Unit2 Iconic Attractions Reading and Thinking 课件（共59张PPT，内镶嵌视频）人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册
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Reading and Thinking:
UNIT 2 ICONIC ATTRACTIONS
Experience the iconic features of Australia
Learning Objectives
Discuss and express your impressions of the iconic attractions in Australia.
Read and learn the native culture of Australia.
Discuss and talk about how different cultures influence Australia.
Look and answer
What does “Iconic Attractions ”mean？
“Iconic Attractions”refers to attractions which act as a sign or symbol of someplace.
That is Sydney Opera House.
It is an iconic attraction of Australia.
Discussion
Work in groups and answer the questions.
How much do you know about Australia
What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia
koala
kangaroo
sandy beach
desert
aboriginal culture
（土著文化）
2.If you want to record your experiences or what you learn, which way will you choose
Moment
twitter
diary
blog
traditional media
new media
or
Read the text (P14-15)
Welcome to Australia
dessert
The Great Barrier Beef
the capital city of Australia
it is the smallest continent but a very big country.
iconic attractions in the world
China
France
America
India
Egypt
Japan
the Great Wall
Eiffel Tower
the Pyramid
Mount Fuji
the Taj Mahal
the Statue of Liberty
Sydney Opera House
Australia
Experience the iconic features of Australia
Pre-reading
A blog with four entries
What type of text is it
______ The foundation of Australia ______ First impressions
______ Reflections on multiculturalism ______ Preparing to travel
______ Political divisions ______ Aborigines and the didgeridoo
Task1. Skim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra.
blog entry 1
blog entry 2
blog entry 3
blog entry 4
Activity1. Read for main ideas
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While reading
Skim the text and answer the questions.
What type of text is it
Find the main idea for each text and match them. Two are extra.
______ The foundation of Australia
______ Reflections on multiculturalism
______ Political divisions
_____ First impressions
_____ Preparing to travel
_____ Aborigines and the didgeridoo
Blog text.
1
2
3
4
Task2. Divide the blog entries into three parts.
Entry 1 Preparing to travel
Entry 2
First impressions
Entry 3
Aborigines and the didgeridoo
Entry 4
Reflections on multiculturalism
25 Sep
1 Oct
3 Oct
6 Oct
Before travelling
1-3 Oct
After travelling
Part 1（ ）
________________
While travelling
Part 2（ ）
_________________
Part 3（ ）
________________
While reading
2. Read the text again and take notes. Use your notes to make a summary of the blog entries.
Open-air BBQ
British: Sunday roast
Asian: Bean curd, Dim sim &Asian herbs
Multiculturalism
Preparation
Food
The natives & the features
Location & Landmarks
Unique animals
Real interests
The Aboriginals
Be close to nature
Special musical instrument
Western culture
Minority cultures
“There is nothing like Australia.”
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Conclusion
Para.4
Step 4: Read for details
Go through the text and finish the mind map.
Experience the iconic features of Australia
Preparing
to travel
First
impressions
Aborigines and
the didgeridoo
Reflections on
multiculturalism
Location:Located to the ____________of the equator
iconic sites:___________________ _____________________
animals:____________ ______________
Typical food: originally_________
Bean curd,Asian herbs,dim sim: influenced by _______________
The Aborigines:__________ to Australia, _________
population but _________ influence
The didgeridoo:Made from a _______ tree branch
no _________ holes
all about ______
Biggest impression: mix of _____________________
Multiculturalism:
main cultural influence--- ____________________; _______________________ also play a part;
________________contributed by immigrants
Sydney Opera House
the Great Ocean Road
koalas
kangaroos
south
British
Asian culture
food
native
small
visible
hollow
finger
peoples and cultures
Western culture
minority cultures
new cultures
Read for detailed information
Blog 1
Next week I’m travelling to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. I have already done some research on the country. Located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often informally referred to as “down under”. I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can’t wait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I’m more interested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture, food, and way of life.
The nickname “down under” comes from the fact that Australia is on the bottom of most maps and globes. The nickname is not considered lacking respect, and is often used by Australians.
do some research 做一些研究
over 在……期间
Read for detailed information
Blog 1
Next week I’m travelling to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. I have already done some research on the country. Located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often informally referred to as “down under”. I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can’t wait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I’m more interested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture, food, and way of life.
大洋路位于澳大利亚墨尔本西部，是为纪念参加第一次世界大战的士兵修建的，参与建设的人也包括许多参战老兵，共有3000余工人为此付出了艰辛的汗水。
can’t wait to do sth 迫不及待做某事
major in 主修
experience 体验
Read for detailed information
Blog 2
I’m here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world. 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.
Sunday roast is a meal in the UK, served on Sundays. Originally, it’s the meal served after church on Sunday.
typical Australian food 澳大利亚的特色美食
Read for detailed information
Blog 2
I’m here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world. 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.
butcher shops 肉店
【俚】指KFC、麦当劳等快餐连锁店
澳大利亚的“点心”小吃是在1942年出现的。当时，被称为“点心之父”的中澳商人陈荣享意识到，在19世纪的淘金热期间，许多来澳大利亚工作的中国老人都没有工作。陈荣享发现中式小吃，尤其是烧麦，在澳大利亚非常受欢迎。他想，如果自己大量生产烧麦，让这些同胞去售卖，这样不就解决了他们的生存问题吗？为了让产品更快打入本土市场，他把外国人很难念的“烧麦”换成了熟悉的“点心(dim sim)”。从此，点心成为澳大利亚人口耳相传的美味小吃。
premier food experiences 顶级的美食体验
Read for detailed information
Blog 2
How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures
I’m here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world. 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.
Read for detailed information
Blog 2
What are the writer’s first impressions of Australia Why
I’m here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world. 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.
Her first impressions of Australia have been all about food, because her friend shared many different but yummy meals with her.
Read for detailed information
Blog 3
My friend and I have arrived in Katherine, a town in Australia’s Northern Territory. We’re here to learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines, who are native to Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but its influence is still visible. For example, “Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is an Aboriginal word meaning “water breaking over rocks”.
To survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground, among which there is an amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.
a member of a race of people who were the original people living in a country
Read for detailed information
Blog 3
My friend and I have arrived in Katherine, a town in Australia’s Northern Territory. We’re here to learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines, who are native to Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but its influence is still visible. For example, “Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is an Aboriginal word meaning “water breaking over rocks”.
To survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground, among which there is an amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.
be in close contact with … 与……保持密切联系
be native to 源于……的；原产于
迪吉里杜管是澳大利亚土著部落的传统乐器，已有1500多年的历史，也是世界上最古老的乐器之一，由桉树制成，制造这种乐器的过程很有趣，土著人利用白蚁啃食树木的习惯，把小桉树的树干砍下来，插在白蚁洞穴上，如此一来，白蚁得到原料，土著人得到了心爱的乐器。
Read for detailed information
Blog 3
My friend and I have arrived in Katherine, a town in Australia’s Northern Territory. We’re here to learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines, who are native to Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but its influence is still visible. For example, “Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is an Aboriginal word meaning “water breaking over rocks”.
To survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground, among which there is an amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.
What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why
The didgeridoo is made from a tree branch which is hollow. To play the didgeridoo, you put your mouth on one end and blow while vibrating your lips. Unlike a horn, there are no finger holes. The didgeridoo player has to change the shape of his mouth in order to change pitch. A skilled player can play for a long time without stopping to breathe. He does this by continually breathing in through his nose while breathing out through his mouth and into the didgeridoo. I tried to learn how to play it, but after trying for hours, I was convinced that I could never make a musical sound with this instrument!
Read for detailed information
Blog 3
v. （使）振动，颤动，摆动
Let’s enjoy a short video about playing the didgeridoo.
be made from 由……制成
Read for detailed information
Blog 4
It’s almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. I’ve enjoyed my time here very much. After being here for a while, my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation. Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture, minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture, with many of the new cultural influences contributed by immigrants. It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.
the smaller part of a group
“Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture” 澳大利亚作为英国的殖民地,起初并不被重视。因为离亚洲太远,而且当时还是个不毛之地。为此,英国是将其视作“流放之地”。1788年1月，英国开始向澳大利亚流放罪犯，以解决监狱人满为患的问题，第一舰队由11艘船只组成，载着730多名罪犯在澳大利亚植物学湾（悉尼东南部）登陆。殖民开始了。随着殖民的开始，西方文化也随之流入这片土地。
Read for detailed information
Blog 4
It’s almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. I’ve enjoyed my time here very much. After being here for a while, my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation. Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture, minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture, with many of the new cultural influences contributed by immigrants. It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.
What is the writer’s biggest impression of Australia Why
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.
Personally speaking, what I like most about Australia is the people themselves. They have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life, and their friendliness and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went.
After experiencing Australia, I have to say that I agree with the tourism slogan: “There’s nothing like Australia.”
Read for detailed information
Blog 4
Why does the author like Australia people themselves best
According to the blog 4, fill the blanks.
fact
feelings
mix of people (__________ born overseas)
mix of __________ (Western + minority + immigrant)
50%
cultures
Like the _______ most
people
reasons
__________________
free & easy attitude to life
__________________
straightforward
friendliness, warmth
语法填空
I am going to visit my friend in Australia over the school holidays.Having already done some research on the country,I know Australia 1.__________ (locate) to the south of the equator.There are some iconic sites and unique animals, 2._____ what interests me most is meeting people there and experiencing 3.______ (they) culture, food, and way of life.
Since I arrived,I have tasted many 4.___________ (difference) kinds of food with my friend,so my first 5. _____________ (impress) of Australia have been all about food!In Katherine,a town in Australia’s Northern Territory,I have learned about the life and customs of the Aborigines,6._____are native to Australia and witnessed their influence on the country’s culture.
is located
but
their
different
impressions
who
After 7.________ (stay) here for some time,the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation leaves the 8.________ (deep) impression on me.Immigrants contributed a lot to the new cultural influences.
9.___________(personal) speaking,the straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life,and their friendliness and warmth are 10.______ I like most.
staying
deepest
Personally
what
Post-reading
Ⅲ
What iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Discussion
iconic Chinese attractions
Tourist sites
Food and drinks
Ethnic minority groups (少数民族)
Musical instruments
Clothes
…
The Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, because these are iconic places that tell a lot about the Chinese culture.
Tourist sites:
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.”
Food and drinks:
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.
Ethnic minority groups
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.
Musical instruments
The qipao, because it is such a beautiful dress, and so representative of the Chinese culture as a whole.
Clothes
After reading
Work in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Tourist sites
Food and drinks
Ethnic minority groups
Musical instruments
Clothes
After reading
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.”
Food and drinks
The Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, because these are iconic places that tell a lot about the Chinese culture.
Tourist sites
Work in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
After reading
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.
Musical instruments
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.
Ethnic minority group
Work in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Activity 7: Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Iconic sites:
the Great Wall——a symbol of China, one of the seven wonders in the world
the West Lake——one of the most beautiful lakes in China
jiuzhaigou(九寨沟), the Summer Palace(颐和园), the Forbidden City(故宫) ...
Iconic food:
jiaozi——traditional food of China, delicious
Beijing roast duck——a famous dish, delicious
spring roll(春卷), mapo tofu(麻婆豆腐) ...
Iconic animal:
panda——national treasure of China, very cute
Iconic musical instrument:
Guzheng/Pipa/Erhu——traditional musical instrument of China,
beautiful sound
Iconic clothing: Qipao, Hanfu
...
You can use the following sentences to help you:
Hello, everyone! now I want to introduce some iconic attractions of China to you.
First of all, I want to introduce..., because ...
… is also a good choice, for it …
As a food lover, you must have a taste of …
If you like animal, don’t miss ...
If you are fond of musical instrument, you can try ...
As for the iconic clothing, I think you will like...
There are many other iconic attractions in China!
Welcome to China! I’m sure you will like them.
Hello, everyone! now I want to introduce some iconic attractions of China to you. First of all, I want to introduce the Great Wall, because it’s a symbol of China and one of the seven wonders in the world. The West Lake is also a good choice, for it is one of the most beautiful lakes in China.As a food lover, you must have a taste of jiaozi, which is traditional food of China and it’s very delicious. If you like animal, don’t miss the panda, because it is the national treasure of China and it’s so cute. If you are fond of musical instrument, you can try Guzheng, which is a traditional musical instrument of China and has beautiful sound. As for the iconic clothing, I think you would like Qipao. It looks so beautiful. There are many other iconic attractions in China! Welcome to China! I’m sure you will like them.
Summary
Australia
culture
location
food
Aborigine
didgeridoo
a multicultural country
western culture
minority culture
new culture
Homework
Write a blog to introduce an iconic site
you have been to.
Language Points
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1 iconic attractions
2 on the other hand
3 visible influence
4 the spiritual world
5 a skilled player
6 without stopping to breathe
7 breathe in through one’s nose
8 make up the nation
9 minority cultures
另一方面
精神世界
显而易见的影响
Important phrases (P13 ~ P15)
标志性风物
娴熟的演奏者
不用停下来换气
用鼻子吸气
构成这个国家
少数族裔文化
Whatever makes an impression on the heart _______ (seem) lovely in the eye. (P13)
(1) 英译汉：
_________________________________________________________
(2) 语法填空：
Anything _____ makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye. Personally speaking, _______ I like most about Australia ____ the people themselves.
“___________ you say next will be recorded,” said the policeman.
seems
任何给心灵留下深刻印象的东西，在人们眼里似乎都是可爱的。
that
what
is
Whatever
Compare, find and practice
Important sentences (P13 ~ P15)
________ (Locate) to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often informally referred to _____ “down under”. (Para. 1)
Located
as
(1) 这个房子最吸引我的是，它地处市中心，交通便利。(locate)
(2) 任何一个被称为天才的人其实都付出了很多不为人知的努力。
What the apartment attracts me most is that, located in the centre of the city, it enjoys convenient transportation.
Whoever is referred to as a genius has, in fact, made great efforts unknown to others.
Compare, find and practice
Important sentences (P13 ~ P15)
Most of their _______ (music) instruments are really just sticks _______ (find) on the ground, among _______ there is an amazing instrument _______ (call) the didgeridoo. (Para. 5)
musical
found
which
called
(1) 以-cal结尾的形容词：____________________________________
____________________________________
以-cial结尾的形容词：______________________________________
以-tial结尾的形容词：_______________________________________
(2) They eventually arrived at ______ we call “Dead Sea”.
(3) Many lessons are now available online, from ______ students can choose for free.
(4) Behind him were other people to ______ he was trying to talk.
practical, economical, electrical, historical,
facial, beneficial, official, financial, artificial …
influential, potential, essential …
what
which
whom
medical, technical, classical …
Important sentences (P13 ~ P15)
Although the main cultural influence since 1788 __________ (be) Western culture, minority cultures have also played a part in _________ (shape) the unique Australian culture, with many of the new cultural influences _____________ (contribute) by immigrants. (Para. 7)
has been
shaping
contributed
(1) Chinese knots come in various sizes, shapes and materials.
(2) She was wearing a pin (别针) in the shape of a leaf.
(3) I know little about the shape of British politics today.
(4) Considering how old the car is, it is not in a bad shape.
(5) An idea began to take shape in his mind.
(6) Children’s characters are often shaped by parents.
(7) Shape the dough (生面团) into small balls.
n 形状
n 政治形态
n 情况
形成
v 决定；影响
v 使成形
shape与运用
n 形状
Important sentences (P13 ~ P15)
(语法填空并改错) ___ is said that now nearly half all Australian citizens were either born overseas _____ have parents who were born overseas. (Para. 7)
6. They have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude
______________ life, and their ____________ (friendly) and
________ (warm) made me feel at home ________ I went. (Para. 8)
It
or
︿
of
to / toward(s)
friendliness
warmth
wherever
Important sentences (P13 ~ P15)
Homework
Ⅴ
Write a short passage about an iconic attraction of China according to your discussions in class.
Finish the exercises on P16.
THANK YOU
Reading and Thinking:
UNIT 2 ICONIC ATTRACTIONS
Experience the iconic features of Australia
Learning Objectives
Discuss and express your impressions of the iconic attractions in Australia.
Read and learn the native culture of Australia.
Discuss and talk about how different cultures influence Australia.
Look and answer
What does “Iconic Attractions ”mean？
“Iconic Attractions”refers to attractions which act as a sign or symbol of someplace.
That is Sydney Opera House.
It is an iconic attraction of Australia.
Discussion
Work in groups and answer the questions.
How much do you know about Australia
What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia
koala
kangaroo
sandy beach
desert
aboriginal culture
（土著文化）
2.If you want to record your experiences or what you learn, which way will you choose
Moment
diary
blog
traditional media
new media
or
Read the text (P14-15)
Welcome to Australia
dessert
The Great Barrier Beef
the capital city of Australia
it is the smallest continent but a very big country.
iconic attractions in the world
China
France
America
India
Egypt
Japan
the Great Wall
Eiffel Tower
the Pyramid
Mount Fuji
the Taj Mahal
the Statue of Liberty
Sydney Opera House
Australia
Experience the iconic features of Australia
Pre-reading
A blog with four entries
What type of text is it
______ The foundation of Australia ______ First impressions
______ Reflections on multiculturalism ______ Preparing to travel
______ Political divisions ______ Aborigines and the didgeridoo
Task1. Skim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra.
blog entry 1
blog entry 2
blog entry 3
blog entry 4
Activity1. Read for main ideas
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Skim the text and answer the questions.
What type of text is it
Find the main idea for each text and match them. Two are extra.
______ The foundation of Australia
______ Reflections on multiculturalism
______ Political divisions
_____ First impressions
_____ Preparing to travel
_____ Aborigines and the didgeridoo
Blog text.
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3
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Task2. Divide the blog entries into three parts.
Entry 1 Preparing to travel
Entry 2
First impressions
Entry 3
Aborigines and the didgeridoo
Entry 4
Reflections on multiculturalism
25 Sep
1 Oct
3 Oct
6 Oct
Before travelling
1-3 Oct
After travelling
Part 1（ ）
________________
While travelling
Part 2（ ）
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Part 3（ ）
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2. Read the text again and take notes. Use your notes to make a summary of the blog entries.
Open-air BBQ
British: Sunday roast
Asian: Bean curd, Dim sim &Asian herbs
Multiculturalism
Preparation
Food
The natives & the features
Location & Landmarks
Unique animals
Real interests
The Aboriginals
Be close to nature
Special musical instrument
Western culture
Minority cultures
“There is nothing like Australia.”
Para.1
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Conclusion
Para.4
Step 4: Read for details
Go through the text and finish the mind map.
Experience the iconic features of Australia
Preparing
to travel
First
impressions
Aborigines and
the didgeridoo
Reflections on
multiculturalism
Location:Located to the ____________of the equator
iconic sites:___________________ _____________________
animals:____________ ______________
Typical food: originally_________
Bean curd,Asian herbs,dim sim: influenced by _______________
The Aborigines:__________ to Australia, _________
population but _________ influence
The didgeridoo:Made from a _______ tree branch
no _________ holes
all about ______
Biggest impression: mix of _____________________
Multiculturalism:
main cultural influence--- ____________________; _______________________ also play a part;
________________contributed by immigrants
Sydney Opera House
the Great Ocean Road
koalas
kangaroos
south
British
Asian culture
food
native
small
visible
hollow
finger
peoples and cultures
Western culture
minority cultures
new cultures
Read for detailed information
Blog 1
Next week I’m travelling to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. I have already done some research on the country. Located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often informally referred to as “down under”. I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can’t wait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I’m more interested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture, food, and way of life.
The nickname “down under” comes from the fact that Australia is on the bottom of most maps and globes. The nickname is not considered lacking respect, and is often used by Australians.
do some research 做一些研究
over 在……期间
Read for detailed information
Blog 1
Next week I’m travelling to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. I have already done some research on the country. Located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often informally referred to as “down under”. I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can’t wait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I’m more interested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture, food, and way of life.
大洋路位于澳大利亚墨尔本西部，是为纪念参加第一次世界大战的士兵修建的，参与建设的人也包括许多参战老兵，共有3000余工人为此付出了艰辛的汗水。
can’t wait to do sth 迫不及待做某事
major in 主修
experience 体验
Read for detailed information
Blog 2
I’m here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world. 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.
Sunday roast is a meal in the UK, served on Sundays. Originally, it’s the meal served after church on Sunday.
typical Australian food 澳大利亚的特色美食
Read for detailed information
Blog 2
I’m here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world. 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.
butcher shops 肉店
【俚】指KFC、麦当劳等快餐连锁店
澳大利亚的“点心”小吃是在1942年出现的。当时，被称为“点心之父”的中澳商人陈荣享意识到，在19世纪的淘金热期间，许多来澳大利亚工作的中国老人都没有工作。陈荣享发现中式小吃，尤其是烧麦，在澳大利亚非常受欢迎。他想，如果自己大量生产烧麦，让这些同胞去售卖，这样不就解决了他们的生存问题吗？为了让产品更快打入本土市场，他把外国人很难念的“烧麦”换成了熟悉的“点心(dim sim)”。从此，点心成为澳大利亚人口耳相传的美味小吃。
premier food experiences 顶级的美食体验
Read for detailed information
Blog 2
How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures
I’m here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world. 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.
Read for detailed information
Blog 2
What are the writer’s first impressions of Australia Why
I’m here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world. 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.
Her first impressions of Australia have been all about food, because her friend shared many different but yummy meals with her.
Read for detailed information
Blog 3
My friend and I have arrived in Katherine, a town in Australia’s Northern Territory. We’re here to learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines, who are native to Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but its influence is still visible. For example, “Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is an Aboriginal word meaning “water breaking over rocks”.
To survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground, among which there is an amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.
a member of a race of people who were the original people living in a country
Read for detailed information
Blog 3
My friend and I have arrived in Katherine, a town in Australia’s Northern Territory. We’re here to learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines, who are native to Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but its influence is still visible. For example, “Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is an Aboriginal word meaning “water breaking over rocks”.
To survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground, among which there is an amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.
be in close contact with … 与……保持密切联系
be native to 源于……的；原产于
迪吉里杜管是澳大利亚土著部落的传统乐器，已有1500多年的历史，也是世界上最古老的乐器之一，由桉树制成，制造这种乐器的过程很有趣，土著人利用白蚁啃食树木的习惯，把小桉树的树干砍下来，插在白蚁洞穴上，如此一来，白蚁得到原料，土著人得到了心爱的乐器。
Read for detailed information
Blog 3
My friend and I have arrived in Katherine, a town in Australia’s Northern Territory. We’re here to learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines, who are native to Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but its influence is still visible. For example, “Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is an Aboriginal word meaning “water breaking over rocks”.
To survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground, among which there is an amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.
What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why
The didgeridoo is made from a tree branch which is hollow. To play the didgeridoo, you put your mouth on one end and blow while vibrating your lips. Unlike a horn, there are no finger holes. The didgeridoo player has to change the shape of his mouth in order to change pitch. A skilled player can play for a long time without stopping to breathe. He does this by continually breathing in through his nose while breathing out through his mouth and into the didgeridoo. I tried to learn how to play it, but after trying for hours, I was convinced that I could never make a musical sound with this instrument!
Read for detailed information
Blog 3
v. （使）振动，颤动，摆动
Let’s enjoy a short video about playing the didgeridoo.
be made from 由……制成
Read for detailed information
Blog 4
It’s almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. I’ve enjoyed my time here very much. After being here for a while, my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation. Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture, minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture, with many of the new cultural influences contributed by immigrants. It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.
the smaller part of a group
“Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture” 澳大利亚作为英国的殖民地,起初并不被重视。因为离亚洲太远,而且当时还是个不毛之地。为此,英国是将其视作“流放之地”。1788年1月，英国开始向澳大利亚流放罪犯，以解决监狱人满为患的问题，第一舰队由11艘船只组成，载着730多名罪犯在澳大利亚植物学湾（悉尼东南部）登陆。殖民开始了。随着殖民的开始，西方文化也随之流入这片土地。
Read for detailed information
Blog 4
It’s almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. I’ve enjoyed my time here very much. After being here for a while, my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation. Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture, minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture, with many of the new cultural influences contributed by immigrants. It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.
What is the writer’s biggest impression of Australia Why
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.
Personally speaking, what I like most about Australia is the people themselves. They have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life, and their friendliness and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went.
After experiencing Australia, I have to say that I agree with the tourism slogan: “There’s nothing like Australia.”
Read for detailed information
Blog 4
Why does the author like Australia people themselves best
According to the blog 4, fill the blanks.
fact
feelings
mix of people (__________ born overseas)
mix of __________ (Western + minority + immigrant)
50%
cultures
Like the _______ most
people
reasons
__________________
free & easy attitude to life
__________________
straightforward
friendliness, warmth
语法填空
I am going to visit my friend in Australia over the school holidays.Having already done some research on the country,I know Australia 1.__________ (locate) to the south of the equator.There are some iconic sites and unique animals, 2._____ what interests me most is meeting people there and experiencing 3.______ (they) culture, food, and way of life.
Since I arrived,I have tasted many 4.___________ (difference) kinds of food with my friend,so my first 5. _____________ (impress) of Australia have been all about food!In Katherine,a town in Australia’s Northern Territory,I have learned about the life and customs of the Aborigines,6._____are native to Australia and witnessed their influence on the country’s culture.
is located
but
their
different
impressions
who
After 7.________ (stay) here for some time,the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation leaves the 8.________ (deep) impression on me.Immigrants contributed a lot to the new cultural influences.
9.___________(personal) speaking,the straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life,and their friendliness and warmth are 10.______ I like most.
staying
deepest
Personally
what
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What iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Discussion
iconic Chinese attractions
Tourist sites
Food and drinks
Ethnic minority groups (少数民族)
Musical instruments
Clothes
…
The Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, because these are iconic places that tell a lot about the Chinese culture.
Tourist sites:
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.”
Food and drinks:
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.
Ethnic minority groups
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.
Musical instruments
The qipao, because it is such a beautiful dress, and so representative of the Chinese culture as a whole.
Clothes
After reading
Work in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Tourist sites
Food and drinks
Ethnic minority groups
Musical instruments
Clothes
After reading
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.”
Food and drinks
The Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, because these are iconic places that tell a lot about the Chinese culture.
Tourist sites
Work in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
After reading
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.
Musical instruments
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.
Ethnic minority group
Work in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Activity 7: Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Iconic sites:
the Great Wall——a symbol of China, one of the seven wonders in the world
the West Lake——one of the most beautiful lakes in China
jiuzhaigou(九寨沟), the Summer Palace(颐和园), the Forbidden City(故宫) ...
Iconic food:
jiaozi——traditional food of China, delicious
Beijing roast duck——a famous dish, delicious
spring roll(春卷), mapo tofu(麻婆豆腐) ...
Iconic animal:
panda——national treasure of China, very cute
Iconic musical instrument:
Guzheng/Pipa/Erhu——traditional musical instrument of China,
beautiful sound
Iconic clothing: Qipao, Hanfu
...
You can use the following sentences to help you:
Hello, everyone! now I want to introduce some iconic attractions of China to you.
First of all, I want to introduce..., because ...
… is also a good choice, for it …
As a food lover, you must have a taste of …
If you like animal, don’t miss ...
If you are fond of musical instrument, you can try ...
As for the iconic clothing, I think you will like...
There are many other iconic attractions in China!
Welcome to China! I’m sure you will like them.
Hello, everyone! now I want to introduce some iconic attractions of China to you. First of all, I want to introduce the Great Wall, because it’s a symbol of China and one of the seven wonders in the world. The West Lake is also a good choice, for it is one of the most beautiful lakes in China.As a food lover, you must have a taste of jiaozi, which is traditional food of China and it’s very delicious. If you like animal, don’t miss the panda, because it is the national treasure of China and it’s so cute. If you are fond of musical instrument, you can try Guzheng, which is a traditional musical instrument of China and has beautiful sound. As for the iconic clothing, I think you would like Qipao. It looks so beautiful. There are many other iconic attractions in China! Welcome to China! I’m sure you will like them.
Summary
Australia
culture
location
food
Aborigine
didgeridoo
a multicultural country
western culture
minority culture
new culture
Homework
Write a blog to introduce an iconic site
you have been to.
Language Points
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1 iconic attractions
2 on the other hand
3 visible influence
4 the spiritual world
5 a skilled player
6 without stopping to breathe
7 breathe in through one’s nose
8 make up the nation
9 minority cultures
另一方面
精神世界
显而易见的影响
Important phrases (P13 ~ P15)
标志性风物
娴熟的演奏者
不用停下来换气
用鼻子吸气
构成这个国家
少数族裔文化
Whatever makes an impression on the heart _______ (seem) lovely in the eye. (P13)
(1) 英译汉：
_________________________________________________________
(2) 语法填空：
Anything _____ makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye. Personally speaking, _______ I like most about Australia ____ the people themselves.
“___________ you say next will be recorded,” said the policeman.
seems
任何给心灵留下深刻印象的东西，在人们眼里似乎都是可爱的。
that
what
is
Whatever
Compare, find and practice
Important sentences (P13 ~ P15)
________ (Locate) to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often informally referred to _____ “down under”. (Para. 1)
Located
as
(1) 这个房子最吸引我的是，它地处市中心，交通便利。(locate)
(2) 任何一个被称为天才的人其实都付出了很多不为人知的努力。
What the apartment attracts me most is that, located in the centre of the city, it enjoys convenient transportation.
Whoever is referred to as a genius has, in fact, made great efforts unknown to others.
Compare, find and practice
Important sentences (P13 ~ P15)
Most of their _______ (music) instruments are really just sticks _______ (find) on the ground, among _______ there is an amazing instrument _______ (call) the didgeridoo. (Para. 5)
musical
found
which
called
(1) 以-cal结尾的形容词：____________________________________
____________________________________
以-cial结尾的形容词：______________________________________
以-tial结尾的形容词：_______________________________________
(2) They eventually arrived at ______ we call “Dead Sea”.
(3) Many lessons are now available online, from ______ students can choose for free.
(4) Behind him were other people to ______ he was trying to talk.
practical, economical, electrical, historical,
facial, beneficial, official, financial, artificial …
influential, potential, essential …
what
which
whom
medical, technical, classical …
Important sentences (P13 ~ P15)
Although the main cultural influence since 1788 __________ (be) Western culture, minority cultures have also played a part in _________ (shape) the unique Australian culture, with many of the new cultural influences _____________ (contribute) by immigrants. (Para. 7)
has been
shaping
contributed
(1) Chinese knots come in various sizes, shapes and materials.
(2) She was wearing a pin (别针) in the shape of a leaf.
(3) I know little about the shape of British politics today.
(4) Considering how old the car is, it is not in a bad shape.
(5) An idea began to take shape in his mind.
(6) Children’s characters are often shaped by parents.
(7) Shape the dough (生面团) into small balls.
n 形状
n 政治形态
n 情况
形成
v 决定；影响
v 使成形
shape与运用
n 形状
Important sentences (P13 ~ P15)
(语法填空并改错) ___ is said that now nearly half all Australian citizens were either born overseas _____ have parents who were born overseas. (Para. 7)
6. They have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude
______________ life, and their ____________ (friendly) and
________ (warm) made me feel at home ________ I went. (Para. 8)
It
or
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of
to / toward(s)
friendliness
warmth
wherever
Important sentences (P13 ~ P15)
Homework
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Write a short passage about an iconic attraction of China according to your discussions in class.
Finish the exercises on P16.
THANK YOU