multiculturalby means of Over 40% of Californians speak _________ as a first or second language because California was ruled by Spain in the 18th century till 1821 when the people of Mexico gained their independence from Spain.
The Russian settlers in the early 1800s were hunters, and now some 25,000 ___________________ are living in and around San Francisco.
Most of the people attracted from all over the world to California remained to _______________ for themselves after the 1848 Gold Rush, making it a multicultural society in 1850.
SpanishRussian-Americansmake a life Chinese immigration to the state began during the Gold Rush Period and ____________ when the railway from the west to the east coast was being built.
In fact, before long California will become a _________ of many races and cultures.
increasedmixtureHomeworkRead the passage again.
New words revision.
Finish the exercises on P4.
Thank you for attention!Bye bye!